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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 22h

Today’s writing view. :)

Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 23h

So much of my life, my day, my thoughts, my angst, has been about what other people think of me. What I say, how I look, the way I move through this world.

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No One's Thinking About You

This meme by Sahil Bloom, this phrase, really did something to me.

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 4d

So when I started writing, whenever another writer messaged me I got so excited & would respond right away. But in the last few years I’ve gotten burned so many times w/bots or inappropriate messages that I’ve become suspicious of everything. It kinda sucks.

Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 5d

My reading spot for the next couple hours. Decided on The Bell Jar. I’ve been meaning to read it for years and just never got to it. Today is it. 🩵

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 10d

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 13d

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What happened on solo writing trip...

Hi beautiful people,

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 14d

Is it hard being on social media? Yes. Do I sometimes compare w/others & it makes me feel awful? Also yes. But is it also a place where I have a community I love w/writers that understand the beautiful complicated lonely thing it is to do this craft? A giant yes. ❤

Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 14d

It's six months to when my MG novel, THE BLUE DRESS, comes out. Some fun plans ahead!!! 😄📚

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#middlegradebooks #bodyimagepositivity #immigrantstories #ownvoices #iwritemiddlegrade #middlegradereaders

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 16d

I'm fully in love with this. Been a fan of his since A Called Ove, came out in 2012. My boys have read his books too & loved them. I'm so happy he's get this recognition. He so deserves it.

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Fredrik Backman Turned Down Meeting Jerry Seinfeld, Talks My Friends Emotional Dedication (Extended)

YouTube video by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 16d

Day one of solo writing retreat. Edited an essay I started 4 yrs ago & sent it off to a great outlet I read every day. I should've had someone else read it first (I definitely recommend doing that w/your pieces) but in my defense I did read it out loud 8 times!!!! Keeping my fingers crossed. :)

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 17d

I’m at a solo writing retreat. I’m at a place so isolated, I can’t see another human. If you’d told me in my 20s I’d do this I would’ve said you’re nuts, I need people, but in my 50s, it feels almost necessary in order to hear my stories. So even though I’m nervous I’ll be lonely, going to try it! ❤️

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 22d

I feel this enormous pressure to produce every day. Is it American thing or do other countries have the same pressure? I know in my gut it’s not healthy or necessary, but can’t shake the feeling if I let myself slow down, I’ll fall behind. It’s something I really struggle w/& want to work on.

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 22d

Meeting amazing writers & seeing friends that inspire the hell out of me!!!! Check out updates on what I've been up to, and info on some great writers & their books in my Substack.

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Gilbert, Affleck, Me & A Bunch of Amazing Writers...

Hi dear friends,

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 22d

Sure, it’s a lot of me, but I also share about some amazing writers I’ve met recently & also writer friends that inspire the hell out of me!!!! Check them out & their books in my Substack! :)

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Gilbert, Affleck, Me & A Bunch of Amazing Writers...

Hi dear friends,

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Brevity / Dinty W. Moore @dintywmoore.bsky.social · 23d

"Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." ~ Kurt Vonnegut

[Artwork: "Tralfamadorian," By Kurt Vonnegut]

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 25d

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 26d

Woke up to this!!!! I've been reading Dinty W Moore's writer quotes for five years and to be one of them is such a thrill & honor. Dinty, you made my day. Thank you. ❤️

#writingcommunity #writinglife

Brevity / Dinty W. Moore @dintywmoore.bsky.social · 27d

"...the rawest parts of ourselves are never tidy. They can make us uncomfortable. But that’s okay. That’s the point of putting truth on the page." ~ @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you so much, Roz! ❤️

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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 27d

On telling the hardest truths in our writing - and why it's worthwhile. @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social at @dintywmoore.bsky.social brevity.wordpress.com/2025/09/11/g... #writingcommunity #writinglife #authorlife #memoir #skywriters

What Elizabeth Gilbert Gets Right About Telling the Hardest Truths

By Rebecca Morrison I met Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of the blockbuster Eat, Pray, Love, at a book event in DC last year. It wasn’t one of those quick “hello, sign my book” interactions. I arriv…

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Brevity / Dinty W. Moore @dintywmoore.bsky.social · 27d

"...the rawest parts of ourselves are never tidy. They can make us uncomfortable. But that’s okay. That’s the point of putting truth on the page." ~ @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 27d

Promoting your stuff on social media when the world is a dumpster fire.

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 27d

"The rawest parts of ourselves are never tidy. They can make us uncomfortable. But that’s okay. That’s the point of putting truth on the page."

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What Elizabeth Gilbert Gets Right About Telling the Hardest Truths

By Rebecca Morrison I met Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of the blockbuster Eat, Pray, Love, at a book event in DC last year. It wasn’t one of those quick “hello, sign my book” interactions. I arriv…

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Rebecca Morrison @rebeccamorrison.bsky.social · 27d

I'm excited & nervous to share my piece about meeting Elizabeth Gilbert, the controversy about her book & why writing these stories are important, what they cost writers & what they give back to readers.

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What Elizabeth Gilbert Gets Right About Telling the Hardest Truths

By Rebecca Morrison I met Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of the blockbuster Eat, Pray, Love, at a book event in DC last year. It wasn’t one of those quick “hello, sign my book” interactions. I arriv…

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