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C. C. King

@caitrincking.bsky.social

Have you guys read Story Genius by Lisa Cron? It really changed the way I approached #fiction writing -- in a good way! I thought I'd share some takeaways... lmk what you think!
#amwritingfiction #writinglessons #writinghelp #novelwriting

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Craft Book Lessons: Story Genius by Lisa Cron—Improve Your Fiction Writing!

In this month's craft book lessons post, I'm sharing craft book fiction writing lessons from Lisa Cron’s Story Genius, with insights on emotion, misbelief, scene cards, and keeping a draft on track.

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November 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM

C. C. King

@caitrincking.bsky.social

Learned SO MUCH from this novel... had to share!
#writinglessons #writingtips #learnfromfiction #amwriting #amreading

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Book Review of All the Little Raindrops by Mia Sheridan: Fiction Writing Lessons in Suspense and Trauma

Book review for writers: What Mia Sheridan’s All the Little Raindrops reveals about suspense writing, from atmosphere and trauma to emotional stakes.

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November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM

C. C. King

@caitrincking.bsky.social

I finally finished my first novel draft (!!) ... and honestly, I learned a lot the hard way. 😅 Turns out, word counts weren’t the magic key. Here’s what I figured out:
#AmWritingFiction #writinglessons #writingtipsforauthors #fictionwritersofbluesky
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Writing a Novel: Lessons from Accountability, Word Counts, and Finishing My First Draft

What I learned about writing a novel from joining an accountability group: daily word counts, finishing my first draft, and finding my own process.

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October 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM

Dee M. Sawyer

@deemflawed.bsky.social

No one likes to admit they made a mistake. I was almost too embarrassed to write about it, but some lessons are worth sharing.

📝 Read about my multiple account mishap: medium.com/new-writers-...

#writinglife #mediumstory #indiewriter #writinglessons #mediumwriter #learningfrommistakes #medium

July 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM

MM Wofford

@alive-and-reading.bsky.social

I'm very excited to be attending the Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writer's Masterclass at UC San Diego tomorrow. The keynote speaker is Analee Newitz whose book "The Terraformers" has been on my to-read list for some time. #writinglessons #learningfromthepros

July 22, 2025 at 3:20 AM

Joseph Brindley

@josephbrindley.bsky.social

It took longer than I expected to start writing in a voice that felt like mine. I’m still learning how to follow it without sanding down what made it worth writing to begin with.

#creativeprocess #writinglessons

May 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM

Jon Green Books

@jonmgreenbooks.bsky.social

All Systems Red
The Murderbot Diaries - Book 1
By Martha Wells
(Reread)

Read this book if:
You want a quick, fun SciFi story about a killer cyborg with an anxiety disorder

#bookreview #booksky #writinglessons #review #books #writersofbluesky

March 27, 2025 at 10:33 AM

Sean Bates

@seanjbates.bsky.social

My favorite #writinglessons is coming up...proofreading out loud!

The brain and the mind catch different things: typos, repetition, weird fragmented sentences that are artifacts of old drafts. Listening to your #writing can feel like being boiled alive...but every student finds something to change.

February 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM

silashouse.bsky.social

@silashouse.bsky.social

The new episode of #WritingLessons features @kathdriskell.bsky.social. Available on all podcast platforms.

January 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM

silashouse.bsky.social

@silashouse.bsky.social

The new episode, featuring me in conversation with Frank X Walker, is available on all podcast platforms.

#WritingLessons #KyPoetLaureate
#TeamKentucky

November 30, 2024 at 1:50 PM

genevivechamblee.bsky.social

@genevivechamblee.bsky.social

🖤🍸💙⚜💖🔥💚🍷New post uploaded today to Creole Bayou blog

What It's Like to Be a Writer

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#WritingCommunity #writersoftwitter #bookish #rwa #writinglessons #romancewritersofamerica #writingexperience #demonrodeo

June 26, 2024 at 8:11 PM

genevivechamblee.bsky.social

@genevivechamblee.bsky.social

🖤🍸💙⚜💖🔥💚🍷New post uploaded today to Creole Bayou blog

Lessons Learned in the Writing World: 1

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#WritingCommunity #bookish #rwa #writinglessons #romancewritersofamerica #writingexperience #demonrodeo