“The good writer seems to be writing about himself, but has his eye always on that thread of the universe, which runs through himself and all things.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson #writing #quotes #authors #writers #writingcommunity

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I was all of a sudden inspired this morning and I just wrote this in one go, should I rewrite and expand it to a full short story?

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God is a writer just like us, the epic task of crafting such a beautiful world with such interesting people and such majestic nature, God is a writer, God is a worldbuilder, God is the true author, creating all of us to exist as such glorious examples of the wonders of creation.

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I'm hoping to finish the second editing round this week or the next so I can finally write the next draft.

What about you? What are you up to?

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Rule breakers disrupt convention, it's how the #fantasy genre has developed into its current golden age. Sub-genres abound and its down to visionary #authors to break new ground.
My interview with @dbrook.bsky.social explores how its done.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJdP...
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Ruminations Part 4 – I can’t talk to women anymore #togetherwerise #authors #readers

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I recently saw a post criticizing #authors who make political posts, stating we shouldn't take a public stance on politics. I have a separate acct for political posts, but when it comes to eroding the first amendment, book banning, copyright erosions, & AI, it affects all #writers.
#vote

Fellow contributing #authors of 'Print and Tourism' (Peter Lang), have you joined ALCS? They get you REAL PAYMENTS when your work is copied or used. Contact ALCS urgently! @alcs.co.uk
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If you're starting out as a #writer, this week's WRITERS BLOCK will interest you - 'Things I Wish I'd Known When I Started Writing'.
Advice from #authors who realises hindsight is 20/20!
Helpful tips, advice worth heeding.
www.philparkerauthor.co.uk/writers-block/
#writingcommunity #writerslife

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October Happenings:
- Manuscript assessment
- Copyediting annual report and learning materials
- Finalizing 12 Days of Revision course
- In Their Words interview
- Watching NCAA basketball and volleyball
- Wedding anniversary 🎉

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Authors born on October 7:

James Whitcomb Riley (1849)
Alice Dalgliesh (1893)
Helen MacInnes (1907)
Thomas Keneally (1935)
Clive James (1939)
Anita Shreve (1946)
Steven Erikson (1959)
Sherman Alexie (1966)
Drew Magary (1976)

www.listobsession.com/author-birth...

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Authors and Gamemasters, today's world building question!

Describe the military in your world; command structures, capabilities, historical impact, common uses, etc. What is the general attitude toward the military?

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Writers and TTRPG Players, today's character question!

If your character could remove one color from the world what would it be and why?

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