625 New Cosy Crime Novels for Autumn! (My latest books cartoon for @theguardian.com)
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I love books. I always carry two with me - one to write in and one to read.
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@writers-write.bsky.socialReposted by @amandaonwriting.bsky.socialIt makes sense for writers to create a character the same way an actor prepares for a role. Learn how to use method writing to create believable characters, explore their emotions, and bring your fictional world to life. 👀 By @amandaonwriting.bsky.social #writingsky
@amandaonwriting.bsky.socialQuotable - Elmore Leonard, born on 11 October 1925 and died on 20 August 2013. Read more here: tinyurl.com/5y6ycmn9
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@amandaonwriting.bsky.socialQuotable - Harold Pinter, born on 10 October 1930 and died on 24 December 2008. Read more here: tinyurl.com/y5embwaa
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@writers-write.bsky.socialReposted by @amandaonwriting.bsky.socialBanned Books Week – The 11 Most Challenged Titles Of 2025 | Celebrate Banned Books Week and discover which books faced attempts to restrict access, and why. 📚 #books #booksky #bannedbooksweek #reading
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@writers-write.bsky.socialReposted by @amandaonwriting.bsky.social12 Steps To Self-Editing A Manuscript: A Stress-Free Guide | ✍️ Ready to edit? Before you send your manuscript to an agent or editor, work through these 12 practical steps. This stress-free guide will help you tackle the editing process in a clear, manageable order. #writingsky #editing
@writers-write.bsky.socialReposted by @amandaonwriting.bsky.socialBorn on 9 October, filmmaker and novelist Guillermo del Toro is known for his dark fantasy, horror, and unforgettable monsters. Discover nine bits of writing advice from the Oscar-winning creator of Pan’s Labyrinth and The Shape of Water. 🎬 #writingsky #guillermodeltoro #screenwriting
@writers-write.bsky.socialReposted by @amandaonwriting.bsky.socialWelcome to the sixth post in our greatest fictional world builders series. This series is a reference and a resource for writers who are building their own worlds. Our sixth fictional world builder is Frank Herbert who was born on 8 October 1920 and died on 11 February 1986. #authorbirthday #dune
@amandaonwriting.bsky.socialQuotable - Jacqueline Carey, born on 9 October 1964. Read more here: tinyurl.com/y3eofwhv
@nobelprize.orgReposted by @amandaonwriting.bsky.socialBREAKING NEWS The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law.
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@amandaonwriting.bsky.socialQuotable - Anne Carson, winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. Read more about her here: tinyurl.com/yc3dny2c
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