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I’m writing a YA fantasy about a girl whose drawings open portals between worlds. It’s part dark-academia, part physics, part found family. I’m here to talk about writing, revision, querying, and the weird emotional landscape of making a book! #querying #q #YA #quantum #entanglement
Guys—I’m still here! I’m editing, bit by bit…but also working and parenting full time. I need more hours in the day! Or less #adhd? Please enjoy a candid photo that my four year old took of me in the midst of mom duties (taking two boys to swim class). #workingparent #amediting #yafantasy
June 10, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Guys—I’m still here! I’m editing, bit by bit…but also working and parenting full time. I need more hours in the day! Or less #adhd? Please enjoy a candid photo that my four year old took of me in the midst of mom duties (taking two boys to swim class). #workingparent #amediting #yafantasy
Going through some robust editing of my manuscript, and I had a revelation: I need to change the title—to one of my first ideas, which I initially dismissed. Anyone else have this happen?! #amediting #YAfantasy #writingcommunity
April 2, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Going through some robust editing of my manuscript, and I had a revelation: I need to change the title—to one of my first ideas, which I initially dismissed. Anyone else have this happen?! #amediting #YAfantasy #writingcommunity
My notebook at work is a mishmash of work-related stuff, but also story notes! #amediting #YAfantasy #architect #writingcommunity
March 26, 2026 at 12:12 PM
My notebook at work is a mishmash of work-related stuff, but also story notes! #amediting #YAfantasy #architect #writingcommunity
Presented at SCUP North Atlantic’s conference yesterday. Not a single soul in this room knows I write YA fantasy—they just know me as an architect and campus planner at Brown! #writingcommunity #amediting #YA #YAfantasy
March 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Presented at SCUP North Atlantic’s conference yesterday. Not a single soul in this room knows I write YA fantasy—they just know me as an architect and campus planner at Brown! #writingcommunity #amediting #YA #YAfantasy
My WriterSelf ™️ hearing my MomSelf©️ say, “Don’t worry, I’ll write after I put the kids to bed.”
#amediting #YA
#writingcommunity #momwhowrites
#amediting #YA
#writingcommunity #momwhowrites
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March 7, 2026 at 11:06 PM
My WriterSelf ™️ hearing my MomSelf©️ say, “Don’t worry, I’ll write after I put the kids to bed.”
#amediting #YA
#writingcommunity #momwhowrites
#amediting #YA
#writingcommunity #momwhowrites
Just me… sitting in my car after school drop-off, not quite ready to head into work. Still thinking about the idea I had last night—the one that showed up as I was falling asleep—to rework my opening chapters. #amediting #writingcommunity #YA #YAfantasy
March 2, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Just me… sitting in my car after school drop-off, not quite ready to head into work. Still thinking about the idea I had last night—the one that showed up as I was falling asleep—to rework my opening chapters. #amediting #writingcommunity #YA #YAfantasy
Guys I’m trying! Come follow me on insta! www.instagram.com/reel/DVSQPN7...
#writingcommunity #YA #amediting #authorreels #YAfantasy
#writingcommunity #YA #amediting #authorreels #YAfantasy
rachelhamptonauthor on Instagram: "Are there any words that make you cringe when you read them? Or roll your eyes? Or ones that have a worn handle that fits the shape…"
Are there any words that make you cringe when you read them? Or roll your eyes? Or ones that have a worn handle that fits the shape of your palm? Those sparkly gems that your beta readers note might be a bit overused? We all got ‘em! Though I’m still wondering why I have such an affection for ‘heave’…? And ‘hurry’? I’m guess it’s because I like my characters to live life with a bit of effort maybe?#YA #YAFantasy #bookstagram #writingcommunity #throughthepines
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February 28, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Guys I’m trying! Come follow me on insta! www.instagram.com/reel/DVSQPN7...
#writingcommunity #YA #amediting #authorreels #YAfantasy
#writingcommunity #YA #amediting #authorreels #YAfantasy
Man oh man, I really wish I could get some explanation on why I got some passes, and I can’t wait to start querying my second batch when I’m done editing (querying was pivotal to making me see that which I needed to fix)! #writingcommunity #writer #YA #YAfantasy #amediting
February 26, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Man oh man, I really wish I could get some explanation on why I got some passes, and I can’t wait to start querying my second batch when I’m done editing (querying was pivotal to making me see that which I needed to fix)! #writingcommunity #writer #YA #YAfantasy #amediting
I’d love to be writing by a fire instead of breaking up fights between my two children and shoveling out after over 36” of snow fell on RI… #authors #writingcommunity #YA #amediting #blizzardof2026
February 24, 2026 at 6:50 PM
I’d love to be writing by a fire instead of breaking up fights between my two children and shoveling out after over 36” of snow fell on RI… #authors #writingcommunity #YA #amediting #blizzardof2026
My first author reel?! I made this to demonstrate how packed a regular day is for me… that writing success might look like a few stolen minutes to type here and there. #writingcommunity #amediting
February 22, 2026 at 1:20 PM
My first author reel?! I made this to demonstrate how packed a regular day is for me… that writing success might look like a few stolen minutes to type here and there. #writingcommunity #amediting
Anyone else start to query then hit pause while you go back to editing?! #amediting #YA #writingcommunity
February 21, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Anyone else start to query then hit pause while you go back to editing?! #amediting #YA #writingcommunity
Wow. I’ve been on Instagram since 2011. My OG profile—set to private—shared select moments from my life (kids, food, hikes, paintings). Now I just started an author account and I can see why it’ll be tricky to build a following. Follow me? #WritingCommunity Follow: Instagram.com/rachelhamptona…
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February 16, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Wow. I’ve been on Instagram since 2011. My OG profile—set to private—shared select moments from my life (kids, food, hikes, paintings). Now I just started an author account and I can see why it’ll be tricky to build a following. Follow me? #WritingCommunity Follow: Instagram.com/rachelhamptona…
Anyone else start cooking up new book ideas when you’re in the editing trenches? Or that just me? #writingcommunity #amediting #YA #yafantasy
February 15, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Anyone else start cooking up new book ideas when you’re in the editing trenches? Or that just me? #writingcommunity #amediting #YA #yafantasy
When not sneaking in time to write, I like to run—it really bolsters my sanity (especially now)! Getting up early and pushing into the cold can be a real drag, but there is an upside (besides the run): I get to see the lovely sunrises over our little cove. #rhodeisland #writingcomminity #run
February 13, 2026 at 11:28 AM
When not sneaking in time to write, I like to run—it really bolsters my sanity (especially now)! Getting up early and pushing into the cold can be a real drag, but there is an upside (besides the run): I get to see the lovely sunrises over our little cove. #rhodeisland #writingcomminity #run
I posted in a Reddit forum, asking if folks had success with a paid query package review from a reputable editor/agent—particularly for YA, as it’s so saturated. One commenter replied that my concept—which includes portal fantasy—is DOA anyway so why bother. Yikes! Thoughts? #YA #writingcommunity
February 11, 2026 at 2:27 PM
I posted in a Reddit forum, asking if folks had success with a paid query package review from a reputable editor/agent—particularly for YA, as it’s so saturated. One commenter replied that my concept—which includes portal fantasy—is DOA anyway so why bother. Yikes! Thoughts? #YA #writingcommunity
My second grader and I, writing our respective stories by the fire on this chilly Sunday morning. #momswhowrite #writingcommunity #amediting #YA
February 8, 2026 at 2:26 PM
My second grader and I, writing our respective stories by the fire on this chilly Sunday morning. #momswhowrite #writingcommunity #amediting #YA
Best part about my two days away was gaining some concept clarity… what had to go, what needed to be pushed. I’m not sure I would have had the headspace to entertain these ideas if I hadn’t been in a different setting than normal! #writingcommunity #amediting #YA
February 8, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Best part about my two days away was gaining some concept clarity… what had to go, what needed to be pushed. I’m not sure I would have had the headspace to entertain these ideas if I hadn’t been in a different setting than normal! #writingcommunity #amediting #YA
Mom Writing Retreat Complete! Didn’t sleep as much as I hoped, but I made some good progress on my manuscript edits and rethinking my query. The backdrop was pretty incredible… reminds me why I set my book in northern New England. #amediting #writingcommunity #YA #artaspower #quantumtheory
February 6, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Mom Writing Retreat Complete! Didn’t sleep as much as I hoped, but I made some good progress on my manuscript edits and rethinking my query. The backdrop was pretty incredible… reminds me why I set my book in northern New England. #amediting #writingcommunity #YA #artaspower #quantumtheory
Tales from a Mom’s Self-Imposed Writing Retreat:
- Cut a chapter I’ve always adored but realized is superfluous to the plot! ✂️
- Realized I had two versions of a chapter in my Scrivener binder… hello instant 2k word count reduction! 🎉
- Had my first ever facial! 🧘
#writingcommunity #amediting #YA
- Cut a chapter I’ve always adored but realized is superfluous to the plot! ✂️
- Realized I had two versions of a chapter in my Scrivener binder… hello instant 2k word count reduction! 🎉
- Had my first ever facial! 🧘
#writingcommunity #amediting #YA
February 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Tales from a Mom’s Self-Imposed Writing Retreat:
- Cut a chapter I’ve always adored but realized is superfluous to the plot! ✂️
- Realized I had two versions of a chapter in my Scrivener binder… hello instant 2k word count reduction! 🎉
- Had my first ever facial! 🧘
#writingcommunity #amediting #YA
- Cut a chapter I’ve always adored but realized is superfluous to the plot! ✂️
- Realized I had two versions of a chapter in my Scrivener binder… hello instant 2k word count reduction! 🎉
- Had my first ever facial! 🧘
#writingcommunity #amediting #YA
My spouse gifted me two nights away so I can sleep and write! So here I am up north drinking wine by a fire and bashing out edits and a new query letter! #amediting #amquerying #writingcommmunity #momsgonewild
February 4, 2026 at 10:42 PM
My spouse gifted me two nights away so I can sleep and write! So here I am up north drinking wine by a fire and bashing out edits and a new query letter! #amediting #amquerying #writingcommmunity #momsgonewild
I’ve got newer comps (GALLANT x A DEADLY EDUCATION) — but how do I reference older books that capture the spirit of my story (TIMELINE x GOLDEN COMPASS x SONG OF THE LIONESS) in #querying #writingcommunity #amediting #amquerying #YA
February 3, 2026 at 12:51 PM
I’ve got newer comps (GALLANT x A DEADLY EDUCATION) — but how do I reference older books that capture the spirit of my story (TIMELINE x GOLDEN COMPASS x SONG OF THE LIONESS) in #querying #writingcommunity #amediting #amquerying #YA
I once went to a faculty / staff writer’s group at work, and I was the only non-faculty AND the only one working on a fiction piece (never mind young adult fantasy!). Everyone else was working on grants or journal articles! Oy. 😑 #writingcommunity #YA #HigherEd #amquerying
February 2, 2026 at 2:10 AM
I once went to a faculty / staff writer’s group at work, and I was the only non-faculty AND the only one working on a fiction piece (never mind young adult fantasy!). Everyone else was working on grants or journal articles! Oy. 😑 #writingcommunity #YA #HigherEd #amquerying
Art is a medium where it feels easier to demonstrate what you’re good at on this platform—compared to writing! I always thought if I published I’d like to try my hand at my own cover. #YA #writingcommunity #Q
February 1, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Art is a medium where it feels easier to demonstrate what you’re good at on this platform—compared to writing! I always thought if I published I’d like to try my hand at my own cover. #YA #writingcommunity #Q
👋 Hi, I’m Rach! I started studying journalism, but switched to architecture school back in the day! So I love to draw + write! I also am an avid runner, mom to two little boys, painter, architect, food fiend, wine witch, and campus planner at an Ivy League university. #gobruno #YA #writingcommunity
February 1, 2026 at 1:40 PM
👋 Hi, I’m Rach! I started studying journalism, but switched to architecture school back in the day! So I love to draw + write! I also am an avid runner, mom to two little boys, painter, architect, food fiend, wine witch, and campus planner at an Ivy League university. #gobruno #YA #writingcommunity
💯 fumbling through this as a newb:
THROUGH THE PINES
🎨 foster kid whose drawings open portals
🏫 island boarding school hiding secrets
💫 quantum physics equals magic
🏰 visions of a boy in another world
🌉 one girl connecting two universes
🍰 layered mystery
#Q #YA #F #writingcommunity #questpit
THROUGH THE PINES
🎨 foster kid whose drawings open portals
🏫 island boarding school hiding secrets
💫 quantum physics equals magic
🏰 visions of a boy in another world
🌉 one girl connecting two universes
🍰 layered mystery
#Q #YA #F #writingcommunity #questpit
February 1, 2026 at 1:37 AM
💯 fumbling through this as a newb:
THROUGH THE PINES
🎨 foster kid whose drawings open portals
🏫 island boarding school hiding secrets
💫 quantum physics equals magic
🏰 visions of a boy in another world
🌉 one girl connecting two universes
🍰 layered mystery
#Q #YA #F #writingcommunity #questpit
THROUGH THE PINES
🎨 foster kid whose drawings open portals
🏫 island boarding school hiding secrets
💫 quantum physics equals magic
🏰 visions of a boy in another world
🌉 one girl connecting two universes
🍰 layered mystery
#Q #YA #F #writingcommunity #questpit