coming up on a year into this draft, and I finally made it to 30,000 words. hope this month I can get another 10,000 or so. #amdrafting
November 3, 2026 at 12:48 PM
coming up on a year into this draft, and I finally made it to 30,000 words. hope this month I can get another 10,000 or so. #amdrafting
Crazy to think 2 years ago this was just an outline for my main character, and expanded beyond just that with how the series has come. Time does fly. #writer #writing #fantasy #writingcommunity #fiction #amdrafting #upcomingseries #booksky #indie #writersky
I am still outlining and writing for my series, but I wanted to share a peek into my main character, Evelien, the Chrono Sentinel, and her role in the story. I also wanted to offer a peek into the backstory of her Sentinel Order. #writer #writing
#newstory #writingcommunity #originalcharacter
#newstory #writingcommunity #originalcharacter
November 1, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Crazy to think 2 years ago this was just an outline for my main character, and expanded beyond just that with how the series has come. Time does fly. #writer #writing #fantasy #writingcommunity #fiction #amdrafting #upcomingseries #booksky #indie #writersky
You know what the essay is about. You've drafted the opening in your head all week. So why won't you open the doc?
Starting needs three things to fire at once, and ADHD can stall all three. 💔💔💔
#WriteSky #AmDrafting #ADHDWomen #adhdnewsletter #substack
Starting needs three things to fire at once, and ADHD can stall all three. 💔💔💔
#WriteSky #AmDrafting #ADHDWomen #adhdnewsletter #substack
Why You Can't Just Start
The neuroscience behind ADHD task initiation. And, what actually helps.
www.adhdapproved.com
October 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM
You know what the essay is about. You've drafted the opening in your head all week. So why won't you open the doc?
Starting needs three things to fire at once, and ADHD can stall all three. 💔💔💔
#WriteSky #AmDrafting #ADHDWomen #adhdnewsletter #substack
Starting needs three things to fire at once, and ADHD can stall all three. 💔💔💔
#WriteSky #AmDrafting #ADHDWomen #adhdnewsletter #substack
Came to a realization while drafting that my first book was too long so I cut it in half and put the rest in book 2. Went from nearly 60 chapters in book 1 to around 30. After doing that it made really big moments have more chance to breath #WritingCommunity 📚✍️ #AmDrafting ⌨️🌱
October 28, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Came to a realization while drafting that my first book was too long so I cut it in half and put the rest in book 2. Went from nearly 60 chapters in book 1 to around 30. After doing that it made really big moments have more chance to breath #WritingCommunity 📚✍️ #AmDrafting ⌨️🌱
The task is more complicated than it seems, because I have several oral histories she gave & her husband's & sister's; & a lot of wartime correspondence.
But I want to be able to write a few neat paragraphs: these are the projects she worked on then, informed by all the evidence I have. #AmDrafting
But I want to be able to write a few neat paragraphs: these are the projects she worked on then, informed by all the evidence I have. #AmDrafting
October 29, 2026 at 6:03 PM
The task is more complicated than it seems, because I have several oral histories she gave & her husband's & sister's; & a lot of wartime correspondence.
But I want to be able to write a few neat paragraphs: these are the projects she worked on then, informed by all the evidence I have. #AmDrafting
But I want to be able to write a few neat paragraphs: these are the projects she worked on then, informed by all the evidence I have. #AmDrafting
Almost finished uploading my first youtube audiobook: two more chapters to go! Combined with poetry and articles, I am already seeing my channel traffic grow. #books #fiction #writing #writers #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #AmReading #AmEditing #AmQuerying #AmDrafting #suno #lo-fi
He Cried Like A Baby in the Bathroom! | Talk Story Now Ch. 5 "Saturday" (Suno AI)
YouTube video by Vincent Triola
youtu.be
October 6, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Almost finished uploading my first youtube audiobook: two more chapters to go! Combined with poetry and articles, I am already seeing my channel traffic grow. #books #fiction #writing #writers #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #AmReading #AmEditing #AmQuerying #AmDrafting #suno #lo-fi
I had to turn to other tasks in the last few days - so I'm just getting back to this now. It's lovely to have a draft to work from & revise - & I am spotting things to polish now that my eyes couldn't see last week! #AmDrafting #AmRevising
This plan went well! I now have a solid 6 pp start to the chapter - not real footnotes yet, but: Baldwin anecdote to... who was this woman who went that day & why did she go... then leading into how I've recovered her & why she matters.
Exercise time now. Will resume #AmDrafting tomorrow!
Exercise time now. Will resume #AmDrafting tomorrow!
I've been starting ch. 5 of my book, about my Author #5. I was going to start with a story about her husband being subpoenaed & the news calling her "his wife" - without knowing she was also a blacklistee.
But I'll start with this! It's a much better kickoff (Author #5 would show up!).
But I'll start with this! It's a much better kickoff (Author #5 would show up!).
October 2, 2026 at 10:04 PM
I had to turn to other tasks in the last few days - so I'm just getting back to this now. It's lovely to have a draft to work from & revise - & I am spotting things to polish now that my eyes couldn't see last week! #AmDrafting #AmRevising
Just dropped a new chapter. #books #fiction #writing #writers #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #AmReading #AmEditing #AmQuerying #AmDrafting #suno #lo-fi
I Have Enough Willpower For Both Of Us! | Talk Story Now Ch. 4 "Friday" Suno Audiobook
YouTube video by Vincent Triola
youtu.be
October 2, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Just dropped a new chapter. #books #fiction #writing #writers #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #AmReading #AmEditing #AmQuerying #AmDrafting #suno #lo-fi
#AwesomeCharacters #writesky #amdrafting
Depends on the character. Stelian almost never laughs. Vale has a multitude of laughs from condescending to joyous, they're an extremely expressive but private character. Rhett couldn't keep a straight face if you held a gun to his head.
Depends on the character. Stelian almost never laughs. Vale has a multitude of laughs from condescending to joyous, they're an extremely expressive but private character. Rhett couldn't keep a straight face if you held a gun to his head.
Tell me about your #AwesomeCharacters
Does your character laugh often?
What does a laugh from them normally mean?
Is it usually bitter? Sarcastic? Genuine? Contagious?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Does your character laugh often?
What does a laugh from them normally mean?
Is it usually bitter? Sarcastic? Genuine? Contagious?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
October 2, 2026 at 3:47 AM
#AwesomeCharacters #writesky #amdrafting
Depends on the character. Stelian almost never laughs. Vale has a multitude of laughs from condescending to joyous, they're an extremely expressive but private character. Rhett couldn't keep a straight face if you held a gun to his head.
Depends on the character. Stelian almost never laughs. Vale has a multitude of laughs from condescending to joyous, they're an extremely expressive but private character. Rhett couldn't keep a straight face if you held a gun to his head.
I am really excited about publishing my poetry and books on YouTube. It seems to have so much better reach. Has anyone else had luck with this medium? #books #fiction #writing #writers #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #AmReading #AmEditing #AmQuerying #AmDrafting #suno #lo-fi
Poetry’s dead, it choked on love | LoFi Synth Acrostic Poem
YouTube video by Vincent Triola
youtu.be
September 30, 2026 at 11:37 PM
I am really excited about publishing my poetry and books on YouTube. It seems to have so much better reach. Has anyone else had luck with this medium? #books #fiction #writing #writers #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #AmReading #AmEditing #AmQuerying #AmDrafting #suno #lo-fi
Delete opening weather, waking-up, or mirror-staring scenes. Start inside an active choice or immediate physical constraint within the first 15 words to hook readers instantly.
#WriteSky #WritingTips #AmDrafting
#WriteSky #WritingTips #AmDrafting
September 28, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Delete opening weather, waking-up, or mirror-staring scenes. Start inside an active choice or immediate physical constraint within the first 15 words to hook readers instantly.
#WriteSky #WritingTips #AmDrafting
#WriteSky #WritingTips #AmDrafting
This plan went well! I now have a solid 6 pp start to the chapter - not real footnotes yet, but: Baldwin anecdote to... who was this woman who went that day & why did she go... then leading into how I've recovered her & why she matters.
Exercise time now. Will resume #AmDrafting tomorrow!
Exercise time now. Will resume #AmDrafting tomorrow!
I've been starting ch. 5 of my book, about my Author #5. I was going to start with a story about her husband being subpoenaed & the news calling her "his wife" - without knowing she was also a blacklistee.
But I'll start with this! It's a much better kickoff (Author #5 would show up!).
But I'll start with this! It's a much better kickoff (Author #5 would show up!).
September 26, 2026 at 10:33 PM
This plan went well! I now have a solid 6 pp start to the chapter - not real footnotes yet, but: Baldwin anecdote to... who was this woman who went that day & why did she go... then leading into how I've recovered her & why she matters.
Exercise time now. Will resume #AmDrafting tomorrow!
Exercise time now. Will resume #AmDrafting tomorrow!
Knitting things together (versions of the same sentence idea, and figuring out which to cut) can hurt my brain & I'm taking frequent puzzle breaks. But I will get this done! #AmDrafting #AmRevising
September 26, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Knitting things together (versions of the same sentence idea, and figuring out which to cut) can hurt my brain & I'm taking frequent puzzle breaks. But I will get this done! #AmDrafting #AmRevising
This anecdote seems to have been a great way to kick off my chapter. But before revising my draft, I'm folding in more research notes. I've taken a gazillion notes on Author #5 from archives, the biography of her husband, her son's recollections &&. Trying to slot them all in next! #AmDrafting
I've been starting ch. 5 of my book, about my Author #5. I was going to start with a story about her husband being subpoenaed & the news calling her "his wife" - without knowing she was also a blacklistee.
But I'll start with this! It's a much better kickoff (Author #5 would show up!).
But I'll start with this! It's a much better kickoff (Author #5 would show up!).
September 25, 2026 at 5:38 PM
This anecdote seems to have been a great way to kick off my chapter. But before revising my draft, I'm folding in more research notes. I've taken a gazillion notes on Author #5 from archives, the biography of her husband, her son's recollections &&. Trying to slot them all in next! #AmDrafting
Just published Chapter 2 of Talk Story Now. #books #fiction #writing #writers #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #AmReading #AmEditing #AmQuerying #AmDrafting #suno #lo-fi
Uncle Don’t Come to Surf Without His Board! | Talk Story Now Ch. 2 "Wednesday" | (Suno AI)
YouTube video by Vincent Triola
youtu.be
September 23, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Just published Chapter 2 of Talk Story Now. #books #fiction #writing #writers #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #AmReading #AmEditing #AmQuerying #AmDrafting #suno #lo-fi
Yes, I’m writing. But mostly, I’m correcting the spelling of “laudanum” for the trillionth time in my manuscript.
#amwriting #amediting #amdrafting
#amwriting #amediting #amdrafting
September 18, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Yes, I’m writing. But mostly, I’m correcting the spelling of “laudanum” for the trillionth time in my manuscript.
#amwriting #amediting #amdrafting
#amwriting #amediting #amdrafting
Wake up, campers!⏰The next bi-monthly writing sprint sponsored by the SCBWI Pennsylvania East Region is Monday, September 21🌇Register to receive the link, and join the morning coworking space—start with a brief update and dive into creating! ✏️ www.scbwi.org/regions/epa/... #scbwievent #amdrafting
September 18, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Wake up, campers!⏰The next bi-monthly writing sprint sponsored by the SCBWI Pennsylvania East Region is Monday, September 21🌇Register to receive the link, and join the morning coworking space—start with a brief update and dive into creating! ✏️ www.scbwi.org/regions/epa/... #scbwievent #amdrafting
For the first time I am writing a violent protagonist, and it's been super fun! At the same time, it's a bit stressful...and very different
#writingcommunity #stories #queerauthors #amdrafting
#writingcommunity #stories #queerauthors #amdrafting
September 15, 2026 at 8:41 PM
For the first time I am writing a violent protagonist, and it's been super fun! At the same time, it's a bit stressful...and very different
#writingcommunity #stories #queerauthors #amdrafting
#writingcommunity #stories #queerauthors #amdrafting
Yesterday was nice. Wrote the first 1000 words of a new dark fantasy, working title of DARK MAGIC OF DAWN.
#writerlife #booksky #writersky #amdrafting #specfic #darkfantasy
#writerlife #booksky #writersky #amdrafting #specfic #darkfantasy
September 13, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Yesterday was nice. Wrote the first 1000 words of a new dark fantasy, working title of DARK MAGIC OF DAWN.
#writerlife #booksky #writersky #amdrafting #specfic #darkfantasy
#writerlife #booksky #writersky #amdrafting #specfic #darkfantasy
Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.
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#Authors #Writing #WritingCommunity #WriteLife #WriterLife #Indie #SelfPub #TradPub #AmDrafting #AmEditing #AmRevising #AmQuerying #OnSub #Published #
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#Authors #Writing #WritingCommunity #WriteLife #WriterLife #Indie #SelfPub #TradPub #AmDrafting #AmEditing #AmRevising #AmQuerying #OnSub #Published #
Is MrBeast and James Patterson’s Novel Collaboration Headed for a Disastrous Debut?
As of last week, preorders for 'The Most Dangerous Games' were reportedly "numbering in the four digits." But sources insist the authors are on track.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
September 10, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.
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#Authors #Writing #WritingCommunity #WriteLife #WriterLife #Indie #SelfPub #TradPub #AmDrafting #AmEditing #AmRevising #AmQuerying #OnSub #Published #
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#Authors #Writing #WritingCommunity #WriteLife #WriterLife #Indie #SelfPub #TradPub #AmDrafting #AmEditing #AmRevising #AmQuerying #OnSub #Published #
Writers, how’s the draft going?
If you’re working on a first draft, you don’t have to figure everything out alone. As a beta reader, I offer honest, constructive feedback on characters, pacing, plot, dialogue, clarity, etc
#WritersOfBluesky #AmWriting #WritingLife #CreativeWriting #AmDrafting
If you’re working on a first draft, you don’t have to figure everything out alone. As a beta reader, I offer honest, constructive feedback on characters, pacing, plot, dialogue, clarity, etc
#WritersOfBluesky #AmWriting #WritingLife #CreativeWriting #AmDrafting
September 8, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Writers, how’s the draft going?
If you’re working on a first draft, you don’t have to figure everything out alone. As a beta reader, I offer honest, constructive feedback on characters, pacing, plot, dialogue, clarity, etc
#WritersOfBluesky #AmWriting #WritingLife #CreativeWriting #AmDrafting
If you’re working on a first draft, you don’t have to figure everything out alone. As a beta reader, I offer honest, constructive feedback on characters, pacing, plot, dialogue, clarity, etc
#WritersOfBluesky #AmWriting #WritingLife #CreativeWriting #AmDrafting
Writing and creating. Each day is like setting sail to a new body of water, ignoring the weather report. You never know what to expect, but you will learn something every time.
#amdrafting #amwriting #creator #writersky #wip
#amdrafting #amwriting #creator #writersky #wip
September 7, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Writing and creating. Each day is like setting sail to a new body of water, ignoring the weather report. You never know what to expect, but you will learn something every time.
#amdrafting #amwriting #creator #writersky #wip
#amdrafting #amwriting #creator #writersky #wip
Good lord, designing this on mobile was something.
But it has all my links!
The more places I plaster myself (heh) the more likely I'll get feedback on my book. My partner is my only beta reader but she's got to be nice to me.
#Writing #AmDrafting #Romantasy #FantasyLit
aisling-byrne.carrd.co
But it has all my links!
The more places I plaster myself (heh) the more likely I'll get feedback on my book. My partner is my only beta reader but she's got to be nice to me.
#Writing #AmDrafting #Romantasy #FantasyLit
aisling-byrne.carrd.co
Aisling Byrne
Links to Ash's TikTok, AO3, RoyalRoad, etc.
aisling-byrne.carrd.co
September 2, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Good lord, designing this on mobile was something.
But it has all my links!
The more places I plaster myself (heh) the more likely I'll get feedback on my book. My partner is my only beta reader but she's got to be nice to me.
#Writing #AmDrafting #Romantasy #FantasyLit
aisling-byrne.carrd.co
But it has all my links!
The more places I plaster myself (heh) the more likely I'll get feedback on my book. My partner is my only beta reader but she's got to be nice to me.
#Writing #AmDrafting #Romantasy #FantasyLit
aisling-byrne.carrd.co