My WIP, “Out of Sight,” has officially hit 10,000 words!!
#workinprogress #wip #roughdraft #firstdraft #firstdraftfriday #author #writer #draft #reader #book #books
#workinprogress #wip #roughdraft #firstdraft #firstdraftfriday #author #writer #draft #reader #book #books
August 14, 2026 at 5:18 PM
My WIP, “Out of Sight,” has officially hit 10,000 words!!
#workinprogress #wip #roughdraft #firstdraft #firstdraftfriday #author #writer #draft #reader #book #books
#workinprogress #wip #roughdraft #firstdraft #firstdraftfriday #author #writer #draft #reader #book #books
Up and Adam by @debbiezapata.bsky.social
My blog feature when the book debuted is linked.
www.holliewolverton.com/post/firstdr...
My blog feature when the book debuted is linked.
www.holliewolverton.com/post/firstdr...
#FirstDraftFriday with Debbie Zapata
It's #FirstDraftFriday!! We've got guest author Debbie Zapata here to dish on her just-released debut picture book, UP AND ADAM, and to share her tips on getting those first drafts done! Read on, then...
www.holliewolverton.com
May 11, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Up and Adam by @debbiezapata.bsky.social
My blog feature when the book debuted is linked.
www.holliewolverton.com/post/firstdr...
My blog feature when the book debuted is linked.
www.holliewolverton.com/post/firstdr...
No perfection. No pressure. Just words on the page.
Your story grows one day at a time — so let’s begin today.
Start your draft.
Show up for your story.
Future you will thank yourself.
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #FirstDraftFriday #WritersOfInstagram #WriteEveryDay #NaNoWriMo #WriterLife
Your story grows one day at a time — so let’s begin today.
Start your draft.
Show up for your story.
Future you will thank yourself.
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #FirstDraftFriday #WritersOfInstagram #WriteEveryDay #NaNoWriMo #WriterLife
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
No perfection. No pressure. Just words on the page.
Your story grows one day at a time — so let’s begin today.
Start your draft.
Show up for your story.
Future you will thank yourself.
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #FirstDraftFriday #WritersOfInstagram #WriteEveryDay #NaNoWriMo #WriterLife
Your story grows one day at a time — so let’s begin today.
Start your draft.
Show up for your story.
Future you will thank yourself.
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #FirstDraftFriday #WritersOfInstagram #WriteEveryDay #NaNoWriMo #WriterLife
In a past episode of First Draft Friday, Alessandra Torre sat down with USAT bestselling author Xio Axelrod to explore the contrasts between traditional & self-publishing.
Full interview here:
authors.ai/writing-as-a...
@xioaxelrod.bsky.social
#HybridAuthor #FirstDraftFriday#AmWriting #AuthorTips
Full interview here:
authors.ai/writing-as-a...
@xioaxelrod.bsky.social
#HybridAuthor #FirstDraftFriday#AmWriting #AuthorTips
August 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
In a past episode of First Draft Friday, Alessandra Torre sat down with USAT bestselling author Xio Axelrod to explore the contrasts between traditional & self-publishing.
Full interview here:
authors.ai/writing-as-a...
@xioaxelrod.bsky.social
#HybridAuthor #FirstDraftFriday#AmWriting #AuthorTips
Full interview here:
authors.ai/writing-as-a...
@xioaxelrod.bsky.social
#HybridAuthor #FirstDraftFriday#AmWriting #AuthorTips
🎙 Ep. 45 of First Draft Friday: Learn how to bring your characters to life through dialogue!
Alessandra Torre & Amy L. Bernstein share tips on revealing voice. ✍️🗣️
🎥 Watch: authors.ai/revealing-ch...
#AmWriting #WriterTips #FirstDraftFriday #DialogueMatters
Alessandra Torre & Amy L. Bernstein share tips on revealing voice. ✍️🗣️
🎥 Watch: authors.ai/revealing-ch...
#AmWriting #WriterTips #FirstDraftFriday #DialogueMatters
July 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🎙 Ep. 45 of First Draft Friday: Learn how to bring your characters to life through dialogue!
Alessandra Torre & Amy L. Bernstein share tips on revealing voice. ✍️🗣️
🎥 Watch: authors.ai/revealing-ch...
#AmWriting #WriterTips #FirstDraftFriday #DialogueMatters
Alessandra Torre & Amy L. Bernstein share tips on revealing voice. ✍️🗣️
🎥 Watch: authors.ai/revealing-ch...
#AmWriting #WriterTips #FirstDraftFriday #DialogueMatters
What happens when a fantasy author dives into thrillers? 🧙♂️➡️🕵️♂️
Jeff Wheeler joined Alessandra Torre on First Draft Friday to talk genre pivots, new readers, and why he's not leaving fantasy behind.
🎥 Watch/read: authors.ai/when-authors...
#amwriting #authortips #firstdraftfriday #authorchat
Jeff Wheeler joined Alessandra Torre on First Draft Friday to talk genre pivots, new readers, and why he's not leaving fantasy behind.
🎥 Watch/read: authors.ai/when-authors...
#amwriting #authortips #firstdraftfriday #authorchat
May 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
What happens when a fantasy author dives into thrillers? 🧙♂️➡️🕵️♂️
Jeff Wheeler joined Alessandra Torre on First Draft Friday to talk genre pivots, new readers, and why he's not leaving fantasy behind.
🎥 Watch/read: authors.ai/when-authors...
#amwriting #authortips #firstdraftfriday #authorchat
Jeff Wheeler joined Alessandra Torre on First Draft Friday to talk genre pivots, new readers, and why he's not leaving fantasy behind.
🎥 Watch/read: authors.ai/when-authors...
#amwriting #authortips #firstdraftfriday #authorchat
So great to hear you're keeping #FirstDraftFriday going for yourself! Congrats on your new draft, Susan!!
February 10, 2025 at 2:23 AM
So great to hear you're keeping #FirstDraftFriday going for yourself! Congrats on your new draft, Susan!!
I am missing #FirstDraftFriday today but I wrote a picture book anyway! Hope you are okay.
February 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I am missing #FirstDraftFriday today but I wrote a picture book anyway! Hope you are okay.
I will miss the opportunity to mention donuts every month but you deserve a break! Congrats on completing FOUR YEARS of #FirstDraftFriday! It's been an amazing contribution to the kidlit community.
January 9, 2025 at 8:02 AM
I will miss the opportunity to mention donuts every month but you deserve a break! Congrats on completing FOUR YEARS of #FirstDraftFriday! It's been an amazing contribution to the kidlit community.
The #12x12PB challenge gives me a baseline goal of writing at least one draft per month. For the past couple years, I wrote those drafts on #FirstDraftFriday, hosted by @holliewolverton.bsky.social. Before that, I wrote them on critique train days hosted by @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social.
December 31, 2024 at 8:11 PM
The #12x12PB challenge gives me a baseline goal of writing at least one draft per month. For the past couple years, I wrote those drafts on #FirstDraftFriday, hosted by @holliewolverton.bsky.social. Before that, I wrote them on critique train days hosted by @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social.
Wow, that is amazing, Abby! Thank you for sharing that and for being part of #FirstDraftFriday for so long!! I have my fingers crossed for your stories!
December 28, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Wow, that is amazing, Abby! Thank you for sharing that and for being part of #FirstDraftFriday for so long!! I have my fingers crossed for your stories!
Hollie, thank you so much for hosting #FirstDraftFriday all this time! You have inspired me to write a draft every first Friday of every month for the past two years. 24 of my stories exist because of you. I'm sure many others could say the same. Thank you for all that you do. Enjoy your break. 💖
December 28, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Hollie, thank you so much for hosting #FirstDraftFriday all this time! You have inspired me to write a draft every first Friday of every month for the past two years. 24 of my stories exist because of you. I'm sure many others could say the same. Thank you for all that you do. Enjoy your break. 💖
I'd normally be posting a #FirstDraftFriday reminder today for next Friday, but...
I'm putting the blog on hold for awhile due to some changes in my work life.
A huge THANK YOU to all who have participated over the last 4 years! I loved being part of your writing journeys!
I'm putting the blog on hold for awhile due to some changes in my work life.
A huge THANK YOU to all who have participated over the last 4 years! I loved being part of your writing journeys!
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December 27, 2024 at 8:19 PM
I'd normally be posting a #FirstDraftFriday reminder today for next Friday, but...
I'm putting the blog on hold for awhile due to some changes in my work life.
A huge THANK YOU to all who have participated over the last 4 years! I loved being part of your writing journeys!
I'm putting the blog on hold for awhile due to some changes in my work life.
A huge THANK YOU to all who have participated over the last 4 years! I loved being part of your writing journeys!
It's been a really bad week, but I was able to participate in the last #FirstdraftFriday of this year #kidlit
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December 7, 2024 at 7:50 PM
It's been a really bad week, but I was able to participate in the last #FirstdraftFriday of this year #kidlit
Another #FirstDraftFriday is in the books! Way to wrap up 2024, #picturebook friends who could join in today!
@literallylynne.bsky.social, thank you for sharing about BROOMMATES & offering a critique! The winner is...
@donnarossman.bsky.social
I'll email you!
@literallylynne.bsky.social, thank you for sharing about BROOMMATES & offering a critique! The winner is...
@donnarossman.bsky.social
I'll email you!
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December 7, 2024 at 3:03 AM
Another #FirstDraftFriday is in the books! Way to wrap up 2024, #picturebook friends who could join in today!
@literallylynne.bsky.social, thank you for sharing about BROOMMATES & offering a critique! The winner is...
@donnarossman.bsky.social
I'll email you!
@literallylynne.bsky.social, thank you for sharing about BROOMMATES & offering a critique! The winner is...
@donnarossman.bsky.social
I'll email you!
Love it! And love that you found a GIF to match! Thank you for joining in on #FirstDraftFriday, Claire!
December 7, 2024 at 2:48 AM
Love it! And love that you found a GIF to match! Thank you for joining in on #FirstDraftFriday, Claire!
So excited to see #FirstDraftFriday join BlueSky! 🥰
December 7, 2024 at 2:19 AM
So excited to see #FirstDraftFriday join BlueSky! 🥰
Awesome interview with @literallylynne.bsky.social on #FirstDraftFriday! Check out the post for a #GiveAway opportunity!
December 6, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Awesome interview with @literallylynne.bsky.social on #FirstDraftFriday! Check out the post for a #GiveAway opportunity!
Thanks so much for the inspiration to write a new #PictureBook draft on #FirstDraftFriday, @holliewolverton.bsky.social! Still plenty of time to write a #PB today, #KidLit and #WritingCommunity friends!
REMINDER: #FirstDraftFriday is Dec. 6 with
@literallylynne.bsky.social and BROOMMATES!
Read the blog, write a new #picturebook draft, & enter the critique giveaway! 🎉
RT this for an extra entry! #kidlit #WritingCommunity
Details⬇️
www.holliewolverton.com/post/firstdr...
@literallylynne.bsky.social and BROOMMATES!
Read the blog, write a new #picturebook draft, & enter the critique giveaway! 🎉
RT this for an extra entry! #kidlit #WritingCommunity
Details⬇️
www.holliewolverton.com/post/firstdr...
#FirstDraftFriday 2024
This is year four for #FirstDraftFriday, and I'm so grateful for everyone who has joined in, be it every now and then or every. single. month! It's awesome to be part of your kidlit journey.If you're ...
www.holliewolverton.com
December 6, 2024 at 10:29 PM
Thanks so much for the inspiration to write a new #PictureBook draft on #FirstDraftFriday, @holliewolverton.bsky.social! Still plenty of time to write a #PB today, #KidLit and #WritingCommunity friends!
Yay for snow!! Thanks for diving into #FirstDraftFriday, Sarah!
December 6, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Yay for snow!! Thanks for diving into #FirstDraftFriday, Sarah!
Woohoo! #FirstDraftFriday is on Bluesky!
PB writers...join us for a great day of donuts, reading a blog, writing a draft and entering a giveaway.
Hollie always forgets to list the donuts but I find them essential to a good day of writing.
#kidlit
PB writers...join us for a great day of donuts, reading a blog, writing a draft and entering a giveaway.
Hollie always forgets to list the donuts but I find them essential to a good day of writing.
#kidlit
#FirstDraftFriday is TODAY!
#kidlit, #writingcommunity
☑️Read blog
☑️Get inspired by author @literallylynne.bsky.social
☑️Draft a new #picturebook
☑️Enter giveaway by 10pm ET
& optional/for fun
✅Drop a GIF in comments to hint at your idea
www.holliewolverton.com/post/firstdr...
#kidlit, #writingcommunity
☑️Read blog
☑️Get inspired by author @literallylynne.bsky.social
☑️Draft a new #picturebook
☑️Enter giveaway by 10pm ET
& optional/for fun
✅Drop a GIF in comments to hint at your idea
www.holliewolverton.com/post/firstdr...
#FirstDraftFriday with Lynne Marie
Lynne Marie is here as our final #FirstDraftFriday guest of 2024. She has quite a tale about how her most recent picture book, BROOMMATES, came to be. Read on to get inspired and then draft your own picture book manuscript today. BROOMMATES, written by Lynne Marie & Brenda Reeves Sturgis and illustrated by Nico Ecenarro, is available now from The Little Press. To order or learn more about Lynne, visit LiterallyLynneMarie.com. Lynne is generously offering a manuscript critique prize for someone
www.holliewolverton.com
December 6, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Woohoo! #FirstDraftFriday is on Bluesky!
PB writers...join us for a great day of donuts, reading a blog, writing a draft and entering a giveaway.
Hollie always forgets to list the donuts but I find them essential to a good day of writing.
#kidlit
PB writers...join us for a great day of donuts, reading a blog, writing a draft and entering a giveaway.
Hollie always forgets to list the donuts but I find them essential to a good day of writing.
#kidlit
My #FirstDraftFriday GIF...
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December 6, 2024 at 12:46 PM
My #FirstDraftFriday GIF...
#FirstDraftFriday is TODAY!
#kidlit, #writingcommunity
☑️Read blog
☑️Get inspired by author @literallylynne.bsky.social
☑️Draft a new #picturebook
☑️Enter giveaway by 10pm ET
& optional/for fun
✅Drop a GIF in comments to hint at your idea
www.holliewolverton.com/post/firstdr...
#kidlit, #writingcommunity
☑️Read blog
☑️Get inspired by author @literallylynne.bsky.social
☑️Draft a new #picturebook
☑️Enter giveaway by 10pm ET
& optional/for fun
✅Drop a GIF in comments to hint at your idea
www.holliewolverton.com/post/firstdr...
#FirstDraftFriday with Lynne Marie
Lynne Marie is here as our final #FirstDraftFriday guest of 2024. She has quite a tale about how her most recent picture book, BROOMMATES, came to be. Read on to get inspired and then draft your own picture book manuscript today. BROOMMATES, written by Lynne Marie & Brenda Reeves Sturgis and illustrated by Nico Ecenarro, is available now from The Little Press. To order or learn more about Lynne, visit LiterallyLynneMarie.com. Lynne is generously offering a manuscript critique prize for someone
www.holliewolverton.com
December 6, 2024 at 12:44 PM
#FirstDraftFriday is TODAY!
#kidlit, #writingcommunity
☑️Read blog
☑️Get inspired by author @literallylynne.bsky.social
☑️Draft a new #picturebook
☑️Enter giveaway by 10pm ET
& optional/for fun
✅Drop a GIF in comments to hint at your idea
www.holliewolverton.com/post/firstdr...
#kidlit, #writingcommunity
☑️Read blog
☑️Get inspired by author @literallylynne.bsky.social
☑️Draft a new #picturebook
☑️Enter giveaway by 10pm ET
& optional/for fun
✅Drop a GIF in comments to hint at your idea
www.holliewolverton.com/post/firstdr...
REMINDER: #FirstDraftFriday is Dec. 6 with
@literallylynne.bsky.social and BROOMMATES!
Read the blog, write a new #picturebook draft, & enter the critique giveaway! 🎉
RT this for an extra entry! #kidlit #WritingCommunity
Details⬇️
www.holliewolverton.com/post/firstdr...
@literallylynne.bsky.social and BROOMMATES!
Read the blog, write a new #picturebook draft, & enter the critique giveaway! 🎉
RT this for an extra entry! #kidlit #WritingCommunity
Details⬇️
www.holliewolverton.com/post/firstdr...
#FirstDraftFriday 2024
This is year four for #FirstDraftFriday, and I'm so grateful for everyone who has joined in, be it every now and then or every. single. month! It's awesome to be part of your kidlit journey.If you're ...
www.holliewolverton.com
December 2, 2024 at 1:40 AM
REMINDER: #FirstDraftFriday is Dec. 6 with
@literallylynne.bsky.social and BROOMMATES!
Read the blog, write a new #picturebook draft, & enter the critique giveaway! 🎉
RT this for an extra entry! #kidlit #WritingCommunity
Details⬇️
www.holliewolverton.com/post/firstdr...
@literallylynne.bsky.social and BROOMMATES!
Read the blog, write a new #picturebook draft, & enter the critique giveaway! 🎉
RT this for an extra entry! #kidlit #WritingCommunity
Details⬇️
www.holliewolverton.com/post/firstdr...
