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A melancholy yet beautiful poem on our blog today.
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February 8, 2025 at 9:51 AM
December 17, 2024 at 11:34 PM
Tiny days
Smaller sorrows
Problems that I won't forget

Sand crumbles
Tomorrow comes
And my anxiety has never left

#poetry #poem #anxiety #writingblog
August 2, 2025 at 2:56 AM
EVERYBODY DOESN'T NEED A GROUP!

In this week's #newpost on the #writingblog, some #critiquegroup caution. Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website:

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#protip #mysterywriter
July 12, 2026 at 11:15 PM
YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY!

In this week's #newpost, a few thoughts on handling your online presence during tough times. Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website!

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#PrivacyMatters #protip #writingblog #socialmedia
Mourning Online
Your troubles are nobody’s business.
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May 10, 2026 at 9:22 PM
TIME TO SET SOME LIMITS!

In this week's #newpost, a few thoughts about online boundaries. Honest #amquerying and #writerslife every weekend on my website!

#writingblog #protip #mysterywriter #boundaries #socialmedia

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Draw the Line
The world does not own you.
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March 22, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Having extraordinary fun building my blog platform. About 50 screenshots, Chat GPT and an hour and I now have a subscribe button, so er,.....please do!
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#writingblog #shortstories #satire #christsomeonepleasesubscribe
September 25, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Priceless.
Never giving away
Restless thoughts that sing.

Melodies.
Crying out solemnly
to anyone that would listen.

Coping.
Ending a day
The same as the day before.

#poetry #writingblog #shortpoem
August 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM
If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. – Cicero
#amwriting #amediting #writing #editing #fiction #writingblog
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March 11, 2024 at 12:48 PM
I got sad about what some folks said online today and, never being able to keep a thing to myself, wrote a blog post about it and made my friends help me:

#writerscommunity #writersupport #writingblog #blogpost

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May 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
SHOW AND TELL TIME!

In this week's #newpost, some ideas on choosing what to highlight in your social media presence. Honest #writerslife and #amquerying advice every weekend on my website!

kathleenmarplekalb.com/f/serve-it-up

#writingblog #socialmedia #boundaries #privacy #protip
Serve it Up!
What do you want people to know about you?
kathleenmarplekalb.com
April 5, 2026 at 9:10 PM
BEWARE OF SCAMMERS!

In this week's #newpost on the #writingblog we start a series on scam warnings. Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website!

#scamalert #protip #beware

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They're Out There
We need to talk about scams.
kathleenmarplekalb.com
August 9, 2026 at 10:18 PM
FEAR OF COMMITMENT?

In this week's new post on the #writingblog, why you don't have to finish every single project. Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website.

#protips #mysterywriter

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It's Okay to Walk Away
If it’s REALLY not working, quit.
kathleenmarplekalb.com
June 14, 2026 at 11:24 PM
TAKE A BREATH!

In this week's #newpost on the #writingblog, a few thoughts on the importance of stepping away for a bit. Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website!

#protips #socialmedia #authorlife

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You Deserve a Break
Don’t get chained to the feed.
kathleenmarplekalb.com
May 17, 2026 at 9:42 PM
YOU DON'T HAVE TO FINISH EVERYTHING!

In this week's #newpost on the #writingblog, the importance of knowing when to stop before you get too far into a problematic project. Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website!

kathleenmarplekalb.com/f/toss-it-now
Toss it Now
If you know you have a problem, stop.
kathleenmarplekalb.com
June 7, 2026 at 9:55 PM
LET'S TALK CONTENT!

In this week's #newpost, concrete advice on how to find images and ideas for your social media posts. Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website!

kathleenmarplekalb.com/f/but-how

#writingblog #content #socialmedia #onlinepresence #mysterywriter
But HOW?
Yeah, but what do I post?
kathleenmarplekalb.com
March 29, 2026 at 9:11 PM
STUCK? RETHINK YOUR WORK!

In this week's #newpost on the writing blog, why a "block" may point you to a better project. Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website!

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#writingblog #protips #writersblock #mysterywriter
Trouble Signs
If you’re feeling stuck, something’s wrong.
kathleenmarplekalb.com
May 25, 2026 at 10:04 PM
DO YOU HAVE A CHEAT PROJECT?

Maybe you should! In this week's #newpost on the #writingblog, the benefits of a writing escape! Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website:
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#protips #trysomethingnew #justforfun
Shiny New Thing
Treat yourself to an escape.
kathleenmarplekalb.com
August 2, 2026 at 9:15 PM
ALL THEY CAN DO IS SAY NO!

In this week's #newpost on the #writingblog, why you may want to take a big swing. Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website!

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#querying #rejection #protip #takeachance
Dare to Dream
Go ahead, take a chance.
kathleenmarplekalb.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:09 PM
GRAB 'EM EARLY...OR ELSE!

In this week's #newpost, a few thoughts on the all-important first few paragraphs. Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website:

#writingblog #opening #protip
kathleenmarplekalb.com/f/curtain-up
Curtain Up!
Your opening is everything.
kathleenmarplekalb.com
September 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I'm a writer! And I started a blog. Check it out if you feel like it. Also, I've written a science fiction book and will be publishing it in the coming months. More info on that in the blog. Happy Sunday Funday!

#writer #blog #writingblog #scifi #author #books #booksky

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March 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
ICYMI --
IF YOU'RE NOT GETTING REJECTED, YOU'RE NOT TRYING!

In the #newpost on the #writingblog -- why rejection is really just an occupational hazard. Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every week on my website.

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#rejection #writingcommunity
Surviving the NO
Rejection hurts, but it won’t kill you.
kathleenmarplekalb.com
July 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM