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thompsonediting.bsky.social
Don’t let nominalizations weaken your writing.

❌ “She made a decision.” →
✅ “She decided.”
❌ “He gave an explanation.” → ✅ “He explained.”
❌ “They reached a conclusion.” →
✅ “They concluded.”

Verbs drive momentum. Keep them strong.

#WritingHacks #EditingMatters #CopyEditor #BookEditing
#booksky
March 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
fauxfiruta.bsky.social
Integrity is the cost of sleeping well.

#Integrity #TrainOfThought #Romantasy #Bookish, #WritingHacks #AIArt
April 18, 2026 at 12:22 PM
juliodbtschoolyard.bsky.social
Uhhmmjustremovewhitespace,nobodywillnotice... #writingHacks
November 24, 2024 at 6:47 PM
fauxfiruta.bsky.social
You can't please everyone. You're not a pizza.

#boundaries #Authenticity #LookOutForNumberOne #WritingHacks #BookCollector #Pizza #Funny #ReadersCircle #PlotHole #UrbanFantasy #Romantasy #ReadingSlump #SelfImprovement #InnerPeace #AIArt
May 22, 2026 at 7:11 PM
fauxfiruta.bsky.social
People are too absorbed in their own spotlights to shine one on you.

#SpotlightEffect #SocialSatire #SelfAbsorbed #Psychology #Perspective #HumanNature #WritingHacks #BookCollector #ReadersCircle #PlotHole #UrbanFantasy #Romantasy #ReadingSlump #SelfImprovement #InnerPeace #AIArt
May 23, 2026 at 6:50 AM
fauxfiruta.bsky.social
The loudest thing in a quiet room is the thought you're avoiding.

#Mental #Clarity #Thoughts #Writesky #Bookish #WritingHacks #ReadingSlump #Romantasy #WriterGoals #AIArt #Mindset #MindGames #Noise
April 19, 2026 at 1:35 PM
sandalsage.bsky.social
Sentences that keep ordinary people ordinary: 'I don't want to rock the boat.'

~Sandal Sage~

#LookOutForNumberOne #SelfImprovement #StatusQuo #Change #Goals #WritingHacks #BookCollector #ReadersCircle #PlotHole #UrbanFantasy #Romantasy #ReadingSlump #SelfImprovement #InnerPeace #AIArt
May 17, 2026 at 1:07 PM
fauxfiruta.bsky.social
Hard to Swallow Pills: Self-care is often just disappointing people who benefited from your neglect.

#SelfCare #SelfImprovement #Neglect #SelfLove #MindfulMoments #Mindset #Rebirth #ReadersGonnaRead #WritingHacks #AIArt #Humor #Zen #Wellness #MentalHealth #encouragement
May 15, 2026 at 12:58 PM
fauxfiruta.bsky.social
The Titanic had excellent customer satisfaction scores right up until it didn't. Throw your pride away.

#Pride #Humility #StayHumble #WritingHacks #BookCollector #ReadersCircle #PlotHole #UrbanFantasy #Romantasy #ReadingSlump #SelfImprovement #InnerPeace #AIArt
May 19, 2026 at 11:22 AM
jaxiequinn.bsky.social
Best advice for writing a villain character: literally just make yourself but evil and you’ll find yourself having a lot more fun than you’d think. #WritingHacks #writingtips
October 18, 2024 at 5:53 PM
harpervance06.bsky.social
Don't wait for inspiration to hit a blank page. Write the raw thoughts first, then edit with precision.

👉 https://mysovi.ai/apexam?u=sct

#SoviAI #StudyTok #EssayWriting #APEnglish #WritingHacks
September 23, 2026 at 3:18 PM
refractedcreative.bsky.social
One of my biggest distractions from writing is the urge to watch something on the TV.

I've started putting a video of a fireplace on my TV, to keep me from wanting to play a video.

So far, it's working

#writinghacks #writing
December 15, 2024 at 8:54 PM
timkanebooks.bsky.social
That new idea you must write down #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
#writingcoach #writingabook #writingtip #writingadvice
October 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM
timkanebooks.bsky.social
This is what it feels like to go through writer's block. You have to keep going, but you don't really want to. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
#writingcoach #writingabook #writerblock
September 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
thompsonediting.bsky.social
Writers obsess over words. Readers remember ideas.

If the phrasing is flawless but the point is unclear, the writing has failed. Structure, logic, and flow matter just as much as style.

Editing ensures your message—not just your sentences—lands.

#EditingMatters #WritingHacks #CopyEditor #Booksky
April 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
fauxfiruta.bsky.social
The life you want does not care about your origin story.

#ForwardFocus #DropYourPast #CreateYourFuture #PastDoesntDefineYou #KeepMovingForward #FutureSelf #NoExcuses #JustResults #MindsetShift #WritingHacks #BookCollector #ReadersCircle #PlotHole #UrbanFantasy #Romantasy #ReadingSlump
May 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM
fauxfiruta.bsky.social
Even if your peace comes from something small, that’s fine, it’s still your peace to keep.

#FindYourPeace #InnerPeace #SimpleJoyOfLiving #QuietTheMind #ProtectYourPeace #MindfulMoments #DailyReminders#WritingHacks #BookCollector #ReadersCircle #PlotHole #UrbanFantasy #Romantasy #ReadingSlump #Self
May 21, 2026 at 8:14 AM
kharveycovell.bsky.social
Writing Tip: Affect vs Effect 🤓

Affect (verb) = to influence or produce change

Effect (noun) = result or impact

#writingtips #writingcommunity #iwrite #authors #writers #indieauthors #indiewriters #iwrite #editors #editing #writinghacks
Photo still showing examples between affect and effect. Chart showing examples between affect and effect.
January 27, 2025 at 11:04 PM
fauxfiruta.bsky.social
You can need help even if you are incredibly capable.

#AskingForHelp #Vulnerability #Encouragement #StayStrong #Hope #SelfImprovement #WritingHacks #BookCollector #ReadersCircle #PlotHole #UrbanFantasy #Romantasy #ReadingSlump #SelfImprovement #InnerPeace #AIArt
May 17, 2026 at 3:58 PM
hopeamico.com
since February is impossibly longer than January, I am glad I froze some Chirstmas cookies from @toreajade.bsky.social to warm up for a cozy night. Lots of things suck but friends, cookies, and writing at night rules. #cookies #writinghacks #writer
February 20, 2026 at 5:42 AM
tmeditor.bsky.social
Editing isn’t about sounding smart. It’s about being understood.

Let your voice through.

#writingcommunity #amwriting #amrevising #writersky #writinghacks
May 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
thompsonediting.bsky.social
Editing Hack:

Change your font or text size before your final read-through. A fresh look tricks your brain into spotting mistakes you might have missed!

#EditingTips #WritingHacks #BookEditor #Booksky #IndieAuthors
March 18, 2025 at 11:12 PM
thompsonediting.bsky.social
Adverbs aren’t the enemy, but strong verbs are better.

❌ “She spoke softly.” → ✅ “She murmured.”
❌ “He ran quickly.” → ✅ “He sprinted.”
❌ “They looked carefully.” → ✅ “They examined.”

When the right verb exists, use it.

#WritingHacks #EditingMatters #Booksky #IndieAuthors #CopyEditor
March 31, 2025 at 8:05 PM
fauxfiruta.bsky.social
Cut the Crap: Not every thought is golden. Once the stream’s on paper, cut the fat. Keep what hits.

#writesky #authortalks #readsky #writersforum #5amwriter #indieauthor #journaling #filmsky #indiepublishing #writersdream #writinginspo #writeeveryday #writingmotivation #writinghacks #writeyourstory
February 25, 2025 at 11:14 AM
austinabsmanmiller.bsky.social
I've mentioned before how I like to whiteboard battle/ action sequences. I can write the progression of each character's arc, step-by-step, them sort them together into a coherent narrative. It really helps keep me on-track with plotting. #POLLINATIONtheSERIES #writinghacks #writers
March 23, 2026 at 8:39 PM