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Roz Morris

@rozmorris.bsky.social

What is subtext and how do you use it effectively? @kmweiland www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/how-to-write... #writinghacks #writingcommunity #publishing #writingq #skywriters

The 5 Ingredients You Need to Write Subtext in Fiction

Learn how to write subtext in fiction using five practical principles that create deep characters, rich dialogue, and meaningful stories.

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October 15, 2026 at 7:18 AM

Roz Morris

@rozmorris.bsky.social

What takes literary writers so long? It can be summarised in one word. Can you guess what that word is? #writingcommunity #WritingHacks #writerlife #creativewriting nailyournovel.wordpress.com/2015/12/20/t...

The slow-burn writer … What takes literary authors so long?

You could split the writing blogoverse into two camps. There are those who streak through books, racking up a few releases a year. And there are those who incubate a manuscript for many, many moons…

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October 14, 2026 at 7:53 PM

Roz Morris

@rozmorris.bsky.social

The slow, rewarding road to an immaculately revised manuscript - @alisoncolwell.bsky.social at @dintywmoore.bsky.social brevity.wordpress.com/2026/10/12/o... #writingcommunity #WritingHacks #writerlife #creativewriting #skywriters

No Shortcuts: Making My Manuscript Better One Leaf at a Time

By Alison Colwell I step away from my computer and stretch, rolling out my neck muscles. For the last five hours, I’ve been searching for the word “that” over and over in a repetitive loop, and my …

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October 14, 2026 at 7:50 PM

Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

#writingadvice #writinglife #WritingHacks #writingtip #IndieAuthor inventingrealityediting.com/2...

Writing Advice: 8 Tips For New Fiction Authors

• Should you ever co-write your book? Sometimes you come up with a great story idea with another person. Or your discussions and critiques of one another’s works are inspiring. So you decide to co-…

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October 8, 2026 at 9:05 AM

James Prosser

@james-prosser.bsky.social

Struggling to write a compelling opening line for your book? 📚
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September 27, 2026 at 3:19 PM

James Prosser

@james-prosser.bsky.social

Beat writer's block with one click: Change your font!
When the words stop coming, switching your document's look rewires your perspective and gets your brain back on track. Check out my books at www.jamesprosser-author.com!
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September 21, 2026 at 9:18 AM

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@abyzoradio.bsky.social

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August 29, 2026 at 1:12 AM

Bold Quill Studio

@boldquillstudio.bsky.social

My fave goofy editing trick: The "By Zombies" Test. Add "by zombies" after your verb. If the sentence still makes sense, it's likely passive voice.

"The window was broken..." (by zombies) ✅ Passive
"The storm broke..." (by zombies) ❌ Active
It works every time.

#WritingHacks #Grammar #AmWriting

September 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM

Bold Quill Studio

@boldquillstudio.bsky.social

The [TK] placeholder is a fast-drafter's best friend.
• Stuck on a name? [TK NAME]
• Need a fact? [TK RESEARCH]
• Dialogue is clunky? [TK FIX]
It's a searchable note for your future self. Keep the momentum. Fix it in revisions.

What's your #1 trick for staying in the flow?
#WritingHacks #FirstDraft

September 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM

Bold Quill Studio

@boldquillstudio.bsky.social

Before you finalize a character name, run this quick 3-step test:

1. Say it out loud. (Does it flow?)
2. Google it. (Is it a famous person?)
3. Check the initials. (Any weird acronyms?)

What's your own "final check" for a character name?
#WritingHacks #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity

August 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM

Hope

@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