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Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles

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Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Writers: You don’t need more advice—you need the right edits, fast. That’s what Quick Wins deliver. 🎯 Expert feedback ⚡ 2-day turnaround 💸 $99 through June 15th 📍 Perfect for writers ready to get unstuck and make real progress. 👉 buff.ly/KY6L1K1 #writingcommunity #AmQuerying #BookCoaching

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Info-dumping is pace poison. Joel Brigham says ditch the backstory (for now) and let tension do the heavy lifting. Want flow? Earn it scene by scene. Listen to the latest the Writers With Wrinkles pod and fix your first chapter. #writingcommunity #authors #writingpodcast buff.ly/oaaA21Z

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Mirror scene? Dream sequence? Weather report? You might be killing your novel’s momentum on page 1. Joel Brigham explains how to start strong and keep pace. ✍️ Start in the middle, not before it starts. 🎙 Listen now:https://buff.ly/oaaA21Z #amwriting #writing #amediting

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Stuck in the muddy middle? Your manuscript’s not broken—you just need a chapter strategy that actually works. 🔧 Quick Win: Chapter Edit 📄 12 pages + in-line edits + summary 💥 Now just $99 for 1 week 📍https://buff.ly/KY6L1K1 #AmWriting #writingcommunity #BookCoach #developmentaledit

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Quick Wins now just $99 (was $149)! Get your chapter or query edited fast (2 days!) with professional insight. 📍 Limited time only – ends June 15th! buff.ly/KY6L1K1 #WritingCommunity #AmQuerying #amwriting

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Book Coaching | Beth McMullen

Beth McMullen Book Coaching: Your writing deserves to shine. Whether you're starting your first book or refining your craft, my personalized coaching provides the structure, expertise, and support to…

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Your draft isn’t slow because it’s quiet. It’s slow because nothing’s happening. Joel Brigham on the Writers with Wrinkles pod breaks down why tension > noise, and why urgency—not action—fuels pace. 🎧 A must-listen for anyone stuck mid-draft. #amwriting #writingcommunity #authors buff.ly/oaaA21Z

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

First-draft paralysis? Joel Brigham on the Writers with Wrinkles pod says first drafts should suck—it’s how you finish. Skip perfection, info-dumps, & cliché openers. Momentum > polishing. 🎧 Listen now and get your draft done. #WritingPodcast #AmWriting

Drafting Without Fear: Writing Momentum and Mistakes to Avoid, with editor Joel Brigham - Writers With Wrinkles

Beth and Lisa are joined by editor and author Joel Brigham to discuss the messy, magical process of drafting. Joel shares practical advice to help writers overcome perfectionism and keep their…

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

You did the work. The query's solid. The manuscript sings. Still nothing? Welcome to publishing. Let’s talk about the role of luck (and how not to lose your mind waiting for it). buff.ly/o7LZ4MZ #amwriting #writingcommunity #amediting #amquerying #authors #writing #writers #authorcommunity

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Publishing isn’t fair. Hard truth, softer landing: this week’s post is about keeping your momentum when the system makes no damn sense. #amwriting #writingcommunity #amediting #amquerying #authors #writing #writers #authorcommunity buff.ly/o7LZ4MZ

Pixie Dust & Publishing: Why Hard Work Isn’t Always Enough (and What To Do About It)

Let’s start with a brutal truth: getting a literary agent is hard.

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

You revised. You sweated the small stuff. You queried. Still no bites? It’s not you. It’s publishing. New post on why “doing it right” isn’t always enough—and how to survive the randomness without setting your laptop on fire. #amwriting #writingcommunity #amquerying buff.ly/o7LZ4MZ

Pixie Dust & Publishing: Why Hard Work Isn’t Always Enough (and What To Do About It)

Let’s start with a brutal truth: getting a literary agent is hard.

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

White Lotus is slow. But not the good kind. New post on how to tell if your book has the same issue—and how to fix it. #writers #amediting #writingcommunity buff.ly/yMSlVbS

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

If you’re writing scenes where nothing changes—cut them. Or give them a job. No freeloaders. #writing #amwriting #authorcommunity buff.ly/yMSlVbS

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Pacing check: What happens? Why does it matter? What’s the charge? If the answer is “vibes,” your scene’s on life support. #writingcommunity #authors #amquerying buff.ly/yMSlVbS

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Not all short scenes = fast pacing. Not all lush prose = slow. Pacing is about urgency, not speed. Break that myth wide open in this week’s post. #amwriting #amediting #writers buff.ly/yMSlVbS

Is Your Pacing Off or Is Your Novel Just Bored?

This is important. It might solve your problems.

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

New Writers with Wrinkles ep is a balm for burnt-out brains. 🌪️ Beth & Lisa on: – What “voice” actually is – How to NOT panic when edits hit – Accepting that 2 pages/month is still progress Link: buff.ly/BEjfe7M #WritingCommunity #Podcast #VoiceInWriting #EditorialLife #BurnoutRecovery

To Edit or Not to Edit? (An Ask B&L Episode) - Writers With Wrinkles

Episode Summary: In this engaging Ask B&L episode, Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid tackle two of the most commonly asked questions from aspiring authors: what is voice in writing and how do you…

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Van Gogh built his style through influence—reinterpreting Millet and Hiroshige with his own emotional lens. Writers: your voice starts as an echo and sharpens over time. That’s not a flaw. That’s the process. Full post on how imitation becomes authenticity 🔗 buff.ly/5dWHaoR #writingtips

Van Gogh Didn’t Start with Starry Night

or, how imitating other artists helped Van Gogh (and can help you) find your true creative voice

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Van Gogh didn’t start with Starry Night. He started by imitating. Writers: imitation isn’t failure—it’s phase one. Your voice is under there, waiting. More in my latest Substack: buff.ly/9uEdrjR #AmWriting #VanGogh #WritingVoice #WritersOfBluesky #writingcommunity

Van Gogh Didn’t Start with Starry Night

or, how imitating other artists helped Van Gogh (and can help you) find your true creative voice

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Van Gogh didn’t start with Starry Night—he began by studying the artists he admired. Imitating style is how your voice starts to speak. It’s not cheating. It’s craft. It's how you find YOUR voice. buff.ly/9uEdrjR #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AmEditing #WritingHelp #authors #writers

Van Gogh Didn’t Start with Starry Night

or, how imitating other artists helped Van Gogh (and can help you) find your true creative voice

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Brian Selznick said writing about first love at 16 meant leaving “secret rooms” for readers to interpret. Nothing spoon-fed. All heart. 🎧 Catch the convo now: buff.ly/W7kTIMB #amwriting #writers #writingcommunity #authors #writingpodcast #writingtips #publishing #howtowriteabook #writingjourney

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Favorite takeaway from our Brian Selznick interview? “You can use coincidence to get INTO a story, but not to get OUT of it.”' 📻 Don’t miss Season 4, Ep 10 → buff.ly/W7kTIMB #amwriting #writers #writingcommunity #authors #writingpodcast #writingtips #publishing #howtowriteabook #writingjourney

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

📢 Brian Selznick on Writers with Wrinkles: How does one turn 9 months in an empty Rome into a heart-wrenching YA love story? 🏛️❤️ Tune in to hear about elephants, Caravaggios, & vulnerability as power. 🎧 buff.ly/W7kTIMB #amwriting #queerbooks #writingpod #bookcommunity #writingcommunity

Love, Art & Storytelling in Rome: Brian Selznick on his new novel Run Away With Me - Writers With Wrinkles

Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode, Beth and Lisa welcome bestselling author and illustrator Brian Selznick to discuss his latest YA novel Run Away With Me. Brian shares how personal history,…

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Slow burns > fast scrolls. Your story still matters. New post on bookstores, readers, and hope ➡️ buff.ly/ExKwrI0 #WritersLife

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Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Monday mood: Let’s get that book moving. I coach writers from “meh” to “manuscript.” Curious? Come peek: 📍 buff.ly/LsBrr2O #AmWriting #BookCoach #WritingCommunity #WritingTips #FinishYourBook #WritersLife #WriteYourBook

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Writing a book? I’m a coach for writers ready to finish. Not with shame, guilt, or “shoulds”—but with structure, insight, and yes… some fun. 🛠 buff.ly/LsBrr2O #AmWriting #BookCoach #WritingCommunity #WritingTips #FinishYourBook #WritersLife #WriteYourBook

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Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

If books are dead, somebody forgot to tell Boulder Bookstore. 📚✨ Full shelves, full hearts, and the reason your writing still matters. New essay here → buff.ly/ExKwrI0 #WritingCommunity

Books Are Dead (Except They're Not!)

Filed under: “Rumors of my demise…”

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Look up. Listen. Steal details. The world is your story prompt machine, if you’d just unplug a bit. Need help turning those sparks into a full novel? Hi, I’m Beth. Let’s write your book. 🔗 buff.ly/LsBrr2O #IndieAuthors #WritingCoach #writingcommunity #FirstDraftClub #WritingSupport

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Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Need a no-BS book coach? I help writers get unstuck, get focused, and get PUBLISHED. Let’s go from “I might write a book…” to “I just signed my deal.” 🔗 buff.ly/LsBrr2O #AmWriting #BookCoach #WritingCommunity #WritingTips #FinishYourBook #WritersLife #WriteYourBook

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Book Coaching | Beth McMullen

Beth McMullen Book Coaching: Your writing deserves to shine. Whether you're starting your first book or refining your craft, my personalized coaching provides the structure, expertise, and support to…

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Unfiltered. Unrehearsed. Unapologetically honest. This week’s podcast episode is a reminder: 📚 Your story started with something real. Revisit it. Reignite it. 🎙 Listen here: buff.ly/e0Wga86 #amwriting #writers #writingcommunity #authors #writingpodcast #writingtips #publishing #howtowriteabook

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

🚨 Last chance to enter my birthday giveaway! Win a full MG edit + strategy call ($3,500 value). ✅ Subscribe: bethmcmullenbooks.substack.com ✅ Fill out: buff.ly/H9g5vOq Closes at 11:59 PM! #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AmEditing #WritingHelp #QuerySupport #WritingCoach #authors #writers

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Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Ever stared at your WIP and thought, “What’s even the point?” Beth & Lisa get it. In this week’s episode, they talk origin stories, despair, and why we write anyway. 🔗 buff.ly/7mgX5eU #amwriting #writers #writingcommunity #authors #writingpodcast #writingtips #publishing #howtowriteabook

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

“Started writing out of pure SPITE” — Beth “Started writing after burnout + Chardonnay” — Lisa Writers, if you’ve lost your spark, this Writers With Wrinkles ep is your recharge. 🎧

Writing Origin Stories! Do you have one? - Writers With Wrinkles

🎙️ Episode Summary: In this special "Ask Beth & Lisa" episode of Writers With Wrinkles, Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid explore the emotional challenges of the current creative climate and share their…

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

🎂 It’s my birthday—so I’m giving away a $3,500 MG manuscript edit! To enter: ✅ Subscribe: bethmcmullenbooks.substack.com ✅ Fill this form: buff.ly/H9g5vOq #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AmEditing #WritingHelp #QuerySupport #WritingCoach #authors #writers

You CAN write a book! | Beth McMullen | Substack

Hard truths, solid tips, and zero fluff for fiction writers tired of spinning their wheels. Click to read "You CAN write a book!", by Beth McMullen, a Substack publication with hundreds of…

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Just a little teaser... tomorrow is my birthday 🎂 and I’m launching something special for Middle Grade authors. If you're polishing a manuscript, stay close. You won't want to miss this. #birthdaygiveaway #MGwriters #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AmEditing #WritingHelp #WritingCoach #authors

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Writing Tip: Set a goal so small you can't trip over it even in flip-flops. 🩴 This week’s newsletter is about choosing one abandoned draft to bring back from the dead. No guilt. Just momentum. 🔥 buff.ly/LmjXUUh #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AmEditing #WritingHelp #QuerySupport #WritingCoach

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Sunday reset = time to get unstuck. ✨ Quick Win Edits give you pro-level help on the chapter or query letter you’ve been avoiding. Fast. Kind. Useful. 📎 buff.ly/RY0Z5kh #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AmEditing #WritingHelp #QuerySupport #WritingCoach #authors #writers

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Moment of silence for “final_draft3_REALLYfinal.docx” 💀 My Substack this week is a literary seance for unfinished novels and the writers who ghosted them. Come for the emotional truth, stay for the cozy mystery with no murder. Read all about it. buff.ly/37cNYPM #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

Welcome to the Book Graveyard

(Where Unfinished Manuscripts Go to Die)

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Weekend writing checklist: ☑ Open doc ☑ Panic ☑ Snack ☑ Rewrite Chapter 1 again ...or 👇 🧠 Quick Win: Chapter Edit Smart feedback. Fast turnaround. 📎 buff.ly/d37Lui0 #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AmEditing #WritingHelp #QuerySupport #WritingCoach #authors #writers

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Before you rewrite that chapter again, get feedback that actually helps. 🛠️ Quick Win: Chapter Edit 12 pages. Edits + summary. 48hr turnaround. Clarity starts here ⬇ 📎 buff.ly/MUSBTq4 #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AmEditing #WritingHelp #QuerySupport #WritingCoach #authors #writers

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Query letter = first impression. If yours is more chaos than clarity, let’s fix that. 📬 Quick Win: Query Letter Edit ✔️ Sharp, helpful feedback ✔️ 48hr turnaround 📎 buff.ly/K47Toa2 #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AmEditing #WritingHelp #QuerySupport #WritingCoach #authors #writers

Book Coaching | Beth McMullen

Beth McMullen Book Coaching: Your writing deserves to shine. Whether you're starting your first book or refining your craft, my personalized coaching provides the structure, expertise, and support to…

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

The best feedback is clear, kind, and specific. That’s what I aim for in every Quick Win edit—whether it’s your first chapter or your query letter. Smart, actionable notes. No fluff. 👉 buff.ly/yYgeLEO #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AmEditing #WritingHelp #QuerySupport #WritingCoach #authors

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Stuck in first chapter purgatory? Your story deserves to be read. You just need to clear the fog. Let’s find the fix—and fast. 🎯 Quick Win: Chapter Edit 🚀 2-day turnaround 🔗 buff.ly/B2VeGoI #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AmEditing #WritingHelp #QuerySupport #WritingCoach #authors #writers

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Let’s be honest: your mom thinks your book is great. So does your cat. You need someone who will tell you what’s actually working—and what’s not. That’s where I come in. ✨ Quick Wins: Chapter + Query Help 📎 buff.ly/uAwPS4X #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AmEditing #WritingHelp #QuerySupport

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

12 pages = not a lot. But also somehow… way too many when you're stuck. If your opening chapter feels off, I’ll help you figure out why. 🛠️ Quick Win: Chapter Edit Details here: buff.ly/hpYSBAY #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AmEditing #WritingHelp #QuerySupport #WritingCoach #authors #writers

Is This Chapter a Hot Mess or Just Misunderstood?

Why you might need a set of eyes that don't belong to your cat.

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Querying is hard enough. Don’t let a wobbly letter take you out of the game before you even get started. ✍️ Query Letter Edits = ✅ Tactical notes ✅ Clear next steps ✅ $149 / 2-day turnaround 👉 buff.ly/dxN7ahT #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AmEditing #WritingHelp #QuerySupport #WritingCoach

Is This Chapter a Hot Mess or Just Misunderstood?

Why you might need a set of eyes that don't belong to your cat.

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Book coaching is not just “rah-rah, you got this!” (Though yes, I’ll cheer you on too.) It’s about knowing what to do next. That’s the heart of Quick Win edits. Read more here 👉 buff.ly/DG20WbT #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AmEditing #WritingHelp #QuerySupport #WritingCoach #authors #writers

Is This Chapter a Hot Mess or Just Misunderstood?

Why you might need a set of eyes that don't belong to your cat.

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Not every writer needs a full coaching package. Sometimes you just need someone to look at this one thing and tell you what’s wrong. That’s what Quick Wins are for. 🎯 Chapter Edits 📬 Query Letter Help ⚡ Fast. Focused. Affordable. Full breakdown → buff.ly/IKOMh2T #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

Is This Chapter a Hot Mess or Just Misunderstood?

Why you might need a set of eyes that don't belong to your cat.

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Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Your query letter isn’t working, and you don’t know why. You’re smart. You’ve tried. But… it still reads like a bad group project from high school. 📝 I can help. Quick Win: Query Letter Edit → one round of sharp, tactical feedback. $149. 💌 buff.ly/uufIWsH #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AmEditing

Is This Chapter a Hot Mess or Just Misunderstood?

Why you might need a set of eyes that don't belong to your cat.

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Your critique group says “it’s not landing.” Your brain says “just light it on fire.” Your cat says “it’s fine.” Try a new voice—mine. 📍 Quick Wins = targeted edits that show you what’s working, what’s not, and how to fix it. 👉 buff.ly/HTcri6y #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AmEditing #WritingHelp

Is This Chapter a Hot Mess or Just Misunderstood?

Why you might need a set of eyes that don't belong to your cat.

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Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Writing this weekend? Protect your voice—don’t let edits erase your story. Catch this episode of Writers With Wrinkles. 🎧 buff.ly/2Ng9BEj #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AmEditing #WritingHelp #QuerySupport #authors #writers #podcas #publishing #howtowriteabook #writingjourney #publishingjourney

Beth McMullen...co-hosts Writers With Wrinkles @bethmcmullen.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

That chapter you’ve rewritten six times and still side-eye every time you open the doc? 🧠 It’s not cursed. It just needs another set of eyes. (Hi 👋 That’s me.) 🎯 Quick Win: Chapter Edit 12 pages. In-line notes. Real feedback. 2-day turnaround. 📎 #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #AmEditing

Is This Chapter a Hot Mess or Just Misunderstood?

Why you might need a set of eyes that don't belong to your cat.

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