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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

It’s been a minute since I’ve had an early morning writing session. Who’s with me? #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Spring is just glorious on Princeton’s campus. 🌸

Pink magnolias in bloom in front of historic stone building

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Nothing like NYC at holiday time. Wishing you all the joys of the season and an excellent New Year ahead! ✨ #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

Woman in winter coat and hat standing in front of plaza near Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Fall is by far my favorite season. On the surface, it seems to be an ending to something, but I see it more as a place where possibility begins. #5amwritersclub #writing #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

I don’t think I could possibly be more excited for the opening of the new @princetonartmuseum.bsky.social! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/a...

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A Storied Art Collection at Princeton Gets a New Home

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

What a beautiful weekend it has been! Spent yesterday enjoying a favorite summer activity: listening to the carillon bells at Princeton’s Cleveland Tower. 🌈

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

‘Morning, early birds! Who else is out there putting in the time, bleary eyed and all? May your words flow easily today and always. #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Getting a little inspiration from the Jane Austen exhibit at The Morgan in NYC. #writing #amwriting #books #writingcommunity #writerslife

Woman in a white dress with blue flowers stands in front of a sign with silhouette of Jane Austen.

Original copy of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility opened to the title page in a display case.

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Back from the 2025 Historical Novel Society North American conference with lots of motivation and new ideas! Always great to see old friends and to make new connections—a sweet reminder of the importance of community as a creative person. #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife #hns2025

Woman in front of banner with letter H fashioned as a castle

Large banquet room of people at round tables with speaker at podium at front

Conference room filled with people and a speaker at podium at the front

Small room filled with rows of people sitting in a semicircular shape, and others standing in the back

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Don’t underestimate the power of creating this container every day where words and ideas can enter. #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

This morning’s accompaniment? An open window (finally!) and plentiful birdsong. Happy writing, all! #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Wondering every morning how I do this, then immediately remembering why. Hope your why is driving you even an inch forward today. Happy writing! #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Back at it this morning. Helps to have the best company. (And some strong coffee. ☕️) Cheers! #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

It’s raining here this morning. Always good weather for a writing session. #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Good morning, #5amwritersclub. Been here, but quiet. Today I am using my voice and thinking about authorial voice, in particular. What does it mean for you? #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

One thing I have discovered: Love is wherever you look for it. Happy Valentine’s Day to my fellow early birds and artists! #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

It's an honor to be a judge, once again, for Syracuse University Newhouse School's Mirror Awards. We're looking for the best reporting on the media industry from the past year. Just two more days until the submission deadline! newhouse.syracuse.edu/centers/mirr...

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Mirror Awards

The Mirror Awards are the most important awards for recognizing excellence in media industry reporting.

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

For someone who is good with words, good at working for others, but struggles at times with accountability to myself, this roll call is everything. We’ve got this. Let’s go! #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

No one ever said this was easy. Be kind to yourself. Showing up consistently is all it takes. May the words flow easily for you this morning! #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Here and ready, but my goodness, I hope it warms up soon! Wishing you cozy blankets, cozy beverages and lots of warm words flowing. Happy writing, all! #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Happy Monday! It’s off to the races for me this morning. Setting the pace for the week—and hopefully the months ahead as I revise my WIP. #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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a jockey rides a horse on a race track

Alt: a jockey rides a horse on a race track

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Another week in the books. I used to set numerical goals for myself. I found they were inhibiting, especially when judging myself for missing the mark. Success now is showing up, being present, making progress no matter what it looks like. #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Ice storm here last night. It’s a sugar-coated world outside, so pretty and inspiring. What’s inspiring you today? #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Awake ahead of my alarm today. Not exactly my favorite way to steal back time, but I’ll take it. Happy writing! #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Hunkered down for another #5amwritersclub. Coffee ☕️ ✅ Laptop 💻 ✅ Absurdly large blanket ✅ Whatever accompaniments help get you through these cold, lonely mornings, may you find success on your journey. #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Happy Monday, #5amwritersclub! It’s the start of another week. Another chance to catch words from the ether and assemble them into our most vivid dreams. Let’s go! #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I was away and off my schedule earlier this week. Hoping to bring it today. If not now, when? Happy writing, all! #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Who else is ready to go? Wishing you a productive writing session! #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

And so, another week ends. Feeling good about the progress I have made. You should, too, no matter what that looked like for you. It all adds up. #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

My third day rewriting inside a single chapter. Cranking up the heat. 🔥 #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Another morning in the single digits here. Today I’m going for a full pot of tea to warm up. 🫖 #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

“This is precisely the time when artists go to work. … We speak. We write. We do language. That’s how civilizations heal.” —Toni Morrison Let’s get to work, y’all. #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

First decision every morning is coffee or tea. Today is undoubtedly a coffee day. Extra strong. 🥱☕️ Let’s do this! #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Building worlds then laying down the words. We are architects and laborers. Wishing you a solid construction for your work today. 🛠️ #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Not sure what the day will bring, but this part is reliable: my showing up. Happy writing, all! #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Made it to the end of the week! Thanks for the good company and the encouragement on these cold, lonely mornings #5amwritersclub. Tipping my coffee cup to you and wishing you a productive session! ✏️☕️ #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

So much of writing a book has been becoming the person who can write that book. Here’s to the becoming, the unfolding, the mystery of it all. We honor that every time we sit down to write. Sometimes the work is ourselves. #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

It's been hard to read about the #LAfires having visited for the first time in November and having had such a wonderful experience. One of the last photos I took before we left was of this peaceful corner near the bar area at Moonshadows in Malibu. Sad to learn that today it is no longer there.

Seated buddha statue next to window with a beach view at night

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Good morning, early birds! I’m about a month into my new writing routine. Can’t stop, won’t stop. Who’s with me? 💃🏻 #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Awake ahead of my alarm today thanks to not one, but two chirping smoke detectors. Take this as your reminder to check your batteries. 🥴 Stay safe, and happy writing! #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

A light snow on campus today for our return to the office.

Snow on ground in front of stone building.

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Happy Monday, #5amwritersclub! Worked some over the weekend and am taking this morning to journal and reset. Feels good not to always drive so hard—to make the time and space to plan, assess and check in with myself. #writerslife #writingcommunity

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Such a weird week with the holiday in the middle, plus it’s a Friday. But no excuses for me this morning. Tea is ready, and so am I. Cheers! 🍵 #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Among the thoughtful Christmas gifts I received this year for my early morning writing sessions, a hooded blanket and loose leaf green tea. #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

Black tin filled with loose leaf green tea

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Happy 2025, all! May this be a bright start for an excellent year in the making!

Sun hovering above the sea with a rock pier in the foreground

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Interviewing pro tip: Your chance of getting a job diminishes exponentially with each follow up that does not include a thank you for the original interview.

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Denise S. Valenti @denisevalenti.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Rolling into 2025 with passion and purpose — and with a solid routine that I plan to sustain. Wishing all of my fellow writers and creatives a happy, productive and satisfying New Year! #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity #writerslife

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