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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Publishing novels, quitting the day job, talking books with Terry Gross on NPR 😂 #momswritersclub

Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I’ve become comfortable with rejection, but i struggle the most with “maybes” — like I’m within an arms reach but not quite there #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The best part is knowing that I always have an outlet to express myself - good, bad, true, fiction #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Typically I write 2x week very early in the morning, and once a week I log on to write in tandem with a few writer pals #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Hi! I’m Julia, a fiction writer and magazine editor, and mom to a 10 yo 👧 and a 6 yo 👦. Revising two novels ✨ when I’m not writing features or wrangling kids #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I recently found an external hard drive of 15 yrs of digital photos and have been enjoying editing and reliving some hijinks #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I just printed out a monster MS that I’m hoping to breathe more life into, if possible, this summer #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Not if anyone is with me! 🤣 back before kids, I wrote a lot when I traveled. #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Summer weather makes me write strategically - early in the morning to make the most of nice days #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I have a monster list of things to apply for - residencies, conferences, publications, etc - and if I’m stuck I like to apply for opportunities that can help me grow #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Hi! I’m Julia, a writer in Silicon Valley and mom to two kiddos. Just got my second full request on a novel project! 🤞 #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

A Separate Peace. Quiet on the Western Front. My 10th grade English teacher once joked that the theme of our curriculum was “white men at war.” I couldn’t unsee that

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

I do the bulk of my fiction writing in 30 minute chunks between 530-6 am, two days a week #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Yes! My first project is set in southern Spain, and one of the major scenes happens during Three Kings Day. I had written the scene as a religious play, then rewrote it when I realized most towns recognize the holiday with a citywide procession #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

In my first book project, I originally had several different chapters written by multiple characters (every member of a family in a new country). I ended up having to narrow it down to two povs for clarity #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

My first MS, which still needs revision, likely needs 1-2 subplots removed. I’m putting off revision by writing something else - with the hope it’ll be clearer when I return. #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

I make a folder for each chapter, and if I cut something from the draft I’ll save the section as its own doc within the appropriate folder. Might explain why I’m running low on Gmail storage space 🤣 #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Hi! I’m Julia in NorCal, mama to an almost 10 yo and an almost 6 yo. I’m about 67k into a novel about grief and parenthood. #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

I hate adverbs in part bc I use them too much, so usually I do a find replace for “ly” - also I’ll search for words like “be able to,” “just,” “that,” “like,” all my usual suspects #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

I’m currently writing a romantic triangle and trying to decide if the main character goes for one or ultimately flies solo #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Not necessarily for books, but I listen to podcasts that review tv shows I like (Pop Culture Happy Hour is great from NPR). As far as my own work goes, first I need to publish a book 🤞

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Both, but in general I over write and then go back, cut and rearrange #momswritersclib

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Sometimes. I have noticed that Ill get a new idea as a means to procrastinating a different project 🤣 #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Right now I have two different critique groups who are reading excerpts and offering ideas. Printing things out and reading aloud helps too! #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Hi! I’m Julia in San Jose, mama to 👦👧, magazine editor by day and fiction writer by…very early in the morning. About 60k into my novel project! #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Definitely character-driven (anything)! I want to understand how a character’s perception of their world informs the story #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

I suppose the work I do doesn’t involve a ton of large-scale world building, but it helps that i set it in my hometown and have a clear map of where events take place #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

I think a lot about “stage directions.” How do these characters move about their world, and am I capturing it well? #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

I think world building is important, regardless of genre, because you need to fully inhabit the spaces you’re exploring. I write contemporary/upmarket, so world building may not be as explicit as other genres, but it’s still important. #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Hi! I’m Julia in NorCal. I am an editor, fiction writer and mama to two kiddos. Chipping away at a novel manuscript #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Pretty sure she’d favor a dirty diana (double shot of espresso mixed with chai) #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

My biggest win is staying on track with my goal to complete - and by keeping a word count journal! #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Absolutely. The characters I love most live entire lives before and after I meet them. I often think about where they will end up years after the central conflict resolves (or doesn’t) #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

When starting a scene I like to think about setting insofar as it expresses conflict. Ie, describing how a room feels when an antagonist enters it #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

This current project is divided into days (the present of the novel occurs over 8 days) with several flashback chapters interspersed throughout #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

It’s been great so far because I’ve reconnected with three different writing groups and feel so inspired by the work they share. #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Hi 👋 I’m Julia in San Jose, mama to a 👧 and a 👦 who keep me on my toes when I’m not writing features for SJSU or fiction at 5 am. Currently 52k into a manuscript I hope to finish this year 🤞#momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Usually, I take a break and write something totally different. Or I go back to square one and focus on the character, conflict or big question that intrigued me in the first place. #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Since transitioning to longer works, I’ve finally adopted outlining. I like to know the general shape and arc before sifting down to write. #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

In the first chapter, she learns her late father wasn’t biologically related to her. Miri wants to understand family secrets while holding onto a pretty big one herself #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Finish first full draft of novel 2 and take another pass at novel 1. Would also love to publish something shorter (story or CNF) #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

In 2025, I got 8 full requests on MS #1 (which ultimately needs another revision). Made it to 50k in my second novel project, got a scholarship to a conference, interviewed Amy Tan. Onward! #momswritersclub

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Hi and happy 2026! Julia from CA, typing on one hand while sandwiched between kiddos watching Wreck it Ralph. Writing a novel about grief and love 💕 #momswritersclub

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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

🎉We're baaacckk!!!🎉 RevPit's #10Queries October event opens for submissions October 10! #amwriting #writersky #writersofbluesky

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Turns out Covid still sucks five years in

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Read this in two days. Why did I wait so long #booksky 📚💙

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#BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event @bluepit.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

#BluePit is back for the summer! Creators in the #WritingCommunity, #GameDev & #IndieDev, #TTRPG, and #Comic communities get ready to pitch or promote your projects! #BluePit will be taking place again on July 13th, 2025! And #BluePitHype starts July 8th! #WriteSky #Writers #AmAgenting #LitAgents

Text overlaid on a sunny scene of wildflowers and a trail of bright orange and yellow butterflies.

#BluePit - A Storytelling Hype/Pitch Event

What It Is:
An event designed to uplift storytellers of any media. All works are welcome, regardless of the stage (e.g., Drafting, Editing, Querying, On Submission, or Published).

When:
July 13th, 2025 and will run the full 24 hours!

#BluePit Rules:
Limit 3 posts per WIP; multiple works allowed.
Include correct emojis to appear in media specific feeds
Use appropriate tags (see Tag list)
All images must include ALT text. No AI.
Everyone is encouraged to like and repost
Use the #BluePit feeds to find and support others.
Agents, editors, and publishers are welcome to participate and can also use #BluePit feeds without a BlueSky account

#Emojis for custom media feeds:
Writing (e.g. “#bluepit 📖”)
Game Dev (e.g. “#bluepit 🎮”)
Comics (e.g. “#bluepit 💥”)
TTRPGS (e.g. “#bluepit 🎲”)

Questions:
BluePit.Carrd.Co
@BluePit.Bsky.Social
@ZProspero.bsky.social

#BluePit Tags

MEDIA:
#BluePit 💥 - Comics
#BluePit 🎮 - Game Dev
#BluePit 🎲 - TTRPGs
#BluePit 📖 - Writers

STAGE:
#W - Work In Progress
#Q - Querying
#OS - On Submission
#P - Published

AUDIENCE:
#PB - Picture Book
#MG - Middle Grade
#YA - Young Adult
#A - Adult
#NA - New Adult

REPRESENTATION:
#OV - Own Voices
#LGBT- LGBTQIA+
#DIS - Disabled Creators
#WF - Women's Fiction
#POC - Person of Color
#ND - Neurodivergent
#TR - Transgender

GENRE
#F - Fantasy
#R - Romance
#H - Horror
#SF - Sci-Fi
#M - Mystery
#PN - Paranormal
#C - Crime
#HS - Historical
#SP - Speculative
#PO - Poetry
#NF - Non-Fiction

GAME SYSTEM:
#D20 - 20-sided die based
#D6 - 6-sided die based
#D100 - 100-sided die based
#NAR - Narrative based
#DUN - Dungeon Crawler
#RO - Rogue-Like

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Julia HJ @juliahj.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Next time I feel small I’ll remember this

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