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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Finished my FOURTH draft of the novel!!! It’s coming in at 157,000 words (still too long!) but it feels like an actual real book this time. Time to celebrate and rest before diving back in 🎉🎉🎉🎉 #writing 🪐📚

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I’m currently reading The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan, and of all the brilliant things about it, the snarky footnotes are my favorite. #booksky 🪐📚

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I love the momentum that comes near the end of a draft…like I can’t wait to see how this chaos turns out! Forgetting that I created the chaos of course. #writing

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Think I may finally have a draft that comes in at a reasonable word count 🤞 even if I still desperately miss every scene I’ve ever cut. #writing

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

When your library’s ebook system locks you out, and it’s after hours, and all you can do is write the most panicked, desperate message of your life to your librarian 🤣 #reading #librarian #books

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

How do you decide when to foist your manuscript on friends to read? Will it ever be good enough? #writing

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

This academic fantasy had multiple love interests, badass magic tattoos, and hormonal student magicians. Dr. Walden was a nuanced character and a celebration of how wonderful it can be to reach adulthood, even in a society that overvalues youth. The Incandescent by Emily Tesch #booksky 🪐 📚️

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Luna Station Quarterly @lunastation.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Instead of our usual beautiful imagery, this issue's cover features an anti-AI statement in support of artists. 🖤 My editorial talks about it a bit more. www.lunastationquart...

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

I needed this to be a full novel! A haunted, sentient house. A body behind a locked door. Intriguing characters and a desert just far enough in the future to be easily imaginable. Rose/House by Arkady Martine #booksky 📚️ 🪐

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

My story “The Last Birthday Cake” appears in June’s edition of Luna Station Quarterly! This is my first published piece (!!!!!), and I’m so proud and honored that it’s in this wonderful magazine! Buy digital or print copies here: www.lunastationquarterly.com/issues/066/ @lunastation.bsky.social

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Don't hold me to this, but after a dozen re-writes I've finally moved the inciting incident up to the 2nd chapter (instead of the 8th). Please celebrate with me and also help me mourn all the scenes I had to cut to get here. #writing

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

I adored this! Time travel spy thriller, real and messy love story, and a narrator complex and deep enough to be likable and a bit unreliable. #booksky 🪐 📚️

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Don’t know why it took me so long to realize the reason my novel is twice as long as it should be is that I have full stories for two POVs. Duh. But…how do I fix this #writing

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Just when I was almost done with this draft, I decide to abandon it and go back to the beginning 🫠😂 why do I do this to myself? #writing

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Beautiful spot to read about writing #writing

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Anyone else struggle to appreciate 2nd person POV? Just finished a book with this and really wanted to like it—what a brave choice! But in the end the narrative felt too distant. Just couldn’t get on board. #writing

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Really torn between editing to the end of this draft and going back to fix what’s broken in early chapters. Wish I could do both at once 🫠😂

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

One of my weird little flash fiction pieces got accepted for publication! Will have more details soon, but am celebrating my FIRST PUBLISHED PIECE! #writing 📚🪐📚🌈

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

One positive of this nasty chronic health flare is that I’m FINALLY learning to be a bit more flexible about when I write. I still do my best work in the mornings, but writing while dizzy is just not happening. 😵‍💫 #writing #disability

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Desperately trying to cut down my manuscript’s word count while being overly precious about cutting any scenes is killing me. #writing

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Got my first personalized rejection of a short story, saying the piece was “cool” but not the right fit. Taking that as a win! #writing

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Finally feeling like I’m editing my prior draft instead of completely rewriting everything which is So.Damn.Exciting. #writing

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Anyone use dictation to write? I’ve had a lot of vertigo lately that makes it hard to stare at a screen much, which is sad because I’m itching to write. Not sure how weird my writing would get if I was dictating instead of typing, but would love to hear anyone’s experience with this. #writing

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Give me an update on your writing progress? I need inspiration and hearing about other writers writing always helps! #writing

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Been struggling to write lately because of flare ups in my chronic migraines 😞 though it makes anytime I do get to the page that much sweeter. Will take any encouragement or inspiration you’ve got! #writing #migraine

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Every novella I read, I end up just wishing it was a full length novel. Am curious if anyone has novellas they love that felt just right in length? #booksky

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Thanks! Never tried Plottr will check it out.

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Looking for tools to help plan out multiple POVs 😱I was writing along happily following my outline, until this morning I realized one POV is far ahead of the other. Now I’m stuck. Help! Do I run out and buy a pack of notecards? Or is there an electronic tool that works for this? #writing

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Was put on my ass this weekend by one of my worst migraines yet. I’d hoped to finish my next round of outlining, but, as so often happens, my intentions didn’t align with my capacity. It’s a humbling experience to be in these waves of chronic illness…🌊🌊🌊 #disability #writing #migraine

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

There seem to be so many paid sub stacks/newsletters about querying, agents, submissions, etc. Have folks found Duotrope, sub club, or others worth paying for? Specifically for fantasy/speculative fiction writers? #querying #writing

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

I’ve ditched word count goals—as someone with chronic illness, it’s not realistic to pre-prescribe how much I’m going to write. Instead, I’m trying to pop in and say “hello, I love you,” to my novel everyday. Even if it’s just going through a scene in my mind. #writing

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

I can’t think of a single word for this, but can picture exactly what you mean.

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

You know it’s a good book when you get to the last page and frantically go back three chapters just so you won’t be done yet. #booksky

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Taking a flash fiction class has vastly improved my novel! My writing is more vivid and my pacing is better. Would highly recommend this kind of cross-form workshop. More on this in my new blog post: ktreedwrites.com/2026/01/17/f... #amwriting #revision #fiction

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From 1,000 to 100,000: how flash fiction improved my novel

I recently completed Clarion West’s Flash Fiction workshop. It was my first ever class focused on works shorter than a novel–flash fiction is typically capped around 1,000 words. I took…

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

I’m revising the 2nd draft currently

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Turns out reading dialogue out loud does in fact makes it 10x easier to edit! Now please ignore me while I hunch in the corner muttering my manuscript at the wall…. #amwriting #revision #editing

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Agreed, thank you! Sometimes giving yourself permission to do that is so tough.

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Revision is a slog. I keep thinking the 3rd draft should be…better. I’m taking any and all words of advice and encouragement at this point 🫠🫠🫠🫠 #writing

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

A great winter read! A beautiful story about a couple who finds love in each other and in community in the most desolate, rugged of places. The magical element was so interwoven I started to doubt whether it was magic at all. #booksky 🪐 📚

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Any other chronically ill or disabled writers out there who know the feeling of getting a good health day, and it turning into a manic writing session which then crashes you again? I try not to do this, but just can't help it if I wake up clear headed. #writing #migraine #disability

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Very much enjoyed reading this one. The story was a nuanced reflection about power and the moral sacrifices people make to get it. None of the characters' motivations were simple. Looking forward to reading the 2nd book! #booksky 📚 🪐 🌈

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

How many f-bombs is too many? It's very much a part of one of my POV's vocab, but I don't want to overdo it. How do other folks approach swearing or not swearing for your characters? #writing

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

How many times have you rewritten your first chapter? Just started another rewrite, I think this is probably number 6 or 7. #writing #revision

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Finished re-outlining and am about to dive back in to writing my THIRD draft! Have to celebrate every small step of this very long process 🎉🎉 #writing #revision

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Anyone else find they can only write at a certain time of day? I can only seem to make my brain want to write between about 7-10am, which is not convenient for my life. If anyone has managed to expand their natural writing hours, please tell me how! #writing

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

I’m hoping when I stop rearranging chapters and scenes in my head!

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KT Reed @ktreedwrites.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

I keep hoping I’m at the stage to do line edits, but then I decide to rework the plot AGAIN. It’s torture, someone send me some patience please. #amwriting #revision

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