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Liz Champion

@lizchampion.bsky.social
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Writer, coach, teacher. I write Midlife Without a Map on Substack about the highs, lows and laughs of midlife. Founder member @womenwritersnet.bsky.social

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Liz Champion @lizchampion.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Good morning, Monday. I took this photo over the weekend, just before I realised the woods were on fire. (There’s always a drama.) This week is a much needed calm with lots of writing time. On Wednesday (10am to 12pm on Zoom), I’m hosting Make Your Writing Happen. It’s free. All welcome.
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Women Writers Network @womenwritersnet.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Here's some food for thought on what facial expressions can convey in #Writing.
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Valeria Vescina @valeriavescina.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
A helpful article from @markleslie.bsky.social: open.substack.com/pub/starkref... #WritingCommunity #booksky
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You Don't Have To Figure This Out Alone
Resources and help for writers navigating the complex (and often judgmental) publishing world.
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Women Writers Network @womenwritersnet.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Our dear friend and founder member of #womenwritersnet @valeriavescina.bsky.social is celebrating the release of the second edition of her debut novel #ThatSummerInPuglia on 2 April. Published by @breakthroughbook.bsky.social, do grab yourself a copy of this wonderful story.
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Valeria Vescina @valeriavescina.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
I offer 3 types of #writingretreats in Switzerland’s spectacular Jungfrau Region to suit different writers and projects. You can choose between tutored, semi-tutored and untutored. To learn more and to book: valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #WritingCommunity #writing #books #booksky #writingtips
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Women Writers Network @womenwritersnet.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Morning all at #womenwritersnet this is @gailaldwin.bsky.social on the account. Thanks to @valeriavescina.bsky.social for last week's posts. We've got an exciting event coming up on Thursday when we chat with @ruthwriter.bsky.social about her book #TheLastWeekOfHim. Do join us at 6pm BST.
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Women Writers Network @womenwritersnet.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Read about @lizchampion.bsky.social's new book #BeforeWorkAndAtWeekends on her substack. If you're free on Saturday 18 April 2026 from 11am to 12pm, do drop into Barnsley Libraries at The Lightbox where Liz will be sharing her collection of essays on midlife. lizchampion.substack.com/p/will-you-j...
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Will you join me for my book launch?
My new book is coming soon…
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Women Writers Network @womenwritersnet.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Read the latest from our very own @lizchampion.bsky.social's Substack: 'The point I’m trying to make is that I’ve been thinking a lot about clothes and confidence lately, and the psychology behind them.' open.substack.com/pub/lizchamp...?
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Do I need my big coat?
The question I’ve been asking all month
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Women Writers Network @womenwritersnet.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Are you in or near Barnsley? Then join our very own @lizchampion.bsky.social on Sat 18 April (11:00 - 12:00) for the launch of "Before Work and at Weekends", a collection of her favourite pieces from her Substack. lizchampion.substack.com/p/will-you-j... #writingcommunity #booksky
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Will you join me for my book launch?
My new book is coming soon…
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Women Writers Network @womenwritersnet.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
The latest Substack post from our very own @lizchampion.bsky.social. How being ill with the flu and sitting with a Lemsip may, in fact, be an inspiration (when combined with watching the Winter Olympics!) to try out new sports, once you're well again...! lizchampion.substack.com/p/on-the-sof... 💪
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On the sofa with a Lemsip, dreaming of Olympic halfpipe glory
Dreaming of sporting success and, randomly, Corfu
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Women Writers Network @womenwritersnet.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Save the date: our next #womenwritersnet #AuthorInterview takes place on Thursday 26 February and it’s with @ncashmanfiction.bsky.social!
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Women Writers Network @womenwritersnet.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
The latest Substack post from our very own @lizchampion.bsky.social, with the three books she's about to start reading. #bookrecs #booksky lizchampion.substack.com/p/three-new-...
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Valeria Vescina @valeriavescina.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
From @womenwritersnet.bsky.social colleague and friend @lizchampion.bsky.social, four recommendations of the best #shortstories she read over the last twelve months! lizchampion.substack.com/p/short-stor... #womenwriters #booksky
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Short stories I’ve enjoyed
My 12-stories in 12 months writing challenge continues
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Sandy Bennett-Haber @sandybennett-haber.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
As part of the 5 trees, 5 walks, 5 poems launch @abs.ventures, Fiona and I read my speculative fiction story ‘There’s a Fungus Among-Us’. If you are a fan of art celebrating trees I recommend getting yourself a copy! www.artwalkporty.co.uk/publication/...
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Valeria Vescina @valeriavescina.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
From friend and @womenwritersnet.bsky.social colleague @lizchampion.bsky.social, a Substack post on the chaos of Christmas shopping despite the best-laid plans... lizchampion.substack.com/p/embracing-...
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Embracing the Christmas chaos
I’m not ready but I am calm
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Women Writers Network @womenwritersnet.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Still searching for last minute Christmas gifts? Here's a post from our very own @lizchampion.bsky.social on the books she gifted last year. A selection to suit all tastes (doesn't matter that it was last year because books never go out of fashion 😉) lizchampion.substack.com/p/books-i-gi...
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Books I gifted last Christmas
Fiction + nonfiction + children’s books + young adult—basically everything I bought for my friends and family
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Valeria Vescina @valeriavescina.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
From friend and @womenwritersnet.bsky.social colleague @nastasyaparker.bsky.social, another great read: a thought-provoking post about the #writing craft and much more. "It takes time to find a story’s heart, front door, and back door." #WritingCommunity
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Valeria Vescina @valeriavescina.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Looking for a #writingretreat? I’m holding three next year: in March, June and Sept. Holidays leave us with great memories. Retreats do that AND leave us with #writing skills for life. valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #WritingCommunity #writingworkshop #creativewriting #writingholiday
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Valeria Vescina @valeriavescina.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Read the latest post from @lizchampion.bsky.social: “I know exactly what I want to do, where I want to be and how I want my life to look. I also know it won’t happen overnight. Change takes time, patience and hard work.” open.substack.com/pub/lizchamp...
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When I feel like I’m failing, taking action is always the answer
Operation ‘Become a Full-time Author’ continues
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Valeria Vescina @valeriavescina.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Many congratulations, @drnaomibaker.bsky.social, on the publication of Voices of Thunder (@reaktionbooks.bsky.social)! #newbooks #earlymodern #herstory
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Valeria Vescina @valeriavescina.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Excited to be interviewing @brethertonwords.bsky.social for our @womenwritersnet.bsky.social live #AuthorInterview of 23 October. SAVE THE DATE and join us as we ask Stephanie all about her award-winning new novel, #TheFireInTheirEyes (@Breakthroughbooks.bsky.social)! #writing #reading
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Rita E. Gould @ritakitty.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
I'm looking forward to being one of the host's for this month's #WomenWritersNet #SkyChat on #WomenWriters and the #Writing Mindset! I'd love to hear what you have to say about this topic on Thursday, 16 October at 6pm BST!
Women Writers Chat 
Join us for a Skychat on Women Writers and the Writing Mindset on Thursday, October 16, 6pm BST.
Follow #WomenWritersNet and @womenwritersnet.bsky.social for details!
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