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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

2.5 years, and now it's done. I don't even know how to feel right now, which is odd because this is my 8th book. Maybe it's because I've never restructured to this degree before, or maybe it's that I'm so invested in this story. I guess it hasn't sunk in yet that the book is done

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

I want to say that if this book isn't on the shelves in bookstores at some point, I don't know that I'll ever have one make it there, but I'm confident in my ability to become a better writer and storyteller. Something will make it there. I hope it's this one because I love it.

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

It's good, so good, and I'm not just saying that because I wrote it. I'm my harshest critic. I don't think I've written anything before this that is a "must read", but this one is. It's sprawling, epic, heartfelt, exciting, and filled with the unexpected.

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

I have one chapter left in my book to revise, and then it's done. I've been working on this book for 2+ years. The final draft is nothing like the first draft (a first for me). I really believe in this book; this series is my legacy, so to speak, the thing I'll leave in this world when I'm gone.

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 16/20 days 📚💙 #Books #BookSky

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 15/20 days 📚💙 #Books #BookSky

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Since I’ve been editing and revising my WIP for about a year, I haven’t actually written much. Today I added a new (needed) scene to the book, and it feels so good to have written something from scratch again. That feeling is so unique and exhilarating! #booksky #writingcommunity

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Bought tickets for AEW All In Texas today. That'll be my first AEW show. Couldn't be more excited!

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 14/20 days 📚💙 #Books #BookSky

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

20 movies that have greatly influenced you, one a day for 20 days, no explanations, no reviews, just posters. 2/20 #filmsky #moviesky #movielovers #films #movies

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 13/20 days 📚💙 #Books #BookSky

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

20 movies that have greatly influenced you, one a day for 20 days, no explanations, no reviews, just posters. 1/20 #filmsky #moviesky #movielovers #films #movies

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 12/20 days 📚💙 #Books #BookSky

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

#WritingCommunity #Snippetshare Quote or reply to share any snippet featuring the word "GREET" She was here and there, at his left and then his right, and only naked air greeted his sword.

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 11/20 days 📚💙 #Books #BookSky

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

I’ve taken the week of from revising my book. However, the other night the creeping feeling that I’m wasting time returned (this always happens when I try to take time off), and I revised a few pages. I hate that my brain won’t let me rest. #WritingSky #WritingCommunity #AuthorSky #BookSky

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 10/20 days 📚💙 #Books #BookSky

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 9/20 days 📚💙 #Books #BookSky

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

You’re right! I’m just falling into imposter syndrome, I think.

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I appreciate the enthusiasm! The first draft has been done, though. I’m working on the final revision, but with changes and moving stuff around over the drafts, I need a few new scenes to smooth things out.

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I’ve been working on my current book for 2+ years now. Final draft is almost done, but I need to write 3 new scenes, and I’m so nervous about writing them. What if they’re not good or they do work as intended? Do all writers get this annoying fear?? #booksky #writingcommunity #writer #author

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 8/20 days 📚💙 #Books #BookSky

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

My starting point is usually a scene (ending or beginning) or a specific character. From there, I develop my characters and their world simultaneously, so the world-building serves the characters at first. Then, I expand the world-building more as I develop the story.

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 7/20 days 📚💙 #Books #BookSky

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 6/20 days 📚💙 #Books #BookSky

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

My #WIP is in the final stage, and I’ve realized I need to add 3 scenes. I’m actually nervous about writing them. Does anyone else get anxious about writing new scenes?!

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

1. Anchorman 2. Step Brothers 3. Talladega Nights

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 5/20 days 📚💙 #Books #BookSky #Booklover

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

“I had never feared meeting such an end at the hands of anyone until I met you.” “Do you still?” she asked with a narrowed gaze. He grinned. “Every day of my life.” #writingcommunity #excerpt #WIP #buriedbysecretsandblood #author #booksky #fantasybook

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 4/20 days 📚💙 #Books #BookSky #Booklover

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

What’s a single frame from a film that could hang in an art gallery? #filmsky

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

It’s a pretty unique experience! It has it’s flaws, I think, but the good far outweighs the bad. Well worth the read, I’d say.

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

He gripped Markson's hand and ran his fingers through the archer's hair. "We lead lives filled with death"—his lip quivered, his chest trembled—"and we relive the fallen and battles over ales and fires." Soldiers die. #booksky #author #excerpt #wip

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 3/20 days 📚💙 #Books #BookSky #Booklover

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 2/20 days 📚💙 #Books #BookSky #Booklover

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

A lone figure floated in the bleeding, storm-ridden sky above the Elroot castle. Her eyes, the red of fresh blood, and her skin, bare like a newborn babe. Thunder boomed, and lightning orbited her. #booksy #WIP #excerpt #author

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 1/20 days 📚💙 #Books #BookSky #Booklover

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N.L. Carter @nlcarterwrites.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Congrats! I’m on my final draft. The editing for book is the most extensive I’ve done yet, and I think it’s easily my best work (certainly my favorite story I’ve written)!

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