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Roz Morris

@rozmorris.bsky.social
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Author, Turn Right At The Rainbow, Ever Rest, Not Quite Lost, My Memories of a Future Life, Lifeform Three, Nail Your Novel. Editor/speaker. Judge @ International Voices in Creative Non-Fiction Award, Amazon Kindle Storyteller Award

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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 20h
Today is Brian Blessed's 90th birthday! I've just seen Lissa Evans describe how one of her characters is inspired by him. One of mine is too - Wallop in Lifeform Three. He has too much brawly bonhomie & can't do anything quietly. Many happy returns BB - and thanks. Is there a Blessed in your book?
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Is your travel memoir showing the real journey or is it just your holiday snapshots? New post nailyournovel.wordpress.com/2026/10/07/a... #memoir #writingq #writingcommunity #skywriters
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Same here! I especially like to know about the editing methods at the borders of my own experience.
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
I’ve edited many kinds of prose but I’ve never edited poetry - and I’ve always been curious about how editors approach poems. @howardlovy.bsky.social & @annadavidson.bsky.social discuss at @indieauthoralli.bsky.social selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-poet... #writingcommunity #skywriters
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What Makes Poetry Editing Different from Editing Prose
Tune in as Howard Lovy talks with Anna Davidson about what makes poetry editing unique and how editors can preserve a poet’s voice.
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Thank you!
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
15 years as an author/entrepreneur! Joanna Penn, who has blazed a trail for many, reflects on what's changed for her and why she still loves #writing and #publishing www.thecreativepenn.com/2026/09/18/l... #writingcommunity #writinglife #skywriters
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Lessons Learned from 15 Years as a Full-Time Author Entrepreneur
What happens to a one-person author business when you step away for a year? I spent this one doing a full-time Masters in Death, Religion, and Culture alongside The Creative Penn, and it turned out to...
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Do you have a stack of old journals? Do you ever look at them? (I do, and I do.) Here's what happened when @brendenodonnell.bsky.social did @dintywmoore.bsky.social brevity.wordpress.com/2026/10/07/h... #writingcommunity #writinglife #writinglift #skywriters
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How to Use Your Old Journals
By Brenden O’Donnell I keep all my old journals. I’ve always told myself keeping them would help my writing. That they’d be there waiting for me when I’m in need of inspiration. That I could revisi…
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Memoirists, avoid the holiday snaps and souvenirs trap! How to create real meaning nailyournovel.wordpress.com/2026/10/07/a... #writingcommunity #memoir #travel #writinglife #skywriters
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Avoid the holiday snaps and souvenirs trap – how to find the deeper journey in your travel memoir
Here’s a common problem I see in memoirs, especially those involving travel – the events are presented as the most important part of the work. That’s great if the purpose of the book is to te…
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Memoirists, avoid the holiday snaps and souvenirs trap! How to create real meaning nailyournovel.wordpress.com/2026/10/07/a... #writingcommunity #memoir #travel #writinglife #skywriters
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Avoid the holiday snaps and souvenirs trap – how to find the deeper journey in your travel memoir
Here’s a common problem I see in memoirs, especially those involving travel – the events are presented as the most important part of the work. That’s great if the purpose of the book is to te…
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
@louisemangos.bsky.social Thanks for the repost, Louise! x Hope you're getting used to the arm.
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Louise Mangos @louisemangos.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
It's that time of year when the crisp #autumn days are drawing us to the #hiking trails in #Switzerland. And as the evenings are drawing in, what could be better than curling up with a #suspenseful #book afterwards? Come to the #Alps. Take your pick. ➡️ mybook.to/LMangosBooks ⬅️
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
A whole section on dialogue in my FREE guide: 100 Tips For Fascinating Characters Nail Your Novel Instant Fix books2read.com/instfixchara... #writingcommunity #writingq #writinglife #skywriters
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Nail Your Novel Instant Fix: 100 tips for fascinating characters by Roz Morris
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
How do you make dialogue sound lifelike? @GlennRMiller gets you in the mood @writersdigest.bsky.social www.writersdigest.com/on-writing-l... #writingcommunity #writingq #writingtips #skywriters
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On Writing Lifelike Dialogue
Television and events producer (and author) Glenn R. Miller shares his top tips on writing lifelike dialogue that readers love.
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
What if your book is a blend of genres? Advice on how to do that - Writing Plots With Drama, Depth & Heart: Nail Your Novel 3 books2read.com/nynplot #writingcommunity #amwriting #publishing #writinglife
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Writing plots with drama, depth and heart: Nail Your Novel by Roz Morris
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
When does genre matter? @theladygreer.bsky.social writerunboxed.com/2026/10/05/t... #writingcommunity #publishing #amwriting #writinglife
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The Final Word on Genre
After writing book-length fiction for 30 years, publishing for more than 10, and reading literally countless books, posts, blogs, and essays debating and discussing genre, I’ve finally condensed ev…
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Morning! Monday! Definitely darker when I get to my desk. This week there's an interview & a blogpost to write, more noveling to do and various jobs for Turn Right At The Rainbow. I hope to finish my reading as a judge for the @vineleavespress.bsky.social CNF award. How does your week look?
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
How do you make your fictional people real? Get my #FREE book of 100 quick-fix tips right here books2read.com/instfixchara... #WritingTips #writingcommunity #WriteMap #writerLift
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Nail Your Novel Instant Fix: 100 tips for fascinating characters by Roz Morris
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I which I discover our home has a secret. And... new editorial services at lower price point! All in my newsletter mailchi.mp/d00726266dfb... #skywriters #writinglife
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Revising your book: 3 simple reasons why a scene might be worrying you - @kelseyallagood.bsky.social writerunboxed.com/2026/10/01/3... #writingcommunity #writingtips #writing #skywriters
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3 Questions I Ask When a Scene Just Feels Off™
I’m currently deep in the revision trenches, which means I’m experiencing the unique joy of staring at a manuscript and wondering how the hell we got here. If you’re anything like me, you kno…
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
When writer's block strikes, reboot your muse. Proven strategies to turn you from a scribbler and drifter into a drafter and finisher. Nail Your Novel workbook books2read.com/nynworkbook #writinglife #writing #writingtips #skywriters
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Nail Your Novel: Draft, Fix & Finish With Confidence. A companion workbook by Roz Morris
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
It’s the start of your writing time, but is your brain ready? @emmadarwinwriter.bsky.social has useful suggestions. emmadarwin.substack.com/p/thirteen-t...? #writinglife #writing #writingtips #skywriters
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Thirteen things that help you get into writing mode
Find and clear the mental and physical space to make your writing session as fruitful as possible
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Save this post for the time you get a review from someone who was not the right reader for your book: writerunboxed.com/2026/09/29/e... @milotodd #writinglife #writerLift #writers #skywriters
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Everybody’s A Critic: Putting Perspective on Bad Reviews
Ah yes, the book review. That curious little thing inexplicably comprised of five stars and a couple clicks which, in an increasingly unkind and distractible world, feels like being at the mercy of…
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
How do you make your fictional people real? Get my #FREE book of 100 quick-fix tips right here books2read.com/instfixchara... #WritingTips #writingcommunity #WriteMap #writerLift
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Available now at your favorite digital store!
Nail Your Novel Instant Fix: 100 tips for fascinating characters by Roz Morris
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Is your story's setting pulling its weight? @AngelaAckerman writershelpingwriters.net/2026/07/amp-... #writingcommunity #writingtips #writingq #skywriters
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How to Amp Up a “Boring” Story Setting
Taking the time to choose the right setting for each scene is one of the best ways to ensure our writing has impact.
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Revision isn't correction; it's where the real artistry happens @dintywmoore.bsky.social brevity.wordpress.com/2026/09/29/r... #writingcommunity #authorlife #creativewriting #skywriters
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Revision Can be the Best Part of Writing
If your first draft is imperfect, you haven’t failed —you are exactly where you need to be. By Dinty W. Moore One of the most difficult lessons we have to learn when writing our first book is this:…
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Where to begin? What to do with the middle? Show not tell? All straightened out for you in Writing Plots With Drama, Depth & Heart: Nail Your Novel 3 books2read.com/nynplot #writingcommunity #writingtips #skywriters
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Writing plots with drama, depth and heart: Nail Your Novel by Roz Morris
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This is a witty and useful post about writing rules we don't realise we're steered by, and why we should question them. They may just help you past a block you aren't fully aware of. carolynflynn.substack.com/p/the-snake-... @carolynflynn #writingcommunity #writingtips #skywriters
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The “Snake Rules” About Writing
You’ve got “snake rules” — I know you do. Wisdom from a book coach who won’t let you keep thinking the reptilian thoughts that hold you back
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Verbalize.bsky.social @verbalize.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
WOW (→): astonish, confound, fascinate, kill, stagger (≠ dampen, explain, sedate) #DailyVerb #verbalize
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
When characters aren't what they seem - different shades of false, by @KMWeiland www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/character-mi... #writingcommunity #writingtips
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Character Misdirection: How to Write False Allies and False Enemies
Learn how to use character misdirection, false allies, and false enemies to deepen conflict, challenge character beliefs, and create earned plot twists.
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
How do you master your book's structure and pace? Writing Plots With Drama, Depth & Heart: Nail Your Novel 3 books2read.com/nynplot #writingtips #writingcommunity #skywriters
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Writing plots with drama, depth and heart: Nail Your Novel by Roz Morris
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
If your book isn't working yet, the problem might be the structure - @coreyrosen at @dintywmoore.bsky.social brevity.wordpress.com/2026/09/28/w... #writingcommunity #writingtips #skywriters
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When Good Writing Doesn’t Land: The Structure Missing Beneath the Story
By Corey Rosen There’s a particular kind of draft I see all the time. The writing is strong. The voice is clear. The material is real, sometimes even deeply emotional. And yet, when you finish read…
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Morning! Monday! A few last ts to cross on the @indieauthoralli.bsky.social magazine, and I'm hatching features for the next issue. Also this week I have notes for the novel outline (lots of scraps of paper). And I'm waiting for a client to come back with a revision. How does your week look?
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
If they can keep it interesting! But there are so many stories - particularly in movies and TV - that should have been kept as brilliant one-offs.
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Women Writers Network @womenwritersnet.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Some things to consider when you hire an editor! #AmEditing
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I've known @chrissieparker.bsky.social since the early days of social media... so I reckon you might like to meet her too.
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
What is voice in writing, how do you find it and how do you stand out from AI prose? @lisacooperellison.bsky.social at @janefriedman.com janefriedman.com/find-your-me... #writingcommunity #writinglife #writingtip #skywriters
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Find Your Memoir Voice Before AI Flattens It | Jane Friedman
A standout writing voice is a mixture of your natural style and sentence-level decisions that bring who you are to life.
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Does your book deserve a sequel? Could it be a series? Take the test here nailyournovel.wordpress.com/2026/09/13/o... #writingcommunity #writingcraft #skywriters
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Thank you, Mercedes!
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
To go with my previous post… how too much TV can spoil your prose style! nailyournovel.wordpress.com/2022/04/10/t... #writingtips #skywriters
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Too much TV might spoil your… prose writing
I’m aware the title of this blogpost might sound like old-fogey nagging, but it has a serious point. And, to reassure you, the cure is easy. We learn storytelling from just about anything, and much…
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I often have to explain to editing clients how prose storytelling works differently from movies and TV. Great post by @bookfoxwriter.bsky.social . bookfoxwriter.substack.com/p/dont-let-m... #writingcommunity #creativewriting #storytelling
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Don’t Let Movies Sabotage Your Writing
If your storytelling diet is mostly films and TV, your fiction is paying the price — here’s what to fix and what to steal.
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
How to write a character with a health condition that is not central to the story - @beccapuglisi writershelpingwriters.net/2026/09/writ... #writingcommunity #writingtip #writerq
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Writing a Health Challenge When It's Not What Your Story's About
Learn to write a character's health condition authentically without letting their diagnosis define them or take over the story.
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The memoir that never lets you go - haunting and very human piece by @suelick.bsky.social at @dintywmoore.bsky.social brevity.wordpress.com/2026/09/23/p... #writingcommunity #authorlife #memoir #skywriters
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Publishing is Not the End of the Story
To produce a memoir that touches readers, you have to reopen the wounds that hurt the most. By Sue Fagalde Lick I am about to click onto a Zoom call where I will relive my experiences caring for my…
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
When you hire an editor for your book, what do you get for your money? How do editors set their rates? How do you choose the right editor? Is it just as good to use AI? I'm talking to @howardlovy.bsky.social at @indieauthoralli.bsky.social selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-what... #writinglife
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What Should Authors Pay for Professional Editing?
Editors Howard Lovy and Roz Morris discuss editing costs, pricing models, choosing the right editor, and where AI fits into the process.
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
When you hire an editor for your book, what do you get for your money? How do editors set their rates? How do you choose the right editor? Is it just as good to use AI? I'm talking to @howardlovy.bsky.social at @indieauthoralli.bsky.social selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-what... #writinglife
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What Should Authors Pay for Professional Editing?
Editors Howard Lovy and Roz Morris discuss editing costs, pricing models, choosing the right editor, and where AI fits into the process.
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
What are the 4 Cs of a great novel plot? Writing Plots With Drama, Depth & Heart: Nail Your Novel 3 books2read.com/nynplot #writingtips #writinglife #creativewriting #skywriters
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
What three elements does a great essay need? @amylbernstein at @janefriedman.com janefriedman.com/3-structural... #writingcommunity #writinglife #creativewriting #skywriters
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3 Structural Components of Essay: Form, Voice, and Outcome | Jane Friedman
The essay is like any other literary genre: There are guidelines worth following, and style choice dictates different points of view and structures.
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Write for yourself, revise for the reader - @KellieKreiss at @dintywmoore.bsky.social brevity.wordpress.com/2026/09/22/b... #writingcommunity #writinglife #authorlife #skywriters
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Brevity 83: Writing Between the Lines
By Kellie Kreiss The latest issue of Brevity Magazine is live, and some of our authors are writing for The Brevity Blog about their craft. When I first started writing micro-fiction and personal es…
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
What feedback have you had on your characters - and what should you do about it? This book distils my advice on characters from years of developmental editing. Writing Characters Who'll Keep Readers Captivated: Nail Your Novel books2read.com/nyncharacters #writinglife #publishing #writingcommunity
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Writing Characters Who'll Keep Readers Captivated: Nail Your Novel by Roz Morris
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
What makes a valuable writing group? This post is a celebration as well as a useful list @DenisebaranUnland at @annerallen.bsky.social annerallen.com/2026/09/10-s... #writinglife #publishing #writingcommunity
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10 Signs of a Healthy Writer's Group
The founder of the long-lived Writer's Group WriteOn Joliet tells what makes a healthy Critique group for Writers.
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Roz Morris @rozmorris.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I've just seen this! Thank you, Chrissie x
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