Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 30/06/2025This quarter’s newsletter talks all things coaching and mentoring, with an exclusive deal for subscribers! buttondown.com/vickybrewste... 042
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Such lovely feedback from my flower hour today. If you would like one-to-one support with your writing craft, thorny story problems, or processing feedback, check out my flower hours here: vickybrewstereditor.com 060
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 13/06/2025BIG NEWS!! Second peer review received on my book proposal - also very positive. My editor needs me to write a brief response to the report recommendations, but she thinks if I can do that by Tuesday, they should be able to send me a book contract by the end of the month!!! BOOK CONTRACT!!!! 2240
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Last call to sign up for this awesome free event on Sunday! 010
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 02/06/2025Claire of Cherry Edits and I are celebrating Indie Author Week with a FREE online session discussing the editing process for independent authors. From developmental to final proofreading, join us for a chat all about editing: bit.ly/LetsTalkEdit... When: Saturday 7th June @ 4.00 p.m. (BST)bit.ly 012
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 24/05/2025This week is all about how my parents got together, and how that skewed my ideas of romance: vickybrewsterwriting.substack.com/p/the-greate... 040
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 17/05/2025In life writing this week, I talk about how I met my first husband, and procrastinate on that topic with thoughts about my grandfather: vickybrewsterwriting.substack.com/p/when-vicky... 030
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 11/05/2025It’s late and I don’t have a pretty graphic, but here is this week’s life writing, this week all about writing: open.substack.com/pub/vickybre...open.substack.comYou're Such a Good WriterMy Early Scribblings 011
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Sign up to the FREE editing talk I’m running with Cherry Edits on June 8th to answer all your editing questions, and learn more about different kinds of editing and how to find the right editor for you! Book here: bit.ly/LetsTalkEdit... 010
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 03/05/2025This week I’m writing about growing up with hoarders and how the general domesticity many take for granted is actually a learned skill: vickybrewsterwriting.substack.com/p/the-cardif... 030
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 26/04/2025This weekend’s story from my life: My Mum Was a Dominatrix: vickybrewsterwriting.substack.com/p/my-mum-was... 010
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 19/04/2025This week I’m writing about growing up with undiagnosed bipolar… sort of: open.substack.com/pub/vickybre...open.substack.comThe Nobody-Loves-MesAnd Treating Them with Sugar Pills 021
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Hey, I got on the top horror news of the week with my article on the Meta AI scandal and why early career authors should care! Thanks @kevharrison.bsky.social! 162
Reposted by Vicky Brewster (they/them)British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 12/04/2025You enjoy the experience, the dressing up, the improvisation—but what exactly goes into making it all happen? @vickybrewster.bsky.social gives us a peek into the story preparation for a Live Action Role Play (LARP) game. britishfantasysociety.org/writing-for-... 083
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 12/04/2025The first proper piece of love writing: My Dad Was a Chaos Wizard: open.substack.com/pub/vickybre... 021
Reposted by Vicky Brewster (they/them)Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 10/04/2025I’ve been experimenting with life writing and decided to serialise some of it. You can read the introduction and subscribe for free here: vickybrewsterwriting.substack.com 021
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 10/04/2025I’ve been experimenting with life writing and decided to serialise some of it. You can read the introduction and subscribe for free here: vickybrewsterwriting.substack.com 021
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Finally added an author profile to my website. Statement of intent! Vickybrewstereditor.com/author-page 020
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 16/02/2025Speaking absolutely speculatively, if I were to run an online writing retreat day specifically for pantsers/discovery writers, would there be interest? 240
Reposted by Vicky Brewster (they/them)British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Applications now open for the BFS's new mentorship programme! We've got 15 partially-funded places and 3 fully-funded places and a whole range of inspiring mentors to support your journey. britishfantasysociety.org/launching-th... 77057
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Watching Rivals. Don't really understand what's happening, but I'm enjoying David Tennant just periodically cackling like a panto villain 0120
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 18/01/2025Okay, so I need some help. I have a reading challenge advent calendar type thing that lets me get a little present for completing various tasks. One is reading a book on a bestseller list. Are there bestseller lists specifically for genre/SFFH books? 022
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 17/01/2025I reminder that if you're on Fable, you can connect with me here: fable.co/vicky-brewst...fable.co 010
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 17/01/2025Can anyone recommend somewhere that's not Amazon where I can buy US ebooks with a VPN? Getting tired of waiting for UK publishers to work out certain books are amazing 👀👀 440
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 15/01/2025Editing pet peeve of the day: Something. See also, thing and it. As in, "It was a thing that made them tense". As opposed to "The situation/that elephant/chronic IBS made them tense". Be specific. Use fewer words. 071
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 08/01/2025This is a totally normal work outfit right? 4240
Reposted by Vicky Brewster (they/them)Lauren (LJ) McMenemy @laurenwrites.bsky.social · 30/12/2024Holidays are over, and it's time to meet the speakers for Writing the Occult: The Uncanny. Of course, you can't have an uncanny event without tackling Freud - & @vickybrewster.bsky.social is ready to tackle Freud's inclusivity with a rainbow hammer...🧵⬇️ 242
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 28/12/2024My husband used to try and select books from my wishlist based on what sounded least harrowing. He's moved on now to choosing by the prettiest covers, and this selection method is proving far more eclectic! 030
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 27/12/2024Q for #ActuallyAutistic friends: have a friend in their 40s who I strongly suspect is autistic. Others agree but don't see the point in getting a medical diagnosis at that age. What are the benefits and drawbacks? 410
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 27/12/2024It's been two days, and already the lack of routine is making me edgy 070
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 27/12/2024Oh gosh. Forty-five books on my combined physical and digital to-read shelf. That's quite a lot... 340
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 26/12/2024AHAHAHAHAHA IVE JUST BOUGHT A VERY EXPENSIVE PEN FOR THIRTY POUNDS, I CANNOT BE STOPPED!!! 1100
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 22/12/2024It would be so nice if grief was a straight line and not a scribble. Eleven years since my dad died, but this year is hitting me really hard. Cried every day for the last week 2170
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 21/12/2024Would you like to see my cat? (She is being held back by Greg so I can eat a Bakewell tart without her ripping it from my hand) 0181
Reposted by Vicky Brewster (they/them)Dr Sam Hirst @romgothsam.bsky.social · 20/12/2024As promised! A TOP TEN of Romancing the Gothic new talks this year! Interestingly, quite a few of these are concentrated in the 19th century topics but there is a bit of range... Thread! 54814
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 20/12/2024Had anyone read Youthjuice? I can't decide whether to give it a try. I didn't like The Substance and I don't know if this is a similar book. Are you still likely to enjoy this one if you're - Not a cis woman - have zero issues with aging - don't long to regain your youth (because being 20 sucked)? 030
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 20/12/2024So today I found out my brother has bowel cancer, someone nearly ploughed into me on a round about, and to top it all off THE STICKY TAPE IS NOT FUCKING STICKY! 040
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 19/12/2024Ways I can tell a booktuber is not my kind of reader*: - books organised in a rainbow - fairy lights on bookshelves - any mention of a 'spread' in any kind of journal - suggestion that there is a right or wrong way to read, or that someone can read 'better' * NB: different not wrong 1100
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 19/12/2024I have a thrilling day of induction training planned, including GDPR! Money laundering! The Criminal Finances Act! Envious? You absolutely shouldn't be... 061
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Highly bemused by the recent adaptation of the snow spider. Not okay to have a dad who pretends his kids doesn't exist and blames him to his face for his missing sister? Nain now regretful that she encourages a 9yo to run around alone on a mountain in a storm? Arianwen a cute Disney sidekick? 100
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Having an interest in annotating has led my YouTube home page to Commonplace books and ... Guys, I think you might just be keeping a notebook? 040
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Felt like I needed unlocking so listened to this and had a really good cry open.spotify.com/track/526mDk...open.spotify.comWhite Wine In The SunTim Minchin · Ready For This ? · Song · 2009 220
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 17/12/2024I just pressed send on my book proposal 😬😬😬 5320
Reposted by Vicky Brewster (they/them)Ruth Anna Evans @ruthannaevans.bsky.social · 01/12/2024Send me something truly harrowing. 63417
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 17/12/2024Right. Today I am FINISHING the sample chapters for my book proposal, and I am SENDING them, and then it is DONE! 1280
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 16/12/2024I am also rereading Wolf Hall. I cannot share all the beautiful quotes because I would be repeating the entire book. 0110
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 16/12/2024More beautiful lines: "It would be pleasant to give up. I could stand there on the moor until the wind blew all that was human out of me, and remain unfeeling as a stump forever." 'Thwaite's Tenant' by Imogen Hermes Gower, in The Haunting Season 071
Vicky Brewster (they/them) @vickybrewster.bsky.social · 16/12/2024Time to wrap presents means time for Box of Delights and terrifying animal heads. Watching on BBC and the subtitles keep being not precisely what's said which is very frustrating when you know something off by heart! 000
