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COURSES: waynewkw.gumroad.com FREE WRITER SURVIVAL KIT: bit.ly/writeordiesignup Wayne Kelly, AKA WA Kelly, author of SAFE HANDS & THE CALL BACK - out NOW. Author, Writing Coach, Filmmaker & host of The Write Place Podcast.

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John Cusack @johncusack.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Hey fellow writers - WHAT EXACTLY IS STOPPING YOU?? #writers #writing #amwriting
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Story structure isn’t a cage—it’s a roadmap. Follow it, bend it, break it—but know it first, and your stories will take readers exactly where they need to go. #writers #writingcommunity #writingadvice #story
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
📖 Weekend writing session? Make it count! If you’re struggling with story structure, my new course, Story Structure Made Simple, will help you shape your ideas into compelling narratives. 🎬 Check out the info & trailer —link in bio! #WritingCommunity #StoryStructure #AmWriting
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
✍️ Struggling with story structure? My new course, Story Structure Made Simple, will help you craft compelling stories with confidence. Check it out and start your journey today— bit.ly/wkwstory #WritingTips #StoryStructure #AmWriting #writingcommunity
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
What a lovely review to wake up to. I cannot stress how important leaving reviews (and sharing books you love in general) is to new authors who don’t have huge publishers behind them. mybook.to/CallBack #books #readers #writingcommunity
Review of The Call Back by WA Kelly
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Great to chat to Kelly Hinch on BBC Radio yesterday about my latest book and why I’m passionate about helping other writers. Full interview here - youtu.be/Fysamnu7ayQ?... #writing #books #writingcommunity
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
WRITING FRIENDS: Every word you write is a seed sown. Some will grow, some won’t—but only if you keep planting, will a story take root. So keep chucking out those seeds! 🪴 #writing #inspiration #writers
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
I had a blast talking to @dvbishop.com about all things writing. Full episode, and hundreds of other author chats, everywhere you find podcasts. #books #writing #podcasts
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
WRITERS: ‘Each book only teaches you how to write that book!’ @dvbishop.com on this week’s The Write Place Podcast. Full episode everywhere you get podcasts! Subscribe now. #writers #writingcommunity #podcasts thewriteplace.buzzsprout.com
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SHADOW OF MADNESS out now! @dvbishop.com · 03/02/2025
Honoured to be the guest on this week's episode of The Write Place podcast with @wakellyauthor.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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The Wallace & Gromit Method of Plotting with D.V. Bishop
Podcast Episode · The Write Place (formerly The Joined Up Writing Podcast) · 03/02/2025 · 1h
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Kit de Waal @kitdewaal.com · 02/02/2025
Words To Live By Number 180
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Some useful reminders here that sometimes ‘writing’ can encompass lots of other activities. Reading and thinking probably being the most important for me.
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Janel Comeau 🍁 @verybadllama.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
hey quick question does Goliath win in that story
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
Now spinning Aerial LP from the genius, Kate Bush. Great sound and atmosphere. Helping yo fire up my creativity as I continue to outline book 3. What are you listening to today? #writing #writer #vinyl #Music
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
In the edit suite working on this week’s episode of The Write Place Podcast - a brilliant conversation with @dvbishop.com #writingcommunity #writers
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Writing isn’t just a skill—it’s an act of bravery. You’re putting your thoughts, fears and dreams into the world. It’s nerve-racking, terrifying but POWERFUL. So the least a reader can do is leave a review! 😂 #writing #writers #bskybooks
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
WRITERS: Do you keep a notebook or app for random story ideas, or do you trust yourself to remember them? What’s your system for capturing inspiration? I’ve tapped random nuggets into my phone at 3am many times! #writing #writers
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Leia BlueSkywalker @blueskye2025.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
One race- the human race
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
If you want to buy my paperback but don’t want to give Bezos any more cash, and aren’t bothered about a signed copy, you can grab it online from The Great British Bookshop. #books #thriller #crimefiction #read www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk/products/the...
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The Call Back
An actor’s dream job becomes an agent’s deadly nightmare.Determined to go straight, retired safe cracker, Mickey Blake returns to the Midlands. He’s desperate to win back Hazel, the woman who helped h...
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Let’s talk ‘talk’! What’s your take on writing dialogue? Do you aim for realism, or is it more about style and rhythm for you? #writers #writing #writingcommunity
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Fancy reading the first 3 chapters of my new book? For FREE? #books #reading #thriller #crimefiction
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
I have FREE teaser versions of my latest book, The Call Back available to anyone who signs up to my free monthly author newsletter. Check it out here - dl.bookfunnel.com/emgd52ywdx #bskybooks #books #reading #crimefiction #thrillers Or you can read whole thing on #kindleunlimited
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Warms the cockles to see my book brothers hanging out, side by side. Still hard to believe I now have TWO novels out in the world. Thanks to everyone who has supported me so far. It means a lot. #gratitude #writingcommunity #reading #books #thriller mybook.to/CallBack
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
WRITING PALS! You can’t edit a blank page. Writing is the art of turning chaos into meaning. Embrace the mess—it’s where the magic happens. #writingadvice #writers #writing
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
WRITERS: What’s your biggest writing distraction? Social media, self-doubt, or something else? How do you stay focused? #writing #writers #writingcommunity
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Laurent Chemla ✅ @laurent.chemla.org · 28/01/2025
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Womagwriter @womagwriter.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Overcoming self doubt. womagwriter.blogspot.com/2025/01/tues... #writers #writincommunity #impostersyndrome
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Tuesday top tip - slaying self doubt.
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Pleasure to guest on the Womag blog from @patsycollins.bsky.social today, giving some tips on dealing with Self Doubt. #writing #writers #writingadvice womagwriter.blogspot.com/2025/01/tues...
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Tuesday top tip - slaying self doubt.
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
OK. Let’s tackle the elephant in the room. Do you think AI tools will change the future of creative writing? Are they a threat or an opportunity for writers? #writing #writers #writingcommunity #AI
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
WRITERS - as we start another week, remember: Your story doesn’t have to be groundbreaking—it just has to be HONEST. Authenticity is what readers connect with. #writing #writers
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
WRITING QOTD: I used to write short stories all the time, but now I write books, I struggle to fit them in. I want to get back to it this year. Do you prefer writing short stories or novels? Which format feels more natural to you, and why? #writers #writing
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
ATTENTION, WRITERS! Before you write another word, arm yourself with these FREE tools you need to slay self-doubt, beat procrastination, and thrive in your writing life. Download the Write or Die Writer’s Survival Kit today. LINK IN BIO #writer #writing #writingcommunity
Page from Writers Survival Kit. Headline is Escape the quicksand
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Sam Leith @questingvole.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
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How do I kill my Microsoft Copilot?
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
TODAY’S WRITING QUESTIONS! How do you handle negative feedback on your writing? Does it motivate you, or do you need time to process it? Do you read reviews? Do you consider WHO is giving the feedback too? #writing #writers
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Happy Friday y’all! Today I’m working on my next online course - Story Structure for Beginners. It’s a topic I’m passionate about so I’m really looking forward to getting this one out there. What are all my fellow writers & creatives up to? #writingcommunity #writers #writing
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
QUESTION TO ‘BOOK MARKETERS’ or anyone selling book/writing related stuff: If we met in person, would you say “Hello. I’m Dave. BUY MY SERVICES/BOOK/COURSE”? Like most people, I have services and wares to sell but this really isn’t the way to do it. I will block you.
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
WRITERS! How do you approach world-building? Do you create every detail before writing, or develop it as you go? I love hearing about other people’s process. It’s why I’ve hosted The Write Place Podcast since 2014. #writers #writingcommunity
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ScreenplayWise @screenplaywise.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
from script to screen: THE WHITE LOTUS 🪷 #filmsky #scriptsky #thewhitelotus
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
If you’re a writer, aspiring or otherwise, you might find this FREE Writer’s Survival Kit useful. It has tips to get you through moments of self doubt and to help you create writing rituals to kickstart your creativity. Find it on my website - link in bio. #writers #writing
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
WRITERS WHO HATE EDITING: The polished, honed, gleaming version of your book is on the other side of a wide river. You can see it. But think of every draft as a stepping stone that brings you closer to the novel your readers deserve. #writing #writers
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Nicole Masika ❌👑 @epona99.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Some libraries even have forms on their web site asking for suggestions!
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Hey WRITERS! Writing isn’t about waiting for inspiration—it’s about creating the habit. Show up regularly, and the words will follow. #writing #writers
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Writing my 2nd book was HARD. Authors talk about ‘the difficult 2nd book’ for a reason. You have your whole life to write book 1, then a year to write the follow-up. But with support from my writer friends, I did it & I’m proud of The Call Back. I hope you like it too mybook.to/CallBack #writing
The call back and Safe Hands, novels by WA Kelly
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
It’s launch day! My new gritty British thriller, THE CALL BACK lands today. An actor’s dream job, becomes an agent’s deadly nightmare. Check it out. #books #crimefiction #reading #writingcommunity
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
🖋️ What makes a great mystery? 🤔 Icelandic crime master Ragnar Jónasson spills his secrets on The Write Place Podcast. From plotting tips to overcoming self-doubt, this one’s for aspiring writers! 🎙️ Listen: thewriteplace.buzzsprout.com #WritingCommunity #MysteryWriters #Podcast #AspiringAuthors
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The Write Place (formerly The Joined Up Writing Podcast)
Joined Up Writing is now The Write Place! A new name but the same great content - hundreds of interviews with writers giving the stories behind their books and paths to publication. Packed with advice...
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
WRITING QOTD: Are flashbacks a powerful storytelling device or a distraction from the main plot? Let’s hear your thoughts on using flashbacks. #writing #writers #writingcommunity
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W.A. Kelly Author @wakellyauthor.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
WRITING FRIENDS! Your journey as a writer is uniquely yours. Don’t compare your chapter one to someone else’s chapter twenty. Or your first draft, with a published book. #writers #writingadvice #writing
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Matt Holt @mattholt76.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Just taken delivery of @wakellyauthor.bsky.social new book “the Call Back” If it’s anything like “Safe Hands” his debut #crimenovel were in for a treat. Unfortunately I need to order a new copy as some nitwit has scribbled in mine 😉 order here 👇 #writer #novel www.waynekellywrites.com
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