Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 1hIt's October! Writers know what that means... Preptober. 👀 November is the traditional month where writers attempt to write a novel (or, well, 50k words) in a month. So, naturally, October is the month to prepare! Before you start prepping, take our story strength test: vist.ly/5kncm 010
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 30/09/2026How does adrenaline affect characters? Carla Hoch, author of Fight Write, explains what happens to people during an adrenaline rush! For more information on Fight Scenes, watch her full webinar inside the Academy! #Adrenaline #FightScenes #WritingCommunity #WritingMastery #AmWriting #Author 010
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Not every “I don't want to write today” means you should push through. Sometimes your brain is genuinely tired! 🧠💤 Swipe for 4 reminders about when taking a break might actually help your writing. → For more practical writing tips, join the Writing Mastery newsletter! vist.ly/5kc9c 001
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 28/09/2026If you're just starting out, or need a refresher on the basics, check out our Foundations of Fiction course! ⛰️ vist.ly/5k7cp #Fiction #WritingCommunity #WritingMastery #AmWriting #Author 010
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 26/09/2026A character’s life isn’t the only thing worth risking. Relationships, identity, dreams, and values can create equally compelling stakes. But the key is specificity! Learn more on the Writing Mastery blog: vist.ly/5jz5s #WritingTips #WritingTipoftheDay 010
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Revisit the oldest writing advice in the book—but with a twist. Here are three slightly sneaky ways to show instead of tell, and why letting your reader do a little work might be the most fun you've both had in a while. Join the Writing Mastery Academy to listen to the full episode! Link in bio. 000
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 25/09/2026One more day until Carla Hoch's Webinar: Dealing Damage, on Sept. 26th at 12pm PT. Fight Write author and world champion jiujitsu fighter Carla Hoch returns to teach fiction writers how to deal realistic damage to their characters! Learn more: vist.ly/5juvm 000
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 25/09/2026What does your subplot add to the main narrative? 🤔 If you don't know, that may be a sign that you don't need it. Learn more about crafting compelling subplots on the Writing Mastery blog! vist.ly/5juty #WritingTips #Plotting #AuthorLife 010
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Preptober is coming up soon. 👀 (Already?? What in the world??) Are you planning on prepping this October, and writing in November? #WritingCommunity #WritingMastery #AmWriting #Author 140
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Revising your first pages? 📖 Ask yourself: Where does the story *actually* start? Here’s how to find the moment your novel truly begins: vist.ly/5jpxj #WritingTips #AspiringAuthor #Querying #Revising #Novelist 010
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The first draft of your novel can be a fun discovery process... but what about the second draft? Are your second drafts polished or messy? Jessica Brody answered this, and other questions, at her Office Hours on Saturday. Writing Mastery Academy members can watch the full video in the library! 000
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Congratulations to our founder, Jessica Brody, on the release of her newest novel, How to Write a Murder! 🔪📖 We’re so proud of you, Jessica, and so excited to see How to Write a Murder out in the world! We can’t wait for everyone to uncover its secrets. 🔍 021
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 22/09/2026What if the part of your story you’re having the most fun writing is actually the part that matters most? 👀 Swipe for 4 ways to follow the fun during drafting. → For more practical writing tips, join the Writing Mastery newsletter! vist.ly/5jf3k 000
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 19/09/2026What does your protagonist want? What's standing in their way? That's the heart of your story's conflict! Learn more on the Writing Mastery blog: vist.ly/5j4ie #WritingTips 020
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 19/09/2026One week until Carla Hoch's Webinar: Dealing Damage, on Sept. 26th at 12pm PT. Fight Write author and world champion jiujitsu fighter Carla Hoch returns to teach fiction writers how to deal realistic damage to their characters! Learn more: vist.ly/5j4bz 000
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Here's a simple but powerful technique to uncover hidden pockets of writing time in your busy schedule—and the mindset shift that will help you actually use them. Join the Writing Mastery Academy to listen to the full episode! Link in bio. #WritingCommunity 010
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 18/09/2026One of the best ways to raise the stakes? Remove the easy solution and force your character to make difficult choices! Learn more in our blog post: vist.ly/5iygx #WritingTips #AuthorLife 000
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Romance. Friendship. Rivalry. Family conflict. ✍️ Subplots come in many forms, but they all need one thing: purpose! Learn more in our post on the Writing Mastery blog: vist.ly/5itpj #WritingTips 020
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Characters are super important, but what makes a good character? Does your character have all four foundations? Check out our free Character Blueprint for more on characters! 🤸 vist.ly/5itf5 #Characters #WritingCommunity #WritingMastery #AmWriting #Author 011
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 16/09/2026How much research do you do before starting a novel? 🧐 Jessica Brody answered this, and other questions, at her Office Hours on Saturday. Writing Mastery Academy members can watch the full video in their library! #NovelResearch #JessicaBrody #WritingCommunity #WritingMastery #AmWriting #Author 020
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 16/09/2026A strong opening makes a promise to readers. Your job is to make sure the rest of the novel delivers on it! Read more on the Writing Mastery blog: vist.ly/5ip9h #WritingTips #Novelist #Fiction #AuthorLife #AuthorTips 020
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Your fast draft might look like a patchwork quilt, and that's okay! 🧵 Swipe for 4 tips for surviving the messy middle of a draft. → For more practical writing tips, join the Writing Mastery newsletter! vist.ly/5ijis #WritingCommunity #WritingMastery 010
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 14/09/2026You wrote an outline, you're writing your book, and suddenly... you get another idea. But it doesn't follow your outline. What do you do? Do you change your novel outline? Follow us on YouTube for Q&A videos every Tuesday and Thursday! ▶️ vist.ly/5iew9 000
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 12/09/2026✍️ Even if you're a panster, outlining the major turning points in your story can help keep you on track! Learn more about story structure on the Writing Mastery blog: vist.ly/5i8yj #WritingTips #Plotting #Pantsing #Drafting #AspiringAuthor 032
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Don't miss Carla Hoch's Webinar: Dealing Damage, on Sept. 26th at 12pm PT. Fight Write author and world champion jiujitsu fighter Carla Hoch returns to teach fiction writers how to deal realistic damage to their characters! Learn more: vist.ly/5i8r6 000
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 11/09/2026One more day until Jessica Brody's Office Hours at 12pm PT/3pm ET! She'll answer all of your burning writing questions, and maybe talk about her upcoming book, HOW TO WRITE A MURDER. 👀🔍 Become a Writing Mastery Academy member to join! 💬 vist.ly/5i5t5 #JessicaBrody #WritingCommunity 000
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 11/09/2026✍️ The strongest stories both challenge characters externally *and* force them to confront themselves internally. Here’s how both types of conflict work together: vist.ly/5i4xz #WritingTips #AuthorLife #AuthorTips #AspiringAuthor #Fiction 030
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Dive into the surprising science behind why getting started feels like moving through molasses—and more importantly, how to use that knowledge to make your daily writing sessions easier. Join the Writing Mastery Academy to listen to the full episode! 001
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Have you ever been curious how your favorite/popular books fit the Save the Cat! beats? We go over a few examples in our free Save the Cat! Starter Kit! Shadow and Bone... The Grapes of Wrath... Download it for free to read all their beats! 🐱 vist.ly/5hz7swritingmastery.comUnlock the Secret Code of Bestselling NovelsDiscover the 15 key story "beats" found in all successful novels and use them to write your own with our FREE Save the Cat! Starter Kit. 000
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 10/09/2026The highest-stakes scenes often aren’t about danger, but about choosing between two things a character cannot bear to lose. Learn more in our blog post! vist.ly/5hy9a #WritingTips 000
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Are you writing a romance with speculative elements, or a speculative with a romance sub plot? Savannah Gilbo broke down how to know which genre your book falls into! Are you writing either once? ❤️✨ #Romance #Romantasy #WritingRomance #WritingCommunity #WritingMastery #AmWriting #Author 060
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 09/09/2026A subplot should do more than fill space! 📖 It should strengthen the main story. Here’s how to make every subplot count: vist.ly/5htxk #WritingTips #WritingTipoftheDay 010
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Sometimes the best way to get back into a messy draft…is to start over. 👀 Swipe for 4 reminders for when you need a drafting reset. ▶️ For more practical writing tips, join the Writing Mastery newsletter! vist.ly/5hq9a 000
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Novel openings carry a lot of weight. They introduce readers to the story, establish expectations, and create the momentum that keeps pages turning. Here’s a guide to making yours stronger! 👇 #WritingTips 510
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Who has experienced being stuck, not knowing what direction to take your novel? This happens a lot. And the solution... keep going, and let your creativity take over (while expecting revisions down the road). Join Jessica Brody on September 12th, 3pm ET, inside the Writing Mastery Academy! 111
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 07/09/2026We're so happy that our "Conquering Writer's Block" course helped Leila and her writing! 🤩 If you're in a writing slump, check out our course: vist.ly/5hkdr #WritersBlock #WritingCommunity #WritingMastery #AmWriting #Author 050
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 05/09/2026The most memorable characters are often full of contradictions. (Just like real people!) Here’s how to write characters with depth and complexity: vist.ly/5hf8b #WritingTips #Novelist #AspiringAuthor #WritingCommunity #AmWriting 041
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 05/09/2026One more week until Jessica Brody's Office Hours on Sept 12th, 12pm PT She'll answer all your burning writing questions, and maybe talk about her upcoming book, HOW TO WRITE A MURDER. 👀🔍 Become a Writing Mastery Academy member to join! 💬 vist.ly/5heww #JessicaBrody #WritingCommunity 010
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 04/09/2026This week's Page Break episode shares a unique approach to reconnecting with your story - by taking it on a date! This might be the most surprising (and fun!) writing advice you'll get all week. Join the Writing Mastery Academy to listen to the full episode! Link in bio. 010
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 04/09/2026There’s no single “correct” way to structure a novel, but the Three-Act Structure is one of the most common! Learn more about structuring your story on the Writing Mastery blog: vist.ly/5hb5y #WritingMastery #WritingTips #Plotting #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity 000
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Summer is coming to an end (😭). Do you find it easier or more difficult to write in the fall verses summer? 🤔 #WritingCommunity #WritingMastery #AmWriting #Author 110
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 03/09/2026📖 Conflict reveals who characters really are when things get difficult! Read more on the Writing Mastery blog: vist.ly/5h6cj #WritingTips #CharacterDevelopment #WritingCommunity 000
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 02/09/2026What can you expect when it comes to publishing your series? Book coach and editor Savannah Gilbo explains the options whether you decide to traditionally publish or self publish. Are you writing a series? ✒️ #Series #WritingCommunity #WritingMastery #AmWriting #Author 040
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Stakes answer one of storytelling's most important questions: What happens if the protagonist fails? Here’s how to make readers care about the answer: vist.ly/5gzxg #WritingTips #Plotting #AmWriting #AuthorLife #Novelist 000
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 01/09/2026What if the twist your readers see coming is actually your best red herring? 👀 Swipe for 4 ways to turn the obvious into misdirection. → For more practical writing tips, join the Writing Mastery newsletter! vist.ly/5gwsr 011
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Subplots can add depth, complexity, and emotional richness to a novel. Here’s our guide to what they are and how to use them effectively! 👇 #WritingTips #Plotting 500
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 31/08/2026High-concept ideas are vital to nailing down your novel's premise, just ask Jessica Brody! She studied the four secret ingredients to a high-concept idea. You can get an in-depth breakdown of these ideas in her course: Blockbuster Ideas that Sell. 🔗 vist.ly/5grsf 000
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 31/08/2026📖 The opening line of George Orwell's classic dystopian novel 1984 immediately signals that this story's world has different rules than our own. Want to craft your own unforgettable opening line? Read more in our latest blog post! vist.ly/5gqxs #WritingTips 010
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 29/08/2026☀️ A great simile can create an image while revealing character, emotion, and perspective all at once! Learn more about using figurative language in our blog post: vist.ly/5gkr6 #WritingTips #BookQuotes #Literature #AspiringAuthor #Fiction 010
Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Don't miss Jessica Brody's Office Hours on September 12th, 12pm PT! She'll answer all of your burning writing questions, and maybe talk about her upcoming book, HOW TO WRITE A MURDER. 👀🔍 Become a Writing Mastery Academy member to join! 💬 vist.ly/5gkh5 #JessicaBrody #WritingCommunity 000