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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 2h

This week's Page Break episode shines a light on the "Dark Night of the Writer" – that moment when self-doubt and frustration threaten to overwhelm us. Discover six practical strategies to break free from this creative funk and reignite your passion for writing.

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 4h

It's time to prepare for writing that novel! And in preperation for November, we're offering 50% off your first month (or $50 off your first year) of membership to the Writing Mastery Academy 👉 vist.ly/5mq8u

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 22h

Our schedule is stacked full of events this month to help you prepare for Novel November! Don't miss our Prep Your Plot Workshop with Jessica Brody or Office Hours with Mary Kole! And join our public Writing Sprint event for free! Check out all our events: vist.ly/5mm85

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

If you're planning on writing a novel this November, then it's time to start prepping! Our founder, Jessica Brody, is hosting an interactive workshop (this Saturday at 3pm ET!) where we'll prep our plots live together using the five foundation beats of the Save the Cat! method. Don't miss it!

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

It's preptober, and this week, we're focusing on prepping our mindset! 🧠 What does that mean? And how do you do it? Well, when you're aiming to write 50k words in a month, you have to write FAST. Which means not wasting time revising, and that takes a lot of mental preperation!

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

How should your character react after a fight scene? 🥊 Carla Hoch answered this, and more during her webinar on Dealing Damage last Saturday! Writing Mastery Academy members can watch the full webinar in their library. #WritingFightScenes #WritingCommunity #WritingMastery #AmWriting #Author

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

November 1st has a habit of sneaking up on writers. 🤪 You have good intentions to start a new novel in November, but all of a sudden... 💥 It's November! Follow along this week as we share tips on how to mentally prepare for a whole month of fast drafting!

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Feeling stuck on what to write next? Sometimes the answer isn't to push harder, it's to zoom out! ↕️ Swipe for 4 tips to get unstuck without getting pulled into revision mode. ➡️ Get tips like this every Thursday: vist.ly/5m9qc #WritersBlock #WritingCommunity

You may find threads you've forgotten about.

Summarize each scene in one or two sentences. Keep it high-level.

Seeing your story all at once can spark connections you couldn't see while writing scene by scene.

Use what you discover to figure out what's next!

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Bring all your writing questions to our live Office Hours with the creator of Writing Mastery Academy’s Crafting Dynamic Characters course, Mary Kole! 🗓️ October 17th, 2026 - 12pm PT, 3pm ET 🔗 vist.ly/5m8vg #WritingCommunity #WritingMastery #AmWriting #Author

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It's preptober!! What are the two most common prepping mistakes authors make? Do you fall victim to either one of them? 😬 #CommonPrepMistakes #Pantser #Plotter #WritingCommunity #WritingMastery #AmWriting #Author

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Join Jessica Brody for an interactive workshop where we'll prep our plots together using the five foundation beats of the Save the Cat! method. Jessica will plot a brand-new novel from scratch so you can see her process in action! 🗓️ Oct 10 | 12pm PT 🔗 vist.ly/5m3vu #WritingCommunity

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

One of the biggest subplot mistakes? Introducing one too late. Here’s why the seeds of your secondary storylines should appear early: vist.ly/5kwkq #WritingTips #AspiringAuthor #Novelist #Fiction #AmWriting

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Learn the practical 1:5 rule for turning writing knowledge into real results! Discover how this simple balance between theory and practice has helped countless writers transform their creative dreams into finished manuscripts. Join the Writing Mastery Academy to listen to the full episode!

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Some of the most famous opening lines in literature create intrigue in a handful of words. Here’s what writers can learn from them: vist.ly/5ks6g #WritingTips

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It'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

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

How 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

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Not 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

There's a difference between resistance and genuine fatigue.

Sometimes the best response isn't to grind harder, it's to step away.

You don't have to write down every idea the moment it appears.

Sometimes rest is exactly what gets you back into the flow.

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

If 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

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A 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

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Revisit 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.

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

One 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

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What 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

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Preptober is coming up soon. 👀 (Already?? What in the world??) Are you planning on prepping this October, and writing in November? #WritingCommunity #WritingMastery #AmWriting #Author

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Revising 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

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The 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!

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Congratulations 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. 🔍

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

What 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

Sometimes the smallest element of your story sparks the most creative energy.

A minor detail might become something much bigger once you start exploring it.

Your draft might reveal that the story you planned isn't the story you're meant to write.

If you're excited to write a particular thread, your reader may feel that excitement, too.

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

What 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

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

One 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

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Here'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

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

One 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

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Romance. 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

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Characters 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

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

How 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

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A 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

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Your 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

When scenes aren't connecting yet, your brain will want to fix them.

Trying to clean up every messy section while drafting pulls you out of creation mode.

You're still gathering the pieces you'll eventually connect.

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

You 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

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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

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Don'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

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

One 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

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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

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Dive 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!

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Have 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/5hz7s

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The 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

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Are 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

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A 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

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Sometimes 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

Sometimes stepping away from your draft gives you the clarity you couldn't find while you were deep in it.

You might be holding onto a character, scene, or plot thread simply because you've spent so much time on it.

Pull useful scenes, ideas, and pieces into a new document as you rebuild.

Writing methods are guidelines, not laws.

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Summer can be a little TOO busy to fit in some writing time! And there is something very inspirational about Fall. 🤩🍂

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The best novel openings aren’t necessarily flashy. They build trust, spark curiosity, and promise something readers will want to follow all the way to the final page! Full guide: www.writingmastery.com/blog/how-to-… #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #Books

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Writing Mastery @writingmastery.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Reading the opening aloud, seeking targeted feedback, and applying the “why should I care?” test can help identify weak spots and strengthen engagement.

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