Gabby Grahek

it was impossible not to fan girl… I did my best, you guys

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What do you mean the first draft of my manuscript has 131,706 words.... like..... what? who is going to edit aaalllllllllllll of this!?

My latest attempt to inspire some writing. I’ve been in a bit of a drought but surrounding myself with craft books will get me to write something…. Right? …. RIGHT!?

Our new podcast is coming soon!

We hope you’ll join us as we discuss the romance genre, our favorite books, writing craft, and how we make room for a creative life while working full time.

#podcast #romancereader #romancewriter #booksky #writinginspiration #bookrecs #friendship #fun #sass

Okay -- yesterday's goal of 1,000 words ended up being more like 179 words. BUT! Thaty's 179 more words than I had the day before. And we celebrate everything around here. So yay!

I am going to write 1,000 words today.
I am going to write 1,000 words today.
I am NOT going to edit old words.
I’m going to write new words.
I am going to write 1,000 words today.

I’m creating a social media strategy for a client and one question they had was, “Should we prioritize a presence in BlueSky.” And honestly, it’s the first time I’ve thought about the app in months….

So hi again!

I’m Gabby. Midwest mama and freelance consultant. Nice to meet ya!!

100000%

Q: How’s writing going?
A: It’s been a struggle lately. To find time. To find motivation. So I’m shaking it up.

I added this book to my writing toolbox and have already referenced a TON during writing sprints.

And I am listening to my very first audiobook to help distract from… everything.

We 👏 love 👏 Aiden!!

Honestly, seeing the unhinged things I posted to Facebook during my college years is the only joy I get from that platform anymore

Felt like a bit of light reading…

Today’s schedule as a corporate dropout:

- Get son to school
- Attend my writing sprint
- Leg day with the hubs
- Actually post content about my social media consulting business
- Work deliverables for my client
- Pick up kiddo
- Hommemade pizza night!!
- Attend writing workshop
- Bed by 10pm 🤞

My two latest favorite responses to my husband — regarding absolutely anything — are…

“What do you think I deserve?”

And

“I know you’ll make the right choice”

And sometimes I use them together which is extra powerful.

And hilarious.

You’re welcome.

You guys.. my vampire romantasy novel in progress is officially 56,000 words… holy hell 🧛🏼🖤

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Mom life 🤝 entrepreneur life

Doing some non-fiction reading at the ice rink.

My son is learning to skate. I’m learning how to run a small business. We are ALL learning new things at our house 🥰

My entire mentality around work, productiveness, and worth has changed since exiting my corporate job. It’s crazy.

5:30 daycare pick up and bring offspring to his hockey lesson

— what I hope the evening will bring —

Some time to write (goal = 500 words) and a non-dramatic bedtime experience with my sleep-resistant child.

10:50 eaaaarrlllyyy lunch

1:00 finally go into my office

1-5 proceed to make 5 TikTok’s, three reels, multiple still assets, and draft my weekly newsletter for my projects and business.

Oh and laundry. Laundry got done somewhere in the mix too.

Monday’s schedule for this corporate dropout:

6:30 wake up from an insane dream about drowning in Indonesia

7:45 get told by my three-nager I’m not invited to his bday cause it’s a school day

8:20 a relatively mellow daycare drop off

9:34 arrive late for dance jam class at the gym

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Hiiiiiiii blue sky!!