Julie M Covert

What’s the best way to enjoy cruddy weather? Get cozy inside and write! Join Amy and Julie for the Cruddy Weather Writing Retreat, March 19-21.
You’ll learn to get unstuck from your writer’s block, resuscitate your muse, chart your story’s path, and tap into your inner voice.
See link in comments.

What's the best way to enjoy cruddy weather?
At the Cruddy Weather Writer’s Retreat

You’ll get unstuck, resuscitate your muse, refill your inkwell, chart your story’s path & tap into your inner voice.

Come join us for some great writing!
Details at www.hjwords.com/retreat

#writingretreat

@reallyew.bsky.social That poor squirrel did eventually get quite a few seeds.

Banished Words | Lake Superior State University 2026 The wordsmiths at Lake Superior State University have released LSSU's newest annual List of Words Banished from the Queen's English for Mis-use, Over-use and General Uselessness.

This post is a month overdue; my bad.
Oops, I'm not allowed to use that word, nor is anyone else, ever again.
I've protested its use ever since someone left a kettle boiling on the stove, walked out of the house, completely forgot about it, and later tried apologizing with, "My bad."
bit.ly/4bzY6BH

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our Second Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 26, 2026. 🎉🎉🎉

Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.

Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...

This is going to be exciting!

What’s the best way to enjoy cruddy weather?
Join us for the Cruddy Weather Writer’s Retreat this March.
Learn to get unstuck from your writer’s block & tap your inner voice with me and Amy Probst.
DM me to be put on the waitlist.

#writingretreat #cruddyweather #michiganwriters #getunstuck

Our health care costs are skyrocketing this year because our representatives couldn't muster the will to protect our care #HealthcareHeist
Thanks @beaheroaction.bsky.social for helping make a difference!

What questions do you have about writing your book?

Join us for my free Ask the Book Coach: Q & A Session, coming to Zoom on January 15 at 7 PM EST

Please message me, Julie, for Zoom details.

www.uppaa.org/2025/12/07/u...
#bookcoach #michiganwriters #writerswrite #writersblock #authoraccelerator

Today’s weather report and forecast with special appearance by Squirrel.
Make your dreams happen!

#drummondisland #upperpeninsula #michigan #weather #weatherreport #snow #offthegrid #dream #snowstorm #wind

Have a book you want to write? I can help!
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Contact me for a free customized template in which to write your memoir this winter.
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I don't know, but I still get a kick out of noticing when a wild bird poops. (Yes, Hugh thinks I'm strange.)

YouTube video by KnowledgeWell Kosrae UNESCO World Heritage Nomination

It's a grey day today. But great one, as I'm packing my bags for a two-week vacation in Kosrae! Going to visit a friend who claims it's his shangralai. 80º all the time with lots of fresh seafood and fruit and low crime - sounds heavenly.
youtu.be/AmjvFWGZQkI?...

Eating breakfast, September 1, 2025. Drummond Island, MI

So excited to reveal my cover for THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT, a new comic currently pushing to hit its Kickstarter goal! ☺️☺️☺️ You all should check it out and GET THIS COVER 😎😎😎

www.kickstarter.com/projects/djt...

Just checked out your project, as I've done a couple crowdfunding projects too - it's not my thing, but that's okay. However, I wanted to let you know that I think you rocked the video description!
And, I loved your message about supporting independent artists. Keep up the great work!

Wow!
Sometimes I get to see a Merlin hunting--sitting in a treetop looking and waiting. The smaller birds quickly go quiet and still. I'm never sure who to "root for."

This is such a sad and deranged situation.
I can't imagine how the people carrying out these attacks on these foreign boats are feeling.

Wow! I'm glad to hear the prescription was not proper.
Unfortunately, it's not the first time I've heard of this. I knew a woman who suffered severe migraines - it turned out it was her prescription was upside down and backwards.
BTW, I'm trying to get hold of you—I need some advice. Can you DM me?

Julie Covert, Your Book Coach and Editor. Guiding you and your book in the right direction. Who benefits: Your book, your readers, and you. Phone 906-430-5854 Email words@hjwords.com

I'm excited to announce the new chapter in my life!
I'm helping writers who feel overwhelmed and unsure find sure-afooting in the writing world.
I want to hear from you if you've ever thought about writing a book!
Let's chat about how I can help you find the right path to your writing journey!

"#addBirder

Welcome home, Pete!
The trees were alive with warblers this morning so I wasn’t surprised to see Pete at the dining room window!

#livingoffthegrid #puremichigan #michigan #livingthedream #workfromhome #drummondisland #dream #makeyourdreamhappen #birds #birdsofmichigan #warblers #birdbrained

All The Federal Lawsuits Related to Trump Admin Executive Orders We put them all in one place.

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5 Calls Newsletter The 5 Calls Newsletter breaks down what your representatives are voting on and what you can do to influence them. From your friends at 5 Calls

My new favorite app - 5 Calls.
I'm busy running three companies - this app gave me topics of concern to choose from, phone numbers of my Congresspersons to call at the click of a button (no dialing it myself), and a concise script to read from. Join me!
And get the newsletter
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Yup!

That's gorgeous! Such an intricate wing pattern.