Jessica Strawser

Absolutely love this series by @paulamunier.bsky.social and so glad the snowy new installment is here! #booksky

Can't wait to read this, @crystalking.com -- happy #pubday! #booksky

Thanks so much for the shout! Excited for this one.

Make Your Query Letter & First Page Stand Out with Jessica Strawser | Jane Friedman In this 90-minute webinar, learn the best practices of query writing whether you plan to pitch agents or publishers.

Getting ready to submit your novel or memoir? You won't find more info-packed, user-friendly guidance than this virtual query letter workshop taught by our @jessicastrawser.bsky.social in conjunction with @janefriedman.com. Save your seat (& your sanity): janefriedman.com/make-your-qu... #writersky

#writing a novel or memoir & getting ready to submit to agents + editors? This virtual Query Letter + 1st Page workshop @janefriedman.com is for you! It's affordable + easy to access anywhere (even if you can't join us live). Learn more: janefriedman.com/make-your-qu... #writersky #writingcommunity

25 Ways to (Pumpkin) Spice Up Your Writing • Career Authors No matter where or when your story takes place, take your pick of these ideas & prompts for using the best of fall to inspire your pages.

(Pumpkin) spice up your writing! #writingtips #booksky #pumpkin #pumpkinspice @jessicastrawser.bsky.social careerauthors.com/25-ways-to-p...

This was fun to write -- and even funner to see become a seasonal favorite! @careerauthors.com #writersky #writingprompts #writingtips

Tackling a DIY #NaNoWriMo or just looking for a creativity & productivity boost before the holidays, #writingcommunity friends? I'm teaching my most popular webinar for @writersdigest.bsky.social 11/6 on Setting Up a Great Novel Premise. Join us!

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Jane Goodall with monarch butterfly scarf

“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall

💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero

Thank you to @careerauthors.com for this lovely graphic. Shall we dive in, #writingcommunity?

3 Story Movement Techniques to Propel Your Plot • Career Authors Use force and momentum to set your story into motion with these techniques from award-winning novelist Kathryn Craft.

Plotting tricks & techniques, today on @careerauthors.com #writingtips #plotting #booksky
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A billboard advertisement frames the article's headline: How to Survive Promoting Your Book When Writing Isn't Your Full-Time Job

When your #writing time is already limited by your day job, throwing book promotion in the mix can feel like a breaking point. Try these 7 tips for surviving your new book release while juggling a full-time job, via memoirist Tiffany Graham Charkosky. #writersky

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Spent a fantastic day getting some good words and pages in, then sitting in on the latest online course offering from @janefriedman.com —Mastering The Art of the Synopsis, a workshop led by @jessicastrawser.bsky.social. Ladies, thank you for making me consider ways to make my work that much better.

So glad it resonated -- thanks again for being there, and for the kind words!

Oh yay! So glad to have a friendly face there. I hope you'll find it helpful! ☺️

Mastering the Art of the Synopsis with Jessica Strawser | Jane Friedman In this 90-minute webinar, learn to write and edit a synopsis that makes editors and agents eager to read your work.

For all writers getting ready to submit a novel or memoir, this virtual (& super affordable) workshop via @janefriedman.com shows how to avoid the most common synopsis mistakes, with plenty of examples to help make yours shine.

Join us TOMORROW, #writingcommunity!

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Very kind of you! She does SO much to support fellow writers, and I wish her much success with this and every book.

Happy #pubday to my dear friend @hankphillippiryan.bsky.social + her new page-turner, ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS -- I loved my early read of this book, & now the rest of the world can love it too! #booksky #writersky #writingcommunity @careerauthors.com

Build Your Bookshelf: 5 New Books for Writers • Career Authors Our roundup of the latest resources for writers includes new writing guides from Sue Monk Kidd, Maggie Smith, Jane Friedman, and more.

You can never have enough books about writing (she says, having read over 1000 of them and written three herself)…. #booksky #writingbooks @careerauthors.com
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Don't miss our roundup of the best new writing guides—including the latest from @janefriedman.com, @maggiesmithpoet.bsky.social, @katemckean.bsky.social, #SueMonkKidd & #StevenJames, via our own @jessicastrawser.bsky.social. #writingcommunity #writersky

Authors, a reminder: You do not need to do anything to be a member of the class BUT to help ensure that you receive notices relating to your participation in the suit, please provide your contact info and book titles to the court-appointed class counsel via the link below.

"Graphic with 'Anthropic' logo on left, circuit-like design. Right text reads: 'Authors: You May Be Part of This Class Action Lawsuit. Anthropic AI Lawsuit Explained.' Modern, tech-themed design."

A federal court ruled that ANTHROPIC illegally copied MILLIONS of books to train its AI.

All authors and publishers whose books were downloaded by Anthropic from pirate websites are subject to receiving compensation. This could involve your work.

For more info: authorsguild.org/news/anthrop...

9 Questions to Ask Your Beta Readers • Career Authors Are beta readers a valuable revision tool or a waste of time? The answer is up to you. Here's how to manage the process to get the best results.

Beta reader checklist, courtesy of @careerauthors.com #betareaders #booksky careerauthors.com/9-questions-...

I love that this badly needed post is still making the rounds! Thanks for sharing it, @denicepenrose.bsky.social @careerauthors.com. #writingcommunity #writersky

** Attention all authors whose books may have been trained on by AI **

Attorneys are collecting contact information from all authors and publishers who may be part of the class action lawsuit.

Must have been something in the water(pik) in Ohio today... Dentist day for me too. #twinning

I put a lot of thought into writing this one, and the responses have been so heartening. Huge thanks to the #writingcommunity for all the comments & shares.

Are beta readers a valuable revision tool or a waste of time? The answer might just depend on you. @jessicastrawser.bsky.social shares her best tips for choosing the right readers, asking the right Qs + getting the results you need. #writingcommunity #writingtips

The book cover of THE LAST CARETAKER shows a striking array of golden-colored black-eyed Susan flowers. Text explains the novel was an instant USA Today bestseller and is currently a featured Kindle deal for $2.49

Of all my novels, this one is the most fitting read for summertime—set on a nature reserve that's a front for a whisper network of #womenhelpingwomen on the run from abusive men. Today & tomorrow only, #TheLastCaretaker is a Kindle deal for $2.49! #booksky Details:

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Thanks so much for sharing! Thrilled my post resonated with you.