Liz SanFilippo Hall

I write both early in the morning but also right before bed… and I’m definitely more creative at night!

100% agree. I always feel better when I write!

“Yes, it's hard to write, but it's harder not to.” — Carl Van Doren

Happy last Friday of February from #SparksAndScribbles with our quote of the week!
#AmWriting #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky #amquerying #amediting #amagented #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

When I Stepped Away From My Writing Discovering the importance of creative cross-pollination

Last Friday, I took the day “off” and I learned about creative cross-pollination.

wheredaisiesgrow.substack.com/p/when-i-ste... #AmCreating #Art #Writing

I'm almost done editing my latest draft of my NA contemporary! Eeek!!

I feel like this snippet encompasses the vibe of the book. :)

From chapter 1 :

People started to leave, passing through the door, letting music out a few seconds at a time. As soon as the door closed, the sound disappeared, as if the room wasn’t packed with people dancing and drinking. Out here, I was there but I wasn’t.
Kind of like the rest of my life.

Where Daisies Grow | Liz SanFilippo Hall | Substack Reflections, tips, and essays on journaling, creativity, and the writing life—where ideas take root, grow slowly, and blossom across forms—with author, essayist, and writing coach Liz SanFilippo Hall....

I’m about to talk about alllll the different journaling methods there are over on Substack. Which one will be right for you?

Come join the convo! WhereDaisiesGrow.Substack.com

Mostly book club! Because I'm in three - LOL. But also I read in the genre I'm currently working in too... so lately, a lot of YA and NA books from my TBR.

a man in a blue shirt is holding a black cat in his hands Alt: a man in a blue shirt is holding a black cat in his hands

Did you know Save the Cat! now has a book on horror? Did you know it’s fantastic? No? You’re welcome! It is abso-fxcking-lutely fantastic! #writingcommunity #writesky #amoutlining

When Your Identity Shifts ... and how motherhood redefined me

We are who we are... until we change.

Over on Substack, I share my musings about how our identities shift over time, sometimes slowly, and sometimes it's like falling through a portal into a totally different world.

I'd love to hear what you think: open.substack.com/pub/wheredai...

#AmThinking

Author JP Lee didn’t share her writing at first… but with her debut YA fantasy coming out this spring, she’s been sharing a peek behind the curtain: www.oopsanddaisies.com/interview-wi...

#YA #WriteSky #Interview

One of my writing/critique partners just likened my New Adult contemporary to "One Day" by David Nicholls -- a book I ADORED -- which means she just made my entire week. <3 Thank you @writerceci.bsky.social!

In the winter, it’s the cozy cave of my basement. Once the weather allows for it, outside I go! I have a comfy outdoor chair with a small side table and my backyard view to keep inspiring me.

If you want to journal, I have a few words of warning:
open.substack.com/pub/wheredai...

So hey mama, I see you... and I promise, we'll get through this, because we know how to get stuff done.

I wrote this YEARS ago, when Little Miss was in preschool, & I'm tired just reading it. But I share now because I think it's worth pointing out how much we, as moms, tire ourselves out trying to juggle EVERYTHING. We don't get enough credit for all that we do.
www.oopsanddaisies.com/work-at-home...

Hands down, The Way of the Fearless Writer

I write mostly YA and NA. What about you?

Bookmarks • March/April 2026

It's no secret that I love to write about writing. Bookmarks Magazine is featuring my favorite 10 books on the craft of writing. You can check it out here: lsc-pagepro.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/...

#WriteSky #WritingBooks #BookReviews

The 9 Things I Did in 2025 To Move My Creative Writing Forward Process and Progress Over Perfection

In 2025, I made the most progress I have in YEARS with my creative writing, but it wasn’t just because I consistently showed up to the page. Here are the 9 things I did (and continue to do): wheredaisiesgrow.substack.com/p/the-9-thin... #AmWriting #WriteSky

In my current #WorkInProgess, it's heavily focused on romance and friendships. But this is my first time writing "romance"! Most of my books/stories are about friendship. I love exploring how we choose who we let into our lives. #WritingCommunity #WritingLife

100%! Who’s putting pen to paper this week?

While I talk a lot about #CreativeWriting on my corner of the internet, I'm fascinated by the whole creative process & how everyone has their own approach. In my latest #CreativeMoms #Interview, Kathy Osgood of Little Bear #Photography shares her story:
www.oopsanddaisies.com/oops-daisies...

#Writers, curious minds want to know: what do you share about your work-in-progress? Do you share publicly what it’s about? Your inspiration? How you approach the writing process?
I’d love to talk more about my writing but I want to make sure it’s still of interest & valuable to readers. #WriteSky

I edited about 16 chapters of my NA manuscript, sent some poetry off to a writing partner, and started toying with some new ideas… this month will be a lot of the same!

What about you?

#WritingGoals

YES!!! Even just a few minutes a day = progress 💖

A refresher never hurts! And there’s so much to learn about plants and flowers.

In today's search history, as I edit my new adult contemporary manuscript... strip poker. 😂

#Writers - what have you been researching lately for your WIP?

#AmEditing

I’ve been drawing and making watercolor art! It’s a great way to clear my mind. I’m also getting into the idea of neurographic art!