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Joel Nash

@needablebooks.bsky.social

Author of The Coming Storm Series, disability advocate and a little bit of a nerd. Currently seeking representation.

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Under a month until my novel Sanctuary finally escapes my computer and enters the wild. πŸ«£πŸ“š If you spot a sleep-deprived author muttering about commas and plot twists, mind your business… or ask for a sneak peek. Who’s ready to visit Sanctuary?

05.03.2026 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Love, loss, and second chances collide. πŸ’”β€οΈ
Sanctuary by Joel Nash is coming soon; a decade-spanning story of teen heartbreak, addiction, fatherhood, and the scars we inherit. When love hurts, is it still enough? πŸ“–βœ¨

02.03.2026 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Starting layout on my soon-to-be self-published novel today. Fonts chosen. Margins negotiated. Page numbers still judging me. πŸ˜…
Any layout horror stories, or lifesaving tips? Could you drop them below before I lose a chapter to formatting chaos?

02.03.2026 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today’s writing goal: convince my brain that one more sentence won’t cause irreversible damage. β˜•βœοΈ If I survive the first paragraph, I’m calling it a win. What’s on your writing to-do list today?

23.02.2026 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just crushed today’s writing goal! ✍️✨ Words flowed, coffee fueled, and the page doesn’t know what hit it. Feeling accomplished, energized, and ready for more tomorrow! Who else hit their writing target today? πŸ’ͺπŸ“– #WritingLife #DailyGoals #AmWriting

18.02.2026 16:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Writing: β€œThis is brilliant.”
Editing: β€œWho wrote this?”
Proofreading: β€œHOW did that typo survive four reads?”

Which stage drains your soul the mostβ€”writing, editing, or proofreading?
Argue your case πŸ‘‡βœοΈ

18.02.2026 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks I don't think I'm there yet with this project but I will certainly keep that in mind.

18.02.2026 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Usually evening. I do some 5am mornings however.

17.02.2026 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve discovered the perfect time of day to write. It’s a very specific window between β€œalmost productive” and β€œwhy am I staring at the wall?” ⏰✍️
What time do you write bestβ€”morning, night, or chaos?

#WritingLife #AmWriting #WriterHumor #CreativeProcess #WritersOfSocialMedia #WritingCommunity

17.02.2026 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, that's a positive suggestion, and I will consider it.

17.02.2026 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today feels like a good day for a writer’s lift. ✍️
Fresh page. No pressure. Just one sentence.

Tell me: are you writing today, editing, or avoiding your draft by reorganizing a desk that didn’t need it? πŸ‘€πŸ“š

16.02.2026 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I became a writer because I love words, hate money, and enjoy staring at a blinking cursor like it personally wronged me.
I spend 6 hours writing 3 sentences, delete 2, and emotionally recover from the 1 remaining.
Living the dream. βœοΈπŸ“šπŸ˜Œ

16.02.2026 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No visuals yet, I just started drafting this book, and they will be available closer to completion.

16.02.2026 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

As authors, should we be recording video or audio to support our books, or is the page still enough? πŸŽ₯πŸŽ™οΈ Curious where you land: helpful extension of the story, or just another thing to juggle? Let’s debate πŸ‘‡πŸ“š

15.02.2026 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Taking a little break from writing to, you know… live. πŸ“βž‘οΈπŸŒ Research, obviously. Tell me: what’s the best β€œprocrastination” that secretly fuels your creativity? πŸ‘€πŸ˜‚ #WritingLife #CreativeProcess #AmIResearching

15.02.2026 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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15.02.2026 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I am certainly in the early days, but George has spent centuries learning all there is to know about being a ghost. It is now his mission to spread the gospel of ghostly powers to the rest of the afterlife and cut through the tedious bureaucracy of life after death.

15.02.2026 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I've got a new romance coming out next month, and I just started drafting a new supernatural comedy. Pretty sure romance will seep into it somewhere, but I am trying something new.

11.02.2026 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Starting a new novel: 3% inspiration, 12% coffee, 85% wildly convincing myself this is a great idea. πŸ˜…πŸ“š What hooks you in chapter one: voice, vibes, or chaos? Tell me before I overthink everything.
#AmWriting #NewNovel #WriterLife #CreativeProcess #BookCommunity

11.02.2026 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is an older book of mine, one I still believe in, even if it hasn’t found its readers yet. The Coming Storm is about love, consequences, and the past that won’t stay buried. If you give forgotten stories a chance, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

10.02.2026 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I went quiet for a bit, head down, heart in the query trenches with my novel Sanctuary. Now I’m back. Writers: what did I miss? Readers: what are you reading right now? Let’s catch up.
#WritingCommunity #AmQuerying #AuthorLife #WritingJourney

10.02.2026 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

New year, new draft. Ditch perfection, pack curiosity, and show up to the page like it’s a promise, not a test. One sentence at a time, we’re writing our way forward. What are you writing first this year? πŸ“βœ¨

01.01.2026 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Writing is convincing a blank page, you’re not boring. First draft: chaos gremlin. Second: therapist session. Third: haircut for sentences. Final: realize the title was the problem. Repeat tomorrow. β˜•οΈβœοΈ

01.01.2026 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wishing you a holiday season filled with joy, warmth, and just enough chaos to inspire new stories. May your drinks be strong, your deadlines forgiving, and your relatives… briefly tolerable. Stay safe, be kind, and steal good dialogue. πŸŽ„βœοΈ

20.12.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Writing is basically summoning words like a chaotic wizard: one minute you're inspired, the next you're deleting the same sentence 12 times and questioning all your life choices. Yet here we areβ€”powered by caffeine, chaos, and hope. #AmWriting #WritersLife #WritingCommunity #WriteOn

11.12.2025 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Slipping into old habits lately, shutting down, carrying quiet pain as I watch a loved one slowly decline. Even everyday things feel heavy. I’m trying my best, even when I fall short. Please keep my family in your thoughts as we navigate this difficult time.

11.12.2025 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Curious if serialized short-form fiction is for you? If you love quick, punchy chapters, addictive cliffhangers, and stories you can devour on your commute or before bed, you’ll thrive with it. Think binge-reading, but in perfectly sized bites. Would you try it? πŸ“šβœ¨

08.12.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Writers: your worth isn’t measured in word counts. It’s okay to rest, to refill, to fall apart and start again. Your stories need you more than your perfection. Check in with yourself today, hydrate, breathe, step outside. Your mind is your muse. Take care of it. πŸ’›βœοΈ

04.12.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My writing process is simple: open the doc, type 3 words, delete 4, question my life choices, then reward myself with a cookie for β€˜progress.’ πŸ˜… Writers, be honestβ€”what’s the most chaotic part of your process? πŸͺ✍️

24.11.2025 20:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My writing process is simple: open the doc, type 3 words, delete 4, question my life choices, then reward myself with a cookie for β€˜progress.’ πŸ˜… Writers, be honestβ€”what’s the most chaotic part of your process? πŸͺ✍️

24.11.2025 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0