Amber Bristow

Plot twists don't have to shock.
They just have to resonate.

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How exciting! Congratulations 🎉🥂

I couldn't agree more 🤗

Progress is being made 💪🏼 #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity

Thank you Mo! I love it 🥰

This year, my partner and I bought our first property. It took us some time to decide how to decorate our reading nook, but now that it’s complete, the house finally feels like a home ☕🍂📕 #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity

Thank you Sunny 🤗

Wishing the #5amwritersclub creative sparks and strong arcs ✍️

My favourite animal is a highland cow, so seeing them in the wild is a must for me! I'd like to do a road trip at some point, for sure 🚗

My red pen has seen things... #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity

We visited Edinburgh last December and were blown away by how incredible it was ⛲ What started as a simple, budget-friendly getaway has become one of our favourite destinations. We’re already hoping to return later this year!

What a breathtaking sight! I can see why you couldn't look at anything else 🌄 Welcome back to the writing world 🖊️🍵

Starting my morning by diving into my followers’ work and hoping to meet some new faces in the #5amwritersclub and #writingcommunity. Got a #book, #shortstory, or #WIP? Drop it below - I’d love to check it out!

The Truth Behind the Rosemary Cross Case | Amber Bristow In a house steeped in tragic history, the whispers of young spirits and the etchings on ancient walls unveil a tale of suffering, resilience, and a quest for freedom.

I received some lovely messages after sharing my short story "The Mystery of Rosemary Cross", so I’m excited to post the next piece in the two-part series: "The Truth Behind the Rosemary Cross Case" 💼 www.amberbristow.com/the-truth-be... #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity

My sister saw my post about finding my next author obsession and handed me these.

What are your thoughts on Freida McFadden's work? 🤔 #booksky #readingcommunity

What writing has taught me this week:

1. If a sentence makes me feel clever, it probably needs to be cut.
2. Pacing improves more from what I remove than what I add.
3. The first draft is for me - the edit is for the reader.

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Thank you, Philip. It's my favourite pastime, so I try not to drain the joy from it with rigid planning. I keep a loose deadline, but give myself room for breaks and bursts of creativity. It’s really helped me maintain my love for writing 🤗

Same here. Usually just rereading the last chapter is enough to get me back into the headspace, but if it’s been a while I’ll go back a few chapters to fully immerse myself - I always end up making more edits along the way 🙈

That’s a refreshing perspective. I tend to go back and forth between perfecting as I go and racing through. I think it reflects how excited I get about certain scenes - sometimes they just pour out - but it definitely makes editing a bit of a mess!

20+ novels is very impressive! Experience and preplanning count for a lot. And I agree, rushing a story can definitely take the joy out of it, not to mention the quality.

Do you find your more recent work has taken a similar amount of time, or has your process changed with experience?

Sounds like we’re in the same boat! People always say to just write it all out and edit later, but I actually enjoy editing as I go - it’s part of the process for me.

I was the exact same... I’ve got two drafts, but one’s my main focus. I started it after COVID, though it sat untouched for a while. This year I’ve really committed, and I’m aiming to finish it in the next two months and pass it to literary agents 🫰🏼

Wow, six months is incredible! What did you change in your process to cut the time down so much?

Thank you Jennifer! With juggling writing with a job and personal life, a year is very impressive! Mine is taking a while longer... honestly it sat untouched for a while 🫣

Early success is a scam. Great things take time.

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Short stories by Amber Bristow On this small corner of the internet you will find short stories by Amber Bristow, an aspiring author from Surrey with a boundless passion for creative writing.

It may seem like a small milestone, but having my own website still feels surreal!

In this small corner of the internet, you will find short stories I have written, and one day, hopefully, my first novel.

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That sounds about right! I think the mental breakdown is just part of the character development… for the writer 🫣

Fellow writers, how long did it take you to finish the first draft of your novel? 🤔 Please make me feel better 😅 #5amwritersclub #writingcommunity