Who am I? Who are you, really?

IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU...BUT WHICH YOU?

In this week's #newpost, thoughts on choosing aspects of yourself to emphasize in your online presence. Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website.

#writingblog #protip #onlinepresence #socialmedia
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Building a Presence Let’s talk about presence.

READY FOR YOUR CLOSEUP?

In this week's #newpost on the writing blog, we start a new series on building your online presence. Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website!

#writingblog #onlinepresence #protip #mysterywriter

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Thursday Treats: 3/5/2026

ICYMI -- my pal Kevin Tipple had a terrific #ThursdayTreats with all sorts of interesting writing news and info!

Check it out!
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#writingblog #mysterywriter #mystery #shortstories

Keep it in a Box Writing is part of your life, but it’s not your whole life.

A LITTLE DISTANCE IS GOOD!

In this week's #newpost, a few thoughts on why you need to compartmentalize your writing career, and how to do it. Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website:

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#writingblog #protips #mysterywriter

The Waiting Game You hit “send,” and it begins.

HURRY UP AND WAIT!

First submission -- or five hundredth -- you're going to vex. And that's okay. In this week's #newpost, some constructive ways to handle it. Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website:

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#writingblog #protips

Exsanguination Bee published a post on Ko-fi

and the obligatory #ko-fi link too 😅

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#writing #mywriting #writingcommunity #writingsky #flashfiction #specfic #scifi #fiction #microfiction #shortstory #writingblog #writers #writersky #writerscommunity #MicrofictionMonday

Exsanguination “…and finally, the national blood shortage is expected to continue for a further week at least, as officials say emergency supplies from France have been rendered unusable. That’s…

It's #MicrofictionMonday again! 🎊

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#writing #mywriting #writingcommunity #writingsky #flashfiction #specfic #scifi #fiction #microfiction #shortstory #writingblog #writers #writersky #writerscommunity

~ SENSE AND SAGACITY ~

Looking to relax with some musings and writings? 🌿
Check out my WRITING BLOG below.
Plenty of stories to amuse you, inspire you or even terrify you!
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#sjmuses #writingblog #sense&sagacity #writingprojects #support #smallwriters

The Last Pass Don’t hit “send” before one last look.

LOOK BEFORE YOU SEND!

In this week's #newpost, why you just can't skip that final review! Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website:

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#writingblog #protip #mysterywriter #proofreading #submissions

To the Letter You know where I’m going.

JUST FOLLOW THE RULES, OKAY?

In this week's #newpost, why submission guidelines and formatting are so much more than lines and spacing. Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website: kathleenmarplekalb.com/f/to-the-let...

#writingblog #protip #submissions #formatting

2025 Year in Review A blog about fiction writing, novels, and teaching writing.

I finally got around to writing another blog post. It is my annual accountability post for 2025. You can read it here:

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#writing #writer #amwriting #horror #horrorwriter #blog #blogging #writerblog #writingblog #writingcommunity

A Good Base It’s not one format, it’s many.

START WITH THE FOUNDATION!

In this week's #newpost on the #writingblog, why formatting is the first step to writing success! Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website!

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#protips #WritingAdvice #submissions #formatting #writing

Song of the Week Mediaeval Baebes, “Adam Lay Ibounden” (traditional) Good morning! I wanted to warn you that the newsletter will be going out on Saturday, so if that’s something you’re inter…

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Weekly update, some petitions, and a song

#writingblog

Drawer Time When you think a piece is ready, step away.

YOU NEED TO WALK AWAY!

At least for a little while. In this week's #newpost, why drawer time is so important -- and how to make sure you get it. Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website:

kathleenmarplekalb.com/f/drawer-time

#writingblog #protip #mysterywriter

#2026Diary entry 18/1/26 📝:

"Also thought about going to this years Manchester Pride in August if it happens. We shall see.

Other than that, a restful Sunday."

#Journaling #DiaryEntry #PrideEvents #ManchesterPride #WritingLife #Diary #RelaxingSunday #DayOfRest #Thoughts #GetThemDown #WritingBlog

Make it Shine Before you submit, polish.

SEND NOTHING BUT YOUR BEST!

In this week's #newpost, a few thoughts on making sure your work is truly ready. Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website!

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#revision #editing #writingblog #mysterywriter #protip

Nuts n' Bolts January is all about grinding it out.

LET'S GET DOWN TO IT!

In this week's #newpost on the #writingblog, we start a deep dive into the basics of a writing career...all the unglamorous things you have to "just know!"

Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website:
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Checked my December website (Wordpress) stats. Uhh, hello everyone?! Thanks for visiting! I won't promise I'll do more updates, but I'll try :D I do need to update my Info Pages as well if this is going to be a thing #blogging #art #artblog #writing #writingblog

SENSE & SAGACITY my creative Writing Blog
is now LIVE! *:･ﾟ✧✍️(◔◡◔)

Familiar musings, short stories, and new projects!
Looking forward to writting out fun and mysterious ideas for you!

As always, THANK YOU!✨
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#sjmuses #sense&sagacity #writingblog #writingprojects

...for the Front Office Time for some resolutions for our agents, editors, and publishers!

IF YOU TAKE SUBMISSIONS, READ THIS!

Turning the tables a bit in this week's #newpost, with some #newyears requests for everyone who considers our work. Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website:

#newyearsresolution #writingblog
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I am (tentatively) starting a writing blog on my portfolio, as I challenge myself to write one short story every month this year. Feel free to follow along!
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#author #writing #blog #writingblog

A Breakdown of My 2026 Moodboard I never quite understood moodboards.Despite being a creative, I just figured the concept wasn't very useful. A cute, but unproductive, conceptualisation session. In a lot of my creative processes, moo...

NEW BLOG POST:

Writing about my 2026 Moodboard. I've never made moodboards before but I want to start incorporating them into my creative and personal processes.

#writingblog #writer #moodboards

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Reset Resolution New Year, new start?

A LITTLE -- OR BIG -- SOMETHING NEW!

In this week's #newpost, some ideas for #newyearsresolutions for your writing career! Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website!

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#NewYearsResolution2026 #writingblog #protip #newyearvibes

Starting 2026 off on the Right Foot: Sending My Writing to a Competition Today I had my Tarot read by my partner's mother.I'm not one who necessarily believes in Tarot, however I've always taken an interest in different types of spirituality and mysticism. When I was a kid...

NEW BLOG POST:

"And the more I allow myself to write and send, the more I prove to myself that I'm not an aspiring writer but a practicing writer."

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#writer #writingblog

Blog | Erik Christopher Martin Least Favorite Writing Advice? | Welcome to my first blog post on my new site. While my Dotty Morgan site has several posts related to that series, the posts here will be more abo

Check out my first blog post on my newly revamped author page, a response to common criticisms of frequently heard writing advice.
#writingadvice #writingblog #indieauthor
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As we begin to wind down for the year, we are taking a moment to reflect on 2025. To kick off, here are the top 5 most-read TLC Blogs from this year.

Missed them? Don't worry, you can catch up with them all on our website here literaryconsultancy.co.uk/tlc-blog/

#TLCUK #WritingBlog #writetip

By the Bunch Like crows, rejections are more ominous in groups.

DON'T WORRY ABOUT ONE REJECTION -- WORRY ABOUT A BUNCH!

In this week's #newpost, why multiple #Rejections could point you toward a reset. Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website!

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#writingblog #protip #mysterywriter

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Instagram post for the first time in... I don't want to think about it. Reminding folks over there that I exist because I sure forgot Insta did for a while 🫣
#writingcommunity #writesky #writingblog

BE CAREFUL WITH FEEDBACK!

In this week's #newpost on the #writingblog, why it can be a mixed blessing. Honest #amquerying and #writerslife advice every weekend on my website.

#protip #mysterywriter
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Victory from Defeat Rejections are rarely personal.

REJECTIONS CAN BE GOOD!

Or at least not terrible. In this week's #newpost on the #writingblog, a few thoughts on helpful -- and encouraging -- rejections. Honest #writerslife and #amquerying advice every weekend on my website!

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#writing #protip #rejection