Amber L Vernon

Fantasy, Romance, and Sci-fi Writer

[Alyssa Matesic @AlyssaMatesic]

Here’s one mistake I see in almost every novel I edit: too much narrative distance, or space between the reader & the characters/events in the story.

Here are three ways you could be creating narrative distance & weakening your manuscript – without even realizing it (a 🧵):

[Amber L Vernon @Amber_L_Vernon]

Read this book in two days! I thoroughly enjoyed every page! I've never laughed so much while reading and the story was soo heartfelt and relatable! I loved all the characters! They had so much life. Thank you so much @elisembryant!
#SummerReading 🌞 📚

[Amber L Vernon @Amber_L_Vernon]

Needed to switch up the routine.🦋🐝Maybe I'll try writing outside. ✍

[Angie Thomas @angiecthomas]

Today I paid off the mortgage on my house in Mississippi and gave it to my mom. It's hers now and paid for. She cried buckets.

Thank you all for making that possible.

[Amber L Vernon @Amber_L_Vernon]

So my second draft has turned into a complete rewrite. I'm not mad about it. This new direction gives it a better edge.

[Amber L Vernon @Amber_L_Vernon]

@PadraiginMB No thank you! I needed that reminder. 😊

[Amber L Vernon @Amber_L_Vernon]

I have a lot of prep to do before I start my second draft but I'm super excited. I'm doing a deeper dive on the world building and it's going great. This is why I love writing fantasy!🤩

[Amber L Vernon @Amber_L_Vernon]

So I finished my first draft and I'm supposed to be taking a break but all I can think about is rewriting.

[Karen Strong Author Updates @KarenMusings]

When drafting a novel sometimes you just need to have deep faith that your future self will save you.

[Dr. Thema @drthema]

In this season of your life, you no longer need to debate, defend, or convince.

See it and move forward with clarity.

[Amber L Vernon @Amber_L_Vernon]

@MQuigley1963 Thank you! 😊

[Amber L Vernon @Amber_L_Vernon]

I've done it! I wrote over 3,000 words this morning! 🥳🥳🥳 My sister says I can order cookies now.

[Amber L Vernon @Amber_L_Vernon]

I think my new favorite place to write is in my bed. I think I want a bed table now.

[Amber L Vernon @Amber_L_Vernon]

I'm making my coffee. I got my music on. Today is the day I will reach a milestone. #amwriting

[Jessika Grewe Glover @jessikamittens]

I’ll be 43 on Monday & this is my debut novel.
Another Beast’s Skin is a contemporary fantasy featuring an MC in her 30s with anxiety, sword skills, & a mean recipe for pb cookies.
Feel free to spread the word.⚔️

https://t.co/b1FFIrIE6w

[Amber L Vernon @Amber_L_Vernon]

To who ever said the first draft is for the writer thank you. 🥺❤ I'm approaching these last few chapters of my wip with new perspective.

[Amber L Vernon @Amber_L_Vernon]

@LisaOz6 Yess! I believe he also wrote the screenplay too because the ending goes a little further than the ending in the book (no spoilers lol) but it really brings everything to a nice close. First time I liked a book and its movie. 😊