Jennifer Hester Mattox

Executive Director of the @CarnegieCenter in Lexington. Writer. Kentucky Great Writers Series Coordinator. Avid Reader. Advocate for KY authors. She/her

[Jennifer Hester Mattox @JenCat1313]

I have authors to celebrate, promote, & advocate for, & the writing life to discuss. Over the past year or two, Twitter has killed my presence. Each tweet thrown out into the void truly is...out in the void. Sigh. Time to move on? Perhaps. #WritingCommunity

[Jennifer Hester Mattox @JenCat1313]

@PhilipGrigson Happy anniversary!

[Jennifer Hester Mattox @JenCat1313]

@grantfaulkner I submitted the survey for the @CarnegieCenter in early March. Important data! I’m looking forward to seeing how we compare to other lit orgs across the country. I’m sure we all agree, too: we need more grant funding sources. #WritingCommmunity

[Jennifer Hester Mattox @JenCat1313]

Someone once said, “I’m a writer. I’m used to rejection.” Rejection is the norm but perseverance makes a difference. Here’s one author’s story: I Got 8 Agent Offers; Then, My Book Died on Sub https://t.co/2Vub9HHmfJ #WritingCommunity

[Angela Ackerman @AngelaAckerman]

Breathing Life into Characters - WRITERS HELPING WRITERS® https://t.co/NLAHbpHtDb @lisapoisso #writing #amwriting

[Jennifer Hester Mattox @JenCat1313]

I’m looking forward to this writing retreat and learning from this amazing line-up!

[Jennifer Hester Mattox @JenCat1313]

My day was just made. I said this entire quote aloud and my college-aged son replied, quoting Mr. Bennet's response--verbatim. Yes! #JaneAusten #PrideandPrejudice

[Jane Austen Centre @JaneAustenBath]

Can you finish this iconic Mrs Bennet quote? 📚👀

#janeausten #prideandprejudice #janeaustencentre #Regency

[Novelicious @noveliciouss]

The first draft is just you telling yourself the story.
TERRY PRATCHETT
#amwriting #writing
#Art Lhianne

[Jennifer Hester Mattox @JenCat1313]

@CrystalWilki, many congratulations on this book deal! You deserve all the goodness coming your way and more. #KYGreatWriters #KYauthor #AffrilachainPoet

[Jennifer Hester Mattox @JenCat1313]

Congratulations to Lexington author and good friend @CynEllingsen on having her forthcoming novel be selected as an Amazon First Reads! #KYGreatWriters #KYauthor

[Silas House 📘 @silasdhouse]

Writing Lessons, my new podcast, is part of my work as #KYPoetLaureate. It’s made to be used by teachers or by anyone who wants to learn more about creative writing. Available on all platforms, including NPR. #TeamKY
https://t.co/i55bhoY21E

[Jennifer Hester Mattox @JenCat1313]

Even successfully published writers had hard times before they hit their stride…and sometimes still do throughout their careers. #Persevere #dontevergiveup #amwriting #amquerying #ampublishing

[Scott Reintgen @Scott_Thought]

Most publishing journey threads are about the bright moments, but that's obviously not the whole story. I want to take a quick second to share my 5 most difficult moments as a writer 🧵

[Jennifer Hester Mattox @JenCat1313]

The lovely @adalimon, one of @TIME's Women of the Year, is not only one of the most talented people I know, but also one of the nicest & most encouraging to emerging writers. Many congratulations on this well-deserved & hard-earned honor! #KYGreatWriters #KYauthor #poet

[Jennifer Hester Mattox @JenCat1313]

@jessicastrawser @OhioArtsCouncil Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

[Jane Austen’s House @JaneAustenHouse]

📖 Happy PRIDE AND PREJUDICE DAY!

#OnThisDay in 1813 #PrideandPrejudice was published whilst #JaneAusten was living in this very House.

🌟 We now know this day as #PrideandPrejudiceDay and celebrate this globally beloved novel!

[Jennifer Hester Mattox @JenCat1313]

Some days it can feel like the feedback is brutal. Other days it is all praise. Eventually, your book gets where it needs to be, but it couldn't get there without first having your eyes opened to what needs to be fixed. #writingcommunity #writinggroup #writers

[Alyssa Matesic @AlyssaMatesic]

Letting others read your work can be scary, but your story won’t be able to make the impact you want it to unless you get over the mental hurdle of sharing it.

You have to be willing to allow people to experience the joy and wonder of your story. #writingcommunity

[Jennifer Hester Mattox @JenCat1313]

Are you an author w/ a published book? If so, you NEED an author website & PLEASE include a way to be contacted. Otherwise, how can people invite you to give readings/attend literary events? I work at a literary arts center & run into this more than I should. #WritingCommunity

[Giles Paley-Phillips @eliistender10]

This

[Alyssa Matesic @AlyssaMatesic]

I’ve worked w/ many writers who have shied away from exposition in their manuscripts b/c they’re worried that providing exposition will make them “tell” rather than “show.”

But the truth is, some exposition is important & necessary in every story. A 🧵:

[Jennifer Hester Mattox @JenCat1313]

Definitely “the little book that could!” Congrats, @KimMichele_ !