K.B. Jensen

#Author of Painting With Fire, A Storm of Stories, Love and Other Monsters in the Dark. My Word Publishing Consultant + Youth Writing Camp Director #writer

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Enough. You can find me @kbjensenauthor.bsky.social #amwriting #writinglife

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I had a migraine but sat down to write anyway, and wrote a really emotional story based on a dream I had. This process involved some crying. Am I correct to assume that writing and crying is a cure for migraines, because I feel better? #amwriting #amcrying #writerlife

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In times of trouble, turn to your art. #amwriting #amjournaling

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Has anyone else tried to join #Threads and noticed a whole lot of clickbait that seems to be written by AI? #ugh Is it worth it?

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@WrnrWrites It's normal to have seasons to writing. Ditch the guilt and find the joy. Go for a walk and think about your characters, ask them questions. Then open the document, and get back to it. You got this.

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@J_Schiecke Make space for the creative. Get out and find inspiration. Go for a walk. Write with a friend. Write at a coffee shop, museum or zoo. Remember, there are seasons for everything. Open the document. Set a timer and write for 20 minutes without distractions. Keep going.

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@DanSeifwrites Thanks! Unfortunately, these places are all defunct or on hiatus.

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I've got a WWII historical fiction short story I'd like to submit to a #litmag about the #DanishResistance, based on a story my Farfar shared with me about his cousin. Does anyone have any ideas where to send it? #amwriting

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@brecht_dp I think that's actually pretty great! For me, there are seasons to writing. Lately, in this season, I'm probably around 5 to 6 hours a week. It ebbs and flows for me, but as long as you are making space for it, don't beat yourself up. Slow and steady can win the race.

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With writing, if you aren't a little scared, you are doing it wrong. Yesterday, I shared a poem that scares me in a workshop. I try to remember vulnerability is strength. And it's not so scary anymore. #amwriting #writingworkshop #writingpoetry

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Today's advice for my writer peeps that I'm trying to follow: Do what scares you.

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@kathyfish Hope you have a lovely birthday! So glad you are here!

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Ok, so if one were dreaming of starting a #literarymagazine, what advice would you give? What would you like to read or submit to? Do's and don't's? Would love to chat with others who have.

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@birdgirl90 So glad things are going better, and I hope they continue to get better and better. Happy early birthday.

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@LiMa_notLima Sage advice, @LiMa_notLima, thanks. It's not just perfectionism... It's also the vulnerability. I keep reminding myself that vulnerability is strength. We'll see if it sticks.

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I've always been scared to share my poetry but do it anyway at readings and workshops. I have a chapbook I've written over 12 years. (Time is a theme.) What do I do with it, and what do I do with the fear? Been playing with titles on vacay in Spain. #amwriting #writingadvice

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Really excited to publish another anthology of #teenwriters this summer! We've extended pricing for our Emerging Teen Authors Writing and Publishing Camp online at My Word Publishing. https://t.co/TabodZZgWg

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@kathyfish @nancystohlman thanks for inspiring me so much over the years to get out of my comfort zone as a writer, and experience beautiful, inspiring places.

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There are still spots at Kathy Fish and Nancy Stohlman's Grand Lake CO #WritingRetreat, a life-changing and magical experience. They are amazing writers and teachers, and build an instant writer community as unforgettable as mountain sunsets. July 23-28 https://t.co/RqM8JsPLI3

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Our Emerging Teen Authors Writing and Publishing camp is back! This is last summer's amazing book written by our #teenwriters. Can't wait to see what the campers write this year! Know a teen who wants to publish a story this summer? Here's the info. https://t.co/x1qz9Ov4Xa