Sophia Whiteside

Ball State University | Lead Creative Nonfiction Editor for The Broken Plate | Writer | Camp Belzer

[Sophia Whiteside @SophWhiteside]

Help. I really need to start submitting stuff. I’ve got some cnf essays and poems. Where should I submit? #amwriting #amsubmitting #litpublishing

[Sophia Whiteside @SophWhiteside]

What is on your reading list for 2019? #amreading #readinglist

[Sophia Whiteside @SophWhiteside]

This series always gets me in the holiday spirit! Only a week until Christmas Eve 🎄 what stories make you feel festive? #amreading

[Sophia Whiteside @SophWhiteside]

The end of the semester makes finding time to pleasure read difficult, but I’ve been reading my copy of The Lord Of The Rings series recently. Since I can remember I’ve been obsessed with this series that Tolkien created. 🧙🏻‍♂️
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What are you reading?
#amreading #lotr

[Sophia Whiteside @SophWhiteside]

Sometimes you might write something and think it’s not very good. That’s because you’ve been reading and rereading those same words for hours—give it a break and come back to it in a couple days with fresher eyes. Just don’t stop writing! #amwriting #writingmotivation

[Sophia Whiteside @SophWhiteside]

@BellumVeroNon I reallly like this chart! Thanks so much for sharing.

[Sophia Whiteside @SophWhiteside]

Do you ever question if writing is/was the right create avenue for you to pursue—or whether it just seemed the most transferable to different career fields? #amwriting

[Sophia Whiteside @SophWhiteside]

I’ve been reeeally trying to read every night before bed, but it’s not easy. I miss the days of being able to stay up reading until 4am. #amreading

[Alyssa J. DeVault @devault_j]

Writers are supposed to read every day, but as a #writer, do you honestly read as often as recommended?
#writerscommunity

[Sophia Whiteside @SophWhiteside]

As long as we’re writing something that’s all that matters in the end #amwriting

[Matthew J Crocker @CooksUpAStory]

Writing advice is a dime a dozen. There is a ton out there. Some good, some great, some worth an eye roll

But one I recently heard stuck.

Commit to 200 crappy words a day. You will be amazed how many you actually write.

Well hell, I can do that.

#amwriting #writing

[Silas Hansen @silas_hansen]

It's the last week of classes and my #bsuenglish grad students are having a tough time, so I just sent them this video to remind them of the good in the world. Then I realized y'all probably need it, too: https://t.co/j4OpYbmkeV

[Sophia Whiteside @SophWhiteside]

I have a few different big writing assignments due before the semester ends, but my motivation to write is at an all time low. I just want to focus on making Christmas presents. #amwriting

[Sophia Whiteside @SophWhiteside]

Yes. Sometimes I also feel like I’ll get judged for writing something “too” dark. #amwriting #litpublishing

[Sophia Whiteside @SophWhiteside]

Looking for something to read? #amreading #litpublishing

[HarperCollins @HarperCollins]

The biggest fiction bestsellers of the last 100 years (and what everyone read instead), via @lithub: https://t.co/huR6W4eTSk

[Sophia Whiteside @SophWhiteside]

I feel like I don’t keep up with book releases as well as I would like. What are some books that have just come out/are coming out that you’re excited for? #amreading #litpublishibg

[Sophia Whiteside @SophWhiteside]

What do you think defines a “writer”? #amwriting #litpublishing

[Sophia Whiteside @SophWhiteside]

I’m reading The Lord of the Rings 🧙🏼‍♀️ #litpublishing #amreading

[Sophia Whiteside @SophWhiteside]

When I write I tend to write in smallish sections and after the fact I figure out where all those sections fit together. What does your writing process look like? #amwriting #litpublishing

[Sophia Whiteside @SophWhiteside]

There are times when writing feels like a horrible chore. Sometimes it feels amazing and thrilling. But it’s always an amazing gift, and every time you write you master the craft a little bit more. Don’t stop. #amwriting #litpublishing

[Sophia Whiteside @SophWhiteside]

How do you set goals for your writing? Do you keep yourself accountable by setting out to write certain scenes, meet a word count, write for a determined amount of time etc.? #amwriting #litpublishing