Stephanie Winkelhake

MG/YA writer and software developer. I like travel photography and bookish things. Sometimes I sew. she/her.

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When I’m two months out from finishing a manuscript I’ve been working on for two years

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Only 15K left to finish this draft! One more draft to write after this and then I *think* this ms might be ready for readers.

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@MichelleKrys @Bradford_Agents Congrats!!!

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My daughter asked if I’d go with her to see Barbie, and wow, that movie is an absolute delight.

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Finally, finally, finally making progress with this manuscript. Sure, I'll probably need another draft or two after this rewrite, but...trust the process?

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@Bibi_Lewis @CarissaNasyra @BrambleRomance I recently read both of these (and loved them). Congrats to all!

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@TifMarcelo Happy Birthday!

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To be fair, I’ve working 50+ hr weeks and don’t have the energy to write after work. I do know I’ll finish this draft (I’ll carve out time on weekends). But still.

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Today I’m trying to tell myself it’s okay I’ve only written 10K of this WiP. It helps that I do love this draft so far and I’m excited about the characters. But usually I’m faster at drafting.

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@TifMarcelo Wait, what? How is this possible?

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A long walk and a writing session was the exact evening I needed.

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Just devastating.

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I follow a lot of horse and real estate groups on FB, and today I mistakenly read house as horse and almost responded “oh, yeah, you can definitely find a horse for 300K.” (Yes, people who are not me do spend that much and more on a horse)

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@TifMarcelo Congrats!!! ❤️

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Starting to write again (even if it’s to see if a new idea will work) feels like a small win and I’ll take it.

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Someone told me it’s only Wednesday and I don’t believe them.

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Sometimes I wonder what people in my zoom meetings would think if I suddenly started wearing my vintage Jessica McClintock dresses to work.

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This very good boy wishes everyone a wonderful holiday season.

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@TifMarcelo @RachMBrooks @bookendslit Congrats!!!

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Introducing Romeo’s Tragedy. He was not the fastest racehorse, but we are hoping he’ll enjoy his new career as a hunter for my teen and a sometimes trail horse for me.