Madeline James (mostly updates)

I am a mother of two littles, a voracious reader, and a fantasy writer. I'm also a AuthorTuber where I make videos on worldbuilding, and other writerly stuff!

[Madeline James (mostly updates) @author_mjames]

Hi #writersoftwitter! I'm Maddie and I write adult fantasy that leans darker and romantic.

I'm hoping to start querying my epic multi-pov project this summer, but I'm currently drafting a romantic fantasy with complicated family, gangs, and a world ravaged by beasts!

[Madeline James (mostly updates) @author_mjames]

My writers learns swordfighting videos are out! My channel is linked in my bio.

#amwritingfantasy #amwritingfightscenes

[Madeline James (mostly updates) @author_mjames]

And I already have my first rejection 🥂

[Madeline James (mostly updates) @author_mjames]

I'm officially in the query trenches for the first time ever! 🤞#amquerying

[Madeline James (mostly updates) @author_mjames]

Don't temperature maps look so cool!

[Madeline James (mostly updates) @author_mjames]

The next video in my worldbuilding guide series is out now! Temperature and precipitation is one of the harder steps but it's a lot of fun!

I also tried out drawing digital maps and I'd love your thoughts!

#worldbuilding

[Madeline James (mostly updates) @author_mjames]

Also, here is the link: https://t.co/ATvhYsMQkA

[Madeline James (mostly updates) @author_mjames]

I've started a new project... What better fantasy writer research than making historical 15th century clothing!

[T. L. Coughlin is ✨AGENTED✨ @TL_Coughlin]

I want to share my #amquerying harsh reality I’ve been quiet about.

The industry has changed a lot, with new pressures, light finally being shone in the darkest of places, and stressors happening at all levels.

Well, here it goes. Time to talk about my full requests…

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[Madeline James (mostly updates) @author_mjames]

What does your writing setup look like?

I've found my writing timer and the stand for my outline to be so helpful!

#writingspace #WritingCommunity

[24hr Novel Challenge @24hr_novel]

We're less than a month out from the #24hrnovel challenge! We'll be doing a fun interactive countdown soon, so keep your eyes peeled here and over on Instagram!

[24hr Novel Challenge @24hr_novel]

It's that time again! Buckle up and get ready for the weirdest marathon you'll ever run! #24hrnovel #WritingCommunity #amwriting

[Megan Murphy (UPDATES ONLY) @megmurphywrites]

I have a confession.

I don’t know my books on a chapter level. People will mention they’re on chapter 4 or 16 or 24 and I’m like, oh really? What’s happening 👀👀👀

[Madeline James (mostly updates) @author_mjames]

Or the link is here: https://t.co/aftJXIggd0

[Madeline James (mostly updates) @author_mjames]

My latest experiment was finding comp titles using ChatGTP! (The video is on my YouTube channel linked in my bio)

[Madeline James (mostly updates) @author_mjames]

Got a new shelf for above my writing desk and got to reorganize 🥰 I can now section out my historical references and my craft books!

I think I need to implement some kind of library divider label system...

And get more diverse reference books (I have way too much Europe)

[Madeline James (mostly updates) @author_mjames]

I may have just pre-ordered like half of these 😅 also the sequel to Legends and Lattes!

[fanna 🌼 @fannaforbooks]

—books you should preorder during the b&n sale!

[Hana Lee (not here) - see hanalee.bsky.social @K_Hana_Lee]

people (now including Publishers Weekly) have been calling my earn-out calculator "depressing" and "scary" and I want to explain why I don't see it that way: 🧵

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[Madeline James (mostly updates) @author_mjames]

Fellow #WritingCommunity do you have recommendations for books about potions and spells that would be good inspiration for developing a magic system heavily focused on them?

[Madeline James (mostly updates) @author_mjames]

You can follow the link in my bio or here's the direct video link: https://t.co/YZ882wszzQ

[Madeline James (mostly updates) @author_mjames]

Story structure has been one of the hardest things for me to learn, but breaking it down to the building blocks has REALLY helped!

The research for this deep dive took dozens of hours but I'm really proud of it 😊 check it out on my YouTube channel!