C.L. Irwin

Author of nonfiction books and poetry, now writing✍️ sci-fi and fantasy novels.📚 Also, I know kung fu🥋and not because of some computer upload to my brain.🤣

[C.L. Irwin @authorclirwin]

Read more about the dark epic fantasy book series (& other novels) I #amwriting here: https://t.co/ET5ey7xLUj. #amwritingfantasy #epicfantasy #amwritingscifi #spaceopera #writing #author #books

[C.L. Irwin @authorclirwin]

@girlonfire_92 Hello @girlonfire_92! I see you. (The algorithm hasn’t hidden you from me yet.🤣)

[C.L. Irwin @authorclirwin]

Today, I attempted to change my location to “Outside the known observable universe” but X told me it was too long. How ironic.🤣

Now, it says, “The Atrikariverse,” which is where you can find me these days.😉

[C.L. Irwin @authorclirwin]

Why thank you, @armadillocon.🥰

[ArmadilloCon | An SFF con for Readers & Writers @armadillocon]

ArmadilloCon will be EVEN more fun because @authorclirwin will be there!

[ArmadilloCon | An SFF con for Readers & Writers @armadillocon]

NEW! ArmadilloCon Screenwriting Workshop!
Friday, Sept 6, 10AM - 4 PM

Details & registration (includes Friday lunch & membership for entire weekend): https://t.co/lRGk5KArMb

[C.L. Irwin @authorclirwin]

@armadillocon @armadillocon Why thank you! 🥰

[C.L. Irwin @authorclirwin]

Thrilled to announce that I’ll be a panelist at ArmadilloCon 46. This SFF/speculative fiction con for writers and readers is SO much fun! Excited to be a part of this fantastic event. See you there! https://t.co/v4Q3v1855P

[C.L. Irwin @authorclirwin]

If you ever want to get a speculative fiction author going, just try telling them that hard science fiction & epic fantasy are “all the same thing.”🙄😒🤣 #notheyrenot #youaskedforit #herecomesmyminimasterclass #amwriting #amwritingfantasy #amwritingscifi #sff

[C.L. Irwin @authorclirwin]

Awesome! Congrats, @DLYoungWriter!🎉🙌

[ArmadilloCon | An SFF con for Readers & Writers @armadillocon]

The wonderful @DLYoungWriterwill be Toastmaster at this year's ArmadilloCon!
Join us for the 46th annual Austin gathering of people who love weird and imaginative stories!
#keepaustinweird #familyreunion

[C.L. Irwin @authorclirwin]

@AuthorsParadize @jaxandwillsmum @CharlesElford @SnarkyMommy Thank you!

[Abby Goldsmith ⚗️ Torth MAJORITY @Abbyland]

This is happening in an hour! In r/progressionfantasy

#AMA #Reddit #progressionfantasy #spaceopera #scifi #sff #books #ebooks #audiobooks #AskMeAnything

[Abby Goldsmith ⚗️ Torth MAJORITY @Abbyland]

PUBLICATION DAY!!!

MAJORITY by Abby Goldsmith, in your bookstores!

Thank you so much to @PodiumAudio for publishing my series, and @georgenewbern for narrating!

[C.L. Irwin @authorclirwin]

@Abbyland You're most welcome.😀 Congrats on the book launch!

[C.L. Irwin @authorclirwin]

Just picked up a copy of @Abbyland’s new dark sci-fi novel, Majority (Torth Book 1), https://t.co/Q6zR3Lbl7y, which I’m looking forward to reading.

[C.L. Irwin @authorclirwin]

While I find that alpha/beta readers outside of one's genres can still sometimes provide insightful feedback (precisely because they aren't accustomed to genre expectations), I mostly prefer alpha/beta readers who would actually be the target audience for my books. How about you?

[C.L. Irwin @authorclirwin]

The job of alpha/beta readers typically isn't to act as proofreaders or copy editors. Their job is to spot plot continuity issues and such. They're called "readers" for a reason. When choosing alpha/beta readers, I look for readers who already understand genre expectations.

[C.L. Irwin @authorclirwin]

The job of alpha/beta readers typically isn't to act as proofreaders or copy editors. Their job is to spot plot continuity issues and such. They're called "readers" for a reason. When choosing alpha/beta readers, I look for readers who already understand genre expectations.

[C.L. Irwin @authorclirwin]

@klhicks912 Even as a pro editor, I’d still hire a fellow pro for any self-pubbed work. First, I’d revise, then pass it to alpha readers, then beta (both for developmental notes), and then hire editors. Even when trad publishers assign me editors, I still usually edit the work afterward.😉

[C.L. Irwin @authorclirwin]

@klhicks912 Even as a pro editor, I’d still hire a fellow pro for any self-pubbed work. First, I’d revise, then pass it to alpha readers, then beta (both for developmental notes), and then hire editors. Even when trad publishers assign me editors, I still usually edit the work afterward.😉

[C.L. Irwin @authorclirwin]

Yes, I just hopped back onto Twitter after a four-year-plus-long hiatus just to tweet this.🤣 (Disclaimer: That doesn't count the sparse, one-off, barely once-per-year tweets to announce the extension of my Twitter hiatus.😂)

[C.L. Irwin @authorclirwin]

Let’s test Twitter’s free speech limits: I look forward to seeing you all over at https://t.co/Y6epQR2DPg.🤣🤣🤣 I’m @authorclirwin there, too.

[C.L. Irwin @authorclirwin]

Let’s test Twitter’s free speech limits: I look forward to seeing you all over at https://t.co/Y6epQR2DPg.🤣🤣🤣 I’m @authorclirwin there, too.

[C.L. Irwin @authorclirwin]

I’m still on social media hiatus but came back here to support a fellow author’s writing project & offer a software feature improvement suggestion. Returning to my writing project & going back on hiatus now. Will likely return here in small doses once it’s finished.😁 Later, all!

[C.L. Irwin @authorclirwin]

FYI: Will be extending my social media hiatus (yes, the one I didn't even officially announce here until just now 🤣) until EOY 2019 as I work to complete two final nonfiction projects related to another venture. That's why I haven't been here much. Will reconnect w/you all then!