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I raise Vikings. 🖤 Blended family mama. Editor.📍STL. She/her. authors email [email protected]

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If you’re bored writing it, the reader will be bored reading it. Trust that instinct.

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IN ONE WORD: What part of the writing process are you actually in right now: drafting, revising, thinking, resting, resisting…?

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If we got funky with it… what Swarm Session would you beg us to host? (Writing/publishing or wild card welcome.)

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The 2025 Memoir Excerpt & Essay Contest is now open. Guest Judge Roxane Gay will select 3 winners. Each will be published & awarded $1K and 6 books from The Art Of series by @GraywolfPress. Shortlist will receive $1K scholarship to @PocketMFA!

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Your early draft is never wasted.
It taught you structure.
It sharpened your instincts.
It proved you can finish things.
Those drafts are the soil your story grows in.

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Did you know blackbear communications provides in-house editing for small businesses and mission-driven brands.
We only have ONE opening available to join our in-house editing roster this season.
Want to make your message stronger?
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CALL FOR SPEAKERS!

My writing community is looking for more insight on establishing and growing a Substack account. Where are my seasoned Substackers?

Pitch a Swarm Session using this link, additional info within 👇🏽 https://t.co/rC1lAsfZA9

[brooke black | blackbear communications @brookebearbear]

If you’re tired of feeling like you’re falling behind or not “disciplined enough,” this is your sign to try a new approach.
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Remember to check public records, media reports, court filings, or suppression orders if you make factual claims.

Telling our truth is powerful. Do it responsibly.

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[mara @MAGHwrites]

Authors, agents should give you a *minimum* of two weeks to get back to them about accepting or declining an offer of rep. If you need more time, ask for it! No agent should be pressuring you to sign immediately. Take the time you need and DESERVE.

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Writers, it’s time to level up one of the trickiest storytelling skills out there: ✨ Show, Don’t Tell ✨
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[brooke black | blackbear communications @brookebearbear]

A quiet power grab: Am*zon’s 6-day book sale is intentionally timed to undercut #IndependentBookstoreDay. I love my Kindle, but this weekend I’m buying indie. Equity > algorithms. Find a store: https://t.co/UAQBQRPffC

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Challenge: Take a scene from your WIP and swap out any telling phrases with vivid, sensory details that show emotions instead.
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We have ONE opening left for a March 1st start in The Hive Collective! 🐝✨
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💌 This Valentine’s, treat yourself (or gift a writer) to progress on your/their writing journey!

Offer ends Feb 28—DM us or email [email protected] to grab your spot!

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