Iona Writes

Tiny writer with big stories, #debutnovel out now more writing at she/her

[Iona Writes @iona_writes]

Just released! 'Death Was Its Name'
#fantasy #book

War has lasted years, but Rowena & Niall know that their side won’t hold out for long. Word reaches them of a secret weapon, powerful enough to bring down whole armies, but at a cost. Dare they find it?

https://t.co/lCALFrkeDW

[Iona Writes @iona_writes]

Check out my short story 'Wonky Smiles' on #ReedsyPrompts – @ReedsyHQ https://t.co/UsT4e6vkUq

I realised that I default to writing in 3rd person, so this week's challenge was to write in first person. Still need more practise I think! 😅

[Iona Writes @iona_writes]

@Swamp_Girl_2610 @KaySandry @fionaemckayryan @kathyhoyle1 @RJKinnarney @HelenMacWrites You need to finish this so I can read it please, k thnx 🖤

[Iona Writes @iona_writes]

@writers_hq all of the hugs for you lot, all of the time. Loving the night owl retreats as well, they're great 😊

[Iona Writes @iona_writes]

@KaySandry @fionaemckayryan @kathyhoyle1 @RJKinnarney @HelenMacWrites Just five things? 🤔 Okay, my first draft WIP has
A guinea pig
A fairytale
A broken world
A dawn escape
A group of siblings

😊 And I'm going to tag @Swamp_Girl_2610 cos you keep sending things to distract me 😝

[Iona Writes @iona_writes]

Check out my short story 'Save Our Spirits' on #ReedsyPrompts – @ReedsyHQ https://t.co/7hmGPiTIOZ

This one took a while to write, as I got distracted by daydreaming of sunny beaches and cool water!🌴

[Iona Writes @iona_writes]

Check out my short story 'Her Last Hope' on #ReedsyPrompts – @ReedsyHQ https://t.co/VZrb0zTuXT

A little late, but here's my story for the tech themed prompt. Struggled to fit an AI story into less than 3k words!

[Iona Writes @iona_writes]

Check out my short story 'Just Another Valentine’s Day' on #ReedsyPrompts – @ReedsyHQ https://t.co/MFyYnLbAv1

And somehow I'm up to 70 short stories!? Two years I hated writing them, now I can't stop🤣

This was also my first attempt at actual romance😬

[Iona Writes @iona_writes]

Celebrating 9 years with my husband today. He suggested using the skull decanter, and this is why I love him 🥰

#TrueLove

[Writers' HQ @writers_hq]

Drafts are like pancakes - you always fuck the first one up.

[Iona Writes @iona_writes]

Check out my short story 'Everything Fades' on #ReedsyPrompts – @ReedsyHQ https://t.co/WsI5IpyrJ4

Experimented with a story built around an undefined tragedy. Not sure how well it worked 😅 As ever, feedback appreciated!

[Iona Writes @iona_writes]

Check out my short story 'Sisters Are As Sisters Do' on #ReedsyPrompts – @ReedsyHQ https://t.co/4MetIdt1P8

Practised doing back story in dialogue- would be great to know how well it worked! 😄

[Iona Writes @iona_writes]

@writers_hq This course (like all your other ones) is amazing. I'm in the process of shoving half a dozen characters through it at the moment. Thank you 😘

[Writers' HQ @writers_hq]

If you're new round these parts you might not know that every month we run a totally free, no strings attached creative writing course.

Next month it's the brilliant Making People: A Characterisation Masterclass.

Sign up here: https://t.co/NugJbutRzg

[Iona Writes @iona_writes]

@WoolfJames @calumkerr @tiredpsych @orlaowenwriting @HPersaud @ChrisFielden @FionaRRobertson @JohnHol88897218 @iancritchley4 @amygcb @Lola81701535 Not had much feedback on it, but I had so much fun writing this one😄

https://t.co/0icJgGLbir

[Iona Writes @iona_writes]

@KimBotly_Writer @jasperfforde Love the idea, but my friends would think I was kind of creepy if I randomly started asking for those details🤣 The downside of no one knowing you're a writer!

[Iona Writes @iona_writes]

After accidentally finishing my last manuscript on Thursday, I'm starting a new novel tomorrow.

Main character doesn't have a name yet. *No* characters have names yet. Send help. Or books of baby names🤣

#amwriting

[Iona Writes @iona_writes]

@markstay Love it! That means you have to go and listen to them, for research, right?

[Iona Writes @iona_writes]

Check out my short story 'Everything and Nothing' on #ReedsyPrompts – @ReedsyHQ https://t.co/cQdIuGMuuh

It's not often that I do the whole 'write what you know' thing, so let's see how this works❤️

[Iona Writes @iona_writes]

@KimBotly_Writer @nightspunwriter @NivenAudrey @kathedron @amygraceONeil Is it bad if I struggle with just one?😂My single comp win would be the obvious choice, but I've got ones that I had way more fun writing!

[Alexander Pennington @Authoralexp]

Writers underestimate how amazing it is that they actually wrote a book. The majority of people, in the entire world, will never write a book. Writing takes years of hard work and determination. If you ever think about quitting, just remember you've already accomplished so much.