Jennifer Hester Mattox

I have authors to celebrate, promote, & advocate for, & the writing life to discuss. Over the past year or two, Twitter has killed my presence. Each tweet thrown out into the void truly is...out in the void. Sigh. Time to move on? Perhaps. #WritingCommunity

@PhilipGrigson Happy anniversary!

Thirty Nine years ago today we got married! I still can’t believe how fast it has gone…. But… we are not done yet!

@grantfaulkner I submitted the survey for the @CarnegieCenter in early March. Important data! I’m looking forward to seeing how we compare to other lit orgs across the country. I’m sure we all agree, too: we need more grant funding sources. #WritingCommmunity

Someone once said, “I’m a writer. I’m used to rejection.” Rejection is the norm but perseverance makes a difference. Here’s one author’s story: I Got 8 Agent Offers; Then, My Book Died on Sub writersdigest.com/getting-publis… #WritingCommunity

Breathing Life into Characters - WRITERS HELPING WRITERS® buff.ly/439PyLo @lisapoisso #writing #amwriting

I’m looking forward to this writing retreat and learning from this amazing line-up!

My day was just made. I said this entire quote aloud and my college-aged son replied, quoting Mr. Bennet's response--verbatim. Yes! #JaneAusten #PrideandPrejudice

The first draft is just you telling yourself the story. TERRY PRATCHETT #amwriting #writing #Art Lhianne

@CrystalWilki, many congratulations on this book deal! You deserve all the goodness coming your way and more. #KYGreatWriters #KYauthor #AffrilachainPoet

Congratulations to Lexington author and good friend @CynEllingsen on having her forthcoming novel be selected as an Amazon First Reads! #KYGreatWriters #KYauthor

Writing Lessons, my new podcast, is part of my work as #KYPoetLaureate. It’s made to be used by teachers or by anyone who wants to learn more about creative writing. Available on all platforms, including NPR. #TeamKY one.npr.org/i/1233492056:1…

Even successfully published writers had hard times before they hit their stride…and sometimes still do throughout their careers. #Persevere #dontevergiveup #amwriting #amquerying #ampublishing

The lovely @adalimon, one of @TIME's Women of the Year, is not only one of the most talented people I know, but also one of the nicest & most encouraging to emerging writers. Many congratulations on this well-deserved & hard-earned honor! #KYGreatWriters #KYauthor #poet

@jessicastrawser @OhioArtsCouncil Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

📖 Happy PRIDE AND PREJUDICE DAY! #OnThisDay in 1813 #PrideandPrejudice was published whilst #JaneAusten was living in this very House. 🌟 We now know this day as #PrideandPrejudiceDay and celebrate this globally beloved novel!

Some days it can feel like the feedback is brutal. Other days it is all praise. Eventually, your book gets where it needs to be, but it couldn't get there without first having your eyes opened to what needs to be fixed. #writingcommunity #writinggroup #writers

Are you an author w/ a published book? If so, you NEED an author website & PLEASE include a way to be contacted. Otherwise, how can people invite you to give readings/attend literary events? I work at a literary arts center & run into this more than I should. #WritingCommunity

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I’ve worked w/ many writers who have shied away from exposition in their manuscripts b/c they’re worried that providing exposition will make them “tell” rather than “show.” But the truth is, some exposition is important & necessary in every story. A 🧵:

Definitely “the little book that could!” Congrats, @KimMichele_ !