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@KadieEditsFilm Good luck! Congratulations on the courage to try something new.

Hi everyone, I decided to quit writing professionally and focus on editing film and creating art. It was a big decision, but I’ve tried for many years with writing. I am still inspired by all of you that write professionally. I appreciate everyone that supports me. ❤️ ☀️

@CMichael_Author Hii. How's your writing going?

We all know how it is! Not every interaction has to be transactional. Sometimes a simple repost, comment, or conversation can motivate someone to keep going. We’re all trying to build worlds with words at the end of the day. Fellow writers should uplift fellow writers #Authors

@StevenTBoers63 @EnnsLindy Sorry, what's Indie?

Indy thought: I still consider myself fairly new in the Indy community. I've published a few books and have read only a small handful of Indy books. So, let's share a couple. My book: A Game of Pawns. A rec I didn't write: When Shadows Fall by @EnnsLindy How bout you?

@AuthorGoodwin Heyyyy

What the hell has happened to my feed! It's suddenly void of book and writing stuff, and filled with political anger! Authors, readers, book lovers say hi. I need to re-train the algorithm.

@KristinaKing121 May I suggest voice recordings? You can get an app to transcribe and you fix in the punctuation and whatnot later. You can use the speech to text option in word too. Instead of narrating in your mind, train yourself to speak out or kinda mumble into a microphone.

I want so badly to write. Are there any moms or stepmoms out there with advice about making time for writing when you have kids? I can't write when they're in school because I work.

Nope. Didn't make it. My brain has been really slow.

10,000 words today. Let's go!

How to lose it? Write ¾ of a chapter for a grueling hour that felt like 4. Go to sleep and tell your friend who owns the laptop to shut down to conserve battery. You wake up an hour later, feel refreshed, join in the drama going on. Finally pull out the laptop. And it's gone!

LOUIS of LNGSHOT has earned the “Verified by Spotify” badge, confirming his authenticity as a real artist and that his music is not AI-generated. This recognition is granted to artists with consistent engagement, policy compliance, and a verified presence on and off Spotify.

@sharilinnwrites Congratulations!

A proper introduction to the #writingcommunity as a soon-to-be-published author!

@kiragriffoo Hii. Good morning.

If you’re a writer, an Author , or someone who loves books, feel free to say hi!

10k words, let's go!!!

@WolfofX Wowwwww

This photo is real and was not edited. The stone is real, the trees are real, the soil is real and the sky is real. Now, the only thing you have to do is change your point of view. Look at the photo, upside down!

I’m well aware that we’ve beaten the topic of reviews and feedback to death in this community. With the Twitter/X communities going away after this month, this will be one of my last posts here in the FOTIA feed. It will also be one of my final posts on the subject of reviews and critique, as I feel I’ve already said plenty. However, I’ve been such a vocal advocate for honest feedback delivered with tact that I wanted to share one last thing on the topic. This week I received exactly that kind of critique firsthand. For the sake of transparency, and to avoid any appearance of hypocrisy, I thought it was only right to tell you all about the experience. A few days ago, a reader reached out and asked if they could send me their detailed notes and critiques. I said yes. They followed up with a lengthy, direct, and unflinching private message here on X. No sugarcoating. They called out editing issues, repetitive phrasing, heavy exposition, dialogue habits, and several areas where the prose could be tightened and improved. And I am truly grateful for it. I am fully in favor of honest feedback and critique. In fact, I actively want it. Blunt observations help me see the gaps between what I intended and what actually lands on the page. They highlight craft weaknesses I’ve grown too close to notice and push me to make the next books stronger. Polite but vague praise feels good for a moment, but it rarely improves the work. Constructive criticism does. That said, the way feedback is delivered makes a significant difference. Honest or detailed critique is far more helpful and kinder when handled with tact. Publicly roasting a book or author on social media rarely leads to better writing. It often creates defensiveness, discourages other readers, and turns a private craft conversation into public spectacle. No one grows in that environment. This is a better approach, and I hope more readers will consider it. Private feedback, delivered with tact and received with humility, creates real opportunity for growth. The reader can be completely honest without worrying about harming sales or starting drama. The author can sit with the critique, feel the sting if needed, and then quietly get to work fixing what needs fixing. To readers who finish books and see clear areas for improvement: thank you for caring enough to think deeply about the work. Please know that most authors welcome honest critique when it is offered respectfully and in private. Your detailed notes, shared tactfully, can make a real difference. To the person who sent me that critique—thank you. Thank you for reading through the rougher sections, for taking the time to write everything out so clearly, and for trusting me to handle it constructively. Your feedback is already making me a better writer. Honest critique and kind delivery are not opposites. Together, they are one of the quiet, powerful ways stories get better. I’m committed to both as I continue writing, and I hope more readers feel comfortable offering the same.

@ick_real Deal? Ask questions, enjoy the ride. Learn, laugh, "wowwwwwww" yourself!

How do you deal with a person smarter than you?

Why will they do this at a bookstore!

THIS is LNGSHOT… a 4months old rookie group

Normalize watching diverse genres of anime, not everything is supernatural and action

@AuthorGFAllen Hurrayy

Not to brag, but I finally sold the 2nd copy of my book! 📕

WHAT??????? WHAT?!!!!!! WHAT DO YOU MEAN AN AEROSPACE ENGINEER READ MY FIC AND APPROVED OF THE SCIENCE OH MY GOD???