Jo Scrivner

WOMAN ON THE EDGE+IT’S ONE OF US When the unhomed woman Saria buys coffee for every morning is killed and leaves behind a will naming Saria heir to a family empire, she must discover their connection before she’s charged with murder, or becomes the next victim. #PitDark #A #S #T

✨Monthly query critique giveaway✨ I'm excited to give another author the chance to win a query letter critique from me. I'll try to do this as often as my agenting schedule allows. RT to enter Closes this Friday #WritingCommunity #amquerying

@TobieCarter6190 @KellyMalacko That's a good idea but even that makes my hands cramp up pretty quickly😅 I do like using OneNote on my phone to easily access my digital notes

@scrivner_jo @KellyMalacko Do you use GoogleDocs? You could import into that and write from your phone?

Q2. Are you a roving coffee shop writer, a phone-typing commuter, or do you have a writing nook in your house you always seek out? #ThrillsandChills @TobieCarter6190

@KellyMalacko @TobieCarter6190 Same😅

@scrivner_jo @TobieCarter6190 My hand cramps up so fast when I handwrite.

@KellyMalacko @TobieCarter6190 I used to have a word count goal on my previous computer with a certain app, but since I got a new laptop I have more of a page goal (at least 1 or 2 pages every day). Also, since I started doing writing sprints, I guess it's more of a minute spent writing goal.

Q8. Do goals keep you writing? Maybe a word count goal, a chapter's edited goal, or minutes spent in chair goal. What do you use? #ThrillsandChills @TobieCarter6190

@KellyMalacko @TobieCarter6190 These days I usually listen to playlists from YouTube that reflect the era I'm writing about. But when I'm extra exhausted, I just write in silence, because the background music just makes me sleepier somehow😅

Q7. Do you like to surround yourself in inspiration when you write? #ThrillsandChills @TobieCarter6190

@KellyMalacko @TobieCarter6190 I REALLY struggle with this😅 I recently started working in sprints which sometimes help, but when I have writer's block it just makes me feel more anxious

Q4. Squirrel! There are so many distractions in the world right now. How do you focus on your writing when your phone is chirping, your dog needs a walk, the kids need help with homework, and the laundry just dinged? #ThrillsandChills @TobieCarter6190

@KellyMalacko @TobieCarter6190 I actually try not to read in the same genre too much when I'm writing, that way I'm more confident that my words and my thoughts are my own. I get too easily influenced by others I guess.

Q3. Some people get inspired by other author's words, some get their own plot line tangled in a similar story, some find their character's voice in the pages of another author's novel, some start to write another author's character. Who are you? #ThrillsandChills @TobieCarter6190

@KellyMalacko @TobieCarter6190 I prefer writing on my laptop, which I don't always have on me, unfortunately, so it limits my writing opportunities. I only use my notebook for ideas and brainstorming. It bothers me that my handwriting is not as fast as my thoughts, as opposed to typing.

@KellyMalacko @TobieCarter6190 I wish I could be more of a coffee shop writer! Whenever I write outside of my home, I'm usually able to focus more (I don't get distracted by social media as much), I just don't always have the time to make it happen.

@KellyMalacko @TobieCarter6190 I still struggle with this. My "writing space" is the same as my usual home office space, which makes it more challenging to just focus on writing and nothing else on my daily to-do list. I do like listening to music (with no lyrics to distract me) to help me get in the mood

Q1. How do you make your writing space perfect? Do you light a candle, drink a hot drink, read an inspiring piece of writing, stare at art, sniff an old book, or just sit down any old place and get to work? #ThrillsandChills @TobieCarter6190

As a reader, do you prefer a narrative in first-person or third-person?🤔 #WritingCommunity #WritersCafe #readers #readingcommunity #writingq

What's the name of the main character in your latest book/WIP? For an extra point: what do they do for a living? #WritingCommunity #WritersCafe #Writers #writingq

@scrivner_jo We have a group chat called #ThrillsandChills Thursday night at 8 pm CST on Twitter if you’re interested. We’re mostly suspense, thriller, horror, and mystery writers, but there’s a great community of active writers. Follow myself and @TobieCarter6190 for more info!

@KellyMalacko @TobieCarter6190 Will definitely tune in whenever I can, sounds like a great initiative!

Jo’s an excellent writer looking for a #WritingCommmunity . Give her a follow.

Hey everyone! I have decided to return to Twitter and rejoin the #WritingCommunity after a few years break. I want to connect with writers who are still active and would really appreciate your help and a little push. #Writerlift I'd be happy to follow back my fellow writers! ✒

How many POVs does your latest novel have? (either published or WIP) Bonus question: how many POVs do you personally enjoy reading? #WritingCommunity #wip #Writers #authorscommunity

@LiamMcKnightly Oh I like that 😃

@bmackay21 I'd appreciate your support🙋‍♀️❤️