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I'm back with a new MS. Unfortunately, All The Lights has died in the query trenches. It was an interesting journey. I will be querying my new project soon. I am aiming for October. #writingcommunity #amquerying
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When you're supposed to be writing, but you stop to make a mood board for your WIP #writingcommunity #moodbaord #amwriting
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You know you're in the Query Trenches when... You get a form rejection first thing in the morning. 🫠 #writingcommunity ##amquerying
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Be careful out here ladies. These men are practically feral.
Something scary happened to me. I was on a walk, and I noticed someone walking behind me. Didn't think much of it until I was about to go back to my apt and realized he followed me to my door. He was filming me. I ran past him and he ran down the back stairway apologizing.
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Something scary happened to me. I was on a walk, and I noticed someone walking behind me. Didn't think much of it until I was about to go back to my apt and realized he followed me to my door. He was filming me. I ran past him and he ran down the back stairway apologizing.
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I decided to lock in on my WIP. I started on Tuesday at just over 5k words. Today I'm just over 16k. Maybe I'll be done with draft 1 by the end of the month. #amwriting
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Tish Stephens ✨️Is Querying retweeted
THE WAY WE USED TO BE is a rom-com where a fashion designer reluctantly enlists the help of her ex childhood best friend. If you want to preorder the ebook or a signed paperback check out linktr.ee/amariewheelerautho… 🌼 COMING AUG 15, 2026! Banner by @ / simransdigitallibrary (IG)
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I thought going back into the query trenches would negatively impact my anxiety. But I find that I am not as anxious this time around. #amquerying #writingcommunity
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Tish Stephens ✨️Is Querying retweeted
‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ actor Anthony Head has died at the age of 72.
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I am back researching so I can complete a WIP I paused months ago. My plan is to finish it within the next few month so I can start querying it. #writingcommunity #amquerying
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I just received the nicest pass on a full. It hurts, but I still have hope. #writingcommunity #amquerying #seekingnewrep
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Tish Stephens ✨️Is Querying retweeted
i can’t use em dashes because apparently that’s an ai tell. i can’t use questions because that’s an ai tell. i can’t use an oxford comma because that’s an ai tell. i can’t structure thoughts too neatly because that’s an ai tell. at what point are writers allowed to just… write naturally again 😭
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Morning moment of panic, being back in the trenches fearing my manuscript is dead. I love this story too much to let it go. #amquerying #writingcommunity
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Tish Stephens ✨️Is Querying retweeted
Meet the main characters in my debut novel! Amara and Theo’s story is one of my favorites and I’m excited for you to meet them! If you’re interested in preordering the ebook or a signed paperback, check out this link! Linktr.ee/amariewheelerautho… COMING AUG 2026!
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Tish Stephens ✨️Is Querying retweeted
🚨COVER REVEAL TIME🚨 I am so excited to be announcing the cover for my debut romance novel, THE WAY WE USED TO BE, a childhood friends to lovers romance! Fantastic artwork by: slimmwrites on Instagram Preorder here! a.co/d/06YF5Oqb
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Last week, my agent and I parted ways by mutual agreement. And I am currently seeking new representation for my debut novel now titled All THE LIGHTS. #amquerying #WritingCommmunity #agentguide
My #agentsguide to "All Of The Lights" 🎭 THEMES ✊🏽Identity & self-erasure 💃🏽Afro-Latina Visibility 🍸Addiction & performance 🏳️‍🌈 Found family 🖤Colorism & belonging 🔐 Control & exploitation 🔥Self discovery & resilience #amquerying #Writingcommunity
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