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Perfection and Other Illusive Things

A young adult contemporary with a touch of magical realism.

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Naomi Novik suggests writing just 10 words a day.* She thinks of this as baiting a hook. "As long as you have to think about the novel enough to write 10 words, the chances are more will come." ✒ What unit do you set goals in? I tend to plan what I want to accomplish monthly. ✒ *from a NaNoWriMo pep talk. #craft #process #writingtips #amwriting #writersofinstagram #writerslife #authorsofig #writerscommunity #writerproblems #writersblock

Loving this beginning, and not just the catchy first line: "The real story isn't half as pretty as the one you've heard." . . . Do you have a favorite first line? . . . #amreading #SpinningSilver #NaomiNovik #fantasy #retelling #rumpelstiltskin #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #igreads #readmorebooks #readersofig #readerslife

Very enjoyable and satisfying read! There's a little something for everyone here: a contemporary feel with a little time travel, a little paranormal, and a little romance. That might sound confused, but it all plays together just right. Also a bonus, I was worried for the main character... and often when reading I do not feel that sense of insecurity. Bonus action scene at the end 👍 Here's a blurb to further entice: • Snarky and bored, Ren Morris doesn't need much convincing when she touches a relic of her past life. The proof is in what she sees when pulled back into time. The part that's harder to believe is that she needs to stitch her soul back together if she doesn't want to die young, yet again. Caught between her dubious best friend and an exciting new stranger, Ren must figure out who to trust before it's too late. • #amreading #youngadult #yabooks #yafiction #timetravel #DarkSoulExperiments @brehallbooks #bookreviews #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #igreads

"I've trained my body to need writing like it needs oxygen, so the knot in my stomach and the burning sensation to set fingers to keys is motivation enough. Is it healthy? Probably not." ~ Bre Hall via a @wildmind_creative interview. . . . What have you trained yourself to do? . . . I have lately trained myself to only look at the step in front of me. Focus and priority to a fault perhaps. . . . #craft #process #writingtips #amwriting #writersofinstagram #writerslife #authorsofig #writerscommunity #writerproblems @brehallbooks #youngadult #amreading #timetravel

"Let go of the idea that somehow you can outsmart a first draft,” Leigh Bardugo said in a Writer's Digest interview. “Because I have never met anybody who can.” ✒ A manuscript has to start somewhere! It's like sculpting rock ~ you can't possibly get from a block square to polished finery in one step. So don't put that pressure on yourself. ✒ #craft #writingtips from #leighbardugo #amwriting #writersofinstagram #writerslife #authorsofig #writerscommunity #writerproblems #firstdrafts

#teasertuesday #triplicitybyjmercer #fivestars #yacontemporary #highschool #friendship

Six of crows got me into reading again. And interestingly enough, it was one I DNFed way back. . . . Liking it more than her other series, though I only read the first book. This one, so far, is feeling pretty perfect all around. You know how when you read something and you just feel like there's a damn good writer behind it? Like that. . . . #amreading #yafiction #SixofCrows #bookrecommendations #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #readmorebooks #readersofig #readerslife #bookwormproblems

Who likes classics and who thinks classics are often the worst? It's okay, this is a safe place, you can admit it 😉 • #amreading off a list of "100 essential novels" this summer with some friends and I hope at least one of them is a good read. I find classics to be kind of a drag. • Dare me! What is your favorite classic that holds up? • #classicnovels #HeartofDarkness #tbr #summerreads #booksofinstagram #bookstagram

Probably everyone should read this: ⬇️ ~ LHA always has the lovely turns of phrase ~ She has led an interesting life (especially loved her time in Denmark). ~ She talks necessary topics. ~ Even not so much a fan of poetry/free verse, I much enjoyed this memoir. ⬇️ I just had an epiphany though. Probably shouldn't be read like a novel, but in short snippets to better mull the bit over and take it with you. ⬇️ #amreading #memoir on #sexualassault and #life #highschool #foreignexchangestudent #writing and #speaking

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