Jennie Baldry
@jenniebaldry.bsky.social
Trying my best to become a published author. 🤞🏻
Currently working on: Romantic Comedy.
28.
Certified nervous wreck.
Currently working on: Romantic Comedy.
28.
Certified nervous wreck.
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Writers are often motivated by external validation:
-bestseller status
-prestigious awards
-a certain $ in sales
But if you ONLY rely on these markers of "success," you’ll always be chasing something just out of reach.
A few thoughts on freeing yourself from the pressure. 🧵
-bestseller status
-prestigious awards
-a certain $ in sales
But if you ONLY rely on these markers of "success," you’ll always be chasing something just out of reach.
A few thoughts on freeing yourself from the pressure. 🧵
May 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Writers are often motivated by external validation:
-bestseller status
-prestigious awards
-a certain $ in sales
But if you ONLY rely on these markers of "success," you’ll always be chasing something just out of reach.
A few thoughts on freeing yourself from the pressure. 🧵
-bestseller status
-prestigious awards
-a certain $ in sales
But if you ONLY rely on these markers of "success," you’ll always be chasing something just out of reach.
A few thoughts on freeing yourself from the pressure. 🧵
That bloody spider's back again... Not sure if anyone remembers me going on about a spider being in my room... Well, that exact same spider has reappeared again... inside one of my slippers. Was about to put my foot in... and then it zoomed out of the slipper. That happened at 11pm... --
April 25, 2025 at 1:54 PM
That bloody spider's back again... Not sure if anyone remembers me going on about a spider being in my room... Well, that exact same spider has reappeared again... inside one of my slippers. Was about to put my foot in... and then it zoomed out of the slipper. That happened at 11pm... --
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There are no qualifications you need to be a “real” writer.
You DON'T need:
❌ An MFA or writing degree
❌ To be a certain age
❌ Prior publications
You DO need:
✅ To write
Even the most accomplished authors experience imposter syndrome. But remember this:
You DON'T need:
❌ An MFA or writing degree
❌ To be a certain age
❌ Prior publications
You DO need:
✅ To write
Even the most accomplished authors experience imposter syndrome. But remember this:
April 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
There are no qualifications you need to be a “real” writer.
You DON'T need:
❌ An MFA or writing degree
❌ To be a certain age
❌ Prior publications
You DO need:
✅ To write
Even the most accomplished authors experience imposter syndrome. But remember this:
You DON'T need:
❌ An MFA or writing degree
❌ To be a certain age
❌ Prior publications
You DO need:
✅ To write
Even the most accomplished authors experience imposter syndrome. But remember this:
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Rejection isn't a failure, but a stepping stone.
Every successful author has faced rejection, often hundreds of times. But each “no” isn’t a dead end—it’s a step toward the right opportunity. 🧵
Every successful author has faced rejection, often hundreds of times. But each “no” isn’t a dead end—it’s a step toward the right opportunity. 🧵
March 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Rejection isn't a failure, but a stepping stone.
Every successful author has faced rejection, often hundreds of times. But each “no” isn’t a dead end—it’s a step toward the right opportunity. 🧵
Every successful author has faced rejection, often hundreds of times. But each “no” isn’t a dead end—it’s a step toward the right opportunity. 🧵
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In accepting the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, Conan O’Brien delivered what amounted to a bristling attack on the current administration artfully disguised as a tribute to Twain.
Lionizing Mark Twain, Conan O’Brien Subtly Skewers Trump
In accepting the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the comedian mounted a bristling political attack artfully disguised as a tribute.
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March 25, 2025 at 12:10 AM
In accepting the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, Conan O’Brien delivered what amounted to a bristling attack on the current administration artfully disguised as a tribute to Twain.
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The hard truth: You can write an incredible book & still not land an agent. And even if you get an agent, your book can “die” on submission.
When so much of publishing is out of your control, how can you stay motivated?
Here’s what I tell authors who are facing setbacks: 🧵
When so much of publishing is out of your control, how can you stay motivated?
Here’s what I tell authors who are facing setbacks: 🧵
March 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The hard truth: You can write an incredible book & still not land an agent. And even if you get an agent, your book can “die” on submission.
When so much of publishing is out of your control, how can you stay motivated?
Here’s what I tell authors who are facing setbacks: 🧵
When so much of publishing is out of your control, how can you stay motivated?
Here’s what I tell authors who are facing setbacks: 🧵
So... this story that has a giant squid in it that may or may not have committed a crime has recently revealed to me that one of my characters is an abusive knob head.
Yikes...
Yikes...
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March 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
So... this story that has a giant squid in it that may or may not have committed a crime has recently revealed to me that one of my characters is an abusive knob head.
Yikes...
Yikes...
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Episode 5 is out now! Today, we chat all about vetting agents—everything from red flags to how to find the perfect fit for you.
Thanks for listening! ❤️
Thanks for listening! ❤️
March 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Episode 5 is out now! Today, we chat all about vetting agents—everything from red flags to how to find the perfect fit for you.
Thanks for listening! ❤️
Thanks for listening! ❤️
Currently 1,100 words into my Adult Crime Fantasy story... I have a good feeling about this story. Not so sure about the current title that I've got for this story... but I can work on that when I've finished writing.
February 11, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Currently 1,100 words into my Adult Crime Fantasy story... I have a good feeling about this story. Not so sure about the current title that I've got for this story... but I can work on that when I've finished writing.
Oh boy... This Adult Crime Fantasy story is off to a depressing start. Main Character is verrry depressed...
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February 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Oh boy... This Adult Crime Fantasy story is off to a depressing start. Main Character is verrry depressed...
About to start writing a story that I'm quite excited about... Not sure if it's going to be Young Adult or Adult... but I know that I want it to be a Crime Fantasy story. The main character is going to be in her forties. I'm not 40+ years old... but surely it's not that different to being 27? 👀😂🤷🏻♀️
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February 9, 2025 at 2:38 PM
About to start writing a story that I'm quite excited about... Not sure if it's going to be Young Adult or Adult... but I know that I want it to be a Crime Fantasy story. The main character is going to be in her forties. I'm not 40+ years old... but surely it's not that different to being 27? 👀😂🤷🏻♀️
Managed to accidentally buy a The Simpsons Season 12 dvd that's in Dutch/French (Amazon)... Hopefully I'll be able to navigate my way round the dvd. 😂😅🤞🏻 It says that there's an English option for audio and subtitles, so it's not all bad. I think... Haven't tested it out yet.
February 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Managed to accidentally buy a The Simpsons Season 12 dvd that's in Dutch/French (Amazon)... Hopefully I'll be able to navigate my way round the dvd. 😂😅🤞🏻 It says that there's an English option for audio and subtitles, so it's not all bad. I think... Haven't tested it out yet.
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Check back with me in a minute and we’ll see if you’re still a fan
February 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Check back with me in a minute and we’ll see if you’re still a fan
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You and I are not the same. When you exit a small public restroom after stinking it up, you probably don’t have to worry about the person who has been waiting to use it next telling you “I’m a big fan!”
February 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
You and I are not the same. When you exit a small public restroom after stinking it up, you probably don’t have to worry about the person who has been waiting to use it next telling you “I’m a big fan!”
I don't know what to do... I know I'm going wrong somewhere, but I don't know what it is so I can fix the mistakes. Is my story actually a Middle Grade story instead of a Young Adult story? Is my cover letter not professional enough? Is my synopsis poorly put together?
January 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I don't know what to do... I know I'm going wrong somewhere, but I don't know what it is so I can fix the mistakes. Is my story actually a Middle Grade story instead of a Young Adult story? Is my cover letter not professional enough? Is my synopsis poorly put together?
Happy New Year. 🥳
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January 1, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Happy New Year. 🥳
Merry Christmas. 🎅🏻🥳
December 25, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Merry Christmas. 🎅🏻🥳
The spider's made his/her second appearance. They crawled onto my mattress from what appeared to be under my bed, metaphorically stuck their tongue out at me and then disappeared again. Ugh...
December 22, 2024 at 12:05 AM
The spider's made his/her second appearance. They crawled onto my mattress from what appeared to be under my bed, metaphorically stuck their tongue out at me and then disappeared again. Ugh...
Lost track of a spider in my bedroom near my bed... Looks like I'm not going to sleep tonight. 😅😭
December 20, 2024 at 10:52 PM
Lost track of a spider in my bedroom near my bed... Looks like I'm not going to sleep tonight. 😅😭
About to watch Schitt's Creek for the first time...
November 30, 2024 at 7:20 PM
About to watch Schitt's Creek for the first time...
Having an 'I'm not good at writing' moment... I'm sure I'll get over it at some point, but for now I'll wallow in self-pity.
a woman in a green sweater is crying while holding a container of popcorn
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November 18, 2024 at 9:45 AM
Having an 'I'm not good at writing' moment... I'm sure I'll get over it at some point, but for now I'll wallow in self-pity.
Just bought Think Again from my local Asda. Eee, so excited! Looking forward to reading this!
September 24, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Just bought Think Again from my local Asda. Eee, so excited! Looking forward to reading this!
That moment when the Dutch Duolingo course quotes Finding Nemo… 👀😂
March 31, 2024 at 10:44 PM
That moment when the Dutch Duolingo course quotes Finding Nemo… 👀😂
The Netherlands have talking apples according to Duolingo… 👀😂🤷🏻♀️
March 24, 2024 at 9:54 PM
The Netherlands have talking apples according to Duolingo… 👀😂🤷🏻♀️
RIP Ziggy. Absolutely heartbroken.
March 7, 2024 at 7:09 AM
RIP Ziggy. Absolutely heartbroken.