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Jess Shaut

@jessshaut.bsky.social

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SAHM of 2 awesome littles ⭐️#Writer⭐️Hella #ADHD⭐️Living with #POTS #CFS⭐️Currently working on a cozy romance/horror novel (she/her) #WritingCommunity #SkyWrite #amwriting You're safe to be you with me!

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Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · Jun 4

Have had a lot of new followers lately! Thank you all so much for your support!

So, I decided to make this little infographic to help y'all get to know me better 😊

Jess Shaut (She/her) Current project: Drafting a dual POV cozy horror/romance. Day Job: Stay at home mom to two crazy awesome ND kids! About Me: Writer, Hella ADHD, Chronically Ill, book lover, happily married 11 years, 2 kids, 3 animals. Page Disclaimer: I'm a bleeding heart liberal who believes trans rights are human rights, vaccines work, autism is NOT a disease, immigrants are welcome, and everyone should be afforded due process.

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Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 3h

Any of my friends tried Factor meals? Struggling with chronic illness and it’s been tough to cook. Is factor quality okay? Pricing?

Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 4h

Having a day where it’s difficult to be upright for long periods of time. So, I’m laying on the couch snuggling my 6yo.

Could be worse, I suppose.

#chronicillness #CFS #POTS

Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 2d

Sounds like a solid truce! Lol

Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 2d

A 12lb dog doesn’t weight that much until they jump off the back of the couch directly onto your ribcage.

a man in a white shirt is sitting on the floor holding his stomach and laughing .

ALT: a man in a white shirt is sitting on the floor holding his stomach and laughing .

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Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 2d

I will say it again...

If you support this administration, unfollow me.

Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 3d

Nearly all employees within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) were dismissed in Friday’s reduction-in-force, leaving only a few senior officials and administrative staff.

Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 2d

I know that it's a sensory input thing, but if my son could NOT listen to everything on volume 1000000 that would be great.

Signed,

A very overstimulated mom

Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 2d

Share a cartoon from the past that kids today probably never heard of.

Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 2d

Watching Clue again last night (per my 6yos request) and when the cop shows up at the door, she turns to me and in all seriousness goes "He's gonna get bumped".

WHERE did you learn that phrase, child of mine 😂

Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 2d

Absolutely!

Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 2d

Love that for you! I wish I was more of a plotter. It would probably make my life a whole lot easier lol

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Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 2d

I go back and forth really. At heart, I'm a discovery writer. I try to plot things, but the story always tends to veer off on its own at some point. Then, I find myself re-plotting part way through. How about you? Plotter or pantser?

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Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 2d

😂 I get you though. Having a structure and formula to go off of definitely helps set things up.

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Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 2d

Feeling extra anxious today.

Therapist cancels session.

...yeah, that sounds about right.

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Kendra, regular version @kendrawcandraw.bsky.social · 3d

You can't logic your way out of being burnt out. Unless you're me. Who should be able to do it and it's a personal failing that I can't

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Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 2d

Isn't it?!? The middle is always where I find myself in trouble.

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Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 2d

#PlotTober

Day 14:

The problem is that I have my ending for the most part figured out...it's just getting there without any major plot holes that's tripping me up.

Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 2d

#PlotTober Day 14: Story endings

Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.

#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky

#PlotTober - a WIP plotting game by @gunsmile.bsky.social

14. Now that you have some ideas of your story's beginning and the main character's goals & growth, can you come up with a few different story endings that would be satisfying for a reader?

Remember: Use the #PlotTober hashtag, engage with others, and have fun!

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Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 3d

Introduce yourself using only one food you refuse to eat, one movie you’ll never watch again, and one song you can’t stand

Avocado - tastes like mushy grass to me 🤷‍♀️

The Notebook

Fancy by Iggy Azalea

Elizabeth Snow @elizabeth-snow.bsky.social · 3d

Introduce yourself using only one food you refuse to eat, one movie you’ll never watch again, and one song you can’t stand

Sweet potato: cannot handle the texture no matter how it's prepared

Twilight: opinions are too extreme & varied for me to discuss publicly

Hound Dog

Addy Bross 🌈 they/xe @aebrossbooks.bsky.social · 3d

Introduce yourself using only one food you refuse to eat, one movie you’ll never watch again, and one song you can’t stand

Cilantro (technically a garnish, but it tastes like soap 😖)

The Dark Knight (just didn't hit w/me)

Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time (just typing it has me heated 😤)

Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 3d

Me: I really need to eat better.

Also me: KETTLE CORN 😍

Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 3d

Oh yes, lol. They do not mesh so well at first.

Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 3d

There is doubt about hauntings in the world. Everett disbelieves because he's never encountered evidence to prove its existence. Sophie believes because she's a full blood medium, can see and hear spirits and has been raised knowing that her whole life.

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Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 3d

For everyone besides Everett 🤣

Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 3d

Everett loves Wes...he really does...

#WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

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Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 3d

#PlotTober

Day 13:

As it's laid out, my story starts with Sophie successfully crossing over a spirit for a client, and Everett successfully disproving the existence of a haunting for a client of his own. I really wanted to lay out not only who they are, but how different they are to each other.

Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 3d

#PlotTober Day 13: Story beginnings

Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.

#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky

#PlotTober - a WIP plotting game by @gunsmile.bsky.social

13. Let's begin brainstorming the main plot points of our WIPs. Knowing what you know of your main character(s), what are a few potential ways you could begin their story?

Remember: Use the #PlotTober hashtag, engage with others, and have fun!

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Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 3d

#PlotTober

Day 12:

Everett, my other MC and the eventual LI, is one obstacle to Sophie reaching her goals. His disbelief in her and her work create a barrier to success, and her need to prove him wrong stops her from seeing that not all spirits can be saved.

Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 4d

#PlotTober Day 12: Antagonists

Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.

#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky

#PlotTober - a WIP plotting game by @gunsmile.bsky.social

12. What could you use to represent obstacles that try to stop the main character(s) from achieving their goals and from growing into the person they could potentially be? Consider other characters, forces of nature, difficult circumstances, etc.

Remember: Use the #PlotTober hashtag, engage with others, and have fun!

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Jess Shaut @jessshaut.bsky.social · 3d

#PlotTober

Day 11:

Sophie needs to learn that not every spirit can be saved, no matter how much she wants to or how hard she tries. Her optimism needs to give way to a little bit of harsh realism. She needs to grow up a little bit.

Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 5d

#PlotTober Day 11: MC growth & change

Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.

#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky