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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 18h

Cheryl B. Klein says that the magic of stories starts with good prose, rich characters, strong plot construction, thematic depth and powerful emotion. To create any of those elements, you need to get words on the page. Happy writing! #15minsprint #justwrite #kidlit

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 1d

I'm thankful for imagination, support from other writers, and the opportunity to learn and revise.

Give thanks and write!

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 2d

A year ago, Heidi McFadzean said:

Some days we write to get our thoughts down on paper to save them, other days we write just to get those thoughts out of our heads to make room for something better. Whatever kind of day you're having today, just write!
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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 3d

Don’t forget to write!

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 5d

Finish your week strong. Start with 15 minutes.

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 6d

Traveling is a sensory experience for me. Otherwise I could do it virtually through others. Traveling is an adventure that allows me to write about it later. Capture the moment

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 7d

Go out and experience life so you can write about it later.

The sounds, the feels, the smells, the sights....capture it ALL!!

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 8d

What is preventing you from writing?

Enjoy your day whether you write or not!!

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 10d

“Good writing works from a simple premise: your experience is not yours alone, but in some sense a metaphor for everyone’s.”

Dorianne Laux

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 11d

"Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.”

Author Unknown

You can do this! Only 15 minutes.

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 12d

"The desire to write grows with writing."
Desiderius Erasmus

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 14d

It's October! What a fun month! So much is changing/transitioning - colors, weather, trees, clothes, foods, holidays, wildlife migration, and daylight. What changes are you going to implement in your writing? It's a GREAT day to set a goal. Just 15 minutes!

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 16d

"You fail if you stop writing."
Ray Bradbury

Start with 15 minutes.

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 17d

It seems the universe is trying to communicate with me via fortune cookies. Last night’s fortune: Your present plans are going to succeed if you stick to them.

That means I gotta write. I’ll start with 15 minutes.

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 18d

Write!

And if you can’t write, think about what you will write!

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 19d

Mom always said that she got a lot of little things done while procrastinating from the BIG thing. Don’t make writing your BIG thing. You’ll get more done as a little thing.

Just do it! 15 minutes.

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 20d

Friday’s Chinese Fortune Cookie – You could be prosperous in a couple of years in entertainment.

YES! Here’s hoping there is a published book in my future.

Keep writing! Just 15 minutes!

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 21d

THANK YOU!! I am grateful for this group. As a direct result of YOU, I have written unbelievable amounts. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would actually finish stories that I have wanted to write for decades.

Give 15 Minute Sprint a try. You’ll be glad you did!!

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 22d

“A professional writer is an amateur who didn’t quit.”

Richard Bach

Start with 15.

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 24d

It’s a GREAT day to write!

Time to get to it!!

Just 15 minutes!

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 25d

Make those words sing!

I’m cheering for YOU!!

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 27d

“Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.”

Louis L’Amour

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 29d

I have 100 things to do today to catch up BUT FIRST, 15 minutes of writing. Watch out pen and paper, here I come!!

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · Sep 15

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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · Sep 14

Sometimes the bravest thing a writer can do isn’t finishing a book—it’s starting the next one after the first didn’t go as planned. #writingcommunity #amwriting #amquerying

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · Sep 15

It’s a good day to enjoy your writing journey.

Capture the moment!

#15minsprint #justwrite #kidlit