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Author Taxes 2025: What Writers Need to Know - Midnight Editors

January 26, 2026 at 2:03 PM

Dena Weigel Author

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I got an early morning writing session in. It went well, and now I think I need to start setting my alarm. Boo!

#SleepingIn #AlarmClocks #WritingSessions #ProductiveHour #writinglife

January 28, 2026 at 6:33 PM

Dena Weigel Author

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It's that time of year again—tax season! Here's an article about tax breaks specifically for authors. Good luck with your tax prep, authors!

#TaxSeason2026 #filingtaxes #authorbusiness #PublishingBusiness #taxbreaks

Learn the essentials of author taxes in 2025, including Schedule C, deductions, new IRS rules, and tips for managing writing income.

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January 27, 2026 at 7:14 PM

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Journeydude

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Have you visited the National Museum of Scotland? :) Here is wee video youtu.be/-8LxIgv5n5Q

National Museum of Scotland | Edinburgh tour 🏛️💀

YouTube video by Journey Dude - Exploring Scotland

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January 26, 2026 at 3:10 PM

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ElegantPride

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January 25, 2026 at 7:02 AM

Dena Weigel Author

@denaweigelauthor.bsky.social

With so many choices in how we receive news in today's world, it's kind of fun to think about how the landscape has changed over the years, and how I've changed as a news consumer.

#News #SocialMedia #Newspapers #EveningNews #RadioNews

Which News Medium Do You Prefer?

Journalist Alison Hill breaks down the various news mediums available to people today and asks, which news medium do you prefer?

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January 22, 2026 at 6:22 PM

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WriteStats

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“I don’t expect to ever be big time.”
Writing for impact, not fame:

From Texas to Chicago: The Wild Pulp World of B.C. Bell

Explore the fascinating world of B.C. Bell, the creator of Tales of the Bagman, a unique Depression-era vigilante saga.

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January 22, 2026 at 4:10 PM

Dena Weigel Author

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Which character archetype best fits you? The hero, the anti-hero, the mentor, the rebel, or the jester? I think I fit somewhere between the mentor and the jester—split personality, I guess.

homer simpson is wearing a purple jester hat

ALT: homer simpson is wearing a purple jester hat

Breaking Down the End-of-Chapter Hook | Chanticleer Book Reviews

January 21, 2026 at 6:45 PM

Dena Weigel Author

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Each chapter must propel the reader to turn to the next chapter. A good end-of-chapter hook is the magic that makes that happen.

#writing #goodhooks #storytelling #writingtips #turnthepage

In all genres, the art of the literary hook is what sparks the curiosity needed to draw your reader onto the next chapter. Master the art here.

Chanticleer 10 Question Interview with Author Shami Stovall

January 20, 2026 at 9:07 PM

Dena Weigel Author

@denaweigelauthor.bsky.social

Check out Shami Stovall, the award-winning sci-fi author!

#SciFi #Series #ShamiStovall #AwardWinner #ChanticleerInternationalBookAward #CIBA

Shami Stovall, author of Time-Marked Warlock, shares with how her love of online gaming gave her the inspiration to write stories readers can't put down.

Treacherous Hack, by Kevin G. Chapman

January 19, 2026 at 5:10 PM

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Bee

@writingwerewolf.bsky.social

Anyone fancy a new #bookreview for the #newyear?

Start as you mean to go on, they always say, and I'm hoping to post a review every Thursday!

Here's the first: TREACHEROUS HACK, by KEVIN G. CHAPMAN

⭐⭐⭐⭐

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#books #booksky💙📚 #bookblog #thriller #crime

I was offered a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This review may contain spoilers. I used to read a lot of thrillers and crime novels, but what put me off was how unrealistic the…

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January 1, 2026 at 10:40 PM

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Chanticleer Book Reviews

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The 2025 Laramie Finalists for Americana Fiction

Giddyup! The 2025 Laramie Awards for Americana Fiction have ridden onto the scene with the finalist list! Congratulations to all these authors, and good luck on April 18!

The 2025 Laramie Finalists for Americana Fiction

Giddyup! The 2025 Laramie Awards for Americana Fiction have ridden onto the scene with the finalist list! Congratulations to all these authors, and good luck on April 18!

a woman with pink hair is taking a selfie with a salon line logo behind her

January 15, 2026 at 2:05 PM

Dena Weigel Author

@denaweigelauthor.bsky.social

I'm curious...have any of you worked with a book influencer to promote your work? If so, what was you experience like?

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Till Taught by Pain | Fascinating Medical Historical Fiction by Susan Coventry - Elizabeth St.John

January 14, 2026 at 5:11 PM

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Elizabeth St.John 📚💙📜Author and Historian

@elizabethstjohn.bsky.social

An intriguing #CoffeePotBookClub spotlight on my website today. #MedicalHistory #HistoricalFiction
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Till Taught by Pain by Susan Coventry Inspired by the groundbreaking discoveries of ether and chloroform anesthesia, William Stewart Halsted pursues a surgical career with ruthless ambition, daring to...

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January 13, 2026 at 11:11 PM

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Jane Friedman

@janefriedman.com

"When it was all said and done, I guess I did help someone. Me. I helped myself in ways I could have never predicted. I helped myself reframe old narratives. I helped myself gain confidence. I helped myself heal old wounds. I helped reconcile things."

Samantha Perkins discusses memoir writing.

Writing Memoir? The Life You Change the Most Is Yours | Jane Friedman

A memoirist who began writing with the goal of helping others was surprised by how the process healed old wounds and reframed her self-image.

Chanticleer's Top Ten Publishing Trends to Watch in 2026! | Chanticleer

January 13, 2026 at 2:20 PM

Dena Weigel Author

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2026 is here and these publishing industry trends are notable.

#2026WritingGoals #WritersandPublishers #PublishingGoals #2026Goals #2026Trends

In 2026, innovative publishing technologies will give authors more choices in how they create and get their work to the marketplace.

When You Publish a Career-Changing Book: Q&A with Elinor Florence | Jane Friedman

January 12, 2026 at 6:20 PM

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Jane Friedman

@janefriedman.com

In 2024, I consulted with Canadian novelist Elinor Florence to discuss the launch of her forthcoming novel from Simon & Schuster Canada, and how she might handle re-issuing her earlier two novels. I advocated self-publishing after her rights reverted, but then...

Here's my interview with her.

The author’s historical novel, Finding Flora, was an instant number-one bestseller in Canada which led to rerelease of two previous novels.

How Do Freelancers Survive Today? An Interview with a 20-Year Veteran | Jane Friedman

January 8, 2026 at 3:18 PM

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Noah Berlatsky

@nberlat.bsky.social

did an interview about this here with Jane Friedman: janefriedman.com/how-do-freel...

The landscape is very different today: publications have folded, arts coverage has dried up, and most opinion writing is on Substack.

THE MAN WHO SAW SECONDS by Alexander Boldizar – Global Thriller, Sci-fi, Satire

December 25, 2025 at 3:31 AM

Dena Weigel Author

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If you love science fiction and humor, this book is for you!

Chanticleer Book Reviews @chantireviews.com · 25d

THE MAN WHO SAW SECONDS by Alexander Boldizar – Global Thriller, Sci-fi, Satire

Preble Jefferson, The Man Who Saw Seconds, glimpses the future. His ability draws the ire of a relentless CIA agent, dragging him into perilous global conflict. Highly recommended!

Preble Jefferson, The Man Who Saw Seconds, glimpses the future. His ability draws the ire of a relentless CIA agent, dragging him into perilous global conflict. Highly recommended!

The Struggle Is Reel: Marketing Without Social Media | Jane Friedman

January 7, 2026 at 5:56 PM

Dena Weigel Author

@denaweigelauthor.bsky.social

I've come to loathe social media. Have any of you found marketing success without social media? I'd love to hear what you did instead.

#BookMarketing #AuthorPlatform #socialmedia #JaneFriedman #digitalmarketing

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Needing to build audience for a new book, one author examines her avoidance of creating video content in favor of face-to-face connections.

The Life & Times of Sarah Good, Accused Witch by Sandra Wagner-Wright

January 6, 2026 at 4:32 PM

Dena Weigel Author

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The Life & Times of Sarah Good, Accused Witch are tragedy and grave injustice. A woman without wealth and influence, Sarah cannot fight the power of the church.

#HistoricalFiction #SalemWitchcraftTrials #ColonialAmerica #CBR #5star

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The Life & Times of Sarah Good, Accused Witch are tragedy and grave injustice. A woman without wealth and influence, Sarah cannot fight the power of the church.

"'Twas the Night Before Christmas" and Other Christmas stories Chanticleer has reviewed!

January 5, 2026 at 4:32 PM

Dena Weigel Author

@denaweigelauthor.bsky.social

A little Christmas message I wrote for work...

Merry Christams everyone! I hope you have a wonderful holiday and are able to make many beautiful memories with your family and friends.

#merrychristmas2025 #HappyHolidays #FamilyHolidays #Christmas #christmastime

Explore the history of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and how this beloved 1823 poem shaped our modern image of Santa Claus and holiday traditions.

a woman is sitting in a red chair with her hands up and the words `` let me think '' written on the screen .

December 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM

Dena Weigel Author

@denaweigelauthor.bsky.social

Interesting article on how ChatGPT is affecting students' writing. Sounds positive, but I can't dismiss the ideas about how we are using our brains differently and some important human qualities are being lost in the process.

Do you type or use handwriting more often?

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a cartoon of a boy reading a book surrounded by books .

December 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM

Dena Weigel Author

@denaweigelauthor.bsky.social

How many books do you read at the same time? Right now, it's two for me, but it's been a lot more than that at other times.

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The Stomp-Clomp-Clump Monster Above the Bed by J.W. Zarek, illustrated by Anastasiia at GetYourBookIllustrations

December 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM

Dena Weigel Author

@denaweigelauthor.bsky.social

Great stocking stuffer idea!

Fuzzy purple Fred and his dust-bunny friends hope to make peace with The Stomp-Clomp-Clump Monster Above the Bed, as long as he'll start cleaning up his room. Highly recommended! | The Stomp-Clomp-Clump Monster Above the Bed by J.W. Zarek

Fuzzy purple Fred and his dust-bunny friends hope to make peace with The Stomp-Clomp-Clump Monster Above the Bed, as long as he'll start cleaning up his room.