Madelene Waldron
@madelenewaldron.bsky.social
Hi, I'm Maddy! Currently working on my ninth novel, a potion-brewing Bake-Off style cosy fantasy - and stubbornly planning to enter the query trenches for the fourth time!
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Hi hi bluesky! I'm new to this website, here looking for my people! I'm a fantasy writer working on a cosy fantasy novel, hoping to re-enter the query trenches next year.
Say hi if you love:
- Fantasy novels
- Cosy fantasy
- Writing craft
- Author friends
#writingcommunity #booksky #writersky
Say hi if you love:
- Fantasy novels
- Cosy fantasy
- Writing craft
- Author friends
#writingcommunity #booksky #writersky
When the book needs work but life admin keeps getting in the way 😭
Now, booking a holiday is the BEST kind of admin, but does it need so many hours of research?
(I have a toddler. Yes it does.)
Destination chosen. Can we go back to the fictional world now? 😅
#writinglife #booksky #writesky
Now, booking a holiday is the BEST kind of admin, but does it need so many hours of research?
(I have a toddler. Yes it does.)
Destination chosen. Can we go back to the fictional world now? 😅
#writinglife #booksky #writesky
February 12, 2026 at 10:43 PM
When the book needs work but life admin keeps getting in the way 😭
Now, booking a holiday is the BEST kind of admin, but does it need so many hours of research?
(I have a toddler. Yes it does.)
Destination chosen. Can we go back to the fictional world now? 😅
#writinglife #booksky #writesky
Now, booking a holiday is the BEST kind of admin, but does it need so many hours of research?
(I have a toddler. Yes it does.)
Destination chosen. Can we go back to the fictional world now? 😅
#writinglife #booksky #writesky
Nothing like that finished draft feeling!
*immediately starts outlining draft 3*
#amwriting #writesky #writingcommunity
*immediately starts outlining draft 3*
#amwriting #writesky #writingcommunity
February 7, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Nothing like that finished draft feeling!
*immediately starts outlining draft 3*
#amwriting #writesky #writingcommunity
*immediately starts outlining draft 3*
#amwriting #writesky #writingcommunity
Ah I am really struggling to focus on the writing this week!
What are your tricks for getting your head in the zone when other things get so loud?
#writingcommunity #writesky #amwriting #mediating #writerslife
What are your tricks for getting your head in the zone when other things get so loud?
#writingcommunity #writesky #amwriting #mediating #writerslife
January 29, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Ah I am really struggling to focus on the writing this week!
What are your tricks for getting your head in the zone when other things get so loud?
#writingcommunity #writesky #amwriting #mediating #writerslife
What are your tricks for getting your head in the zone when other things get so loud?
#writingcommunity #writesky #amwriting #mediating #writerslife
Hi writers!! What's something new you've tried lately with your writing, and how did it go?
I did a load of work on my plotting recently and I am officially a plotting-spreadsheet convert 😍 (though I do get so impatient about it!)
#writesky #writerslife #writingadvice #amwriting #writingcommunity
I did a load of work on my plotting recently and I am officially a plotting-spreadsheet convert 😍 (though I do get so impatient about it!)
#writesky #writerslife #writingadvice #amwriting #writingcommunity
January 21, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Hi writers!! What's something new you've tried lately with your writing, and how did it go?
I did a load of work on my plotting recently and I am officially a plotting-spreadsheet convert 😍 (though I do get so impatient about it!)
#writesky #writerslife #writingadvice #amwriting #writingcommunity
I did a load of work on my plotting recently and I am officially a plotting-spreadsheet convert 😍 (though I do get so impatient about it!)
#writesky #writerslife #writingadvice #amwriting #writingcommunity
I started reading Warrior Princess Assassin by Brigid Kemmerer and this is a real problem...
How am I supposed to put this book down to write my own when EVERY CHAPTER GOES THIS HARD???
#booksky #amwriting #amreading #writerslife #writesky
How am I supposed to put this book down to write my own when EVERY CHAPTER GOES THIS HARD???
#booksky #amwriting #amreading #writerslife #writesky
January 17, 2026 at 9:37 PM
I started reading Warrior Princess Assassin by Brigid Kemmerer and this is a real problem...
How am I supposed to put this book down to write my own when EVERY CHAPTER GOES THIS HARD???
#booksky #amwriting #amreading #writerslife #writesky
How am I supposed to put this book down to write my own when EVERY CHAPTER GOES THIS HARD???
#booksky #amwriting #amreading #writerslife #writesky
Just sitting down to write after... 45 minutes spent scrolling through YouTube reels on the TV. The downtime was needed, but maybe I should work on picking up a book instead.
What writing habits are you trying to break this year?
#amwriting #writingcommunity #writesky #writerslife
What writing habits are you trying to break this year?
#amwriting #writingcommunity #writesky #writerslife
January 14, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Just sitting down to write after... 45 minutes spent scrolling through YouTube reels on the TV. The downtime was needed, but maybe I should work on picking up a book instead.
What writing habits are you trying to break this year?
#amwriting #writingcommunity #writesky #writerslife
What writing habits are you trying to break this year?
#amwriting #writingcommunity #writesky #writerslife
My Story So Far
Ten years ago, January 2016, I made a resolution. I was going to be a Proper Writer. I’d written books before (mostly fanfic), but this time I would to do it properly. I'd write every day. I'd seek feedback, and edit, and query. So I did.
1/6
#amwriting #writesky #writingcommunity
Ten years ago, January 2016, I made a resolution. I was going to be a Proper Writer. I’d written books before (mostly fanfic), but this time I would to do it properly. I'd write every day. I'd seek feedback, and edit, and query. So I did.
1/6
#amwriting #writesky #writingcommunity
January 9, 2026 at 8:13 PM
My Story So Far
Ten years ago, January 2016, I made a resolution. I was going to be a Proper Writer. I’d written books before (mostly fanfic), but this time I would to do it properly. I'd write every day. I'd seek feedback, and edit, and query. So I did.
1/6
#amwriting #writesky #writingcommunity
Ten years ago, January 2016, I made a resolution. I was going to be a Proper Writer. I’d written books before (mostly fanfic), but this time I would to do it properly. I'd write every day. I'd seek feedback, and edit, and query. So I did.
1/6
#amwriting #writesky #writingcommunity
Writers! I want to know, what are your huge, big, probably-delusional dreams for the year? Let's manifest!
I'm gonna query for the fourth time, and this time it's gonna be ALL THE REQUESTS 🥰🥰🥰
#writingcommunity #writesky #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife
I'm gonna query for the fourth time, and this time it's gonna be ALL THE REQUESTS 🥰🥰🥰
#writingcommunity #writesky #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife
January 7, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Writers! I want to know, what are your huge, big, probably-delusional dreams for the year? Let's manifest!
I'm gonna query for the fourth time, and this time it's gonna be ALL THE REQUESTS 🥰🥰🥰
#writingcommunity #writesky #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife
I'm gonna query for the fourth time, and this time it's gonna be ALL THE REQUESTS 🥰🥰🥰
#writingcommunity #writesky #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife
I can't quite tell if I miss the holiday or if I'm excited to get back into a proper writing routine... but it was nice to have a productive evening!
Do you find your writing thrives or suffers during the holidays?
#writerslife #writesky #writingcommunity #amwriting
Do you find your writing thrives or suffers during the holidays?
#writerslife #writesky #writingcommunity #amwriting
January 2, 2026 at 11:19 PM
I can't quite tell if I miss the holiday or if I'm excited to get back into a proper writing routine... but it was nice to have a productive evening!
Do you find your writing thrives or suffers during the holidays?
#writerslife #writesky #writingcommunity #amwriting
Do you find your writing thrives or suffers during the holidays?
#writerslife #writesky #writingcommunity #amwriting
New year: same me! In 2026, I continue striving for traditional publication, working on improving my craft, helping other writers... this time with bonus social media goals!
What are your writing goals for 2026?
#amwriting #writesky #writingcommunity #amquerying
What are your writing goals for 2026?
#amwriting #writesky #writingcommunity #amquerying
January 1, 2026 at 3:10 PM
New year: same me! In 2026, I continue striving for traditional publication, working on improving my craft, helping other writers... this time with bonus social media goals!
What are your writing goals for 2026?
#amwriting #writesky #writingcommunity #amquerying
What are your writing goals for 2026?
#amwriting #writesky #writingcommunity #amquerying
In this time of year, I think it's important to focus on the difference between goals and dreams - what's in your control vs what isn't - and being kind to yourself when life happens. But we have these goals for a reason. Plans to write. To learn. To look after ourselves.
Cont.
Cont.
December 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
In this time of year, I think it's important to focus on the difference between goals and dreams - what's in your control vs what isn't - and being kind to yourself when life happens. But we have these goals for a reason. Plans to write. To learn. To look after ourselves.
Cont.
Cont.
Me: "it's important to take breaks with writing, especially at this time of year. Life is busy, don't worry about your wordcounts."
Also Me: HELP I'VE NOT HAD TIME TO WRITE IN 3 DAYS AND I'M GETTING ITCHY
#writersky #writerscommunity #writesky #amwriting #booksky
Also Me: HELP I'VE NOT HAD TIME TO WRITE IN 3 DAYS AND I'M GETTING ITCHY
#writersky #writerscommunity #writesky #amwriting #booksky
December 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Me: "it's important to take breaks with writing, especially at this time of year. Life is busy, don't worry about your wordcounts."
Also Me: HELP I'VE NOT HAD TIME TO WRITE IN 3 DAYS AND I'M GETTING ITCHY
#writersky #writerscommunity #writesky #amwriting #booksky
Also Me: HELP I'VE NOT HAD TIME TO WRITE IN 3 DAYS AND I'M GETTING ITCHY
#writersky #writerscommunity #writesky #amwriting #booksky
I may be socially awkward but hanging out with writers is so easy. Just so nice to chat about books and story and magic.
Writers really are my favourite people
🥰 #writingcommunity #writesky #booksky #amwriting #writinggroups #amwritingfantasy
Writers really are my favourite people
🥰 #writingcommunity #writesky #booksky #amwriting #writinggroups #amwritingfantasy
December 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I may be socially awkward but hanging out with writers is so easy. Just so nice to chat about books and story and magic.
Writers really are my favourite people
🥰 #writingcommunity #writesky #booksky #amwriting #writinggroups #amwritingfantasy
Writers really are my favourite people
🥰 #writingcommunity #writesky #booksky #amwriting #writinggroups #amwritingfantasy
Who here has commissioned artwork for their books?
I've got a commission in progress and I am soooooo excited to see my characters!!
Share your artwork with meeeee I want to see it all! 👀
#writesky #writersky #writingcommunity
I've got a commission in progress and I am soooooo excited to see my characters!!
Share your artwork with meeeee I want to see it all! 👀
#writesky #writersky #writingcommunity
December 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Who here has commissioned artwork for their books?
I've got a commission in progress and I am soooooo excited to see my characters!!
Share your artwork with meeeee I want to see it all! 👀
#writesky #writersky #writingcommunity
I've got a commission in progress and I am soooooo excited to see my characters!!
Share your artwork with meeeee I want to see it all! 👀
#writesky #writersky #writingcommunity
I may have been slightly obsessed with this podcast this year. Any other fans out there?
What are your fave writing podcasts?
#WritingLife #BookSky #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #TurningToStory #WritingPodcasts #Podcasts
What are your fave writing podcasts?
#WritingLife #BookSky #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #TurningToStory #WritingPodcasts #Podcasts
December 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I may have been slightly obsessed with this podcast this year. Any other fans out there?
What are your fave writing podcasts?
#WritingLife #BookSky #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #TurningToStory #WritingPodcasts #Podcasts
What are your fave writing podcasts?
#WritingLife #BookSky #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #TurningToStory #WritingPodcasts #Podcasts
Me: So excited to have a day off work to focus on writing. I love having some focus time 🤩
My toddler, at 4:30 am: 👁👁 playtime?
#writesky #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #butnotwillingly
My toddler, at 4:30 am: 👁👁 playtime?
#writesky #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #butnotwillingly
December 1, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Me: So excited to have a day off work to focus on writing. I love having some focus time 🤩
My toddler, at 4:30 am: 👁👁 playtime?
#writesky #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #butnotwillingly
My toddler, at 4:30 am: 👁👁 playtime?
#writesky #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #butnotwillingly
So close to meeting my November writing goal but my headache says today we take a time out.
Why is it so hard to take breaks! What are your go-tos when you need to relax despite wanting to write through?
I'm thinking Stranger Things, hehehe
#writingcommunity #writesky #booksky
Why is it so hard to take breaks! What are your go-tos when you need to relax despite wanting to write through?
I'm thinking Stranger Things, hehehe
#writingcommunity #writesky #booksky
November 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
So close to meeting my November writing goal but my headache says today we take a time out.
Why is it so hard to take breaks! What are your go-tos when you need to relax despite wanting to write through?
I'm thinking Stranger Things, hehehe
#writingcommunity #writesky #booksky
Why is it so hard to take breaks! What are your go-tos when you need to relax despite wanting to write through?
I'm thinking Stranger Things, hehehe
#writingcommunity #writesky #booksky
Spent the evening brainstorming for a beta reader and while my book didn't get touched, I am so excited to see where hers will go next!!
What's your fave part of beta reading?
#betareading #critiquepartner #writesky #booksky #ambetareading
What's your fave part of beta reading?
#betareading #critiquepartner #writesky #booksky #ambetareading
November 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Spent the evening brainstorming for a beta reader and while my book didn't get touched, I am so excited to see where hers will go next!!
What's your fave part of beta reading?
#betareading #critiquepartner #writesky #booksky #ambetareading
What's your fave part of beta reading?
#betareading #critiquepartner #writesky #booksky #ambetareading
Writers, what are some of your favourite feedback moments?
Here are some of my favourite quotes so far coming through from beta readers enjoying Draft 2 of Brew Off!
#amwriting #amediting #writersky #authorsky #writesky #booksky #writingcommunity
Here are some of my favourite quotes so far coming through from beta readers enjoying Draft 2 of Brew Off!
#amwriting #amediting #writersky #authorsky #writesky #booksky #writingcommunity
November 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Writers, what are some of your favourite feedback moments?
Here are some of my favourite quotes so far coming through from beta readers enjoying Draft 2 of Brew Off!
#amwriting #amediting #writersky #authorsky #writesky #booksky #writingcommunity
Here are some of my favourite quotes so far coming through from beta readers enjoying Draft 2 of Brew Off!
#amwriting #amediting #writersky #authorsky #writesky #booksky #writingcommunity
The issue with revamping my social media and following/interacting with writers all over the place is now I just want to read 100 new books and my TBR trolley is already a health risk
#writersky #booksky #writingcommunity
#writersky #booksky #writingcommunity
November 20, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The issue with revamping my social media and following/interacting with writers all over the place is now I just want to read 100 new books and my TBR trolley is already a health risk
#writersky #booksky #writingcommunity
#writersky #booksky #writingcommunity
Hi hi bluesky! I'm new to this website, here looking for my people! I'm a fantasy writer working on a cosy fantasy novel, hoping to re-enter the query trenches next year.
Say hi if you love:
- Fantasy novels
- Cosy fantasy
- Writing craft
- Author friends
#writingcommunity #booksky #writersky
Say hi if you love:
- Fantasy novels
- Cosy fantasy
- Writing craft
- Author friends
#writingcommunity #booksky #writersky
November 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Hi hi bluesky! I'm new to this website, here looking for my people! I'm a fantasy writer working on a cosy fantasy novel, hoping to re-enter the query trenches next year.
Say hi if you love:
- Fantasy novels
- Cosy fantasy
- Writing craft
- Author friends
#writingcommunity #booksky #writersky
Say hi if you love:
- Fantasy novels
- Cosy fantasy
- Writing craft
- Author friends
#writingcommunity #booksky #writersky