September James
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It is never too late to be what you might have been - George Eliot
Current WIP:
TIOH: Dark Peter Pan retelling.
TPT: Urban Fantasy mystery (draft 2)
Current WIP:
TIOH: Dark Peter Pan retelling.
TPT: Urban Fantasy mystery (draft 2)
I'm currently on draft 2 of my first book. I know for a fact there will be one more, but I don't know how many more after that. I don't have beta readers yet, but I know I'll have another draft when I get their feedback.
#pretendpanel, I will get to your answers from yesterday shortly, thank you for your patience. Meanwhile...
January 17th: How many drafts, then vs. now? (see image and/or alt text for further prompting if needed)
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January 17th: How many drafts, then vs. now? (see image and/or alt text for further prompting if needed)
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January 17, 2026 at 8:56 PM
I'm currently on draft 2 of my first book. I know for a fact there will be one more, but I don't know how many more after that. I don't have beta readers yet, but I know I'll have another draft when I get their feedback.
I think I'll go do this because I'm not happy.
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a drawing of an open book and a cup of tea with the words drink tea read books be happy
ALT: a drawing of an open book and a cup of tea with the words drink tea read books be happy
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January 17, 2026 at 8:53 PM
I think I'll go do this because I'm not happy.
What I like about the new discord server I'm on is how helpful people have been. Because of them I know I need to work on my cover and title. After hearing their points, I can definitely see where they're coming from.
January 16, 2026 at 10:34 PM
What I like about the new discord server I'm on is how helpful people have been. Because of them I know I need to work on my cover and title. After hearing their points, I can definitely see where they're coming from.
I feel really good about the words I got down today. I finished a chapter and started another one.
Now it's time for pizza.
Now it's time for pizza.
January 16, 2026 at 9:23 PM
I feel really good about the words I got down today. I finished a chapter and started another one.
Now it's time for pizza.
Now it's time for pizza.
I'm at this weird point in draft 2 where I have to completely chuck aside a plot point because it was addressed earlier in the book. I wonder if I can repurpose it for later in the draft? I'm hoping I'll be able to.
January 16, 2026 at 4:54 PM
I'm at this weird point in draft 2 where I have to completely chuck aside a plot point because it was addressed earlier in the book. I wonder if I can repurpose it for later in the draft? I'm hoping I'll be able to.
My MC frequents a fae run coffee shop called Faery Godmothers. The supernatural in the world don't get the name. The fae think it's hilarious.
My MC loves their hot cocoa. Once drunk it makes you feel like you're wrapped in a warm blanket sitting in front of a fire. Instant coziness.
My MC loves their hot cocoa. Once drunk it makes you feel like you're wrapped in a warm blanket sitting in front of a fire. Instant coziness.
Last question on our "society, broadly" theme for #JanuaryWorldbuilders. What food or drinks are popular in the society you've been talking about? If can be an MC's society, or any one you have an interesting answer for.
January 15, 2026 at 2:12 AM
My MC frequents a fae run coffee shop called Faery Godmothers. The supernatural in the world don't get the name. The fae think it's hilarious.
My MC loves their hot cocoa. Once drunk it makes you feel like you're wrapped in a warm blanket sitting in front of a fire. Instant coziness.
My MC loves their hot cocoa. Once drunk it makes you feel like you're wrapped in a warm blanket sitting in front of a fire. Instant coziness.
Draft two is going to have me changing so much of book two. One of the main plot points is going out the window.
January 13, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Draft two is going to have me changing so much of book two. One of the main plot points is going out the window.
Just between us writers...
...what's that one idea scratching your brain you can't wait to get out?
I have an idea for a sapphic love story between life and death.
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...what's that one idea scratching your brain you can't wait to get out?
I have an idea for a sapphic love story between life and death.
#WritersSky #BlackWritersSky #NowWriting #Writing #BVM
January 12, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Just between us writers...
...what's that one idea scratching your brain you can't wait to get out?
I have an idea for a sapphic love story between life and death.
#WritersSky #BlackWritersSky #NowWriting #Writing #BVM
...what's that one idea scratching your brain you can't wait to get out?
I have an idea for a sapphic love story between life and death.
#WritersSky #BlackWritersSky #NowWriting #Writing #BVM
My husband made a cup of tea for me because I was sad.
I love that man.
I love that man.
January 12, 2026 at 5:17 PM
My husband made a cup of tea for me because I was sad.
I love that man.
I love that man.
I kinda knew this, but it took a while for it to click. I do yoga and was upset that my body didn't move like the tall, think instructors. I impoved when I found teachers who were on the heavier side. I saw them moving their bodies, so I knew I could move my body like that as well.
I stopped comparing my fitness journey to others when I realized we all have different bodies so what works for me won’t work for the next person, so I just started loving what I saw in the mirror for myself. And most of these perfect body people are using enhancers so it’s not naturally acquired.
January 12, 2026 at 5:14 PM
I kinda knew this, but it took a while for it to click. I do yoga and was upset that my body didn't move like the tall, think instructors. I impoved when I found teachers who were on the heavier side. I saw them moving their bodies, so I knew I could move my body like that as well.
I figured out book three! The MCs background, why he's doing what he's doing, all that jazz!
Whoop!
There it is
Whoop!
There it is
January 12, 2026 at 3:55 PM
I figured out book three! The MCs background, why he's doing what he's doing, all that jazz!
Whoop!
There it is
Whoop!
There it is
I want a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
January 10, 2026 at 8:31 PM
I want a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
I did a lot of writing this morning, so I switched to 'admin' stuff.
I'm looking at comp covers, and there are so many people on covers.
I don't want people on my cover.
I'm looking at comp covers, and there are so many people on covers.
I don't want people on my cover.
January 10, 2026 at 7:53 PM
I did a lot of writing this morning, so I switched to 'admin' stuff.
I'm looking at comp covers, and there are so many people on covers.
I don't want people on my cover.
I'm looking at comp covers, and there are so many people on covers.
I don't want people on my cover.
I was a part of this really great discord server for selfpub. I got resources about cover artists, could ask ALL THE QUESTIONS, and got so much good advice.
I had to leave because the creator was upset I said I was boycotting amazon and she couldn't. Apparenlty I was judging her.
I didn't care.
I had to leave because the creator was upset I said I was boycotting amazon and she couldn't. Apparenlty I was judging her.
I didn't care.
January 10, 2026 at 2:16 AM
I was a part of this really great discord server for selfpub. I got resources about cover artists, could ask ALL THE QUESTIONS, and got so much good advice.
I had to leave because the creator was upset I said I was boycotting amazon and she couldn't. Apparenlty I was judging her.
I didn't care.
I had to leave because the creator was upset I said I was boycotting amazon and she couldn't. Apparenlty I was judging her.
I didn't care.
I got some good words in tonight. I feel so much better after falling apart this morning.
Part of me wants to keep going, but I'm going to pause for at least a little while.
Part of me wants to keep going, but I'm going to pause for at least a little while.
January 10, 2026 at 1:26 AM
I got some good words in tonight. I feel so much better after falling apart this morning.
Part of me wants to keep going, but I'm going to pause for at least a little while.
Part of me wants to keep going, but I'm going to pause for at least a little while.
My current WIP takes place in the metro Atlanta area. I'm wondering if I should add more otherness to it? Like have more places that are for the fantasy creatures? Like a coffee shop where you can get a shot of charisma in your coffee?
I'm going to have to gut this thing aren't I?
I'm going to have to gut this thing aren't I?
January 9, 2026 at 10:51 PM
My current WIP takes place in the metro Atlanta area. I'm wondering if I should add more otherness to it? Like have more places that are for the fantasy creatures? Like a coffee shop where you can get a shot of charisma in your coffee?
I'm going to have to gut this thing aren't I?
I'm going to have to gut this thing aren't I?
OK. I took a nap (I think), have a second cup of tea, and ate a square of chocolate.
Let's see what words come out now.
Let's see what words come out now.
January 9, 2026 at 10:03 PM
OK. I took a nap (I think), have a second cup of tea, and ate a square of chocolate.
Let's see what words come out now.
Let's see what words come out now.
I figured out why I don't want to write! I'm having an existential crises about whether or not I'm a good writer and if writing is something I should pursue.
So, because that's a trash thought, I'm going to step away and read for a while. Can't have this type of negativity in my life.
So, because that's a trash thought, I'm going to step away and read for a while. Can't have this type of negativity in my life.
January 9, 2026 at 5:50 PM
I figured out why I don't want to write! I'm having an existential crises about whether or not I'm a good writer and if writing is something I should pursue.
So, because that's a trash thought, I'm going to step away and read for a while. Can't have this type of negativity in my life.
So, because that's a trash thought, I'm going to step away and read for a while. Can't have this type of negativity in my life.
I do NOT want to write today. Maybe I just need a change of scenery? The problem is I don't want to leave the house.
January 9, 2026 at 4:57 PM
I do NOT want to write today. Maybe I just need a change of scenery? The problem is I don't want to leave the house.
I don't know. The last book I worked on made me feel my work was evolving, but now I'm not sure. I like to think it's getting better, and I was excited that it might be based on something I was previously writing.
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#pretendpanel, let's get into the hard questions, shall we?
January 9th: How has your craft evolved lately? (as in, your prose, your structuring, voice and tone, etc)
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January 9th: How has your craft evolved lately? (as in, your prose, your structuring, voice and tone, etc)
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
January 9, 2026 at 4:31 PM
I don't know. The last book I worked on made me feel my work was evolving, but now I'm not sure. I like to think it's getting better, and I was excited that it might be based on something I was previously writing.
#PretendPanel #BlackWritersSky #WritersSky #WritingCommunity
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Christian followed right behind him, but Colby ran to her, licked her face, and ran off huffing what Ryan assumed was a laugh.
Context: Colby's a shifted werewolf who has a crush on the MC.
Context: Colby's a shifted werewolf who has a crush on the MC.
We made it to Friday, my peeps! Celebrate with #FaveLineFriday! Share your favorite line that you worked on this week and hype up others who share theirs as well. Don't forget to tag your posts!
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January 9, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Christian followed right behind him, but Colby ran to her, licked her face, and ran off huffing what Ryan assumed was a laugh.
Context: Colby's a shifted werewolf who has a crush on the MC.
Context: Colby's a shifted werewolf who has a crush on the MC.
Yesterday was rough. All I did was put words on paper. I'm going to have to rewrite so much, because I hate practically all of it.
January 9, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Yesterday was rough. All I did was put words on paper. I'm going to have to rewrite so much, because I hate practically all of it.
There are covens and packs in my world. The covens are lead by a High Priest(ess) and underneath them are Priests then sisters/brothers of the coven.
For Packs tjere are the Alpha and Luna. Then Betas, Gamma, and Deltas. Picked due to their strengths and other things I haven't figured out yet.
For Packs tjere are the Alpha and Luna. Then Betas, Gamma, and Deltas. Picked due to their strengths and other things I haven't figured out yet.
Welcome to the second week of #JanuaryWorldbuilders! The theme of this one is SOCIETY. Again, relatively broad for now. We'll delve into more weeds later in the year. Today's Q: Talk about social classes. How are they handled? Do they have hierarchies? Nobles and commoners? Or is it classless?
January 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM
There are covens and packs in my world. The covens are lead by a High Priest(ess) and underneath them are Priests then sisters/brothers of the coven.
For Packs tjere are the Alpha and Luna. Then Betas, Gamma, and Deltas. Picked due to their strengths and other things I haven't figured out yet.
For Packs tjere are the Alpha and Luna. Then Betas, Gamma, and Deltas. Picked due to their strengths and other things I haven't figured out yet.
I did an actual workout today. It's been MONTHS since I've actively moved my body like that. I need to do better because who else is gonna take care of me?
January 8, 2026 at 5:55 PM
I did an actual workout today. It's been MONTHS since I've actively moved my body like that. I need to do better because who else is gonna take care of me?
It feels like my head is going to start hurting again.
I need the weather to get it together.
I need the weather to get it together.
January 6, 2026 at 9:20 PM
It feels like my head is going to start hurting again.
I need the weather to get it together.
I need the weather to get it together.