Spoonie Authors Network
@spoonieauthnet.bsky.social
A community initiative for authors and publishing professionals who manage spoons. Founded by Cait Gordon. (Logo is a grey spoon in the center of an open book of light purple and dark grey pages.)
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I’d love to build on this starter pack of talented authors! Let me know if you’re interested in joining! To me, there’s nothing like encouraging and supportive disabled creatives! Also we can learn about their books and other cool things! #Disability #WritingCommunity
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Recently, I’ve decided that if I feel super unwell, I take the day off. And by allowing myself to do completely nothing, I often find can catch up easily the next day. So for me, those body breaks are really important. (I also factor in those breaks when planning deadlines.) #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 26, 2025;
What are effective ways that you manage your spoons in order to meet deadlines?
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What are effective ways that you manage your spoons in order to meet deadlines?
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November 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Recently, I’ve decided that if I feel super unwell, I take the day off. And by allowing myself to do completely nothing, I often find can catch up easily the next day. So for me, those body breaks are really important. (I also factor in those breaks when planning deadlines.) #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 26, 2025;
What are effective ways that you manage your spoons in order to meet deadlines?
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What are effective ways that you manage your spoons in order to meet deadlines?
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November 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 26, 2025;
What are effective ways that you manage your spoons in order to meet deadlines?
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What are effective ways that you manage your spoons in order to meet deadlines?
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I usually start by reverse-outlining, or perhaps writing a synopsis, because it's better to fix high-level problems like a messed-up structure before you go for individual words. (i.e., do your dev editing before you do line edits) #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 25, 2025:
Do you have any tips for the self-editing part of the writing process?
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Do you have any tips for the self-editing part of the writing process?
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November 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I usually start by reverse-outlining, or perhaps writing a synopsis, because it's better to fix high-level problems like a messed-up structure before you go for individual words. (i.e., do your dev editing before you do line edits) #SpoonieAuthChat
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I look for overused and unnecessary words like just, now, very, and really. While I like reading things out loud to feel the beats of dialogue, I also like having my screen reader read back to me. Or having somebody else read my words back to me. It’s a great way to catch things! #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 25, 2025:
Do you have any tips for the self-editing part of the writing process?
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Do you have any tips for the self-editing part of the writing process?
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November 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I look for overused and unnecessary words like just, now, very, and really. While I like reading things out loud to feel the beats of dialogue, I also like having my screen reader read back to me. Or having somebody else read my words back to me. It’s a great way to catch things! #SpoonieAuthChat
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A big piece I have for self-editing is to read your work aloud. You hear things your brain skips over when reading to yourself. It also points out clunky wording. #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 25, 2025:
Do you have any tips for the self-editing part of the writing process?
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Do you have any tips for the self-editing part of the writing process?
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November 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
A big piece I have for self-editing is to read your work aloud. You hear things your brain skips over when reading to yourself. It also points out clunky wording. #SpoonieAuthChat
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Read your manuscript out loud or have a screen reader do it. Listening to it will help you catch crutch words that need to be removed and also let you know if particular passages are difficult for readers to get through. #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 25, 2025:
Do you have any tips for the self-editing part of the writing process?
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Do you have any tips for the self-editing part of the writing process?
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November 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Read your manuscript out loud or have a screen reader do it. Listening to it will help you catch crutch words that need to be removed and also let you know if particular passages are difficult for readers to get through. #SpoonieAuthChat
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Read your story out loud. That will help you to catch repeated words and awkward phrasing. Better yet, read the story aloud, record it, and listen to it played back.
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Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 25, 2025:
Do you have any tips for the self-editing part of the writing process?
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
Do you have any tips for the self-editing part of the writing process?
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November 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Read your story out loud. That will help you to catch repeated words and awkward phrasing. Better yet, read the story aloud, record it, and listen to it played back.
#SpoonieAuthChat
#SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 25, 2025:
Do you have any tips for the self-editing part of the writing process?
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Do you have any tips for the self-editing part of the writing process?
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November 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 25, 2025:
Do you have any tips for the self-editing part of the writing process?
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Do you have any tips for the self-editing part of the writing process?
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Space heater and a foot rest for me. #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 24, 2025:
Do you have any creature comforts you like to put in place in order to write?
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Do you have any creature comforts you like to put in place in order to write?
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November 24, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Space heater and a foot rest for me. #SpoonieAuthChat
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A large glass of water, plus a cup of tea and a heated blanket if it's cold. I always concentrate better writing on the sofa, it's so luch more comfortable than sitting at my desk.
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Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 24, 2025:
Do you have any creature comforts you like to put in place in order to write?
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Do you have any creature comforts you like to put in place in order to write?
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November 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
A large glass of water, plus a cup of tea and a heated blanket if it's cold. I always concentrate better writing on the sofa, it's so luch more comfortable than sitting at my desk.
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Oh, I write on a couch, under a blanket (or sheet, depending on the time of year), and quite possibly with a mug of coffee. #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 24, 2025:
Do you have any creature comforts you like to put in place in order to write?
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Do you have any creature comforts you like to put in place in order to write?
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November 25, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Oh, I write on a couch, under a blanket (or sheet, depending on the time of year), and quite possibly with a mug of coffee. #SpoonieAuthChat
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A heating pad, a blanket, and my pups ❤️ #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 24, 2025:
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Do you have any creature comforts you like to put in place in order to write?
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November 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A heating pad, a blanket, and my pups ❤️ #SpoonieAuthChat
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I listen to a playlist of songs that set a mood I’m writing that day (action, fear, sadness, love, etc…) & have a steaming mug of hot water or herbal tea. Gotta have a warm, cozy blanket too. #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 24, 2025:
Do you have any creature comforts you like to put in place in order to write?
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Do you have any creature comforts you like to put in place in order to write?
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November 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I listen to a playlist of songs that set a mood I’m writing that day (action, fear, sadness, love, etc…) & have a steaming mug of hot water or herbal tea. Gotta have a warm, cozy blanket too. #SpoonieAuthChat
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Absolutely must be a beverage close to hand. Often tea, but always a bottle of water.
And a snack. I favor cookies, especially if tea, but sometimes it's an actual meal.
And a snack. I favor cookies, especially if tea, but sometimes it's an actual meal.
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 24, 2025:
Do you have any creature comforts you like to put in place in order to write?
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November 24, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Absolutely must be a beverage close to hand. Often tea, but always a bottle of water.
And a snack. I favor cookies, especially if tea, but sometimes it's an actual meal.
And a snack. I favor cookies, especially if tea, but sometimes it's an actual meal.
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Writing cannot start until I have checked that the air vent is closed/opened so I don't freeze to death.
Then Tonks needs to get settled on her chair.
Put my water bottle that I'll ignore on the desk.
And then queue up the chosen playlist for the day.
#SpoonieAuthChat
Then Tonks needs to get settled on her chair.
Put my water bottle that I'll ignore on the desk.
And then queue up the chosen playlist for the day.
#SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 24, 2025:
Do you have any creature comforts you like to put in place in order to write?
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Do you have any creature comforts you like to put in place in order to write?
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November 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Writing cannot start until I have checked that the air vent is closed/opened so I don't freeze to death.
Then Tonks needs to get settled on her chair.
Put my water bottle that I'll ignore on the desk.
And then queue up the chosen playlist for the day.
#SpoonieAuthChat
Then Tonks needs to get settled on her chair.
Put my water bottle that I'll ignore on the desk.
And then queue up the chosen playlist for the day.
#SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 24, 2025:
Do you have any creature comforts you like to put in place in order to write?
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Do you have any creature comforts you like to put in place in order to write?
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November 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 24, 2025:
Do you have any creature comforts you like to put in place in order to write?
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Trying to change someone's mind is like trying to pick a broken lock; it takes more than the right key but there IS a way! This is a story of one American man who learned how to open his eyes with hard lessons, help, and a lot of empathy.
#ShamelessPromoFriday #SpoonieAuthChat #SFF 📚💙
#ShamelessPromoFriday #SpoonieAuthChat #SFF 📚💙
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Trying to change someone's mind is like trying to pick a broken lock; it takes more than the right key but there IS a way! This is a story of one American man who learned how to open his eyes with hard lessons, help, and a lot of empathy.
#ShamelessPromoFriday #SpoonieAuthChat #SFF 📚💙
#ShamelessPromoFriday #SpoonieAuthChat #SFF 📚💙
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On #ShamelessPromoFriday I am shamelessly promoting my Slice of Life series.
No Parent Is An Island
Working Parent
Under The Plow
2 of the 3 are on sale at 99cents
All 3 are great reads of real life stories.
#SpoonieAuthChat
No Parent Is An Island
Working Parent
Under The Plow
2 of the 3 are on sale at 99cents
All 3 are great reads of real life stories.
#SpoonieAuthChat
November 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
On #ShamelessPromoFriday I am shamelessly promoting my Slice of Life series.
No Parent Is An Island
Working Parent
Under The Plow
2 of the 3 are on sale at 99cents
All 3 are great reads of real life stories.
#SpoonieAuthChat
No Parent Is An Island
Working Parent
Under The Plow
2 of the 3 are on sale at 99cents
All 3 are great reads of real life stories.
#SpoonieAuthChat
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On #ShamelessPromoFriday let's all oooh & ahh at Celu Amberstone's series Tales of Tasimu.
Now in ebooks and paperbacks
Six books, series finished!
books2read.com/taste
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Now in ebooks and paperbacks
Six books, series finished!
books2read.com/taste
#SpoonieAuthChat
November 21, 2025 at 10:46 PM
On #ShamelessPromoFriday let's all oooh & ahh at Celu Amberstone's series Tales of Tasimu.
Now in ebooks and paperbacks
Six books, series finished!
books2read.com/taste
#SpoonieAuthChat
Now in ebooks and paperbacks
Six books, series finished!
books2read.com/taste
#SpoonieAuthChat
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I'm gonna post for @kristenklopez.bsky.social, whose book POPCORN DISABILITIES: THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF DISABLED REPRESENTATION IN THE MOVIES comes out next week and isn't getting enough attention. It is a PHENOMENAL book.
www.bloomsbury.com/us/popcorn-d...
#SpoonieAuthChat
www.bloomsbury.com/us/popcorn-d...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I'm gonna post for @kristenklopez.bsky.social, whose book POPCORN DISABILITIES: THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF DISABLED REPRESENTATION IN THE MOVIES comes out next week and isn't getting enough attention. It is a PHENOMENAL book.
www.bloomsbury.com/us/popcorn-d...
#SpoonieAuthChat
www.bloomsbury.com/us/popcorn-d...
#SpoonieAuthChat
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I’M FEELING SO SHAMELESS!!!
So, I’m shamelessly promoting my award-winning, disability-hopepunk adventure, Season One: Iris and the Crew Tear Through Space!
(I’ll be working on season two next year, if spoons allow!)
books2read.com/iatcS1 #SpoonieAuthChat #SFF #DisabilityRepresentation
So, I’m shamelessly promoting my award-winning, disability-hopepunk adventure, Season One: Iris and the Crew Tear Through Space!
(I’ll be working on season two next year, if spoons allow!)
books2read.com/iatcS1 #SpoonieAuthChat #SFF #DisabilityRepresentation
November 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I’M FEELING SO SHAMELESS!!!
So, I’m shamelessly promoting my award-winning, disability-hopepunk adventure, Season One: Iris and the Crew Tear Through Space!
(I’ll be working on season two next year, if spoons allow!)
books2read.com/iatcS1 #SpoonieAuthChat #SFF #DisabilityRepresentation
So, I’m shamelessly promoting my award-winning, disability-hopepunk adventure, Season One: Iris and the Crew Tear Through Space!
(I’ll be working on season two next year, if spoons allow!)
books2read.com/iatcS1 #SpoonieAuthChat #SFF #DisabilityRepresentation
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November 21, 2025:
ARE YOU FEELING SHAMELESS?
Because it's #ShamelessPromoFriday!
Share with us all the awesome things!
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November 21, 2025:
ARE YOU FEELING SHAMELESS?
Because it's #ShamelessPromoFriday!
Share with us all the awesome things!
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
November 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons)
November 21, 2025:
ARE YOU FEELING SHAMELESS?
Because it's #ShamelessPromoFriday!
Share with us all the awesome things!
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
November 21, 2025:
ARE YOU FEELING SHAMELESS?
Because it's #ShamelessPromoFriday!
Share with us all the awesome things!
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Getting back into freelance editing really lets me focus on something positive for my brain. I think it’s because I get to read cool books while helping them shine. It feels like building up when so much these days is about tearing down. Books are essential to our health, imo. #SpoonieAuthChat
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 20, 2025:
What are you doing to seek a respite from
*gestures at everything*
these days?
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What are you doing to seek a respite from
*gestures at everything*
these days?
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November 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Getting back into freelance editing really lets me focus on something positive for my brain. I think it’s because I get to read cool books while helping them shine. It feels like building up when so much these days is about tearing down. Books are essential to our health, imo. #SpoonieAuthChat
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#SpoonieAuthChat November 20: Writing? TV? Unhelpfully, these don't provide a whole lot of respite when the Overton window keeps moving on my dystopias. At least nobody can call my various authoritarian nightmares unrealistic anymore. 🫠
Mostly, I'm reminding myself there's always been an "after".
Mostly, I'm reminding myself there's always been an "after".
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 20, 2025:
What are you doing to seek a respite from
*gestures at everything*
these days?
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
What are you doing to seek a respite from
*gestures at everything*
these days?
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#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
#SpoonieAuthChat November 20: Writing? TV? Unhelpfully, these don't provide a whole lot of respite when the Overton window keeps moving on my dystopias. At least nobody can call my various authoritarian nightmares unrealistic anymore. 🫠
Mostly, I'm reminding myself there's always been an "after".
Mostly, I'm reminding myself there's always been an "after".
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now that it’s colder, mostly just sleep lol. tho I do fill my online dashboards w cats & so much art, journal, throw myself back into my WIPs, dance to music, scream into the void, & try to get out of my room at least 1x/day as well. being in group support spaces helps too
#SpoonieAuthChat #writesky
#SpoonieAuthChat #writesky
Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), November 20, 2025:
What are you doing to seek a respite from
*gestures at everything*
these days?
(Please quote-post and add
#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
What are you doing to seek a respite from
*gestures at everything*
these days?
(Please quote-post and add
#SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)
November 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
now that it’s colder, mostly just sleep lol. tho I do fill my online dashboards w cats & so much art, journal, throw myself back into my WIPs, dance to music, scream into the void, & try to get out of my room at least 1x/day as well. being in group support spaces helps too
#SpoonieAuthChat #writesky
#SpoonieAuthChat #writesky