Tracie
@traciefj.bsky.social
Teacher, Writer, Artist
www.traciejoy.com
www.traciejoy.com
Thinking about your story’s villain? 🔪 A well-crafted antagonist can turn a good story into a page-turner. Check out my tips for creating unforgettable villains.
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Crafting Unforgettable Villains and Antagonists
Crafting unforgettable villains means creating antagonists with depth, purpose, and tension. Learn how to build complex characters readers love to hate.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Thinking about your story’s villain? 🔪 A well-crafted antagonist can turn a good story into a page-turner. Check out my tips for creating unforgettable villains.
traciejoy.com/2025/12/03/c...
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
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#WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Writing pacing isn’t fluff. It’s the rhythm of your story that keeps readers hooked. Learn how to master pacing and make your story irresistible. traciejoy.com/2025/12/01/w...
Writing Pacing: How to Keep Readers Hooked From Start to Finish
Learn how writing pacing shapes your story’s rhythm and keeps readers hooked. Discover practical techniques to control momentum, emotion, and tension.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Writing pacing isn’t fluff. It’s the rhythm of your story that keeps readers hooked. Learn how to master pacing and make your story irresistible. traciejoy.com/2025/12/01/w...
When everything feels like too much, you do not need a whole new life plan. You just need to finish one thing.
I wrote about overwhelm, tiny wins, and giving your brain some breathing room:
traciejoy.com/2025/11/28/f... #FinishOneThing #overwhelm #writinglife
I wrote about overwhelm, tiny wins, and giving your brain some breathing room:
traciejoy.com/2025/11/28/f... #FinishOneThing #overwhelm #writinglife
Just Finish One Thing and Stop Feeling Overwhelmed
Finish one thing it will help you beat stress, build momentum and transform your productivity and take away the feeling of being overwhelmed.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
When everything feels like too much, you do not need a whole new life plan. You just need to finish one thing.
I wrote about overwhelm, tiny wins, and giving your brain some breathing room:
traciejoy.com/2025/11/28/f... #FinishOneThing #overwhelm #writinglife
I wrote about overwhelm, tiny wins, and giving your brain some breathing room:
traciejoy.com/2025/11/28/f... #FinishOneThing #overwhelm #writinglife
What would happen if we stopped waiting for big moments and started noticing the tiny wins? I wrote about practicing everyday gratitude and how it shifts everything from teaching to creative work to just getting through the day. It is simple, powerful, it's magic.
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Everyday Gratitude: Why Thankfulness Makes Life Feel Bigger
Discover how everyday gratitude transforms teaching, writing, and daily living into a more joyful and meaningful experience. A small habit with big impact.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
What would happen if we stopped waiting for big moments and started noticing the tiny wins? I wrote about practicing everyday gratitude and how it shifts everything from teaching to creative work to just getting through the day. It is simple, powerful, it's magic.
🔗 traciejoy.com/2025/11/26/e...
🔗 traciejoy.com/2025/11/26/e...
For those teachers that have school today, stay strong. I hesrby declare it "MOVIE DAY."
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November 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
For those teachers that have school today, stay strong. I hesrby declare it "MOVIE DAY."
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New post alert.
If you’ve been craving gentle structure in your creative life, the Creative Soul Starter Kit might be exactly what your soul has been asking for.
Take a peek: traciejoy.com/2025/11/24/w...
If you’ve been craving gentle structure in your creative life, the Creative Soul Starter Kit might be exactly what your soul has been asking for.
Take a peek: traciejoy.com/2025/11/24/w...
why the creative soul starter kit works
The Creative Soul Starter Kit helps writers grow their creative presence with clarity and ease. Discover how this soul centered kit supports confidence
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November 24, 2025 at 11:13 PM
New post alert.
If you’ve been craving gentle structure in your creative life, the Creative Soul Starter Kit might be exactly what your soul has been asking for.
Take a peek: traciejoy.com/2025/11/24/w...
If you’ve been craving gentle structure in your creative life, the Creative Soul Starter Kit might be exactly what your soul has been asking for.
Take a peek: traciejoy.com/2025/11/24/w...
Sunday Morning Positive Pep Talk
November 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Sunday Morning Positive Pep Talk
“Thinking of quitting your manuscript? You’re not alone. In my latest blog post I dive into what really happens when you keep writing when you want to quit. ✍️ Read more: traciejoy.com/2025/11/21/k...
keep writing when you want to quit
Learn how to keep writing when you want to quit and rediscover your motivation, confidence, and creative spark through simple, powerful habits.
https://traciejoy.com/2025/11/21/keep-writing-when-you-want-to-quit/”
November 21, 2025 at 10:35 PM
“Thinking of quitting your manuscript? You’re not alone. In my latest blog post I dive into what really happens when you keep writing when you want to quit. ✍️ Read more: traciejoy.com/2025/11/21/k...
Strong emotions can shut you down or crack you wide open in the best way. If you write through grief, joy, burnout, love, or all of them at once, this post is for you.
New on the blog:
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New on the blog:
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Writing Through Strong Emotions: How to Create Power
Writing through strong emotions can deepen your voice and strengthen your craft. Discover how grief, joy, and honesty can transform your writing.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Strong emotions can shut you down or crack you wide open in the best way. If you write through grief, joy, burnout, love, or all of them at once, this post is for you.
New on the blog:
traciejoy.com/2025/11/19/w...
amwriting #writingthroughit #writerslife #creativity #blogpost
New on the blog:
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Working on a story?
Your villain deserves just as much love as your hero…
even if readers end up wanting to throat-punch them.
New post on crafting a villain readers love to hate, plus a free workbook to help you build a truly unforgettable bad guy.
👉 traciejoy.com/2025/11/17/c...
Your villain deserves just as much love as your hero…
even if readers end up wanting to throat-punch them.
New post on crafting a villain readers love to hate, plus a free workbook to help you build a truly unforgettable bad guy.
👉 traciejoy.com/2025/11/17/c...
How to Create a Villain Readers Love to Hate
Craft a villain readers love to hate with strong motivation, sharp tension, and unforgettable impact. Learn how to build the perfect antagonist.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Working on a story?
Your villain deserves just as much love as your hero…
even if readers end up wanting to throat-punch them.
New post on crafting a villain readers love to hate, plus a free workbook to help you build a truly unforgettable bad guy.
👉 traciejoy.com/2025/11/17/c...
Your villain deserves just as much love as your hero…
even if readers end up wanting to throat-punch them.
New post on crafting a villain readers love to hate, plus a free workbook to help you build a truly unforgettable bad guy.
👉 traciejoy.com/2025/11/17/c...
Constant rejection making you feel like a fraud? That’s classic imposter syndrome.
You’re not alone. You belong.
Read more ➡️ traciejoy.com/2025/11/14/i...
#amwriting #writerlife #impostersyndrome
You’re not alone. You belong.
Read more ➡️ traciejoy.com/2025/11/14/i...
#amwriting #writerlife #impostersyndrome
Imposter Syndrome: Why Writers Feel Like Frauds
Struggling with imposter syndrome as a writer or teacher? Learn why it shows up, how to silence it, and how to reclaim your creative confidence.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Constant rejection making you feel like a fraud? That’s classic imposter syndrome.
You’re not alone. You belong.
Read more ➡️ traciejoy.com/2025/11/14/i...
#amwriting #writerlife #impostersyndrome
You’re not alone. You belong.
Read more ➡️ traciejoy.com/2025/11/14/i...
#amwriting #writerlife #impostersyndrome
I fell headfirst into this dystopian world, yelled at my Kindle, and now I need book two immediately. Come read my full review of The Last Girl on Earth.
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The Last Girl on Earth Review: A Wild, Heart Racing Dystopia
A spoiler free The Last Girl on Earth review. Fresh, unpredictable dystopian YA with heart, tension, and a stunning twist. A must read for fans.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I fell headfirst into this dystopian world, yelled at my Kindle, and now I need book two immediately. Come read my full review of The Last Girl on Earth.
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I don't know if it's Creative Burnout, or just Life Burnout, but I pretty much don't want to do anything today traciejoy.com/2025/11/12/c...
Creative Burnout: The Ugly Truth
A raw and honest look at creative burnout when life feels unbearable. Explore anger, exhaustion, heartbreak, and the reality of trying to create when everything hurts.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I don't know if it's Creative Burnout, or just Life Burnout, but I pretty much don't want to do anything today traciejoy.com/2025/11/12/c...
Real villains don’t twirl mustaches—they hold mirrors to our worst selves.
Learn how to build villains readers love to hate ➤ traciejoy.com/2025/11/10/b...
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Learn how to build villains readers love to hate ➤ traciejoy.com/2025/11/10/b...
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How to Write Believable Villains Readers Love to Hate
Learn how to craft believable villains that captivate readers. Explore motivation, fear, and complexity to create characters readers love to hate.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Real villains don’t twirl mustaches—they hold mirrors to our worst selves.
Learn how to build villains readers love to hate ➤ traciejoy.com/2025/11/10/b...
#believablevillains #writerlife
Learn how to build villains readers love to hate ➤ traciejoy.com/2025/11/10/b...
#believablevillains #writerlife
Writers, let’s be honest—some days we’re not multitasking, we’re multi-flailing. My latest post dives into the art of managing multiple writing projects at once (and surviving to tell the tale).
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🐙💡 traciejoy.com/2025/11/07/m...
How to Juggle Multiple Writing Projects Without Losing
Juggling multiple writing projects? Learn how to balance creativity, stay organized, and keep your stories thriving without burning out.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Writers, let’s be honest—some days we’re not multitasking, we’re multi-flailing. My latest post dives into the art of managing multiple writing projects at once (and surviving to tell the tale).
🐙💡 traciejoy.com/2025/11/07/m...
🐙💡 traciejoy.com/2025/11/07/m...
🔊 New podcast alert for educators!
I started a teacher podcast called Tracie Spills the Teacher Tea. Think: real classroom chaos, heart-beats, laughs, and raw connection. 🎙️Teachers, share your stories anonymously Submit it at [email protected]
Join in here: traciejoy.com/2025/11/05/t...
I started a teacher podcast called Tracie Spills the Teacher Tea. Think: real classroom chaos, heart-beats, laughs, and raw connection. 🎙️Teachers, share your stories anonymously Submit it at [email protected]
Join in here: traciejoy.com/2025/11/05/t...
Teacher Podcast I had to start
Teachers have stories you wouldn’t believe. Listen to Tracie Spills the Teacher Tea, a teacher podcast filled with real, funny, and heartfelt tales.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:52 AM
🔊 New podcast alert for educators!
I started a teacher podcast called Tracie Spills the Teacher Tea. Think: real classroom chaos, heart-beats, laughs, and raw connection. 🎙️Teachers, share your stories anonymously Submit it at [email protected]
Join in here: traciejoy.com/2025/11/05/t...
I started a teacher podcast called Tracie Spills the Teacher Tea. Think: real classroom chaos, heart-beats, laughs, and raw connection. 🎙️Teachers, share your stories anonymously Submit it at [email protected]
Join in here: traciejoy.com/2025/11/05/t...
Big updates at TracieJoy.com! The store’s expanding, teacher resources are dropping, and my original Positive Thoughts are back from the Think Positive 30 archives. ✨
Get a jump on the good vibes: traciejoy.com/2025/11/03/c...
#changesarecoming #positiveenergy #teacherlife #writerscommunity
Get a jump on the good vibes: traciejoy.com/2025/11/03/c...
#changesarecoming #positiveenergy #teacherlife #writerscommunity
changes are coming
Big changes are coming at TracieJoy.com! From a new Words & Wonders store to teacher resources and a brand-new podcast,
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November 3, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Big updates at TracieJoy.com! The store’s expanding, teacher resources are dropping, and my original Positive Thoughts are back from the Think Positive 30 archives. ✨
Get a jump on the good vibes: traciejoy.com/2025/11/03/c...
#changesarecoming #positiveenergy #teacherlife #writerscommunity
Get a jump on the good vibes: traciejoy.com/2025/11/03/c...
#changesarecoming #positiveenergy #teacherlife #writerscommunity
Your draft isn’t broken — it’s just messy. Embrace the messy first draft and rediscover the joy of writing. Novel November starts now. ☕✍️
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👉 traciejoy.com/2025/10/29/messy-first-draft/
#writingtips #messyfirstdraft #NovelNovember #writerlife
Your Draft Isn’t Broken: Embrace the Messy First Draft
Your draft isn’t broken, it’s becoming. Embrace the messy first draft this Novel November and rediscover the joy of writing without perfection pressure.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Your draft isn’t broken — it’s just messy. Embrace the messy first draft and rediscover the joy of writing. Novel November starts now. ☕✍️
👉 traciejoy.com/2025/10/29/messy-first-draft/
#writingtips #messyfirstdraft #NovelNovember #writerlife
👉 traciejoy.com/2025/10/29/messy-first-draft/
#writingtips #messyfirstdraft #NovelNovember #writerlife