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This @masterclass was refreshing and enlightening, but mostly inspiring! @davidbaldacciauthor was a trial lawyer in D.C. for ten years before becoming a full-time author. Because of his background, his power of persuasion, he was able to offer some fascinating insights about publishing contracts. Especially world rights. Hmmmmm...⁣ ⁣ I am gearing up for going on sub soon, so his words hit home. Made me reevaluate how the publishing industry works. How much power a debut novelist has. To not be afraid of going after what I want. ⁣ ⁣ If y'all haven't taken his class yet, do so immediately!⁣ #masterclass #davidbaldacci #amediting #writersofig #writingadvice⁣

My "Road Less Traveled" canvas came in today, and now my little book nook is complete. Upon opening the door, this wee shelf was the first thing I saw when I toured my apartment with @mommafikes27, and immediately, we both knew this was the place for me. ⁣ ⁣ I've always loved this poem, but now especially, it speaks to me. My life is far from perfect, but I'm happy with the route I've taken. #booknook #roadlesstraveled #robertfrost #shelfie #bookstagram

Brainstorming goes best with bubbly. As of today, I'm officially halfway through my edits with draft seven. After fleshing out my protagonist's chapters, (ANGST-FORGED has grown to 109k words), it's time to trim the fat on the character who plays her opposite. Good times. 🙄🍾🔪 #amrevising #brainstorming #bubbly #writerscommunity #writersofig #wip

I started reading Stephen King in grade school. If you’d asked young Rachel what famous person she’d most like to meet, her answer was never a famous actress or singer. She just wanted to meet the King of Horror. That answer still rings true today. His book ON WRITING was my saving grace during my undergraduate purgatory of studying journalism. I carried that book with me everywhere. When I deployed, it came with me too. ⁣ ⁣ I’ve moved a lot during my lifetime, and though books have come and gone, this one has stayed. A couple of years ago, I loaned it out to a friend, and, like every bibliophile’s nightmare, it inevitably wasn’t returned. I purchased it again. The anniversary edition, this time. ⁣ ⁣ The quote behind me—I spent seven hours putting this decal up yesterday—is from that very book. It is my favorite writing quote of all time. It moves me. Reminds me why I do what I do. Like King advises, my desk is exactly where it needs to be. ⁣ ⁣ As am I. ⁣ ⁣ #writingadvice #dowhatmovesyou #stephenking #kingofhorror #writingquotes #onwriting #writersofig #amwriting #amrevising #walldecalls #writingdecor #bibliophile #interiordesign

There's no place I'd rather be. Bonus, my pet 🌿 is still alive. Still haven't named her though. Any ideas😃? #homesweethome #writerslifeforme #amrevising #writingcommunity

Eeeeek! My rose gold sofa arrived today, and now my work is complete (for the living room, that is). Love my little sanctuary. 😇 #happyhermit #interiordesign #peacockdecor #wallpaper #vinewall #sanctuary #livingroom

Had to reread this classic after watching @blacksails_starz and learning that the show was set up as the prequel to it. I never get tired of stories about pirates. The morally gray line they walk keeps things interesting. What pirate books are y'alls fave's? Also, any recommendations on movie adaptations for TREASURE ISLAND? There are soooooo many to choose from! #treasureisland #robertlouisstevenson #blacksails #pirates #classicbooks #bookstagram #bookswithaview

HOLY Westeros, @missionavocados Did I just pick up avocados or dragon eggs at @heb ?! These are fricking huge! 🤣🐲🥑 #iwishtheyweredragons #ifonly #motherofdragons #motherofavocados #got #gameofthrones #dragonqueen #heb #missionavocados #daenerystargaryen #westeros

Almost a year ago, @mommafikes27 overheard me giggling on one of my breaks between classes. When she asked me what was so funny, I showed her BookEnd’s YouTube channel. Agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan were serving up writing/publishing/querying advice with their usual side of comedy. THIS is the literary agency I want to be teamed up with, I told her. They actually give a shite about ALL writers, not just their clients. Then, I preceded to make her watch video after video.🤣 Mom smiled. Knowing you, she said, I’m sure you’ll make it happen. ⁣ ⁣ During this time, I was working 100+ hour weeks to pay off debt, struggling with relationship problems, and chin deep in Draft 3. My one bit of comic relief? Getting a notification from YouTube that @bookends_literary had uploaded another video. They gave me solace, courage, and peace with my writing at a time when the rest of my life was in turmoil. Their transparent advice (oft rare in the publishing industry) was utterly refreshing for a writer about to jump into the query trenches.⁣ ⁣ Today, I still feel like I’m in a dream, pinching myself that I am one of their clients. I couldn’t be more honored to be part of their team. ⁣ ⁣ Fellow writers, I encourage you to follow them on YouTube, IG, FB, & Twitter. ⁣ ⁣ And when it comes time to query? Hit them up! You won’t regret it. #writingadvice #writersofig #writingcommunity #literaryagents #querytrenches #amwriting

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