Some of the most powerful moments in fiction happen in the strange spaces between.
Here’s how to use liminal spaces to make your writing more immersive and emotionally charged. #writingtips
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Are you dreaming of writing your first romance novel but unsure where to begin? Don’t miss “So You Want to Write Romance”—a one-day virtual workshop hosted by the Romance Writers of America on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Head to melissaharkin.com for more information.
Ever wonder why we can’t stop reading “just one more chapter”?
It’s not self-control. It’s psychology. The Zeigarnik Effect makes our brains obsessed with unfinished stories. Here’s how to use it to make your book impossible to put down.
#AmWriting #WritingTips #ZeigarnikEffect #PageTurners #Fictio
If you’re looking to publish your #book with a traditional publisher—without needing an agent or prior experience—this is the resource you’ve been waiting for.
What do you get when you ask hundreds of teenagers around the world to invent words for feelings and situations that English doesn’t quite capture? A goldmine of creativity—and inspiration for #authors.
Calling all #booklovers! 📚 Whether you're into romance, thrillers, historical fiction, or women’s fiction, Simon & Schuster has a limited-time ebook giveaway you won’t want to miss.
Sharpen your writing with this Story Lab video and a book I love
If you're looking for a simple, inspiring way to improve your writing craft, I have a recommendation that comes with a personal connection.
Want readers to remember your book? Use consistent branding in every ad. Same cover, tagline, and tone across platforms taps into frequency illusion — making your book seem more popular and visible. Familiarity builds trust, and trust drives sales.
Ever notice something constantly after learning about it? That’s frequency illusion — your brain’s way of spotlighting what feels newly important. For writers, it can skew how you view trends or originality. Recognizing it helps you stay grounded and make smarter creative decisions.
Orwell’s fiction was meant as a warning, not a blueprint—Make Orwell Fiction Again.
#GeorgeOrwell
Join me in video 3 of 4 as we examine the driving forces behind book bans in America, with a focus on the politics of book banning. #BookBans
📚 #BookBans aren’t just increasing—they’re skyrocketing. In 2023, 4,240 titles were challenged, a 92% jump in public libraries. In #2 of this series, we break down the numbers that prove #censorship isn’t about protecting kids—it’s about controlling narratives.
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#BannedBooks are on the rise in the US—this isn’t about concerned parents. It’s a coordinated, political movement to control what we read. In Part 1 of this series, I break down how #censorship has escalated and who’s behind it. Watch my 90-second video on Insta.
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#BannedBooks The Bluest Eye, by Toni Morrison
#ToniMorrison #TheBluestEye 🔵💙 Let’s stop banning books and start reading them. Because stories like Pecola’s deserve to be heard, not erased. Watch my 90-second video on Instagram and other platforms.
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I submitted a super #shortstory to a competition @ReedsyHQ. It’s told from the perspective of a now-retired piece of technology—a mix tape reminiscing with Spotify about the good old days. 🥹 Enjoy!
#writer #books #fictions #eighties #nostalgia
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I follow the mood without breaking the commitment. Sometimes, my writing time is about revisit something or research, but no matter what, the writing is there everyday.
How often do you #write, #authors?
I'm one of those who writes basically every day, but I do try to listen to my body when it begs for time off. How about you?
#bookwriting #authorsofinstagram #facebookauthors #novel #fiction #writing
Great #writing doesn’t shout, “Look at me!” It quietly invites #readers into the #story, connecting them with #characters and emotions. The best writing feels invisible—but it’s far from simple. #Writers #Books #Novels
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📚 And Tango Makes Three is a true story about love, family, and two penguins raising their chick. Banned in places like Missouri for being "inappropriate." Love is love—stop banning books, start celebrating them. 🐧❤️ #BannedBooks #LoveIsLove #LGBTQ Full video at www.instagram.com/share/reel/B...
📚 The Lorax wasn’t anti-business—it was pro-future. Stop banning books, start learning from them. 🌳✨ Watch the video at:
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#BannedBooks #TheLorax #DrSeuss #ReadFreely #FreedomToRead #EnvironmentalAwareness #BookTok #BannedBooksWeek #bookstagram
Sharing short videos about banned #books on IG & TikTok—cause-driven content tied to my upcoming book, inspired by my journey as a #DomesticViolenceSurvivor.
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Banning books isn’t about protecting people—it’s about controlling narratives. History has shown us where that road leads. Read widely. Think critically. Stay vigilant. 📚✨
#BannedBooks #FreedomToRead #IntellectualFreedom #ReadDangerously #ThinkFreely #BooksNotBans
Stop banning books and start reading them. Video available on Insta @melsharkin
#1984georgeorwell #bannedbooks #freedom #truth
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Banning knowledge doesn’t erase history—it just keeps us ignorant of it. 📚 #BannedBooks #ToKillAMockingbird #ReadFreely” #BookLovers
National Native American Heritage Month comes to a close in a few days but never in our reader’s hearts. 🖤✨ .. Here are some of my favorite books that I highly recommend: 🖤White Horse 🖤The Berry Pickers (great audiobook) 🖤The Only Good Indians 🖤Bad Cree 🖤There There 🖤Night of the Living Rez 🖤And Then She Fell 🖤Never Whistle at Night anthology 🖤Shutter 🖤An Ordinary Violence 🖤Five Little Indians . On my TBR 🖤Wandering Stars 🖤The Bone Picker 🖤Man Made Monsters 🖤Indian Burial Ground . Currently Reading: 🖤A Council of Dolls 🖤The Marrow Thieves .. Thankful for the stories of Indigenous authors and #bookstagram for being an amazing community of readers collectively sharing our love of books and reading. Hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend 🫶🏼🖤🖤
Happy National Native American Heritage Month! As our collective celebration ends this month, here are some of my favorite, recommended books to keep the party going all year.
Happy Holiday Weekend! I'm thankful for this space to talk about books & reading 🖤
It’s not that different, but the lack of toxicity makes it feel like social media finally Marie Kondo-ed itself. Warm, cozy, and no chaos—just creatives being creative.
Bold strategy. Imagine the panic when people realize they missed out on a double Black Friday sale. Truly, you’re playing 4D chess with capitalism.
Book porn be like... 🤤
#books #bookporn
It’s comforting to know that even a century ago, some things were already carved into the marble pillars of privilege: money, football, and unapologetic douchebaggery.
#privilege #whitemale
It’s comforting to know that even a century ago, some things were already carved into the marble pillars of privilege: money, football, and unapologetic douchebaggery.
