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One more #thursdayquote from the prologue. I'm hoping to have fresh stuff for you guys next week 🤔 depends on how far I get on writing Saturday 😁😁. . . . . . . #spilledink #writersofig #writerslife #writersofinstagram #writersociety #writinginspiration #writersconnection #prologue #momboss #peek #indieauthor #indiefantacyauthor #IndieAuthors #indieauthors #supportindieauthors #indiefantasy #dmswartwoutbooks #creativepreneur #thinkers_and_writers #runawaywriters #writtingcommunity #iwrite #indieauthorsofinstagram #iamwriting #wip #indieauthorsunited #indieauthorloop #indieauthorsbeseen #yafantasyauthor via @preview.app https://www.instagram.com/p/B9FhPD9HjZl/?igshid=dr336v3irdk6

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You know how I've been talking lately about my growing love of #morallygray characters? Keena's #mygirl . I finished up the #prologue last night and will do a read through later today. Until then I thought I would share a bit of a #peek into the chapter. Let me know, what makes a morally gray character likable in your opinion? What makes them detestable? I'm curious to knownwhat you think. . . . . . . #writersconnection #spilledink #writerslife #dmswartwoutbooks # #writersofig #wip #stories #iwrite #iamwriting #indieauthorloop #indieauthorsunited #indieauthorsofinstagram #indieauthorsbeseen #momandauthor #becauseofreading #bookcommunity #bookishlove #booklover #booknerd #booksofig #bookworm #igreads #readersofinstagram #readingismagic #Thursday #Thursdayvibes via @preview.app https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ExOYbHNX3/?igshid=gs4z2l2232p9

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Clap for the #morallygray characters! I must admit, when we started to see this more dynamic building of characters I wasn't completely a fan. I would get frustrated when Protagonists would do questionable or shady stuff. But then I got to thinking, what makes a character dynamic? Their many different shades of right and wrong. The fact that we aren't all just good or bad just maybe a stronger mix of one or the other. What do you think? How does the the mix of good and bad within a character make you feel? . . . . . . . #TipTuesday #tuesdayvibes #tuesdaytip #tuesday #calledtobecreative #motivation #inspire #dmswartwoutbooks #iwrite #indieauthor #creativelifehappylife #indieauthorsofinstagram #IndieAuthors #iamwriting #indieauthorsunited #fantasyauthor #yafantasyauthor #indiefantacyauthor #indieauthorloop #happiness #indieauthorsbeseen #indieauthors #seizetheday #yafantasywriter #howtowriteanovel #howtowriteabook #writingadvice #authorlife #indiefantasy via @preview.app https://www.instagram.com/p/B8uBnaVHyA_/?igshid=1m6jdeb5ksfm9

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My current #WIP Most people think that #love is easy to capture in stories. But really, it is a multilayered feeling that is so complex at times it can feel nearly impossible to put into words and commit to paper. Overshoot it and it comes off flimsy, without merit, overshoot it and it seems rigid and unyielding... #mygoal with this #re-write is to capture the complex emotions and feelings between my main character and those around her. I don't know, do you feel that way? Or is Love easy for you to build between your #characters ? . . . . . . #supportindieauthors # #writersofinstagram #writersofig #indieauthorsofinstagram #spilledink #writersconnection #writerslife #inspire #write #creativeentrepreneur #TuesdayVibes #TipTuesday #writingmotivation #dmswartwoutbooks #indiefantacyauthor #indieauthor #indieauthorsunited #indieauthorloop #indieauthorsbeseen #indieauthors #speakthroughart #calledtocreate #createcultivate #createeveryday #iwrite via @preview.app https://www.instagram.com/p/B8thSB9H1vw/?igshid=1te1g0n3bppoy

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#motivationalMonday though the technology changes the sentiment never does. There is so much of ourselves we pour into our stories. They become an extension of self, the inner most reflection of us that we put out into the world and ask people to judge. For any #creative person our art is our most vulnerable part of us but we share it because it's our way to connect with others. Many of us identify as #introverts but I say that isn't really true. I think we jist speak in a different way. We #speakthroughart instead of words. We use #stories to communicate with others and #write because the worlds within our brains are too much to keep contained. . . . . . . #spilledink #writersconnection #writerslife #writersociety #writersofig #writersofinstagram #creativeentrepreneur #creativepreneur #wip #motivationiskey #herestothecreatives #writingmotivation #dmswartwoutbooks #indiefantacyauthor #indieauthor #indieauthorsbeseen #indieauthors #inspire #momboss #indieauthorsunited #indieauthorloop #indieauthorsofinstagram #mondayvibes #creativesofinstagram via @preview.app https://www.instagram.com/p/B8rLC7THJ9E/?igshid=773vfb9lgnyr

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Heres to #tbt you've been gone longer than I knew you, but the memory of you is etched so distinctly in my brain it's as though you never left. You were the personification of unconditional love in every way. It's the kind of love that was never purchased because there was no money enough to buy it. It was priceless, ageless and it is a lesson I carry with me every day. You weren't a wealthy man, but you were rich in love. In an age where we're all so consumed by things, I'd give all I own for one more tearful hug from you. Xoxo ~ Darnelly . . . . . . . #TBT #Thursdayvibes #Thursday #loveofagrandchild #familyiseverything #unconditionallove #myhero #missthisguy #untilwemeetagain #dmswartwoutbooks #thebestgrandpa #indiewriters #indieauthorsunited #indieauthorsbeseen #indieauthorsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B8h-lwpnRfe/?igshid=16ziharni5oqt

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#CarpeDiem , but first... coffee ☕or as we affectionately call it in this house #creativelife brain juice 😂 . . . . . . . #creativity #creativepreneur #wip #iwrite #Thursdayvibes #writingmotivation #dmswartwoutbooks #Thursday #creativeentrepreneur #createcultivate #whoCanRelate #creativityeveryday #herestothecreatives #motivationiskey #spilledink #writersociety #indiefantacyauthor #fantasyauthor #indieauthor #yafantasywriter #indieauthorsbeseen #getitdone #writersconnection #writerslife #writersofig #writersofinstagram #calledtocreate #createeveryday via @preview.app https://www.instagram.com/p/B8govd-nI2p/?igshid=16fj5lfe7hgem

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Spreading the #Tuesdayvibes for todays #tiptuesday . Worrying what other's will think is the the number 1 thing that will kill your #creativity. Stop worrying and just write! . . . . . . #spilledink #creativepreneur #wip #iwrite #authorvlog #fantasyauthor #indieauthor #writerselfie #fantasy #getitdone #happiness #creativeprocess #indieauthors #TuesdayVibes #tuesdaytip #tuesdaymotivation #motivational #indieauthorsbeseen #runawaywriters #writersociety #writingmotivation #howtowriteanovel #howtowriteabook #writingadvice #indiefantacyauthor #yafantasywriter #writers_den via @preview.app https://www.instagram.com/p/B8cucfKHNgV/?igshid=2f63wshffke0

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Happy #motivationMonday guys! The silence for menis the profound and devastating effect that addiction can have on young children in families. The systems we learn and all the things we instinctively know we aren't supposed to talk about. What would be the silence you write about? #spilledink #thinkers_and_writers #writersconnection #writerslife #writersofig #writersofinstagram #inspire #motivation #calledtocreate #createeveryday #dreambig #momboss #author #IndieAuthors #authorlife #yafantasyauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram #mondayvibes #iamwriting #indieauthorsunited #indieauthorloop #Iamwriting #indiefantasy #fantasysuthor #indiefantasyauthor #seizetheday #creativelife #creativemind #dmswartwoutbooks via @preview.app https://www.instagram.com/p/B8aBSHknCQy/?igshid=hyzj0iv3dzum

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Taking a momentary break from filming my Valentines day videos. Hoping your weekend was beautiful and you stayed cozy whenever you are. What are you doing on this Sunday night? . . . . . #SundaySelfie #selfieSunday #sundayvibes #writerselfie #authorlife #authorvlog #momboss #writersofig #writersofinstagram #amfilming #createeveryday #thinkers_and_writers #spilledink #writersconnection #writerslife #inspire #motivation #calledtocreate #dreambig #author #creativesofinstagram #creativepreneur #wip #iwrite #dmswartwoutbooks #fantasyauthor #indieauthor #IndieAuthors #yafantasyauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram via @preview.app https://www.instagram.com/p/B8X8DHonoy7/?igshid=2js1gpaa3lbk

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Car lines are the worst. Who else can relate? . . . . . . #spilledink #fantasyauthor #thinkers_and_writers #writersconnection #writerslife #inspire #motivation #calledtocreate #momboss #dreambig #author #creativesofinstagram #authorselfie #tgif #iamwriting #creativepreneur #wip #iwrite #dmswartwoutbooks #indieauthor #IndieAuthors #yafantasyauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram #indieauthorsunited #indieauthorloop #Iamwriting #indiefantasy #fantasysuthor #indiefantasyauthor #seizetheday via @preview.app https://www.instagram.com/p/B8SMjUQnslN/?igshid=15smehtzs80ex

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Creating my space and using it as my motivation to #getitdone . How's your #Thursday shaping up? What's the 1 project you're going to finish this week? . . . . . . #spilledink #thinkers_and_writers #motivation #calledtocreate #momboss #author #creativesofinstagram #creativepreneur #wip #iwrite #iamwriting #dmswartwoutbooks #indieauthor #IndieAuthors #yafantasyauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram #indieauthorsunited #indiefantasyauthor #seizetheday #writersconnection #writerslife #inspire #dreambig #indieauthorloop #Iamwriting #fantasy #indiefantasy #fantasyauthor via @preview.app https://www.instagram.com/p/B8PMBy3nNIH/?igshid=cjxzocvj92qy

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#Wednesdayvibes feeling it hard today. Stayed yp kate to finish editing todays Chronicle video and trying to figure out how to make an outro 😂😂😂 *sigh* alas the video is done! Yay we'll have a #wednesdayvideo on Wednesday again LOL. How's your week so far? . . . . . . #spilledink #thinkers_and_writers #indieauthors #indiefantasyauthor #yafantasyauthor #coffee #wednesdaymorning #momboss #seizetheday #indieauthorsofinstagram #indieauthorsunited #calledtocreate #creativemind #creativelife #createeveryday #creativeprocess #motivation #creativesofinstagram #wip #creativepreneur #author #dmswartwoutbooks #iwrite #iamwriting #welovebooks #happiness #indieauthor #IndieAuthors via @preview.app https://www.instagram.com/p/B8MIcruHYJr/?igshid=5vk4sy2vr4my

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#TuesdayVibes this little girl reminds her mama of true priorities. What are your Tuesday Vibes? Yes #Iamwriting a book. Yes I am working towards getting published. But I also have so many #blessings around me at every turn. She reminds me to dance like no ones looking, sing at the top of my lungs, laugh more, worry less and that not everything needs to be perfect in this messy thing we call life. She is my tenacious, audacious little cupcake for which I am unbelievably grateful for the serendipity that brought her into my life. So here's a #tuesdaytip for all of you out there. Take a moment to appreciate the beauty around you. . . . . . . #tiptuesday #tuesdaymorning #Tuesday #tips #tuesdaymotivation #motivational #fantasy #indiefantasy #fantasysuthor #indieauthor #yafantasyauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram #indieauthorloop #indieauthorsbeseen #spilledink #thinkers_and_writers #writersconnection #writerslife #inspire #calledtocreate #dreambig #momboss #author #wip #dmswartwoutbooks #IndieAuthors via @preview.app https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Jo7FwHPiG/?igshid=1c71cny5gmplw

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#motivationalMonday . Einstein had it right. At some point reading other people's stories and worlds just isnt enough. A moment comes where there is a story stuck in your head and you just need to get on and write it. Stop limiting yourself. Stop telling yourself it isn't good enough and write it. Don't stop until it's done and don't give up until you're satisfied. . . . . . . #indieauthor #yafantasyauthor #motivation #indieauthorsofinstagram #indieauthorsunited #indieauthorloop #runawaywriters #spilledink #inspire #calledtocreate #dreambig #momboss #IndieAuthors #authorlife #writerslife #author #wip #writingmotivation #howtowriteanovel #howtowriteabook #writingadvice #authorvlog #dmswartwoutbooks #fantasyauthor #indiefantacyauthor #yafantasywriter #thinkers_and_writers #writersconnection #writersociety via @preview.app https://www.instagram.com/p/B8IHSyxHs7I/?igshid=qd16ognnsoac

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Taking time on this #monday to #motivate and center myself to finish up my scripts for filming! Hoping that this new method of planning gives me more #creativetime to work on my outline so I can get the ideas that have been floating around in my head down and cemented to the outline! Even with all that I really wanted to share my #creativespace ! Where does your inspiration come from? What are your goals this year? . . . . . . . #runawaywriters #writersofinstagram #writersofig #writinginspiration #writterscommunity #IndieAuthors #IndieAuthors fantasy #calledtocreate #magicalspace #authorlife #creativemind #createeveryday #creativelifehappylife #bloggersofinstagram #readingismagic #inspire #creativityfound #creativepreneur #createyourhappy #livecreatively #iamwriting #iwrite #momboss #dreambig #spilledink #writers_den via @preview.app https://www.instagram.com/p/B8HlVzkHuEe/?igshid=m0tfp6n8218p