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Karin Beery

24 days

SQUEE!! How to Edit Your Novel is the 2024 Selah Award winning book for General Nonfiction -- I'm ... without words! @BoldVisionBooks #awardwinningbook #awardwinningauthor

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Karin Beery

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15 days

I have a degree in English. Every time my profs were explaining symbolism and foreshadowing in books, I wanted to know how they knew that was the author's intention. Now, as a writer, I'm convinced most of it was bunk. 😄😉

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Karin Beery

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3 months

What's a 25+ year-old movie you still enjoy watching?

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4 months

If you were a young reader, which books were your first binge reads? I couldn't get enough Nancy Drew mysteries. During summer break, I'd read two a day. #kidlit #mg

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2 months

100% -- where's my dinner-making AI?

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2 months

Without hesitation, the best thing my dad told me: Life's not fair. Not an easy lesson to learn at 16, but it has served me well over the years.

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2 months

What's the last book you bought in a physical bookstore? I bought a TON at a store in Tennessee!

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5 months

For anyone who graduated HS 10+ years ago: Are you friends with anyone from HS? Not just online, but you actually talk or hang out? My sisters both have a few friends, but I can't think of a single one. #genx #procrastinating

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2 months

What's your go-to feel-good movie when you need a pick me up?

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4 months

Do you remember any of the opening lines of books that you've read? I know there's a lot of emphasis on a killer first line, but I'll be honest: in 45+ years and thousands of books read, I only remember two (and few people would consider them great).

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Karin Beery

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1 year

I'm ready for some employment diversity in romance novels--no more coffee shop/bakery owners, writers, or contractors please. What are some careers you'd like to see in a romance? #readingromance #readingcommunity #readers

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Karin Beery

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2 months

FB has suspended me for 24 hours for violating community standards. My crime? Liking people's posts. Apparently I liked too many in one day, so I could be a spammer. 🙄

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Karin Beery

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1 month

Saw this post and loved it: what words do you use when you don't want to swear but want to express yourself? My mom always went with cripe. I'm a big fan of 'cheese and crackers' and 'son of a biscuit.'

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Karin Beery

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2 months

All the time. 🤦‍♀️ Any grammar rules that trip you up?

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

3 months

Anyone else not really care about the eclipse tomorrow? I didn't understand the hype last time, and I don't get it now. 🤷‍♀️ I'll likely be editing with my lights on.

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Karin Beery

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3 months

Saw a tweet about a non-romance reader knocking the genre because of the predictable happy ending. So true. I'm now working on a mystery novel in which we never find the bad guy.

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

10 days

From an editor friend at a publishing house: Please don't use Google Docs. Use Word. Apparently even after you copy/paste it to Word, there are a lot of things that make the document difficult to work with.

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Karin Beery

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1 month

🤣🤣🤣 I have a timeline issue in one of my books (I'm not telling which--you'll have to figure it out). Since then, I've started keeping a calendar handy when I write. Anyone else?

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Karin Beery

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1 month

Saw a post asking who you'd want to talk to on a plane. No one. I'm a raging extrovert, but when I travel, I get into a work zone and don't want to be interrupted. Anyone else?

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Karin Beery

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2 months

For real, though: whenever I sell something on eBay, I can't help thinking that the buyer has my DNA and fingerprints on the packaging tape. What if they use them for nefarious purposes??

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Karin Beery

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4 months

Went to hear an author speak recently. When she said, "Writing a book is surprisingly easy," I stopped listening. Yes, writing a book is easy. Writing a GOOD book ... not so much. #writing #amwriting #crankypants

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

6 years

Writing isn't easy, but it's worth it. #writing #amwriting #writerslife

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Karin Beery

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8 months

Do you re-read books? #readersoftwitter #readingcommunity #writingcommunity

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Karin Beery

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5 months

You have two words to describe your WIP. What are they? (Because I'm completely unoriginal: sweet romance.) #WritingCommunity #writers

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

4 months

Saw this post and it made me think about WHY I write: Is it still worth it to continue writing and publishing books after you realise that you will never become rich and famous? #WritingCommunity #amwriting What do YOU think? Why do you write?

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

9 months

Seriously, though--as a freelance editor and former acquisitions editor, I've never read an author's first manuscript that didn't still need a professional developmental edit (writer friends and English teachers don't cut it.)

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

2 months

For real. 😂😂😂

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

6 months

2024 hasn't quite started the way I'd hoped, so I'm not very focused or motivated. With that in mind, breakfast for dinner: yay or nay? #yay #breakfastanytime

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

1 year

Does your SO read your work? My hubby doesn't really read fiction, so he hasn't. He's offered to, but I told him it's not necessary--he's not my target audience. What about you?

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Karin Beery

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1 month

Curious: 1. Did you have regular chores as a kid? (yes) 2. How old were you when they started? (7/8 yo) 3. What decade were you born in? (1970s)

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

7 years

RT @noveliciouss The author & the reader "know" each other: they meet on the bridge of words. M L'Engle #writing

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

5 months

Great question: What do you write in your books when you sign them? I'm completely unoriginal: Happy Reading. #WritingCommunity #writersoftwitter

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

3 months

X: I need book recs! Author: Here's my book! Rando on Goodreads: See below What the actual ...?? #indieauthors : drop you book links below. Make sure to include genre and spice level! @AutumnK2022

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

3 months

#writers , what other creative outlets do you have? I love admiring visual arts but have no talent. I'm not the greatest, but I love playing the piano when I can.

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

1 year

New GIF game! Type in the title of your WIP/latest novel. What shows up? #WritingCommunity #writersoftwitter #GIF

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

3 months

While I adore "breakfast" foods (pancakes, oatmeal, etc.) I have no qualms about eating any food any time of the day. This morning, I cooked the ground beef I was supposed to use Tuesday and make a lovely cheesy saucey pasta thing. Anyone else okay with the nontraditional way?

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

2 years

"Fun, unexpected, and filled with warm friendships and a little romance." 4-stars

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

5 months

#WritingCommunity How's your attention span--can you write for hours or do need regular breaks? #writerslife

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

11 days

When you sit down to write, is your goal: 1. A specific word count. 2. Writing for a specified amount of time. 3. Other.

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

27 days

I used to go to the movies ALL the time. The last movie I saw in the theater was the last Mission Impossible. Past that, I can't remember. What's the last movie you saw in the theater?

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Karin Beery

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3 months

I did it. This stupid manuscript has taken me two stupid years, but I FINALLY finished the first draft. I already know who stars in the next book. I can't wait!

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

17 days

Great question: does your word count go up or down when you edit? 99% of the time it goes up. I write the bare minimum, then fill in the details.

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

4 months

New favorite unsolicited X DM: Stranger: do you design your own covers? Me: I'm all set, thanks. St: bud do you design your own? Me: I'm all set, thanks. 😊 St: don't ignore me. do you-- BLOCK! Do you have a fun exchange to share?

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

2 months

Oh, my. Some of these would be ... interesting. It might be fun to tackle everyone is convinced that you aren't dating. 😄 Would you read any of these?

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

2 months

What was your favorite movie when you were in high school? #procrastinating

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

13 days

Is there an "autocorrect" your phone always makes that's wrong? I've NEVER used 'foe' in a text message, but every time I write 'for,' "autocorrect" changes it. Why??

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

4 months

I still can't believe I made it to #2 . I'm learning with each book launch and doing better every time. I'm in this for the long game. #contemporaryromance #sweetromance @ElkLakePubInc

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

29 days

What's the last children's book you read for you (not to read to a child)? I never read this series as a kid, so I decided to pick it up last year.

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

1 year

It's happening: my first nonfiction book contract! Finally putting my years of teaching and editing experience into one book to help others avoid the mistakes I made. 🤩 #bookcontract #selfediting #WritingCommunity @BoldVisionBooks

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

4 months

#WritingCommunity Who would you cast as the male lead in your WIP? (What genre are you writing?)

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

2 months

I finished the first draft of my WIP last month. I vowed not to touch it for a month before editing. The first two weeks were easy. I'm finding it more difficult to stay away now. How long do you wait between finishing your draft and editing it?

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

8 months

#WritingCommmunity Where are my romance writers?? Tells us what you write and the 🌶️level so we can follow and know when your books come out! Me: Hopeful fiction with a healthy dose of romance. 🌶️ #romancenovels #romancebooks

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

4 months

So this just happened. I'm so honored to have made the list! #awardnominated #writingtips @BoldVisionBooks

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

6 years

Thanks @byMorganWright for sharing - here's to getting the cup of #coffee you need today! #coffeelover

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

5 months

19 years together, and yesterday I realized my husband writes his Os clockwise. I write them counterclockwise. That threw me. How do you write yours??

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

9 months

Interesting question: do you write in order or do you write specific scenes first then cobble them together? #WritingCommunity #writers

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

5 months

Great question from @DavidBadurina #Authors : if you had an extra $500 to spend on anything writing related, what would it be, and why? (ideas: books, software, computer, editing, cover design, etc.)

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Karin Beery

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2 months

Gah! Why??

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

3 months

I'm going to be on the local TV morning show tomorrow and I'm freaking out! Peri-menopause has not been kind, and the weight gain is crazy. I have so few clothes that fit anymore. 😢 I tell ya, my wardrobe is NOT something I thought I'd stress about as a writer.

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Karin Beery

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3 months

I know they work great for some people, but this is why I work from character sketches and not outlines. #notaplotter #WritingCommunity

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

6 years

RT @byMorganWright : #WriterProblem ...continuing to write, despite knowing how difficult it is to become a published author. #writerslife

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

2 months

My first sunset pictures of the year. Do you prefer sunsets or sunrises?

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

2 months

Do you (can you) work on more than one manuscript at a time? I can't work on more than one in a day (edit one, then switch to writing another), but I can spend a few days on one, then move to the next.

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

3 months

"The aim is not to make money, the aim is not to be a bestseller, the aim is to change people's lives. No. The aim is to do whatever you want. Write for your family? Go for it! Shooting for bestseller? Yes! Only writing to entertain people? Perfect! Your goals are your own.

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

7 months

Confession: I've been baking for almost 40 years. I rejected parchment paper until last year. What was I thinking?? My life will never be the same. #baking #christmascookies #justintime

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

2 months

Not every manuscript will be a best seller; some won't get contracts. That's okay. Keep writing.

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

2 months

Trending: What did your wedding bouquet look like? Me: (has no memory of it) Good think I have a photo of it or I'd never know! 🤦‍♀️

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

3 months

What's the opening line of your WIP? Chris looked up in time to see the black-and-white ball flying at her head. #contemporaryromance

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

1 year

I've said it before, but it's all over Twitter again, so here it is again: There's no word you should NEVER use and ALWAYS cut from your manuscript, even adverbs. The trick is to learn when and how to use them effectively. #writingtips #writersoftwitter

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

7 months

"This is one resource I wish I’d had back when I first started my writing and editing journey." Available now!

How to Edit Your Novel: Practical Tips for Strengthening Your Story

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

3 months

My natural inclination is to hold a grudge. I'm learning the beauty of this truth.

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Karin Beery

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7 months

Do you ACTUALLY write "The End" when you finish a manuscript, or do you just stop writing? #WritingCommunity #writersoftwitter

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

1 year

1st #writers conference I went to, the organizer said no writer can resist two things: A book store or an office supply store Is that true for you? (100% me)

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

1 year

What's the setting of your WIP? Share a pic or GIF if you have one! (Traverse City, MI) #WIP #WritingCommmunity #writing

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

1 year

I have a #bookcontract ! Finally Forever, a #ContemporaryRomance novel is going to print! Can't wait for you to read about this award-winning ballroom dancer and injured college football star. @ElkLakePubInc @wordwiselit

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

11 days

An author on X recently lamented cutting 20K words of his draft because it was backstory; it felt like wasted time to have written and cut it. Nothing is wasted time if it improves your story. Being able (and willing) to identify and cut weak writing should be celebrated!

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

2 years

The harsh reality of the #writinglife . #ebooks #publishing

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Karin Beery

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4 months

I made it to the Top Ten! For this brief moment, I'm ahead of Nicholas Sparks!! 🤩🤩 #newrelease #RomanceNovel

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

7 months

Friendly Reminder: You can bless your #writer friends this season without spending a dime! Authors would LOVE #bookreviews for Christmas! #supportauthors #readingcommunity #WritingCommunity

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

1 year

When you're on faculty but also totally fangirling because Superman shows up! #writerslife #thewellconference #writersconference @RealDeanCain

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

2 years

I had no idea how many single ex-military men were available and looking for a good woman until I started an Instagram account. 🙄 #socialmedia #immarried

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

27 days

Is this a fair eval of authors? "Authors who can't answer a question about their world don't take their books as seriously as their fans." I can't answer every question about THIS world! People will always wonder about things I never thought about. I'm okay with that.

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Karin Beery

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3 months

Ready for this morning! @9and10studios

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Karin Beery

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3 months

Don't write perfect characters. No one can relate. #writingtips #writingadvice

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Karin Beery

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1 month

Do you: 1. Read the chapter you wrote before writing the next one? 2. Just keep writing?

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Karin Beery

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7 months

I will never apologize for reading or writing romance novels for this very reason. I won't to know for sure that SOMETHING will work out! Do you prefer happy endings in your books? #WritingCommunity #readingcommunity #romancenovels @BrynDonovan

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

3 months

Found this from a few years ago and am trying to remember the last time my coffee was less than $6 ... (the extra shot usually gets me).

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

3 months

In a FB writing group, a writer was completely distraught because everyone kept telling her a novel needs to be told from only one point-of-view character. 1. Not true. Use as many POVs as your story needs. 2. I don't know who "everyone" is, but stop talking to them.

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

3 months

IYKYK

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

5 years

"It only took me 2 days to read, because I didn't want to put it down!" "Karin Beery has a way of pulling you in and never letting you go!" Get your copy of PRACTICALLY MARRIED today!

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Karin Beery

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4 months

I did a thing today. 12" gone and ready to donate!

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Karin Beery

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8 months

#WritingCommmunity Edit as you go or finish the first draft then edit? I have to write, then edit. #writing #procrastinating

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Karin Beery

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3 months

#WritingCommunity If publishers didn't encourage you to be on social media, would you? I'd probably stay on FB (because my family and friends are there), but I have my doubts about the rest.

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Karin Beery

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2 years

#writerslife #amediting

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Karin Beery

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1 year

One of the reasons I love writing in coffee shops! #WritingCommunity #writerslife #writers

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Karin Beery

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1 year

Crit groups can be SO helpful, but you need to know how to process the feedback! 🤣 #writers #WritingCommunity

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Karin Beery

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1 month

Are there any book marketers on Twitter who AREN'T passionate, or is that a requirement? 😊😉

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

1 year

Saw this beautiful story. Wanted to share and tag the author ... except this account doesn't exist. "Kate" has two accounts, neither with a blue check and neither with any tweets. On the plus side, she's apparently inspiring others to be creative.

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Karin Beery

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1 year

I've been on both sides of this conversation -- the struggle is real. 🤣 😂 #writing #editing

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

1 year

#WritingCommnunity What was the last thing you researched for a novel? I've been researching scholarship programs and dance academies. #writingfiction #AuthorsOfTwitter

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Karin Beery

@karinbeery

4 months

What the heck, Amazon? Search my book title, nothing appears. Search my name (make sure it doesn't autocorrect), nothing appears. Click on my bookmarked links? There they are. Gah. #publishing #amazon

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