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CJ Loves Horror @cjloveshorror.bsky.social

Alright, #writersky, I have a question. I've attempted on numerous occasions to write something for publication. Every time I attempt this, I get stuck at between 20k and 25k words. Does anyone else suffer from this end-of-first-act hang-up?

aug 20, 2025, 12:06 am • 1 0

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JTN Writing @jtnwriting.bsky.social

It kinda depends on how much you plan ahead. I personally try to plot out the major story beats first and then write to try and connect them. If you’re stuck, I’d say to take a step back and ruminate on it for a bit. Or trim the fat and focus on the most important bits.

aug 20, 2025, 1:27 am • 1 0 • view
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Dr Sally @drsally.bsky.social

I’ve started with a children’s chapter book which has a sweet spot of 10,000 words quite deliberately 😊😉

aug 20, 2025, 12:42 am • 0 0 • view
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CJ Loves Horror @cjloveshorror.bsky.social

Oh, that's a great way to approach it.

aug 20, 2025, 12:53 am • 1 0 • view
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Dr Sally @drsally.bsky.social

I’m easing myself in 😁

aug 20, 2025, 2:02 am • 0 0 • view