Courtney King Walker
@ckingwalker
Author of ON THE FRINGE, CHASING MIDNIGHT, MOLLY PEPPER & THE NIGHT TRAIN. Once made a rocket out of cardboard to get to the moon. Rep: @books4kimberly
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"Each day is a day of decision and our decisions determine our destiny." - Russell M. Nelson
Absolutely loved focus book and love the casting even more
‘PROJECT HAIL MARY’ is being called a “masterpiece” ahead of release. Expected to be a major contender in next year’s awards season.
I've been editing books for a decade and finally compiled a master list of the 7 biggest mistakes I see new writers make in their drafts. Spoiler alert: they have nothing to do with clichés, adverbs, or "telling" over "showing." Are you struggling with any of these?
ProvoDave calling BYU “us” 🥹
It’s gonna take the National Guard to take this team outta the playoffs. If the committee wants to steal it from us we’ll just take it on Saturday! #coachstays #ProvoDave
Have you ever wondered about the legal side of writing?Lucky for you, I've started a series on writing and the law, and the first post is all about the contract clause that can make or break any writer!
When your favorite primary care doctor leaves her practice and two years later you find out she’s actually in a band you’re obsessed with. 🤯
"Each day is a day of decision and our decisions determine our destiny." - Russell M. Nelson
I struggle with my faith sometimes but have been inspired by the response from members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Michigan tragedy. I’m moved by the charity and forgiveness shown. If that isn’t Christian, we need to redefine the definition. ❤️
There is such great insight in this interview with kid lit bookseller Melissa LaSalle! Her hot take about "writing the book you wish you had as a child" is one I'll be thinking about for a while. sarahallen.substack.com/p/lets-see-wha…
Disappointing from the bookseller. There’s no ethical way to use tech that’s founded on stolen work
We need to stop treating AI as good or bad and start asking better questions. Who benefits? Who is excluded? What does ethical use look like in practice, not just in theory, asks @_Siobhan_Cole in our recent Comment piece 👇 ebx.sh/TyBHfP
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AI enables access
For some of us, AI does not replace jobs. It removes barriers.
Your writing will get easier once you realize that the vast majority of readers just want a good story with some memorable characters and some cool scenes that will make them feel something.
Great tips here for writers.
The secret to writing a killer first draft? Locking in 5 core elements in before you start. You'll draft smarter and faster and avoid overhauling later. But pantsers, don't worry, it's not about plotting every scene! Here are 5 things to sort out before you write Chapter 1:
2 Val Kilmer movies you might not have seen but now absolutely must: The Ghost and the Darkness, and Tombstone imdb.com/title/tt011640… imdb.com/title/tt010835…
Writers who like writing to contemporary piano music, try this beautiful album by artist Sarah Watson: 🎹 open.spotify.com/playlist/40SUB…
I'm both excited and terrified to do this, but I'm ready to collect names for ARC readers for Symbiotes! Click the link below if interested, and please share this post to reach as many people as possible! I'm attaching my brand new READER's guide, too! forms.gle/hGV5HJn7uJHPZj…
This sounds so good! Can’t wait to read it ✨
The secret to writing a killer first draft? Locking in 5 core elements in before you start. You'll draft smarter and faster and avoid overhauling later. But pantsers, don't worry, it's not about plotting every scene! Here are 5 things to sort out before you write Chapter 1:
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