Another World Awaits You

In the middle of a global crisis, I finished the first draft of a novel I’d been escaping into for months. This post reflects on fantasy as refuge, the process of writing through a pandemic, and the emotional leap into querying.

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Karen Lynch
Upon Winning NaNoWriMo

After writing 50,000 words in 25 days, I learned something bigger than how to finish a draft—I faced the fear of what comes next. This post reflects on the challenge of completing NaNoWriMo, the resistance to finishing, and the identity questions that surfaced when the writing stopped.

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Karen Lynch
When You Are Lifted Up

After rejoining Twitter with a new focus on writing, I found something unexpected: community. This post reflects on how one #WriterLift and the encouragement of strangers reminded me that connection and support are always within reach.

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My New Writing Life

This post marks the beginning of a new chapter in my writing journey—one rooted in fiction, daily practice, and the decision to stop waiting and start writing with intention.

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Karen Lynch