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5d •
Let’s get to know each other 👇
Share: ✨ Your name ✨ What you write ✨ Your current project (or dream project) I’ll go first in the comments 💛
3 likes • 5d
I’m Lisa David I am writing my first novel called Dandelion. The genre is magical realism. It is the first part of a three-part series I have planned.
Feb 22 •
🎯 Accountability & Goals Check-In
This space is here to support you — not to measure your worth or productivity. Use this thread to share: - what you’re working on right now - one small, realistic goal you have - where you could use encouragement or accountability Goals can be tiny. Showing up counts. Rest counts. Revising counts. Thinking about writing counts. There’s no expectation to post every week and no shame if plans change. Life happens, energy shifts, and you’re always welcome to return. If it helps, you can use this format: - Current focus: - This week’s goal (gentle + realistic): - Support I’d love: We’re here to witness and support each other — not to push. You’re doing enough. 💛✍️
1 like • Feb 22
My current writing focus is to finish my self editing for Dandelion, write a query letter, and do my 1:1 agent meeting. This week my goals are: Monday: JRW write ins ( probably just evening one but I always try for morning too) finish my query letter and my edits for Dandelion. Friday: Author’s Allies, I have one task left from Artist’s Way Saturday: I have a 10 minute 1:1 meeting with an agent as the final step of my JRW “Finding an Agent” class. Support that I would love: I don’t know how this comes across but I just want to be surrounded by people who don’t think I am crazy or that it’s dumb to try to write my stories. I know that I am not a professional writer or novelist, but I enjoy learning how to do this. I just want to try this and enjoy myself.
1 like • Mar 3
My goals are to develop my side characters more in Dandelion and give the each a rich background. This week is really busy for me with other obligations, but I managed to add over 1,000 words to Dandelion tonight. I wish I had a little more time to write, but it’s ok. For support I was wondering if anyone wants to do a writing sprint one morning with me? Obviously it can’t be early because I get home from work after midnight. But maybe around 9 or 10 EST?
Feb 22 •
CRITIQUE GROUP SUBMISSIONS
Share the following information below or email it to me at [email protected]. Project Title: Genre: Excerpt / Link: What feedback would help most right now? Anything you don’t want feedback on?
2 likes • Feb 24
Hi Arden, I sent my query letter for Dandelion to your email. If anyone wants to give me feedback, I would welcome it. I meet the agent on Saturday morning. THANK YOU SO MUCH 😊
1 like • Feb 24
@Arden Coutts thank you!!!
Feb 22 •
A Note for Allies 🤝
Allies are welcome here. Because this is a queer-centered space, we ask allies to: - Listen before offering advice - Avoid speaking over LGBTQ+ lived experiences - Accept feedback with openness - Support queer voices, stories, and leadership This keeps the space safe, creative, and affirming for everyone. Thank you for being here with care.
1 like • Feb 22
Thank you for including me Arden! Your upcoming retreat is one of the things I am most excited about for March!
Feb 16 •
Self-Publishing 101 Writing Retreat!
https://www.ardencoutts.com/virtual-writing-retreats/self-publishing-101
1 like • Feb 16
I signed up!!!! So excited to learn from you
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@lisa-david-9971
Lisa is an imaginative storyteller with a love for the fantastical and botanical. Her stories focus on the unwanted, from common weeds to stray cats.
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Joined Nov 26, 2025