Melissa Harkin, CT – ENG, POR, SPA
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Author, certified translator, 2nd-chance storyteller fluent in coffee, cats, and romance. Domestic violence survivor with a happy ending.
St. Louis, MO
Joined October 2010
Orwell’s fiction was meant as a warning, not a blueprint—Make Orwell Fiction Again. #GeorgeOrwell
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George Orwell’s Politics and the English Language offers six timeless rules for clear writing. Great prose serves the story, not the writer’s ego. #GeorgeOrwell #WritingTips #Writing #Writers #Storytelling #Books #Novels.
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In his essay Politics and the English Language, George Orwell outlined six rules to guide writers toward clear, effective prose. These principles align perfectly with the idea that great writing se…
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I submitted a super #shortstory to a competition @ReedsyHQ. It’s told from the perspective of a now-retired piece of technology—a mix tape reminiscing with Spotify about the good old days. 🥹 Enjoy! .#writer #books #fictions #eighties #nostalgia .
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I was a symphony made tangible, a vessel for human connection. Each press of the play button felt like a sacred act, the world tilting on that clic...
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Great #writing doesn’t shout, “Look at me!” It quietly invites #readers into the #story, connecting them with #characters and emotions. The best writing feels invisible—but it’s far from simple. #Writers #Books #Novels.
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Great writing doesn’t call attention to itself. It doesn’t shout, “Look at me!” or flaunt its cleverness.
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Four quotes by #author Clarice Lispector: .1️⃣ I write as I speak: if not for that freedom, I would die. 2️⃣ Writing is a silent invitation to the soul. 3️⃣ Sometimes, only the mad ones have clarity. 4️⃣ Writing is my way of becoming who I truly am.
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Why read classics as a #romance #writer?. 💛 Flawed, complex characters. 💚 Masterful emotional tension. 💜 Timeless themes: love, class, sacrifice. 🧡 Elegant prose to inspire your craft. #ClassicRomance #AmWritingRomance #LiteraryInspiration #WritingTips #Books
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Purpose of a #QueryLetter:.A query letter pitches your manuscript, hooking agents with a concise blurb that highlights plot, tension, curiosity, and voice. Read more at: How to write a query letter 👉
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What classics to #read if you love romance #novels? 💌.Whether you're a die-hard #romance fan or a #writer looking for inspiration, the classics have some of the most timeless #love stories ever told. #RomanceNovels #Books #BookLover #Bookish #BookAddict #RomanceReads #Bookworm
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This #WorldAIDSDay, we honor the progress made in science and compassion. Let’s continue building a future of hope, respect, and understanding. ❤️ #Hope
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I took detailed notes during Kathleen Foxx’s session, “How to Write a #QueryLetter,” at @ReedsyHQ's event, "How to Find a Literary Agent." .Check out the blog post for complete tips: #QueryTips #WritingCommunity #PublishingJourney #AmWriting #Reedsy
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Skip the crowds and support indie gems this #BlackFriday! 📚 Main Street #Books on Historic Main Street, St. Charles, MO, has been sharing the magic of reading since 1993. Shop small, #read big! ❤️ #ShopSmall #IndieBookstore 📖❤️.Website:
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Had Thanksgiving lunch [instead of dinner] at Chandler Hill Vineyards with the fam and spent the rest of the day writing. 🦃✨ Wrapping up the night feeling grateful and creative. Hope you all had a wonderful day! 📝🍂 #Thanksgiving #WritingLife #AuthorLife
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Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂 Grateful for the stories I write, the ones I read, and the amazing readers who make it all worthwhile. Cheers to a day filled with love, laughter, and a little book magic! 📚✨ #Thanksgiving #GratefulAuthor
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Researching agents? Try Publisher's Marketplace, book acknowledgments, and courses like Faber Academy. Don’t limit yourself—many agents work with authors worldwide! .#QueryTips #ResearchingAgents #WritersLife #PublishingJourney #AuthorsCommunity #LiteraryAgents #QueryLetter
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🗣️IT'S INTERNATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY, AND I'M HERE TO SHOUT ABOUT BOOKS! BECAUSE SOMETIMES, YOU JUST CAN’T KEEP THE EXCITEMENT INSIDE!😄. #INTERNATIONALCAPSLOCKDAY #BOOKLOVERS #YELLABOUTBOOKS #CAPSLOCKLOVE #READINGCOMMUNITY #LOUDANDPROUD #BOOKNERD #BOOKSHOUTOUTS #ALLCAPSEVERYTHING
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📚 Did you know? For World Statistics Day, let’s dive into some fascinating book stats from around the globe! 🌍.#WorldStatisticsDay #GlobalBookStats #BookLovers #ReadingCommunity #BooksOfTheWorld #LiteratureMatters #BookNerd #BookLovers
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#Books: where dragons, detectives, and dreamers all hang out, waiting for you to join them. #Bookstagram #Bibliophile #BooksOfInstagram #ReadingCommunity #BookAddict #ReadersOfInstagram #BookWorm #Bookish #BookLovers #BookNerd #BooksConnectUs
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