In this episode, Bonnie talks you through the questions you can start asking yourself when you wanna figure out how the perfect writing routine you stay consistent in looks like. She is throwing in examples, words of affirmations and goes over the first few steps to making that daydream of writing every single day come true.

Let’s brainstorm together how your dream writing routine looks like: https://calendly.com/bonnieorbison/writing-brainstorm

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get the book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/550263/conversations-with-friends-by-sally-rooney/

(3 stars - April 1st, 2023) this book left me hollow and craving. read this only for the oxford lecture i’ll attend about sally rooney and tbh, i might think i’m gonna re-read this one day.rooted from the first sentence for nick & frances, so don’t try to argue with me about them. i’m loving them.edit: !! this book reminds me a lot of frances ha!! has someone mentioned this before??(5 stars - January 17th, 2024) re-read this book on my little Paris trip! Frances’ thoughts reminded me very much to my own occasionally when I first read this almost a year ago. Today, they actually were thoughts of mine and I couldn’t have re-read it at a better point. I’ve been reminded of her since September and I craved rereading it so much - I’m glad I’ve done it. I feel less alone in a world that calls her “annoying”. That was a point that confuses me. I’ve tried talking to people about her and everyone called her an “annoying” character. I was always hurt by that.ps: this book is a way better re-read than first read!!

review from my goodreads

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For the entire April, doors to weekly co-writing sessions are open for everyone to join! Bring a poem, an idea, a blank page, an entire outline or just simply your imagination & let’s write together!

Join us this Friday at 4pm EST / 1pm PST / 10pm CEST

In this episode, I talk more about how these sessions are structured and also give ideas how you can split up the time in drafting and editing, etc.

sign up here (for all sessions or only selected): https://lu.ma/thecrylounge

Would love to see you there :)

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get the book here: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/9781496739339/the-still-point/

wow! ballet was always like a foreign country for me - something i missed out on during my childhood, remembering the tears i cried cause i didn’t want to dance without my mama watching. this book made me wondering if there’s maybe still a chance for me out there to start taking up ballet :)i first thought i wouldn’t enjoy this, i would be too much drama and female jealousy, but i was intrigued by Ever - maybe the main mother this book is written around? this book is a good example of showing you can choose as many povs you wanna incorporate into a novel!!been ovsessed with the ending!! woke up the passenger sitting next to me on a train ride by my gasp and disappointment of decision i first thought the author has done for the ending, but then it got even better than imagined, so it was a clever game ;)

review from my goodreads

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Books!

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we all have a love letter or poem somewhere hidden in our night table drawers - ever wondered what you're gonna do with this one letter you once wrote at 3am which you know you'll never send/give to the person anyways? or maybe you've shared your writing (and feelings) with your loved one already and wanna share your love publicly on the Internet for hopeful romantics to read? 

THE CRY LOUNGE is proud to say they're publishing their very first online issue! - eek, perfect for the approaching Spring time!

you can read through every piece here on Substack + the website - the works will be published between February 28 - March 31.

the list of the talented writers + contributors of this issue:

A.J. Parker (Excerpts from 'a fragmented account of all the people i’ve ever thought i loved’)

Allyson Roche (To Float)

Ani (INFATUATED; This is me, Telling you, I love you)

b. h. fein (Classical poets be like)

Bonnie Orbison (the greatest love)

Cate Root (We make endless errors and other poems)

Claudia Wysocky (Room 192; Me – The Dog; A Walk in the Park)

Erika Lynet Salvador (Whiskers and Bliss)

Julian Gallo (Nausea)

Kait Quinn (Amas Veritas; Love Poem to the Parts of Myself I Can’t Stand; Want Like Cupid's Arrows)

Kelsey Taylor (Emerging swan)

Natalie Bycraft (words unsaid)

Nicole Livingston Crain (Pistachios and Depression Got Nothin on You)

O.P. Jha (In-between; A Blissful Note; Talking Eyes)

Olivia (As they do)

Tonya Riley (Menu for a Situationship)

Zoe Grace Marquedant (Were we the last two people on Earth)

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I’m hosting a 5-week long writing retreat for writers of all genres & formats, specially crafted to take the pressure off and help you embrace your unique writing process. It's the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of NaNoWriMo, offering a gentle and calming environment that encourages your creativity to flourish.

In this episode, I dive into the timeline and what’s planned! If you were looking for a sign to join my writing community, here it is :)

more info & sign up: https://thecrylounge.com/writing-retreat/

hosted by Bonnie Orbison (@bonnieorbison | @howdyitsbonnie)

thecrylounge.com (@thecrylounge on Instagram & TikTok)

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A serene 5-week writing retreat, specially crafted to take the pressure off and help you embrace your unique writing process. It's the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of NaNoWriMo, offering a gentle and calming environment that encourages your creativity to flourish.

thecrylounge.com/writing-retreat/

This retreat is designed to be a warm and inclusive writing experience where you can be yourself, create, and connect with fellow writers. Our journey together includes co-writing sessions, workshops, feedback & reading meetups, and even 1-on-1 consulting with yours truly, Bonnie Orbison, for those who need it. I understand that every writer's journey is unique, and I'm here to support you every step of the way.

Now, I know that creativity can be a fickle friend. Writer's block, self-doubt, and lack of inspiration can strike at the most inconvenient times. But fear not! This retreat is designed to help you unlock your creativity. I'll share tips, strategies, and the value of letting your mind wander because, let's be honest, dreaming counts as writing too.

Ready to join me for 5 weeks of writing bliss? The doors are wide open for you, but they won't stay that way for long - doors are closing this Friday, October 27th. Make this retreat your creative sanctuary.

thecrylounge.com/writing-retreat/

watch the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyO0DrsIKjY

hosted by Bonnie Orbison (@bonnieorbison | @howdyitsbonnie)

thecrylounge.com (@thecrylounge on Instagram & TikTok)

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Welcome to the first episode of "The Cry Lounge" podcast, where we introduce our exciting new offer, 'The Cry Lounge's Writing Retreat.': a five-week long writing retreat for eager inspired writers (and those who aren’t calling themselves yet writers) who seek out dedicated time for their writing with like-minded people. I want them to be satisfied and feel content in their writing journey (at whatever point they are) without having to run away from the pressure to hit daily word counts, without the urge to compare their writing routines to others (especially with NaNoWriMo coming up) or simply don’t feel good enough to write (at all).

Discover the calming and creative environment we've designed to help writers of all genres and formats achieve their goals. Tune in to learn about the benefits of joining this unique retreat and how it can transform your writing journey.

more info & sign up until Friday, the 27 of October: thecrylounge.com/writing-retreat/

podcast produced by THE CRY LOUNGE

watch the video version here:

hosted by Bonnie Orbison (@bonnieorbison | @howdyitsbonnie)

thecrylounge.com (@thecrylounge on Instagram & TikTok)

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