Very moved by this creative #flashfiction by the ever-wonderful Pat Foran. Rescue horses and healing. Bookmark it!

Finished the last revision before taking a break for a family vacation. Whether this book ever sees publication, I am really, really proud of it. I cry every time I read it. #momswritersclub #5amwritersclub

Thanks to Write or Die Magazine for publishing my essay about what I wish I’d known before writing my first novel. Link below and in bio. #MomsWritersClub #5amwritersclub

Me: Felt like a rubber band snapped in my foot. Can't bear weight on it. I need an MRI. Primary care: You're out of town; go to Urgent Care Urgent Care: We can only do x-rays; if you need MRI go to ER ER: ($250 copay). Let's do an X-ray. 🙄 #5amwritersclub #momswritersclub

Jess's book is on sale for $1 today. If you're into page-turning thrillers (Gray's Anatomy but with murder), give yourself this happy day present! #momswritersclub #writingcommunity #thrillsandchills

Me: don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Also me, updating my website: WHY can't I get the spacing right, why won't these columns align, why is this picture so big, why is this font so small... #momswritersclub #5amwritersclub #writinglife

After far too many hours futzing with Wordpress, I've overhauled my website. I welcome your feedback, unless it's "x doesn't line up with y" Jill Witty dot com, or find a clickable link in my bio. #5amwritersclub #momswritersclub

I recently interviewed @Audrey_Burges about writing her debut novel- as a working mother during the pandemic. Read the whole convo below. Thanks to Literary Mama for publishing this. #5amwritersclub #momswritersclub

My latest newsletter- I'm no AI expert, but here is my hot take on whether AI will replace novelists. Also a link that will give you the laugh you need today. #5amwritersclub #momswritersclub #WritingCommunity

My book review of TOM LAKE by Ann Patchett is up at The Millions, with thanks to sophia stewart for her thoughtful edits. #5amwritersclub #momswritersclub

This may be the best explanation of writing prompts that I've ever seen- from George Saunders' Substack (Story Club). #shortstory #writingprompt #5amwritersclub

Congrats to Joelle Tamraz | Author Speaker Coach on her book launch! We loved hearing you talk about the process and read from your story. #5amwritersclub #memoir

Honored to be on this longlist alongside such talented writers. 😍 Thank you The Sunlight Press and @desertdwellera3. #momswritersclub #5amwritersclub #flashfiction

Y'all- I won third place! 🥉 Thanks to judge @desertdwellera3 for her kind words: "unflinching in its examination of a relationship that has seen hardships and disappointment." Story to publish on Friday. 😊 #flashfiction #momswritersclub #5amwritersclub

I have news! 🙊 If you want to be the first to know, sign up for my newsletter ("Witticisms" on Substack, link in bio). Thanks for reading! #5amwritersclub #momswritersclub

"A narrative begins to prove propulsive, springing forward and whisking the reader along for the ride, at a moment of breakage." Melissa always has a way with words (and with clay). Read her blog for the latest.

Here is my writing news, in case you missed my newsletter (link in bio). I'm heading to Bennington for an MFA! So grateful to @fabulistpappas and @craigholtwrites for their counsel and to Bennington MFA for putting their faith in me. #momswritersclub #mfa #5amwritersclub

This nomination makes my birthday (today) extra special. 🥰 Thanks @AuroreLebas for the recognition!

Just published my top reads from the past year. Check it out and let me know if you agree! Also, I’m giving away a book from the best-of list. Read & subscribe to the newsletter to enter (link in bio). #momswritersclub #5amwritersclub