Conversation with my 13 year old daughter: Daughter: what are you doing? Me: editing. Daughter: still? I don’t think I understand editing. Me: *proceeds to explain editing* Daughter: sounds like a lot of work. Me: Yep.

Last night, I read the first chapter of a novel I quit last year after 48k words (it was self-sabotage, if you’re wondering). You can probably guess, right? Yep. It was good. I guess I know what I’m doing when I finish editing. #WritingCommunity

Negativity is a plague of the soul, rotting you from the inside out.

Hello #WritingCommunity. It’s time for a #writerslift for #ShamelessSelfPromoSunday. Drop your #genre, #WIP, #books, #links, #artworks, and #stories. RT and support each other’s work by #following and #sharing. No spam.

Indie writers, how’s your email list game? Mine is virtually nonexistent. #writingcommunity

I listened to an audiobook today that had an AI voice. It was eerily human. Honestly, it did a better job than several human narrators I’ve heard. Has anyone else experienced this?

Who would have guessed that a book doesn’t promote itself. A year after self-publishing Reel Ghosts, I’m finally trying to market my book. Better late than never. #writingcommunity

I just finished the final editing session for the House that wasn’t There. Now comes the business of turning it into a novel. #amwriting #WritingCommunity

Today, I’m printing copies of my new book for first readers and playing around with book covers. #writer

My struggles with self-esteem and rejection while querying literary agents. Plus, a mistake I recently made. This week on the blog. stephenmichaelroth.com/2025/09/01/dev…

The ebook version of Reel Ghosts is free for today only! Download it. Read it. Then leave an honest review. amazon.com/Reel-Ghosts-St…

I’m reading a story I put aside 2 years ago and loving the unlikable MC. Definitely more fun to write. What are your thoughts on unlikable main characters? #WritingCommunity #amwriting

Have you ever realized one of your bad habits, then looked back at your old work to see how long you’ve looked like an idiot? #amwriting #WritingCommunity

#WritingCommunity, Have you done an audiobook for your indie novel? Is it beneficial?

The greatest feelings in writing on this week’s blog post. Find out if yours made the list. stephenmichaelroth.com/2025/09/10/the…

My wife (first reader) is reading my new novel and asked a question that we both know I can’t answer. Is she going to like the ending? Of course, this is her way of asking if it’s a happy ending or not. What kind of ending do you prefer? #writerscommunity #amwriting

An update on what’s happening in this writer’s life, this week on the blog. stephenmichaelroth.com/2025/09/27/wha…

The ebook version of Reel Ghosts is free today and tomorrow (October 4th and 5th). Download it, read it, and consider leaving an honest review. amazon.com/Reel-Ghosts-St…