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Bethany Jarmul

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Bethany Jarmul

@BethanyJarmul

Appalachian poet/writer, TAKE ME HOME (@BellePointPress), LIGHTNING IS A MOTHER (ELJ, 2025), Best Small Fictions 2024, Best Spiritual Literature 2023, 100+ pubs

Pittsburgh, Pa

Joined March 2021

Bethany Jarmul
@BethanyJarmul
Sep 7, 2022
Last year, I published 2 pieces of writing. This year, I've had 28 pieces accepted for publication. Here are the changes that I made to prioritize writing and submitting. (Caveat: these worked for me, doesn't mean they're for everyone.) 🧵
Bethany Jarmul
@BethanyJarmul
Oct 9, 2022
10 FREE websites that I use as a writer and how I use them. 🧵
Bethany Jarmul
@BethanyJarmul
May 1, 2023
Please raise your hand if you are doing literary writing & do not have an advanced degree (MFA, MA, PhD) & are not a part of academia (teaching high school or college)— I just want to know I'm not alone and show you that you aren't either.
Bethany Jarmul
@BethanyJarmul
Jan 26, 2025
I forgot to mention: she’s 71 years old! You’re never too old to start writing!!!
Bethany Jarmul
@BethanyJarmul
Jan 26, 2025
One of my clients just got her very first literary magazine acceptance!!! I’m so happy for her! ☺️
Bethany Jarmul
@BethanyJarmul
Oct 26, 2024
This happened to me. I didn’t do any creative writing for about 5 years in my early 20s. What changed? I made a New Years’ Resolution to give up TV & read instead. I read voraciously & something wild happened—my writing brain woke up. I couldn’t help but write! Changed my life!
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@WrnrWrites
Oct 26, 2024
If any of you writers have any tips on how this sad writer could get back into writing after losing all hope in his ability to write anything decent, it would be really appreciated. Thank you.
Bethany Jarmul
@BethanyJarmul
Dec 28, 2024
I’m only half-way through and this is already one of the best poetry craft books I’ve ever read! (And I’ve read a lot of them.)
Bethany Jarmul
@BethanyJarmul
Sep 22, 2022
This year, I have received 127 rejections. 53 withdraws. 54 pending. 31 accepted. Add those up and I have submitted 265 times this year. Today just so happens to be the 265th day of the year. I submit an average of once per day. I submit like I brush my teeth—out of habit.
Bethany Jarmul
@BethanyJarmul
Feb 27, 2023
It’s my birthday! I’m 31. Officially no longer a “young adult.” Ha! My mom shared this photo of me on FB. “A photo from the beginning of your writing career.” 😂🤗😆
Bethany Jarmul
@BethanyJarmul
Sep 6, 2024
You know how people talk about a "runner's high"? Does anyone else get a "writer's high"? Because I definitely do when I'm having a good writing session!
Bethany Jarmul
@BethanyJarmul
May 16, 2023
What’s one non-writing thing that you’re convinced helps your writing? For me, it’s taking a nature walk. 🍃☀️
Bethany Jarmul
@BethanyJarmul
Feb 21, 2025
It's me! My book and I made the local newspaper today! 😃📖🎉 triblive.com/local/hampton-…
Bethany Jarmul
@BethanyJarmul
Dec 22, 2022
I want to read a book about the writing life or writing craft. Something inspiring & challenging in an encouraging way. I want a mug of hot chocolate for this literal and figurative snowstorm. What recommendations do you have?
Bethany Jarmul
@BethanyJarmul
Apr 14, 2023
My husband thinks that part of the reason I have vivid dreams is because I’m a writer. So now I want to know—writers, do you have vivid dreams? Do you remember your dreams?
Bethany Jarmul
@BethanyJarmul
Oct 20, 2022
As a short-form writer, I'm doing my own writing challenge for November instead of NaNoWriMo. It's simple: Write every day. No word count goals or outcomes. Just write! Who wants to join me?😃