Lisa McCarty

I’m nervous and excited to share my latest essay and my first piece for @TheCut. Thanks to my wonderful editor @jenortiznyc for letting me share my story. I’m also grateful to my mentors @Susanshapironet and @PeterMountford for your support. #WritingCommunity #womenwriters

“Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life, and it is the main character between you and a sh*tty first draft.” @ANNELAMOTT #WritingCommunity #womenwriters #5amwritersclub #writerslife #GoodMorning

Good Morning. Wishing you a productive day of writing ahead. Let’s do this. #WritingCommunity #womenwriters #5amwritersclub #MondayMotivation

Yes. @parisreview #WritingCommunity #5amwritersclub #writerslife #AuthorsLife

Wishing you a peaceful weekend filled with writing and rest. #writngcommunity #womenwriters #5amwritersclub #weekendsunshine #goodmorning

“So build yourself as beautiful as you want your world to be. Wrap yourself in light then give yourself away with your heart, your brush, your march, your art, your poetry, your play. And for every day you paint the war, take a week and paint the beauty, the color, the shape of…

This is your reminder: Just because it’s not happening yet doesn’t mean it’s not going to happen. Keep writing. ✍️ #writingcommunity #5amwritersclub #GoodMorning #womenwriters

Hope is not about proving anything. It’s about choosing to believe this one thing, that love is bigger than any grim, bleak shit anyone can throw at us.

If you’re in the middle of it, the part where it’s daunting and seems impossible — don’t stop now. Push yourself forward one word, one sentence and one page at a time. #writingcommunity #womenwriters #5amwritersclub #birdbybird #keepgoing #nofilter

🖤@parisreview #writngcommunity #writerslift #GoodMorning #5amwritersclub

Yes @soleoado. #writngcommunity #sundayvibes #womenwriters #5amwritersclub

Witty, heartfelt and relatable piece by my dear friend @contactrebecca for Brevity.

Yes. #WritingCommunity #AuthorsOfTwitter #keepgoing #5amwritersclub #womenwriters

Went for a hike in the woods yesterday to escape the relentless heat. Stopped by to see my majestic friend. It reminded me that — even when the world is dark, to keep looking for the light. Hope this helps you too. #WritingCommunity #mentalhealthmatters #5amwritersclub

#RWLWritingTip Say yes to bad ideas. Stop thinking of your ideas as bad. Stop thinking about your ideas. Stop thinking about thinking. Just write it all down. #writingtips #bookeditor #freelanceeditor

✍️ #WritingCommunity #womenwriters #5amwritersclub #writerslife

“By writing I can live in ways that I could not survive.” —Louise Erdrich buff.ly/45I0bp3

View from my morning hike. A gentle reminder: Stop scrolling and get outside for a walk. You won’t regret it. 😉 #MentalHealthMatters #WritingCommunity #5amwritersclub #WeekendVibes