25 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

0 saved

4

10

Writing inspo for the day with mckays

#writingbooks #authors #mckays #usedbookstore #booktok #bookinspo

2024/10/17 Edited to

Writing inspiration is pivotal for writers of all levels. McKay's, a renowned used bookstore, is not just a place to find books; it's a hub for inspiration and creativity. The store features a rich collection of writing guides, novels, and anthologies that cater to every genre and taste. Beyond just books, McKay’s hosts events that bring together aspiring authors and seasoned writers. Engaging with this community allows writers to exchange ideas, seek advice, and find motivation. In addition, platforms like BookTok on social media have revitalized the interest in literary discussions, encouraging more interaction among book lovers. Whether you're into fiction, non-fiction, or poetry, connecting with fellow writers on social media can enhance your writing experience, providing fresh perspectives and feedback. So, step into McKay's or explore their online presence to unlock your potential and elevate your writing game.

Related posts

Handwriting inspo

I would like to have the gift of this kind of handwriting #handwritingideas #writingideas #inspo #handwritingfont #inspiration

1051 likes

This image presents a list of "25 questions" titled "Know who you are" for self-reflection. The text at the bottom emphasizes the importance of self-knowledge. The background shows a poolside area with palm trees.

The image displays a list of 15 questions under the title "Challenge Your Distorted Thoughts." A partial sentence about negative thoughts is at the bottom. The background is a poolside scene with palm trees.

Writing Therapeutic Prompts ✍🏾

Since the last post on journal prompts did so well it was only right I share more of the current journal prompts I’m using to develop a deeper understanding and knowledge of self. SAVE FOR INSPO & IF YOU NEED SOME IDEAS 💡 ✍🏾Writing has became so important with developing emotional intel

450 likes

A black journal cover adorned with various stickers including a cloud, bear, moon, angel, and a star with 'good try!' text, against a fuzzy gray background. A beaded bookmark hangs from the journal.

An open journal page with handwritten text in black ink and a sticker resembling a Spotify album cover featuring a person in a ghost costume. A beaded bookmark is visible at the top.

An open journal page filled with handwritten affirmations and the word 'MANIFESTING' spelled out with colorful letter stickers. A beaded bookmark is visible at the top.

🌟 JOURNAL INSPO 🌟

9 IDEAS FOR YOUR JOURNAL: 1. lyrics with album cover photo 2. manifestations - writing down everything i want in my life as if i already have it 3. vision board - to manifest and remind me of my goals and dreams 4. bingo card - i gave mine self-care/self-love/healing vibes! such a fun way to ch

1963 likes

A flat lay shows a desk with a tablet, keyboard, and an open binder journal. The journal has handwritten notes and a hand is writing in it. Text overlay reads "Binder Journals Inspo & Ideas."

A close-up view of an open binder journal displays daily planner pages for 2021 with handwritten entries. A hand holds a clear ruler over the pages, showing detailed scheduling and notes.

An open binder journal lies on a textured surface, featuring weekly goals, a shopping list, and a small photo of the Arc de Triomphe clipped to a page. A pen is tucked into the journal's side loop.

Binder Journal Inspo!

I’ve decided to try a binder journal instead of the traditional bound journal - which aesthetic is your favorite? I’ve always had a really hard time sticking to a journaling routine and forcing myself to sit and write, but if I don’t I only end up writing like twice a month. I’m hoping a binder

779 likes

A Bible with a decorative floral cover featuring orange, blue, and green patterns, with the text overlay "Bible Journaling Ideas" and "Let's see!!!" on a fluffy gray background.

An open Bible page showing John 9:35-10:30, with handwritten notes and highlighting that read "I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD" and "lays down HIS LIFE for the sheep," accompanied by a drawing of a sheep.

An open Bible page displaying 1 John 3:11-4:19, featuring handwritten notes and highlighting that state "we love BECAUSE HE FIRST LOVED US," along with a simple flower drawing.

Bible Journaling Ideas🎀✨

I LOVE bible journaling🤍 It’s a great and creative way to: 💌 learn about our Lord and bring out your creative side! I just recently started Bible journaling more creatively and it’s helped me a lot to learn more and do a deep dive into my education. 💌 bring out your artsy side! I’ve found a lot

4856 likes

journaling inspo - with or without writing

i’ve been trying really hard to get into a strong habit of journaling and sometimes it’s not so easy to write about my day and feelings so here are some pages i’ve been working on to get into the habit ❤️ drop your favorite journal spreads/prompts below! #journalingideas #journalspreadidea

119 likes

A notebook page with handwritten notes titled "Signpost Lesson...Continued... Tough Questions." It includes a definition of tough questions and phrases that signal them, with overlay text "How to improve your hand-writing! With tips and tricks that will making you a writing pro!".

A notebook page with handwritten notes on "Signpost Lesson" covering "What is a Signpost?" and "Memory Moments." Overlay text reads "Try to keep the size of your hand-writing the same throughout your writing. Consistency is key."

A handwritten practice sheet showing repeated letters (A, B, C, D) in various styles. Overlay text provides "Tips for consistency: -Practice your hand-writing regularly -keep the spacing between your letters the same -Try to keep the font of your writing the same."

How to get better hand-writing 101!!

Here are some tips and tricks that I use to keep my handwriting pretty! Comment something that you do to keep your the same way! Anyway, I hope this helped! #handwriting #writingtips #tipsforwriting #tricksforwriting #tipsandtricks #writing

644 likes

A flat lay of various pastel-colored stationery items, including pens, markers, and highlighters, with the text 'Cutesy Stationary Inspo' overlaid.

Two spiral-bound 'Early Morning Flowers' coloring books, one colored and one uncolored, with colored pencils in a blue holder. The book has 100 gsm paper and 30 sheets.

Two spiral-bound 'Bunch of Flowers' coloring books, one colored and one uncolored, with colored pencils. The book features 100 gsm paper and 30 patterns.

Cutesy Stationary Inspo 🖊️🎨🗒️

All from SHEIN Coloring Books: They are fun and you can be creative and express yourself with a lot of fun colors and it’s helps relieve stress and anxiety Markers and pens: Good for coloring, writing, note taking, etc. Metallic Paint: It’s so fun and so pretty Shading set: They are so cool t

180 likes

A light green journal lies open on a patterned green fabric, with sunlight casting shadows. Yellow text overlays the image, reading 'Recent Journal entries', indicating a recap of journal pages.

A journal page titled 'my favorites' lists various interests like animal (cats), season (spring), drink (strawberry lemonade/iced coke), food (pozole), and a guilty pleasure (buying too many stickers).

Various pens and markers, including Tombow brush pens and calligraphy markers, are scattered around an open journal page. The page shows handwritten notes related to Taylor Swift songs, illustrating the journaling process and supplies.

recent Journal entries & inspo!

a little recap of my recent journal pages! hopefully this can give you some ideas about what to add to your journal or some of the fun things you can use your journal for :) as always please feel free to let me know what YOU write about or any journal inspo & recommendations!! im always happy t

324 likes

A journal cover with the text "NEED JOURNAL INSP?" and "HERE'S SOME PAGES FROM MINE!" in yellow, suggesting inspiration for journaling.

A journal page titled "JUNK PAGE" featuring a collage of various everyday scraps like paint swatches, stickers, a QR code, and a car wash token, demonstrating creative use of waste.

A journal spread titled "HOMEBOY" with handwritten lyrics to a song by xikers, showcasing a music page dedicated to favorite song lyrics.

need journal inspo?

i like to think of my journal as a way to not only process my emotions and record my day, but as a place to collect all of my memories: my favorite songs, books and movies, pictures i’ve taken, drawings, daily mementos, etc., anything that will help remind me of my day-to-day life. so, if you’re st

46 likes

⭐️journal inspo: minimal writing/mindless⭐️

i love these sm🥺🤍 #journaling #journal #embracevulnerability #art #artist #COLLAGE #sticker #Lemon8Diary #shareyourthoughts #springbreak

249 likes

Battlefield Of The Mind 📖 🫶🏽

#reading📖 #books 🫶🏼 #growthjourney

128 likes

An open Bible displays 'BIBLE DOODLE INSPO' in colorful text, surrounded by floral doodles. The page shows Romans 4:23-5:18, with colorful tabs and a 'Swipe' indicator. Branding for 'WORTHYWRITTENWORDS.COM' and 'lemon8 @atiya.lin' is visible.

An open Bible page from John 8 features a doodle of a sheep and the handwritten text: 'I once was LOST but now im FOUND!!!' A pink bookmark is visible at the top of the page.

An open Bible page shows a doodle of yellow AirPods in a case. Handwritten text reads: 'WHEN WE pray HE HEARS us' and '1 John 5:15'. A yellow marker rests beside the page, with colorful Bible tabs on the left.

Bible Doodle Inspo

I like to doodle, especially the word of God. If you do too here is some great inspiration 🥰

11 likes

A flat lay of a desk with an open Bible, a lit candle, and various decorative items. The text overlay reads "Bible Doodles Inspo" in red and white.

An open Bible page with highlighted text and doodles. The prominent text reads "LORD YOU WILL establish peace FOR US" surrounded by orange and black abstract lines.

A notebook page with three paintbrushes, each with a different color, illustrating the scripture "all things were made through HIM, and without HIM was not anything made that was made. JOHN 1:3."

✨bible doodles inspo✨

Finding inspiration in quiet moments with the Word. It’s a great way to reflect, connect, and bring scripture to life in a creative way. ✨📖 #BibleArt #FaithAndCreativity #findgod🙏🏼📖 #Lemon8Diary

266 likes

A flat lay of a back-to-school outfit featuring light wash jeans, a black tube top, brown sandals, white socks, and a silver necklace, laid out on a white textured surface.

A flat lay of 'Outfit 1: Cute and Simple,' consisting of light wash jeans, a black tube top, brown sandals, white socks, and a silver necklace, arranged on a white textured surface.

A flat lay of 'Outfit 2: Don't Fall Asleep,' showcasing light gray sweatpants, a light blue ribbed tank top, beige clogs, white socks, and black sunglasses, on a white textured surface.

BACK TO SCHOOL OUTFIT INSPO!!

yes the writing and the shorts are navy blue and they show up black on screen ☀️IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHERE THEY ARE FROM AND PRICING ASK IN COMMENTS☀️ XoXo Gossip Girl 💪 #BackToSchool #Clothing

2811 likes

Font ideas for your writing!!

#fonts #writing #alphabet #calligraphy #ideas #inspo #aesthetic #art #crafts #creativity

22 likes

A flat lay shows a bagel, water bottle, and coffee cup on a dark table, with a laptop displaying a Notion discussion board. The image is overlaid with "NOTION template inspo" text and white outlines around the items.

A Notion page titled "digital journal" with pink hearts, listing various types of journaling like morning pages, video diaries, and music journal, with descriptions for morning pages and video diaries.

A Notion page titled "morning pages" with pink hearts, detailing the practice of Morning Pages from 'The Artist's Way' and providing five steps to get started with this journaling habit.

notion pages inspo

pov: you use notion for everything 🤩 #notion #notioninspo #notionsetup #notionproductivity #organization

16 likes

Cozy Room Essentials Pt.2!!

Item: King Duvet Cover Floral, Brushed Microfiber 3 Pieces Floral Bedding Set King 💰Price: $31.99 Item: Artificial Hanging Plants for Shelf 💰Price: $16.99 Item: 150 Sheets of Scrapbook Paper 💰Price: $13.99 Item: Black Floating Shelves for Wall 💰Price: $24.99 Item: TRAMIN 100 PCS Vin

976 likes

How to make a Prayer Board & Inspo

Hey Babe, just want to let you know your Prayers MATTER and the time you spend with HIM is necessary. Start your 2025 Intentional & Putting GOD first !!! I made my Prayer Board with my 12 year old daughter 💞 Supplies: ** Tip: can be pricey if you make it be but there are definitely w

49 likes

❤︎ Wreck This Journal Inspo ❤︎

WRECK THIS JOURNAL INSPO IS BACK🩷 #journalideas #Lemon8Diary #journaling #art #wreckthisjournal

114 likes

Fall bucket list! 🍂

Let the fall content start!!! #lemon8diarychallenge #fallideas #embracevulnerability #unfiltered #Lemon8Diary

58 likes

I’M MOVING ROOMS! My roommate is getting married! Sad to lose her but happy for her! And happy for me… because I’m taking the Master Room now 🎉 Moving rooms is fun and I love a room refresh! Who else rearranged their room in the middle of the night as a kid? My vibes change a lot bu

310 likes

✨journal inspo✨

Do you have a brain dump journal? Because I would absolutely cherish hearing more ideas. When I started my journaling habit I really just would write one liners or short poems for pages and pages I.e all of my posts. The rest evolved as I got more comfortable, and shortly after I couldn’t leave my

73 likes

Nail necessities for a beginner✨️💖

I'm an intermediate nail tech and have done quite alot of nails. these are some things I used when I was just starting while on a budget. Some of these I still use to this day. HOPE YOU ALL ENJOY!!!!

100 likes

A close-up of two hands showcasing diverse nail art for March, including black and white checkerboard, brown leopard print, green with white daisy flowers, and solid black nails.

A hand displays almond-shaped nails with a nature-inspired design, featuring green leaf patterns and white dots on a nude base, with some nails fully painted green.

Two hands hold a clear object, showcasing almond-shaped nails with a variety of designs: nude with brown wavy lines, white daisy flowers, and brown and white checkerboard patterns.

March Nail ideas ✨

#nails #marchnails #nailinspo #fyp #colorful

334 likes

Journal Inspo🤍

Appreciate the little things <3

9 likes

An open book, Gothikana, lies on a colorful crocheted blanket, displaying Chapter 13 and an illustration of mountains. A quote from 'The Castle of Otranto' is on the left page. Overlays read 'Currently Reading' and 'Worth the Hype'.

My Current Read 📖 Name of the Book: Gothikana 📄 Plot: An unusual girl, Corvina Clemm attends an odd university up in the mountains after losing her mother. She soon becomes entranced in a professor at the university. Vad Deverell knows this girl is the end of her, but has to keep the secrets of

132 likes

🍂Book Review🍂

The Girls In The Garden by Lisa Jewell- 2.75⭐️ If it weren’t for the fact that this book was relatively short, I probably would’ve DNF’ed it. By the time I realized where it was heading, I was already halfway through so I just kept chugging along. There was never a moment in this book that just

44 likes

A dark image shows two hands, one dark and one lighter with a bracelet, clasped together. Overlay text describes an 'Enemies to Lovers' trope, hinting at a turning point in their relationship.

Writing Inspo✍️

#writingcommunity #writingprompts #writing #darkromance #writinginspiration

1 like

A red journal with a picture of a dark, old house under a stormy sky and the title "A VORACIOUS APPETITE," used for book inspiration journaling.

A close-up of a printed image showing a large, old, dark house on a hill under a dramatic, cloudy sky, serving as inspiration for a creepy house.

A notebook page with handwritten notes for a story, listing "Town - Blackwater Falls" and "Old Jasper House - house on a hill."

book inspo journaling on a lazy Sunday morning

working on getting some ideas for a new book organized. I do one of these journals for each story I write. I keep visual inspo about characters, their houses, the town, monsters, aesthetic. as well as notes about time lines, story ideas, word count, querying. I note things I struggle with, things

4 likes

✨5 ways to stay motivated while writing✨

1. Make/Listen to a Playlist! Find music that helps you focus on what it is you're trying to convey through your writing. The right vibes will help you stay in the zone. 2. Set Goals Figure out how much you want to get done before you sit down in front of an empty page. Sometimes it can b

40 likes

A scenic beach landscape with sand dunes, green grass, and the ocean under a cloudy sky. Text overlays read "Insta captions for Vacation" and "SWIPE," indicating a collection of vacation captions.

Insta captions for vacation 🌸✨

Here’s some instagram captions I’ve used/want to use for when I go on vacation! #instagramcaptionideas #captionideas #captionsforgirls #instagramideas #bodytransformation #embracevulnerability

75 likes

Black Journal Entry Inspo

Lately these Journals have been my personally therapy and way to express myself. What are some ways that you practice self-therapy? This one was very tricky to figure out. At first it felt right yet incomplete but when I put the ripped paper with the writing of how I felt it clicked. Sometimes it

18 likes

🍒Scrap Journal Inspo 🍓✨🍒

After trying scrap journaling a few times I think I hit the sweet spot. The writing is more important to me than filling up space so I’ve been working on balancing stickers and writing. I used more cursive and wrote shorter lines instead of full poems before. Overall I think it’s cute and a gre

12 likes

Found this at Tj Max I’ve been loving the smell of vanilla and pistachio together and this was definitely a great find today . Smells like warm pistachio 💰Price: $16 Item: perfume T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods

53 likes

A vertical display of nine DND gel nail polish swatches in various shades of blue, each labeled with its name and number, suitable for summer nail inspiration.

Dnd summer nail colors

Spring nails inspo💅 DND gel colors ⭐️Overall rating: /10:10

76 likes

Jalapeno poppers

something about home made poppers. they honestly just taste better and are super easy!! So let's start off with 12 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon bacon bits 12 ounces jalapeño peppers, seeded and halved 1 cup milk 1 cup all-purpose

101 likes

Let's get this new writing/book community started ❤ (Photo from Pintrest) #qoute #writinginspiration #writingcommunity #bookwormsoflemon8 #bookcommunity

19 likes

An illustration of a woman with dark skin, a high bun, and closed eyes, wearing large gold hoop earrings and a light blue sweatshirt. She has long blue nails. Text overlays read "CALMING YOUR MIND Journal," "Music Festival OUTFIT INSPO," and "CALM."

Sitting while journaling writing or affirmations ‼️

#embracevulnerability #unfiltered #Lemon8Diary #shareyourthoughts #nailinspo @Candra Hollis

5 likes

A laptop displays a music player with "Mina's Photo" playing, alongside text reading "early morning writing vibes from a gothic dark romance author." Books with titles like "Undying" are visible in the background.

A black teapot with gold floral designs and a matching cup of tea sit on a wooden surface. Decorative lamps, headphones, and a speaker are visible in the cozy background.

A red candle in a textured glass holder sits on a gold tray, casting a warm glow. A glitter lamp and a rotating metal ornament with small figures are nearby.

Gothic Writing Vibes ✨🕯️🥀

I woke up at 5am this morning ready to write which neverrrrr happens. When inspiration hits, you gotta answer its call ✨🕯️ Add my upcoming book to Goodreads! Not Even A Monster is my The Lost Boys meets True Blood, hella dark, seductive, grungy and gothic paranormal horror dark romance book set

12 likes

New Study Bible 🫶

Ever Since I Restarted My Walk With God I’ve Been Obsessing Over Bibles This Baby Is My 5th One And I Truly Love It! Helps You Really Understand 🤞🏽 Definitely Recommend For Any Ladies Who Are Beginning Their Walk With God It’s Easy To Read & Understand 🤞🏽🤍 #biblestudyforwomen #christiangirl

71 likes

A book titled 'Immersive van Gogh Exhibit' rests on a dark surface, with a vibrant abstract painting featuring a face and textured colors in the background. The text 'Art book INSPO' is overlaid.

Two notebooks, one with a 'Starry Night' design and a pen, and another with a swirling blue pattern, are shown in front of a painting of a person with large, colorful hair. The text 'Van Gogh Inspired' is overlaid.

A light-colored book cover, partially visible, reads 'The Creative Act A Way Of Being'. The overlaid text states 'Learn to live creatively'.

1 & 2. The book from the immersive Van Gogh exhibit: In my paintings “Eclipse,” and “Ms. Mary Mack,” I imitate the light rays from Starry Night (which is also my kindle cover.) It’s like each ✨twinkle✨ is actually moving. #vincentvangogh 3. #thecreativeact teaches how to live creativ

2 likes

See more