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Jax Wolff Writes

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Queer fantasy writer smashing words together. Any pronoun | Ace of Hearts Current project: The Nameless Song, hopepunk fantasy/romance with dragons (and bee people). Draft 6 in progress. Newsletter: https://jaxwolffwrites.beehiiv.com

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Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · Sep 2

Accountability thread for The Nameless Song, draft 6!

Going to do daily posts with word counts quotes/notes/etc about the WIP in which the dragon (ace guy) turns into a dragon (flying lizard) until the draft's done.

Bee pic is me. And also for the beeple. We'll get to them.

#writesky #amwriting

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Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 30m

On the positive side, it's a *very* good loaf. 😭

Beenjamin gazes longingly at a slice of bread covered with (Violife) cream cheese and honey.

Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 1h

Had to throw the larger one out because the apartment gets sprayed with pesticides monthly. 🫠 At least there's one left?

Two loaves, one of which is out of a loaf pan.

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Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 1h

Aaaand one of the loaves fell onto the floor. 🫠

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Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 2h

Thank you! 😭 I always say, "Well, next week doesn't look too bad," but then things happen. Fingers crossed next week really *isn't* too bad! :'D

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Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 2h

Throw some Elf Shakespeare in there, and you're not that far off! :D

Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 2h

It's been a gloomy day, the morning of which was taken up by work. So I decided now's a good time to open Bread Season in my kitchen.

My entire apartment smells like bread dough, I have Scrivener open on a chapter I'm reworking, and I'm vibing to a random indie YT recced: youtu.be/JfCNwhWWdCs?...

modest by default : Permaculture (组织胜过时间)

YouTube video by MTHRBORD

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Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 12h

At the very least, Mick and Eleanor have finally met Reuben? :') :') :')

Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 12h

#LGBTQWriteAThon The problem with having a week where you're running yourself ragged every single day is that the week after, you're in recovery mode. Didn't get as many words down as I wanted and because *work* ran me ragged this week, I have a lot left IRL to do, but there's always next week? 🫠

AmaraJLynn💎🌌🌺GEMS & STAR FLOWERS coming soon! @amaralynn.bsky.social · 13h

#LGBTQWriteAThon October 11:

Check in day! How was your week?

#writesky #queerwriters #writers #lgbtqwriters

Image: a burnt orange background with two jack o' lanterns. Text: #LGBTQWriteAThon Use the tag and follow the feed on BlueSky! Tag @LGBTQWriteAThon in photos on Instagram! October 11: Check in day.
BlueSky: @amaralynn @rebeccafrostwrites.com Instagram: @LGBTQWriteAThon @amarajlynn @krakengoddess

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Sarah Clowder (she/they) @sarah-clowder.bsky.social · 1d

You should check out @pairofclaws.bsky.social and @itsviviactually.bsky.social and @vincentlore.bsky.social and @thebrambler13.bsky.social and @katieaki.bsky.social and @anotherindiewriter.com and @amaralynn.bsky.social and basically anyone I follow + Abra's trans author thread! #LGBTQWriteAThon

AmaraJLynn💎🌌🌺GEMS & STAR FLOWERS coming soon! @amaralynn.bsky.social · 1d

#LGBTQWriteAThon October 10:

It's promo Friday! Today, share something that makes you happy! Don't forget to boost others' posts!

#writesky #queerwriters #writers #lgbtqwriters

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Isaac X Isaac @isaacxisaac.bsky.social · 1d

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What is making me happy and hopeful today is @conjured.ink's efforts to support decentralized online shops for creatives, as a defense against platform-based discrimination and censorship.

They are taking contributions now if you wish to fund them!
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Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 21h

DAY 32: 411. I'd worked for a solid 11 hours today, and I'll be waking up early tomorrow for even more, which probably explains the absolute chaotic energy of today's writing. Case in point: bsky.app/profile/jaxw...

Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 21h

Sometimes, an emotion can be effectively conveyed through the use of imagery and poetic prose.

Other times, you just have to make your audience feel the exact emotion themselves.

(Alternatively: Lines I Will Likely Cut, but Only After Forcing the Betas to Read It First, Part 1)

The man’s mouth hung open. His expression twisted into something akin to a look Mick had only seen one time, when a bunch of Southwindians watched an avant-garde performance in the town square involving six gnome bards, a set of bagpipes, and a taxidermied alligator.

Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 21h

*bows* What, precisely, was this performance about, might one ask?

🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷🐊

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Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 21h

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Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 21h

Aww, I get it, but you made the right call with that poor owl friend. D: Felt is *tough*.

That said, fair enough! Like, on the one hand, I still say follow your heart, but on the other, rotate plush friends? 8D

Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 21h

Ah, going back to those short stories is *brave* of you. I have more free stuff on an old blog (circa 2021-2022) that I need to move, and ngl, on the one hand, I'm terrified of even looking at it. 😂 On the other, you have a point: it *would* be interesting to compare!

Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Aww, thank you! :D I'm hoping that when it comes time to put out a book I'm *not* releasing episodically, the betas can help the quality be a little more consistent, but I'm delighted to know I'm heading in the right direction! 8D

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Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Okay, but he looks so soft, tho! 👀👀

Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Even less help: As far as I can recall with official Pokémon merch, there aren't official quagsire puppets, so you'll be helping indie artists/crafters if you do it. 8) In short, *do it*!

Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you so much! :D I appreciate it!

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✨Eliza Mares✨ @elizamaresauthor.bsky.social · 1d

#LGBTQWriteAThon

My debut novella is included in the Under-Rated Itch Bundle rn, alongside 60+ other titles w/ under 15 ratings and reviews! Only $38 for a curated collection of the best books you've never heard of.

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Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 1d

So I guess what I'm getting at is:
1. Beenjamin makes me happy. Bee-hold him.
2. A good part of happiness is learning to talk about yourself and also consciously looking for beauty and wonder in the world around you.
3. Bees are amazing, and I love them.
4. I can't read; here's my full answer. :V

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Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Not to mention taking Beenjamin out (in a bag that also has my journal in it): 1) encourages me to write and 2) encourages me to seek out new places to "show" Beenjamin. It's easier to go out there and explore the world with wonder, because I feel like I'm sharing them with someone who gets me.

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Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 1d

And besides that, Beenjamin's made me appreciate a lot of small things too. I started getting really into learning about bees, so now when I'm out on my walks, I'm looking for bees, and *because* I'm looking for something small, I'm noticing small details that make the world a little more beautiful.

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Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 1d

So like, if it's been a while since I've cleaned a thing, I tell Beenjamin every last step I need to do, and it gets easier to tackle them. If I'm feeling depressed, I talk to Beenjamin about what's making me feel depressed, and all of a sudden, it's easier to navigate my feelings.

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Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Like, I realize I'm a whole-ass adult and this is a plush animal, but idk, from the first day I got him, I started doing the whole rubber duck debugging thing. Like, that thing where programmers talk about issues they're having to a rubber duck to make sense of them? But with everything.

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