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JD Estrada

@jdestradawriter.bsky.social

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Puerto Rican wordsmith in multiple genres, drinker of tea, wearer of funky socks, bodyboarder, and creativity ambassador.

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JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · 14d

To quote Ferris Bueller: "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it"

New post on my Organic Creativity Substack.

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JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · 8h

Today we talk about writer’s block on my substack. There are many reasons a block can happen, and putting a name on it and why it happens is often the first step.

Free to read in case you need some Organic Creativity.

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Facing the Block

And conquering it.

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JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · 19h

Wishing you and your parents the best. Mucha salud. Cheers

JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · 2d

It’s amazing what distance does to perception.

Sometimes you need to get close up.

Other times you need to get far away.

And life is often about adjusting to see better.

Reposted by JD Estrada

Maria Carvalho @immcarvalho.bsky.social · 8d

I'm 57 and still get a kick out of trying to catch leaves as they fall!

Several leaves flying through the air (it's super windy here today), with a mostly cloudy sky above. I miss 95% of them, but that doesn't keep me from trying!

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JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · 7d

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Organic Creativity | Substack

With published works in a variety of genres, JD Estrada is an independent author from Puerto Rico strives to be a Creativity Ambassador with a sock collection that borders on the ludicrous.

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JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · 7d

Tomorrow’s free post on Substack is about getting things done with pressure and peace. We can excel in one or both, though we can also bring a bit of each to whatever moment we’re living. Subscribe for free or paid today so you don’t miss out any of the goodness.
#substack #pressure #underpressure

JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · 8d

Confession of a writer #41: It's curious to see how often people who are kind of hacks have traction or look to have traction while people who are super talented struggle. I know it's all about perception but some people do seem to have an easier time than they should, but that may be down to optics

JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · 8d

Here's a recap of my first book event in years at El Book Stop Santurce, with Patrick Oneill.

Thanks to the people who came by, picked up a copy, and hung out. Big cheers.

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JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · 13d

I have to say that playing Hollow Knight: Silk Song has been as rewarding an experience as the first game. It's such an amazing sequel and the more I explore the more stuff I keep finding. Challenging as it gets though extremely rewarding.

a cartoon character with a red skirt and a needle in his hand

ALT: a cartoon character with a red skirt and a needle in his hand

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JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · 14d

To quote Ferris Bueller: "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it"

New post on my Organic Creativity Substack.

open.substack.com/pub/jdestrad...

JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · Aug 19

Practicing empathy will never mean you’ll get any back.

JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · Aug 18

Confession of a writer #40: I always review as a reader and I am always honest, regardless of who I'm reviewing. I was once asked why I've give any rating for a book and I'm like, that's my score and I stick by my opinion for X or Y and. Giving a disingenuous review does no one any favors.

JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · Aug 13

Let’s try that skyThought again :)

JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · Aug 13

a birthday #Skythought , because why not?

©JD Estrada 2025

#SKyThoughts #poem #poetry #birthday

JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · Aug 11

You can't spell Kool Aid without AI.

#funWithAI #AI

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ALT: a little girl is hanging upside down on a swing in a park

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JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · Aug 10

I’ve seen the flashiest bartender serve a barely drinkable cocktail and I’ve seen a person who barely registers a pulse serve mixologist perfection.

Don’t confuse quality for showboating.

Sidenote: I know plenty of friendly bartenders who rock at their job and those are my favorite type.

JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · Aug 10

New Substack Post tomorrow about music, because why not?

Want some Organic Creativity? Then click that link

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JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · Aug 10

bacalaítos are life.

May glistened smiles be with all of you

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JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · Aug 10

You do you and what you can do. My best to your back and your father in law on the bday

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JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · Aug 10

Kid Icarus

Sielvartas @sielvartas.bsky.social · Aug 10

Vagrant Story

What game would you instantly buy if it got remastered and the gameplay was updated?

JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · Aug 8

Confession of a writer #39: Everyone will have steps and tips of things you HAVE To do or SHOULD be doing if you want to be successful, but what works for someone need not work for you. I'm done forcing things. If it's fun and doesn't feel like a chore, I'll do it. Otherwise, skip.

JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · Aug 7

A #skythought about sunsets and daydreams.

#poetry #poem #sunset #sun

JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · Jul 31

People will try 7,200 AI prompts just to avoid 1 conversation.

#funWithAI #AI

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Reed @reedwithabee.bsky.social · Jul 30

The moon smiles at me
Through the shy, winter-bare tree
Slip into a dream

#DailyHaikuPrompt #Bare #Trees

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JD Estrada @jdestradawriter.bsky.social · Jul 30

Also on the business end of BS lately. Here’s to shaking it off and indulging in the fun