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Nicholas David Brandt

@ndbrandt.bsky.social

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Writer. Husband. Rescue dog dad. INFP Chaotic good Seeker of truth and BBA beers. Ally. Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, NY Mets fan. EST. WNY; CURR. SoCal

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Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · Sep 20

If you’re wondering, Jesus was woke.

Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · 6d

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Leslie Bea Brink Obituary October 18, 2025 - Brunner Funeral Home

View Leslie Bea Brink's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

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Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · 6d

Gen X here. I had absolutely no Nazi phase.

I had a "I hope I grow up to be Indiana Jones and punch Nazis" but that's the closest I came.

Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · 6d

Sometimes, when thinking about the eagle view of the text, it's nice to be reminded of the ground view.

Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · 6d

––What’s the purpose of each scene?
––What essential information does it convey?
––And how does it integrate that information with dialogue and action? With humor? Menace? Tension?
––How does it build tension?
––How does one scene prepare for the next one?

Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · 6d

I still regularly converse with my creative writing college professor. A great writer and person, I still learn from him and I think he gets a little positivity from me.

When I told him I was in revision, he shared some of his thoughts on narrative beats--

Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · 6d

I had to Google "what politician has a Nazi tattoo" because, unfortunately, it could've been so many.

Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · 6d

I'm at my happiest when I fit one entire Hostess Sno-Ball in my mouth.

Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · 6d

So many great resources from an amazing person and writer.

If you have the chance, take one of his workshops for even more insights into the art and practice of writing.

Jonathan Maberry @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social · 7d

For any #writers out there, I have a lot of free info, samples, and more on the FREE STUFF FOR WRITERS page on my website. All downloadable PDFs. Go here, grab what you need, share with other writers! www.jonathanmaberry.com/freestufffor... #writerscommunity #WritingCommunity #writingtips

Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · 9d

I lost touch with Les over the years, but the kernel of me as a writer was formed there. We never had that conversation, though.

It’s hard to love people because one of you, at some point, is going to have to say goodbye to the other.

Today, with love and appreciation, we say goodbye to Leslie.

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Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · 9d

When I was a kid, my younger sister Kristin, my cousin Leslie, and I would walk around the block at Leslie’s house in North Tonawanda and make up stories/adventures. I think it might be the first bit of “writing” I ever did.

Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · 11d

Origins of the Muppet?

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Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · 13d

Has he thought about taking over the offensive play calling?

Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · 17d

Me: How you doing?
Co-Worker: Same shit, different day.
Me: And that's why we wipe.

I don't know that I've ever heard this as a response before, but I was pretty proud of it. So sharing....

Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · 21d

Little confession: there are days when I barely contain my multitudes.

Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · 23d

I guess, since today starts Band Books Week, I think I'll revisit Daisy Jones and the...

Wait, what do you mean "homonym?"

Why would anyone BAN books?

Happy Banned Books Week, everybody!
Celebrate by reading and creating.
Art is democracy.
Art is resistance.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 25d

BREAKING: Our client Mario Guevara, an Emmy-winning journalist detained by ICE in retaliation for livestreaming law enforcement activity, will be deported tomorrow to El Salvador.

Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.

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Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · 28d

In my day, we had to say we had a Canadian girlfriend. Kids these days got it easy. They can just say they’re dating Tilly Norwood.

Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · 29d

I only reap emails…

Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · 29d

Here for any LA-related questions.

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G. Willow Wilson @gwillow.me · 29d

Why are people saying "this is not normal" over and over again, instead of "this is illegal" or "this is unconstitutional" or "this is treason?" Not normal sounds subjective, wishy-washy and neurotic. It communicates nothing of substance.

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Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · 29d

That’s because you’re a great storyteller.

Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · 29d

It’s sickening. It’s 1984 double speak.

Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · Sep 26

Seconding all of this.
Happy Birthday, Mark!

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · Sep 25

Speaking of voices under attack…can we be just as loud about Black journalists and comedians who are silenced, even by our so-called liberal outlets.

• Joy Reid
• Don Lemon
• Melissa Harris-Perry
• Tiffany Cross
• Jemele Hill
• Marc Lamont Hill
• Karen Attiah
• Amber Ruffin

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Nicholas David Brandt @ndbrandt.bsky.social · Sep 23

EPIC! Congratulations!

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