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SkarabraeAuthor @skarabraeauthor.bsky.social · 6h

#AwesomeCharacters

If we're talking tech, the characters from Re: Shattered Memories are all good at it. But it's 1600s tech.

If we're talking magic, only Dante and (arguably) Augusta are good with it.

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Charlie Delta (has been a ghost this whole time! 👻) @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 21h

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

On a scale from "Can't figure out the TV remote" to "Tech genius," how is your character with technology?

Please swap magic for technology here, if that is more appropriate for your setting.

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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Charlie Delta (has been a ghost this whole time! 👻) @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 21h

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

On a scale from "Can't figure out the TV remote" to "Tech genius," how is your character with technology?

Please swap magic for technology here, if that is more appropriate for your setting.

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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Amanda Turek👻Headless Horsewoman @acturek.bsky.social · 23h

#WIPSnips #fantasy #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #charge

Yeah, Rush, don’t open it.

- Brother’s Keeper, book one of my fantasy WIP about two brothers bound by a misunderstood power.

"Don't open it!" Cerel blurted.

Rushak hesitated, but ignored his warning. He
carefully lifted the lid, peeked inside, and then
stepped back. Without speaking he gestured to Cerel. The hairs on the back of his neck stood up, but he made himself peer inside. A pair of black globes rested side by side on a bed of white silk. They were carved out of a hard, yet porous material, in a hollow webwork of obscene designs. A pinpoint of
cold light lurked in the center of each. Cerel looked away.

Rushak whispered, reading the inscription on
the inside of the box's cover. ""The Orbs of bone shall by a whispered word awake. Their cold gaze shall quench the golden glow, to rob the King of his eternal CHARGE. So must the dying man his living land forsake.' He shivered, and in his eyes Cerel saw a
perfect reflection of his own cold dread.

Brother's Keeper
A.C. Turek

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Charlie Delta (has been a ghost this whole time! 👻) @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 7h

October 24th – total

On control.

Fox has a little chat with a demon.

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“Perhaps. Or perhaps you will get nothing.”
Lilting, atonal laughter seemed to come from everywhere at once. “You vastly overestimate your skills, mageling. And somehow, despite my warnings, you vastly underestimate her hatred of you. Do you know how many times she has dreamed of the moment she would kill you?”
“I have some idea,” Fox muttered dryly. “I also have some idea who planted that idea in her mind. You are very good at what you do.”
“I haven’t done anything but help her realize the truth.”
It was lying now, which likely meant Mikiva was listening. The demon didn’t have total control yet, so it couldn’t let on that it didn’t have her best interests at heart. Wouldn’t want to spoil all its hard work.
“Of course, like all demons do.” Fox rolled her eyes.
“Your labels are hurtful and untrue. I am here to assist. Nothing more.”
“If not a demon, then what are you?”
“Let’s just say I am a… gift from the gods.” The demon laughed at some private joke.

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SkarabraeAuthor @skarabraeauthor.bsky.social · 6h

What sort of books do you like?

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Orchid Memoria 💎🐉 @memoria.moe · 22h

The dragon is buried in plushies. Ask me anything!

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Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 20h

Daemrin and Lex can both navigate technology decently since they live in outer space. However, he has an edge because his mother is an engineer and he maintains his own spaceship. Lex knows enough to keep herself safe on the Internet, but anything more technical is beyond her knowledge.

Charlie Delta (has been a ghost this whole time! 👻) @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 21h

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

On a scale from "Can't figure out the TV remote" to "Tech genius," how is your character with technology?

Please swap magic for technology here, if that is more appropriate for your setting.

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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Samantha Boo-reaux @woodenvelt.bsky.social · 18h

#AwesomeCharacters

Wren has worked with low level mages with questionable credentials on occasion and reliably follows directions for charms, potions, or premade magic items. As for doing magic of her own, she has about as much arcane talent as a stump.

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Charlie Delta (has been a ghost this whole time! 👻) @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 21h

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

On a scale from "Can't figure out the TV remote" to "Tech genius," how is your character with technology?

Please swap magic for technology here, if that is more appropriate for your setting.

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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Charlie Delta (has been a ghost this whole time! 👻) @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 14h

#PlotTober Day 24: Building toward the climax

Josh's plan is in place. He has learned everything he can about altJosh. Plotted the perfect murder. Now all that remains is to execute it (and his doppelganger) and take his place.

I am still debating whether or not he will succeed or be foiled🧵

Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 15h

#PlotTober Day 24: Building toward the climax

Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.

#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky

#PlotTober - a WIP plotting game by @gunsmile.bsky.social

24. Knowing your story's potential endings and how your main character could change as a result of the story, can you think of some ways they could achieve the ending(s)?

Remember: Use the #PlotTober hashtag, engage with others, and have fun!

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SkarabraeAuthor @skarabraeauthor.bsky.social · 6h

#OctoberWorldbuilders

24. The overall vibe is a mixture of dark tones and school life. At least, for Re: Shattered Memories.

#WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #Writersky

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SkarabraeAuthor @skarabraeauthor.bsky.social · 6h

#PlotTober Day 24: Building toward the climax

Well, for one of the climaxes with the format...one step left, it's almost time. Show them what his determination still has left to get back to.

#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky

Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 15h

#PlotTober Day 24: Building toward the climax

Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.

#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky

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Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 15h

#PlotTober Day 24: Building toward the climax

Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.

#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky

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Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 8h

For Daemrin and Lex in SpaceWIP, achieving their separate climaxes (haha, phrasing) is pretty straightforward. They have to pass a couple of final tests. #PlotTober

Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 15h

#PlotTober Day 24: Building toward the climax

Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.

#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky

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Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 7h

Honestly, the simple act of telling the stories of my characters who've been living in my head for years brings me the greatest joy. So maybe it's drafting? Seeing them finally come to life on page? #pretendpanel

Hiria Dunning @hiriadunning.bsky.social · 12h

Hello #pretendpanel! Can't believe how fast this month has gone. Tell me...

October 24th: Is there anything about the writing process or about any of your writing projects that brings you life?

#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts

#pretendpanel
a daily prompt tag hosted by @hiriadunning.bsky.social
October 24th: Is there anything about the writing process or about any of your writing projects that brings you life?
Please support your fellow #pretentpanel posters with replies, likes and reposts
New #pretendpanel questions every Friday and Saturday. Hop in any time!

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SkarabraeAuthor @skarabraeauthor.bsky.social · 6h

That depends entirely on the kingdom.

#ttrpg #authors #gamemasters #worldbuilding #storydevelopment #writingcommunity #writersky #writingprompts

Kiki Lee | Author ✒️ 🩷💜💙 @kikilegendlore.bsky.social · 8h

Authors and Gamemasters, today's world building question!

What constitutes a social faux pas in your world?

#ttrpg #authors #gamemasters #worldbuilding #storydevelopment #writingcommunity #writersky #writingprompts

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Kiki Lee | Author ✒️ 🩷💜💙 @kikilegendlore.bsky.social · 8h

Authors and Gamemasters, today's world building question!

What constitutes a social faux pas in your world?

#ttrpg #authors #gamemasters #worldbuilding #storydevelopment #writingcommunity #writersky #writingprompts

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SkarabraeAuthor @skarabraeauthor.bsky.social · 6h

Has this random student caught the romantic attention of Princess Augusta?

#ttrpg #authors #gamemasters #characterinsporation #characterdevelopment #characterquestion #writingcommunity #writersky #writingprompt

Kiki Lee | Author ✒️ 🩷💜💙 @kikilegendlore.bsky.social · 8h

Writers and TTRPG Players, today's character question!

If your character were suddenly in the news tomorrow, what do you think the story would be about?

#ttrpg #authors #gamemasters #characterinsporation #characterdevelopment #characterquestion #writingcommunity #writersky #writingprompt

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Kiki Lee | Author ✒️ 🩷💜💙 @kikilegendlore.bsky.social · 8h

Writers and TTRPG Players, today's character question!

If your character were suddenly in the news tomorrow, what do you think the story would be about?

#ttrpg #authors #gamemasters #characterinsporation #characterdevelopment #characterquestion #writingcommunity #writersky #writingprompt

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SkarabraeAuthor @skarabraeauthor.bsky.social · 6h

#pretendpanel

The worldbuilding. Definitely the worldbuilding.

#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts

Hiria Dunning @hiriadunning.bsky.social · 12h

Hello #pretendpanel! Can't believe how fast this month has gone. Tell me...

October 24th: Is there anything about the writing process or about any of your writing projects that brings you life?

#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts

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Hiria Dunning @hiriadunning.bsky.social · 12h

Hello #pretendpanel! Can't believe how fast this month has gone. Tell me...

October 24th: Is there anything about the writing process or about any of your writing projects that brings you life?

#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts

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SkarabraeAuthor @skarabraeauthor.bsky.social · 6h

The character.

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Hiria Dunning @hiriadunning.bsky.social · 12h

#PlotTober
I'm not vagueposting, because I genuinely don't know yet, but it's gonna be swashbuckly no matter what. That's kinda the whole premise of this series within a series.

(she says, while currently writing a prequel to it all involving zero pirates and only one small mutiny)

Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 15h

#PlotTober Day 24: Building toward the climax

Answer the prompt on the card by quoting this post. Remember, answering a prompt is always optional. Even if you don't share it publicly, I hope the prompt encourages you to think about it privately.

#WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky

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Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 16h

WIP update: 3200 additional words to SpaceWIP's outline brings me near the end of Act 2. I'm not ready to get into the heartbreaking stuff yet, so I took a break for the rest of the night, but I'll be back at it tomorrow. Wish me luck! 😮‍💨 #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

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Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 20h

Q1: Since we're talking about plot, we figured it would be fun to see how you plot! Based on this nifty chart, what is your plotting/writing style alignment? #WeeknightWriters

A white tic-tac-toe graphic entitled "Writing Style Alignment" with 9 categories: Lawful Pantser, Neutral Pantser, Chaotic Pantser, Lawful Plantser, True Plantser, Chaotic Plantser, Lawful Plotter, Neutral Plotter, and Chaotic Plotter

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Oregon 🕎🎲 @oregonthedm.bsky.social · 23h

Playing DND with 9 year
olds comes in two flavors

1. Trying to find ways to
resolve things and make the Zombie our friend

2. Doing things that are
recognized as war crimes

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