Ady Coles
@adycoles.bsky.social
🌀Generalist - Strategy | Operations | Delivery. Inveterate thinker, micro-investor, business owner.
Lurker.
I also do #poetry.
Lurker.
I also do #poetry.
Today’s ear worm is “Earth Angel”, as sung in ‘Back to the Future’.
No, I don’t know why.
No, I don’t know why.
December 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Today’s ear worm is “Earth Angel”, as sung in ‘Back to the Future’.
No, I don’t know why.
No, I don’t know why.
A reflection inspired by the poem ‘ Amuse/Abuse’
Day 10 of the Ode Map Advent Calendar
!! This post includes gentle discussion of self-harm and self-punishing thoughts (as reflected in the poem). Please read only if you feel able.
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#writingAboutWriting #poetry #mentalhealth
Day 10 of the Ode Map Advent Calendar
!! This post includes gentle discussion of self-harm and self-punishing thoughts (as reflected in the poem). Please read only if you feel able.
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#writingAboutWriting #poetry #mentalhealth
The Dissonance of Self-Amusement | Ode Map Advent Calendar Day 10
A reflection inspired by the poem ‘ Amuse/Abuse’
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December 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
A reflection inspired by the poem ‘ Amuse/Abuse’
Day 10 of the Ode Map Advent Calendar
!! This post includes gentle discussion of self-harm and self-punishing thoughts (as reflected in the poem). Please read only if you feel able.
buff.ly/3hCCuWn
#writingAboutWriting #poetry #mentalhealth
Day 10 of the Ode Map Advent Calendar
!! This post includes gentle discussion of self-harm and self-punishing thoughts (as reflected in the poem). Please read only if you feel able.
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#writingAboutWriting #poetry #mentalhealth
Reading is not passive or escapist. It’s an active rebuilding of attention, empathy, and emotional stability.
Read more in The Ode Map:
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#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
Read more in The Ode Map:
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#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
Reading as Resistance
How Books Rebuild the Mind
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December 10, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Reading is not passive or escapist. It’s an active rebuilding of attention, empathy, and emotional stability.
Read more in The Ode Map:
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#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
Read more in The Ode Map:
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#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
One in six adults experience depression at Christmas.
I'll be the first to admit that I'm one of them.
This year, I'm reflecting on what that means to me.
You can read "The Shape of Christmas" here: buff.ly/hUMsBk6
#mentalHealth #reflection #amWriting
I'll be the first to admit that I'm one of them.
This year, I'm reflecting on what that means to me.
You can read "The Shape of Christmas" here: buff.ly/hUMsBk6
#mentalHealth #reflection #amWriting
The Shape of Christmas
Christmas films all have the same shape. You know the one: Conflict rises; Family fractures; Someone makes a mistake, learns a lesson, crosses a snowy street at the last moment. Th
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December 9, 2025 at 12:45 PM
One in six adults experience depression at Christmas.
I'll be the first to admit that I'm one of them.
This year, I'm reflecting on what that means to me.
You can read "The Shape of Christmas" here: buff.ly/hUMsBk6
#mentalHealth #reflection #amWriting
I'll be the first to admit that I'm one of them.
This year, I'm reflecting on what that means to me.
You can read "The Shape of Christmas" here: buff.ly/hUMsBk6
#mentalHealth #reflection #amWriting
A tiny tool for surprising yourself on the page.
“One line, one lie” - buff.ly/8FnzOVW
Day 9 of the Ode Map Advent Calendar
#writingAboutWriting #creativity
“One line, one lie” - buff.ly/8FnzOVW
Day 9 of the Ode Map Advent Calendar
#writingAboutWriting #creativity
One Line, One Lie | The Ode Map Advent Calendar Day 9
A tiny tool for surprising yourself on the page
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December 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
A tiny tool for surprising yourself on the page.
“One line, one lie” - buff.ly/8FnzOVW
Day 9 of the Ode Map Advent Calendar
#writingAboutWriting #creativity
“One line, one lie” - buff.ly/8FnzOVW
Day 9 of the Ode Map Advent Calendar
#writingAboutWriting #creativity
Lyricists write under constraint: rhythm, metre, rhyme, melody. Constraints that force creativity rather than limit it.
Read more in The Ode Map:
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#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
Read more in The Ode Map:
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#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
Sources of Creativity: Lyrics
Finding Inspiration in the Words of Others
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December 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Lyricists write under constraint: rhythm, metre, rhyme, melody. Constraints that force creativity rather than limit it.
Read more in The Ode Map:
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#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
Read more in The Ode Map:
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#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
To those who celebrate, happy National Crossword Solvers Day! 🎉
National Crossword Solvers Day
Word lovers and puzzle fans get a moment in the spotlight with National Crossword Solvers Day. It’s a time to cheer for those who chase down clues, fill
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December 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
To those who celebrate, happy National Crossword Solvers Day! 🎉
Loneliness in a Crowd
A reflection inspired by the poem, ‘Delight’
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Day 8: The Ode Map Advent Calendar
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry #reflection
A reflection inspired by the poem, ‘Delight’
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Day 8: The Ode Map Advent Calendar
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry #reflection
Loneliness in a Crowd | The Ode Map Advent Calendar Day 8
A reflection inspired by the poem, ‘Delight’
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December 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Loneliness in a Crowd
A reflection inspired by the poem, ‘Delight’
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Day 8: The Ode Map Advent Calendar
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry #reflection
A reflection inspired by the poem, ‘Delight’
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Day 8: The Ode Map Advent Calendar
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry #reflection
I need to watch this again. Been too long.
December 8, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I need to watch this again. Been too long.
Poem building tip: Think like an architect, not an artist.
Where’s the tension? What’s load-bearing? What gets cut?
Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/6jgaBzq
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
Where’s the tension? What’s load-bearing? What gets cut?
Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/6jgaBzq
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
PIP: Salute
First look at an early-stage poem in progress (PIP)
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December 8, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Poem building tip: Think like an architect, not an artist.
Where’s the tension? What’s load-bearing? What gets cut?
Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/6jgaBzq
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
Where’s the tension? What’s load-bearing? What gets cut?
Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/6jgaBzq
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
Looking forward. Upcoming poems will tackle themes like hope and depression.
What themes do you feel compelled to explore next?
Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/Yx2HfAF
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
What themes do you feel compelled to explore next?
Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/Yx2HfAF
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
The Ode Map | Ady Coles | Substack
Behind the poems: writing process, emotional themes, and new poetry as it takes shape. Click to read The Ode Map, by Ady Coles, a Substack publication.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Looking forward. Upcoming poems will tackle themes like hope and depression.
What themes do you feel compelled to explore next?
Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/Yx2HfAF
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
What themes do you feel compelled to explore next?
Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/Yx2HfAF
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
December 7, 2025 at 12:10 PM
LAST CHANCE!
Small Business Saturday weekender!
Buy ANY book 5-7 Dec, and you could win a £250 digital gift card.
Every sale supports independent bookshops.
Here's my fave read of 2025, but you can buy any book: buff.ly/Q78jfUo
Small Business Saturday weekender!
Buy ANY book 5-7 Dec, and you could win a £250 digital gift card.
Every sale supports independent bookshops.
Here's my fave read of 2025, but you can buy any book: buff.ly/Q78jfUo
December 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
LAST CHANCE!
Small Business Saturday weekender!
Buy ANY book 5-7 Dec, and you could win a £250 digital gift card.
Every sale supports independent bookshops.
Here's my fave read of 2025, but you can buy any book: buff.ly/Q78jfUo
Small Business Saturday weekender!
Buy ANY book 5-7 Dec, and you could win a £250 digital gift card.
Every sale supports independent bookshops.
Here's my fave read of 2025, but you can buy any book: buff.ly/Q78jfUo
Small Business Saturday weekender!
Buy ANY book 5-7 Dec, and you could win a £250 digital gift card.
Every sale supports independent bookshops.
Here's my fave read of 2025, but you can buy any book: buff.ly/Q78jfUo
Buy ANY book 5-7 Dec, and you could win a £250 digital gift card.
Every sale supports independent bookshops.
Here's my fave read of 2025, but you can buy any book: buff.ly/Q78jfUo
December 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Small Business Saturday weekender!
Buy ANY book 5-7 Dec, and you could win a £250 digital gift card.
Every sale supports independent bookshops.
Here's my fave read of 2025, but you can buy any book: buff.ly/Q78jfUo
Buy ANY book 5-7 Dec, and you could win a £250 digital gift card.
Every sale supports independent bookshops.
Here's my fave read of 2025, but you can buy any book: buff.ly/Q78jfUo
The Weight of Memory | The Ode Map Advent Calendar Day 6 open.substack.com/pub/odemap/p...
The Weight of Memory | The Ode Map Advent Calendar Day 6
A reflection inspired by 'Orange Sky Part I'
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December 6, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The Weight of Memory | The Ode Map Advent Calendar Day 6 open.substack.com/pub/odemap/p...
The blank page is intimidating; not because it limits you, but because it offers infinite possibilities.
Have you ever felt stuck because you don’t know where to start?
Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/jKyG5rk
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
Have you ever felt stuck because you don’t know where to start?
Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/jKyG5rk
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
The Blank Page: Introduction
Why it terrifies us — and how to trick it into giving way
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December 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The blank page is intimidating; not because it limits you, but because it offers infinite possibilities.
Have you ever felt stuck because you don’t know where to start?
Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/jKyG5rk
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
Have you ever felt stuck because you don’t know where to start?
Read more in The Ode Map: buff.ly/jKyG5rk
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
A tiny tool for loosening your imagination - Borrow Someone Else’s Metaphor
Ode Map Advent Calendar Day 5
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#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #creativity
Ode Map Advent Calendar Day 5
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#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #creativity
Borrow Someone Else’s Metaphor | The Ode Map Advent Calendar Day 5
A tiny tool for loosening your imagination
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December 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM
A tiny tool for loosening your imagination - Borrow Someone Else’s Metaphor
Ode Map Advent Calendar Day 5
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#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #creativity
Ode Map Advent Calendar Day 5
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#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #creativity
Small Business Saturday weekender!
Buy ANY book 5-7 Dec, and you could win a £250 digital gift card.
Every sale supports independent bookshops.
Here's my fave read of 2025, but you can buy any book: buff.ly/Q78jfUo
Buy ANY book 5-7 Dec, and you could win a £250 digital gift card.
Every sale supports independent bookshops.
Here's my fave read of 2025, but you can buy any book: buff.ly/Q78jfUo
December 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Small Business Saturday weekender!
Buy ANY book 5-7 Dec, and you could win a £250 digital gift card.
Every sale supports independent bookshops.
Here's my fave read of 2025, but you can buy any book: buff.ly/Q78jfUo
Buy ANY book 5-7 Dec, and you could win a £250 digital gift card.
Every sale supports independent bookshops.
Here's my fave read of 2025, but you can buy any book: buff.ly/Q78jfUo
Writing by hand, can unlock creativity in ways typing cannot. The reMarkable Pro lets you write freely before moving to typed edits.
What tools are in your writing toolkit?
Here's mine: buff.ly/KmdsicN
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
What tools are in your writing toolkit?
Here's mine: buff.ly/KmdsicN
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
My Writing Toolkit
How my setup supports my writing (and other toolkits you might explore)
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December 5, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Writing by hand, can unlock creativity in ways typing cannot. The reMarkable Pro lets you write freely before moving to typed edits.
What tools are in your writing toolkit?
Here's mine: buff.ly/KmdsicN
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
What tools are in your writing toolkit?
Here's mine: buff.ly/KmdsicN
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
Anxiety and Avoidance - a reflection inspired by a poem.
The Ode Map advent calendar, day 4
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#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry #anxiety #mentalHealth
The Ode Map advent calendar, day 4
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#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry #anxiety #mentalHealth
Anxiety and Avoidance | The Ode Map Advent Calendar Day 4
A reflection inspired by ‘I Drive Away’
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December 4, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Anxiety and Avoidance - a reflection inspired by a poem.
The Ode Map advent calendar, day 4
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#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry #anxiety #mentalHealth
The Ode Map advent calendar, day 4
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#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry #anxiety #mentalHealth
Art can say what we can’t. That’s why it matters.
What conversation has your writing started?
More tips & tricks in The Ode Map: buff.ly/Yx2HfAF
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
What conversation has your writing started?
More tips & tricks in The Ode Map: buff.ly/Yx2HfAF
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
The Ode Map | Ady Coles | Substack
Behind the poems: writing process, emotional themes, and new poetry as it takes shape. Click to read The Ode Map, by Ady Coles, a Substack publication.
odemap.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Art can say what we can’t. That’s why it matters.
What conversation has your writing started?
More tips & tricks in The Ode Map: buff.ly/Yx2HfAF
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
What conversation has your writing started?
More tips & tricks in The Ode Map: buff.ly/Yx2HfAF
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
A tiny tool for finding the heart of what you’re trying to say.
The Line You’re Avoiding | Ode Map Advent Calendar Day 3
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#writingAboutwriting #creativity
The Line You’re Avoiding | Ode Map Advent Calendar Day 3
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#writingAboutwriting #creativity
The Line You’re Avoiding | Ode Map Advent Calendar Day 3
A tiny tool for finding the heart of what you’re trying to say
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December 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
A tiny tool for finding the heart of what you’re trying to say.
The Line You’re Avoiding | Ode Map Advent Calendar Day 3
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#writingAboutwriting #creativity
The Line You’re Avoiding | Ode Map Advent Calendar Day 3
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#writingAboutwriting #creativity
A clerihew:
Vera Stanhope. -
Her crime-fighting skills are totally dope.
She’s more battle-axe than maiden;
Constantly berating Kenny and Aiden.
#amWriting #poetry
Vera Stanhope. -
Her crime-fighting skills are totally dope.
She’s more battle-axe than maiden;
Constantly berating Kenny and Aiden.
#amWriting #poetry
December 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM
A clerihew:
Vera Stanhope. -
Her crime-fighting skills are totally dope.
She’s more battle-axe than maiden;
Constantly berating Kenny and Aiden.
#amWriting #poetry
Vera Stanhope. -
Her crime-fighting skills are totally dope.
She’s more battle-axe than maiden;
Constantly berating Kenny and Aiden.
#amWriting #poetry
Perfection is the enemy of progress. The best writing starts messy.
The key is to write first and refine later; waiting for perfection often stops you from finishing.
Read more:
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#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
The key is to write first and refine later; waiting for perfection often stops you from finishing.
Read more:
buff.ly/vvJyv2N
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
The Practice of Progress
Lessons in structure, momentum, and joy from my own work-in-progress
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December 3, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Perfection is the enemy of progress. The best writing starts messy.
The key is to write first and refine later; waiting for perfection often stops you from finishing.
Read more:
buff.ly/vvJyv2N
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
The key is to write first and refine later; waiting for perfection often stops you from finishing.
Read more:
buff.ly/vvJyv2N
#amWriting #writingAboutWriting #poetry
Light, Play, and Escapism. A reflection inspired by a poem.
Read about it in The Ode Map Advent Calendar Day 2: buff.ly/twa4r2l
#writingAboutWriting #amWriting #poetry #reflection
Read about it in The Ode Map Advent Calendar Day 2: buff.ly/twa4r2l
#writingAboutWriting #amWriting #poetry #reflection
Light, Play, and Escapism | The Ode Map Advent Calendar Day 2
A reflection inspired by 'I Want to Be a Cat'
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December 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Light, Play, and Escapism. A reflection inspired by a poem.
Read about it in The Ode Map Advent Calendar Day 2: buff.ly/twa4r2l
#writingAboutWriting #amWriting #poetry #reflection
Read about it in The Ode Map Advent Calendar Day 2: buff.ly/twa4r2l
#writingAboutWriting #amWriting #poetry #reflection