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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 · 4h

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

Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 4h

#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 · 5h

#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 · 19h

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 · 16h

#LGBTQWriteAThon

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!
opencollective.com/conjured-ink

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Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 13h

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 · 13h

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 · 13h

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

🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷🐊

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Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 13h

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Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 13h

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 · 13h

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 · 17h

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 · 17h

Okay, but he looks so soft, tho! 👀👀

Jax Wolff Writes @jaxwolffwrites.bsky.social · 18h

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 · 21h

Thank you so much! :D I appreciate it!

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✨Eliza Mares✨ @elizamaresauthor.bsky.social · 22h

#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.

Give it a looksee here: itch.io/b/3305/under...

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

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 · 21h

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 · 21h

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 · 21h

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 · 21h

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

Reading over other responses to this tag makes me think about what makes me happy, and honestly . . . it's weirdly still Beenjamin. :V Thinking back over the months since I've gotten him, I've been a lot happier in a lot of ways.

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

Thank you! It was fun to do, and honestly, after years of starting projects, only to abandon them, it feels great to finally finish this one little scarf, haha.

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Artemis Quinn // Vampire Anti-Hero 🎨📚 @vampireantihero.com · 1d

#LGBTQWriteAThon I talked about Lemon Balm last time (which is still on pre-order and comes out on Halloween!)

This time, let me talk about my art. I do commissions for bookish art, graphics, and formatting, and I keep my prices low in order to be more accessible to indies.

Check me out here!

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Bramble ~ Sci-fi and Fantasy Author @thebrambler13.bsky.social · 1d

I'm throwing a curveball here that has nothing to do with writing. I'm pals with an artist, @floofnsweet.io, who makes awesome stuff. Always brightens my day to see what they're working on. I highly recommend them, especially if you want to commission something!

#writesky #LGBTQWriteAThon #artists

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Dahlia Donovan @dahliadonovan.bsky.social · 1d

#LGBTQWriteAThon October 10:

What will you find in my Skeleton Crew cozy series?

- Chaos Kittens
- Found Family
- An adorable autistic vampire + their witchy girlfriend
- Knitting
- a cozy paranormal world filled with magic and mystery

readerlinks.com/l/4105779

#CozyMystery #ParanormalRomance

a photo collage including the book cover for A Curse for Samhain, A photo of tacos, a raven, a roll of yarn with knitting needles, and a tarot card reading.

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Sass Everett @sasseverett.bsky.social · 1d

My novella The Hand That Feeds still makes me very happy! I loved writing these characters so much
books2read.com/u/4APvDq
sasseverett.itch.io/the-hand-tha...
#lgbtqwriteathon

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