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Kat Cooper ✍🏻📚
@katcooperwrites.bsky.social
📘 fantasy writer
📚 contributor to Seasons Unceasing (Worldsmyths), IN A FLASH / COLLECTIVE VERSES (Scribemind Books)
🎲 gamer (mostly D&D)
🐱 cat mom
🚫 No AI/constant politics, you will be blocked/ignored

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#WeeknightWriters

🔹look into self-publishing "A Daughter's Hope"
🔹finish draft 1 of "Son of Embers"
🔹might restructure the "Light's Rebellion" series
🔹author website? maybe? or a Patreon? or Ko-Fi? (I have the latter 2, but I haven't done anything with them)

#WritingCommunity
Q3: Do you have any writing goals for 2026? If so, share them here! #WeeknightWriters
#FebruaryWorldbuilders 12: are souls real in your world? Or do your characters believe in them?

Souls are real in Asloria. Without spoiling too much, there is someone who gains the ability to manipulate the souls of the dead via their patron.

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
#FebruaryWorldbuilders 1: does your world have a name?

The world for the "Light's Rebellion" series is called Asloria. I don't remember how I came up with it... I might've played with a name generator and then changed some letters.

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
February 12, 2026 at 4:25 PM
February #QueerPrompts 12: queer joy and/or queer love in your story

Honestly, with a few exceptions (I'm mainly thinking of Eris, Jace, and Haltack) most of my cast for the "Light's Rebellion" series is queer in some way.

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
February #QueerPrompts 1: introduce yourself & your WIP/story/book

I'm Kat, still working on "Son of Embers". I'll be celebrating 11 years with the hubs on Valentine's day, and participating in @storytellingco.bsky.social's Flash Fiction February!

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
February 12, 2026 at 4:22 PM
#FantasyIndiesFebruary 12: what are your comfort reads?

Basically anything by S.M. Gaither. I took a chance on "The Song of the Marked" (book 1 in the Shadows & Crowns series) & I've been hooked ever since. I'm currently waiting for my copy of "What Echoes in the Dark"—
#FantasyIndiesFebruary 1: introduce yourself & WIP

I'm Kat, still working on "Son of Embers". I'll be celebrating 11 years together with my husband on Valentine's day, and participating in @storytellingco.bsky.social's Flash Fiction February!

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
February 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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#WeeknightWriters

🔹look into self-publishing "A Daughter's Hope"
🔹finish draft 1 of "Son of Embers"
🔹might restructure the "Light's Rebellion" series
🔹author website? maybe? or a Patreon? or Ko-Fi? (I have the latter 2, but I haven't done anything with them)

#WritingCommunity
Q3: Do you have any writing goals for 2026? If so, share them here! #WeeknightWriters
January 11, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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Incorporating backstory is like properly seasoning a steak.

You don't want too much — then you'll ruin the meal — but also not too little.

So, how do you organically sprinkle in the right amount of backstory?

Here are my three favorite methods: ⤵️
February 11, 2026 at 4:58 PM
#FebruaryWorldbuilders 11: does free will exist in your world? If there are prophecies or foretelling, how do you reconcile that with free will?

Free will does exist, though admittedly I haven't thought very much about this aside—

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip #wipwednesday
#FebruaryWorldbuilders 1: does your world have a name?

The world for the "Light's Rebellion" series is called Asloria. I don't remember how I came up with it... I might've played with a name generator and then changed some letters.

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
February 11, 2026 at 5:06 PM
February #QueerPrompts 11: GIF/Audio or description of your/your character's favorite invention

My favorite invention is the computer because it helps with writing. Braelyn would love an invention that makes tea in 5 seconds, haha.

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip #wipwednesday
February #QueerPrompts 1: introduce yourself & your WIP/story/book

I'm Kat, still working on "Son of Embers". I'll be celebrating 11 years with the hubs on Valentine's day, and participating in @storytellingco.bsky.social's Flash Fiction February!

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
February 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
#FantasyIndiesFebruary 11: heartbreak in WIP

There's a few different kinds of heartbreak in the series overall. For "Son of Embers" specifically, there is heartbreak over traumatizing secrets being revealed...

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip #wipwednesday
#FantasyIndiesFebruary 1: introduce yourself & WIP

I'm Kat, still working on "Son of Embers". I'll be celebrating 11 years together with my husband on Valentine's day, and participating in @storytellingco.bsky.social's Flash Fiction February!

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
February 11, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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winter creature
February 10, 2026 at 11:26 PM
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February 10, 2026 at 4:47 PM
#FebruaryWorldbuilders 10: are prophecies or psychic abilities real in your world?

Yes and yes. A prophecy will be relevant in the later half of the series. The abilities of the shadow mages can be classified as psychic, but there's also a bit—

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
#FebruaryWorldbuilders 1: does your world have a name?

The world for the "Light's Rebellion" series is called Asloria. I don't remember how I came up with it... I might've played with a name generator and then changed some letters.

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
February 10, 2026 at 4:55 PM
February #QueerPrompts 10: is your MC a heartbreaker?

Braelyn's not intentionally a heartbreaker. She does technically end up in a love triangle (though she's oblivious to the feelings of the second guy) during the start of her journey.

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
February #QueerPrompts 1: introduce yourself & your WIP/story/book

I'm Kat, still working on "Son of Embers". I'll be celebrating 11 years with the hubs on Valentine's day, and participating in @storytellingco.bsky.social's Flash Fiction February!

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
February 10, 2026 at 4:50 PM
#FantasyIndiesFebruary 10: WIP Love Interest

If it wasn't obvious, Braelyn's love interest is Mathius 😆 I've always wanted to write a friends-to-lovers story because I never see them (not saying they're not out there!) and it makes me so giddy 💙

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
#FantasyIndiesFebruary 1: introduce yourself & WIP

I'm Kat, still working on "Son of Embers". I'll be celebrating 11 years together with my husband on Valentine's day, and participating in @storytellingco.bsky.social's Flash Fiction February!

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
February 10, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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fawn pigeon
February 10, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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February 10, 2026 at 1:42 PM
#FebruaryWorldbuilders 9: if your world has alternate planes of reality, how can a person access them?

The main alternate realm is the Underworld, which is Asloria's version of Hell. In order to get into the Underworld, you have to find a—

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
#FebruaryWorldbuilders 1: does your world have a name?

The world for the "Light's Rebellion" series is called Asloria. I don't remember how I came up with it... I might've played with a name generator and then changed some letters.

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
February 9, 2026 at 4:36 PM
February #QueerPrompts 9: pitch your story as a romantic or friendship comedy

2 childhood friends come crashing into each other's lives as adults after finding out their families hate each other. Shenanigans ensue as they navigate their feelings.

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
February #QueerPrompts 1: introduce yourself & your WIP/story/book

I'm Kat, still working on "Son of Embers". I'll be celebrating 11 years with the hubs on Valentine's day, and participating in @storytellingco.bsky.social's Flash Fiction February!

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
February 9, 2026 at 4:29 PM
#FantasyIndiesFebruary 9: what would your MC like to be known for?

Braelyn would want to be known for her kindness & compassion towards others, and that she was a good person trying her best for her family.

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
#FantasyIndiesFebruary 1: introduce yourself & WIP

I'm Kat, still working on "Son of Embers". I'll be celebrating 11 years together with my husband on Valentine's day, and participating in @storytellingco.bsky.social's Flash Fiction February!

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
February 9, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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Ok starting build thread for this, I guess??
Making sunsetdragon's Keyleth design?? I know it's a bit out of my depth but I'm gonna take it slow and do my best :)
I know I should finish other projects first but shhhhh close your eyes, don't look at the wip pile it's time for shiny new things
February 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM
#FebruaryWorldbuilders 8: does your world feature any nonphysical realms e.g. a dream world? Inner mind world?

We'll get a glimpse into a "inner mind world" kinda thing later in the "Light's Rebellion" series with Jace and *INSERT SPOILERS* :)

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
#FebruaryWorldbuilders 1: does your world have a name?

The world for the "Light's Rebellion" series is called Asloria. I don't remember how I came up with it... I might've played with a name generator and then changed some letters.

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
February 8, 2026 at 9:30 PM
#FantasyIndiesFebruary 8: favorite tropes

This isn't the complete list, but:

🔹enemies to lovers / friends to lovers
🔹love triangle
🔹found family
🔹the mentor figure
🔹the reluctant ruler
🔹time travel

I love these both in books and in my own work 😄

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
#FantasyIndiesFebruary 1: introduce yourself & WIP

I'm Kat, still working on "Son of Embers". I'll be celebrating 11 years together with my husband on Valentine's day, and participating in @storytellingco.bsky.social's Flash Fiction February!

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
February 8, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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Some of my LEAST favorite pieces of writing advice?
❌ Show, don't tell
❌ Make your protagonist likable
❌ Write every day

All writing advice (yes, including from me) should be taken with a grain of salt.

Here's why some of this "standard" advice can be a problem—and what really matters instead.
February 5, 2026 at 11:11 PM
#FebruaryWorldbuilders 6: flora/fungi found in a notable forest?

I haven't gotten to flora/fungi yet, I think. I do have ideas, like fungi used in healing and poisonous flora. Think I need to consult @nicolelsopergorden.bsky.social for this 😂

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
#FebruaryWorldbuilders 1: does your world have a name?

The world for the "Light's Rebellion" series is called Asloria. I don't remember how I came up with it... I might've played with a name generator and then changed some letters.

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
February 6, 2026 at 7:23 PM
February #QueerPrompts 6: favorite genre to write or genre you'd never write?

Favorite genre to write is fantasy (if that wasn't already obvious 😂). I'd probably never write a full-on Sci-Fi story, but I don't mind including—

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
February #QueerPrompts 1: introduce yourself & your WIP/story/book

I'm Kat, still working on "Son of Embers". I'll be celebrating 11 years with the hubs on Valentine's day, and participating in @storytellingco.bsky.social's Flash Fiction February!

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
February 6, 2026 at 7:19 PM
#FantasyIndiesFebruary 6: Kiss, Marry, Unalive with your characters

Kiss: Jace (cuz he wouldn't know what to do about it 😂)
Marry: Braelyn (cuz she's very good at taking care of people)
Unalive: Velimiar (do I need to explain this one? 😂)

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
#FantasyIndiesFebruary 1: introduce yourself & WIP

I'm Kat, still working on "Son of Embers". I'll be celebrating 11 years together with my husband on Valentine's day, and participating in @storytellingco.bsky.social's Flash Fiction February!

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #writer #fantasy #wip
February 6, 2026 at 7:16 PM