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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 16h

That’s amazing news, well done!

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S J Pomeroy @sjpomeroy.bsky.social · 22h

#WIPsnips I know the dialogue is long but this is one of my all time favourite exchanges in my #HistoricalFiction novel, The Hand Which Set the Heather Ablaze. PRIDE & PREJUDICE X THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY. Eleanor tait has SASS! #firstencounter #firstimpressions #historicalromance

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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 1d

Oh thanks! It was a fun story to write.

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Nancy 💚✍🏻 @contactwithcreation.com · 1d

Phwoar! I'd forgotten I planted this aster down the garden, but all of a sudden it is very much making itself known! 😍🌱💚

A dense frame-filling cluster of bright mauve-pink flowers with yellow centres.

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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 1d

For this story I use 'mermaid' which is one of my favourites.

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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 1d

Using ‘power’ Gloria checks out the view of space from ‘an untouched journey’ #writesky #writingprompts #writingcommunity

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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 1d

Tough love, that’s the term. I was channeling my kids swimming teacher. Grio is fun with his outfits. I’ve been checking out Mr Global 2025 pics for outfit ideas. The formal wear has some great capes. 😉

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Samantha Boo-reaux @woodenvelt.bsky.social · 2d

#AwesomeCharacters

I like Wren because she's snarky, pessimistic, and is always looking for an angle but is also a big softy and has baggage and trust issues but will absolutely shank someone to protect like, 3 people she cares about. Is any of that endearing? I dunno.

#Wrencer #WritingPrompts

Charlie Delta (has been a ghost this whole time! 👻) @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 2d

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

What is your character's most endearing/compelling trait?

What is something about them that you think will make a reader invested in them and their story?

Is it also the thing you like best about them?

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 2d

Whilst he’s rare to like people, Cailo is utterly loyal to his friends and secretly admires how positive I’anthal is. Alitzah is the ‘you can swim’ (chucks person into deep end) mentality that can get the best out of others and Oula has a practical solution for everything.
Grio can make a sack sexy.

Charlie Delta (has been a ghost this whole time! 👻) @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 2d

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

What is your character's most endearing/compelling trait?

What is something about them that you think will make a reader invested in them and their story?

Is it also the thing you like best about them?

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 2d

Nothing better than true besties.

a man in a white shirt and a man in a red shirt arm wrestling

ALT: a man in a white shirt and a man in a red shirt arm wrestling

media.tenor.com

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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 2d

Beaker is just precious and is my husband’s favourite. He and the Swedish Chef are my runner up faves.

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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 2d

Looks delicious! Any crusty bread on side to dab up what’s left?

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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 2d

I can’t see this question and not put Grio’s song. #writingcommunity #booksky#authorchat

youtu.be/vm262cXxRrU?...

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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 2d

We can’t like? Uh oh. Just had to hope I’ve unliked them all but some great pitches out there.

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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 2d

My fave Animal vid. Him vs Buddy Rich. youtu.be/VJh9W3Gcpmo?...

The Muppet Show - Buddy Rich vs Animal Drum Battle

YouTube video by Mike Alexander

youtu.be

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Sage T. Greene, Author @sagetgreene.bsky.social · 3d

safe ✨vibes✨ via a big comfy sweater.

From the short story prequel to my cryptid WIP.

The origin of MC Sam's affinity for 70s clothing, particularly the baggy stuff.

#WIPSnips #TheCryptidOfSunnyside #WriteSky

"And put that sweater back before Greg gets home!" she calls after me. I quickly dart into Miss Mary and Mr. Greg's room, peeling off Mr. Greg's sweater and draping it over the back of his creaky wooden desk chair. He wears sweaters every day; they're big and baggy and brown, and they've been around for longer than I've been alive. I'm not supposed to take them to wear, but I like that they're warm, and I like the texture of them, and I like that they make me feel kind of hidden, like instead of Sam, I'm just a sweater. I could be anything, under a big sweater like this. I could even be some kind of fantastical creature like the Bug Man.

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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 2d

Is it controversial to say I never cared for Miss Piggy?

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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 2d

Name your fave muppet
(ok, It's Sgt Floyd Pepper but I love the whole damn band)

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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 2d

He's like a bad smell, always lingering.

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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 2d

Tbh, if we weren't going to Disney next year I'd be tempted to go there for family holiday. Especially as we've never been to Wales.

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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 2d

Most people do, even though he's a horrible person!

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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 2d

A throwback to when I actually had cash. Hubbie and I saved for months for honeymoon spending money.

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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 2d

Using ‘jail’. A few hours before Grio discovers the legends are real. #writesky #writingcommunity #writingprompts

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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 2d

#PlotTober Grio always wanted revenge but he was shunned for years and never had the means to act on it. He also hadn’t met a god who makes him even more powerful. #writesky #writingcommunity #writingprompt

Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 3d

#PlotTober Day 8: Conflicts for the MC

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

8. What are some potential reasons the main character(s) haven't, couldn't, and/or can't pursue these goals yet? Consider other characters, backstory events, circumstances, environmental factors, etc.

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

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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 2d

That sounds so grim and poignant. Are these Elara’s memories?

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