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

Not as yet, because Spencer tends to keep his mess confined to his bedroom and a few other spots. Wren doesn't feel enough ownership of the space to comment on his lack of organization, but... as they grow closer and she is no longer just a guest in his space, it might be a point of contention.

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Nicole "Ashrah" Hidalgo @sayaashrah.bsky.social · 5h

Ashrah is methodical, and her belongings, even back in the Netherrealm, were kept organised. She prefers to have a plan and know her enemies when going into battle (and social interactions are considered as such as well), but she can and does improvise well in the middle of the action.

Charlie Delta (has been a ghost this whole time! 👻) @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 6h

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

Is your character organized and methodical, or more chaotic?

Do they prefer to plan things out carefully, or be spontaneous and improvise?

Do they keep their belongings neat and tidy, or are they a bit messy?

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Amanda Turek👻Headless Horsewoman @acturek.bsky.social · 5h

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Rushak is scrupulous. The only thing that’s a mess is his desk full of scrolls books and maps. Everything not on his desk is in its place. He has very few possessions that 1/?

Charlie Delta (has been a ghost this whole time! 👻) @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 6h

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

Is your character organized and methodical, or more chaotic?

Do they prefer to plan things out carefully, or be spontaneous and improvise?

Do they keep their belongings neat and tidy, or are they a bit messy?

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Prof Emily but Spoopier Now @professoremily.bsky.social · 5h

#AwesomeCharacters

Mireia's natural tendency is pure chaos & spontaneity. She has zero sense of organization & often jumps headfirst into situations with no plan.

Kena is the opposite: he can be a bit of a control freak about organization, & always tries to approach problems with a strategic plan.

Charlie Delta (has been a ghost this whole time! 👻) @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 6h

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

Is your character organized and methodical, or more chaotic?

Do they prefer to plan things out carefully, or be spontaneous and improvise?

Do they keep their belongings neat and tidy, or are they a bit messy?

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Isaac X Isaac @isaacxisaac.bsky.social · 3h

Alexander is chiefly an improviser, although his improvisational powers are backed up with skill and knowledge. Like he's drilled every maneuver in fencing 10000 times and that's why he's confident he can fight his way out of any pinch.

Honestly, when he makes a plan beforehand? it is. bad.

Charlie Delta (has been a ghost this whole time! 👻) @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 6h

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

Is your character organized and methodical, or more chaotic?

Do they prefer to plan things out carefully, or be spontaneous and improvise?

Do they keep their belongings neat and tidy, or are they a bit messy?

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Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 4h

Lex is tidy and organized, but she doesn't think plans through as carefully as she should and often has to improvise.

Daemrin is chaotic and impulsive, but he's great with planning and strategy. He can be somewhat messy but manages to keep his belongings in order, somehow.

Charlie Delta (has been a ghost this whole time! 👻) @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 6h

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

Is your character organized and methodical, or more chaotic?

Do they prefer to plan things out carefully, or be spontaneous and improvise?

Do they keep their belongings neat and tidy, or are they a bit messy?

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

Spencer is more on the messy side, not in a gross way, but he is just not as rigid about it as Wren. He keeps his home clean overall, but has spaces, like his desk, that become a bit of a messy pile. He also never makes his bed. He isn't opposed to plans, but doesn't NEED them the way Wren does.

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

#AwesomeCharacters

Wren has plans on plans on plans. She excels at improvising in the moment when she needs to, but she hates to go in with no plan at all. She is neat and tidy. In fact, when she is annoyed or agitated she cleans and straightens things.

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Charlie Delta (has been a ghost this whole time! 👻) @charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 6h

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters

Is your character organized and methodical, or more chaotic?

Do they prefer to plan things out carefully, or be spontaneous and improvise?

Do they keep their belongings neat and tidy, or are they a bit messy?

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Samantha Boo-reaux @woodenvelt.bsky.social · 6h

Wren has an older brother and sister that she hasn't seen since she was 13 or so.

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Samantha Boo-reaux @woodenvelt.bsky.social · 6h

Spencer has two sisters who are significantly younger than him. They are in their teens and he is 30. They are mentioned in passing, but they make an appearance in book 4. His cousin Bruce, who he grew up with, is like a brother to him and is an important side character.

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Ian Haramaki 🏳️‍⚧️✨ @cometkins.bsky.social · 13h

Does your MC have any siblings? Are they part of the story? What are they like? #WritingPrompt

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Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 14h

Lex needs to find a sense of security & family among the Katorgans, specifically with Daemrin. It's important for her to feel like she's finally safe when she's with him.

Daemrin needs to process his grief & accept that he doesn't need to be the man his brother was to be a good leader. #PlotTober

Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 23h

#PlotTober Day 11: MC growth & change

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.

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

11. What are some possible ways your main character(s) could grow and change over the course of the story? On the other hand, what are some ways their growth could be hindered?

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

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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 15h

#PlotTober Ah, bit late but Grio has a massive chip on his shoulder and of course it's everyone else's fault.
Backstory: his grandfather, Limnel, and the old Baron were close and together had a reign of terror. Think murder, kidnapping, torture, etc. When the old Baron died Limnel was put aside. 1/

Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 1d

#PlotTober Day 10: MC backstory & traumas

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

10. What are some potential backstory or contextual reasons for your main character(s) having this kind of personality or behaving this way? In other words, what could have caused them to be the person they are at the start of your WIP?

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

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Samantha Boo-reaux @woodenvelt.bsky.social · 14h

I did finish the last Tiffany Aching book, but I sobbed my way through it and haven't been able to read it a second time.

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Prof Emily but Spoopier Now @professoremily.bsky.social · 17h

#PlotTober 11

For the first book, Clara is going to grow from unmotivated & narrow-minded, to realizing she has completely misunderstood the nature of her whole world & now has a cause she genuinely cares about to fight for. She's also going to go from being afraid to care about anything too much 🧵

Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 23h

#PlotTober Day 11: MC growth & change

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.

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Samantha Boo-reaux @woodenvelt.bsky.social · 16h

Helidon, the sun god that Spencer is NOT fond of, and I think there might be an area for growth there. Instead of him just being his usual chill, calm, polite self maybe a little conflict there and Wren having to be the polite one could be good.

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Samantha Boo-reaux @woodenvelt.bsky.social · 16h

I feel like Spencer needs to have a bit more growth and change. I think I want to do something with his arrogance. He can be a little self righteous and stubborn, thinking his faith is right all the time. He'll be interacting with some other religions and faiths, in particular one that favors 🧵

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Samantha Boo-reaux @woodenvelt.bsky.social · 16h

It was a big step for Wren to admit to her feelings and tell Spencer she cared for him. In book 2, I want her to come to terms with her desire to leave behind her old life and make a new life with Spencer in Fenholt. She's also going to confront the Blackboots and find closure with her past there.

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Samantha Boo-reaux @woodenvelt.bsky.social · 16h

#PlotTober 11

In book 1, Wren's growth was allowing herself to accept help and work with others rather than going it alone as well as allowing herself to trust Spencer, and even have feelings for him. In book 2, I want to continue that journey. 🧵

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Ange @gunsmile.bsky.social · 23h

#PlotTober Day 11: MC growth & change

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.

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Samantha Boo-reaux @woodenvelt.bsky.social · 16h

#pretendpanel

Terry Pratchett means the world to me, although I was a big fan of his long before he died. His death affected me sharply and the knowledge that there would be no new Discworld weighed on me like a stone.

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Hiria Dunning @hiriadunning.bsky.social · 20h

#pretendpanel I can't wait to catch up with your responses! Life is super busy here - I'm at a fundraising dinner right now - but let me know...

October 11th: Is there a deceased author, writer, or poet that you've really connected with?

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#pretendpanel
A prompt tag hosted by @hiriadunning.bsky.social
October 11th: Is there a deceased author, writer, or poet that you've really connected with?
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Kayleigh Diaz @kleighdiaz.bsky.social · 19h

#WIPSnips | (un)welcome ✨vibes

Lennie likes to talk. 😅 Posted part of this in a prompt game, but not WIPSnips, I think…

Origin of Shrimp. 🦐

From my post-apocalyptic #WIP w/ a misfit trio of kids.

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Writing snippet: “Mama won't let you in. She won't even let in a stray kitten, let alone a full-grown kid.” He tilted his head in question, and she added, “Well, not full grown, but y'know.”

She watched as he carefully set the cricket back in the jar, then offered him a piece of the burnt meat. He wrinkled his nose, and she shrugged, taking his share.

“Alright, well, I know you don't talk, but I gotta call you something other than ‘kid.’” She took a bite and gestured to the jar. “Hey, how about cricket? Or crick? Nah, nevermind, that sounds like you got a crick in the neck.” She narrowed her eyes, scanning him up and down. “But you're small. Say, what about shrimp? You ever had shrimp and grits?” Her stomach roiled. “Mama made it, once. Well, it wasn't real shrimp—come to think of it, I don't know what it was—and the grits were…gritty, I guess. But it sure as hell beats this.” She tugged at the leathery meat, grimacing as she worked it between her teeth. She swallowed with effort and grinned. “What d’ya say, Shrimp?”

He stared at her.

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Tara S Ghoul @tarasgeir.bsky.social · 18h

From an untitled sequel to 'First to Fall' about unlikely companions searching for a cure for the plague. Cailo and Oula take a moment to reminisce about Dragaul and enjoy a drink. #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 18h

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Shallot greets a new customer, who first stops at the bulletin board and looks at the wanted posters...

“Welcome to the Good Thyme Inn,” she said, opening her ledger to the day’s business accounts. “Room for one?”
The man paused in front of the wanted posters. The Plecopteran and the Homopteran with an unpronounceable name stared into their viewer with hard, criminal eyes.
“Dear me, these scoundrels sound dangerous! Have you had any encounters with them?”
Shallot subdued her irritation at the man not getting straight to business. If she claimed to have seen the people on the wanted poster, would he leave?
“I have not,” she replied. “Our town is quite safe, and this is the only inn in either direction of the road for about five hours of riding by horse…”
She hoped he got the hint.

Art of Shallot, innkeeper of the Good Thyme Inn, sitting in her seat in her parlor room. It's dark and the room is lit with green candles and pink glowing lotuses in a vase. Bookshelves are behind her. There are also signs of machinery in the walls

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Samantha Boo-reaux @woodenvelt.bsky.social · 16h

🥹🥹🥹

The Epic Handshake meme showing two muscular men clasping arms. One man is labeled "me". The other man is labeled "Calu'u." Where their hands are clasped it says "melting at the sight of Mimi and Kena being sweet together."

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Prof Emily but Spoopier Now @professoremily.bsky.social · 17h

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Big Feelings ❤️❤️❤️

From Book 2 of my #Atlantis trilogy.

Kena was blushing, unsure what to say. He opened his mouth, but before he could get anything out, he was captured from behind by a pair of slender brown arms. Mireia squeezed him tightly, pressing her body against his back, and he felt the pressure of her head against his shoulder.
“Thank you,” she whispered in a husky voice.
His blush deepened, not helped by the fact that Calu’u was looking at them the way one might look at a couple of newborn baby bunnies. She quickly turned away and found something to do elsewhere, leaving them to each other.
Mireia’s arms wrapped tighter around his chest, and from the vibrations of her body he could tell she was either crying softly or had just been a moment ago. He wasn’t sure how to respond, but his heart was pierced with a sudden lance of affection.
“You’re—you’re welcome,” he murmured, placing his hand over one of hers and caressing her fingers.

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Samantha Boo-reaux @woodenvelt.bsky.social · 16h

Spencer and Wren have met already but this is the first time they're making proper introductions.

From my romantasy wip about a priest of the dead and a thief with a heart of gold.

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“I wanted to return your knife and thank you for your help last night.”
“You are very welcome, Miss…?”
“Wren.”
Like the tiny birds that nested in eaves throughout the city, she was small and dark with her brown hair, brown eyes, and tawny skin. And she certainly held herself like she might take wing at any moment. The name suited the woman, though Spencer doubted it was the one she’d been born with.
He took a deep slug of his tea, hoping he might find clarity and resolve swirling somewhere near the bottom of the mug. This all smacked of intrigue, and like most of the Gray Lady’s faithful, Spencer had little patience for it. He preferred to leave the politicking to the cathedrals and tabernacles in Temple Square. Places with bishops, archdiocese, and actual gold in their coffers, not an overworked priest with one novice and three leaks in the sanctuary roof.
A cold wind stirred behind Spencer, raising the hairs along his neck. Reggie was restless, sensing his unease.
Go back to sleep, Reg. It’s living folk’s business.
“There are no thanks necessary for the aid, Miss Wren. If you feel, however, that a debt is owed, a few fentons in the donation box would be appreciated. We’re trying to get the roof patched on the sanctuary.”

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