WriteStuff
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#WriteStuff is a weekly chat for writers, poets, graphic novelists, & lovers of writing every Tuesday at 9 ET | 8 CT | 7 MT | 6 PT. Our co-hosts ask the Qs, & encourage others to respond & exchange ideas.
Started on Twitter; migrated to Bluesky in 2023.
Started on Twitter; migrated to Bluesky in 2023.
Thanks for joining us tonight #WriteStuff!
Please share this chat w/ new members of the #WritingCommunity.
We'll be back at it again next Tuesday at 9 pm ET. Until then, happy writing!
Please share this chat w/ new members of the #WritingCommunity.
We'll be back at it again next Tuesday at 9 pm ET. Until then, happy writing!
January 28, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Thanks for joining us tonight #WriteStuff!
Please share this chat w/ new members of the #WritingCommunity.
We'll be back at it again next Tuesday at 9 pm ET. Until then, happy writing!
Please share this chat w/ new members of the #WritingCommunity.
We'll be back at it again next Tuesday at 9 pm ET. Until then, happy writing!
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a macy 's thanksgiving day parade is being held
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January 28, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Shameless Self-Promotions!
Show off your links to #WriteStuff & find a new Bluesky account to follow.
Show off your links to #WriteStuff & find a new Bluesky account to follow.
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IDEA LINK: How to think like a local
IDEA LINK: How to think like a local
Writing About Places You’ve Never Been To
Writing about cultures you don’t know personally and places you’ve never visited is a hard task. Some people say you shouldn’t even try, that getting it wrong is the fastest way t…
litlangislife.wordpress.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:45 AM
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IDEA LINK: How to think like a local
IDEA LINK: How to think like a local
#WriteStuff Q6: Is there a school where your MC lives? Is it a one-room school house or is there a large university? Is your MC well educated or street smart? How does education fit into your WIP?
a cartoon girl is sitting at a desk with a pencil in her hand and the words homework time above her .
Alt: a cartoon girl is sitting at a desk with a pencil in her hand and the words homework time above her .
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January 28, 2026 at 2:40 AM
#WriteStuff Q6: Is there a school where your MC lives? Is it a one-room school house or is there a large university? Is your MC well educated or street smart? How does education fit into your WIP?
#WriteStuff Q5: Is there a sense of safety and security in your town? Does the police and fire department provide care for the people who live there? If not, who is looking out for the people in your MC’s town?
a red fire truck has the number e19 on the side
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January 28, 2026 at 2:35 AM
#WriteStuff Q5: Is there a sense of safety and security in your town? Does the police and fire department provide care for the people who live there? If not, who is looking out for the people in your MC’s town?
#WriteStuff
IDEA LINK: Find the perfect town for your WIP – in your imagination
IDEA LINK: Find the perfect town for your WIP – in your imagination
8 Tips for Creating Believable Fictional Towns
Choosing a name, borrowing from real places, adding unique characteristics, and more—author L.G. Davis shares eight tips for creating believable fictional towns.
www.writersdigest.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:30 AM
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IDEA LINK: Find the perfect town for your WIP – in your imagination
IDEA LINK: Find the perfect town for your WIP – in your imagination
Ignore the little turds in this gif. There's an inside joke here that I am not going to explain tonight. #WriteStuff
#WriteStuff Q4: City Hall in your MC’s hometown could also be the courthouse, or the center of corruption. What’s the political view of the town? Does it play into your WIP? Is it a place that matters to your characters?
a brick building with a blue sign that says ' liberty ' on it
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January 28, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Ignore the little turds in this gif. There's an inside joke here that I am not going to explain tonight. #WriteStuff
#WriteStuff Q4: City Hall in your MC’s hometown could also be the courthouse, or the center of corruption. What’s the political view of the town? Does it play into your WIP? Is it a place that matters to your characters?
a brick building with a blue sign that says ' liberty ' on it
Alt: a brick building with a blue sign that says ' liberty ' on it
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January 28, 2026 at 2:25 AM
#WriteStuff Q4: City Hall in your MC’s hometown could also be the courthouse, or the center of corruption. What’s the political view of the town? Does it play into your WIP? Is it a place that matters to your characters?
#WriteStuff Q3: Is there a library, event center, or house of worship in your town where people gather or exchange information? What’s the latest gossip where your MC lives?
a woman is dancing in a library with a sign that says biographies above her
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January 28, 2026 at 2:19 AM
#WriteStuff Q3: Is there a library, event center, or house of worship in your town where people gather or exchange information? What’s the latest gossip where your MC lives?
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IDEA LINK: Looking for your own Crabapple Cove?
IDEA LINK: Looking for your own Crabapple Cove?
Writing the Small Town Setting – Elizabeth Spann Craig
Writer Elizabeth Spann Craig offers thoughts on the small town setting and ways in which its various elements can enhance a novel.
elizabethspanncraig.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:15 AM
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IDEA LINK: Looking for your own Crabapple Cove?
IDEA LINK: Looking for your own Crabapple Cove?
#WriteStuff Q2: What is the main focus of your MC’s town? Is it an industry? A battle between rival companies? Is it the high school football field?
three football players wearing numbers 4 20 and 45 are walking on a field
Alt: three football players wearing numbers 4 20 and 45 are walking on a field
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January 28, 2026 at 2:10 AM
#WriteStuff Q2: What is the main focus of your MC’s town? Is it an industry? A battle between rival companies? Is it the high school football field?
#WriteStuff Q1: Thinking about your current WIP, tell us about the type of town where your MC lives? Big city? Suburb? Rural? Run-down? Housing boom?
a cartoon drawing of a city street with the words [ wind whistles ] on the bottom
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January 28, 2026 at 2:05 AM
#WriteStuff Q1: Thinking about your current WIP, tell us about the type of town where your MC lives? Big city? Suburb? Rural? Run-down? Housing boom?
#WriteStuff Q1: Thinking about your current WIP, tell us about the type of town where your MC lives? Big city? Suburb? Rural? Run-down? Housing boom?
a cartoon drawing of a city street with the words [ wind whistles ] on the bottom
Alt: a cartoon drawing of a city street with the words [ wind whistles ] on the bottom
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January 28, 2026 at 2:05 AM
#WriteStuff Q1: Thinking about your current WIP, tell us about the type of town where your MC lives? Big city? Suburb? Rural? Run-down? Housing boom?
Q1 at :05. Don't forget to tag #WriteStuff to your posts so we can see your thoughts.
a black and white photo of a man standing in front of a sign that says `` you are welcome '' .
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January 28, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Q1 at :05. Don't forget to tag #WriteStuff to your posts so we can see your thoughts.
Aloha! Welcome to #WriteStuff where writers talk about writing. Tonight we’re talking about your characters around town.
I’m @pamportland.org here to host this week’s conversation.
Introduce yourself and what you’ve written recently. Say hi to everyone joining tonight!
I’m @pamportland.org here to host this week’s conversation.
Introduce yourself and what you’ve written recently. Say hi to everyone joining tonight!
a green sign that says welcome to your hometown on it
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January 28, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Aloha! Welcome to #WriteStuff where writers talk about writing. Tonight we’re talking about your characters around town.
I’m @pamportland.org here to host this week’s conversation.
Introduce yourself and what you’ve written recently. Say hi to everyone joining tonight!
I’m @pamportland.org here to host this week’s conversation.
Introduce yourself and what you’ve written recently. Say hi to everyone joining tonight!
Hey Bluesky #writers, spread the word...
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat tonight at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat tonight at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
a man in a red shirt is holding a woman in a red shirt in a store
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January 28, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Hey Bluesky #writers, spread the word...
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat tonight at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat tonight at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
Hey Bluesky #writers, spread the word...
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat tomorrow at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat tomorrow at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
a group of students sit at desks in a classroom
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January 27, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Hey Bluesky #writers, spread the word...
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat tomorrow at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat tomorrow at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
Hey Bluesky #writers, spread the word...
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat on Tuesday at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat on Tuesday at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
a penguin holds a bag of money in front of a bank building
Alt: a penguin holds a bag of money in front of a bank building
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January 26, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Hey Bluesky #writers, spread the word...
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat on Tuesday at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat on Tuesday at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
Hey Bluesky #writers, spread the word...
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat on Tuesday at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat on Tuesday at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
a library shelf full of books with the word shhhh on the bottom
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January 25, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Hey Bluesky #writers, spread the word...
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat on Tuesday at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat on Tuesday at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
Hey Bluesky #writers, spread the word...
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat on Tuesday at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat on Tuesday at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
a stuffed dinosaur is sitting in a shopping cart in a grocery store
Alt: a stuffed dinosaur is sitting in a shopping cart in a grocery store
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January 24, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Hey Bluesky #writers, spread the word...
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat on Tuesday at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat on Tuesday at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
Hey Bluesky #writers, spread the word...
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat on Tuesday at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat on Tuesday at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
a fire truck from floral park is parked in front of a building
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January 23, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Hey Bluesky #writers, spread the word...
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat on Tuesday at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat on Tuesday at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
Hey Bluesky #writers, spread the word...
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat on Tuesday at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat on Tuesday at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
a large building with a cross on top of it
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January 22, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Hey Bluesky #writers, spread the word...
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat on Tuesday at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat on Tuesday at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!
Our topic will be: Around Town
#WriteStuff Q7 Give a few examples of hybrids you enjoy.
January 21, 2026 at 2:54 AM
#WriteStuff Q7 Give a few examples of hybrids you enjoy.
#WriteStuff Q6 Is parody a genre of its own?
January 21, 2026 at 2:47 AM
#WriteStuff Q6 Is parody a genre of its own?
#WriteStuff Q5 Are some genres unmixable? A noir romance for example?
January 21, 2026 at 2:36 AM
#WriteStuff Q5 Are some genres unmixable? A noir romance for example?