Lucid Absence
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Lucid Absence
@lucidabsence.bsky.social
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I strive to become a decent person, but I stumble. A lot.
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 6

#Books
#BookSky💙📚
#BookChallenge
December 18, 2024 at 1:18 PM
Albus keeping me warm and making sure I stay put, while I'm ill ❤️

#cat #cats #catsky #catsofbluesky
December 18, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 5

#Books
#BookSky💙📚
#BookChallenge
December 17, 2024 at 12:55 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 4

#Books
#BookSky💙📚
#BookChallenge
December 16, 2024 at 2:57 PM
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How to filter out AI Images in Google Image Search.

Sharing this with my students so I figured I'd also share it with everyone here.

Hopefully this image is still relevant given Google's changes. Save this on your computer or phone and refer to it as needed.
March 27, 2024 at 3:11 PM
#StartingOffWrite

Well, most of the preparation is done, and with Christmas and New Year coming up, that's probably a good thing xP

But that said, I'll read through the text and tag where I need to put in work.
#StartingOffWrite

QUESTION 5

What are you going to be doing for the next 16 days to prepare for #StartingOffWrite?

Stick around for the Outro!

Quote-post with the hashtag!
December 16, 2024 at 9:31 AM
#StartingOffWrite

Different things, but what works best for me is the strategy I use for blank pages.

I have a convo on the page with myself about why I'm stuck. Usually, it's story unrelated, so I write worries, annoyances, sadnesses, to clear my head, then I brainstorm my scene, then I write.
#StartingOffWrite

QUESTION 4

How do you plan to keep going when you get stuck?

What strategies do you use for maintaining progress?

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December 16, 2024 at 9:25 AM
#StartingOffWrite

I start a conversation with myself right on the page, 'So what do I need now? I need her to get to x. How do I get there? Option a. No, b is better. Well, actually, c should happen, too'.

No longer a blank page, nothing to fear, and I get my bearings to continue into the scene.
#StartingOffWrite

QUESTION 3

How do you plan to get past the fear of the blank page?

What strategies do you use for starting a new project?

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December 16, 2024 at 9:15 AM
#StartingOffWrite

I'm not sure about comp titles. I've never been good at that.

Authors who I find inspiring are people like Diana Wynne Jones, Judith Tarr (absolutely in love with her use of language), Victor Hugo, Jack London, Mercedes Lackey, and more.
#StartingOffWrite

QUESTION 2

What comp titles or inspo sources have gone into your WIP?

Don't just limit yourself to other books! Think broad!

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December 16, 2024 at 8:51 AM
#StartingOffWrite

In Earthbound, a brother and sister find themselves trapped in a power struggle their family lost before they were even born.

If they lose this round, it will be the end of their people, the end of spirit magic, and the end of the man they thought was their enemy.
#StartingOffWrite

QUESTION 1

Introduce the WIP you're working on in January (it's okay if it changes!).

Give us a short pitch (don't worry about the wording, this is just for fun!) and, if you'd like, a graphic or art. Don't forget alt-text.

Quote-post and use the hashtag!
December 16, 2024 at 8:41 AM
Hello #StartingOffWrite :)
I'm Lucid Absence from Denmark. My genres are usually fantasy and/or sci-fi in various shapes and sizes.

I did 50k in November with my writing group, so my January Adventure will be to turn those into a digestible story.
Welcome to #StartingOffWrite!

INTRO

Introduce yourself, what genres you write, and whether you'll be doing 50k novel or Choose Your Own Adventure in January!

Don't forget to quote-post with the hashtag!
December 16, 2024 at 8:22 AM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 3

#Books

#BookSky💙📚

#BookChallenge
December 14, 2024 at 9:43 PM
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It cannot be said enough that you shouldn't trust AI-generated search results.

AI Overviews on Google are particularly egregious because they're at the very top of the results and presented to everyone by default — people who didn't ask for them and likely don't understand the problems.
I asked Google “what is the opening line of Toni Morrison’s novel Song of Solomon?” I know it roughly but I wanted the exact wording.

Google now inflicts AI responses on all searches. I was startled by just how incorrect the AI response was. Like, my god. Is this what people are using????
December 13, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 2

#Books
#BookSky💙📚
#BookChallenge
December 13, 2024 at 5:42 PM
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December 12, 2024 at 6:20 AM
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Holy crap, 5k followers!! I know some of y'alls are artists, let's see what you do. Show me a favorite piece! Artshaaaaare
#art #illustration #comics #webcomics
December 11, 2024 at 11:59 PM
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Welcome to Blue Sky!
I write articles for the resistance; you are welcome to follow.
bsky.app/profile/mrbo...

How Blue Sky Works 🧢

BlueSky doesn’t have an algorithm, to help creators grow, sharing their posts is key!

Likes show support, but REPOSTS are what expand reach and bring in new followers.

Build community-driven engagement by SHARING what you love! 💙

#BlueSkyTips #ContentCreators #SocialMedia
December 12, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Figured out what went wrong with my images (I think), so I'ma restart the book challenge.

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#Books
#BookSky💙📚
#BookChallenge
December 12, 2024 at 10:20 AM
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Cat love 🥰😍🥹
December 7, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

Day 2

#BookSky
#Books
#BookChallenge
December 6, 2024 at 2:23 PM