Damiana Beckett
@damianabeckett.bsky.social
Spicy Romance Writer
1k written this morning. struggling with a scene transition. Will chew on it and come back later.
October 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
1k written this morning. struggling with a scene transition. Will chew on it and come back later.
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The author community really needs to talk about how we are all so worried about art commissions, special editions, and audiobooks to the point that some writers are forgetting about the meat and potatoes of their business: writing damn good books.
October 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The author community really needs to talk about how we are all so worried about art commissions, special editions, and audiobooks to the point that some writers are forgetting about the meat and potatoes of their business: writing damn good books.
So NaNoWriMo is back with NaNo 2.0
No forums or messaging options this time to keep young writers safe after what happened last time
and No AI advocacy with the encouragement to rely on your own creativity
Chris Baty is back at the helm. Can he make NaNo a thing again?
No forums or messaging options this time to keep young writers safe after what happened last time
and No AI advocacy with the encouragement to rely on your own creativity
Chris Baty is back at the helm. Can he make NaNo a thing again?
October 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
So NaNoWriMo is back with NaNo 2.0
No forums or messaging options this time to keep young writers safe after what happened last time
and No AI advocacy with the encouragement to rely on your own creativity
Chris Baty is back at the helm. Can he make NaNo a thing again?
No forums or messaging options this time to keep young writers safe after what happened last time
and No AI advocacy with the encouragement to rely on your own creativity
Chris Baty is back at the helm. Can he make NaNo a thing again?
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Hi, if you are an author, and you have a virtual assistant? You should be paying them fairly. I don't give a fuck if your assistant is your best friend or your cousin. You should be paying them and paying them fairly.
And if you can't pay them fairly? Then don't have an assistant.
And if you can't pay them fairly? Then don't have an assistant.
October 11, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Hi, if you are an author, and you have a virtual assistant? You should be paying them fairly. I don't give a fuck if your assistant is your best friend or your cousin. You should be paying them and paying them fairly.
And if you can't pay them fairly? Then don't have an assistant.
And if you can't pay them fairly? Then don't have an assistant.
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I'm looking for a couple of audiobooks.
I'm kind of in a non fiction mood, history, bio, botany - but I'm also open to SFF.
Anything yall listen to lately that was good?
I'm kind of in a non fiction mood, history, bio, botany - but I'm also open to SFF.
Anything yall listen to lately that was good?
October 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I'm looking for a couple of audiobooks.
I'm kind of in a non fiction mood, history, bio, botany - but I'm also open to SFF.
Anything yall listen to lately that was good?
I'm kind of in a non fiction mood, history, bio, botany - but I'm also open to SFF.
Anything yall listen to lately that was good?
no writing today
doing the parenting thing
planning to spend most of the day tomorrow writing tho.
doing the parenting thing
planning to spend most of the day tomorrow writing tho.
October 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
no writing today
doing the parenting thing
planning to spend most of the day tomorrow writing tho.
doing the parenting thing
planning to spend most of the day tomorrow writing tho.
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Using this as justification for all my exceedingly long-winded sentences in the future. Now I just need someone to champion ellipses and my writing power will be complete!
This Hungarian Author Once Wrote a 400-Page Book With a Single Period. Now, László Krasznahorkai Is a Nobel Prize Winner
The 71-year-old recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature is known for his long, winding sentences
www.smithsonianmag.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Using this as justification for all my exceedingly long-winded sentences in the future. Now I just need someone to champion ellipses and my writing power will be complete!
Tonight I'm just day dreaming
Started writing this morning and haven't been this excited to write in what feels like a long time
#FirstDraftFall #WeeknightWriters #RoughDraftChallenge
Started writing this morning and haven't been this excited to write in what feels like a long time
#FirstDraftFall #WeeknightWriters #RoughDraftChallenge
#FirstDraftFall Check-In #WritingCommunity
Let us know about your progress today. What aspect of story planning are you working on tonight? If you've already worked on your WIP today, how did it go?
Let us know about your progress today. What aspect of story planning are you working on tonight? If you've already worked on your WIP today, how did it go?
October 9, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Tonight I'm just day dreaming
Started writing this morning and haven't been this excited to write in what feels like a long time
#FirstDraftFall #WeeknightWriters #RoughDraftChallenge
Started writing this morning and haven't been this excited to write in what feels like a long time
#FirstDraftFall #WeeknightWriters #RoughDraftChallenge
Story 1/4
Nic is an employee relations analyst and the most optimist guy who has ever loved Christmas
His assistant, Clara, is a grinch with severe resting bitch face...except when she thinks know one is looking...and shes looking at Nic...
#FirstDraftFall #ChristmasRomance #RoughDraftChallenge
Nic is an employee relations analyst and the most optimist guy who has ever loved Christmas
His assistant, Clara, is a grinch with severe resting bitch face...except when she thinks know one is looking...and shes looking at Nic...
#FirstDraftFall #ChristmasRomance #RoughDraftChallenge
#WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall Who's the main character of your #FirstDraftFall story?
These questions are from our First Draft Fall worksheets! For the full worksheets, join our membership program at ko-fi.com/weeknightw...
These questions are from our First Draft Fall worksheets! For the full worksheets, join our membership program at ko-fi.com/weeknightw...
October 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Story 1/4
Nic is an employee relations analyst and the most optimist guy who has ever loved Christmas
His assistant, Clara, is a grinch with severe resting bitch face...except when she thinks know one is looking...and shes looking at Nic...
#FirstDraftFall #ChristmasRomance #RoughDraftChallenge
Nic is an employee relations analyst and the most optimist guy who has ever loved Christmas
His assistant, Clara, is a grinch with severe resting bitch face...except when she thinks know one is looking...and shes looking at Nic...
#FirstDraftFall #ChristmasRomance #RoughDraftChallenge
woke up inspired
1200 words written and now I need breakfast and a shower.
#RoughDraftChallenge #FirstDraftFall
1200 words written and now I need breakfast and a shower.
#RoughDraftChallenge #FirstDraftFall
October 8, 2025 at 11:37 AM
woke up inspired
1200 words written and now I need breakfast and a shower.
#RoughDraftChallenge #FirstDraftFall
1200 words written and now I need breakfast and a shower.
#RoughDraftChallenge #FirstDraftFall
I'm working on a 4 story romance series, each with 2 MCs
Book 1 - Nic the boss and Clara the assistant
2 - Jack the musician and Evie the historian
4 - Felix the computer guy and Stella the antiques dealer
5 - Chris the heir and Holly the baker
#WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall #WriteSky #PlotTober
Book 1 - Nic the boss and Clara the assistant
2 - Jack the musician and Evie the historian
4 - Felix the computer guy and Stella the antiques dealer
5 - Chris the heir and Holly the baker
#WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall #WriteSky #PlotTober
#WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall Who's the main character of your #FirstDraftFall story?
These questions are from our First Draft Fall worksheets! For the full worksheets, join our membership program at ko-fi.com/weeknightw...
These questions are from our First Draft Fall worksheets! For the full worksheets, join our membership program at ko-fi.com/weeknightw...
October 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I'm working on a 4 story romance series, each with 2 MCs
Book 1 - Nic the boss and Clara the assistant
2 - Jack the musician and Evie the historian
4 - Felix the computer guy and Stella the antiques dealer
5 - Chris the heir and Holly the baker
#WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall #WriteSky #PlotTober
Book 1 - Nic the boss and Clara the assistant
2 - Jack the musician and Evie the historian
4 - Felix the computer guy and Stella the antiques dealer
5 - Chris the heir and Holly the baker
#WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall #WriteSky #PlotTober
Hey #FirstDraftFall #RoughDraftChallenge #PlotTober #WriteSky peeps
Are you rewarding yourself for hitting various word count goals? What are some rewards you're going for?
Looking for non-food rewards to give myself this season
Are you rewarding yourself for hitting various word count goals? What are some rewards you're going for?
Looking for non-food rewards to give myself this season
October 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Hey #FirstDraftFall #RoughDraftChallenge #PlotTober #WriteSky peeps
Are you rewarding yourself for hitting various word count goals? What are some rewards you're going for?
Looking for non-food rewards to give myself this season
Are you rewarding yourself for hitting various word count goals? What are some rewards you're going for?
Looking for non-food rewards to give myself this season
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Summary of comments:
(1) Last study I saw showed USA reading rates *increasing* in kid & retired groups, declining only in working age adults
(2) France also has smart phones, video games, COVID etc.
(3) Agreed audiobooks are great for commutes, but labor causes the commutes
It’s a labor issue.
(1) Last study I saw showed USA reading rates *increasing* in kid & retired groups, declining only in working age adults
(2) France also has smart phones, video games, COVID etc.
(3) Agreed audiobooks are great for commutes, but labor causes the commutes
It’s a labor issue.
October 7, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Summary of comments:
(1) Last study I saw showed USA reading rates *increasing* in kid & retired groups, declining only in working age adults
(2) France also has smart phones, video games, COVID etc.
(3) Agreed audiobooks are great for commutes, but labor causes the commutes
It’s a labor issue.
(1) Last study I saw showed USA reading rates *increasing* in kid & retired groups, declining only in working age adults
(2) France also has smart phones, video games, COVID etc.
(3) Agreed audiobooks are great for commutes, but labor causes the commutes
It’s a labor issue.
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I see pieces like this a lot, often w/ a spin of lamenting cultural degeneration, but reading is a LABOR issue, it’s declined because so many people are working overtime or two jobs & employers expect after hours work. France has Earth’s highest reading rate b/c long lunch breaks & labor protections
October 7, 2025 at 12:25 AM
I see pieces like this a lot, often w/ a spin of lamenting cultural degeneration, but reading is a LABOR issue, it’s declined because so many people are working overtime or two jobs & employers expect after hours work. France has Earth’s highest reading rate b/c long lunch breaks & labor protections
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I will also say this does address the rising epidemic of illiteracy and reading comprehension in this country. The big five publishers in particular could do more about this, but they won't because they are short sighted and they simply don't care.
I see pieces like this a lot, often w/ a spin of lamenting cultural degeneration, but reading is a LABOR issue, it’s declined because so many people are working overtime or two jobs & employers expect after hours work. France has Earth’s highest reading rate b/c long lunch breaks & labor protections
October 7, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I will also say this does address the rising epidemic of illiteracy and reading comprehension in this country. The big five publishers in particular could do more about this, but they won't because they are short sighted and they simply don't care.
I've got my project for #FirstDraftFall 50-75% outlined and prepped
a lot of my energy this coming week will be towards prepping my home and space for me to focus
(we're swapping out desks in the office, cleaning, and I'm meal prepping)
#PlotTober #WriteSky
a lot of my energy this coming week will be towards prepping my home and space for me to focus
(we're swapping out desks in the office, cleaning, and I'm meal prepping)
#PlotTober #WriteSky
October 7, 2025 at 11:27 AM
I've got my project for #FirstDraftFall 50-75% outlined and prepped
a lot of my energy this coming week will be towards prepping my home and space for me to focus
(we're swapping out desks in the office, cleaning, and I'm meal prepping)
#PlotTober #WriteSky
a lot of my energy this coming week will be towards prepping my home and space for me to focus
(we're swapping out desks in the office, cleaning, and I'm meal prepping)
#PlotTober #WriteSky
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Ok cleaning up accounts
from here all my #PlotTober and #WriteSky posts will be over at @damianabeckett.bsky.social
so I can focus this account on Christmas, #BakeSky and crafts
from here all my #PlotTober and #WriteSky posts will be over at @damianabeckett.bsky.social
so I can focus this account on Christmas, #BakeSky and crafts
October 7, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Ok cleaning up accounts
from here all my #PlotTober and #WriteSky posts will be over at @damianabeckett.bsky.social
so I can focus this account on Christmas, #BakeSky and crafts
from here all my #PlotTober and #WriteSky posts will be over at @damianabeckett.bsky.social
so I can focus this account on Christmas, #BakeSky and crafts
as someone who is no contact with my family because of their hate
it was the most difficult decision I ever made and I only did it when I realized contact meant putting my own child in mental/emotional danger.
it was the most difficult decision I ever made and I only did it when I realized contact meant putting my own child in mental/emotional danger.
Most of the time, kids want to stay connected with their parents, and have little choice other than to go no contact.
If your kid isn't speaking to you, it's 95% likely that it's your fault.
If your kid isn't speaking to you, it's 95% likely that it's your fault.
September 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
as someone who is no contact with my family because of their hate
it was the most difficult decision I ever made and I only did it when I realized contact meant putting my own child in mental/emotional danger.
it was the most difficult decision I ever made and I only did it when I realized contact meant putting my own child in mental/emotional danger.
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For people considering using AI for brainstorming.
Go buy an oblique strategies deck and a deck of tarot cards. Boom. Done.
Go buy an oblique strategies deck and a deck of tarot cards. Boom. Done.
“I use it for brainstorming.” is quickly becoming my most hated pro-AI statement.
YOU TOOK YOUR BRAIN OUT OF THE EQUATION. THAT IS NOT BRAINSTORMING.
YOU TOOK YOUR BRAIN OUT OF THE EQUATION. THAT IS NOT BRAINSTORMING.
September 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
For people considering using AI for brainstorming.
Go buy an oblique strategies deck and a deck of tarot cards. Boom. Done.
Go buy an oblique strategies deck and a deck of tarot cards. Boom. Done.
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BILL, BILL, BILL, BILL, BILL!!!
September 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
BILL, BILL, BILL, BILL, BILL!!!
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The funny thing here is that this is the most amazing advertising someone selling curses on Etsy could hope for.
Megyn Kelly has called on Etsy to burn the witches.
"You're playing with fire messing with this stuff. There are actually are demons in this world. Calling up the spirit world, in particular the devil's spirit world, can actually have real world consequences. It's not something to mess with!"
"You're playing with fire messing with this stuff. There are actually are demons in this world. Calling up the spirit world, in particular the devil's spirit world, can actually have real world consequences. It's not something to mess with!"
September 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM
The funny thing here is that this is the most amazing advertising someone selling curses on Etsy could hope for.
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It occurs to me that fantasy fiction has massively misrepresented how fucking weird actual cults are.
Things would be a lot saner in 2025 if they were all just hiding in the shadows, wearing masks and trying to resurrect some long-dead demon lord.
Things would be a lot saner in 2025 if they were all just hiding in the shadows, wearing masks and trying to resurrect some long-dead demon lord.
September 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
It occurs to me that fantasy fiction has massively misrepresented how fucking weird actual cults are.
Things would be a lot saner in 2025 if they were all just hiding in the shadows, wearing masks and trying to resurrect some long-dead demon lord.
Things would be a lot saner in 2025 if they were all just hiding in the shadows, wearing masks and trying to resurrect some long-dead demon lord.
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Looking for something to fill the NaNoWriMo-shaped voice in your life? Check out #FirstDraftFall, our challenge to write a first draft in the fall, separated into three parts:
October - Planning
November - Drafting
December (until the 12th) - Wrapping up
See the full schedule at the link below!
October - Planning
November - Drafting
December (until the 12th) - Wrapping up
See the full schedule at the link below!
#FirstDraftFall - Weeknight Writers
The Weeknight Writers answer to NaNoWriMo, #FirstDraftFall is a challenge to write a first draft in October - December.
weeknightwriters.com
September 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Looking for something to fill the NaNoWriMo-shaped voice in your life? Check out #FirstDraftFall, our challenge to write a first draft in the fall, separated into three parts:
October - Planning
November - Drafting
December (until the 12th) - Wrapping up
See the full schedule at the link below!
October - Planning
November - Drafting
December (until the 12th) - Wrapping up
See the full schedule at the link below!
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I AM SCREAMING! I just hit my patron goal for the year! I am a Black trans disabled author, and this is my only income. So it means the world to me that you folks are supporting me and giving me the money that I need to publish more Black centered queer and trans romance. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
September 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I AM SCREAMING! I just hit my patron goal for the year! I am a Black trans disabled author, and this is my only income. So it means the world to me that you folks are supporting me and giving me the money that I need to publish more Black centered queer and trans romance. ❤️❤️❤️❤️