Dan Hunt
@danpaulhunt.bsky.social
Writer of stuff (MG/YA) | #MAWFYP 2024-25 at Bath Spa University | Falmouth University alumnus | Yorkshire Motherland | He/Him
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Tickets are on sale for our 2025 online conference! Join us to hear best-selling author Abie Longstaff deliver the keynote. Hear papers on ways to engage reluctant readers, to representations of masculinity, social justice in historical fiction & much more. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...
September 7, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Tickets are on sale for our 2025 online conference! Join us to hear best-selling author Abie Longstaff deliver the keynote. Hear papers on ways to engage reluctant readers, to representations of masculinity, social justice in historical fiction & much more. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...
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Sometimes, I long for him
July 20, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Sometimes, I long for him
The Mummy (1999) is perfect and I shall be taking no more statements on the matter.
Character, pacing, action, comedy, Brendan Fraser in a dope harness… No notes.
Character, pacing, action, comedy, Brendan Fraser in a dope harness… No notes.
July 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The Mummy (1999) is perfect and I shall be taking no more statements on the matter.
Character, pacing, action, comedy, Brendan Fraser in a dope harness… No notes.
Character, pacing, action, comedy, Brendan Fraser in a dope harness… No notes.
I'm in this one!
My article 'A Guide to Responsible Scaring' features alongside some phenomenally inspiring and thought-provoking pieces written by talented authors.
A huge thanks to the Leaf Journal team for their generosity and time, this was so much fun
My article 'A Guide to Responsible Scaring' features alongside some phenomenally inspiring and thought-provoking pieces written by talented authors.
A huge thanks to the Leaf Journal team for their generosity and time, this was so much fun
We have 10 articles with a greater international focus than ever. There are 3 emergent themes in this volume: LGBTQ+ writing; writing through a disability and mental health lens, & the broad intersection of ethics and craft. ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/issue/vie... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky
July 7, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I'm in this one!
My article 'A Guide to Responsible Scaring' features alongside some phenomenally inspiring and thought-provoking pieces written by talented authors.
A huge thanks to the Leaf Journal team for their generosity and time, this was so much fun
My article 'A Guide to Responsible Scaring' features alongside some phenomenally inspiring and thought-provoking pieces written by talented authors.
A huge thanks to the Leaf Journal team for their generosity and time, this was so much fun
Ok, so the character’s got a rifle, they take it out of the crook of their shoulder, spin it round, and hit the car window… oh, what’s that called again? Is there a verb for that? I’ll Google it.
Nevermind.
A butt stroke.
Nevermind.
A butt stroke.
June 30, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Ok, so the character’s got a rifle, they take it out of the crook of their shoulder, spin it round, and hit the car window… oh, what’s that called again? Is there a verb for that? I’ll Google it.
Nevermind.
A butt stroke.
Nevermind.
A butt stroke.
I think @junodawson.bsky.social has me in a headlock and I couldn’t be happier…
Finished Her Majesty’s Royal Coven, immediately downloaded The Shadow Cabinet.
Consumed The Shadow Cabinet, instantly preordered Human Rites.
Now, I’m chomping at the bit for my Queen B reserve on BorrowBox…
Finished Her Majesty’s Royal Coven, immediately downloaded The Shadow Cabinet.
Consumed The Shadow Cabinet, instantly preordered Human Rites.
Now, I’m chomping at the bit for my Queen B reserve on BorrowBox…
June 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
I think @junodawson.bsky.social has me in a headlock and I couldn’t be happier…
Finished Her Majesty’s Royal Coven, immediately downloaded The Shadow Cabinet.
Consumed The Shadow Cabinet, instantly preordered Human Rites.
Now, I’m chomping at the bit for my Queen B reserve on BorrowBox…
Finished Her Majesty’s Royal Coven, immediately downloaded The Shadow Cabinet.
Consumed The Shadow Cabinet, instantly preordered Human Rites.
Now, I’m chomping at the bit for my Queen B reserve on BorrowBox…
Is it an omen to find a dead crow outside your bedroom window on Friday the 13th? Asking for a friend...
June 13, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Is it an omen to find a dead crow outside your bedroom window on Friday the 13th? Asking for a friend...
May’s been one big surf ‘n’ turf… bit of sea, bit of land, probably too much on one plate but we did it anyway (and now I’m happily exhausted)
May 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM
May’s been one big surf ‘n’ turf… bit of sea, bit of land, probably too much on one plate but we did it anyway (and now I’m happily exhausted)
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Thank you to everyone who has signed our petition, 6,000+! Authors deserve to have a livelihood and compensation from their work, if you haven't signed do so now 👇
Sign the Petition
Protect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training
www.change.org
April 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Thank you to everyone who has signed our petition, 6,000+! Authors deserve to have a livelihood and compensation from their work, if you haven't signed do so now 👇
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The face I pull looking at the screen thinking I’ve written a good sentence, full well knowing I’ll probably have to delete it in a later edit #amwriting
March 31, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The face I pull looking at the screen thinking I’ve written a good sentence, full well knowing I’ll probably have to delete it in a later edit #amwriting
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I now need excuses to write people letters because these stamps are GORGEOUS.
A lovely new set of stamps is being released by the Royal Mail next week featuring famous myths and legends of the UK designed by Adam Simpson, including Nessie, Black Shuck and the Grindylow! #philately
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
shop.royalmail.com/special-stam...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
shop.royalmail.com/special-stam...
March 31, 2025 at 7:34 AM
I now need excuses to write people letters because these stamps are GORGEOUS.
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Tell us how much of that 90 minutes was 'No, *you* hang up'
March 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Tell us how much of that 90 minutes was 'No, *you* hang up'
I never want to use Ticketmaster again.
On the bright side, I’m seeing Mumford & Sons in December - whoop, whoop!!
On the bright side, I’m seeing Mumford & Sons in December - whoop, whoop!!
March 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
I never want to use Ticketmaster again.
On the bright side, I’m seeing Mumford & Sons in December - whoop, whoop!!
On the bright side, I’m seeing Mumford & Sons in December - whoop, whoop!!
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Established authors, if an aspiring writer asked you what you think they need to ensure a long-term writing career, what would you say?
Mine, based on speaking to A LOT of authors, would be - stamina, a thick skin, an openness to learn, enthusiasm for self-promotion & other author friends you trust
Mine, based on speaking to A LOT of authors, would be - stamina, a thick skin, an openness to learn, enthusiasm for self-promotion & other author friends you trust
March 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Established authors, if an aspiring writer asked you what you think they need to ensure a long-term writing career, what would you say?
Mine, based on speaking to A LOT of authors, would be - stamina, a thick skin, an openness to learn, enthusiasm for self-promotion & other author friends you trust
Mine, based on speaking to A LOT of authors, would be - stamina, a thick skin, an openness to learn, enthusiasm for self-promotion & other author friends you trust
Sometimes I consider starting a food account, but some days it’s pretty ramen and burrata pasta, and others (most days) it’s frozen pizza
March 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Sometimes I consider starting a food account, but some days it’s pretty ramen and burrata pasta, and others (most days) it’s frozen pizza
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contemplating a book cull and i found a place in nyc that exchanges your book donations for pickles. and i think that's beautiful
March 11, 2025 at 11:42 PM
contemplating a book cull and i found a place in nyc that exchanges your book donations for pickles. and i think that's beautiful
Touched some big rocks in Avebury at the weekend - y’know, the biggest stone circle in the world?! So much cool writing inspiration, highly recommend
March 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Touched some big rocks in Avebury at the weekend - y’know, the biggest stone circle in the world?! So much cool writing inspiration, highly recommend
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Happy World Book Day 🎉
📷 Backstory, London
📷 Backstory, London
March 6, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Happy World Book Day 🎉
📷 Backstory, London
📷 Backstory, London
A spot of star (or should I say planet) gazing at White Horse Hill the other night 🪐
It was freezing cold, but we managed to spot Venus, Mercury, Mars, and Saturn!
It was freezing cold, but we managed to spot Venus, Mercury, Mars, and Saturn!
March 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A spot of star (or should I say planet) gazing at White Horse Hill the other night 🪐
It was freezing cold, but we managed to spot Venus, Mercury, Mars, and Saturn!
It was freezing cold, but we managed to spot Venus, Mercury, Mars, and Saturn!
The album protesting UK copyright law and AI is ironically really good ambient sound for writing…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
February 28, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The album protesting UK copyright law and AI is ironically really good ambient sound for writing…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Is anyone out there…? 🕯️
Hello, BlueSky! After a brief hiatus, I’m returning to social media - with a ✨sparkly new platform✨ (Farewell, Elon)
If you don’t know me, I’m Dan - writer of all sorts, currently studying MA Writing for Young People at Bath Spa Uni.
Hello, BlueSky! After a brief hiatus, I’m returning to social media - with a ✨sparkly new platform✨ (Farewell, Elon)
If you don’t know me, I’m Dan - writer of all sorts, currently studying MA Writing for Young People at Bath Spa Uni.
February 28, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Is anyone out there…? 🕯️
Hello, BlueSky! After a brief hiatus, I’m returning to social media - with a ✨sparkly new platform✨ (Farewell, Elon)
If you don’t know me, I’m Dan - writer of all sorts, currently studying MA Writing for Young People at Bath Spa Uni.
Hello, BlueSky! After a brief hiatus, I’m returning to social media - with a ✨sparkly new platform✨ (Farewell, Elon)
If you don’t know me, I’m Dan - writer of all sorts, currently studying MA Writing for Young People at Bath Spa Uni.