Dichoro
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#JanuaryWorldbuilders
Would you believe 'power swords versus Alice Auaa street fashion that turns into razor sharp shadows?'
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Would you believe 'power swords versus Alice Auaa street fashion that turns into razor sharp shadows?'
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Hey there, #JanuaryWorldbuilders! Yesterday I asked about ranged weapons, so today is for melee/close-range weapons! Whacha got for me? Are people using swords and maces? Got any cool polearms? Or are your characters conducting business with their fists, teeth, and claws?
January 20, 2026 at 10:22 AM
#JanuaryWorldbuilders
Would you believe 'power swords versus Alice Auaa street fashion that turns into razor sharp shadows?'
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Would you believe 'power swords versus Alice Auaa street fashion that turns into razor sharp shadows?'
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As someone who used to do that in my old job... Yep. I do not miss being ordered to transcribe and link tweets into a video script. It was goddamned nonsense.
hey did you know that twitter was never "the global town square?" it was never one of the biggest or coolest social media sites, it was just where journos and other wordcels and some celebs hung out so it became fodder for lazy news sites writing up stories based on some guy tweeting something
January 20, 2026 at 1:40 AM
As someone who used to do that in my old job... Yep. I do not miss being ordered to transcribe and link tweets into a video script. It was goddamned nonsense.
Placeholders almost all the way. My confidence level with names is close to zero. It's rare for me to find one that I like enough to slot in solidly.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Writing technical question!
Do you name your characters right away or do you use placeholder names?
Are the placeholders descriptive or just filler names you'll change?
Has a placeholder ever grown on you?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Writing technical question!
Do you name your characters right away or do you use placeholder names?
Are the placeholders descriptive or just filler names you'll change?
Has a placeholder ever grown on you?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
January 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Placeholders almost all the way. My confidence level with names is close to zero. It's rare for me to find one that I like enough to slot in solidly.
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goin' to see the Zombieland Saga movie tonight 🥹
January 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM
goin' to see the Zombieland Saga movie tonight 🥹
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Bet you didn't know GPS was thanks to a black woman.
Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She was 95.
Dr. Gladys West, Mathematician Whose Work Made GPS Possible, Dies at 95
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Dr. Gladys West, the pioneering mathematician whose work laid the foundation for modern GPS technology, has died. She passed away
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January 19, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Bet you didn't know GPS was thanks to a black woman.
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Back in 2022 I caught some COVID and spent a very weird week recovering and playing some backlogged games. The highlight of that week was 'Get In The Car, Loser!'
At that time in my life I didn't know it, but I needed that story.
At this time in my life, I think we all need a little more Grace.
At that time in my life I didn't know it, but I needed that story.
At this time in my life, I think we all need a little more Grace.
January 18, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Back in 2022 I caught some COVID and spent a very weird week recovering and playing some backlogged games. The highlight of that week was 'Get In The Car, Loser!'
At that time in my life I didn't know it, but I needed that story.
At this time in my life, I think we all need a little more Grace.
At that time in my life I didn't know it, but I needed that story.
At this time in my life, I think we all need a little more Grace.
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The #SmallPitch submission window is now OPEN for 48 hours!
Reminders:
- Underrep writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are ok
Once submitted, check your pitch here: database.smallpitch.org
Reminders:
- Underrep writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are ok
Once submitted, check your pitch here: database.smallpitch.org
#SmallPitch Submission Form
Please use this form to submit your pitch.
A few reminders:
You can pitch up to three manuscripts, with a limit of one pitch per manuscript.
Finished manuscripts only. No WIPs allowed!
One pitch per ...
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January 19, 2026 at 5:04 AM
The #SmallPitch submission window is now OPEN for 48 hours!
Reminders:
- Underrep writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are ok
Once submitted, check your pitch here: database.smallpitch.org
Reminders:
- Underrep writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are ok
Once submitted, check your pitch here: database.smallpitch.org
Spider might enjoy it, but she'd probably have to be dragged out of her cabin at first. Otherwise she'll be miserable in there the whole trip.
Lightning could enjoy it, if there's enough stuff aboard to keep her engaged. She's either going to finally relax and have fun or go stir crazy
Lightning could enjoy it, if there's enough stuff aboard to keep her engaged. She's either going to finally relax and have fun or go stir crazy
Saw this on Threads.
Would your characters enjoy a cruise? What would they do?
Ren would be happy with an open bar.
Amy would feel out of place, but would try to have a good time.
Fiona would lounge around the pool, showing off for Ren and Amy.
Would your characters enjoy a cruise? What would they do?
Ren would be happy with an open bar.
Amy would feel out of place, but would try to have a good time.
Fiona would lounge around the pool, showing off for Ren and Amy.
January 19, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Spider might enjoy it, but she'd probably have to be dragged out of her cabin at first. Otherwise she'll be miserable in there the whole trip.
Lightning could enjoy it, if there's enough stuff aboard to keep her engaged. She's either going to finally relax and have fun or go stir crazy
Lightning could enjoy it, if there's enough stuff aboard to keep her engaged. She's either going to finally relax and have fun or go stir crazy
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Happy MLK Day, America. Celebrate like it's Malcolm X day
January 19, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Happy MLK Day, America. Celebrate like it's Malcolm X day
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January 19, 2026 at 2:09 PM
#JanuaryWorldbuilders
Guns, staves, bows, grenades - a war of technology and magic leaves many long range weapons in play. The interesting thing is, everyone has at least some motivation to use any of the above. There's a lot of 'cultural exchange' here.
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Guns, staves, bows, grenades - a war of technology and magic leaves many long range weapons in play. The interesting thing is, everyone has at least some motivation to use any of the above. There's a lot of 'cultural exchange' here.
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#JanuaryWorldbuilders. What kind of long-range weapons are used in your world? Do they have bows? Longbows? Slingshots or darts? Or is this an age of guns, spaceships, and rockets?
January 19, 2026 at 9:36 AM
#JanuaryWorldbuilders
Guns, staves, bows, grenades - a war of technology and magic leaves many long range weapons in play. The interesting thing is, everyone has at least some motivation to use any of the above. There's a lot of 'cultural exchange' here.
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Guns, staves, bows, grenades - a war of technology and magic leaves many long range weapons in play. The interesting thing is, everyone has at least some motivation to use any of the above. There's a lot of 'cultural exchange' here.
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Spider and her opposite number are very distinct. At a glance, you'd say nothing in common. And by and large I'd share that point of view. But they have a couple of traits in common. I'd anchor their differences around their age. The ghost of old mistakes, set against the light of a new generation.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Antagonist Day!
How similar are your protagonist and antagonist?
Do they have a lot in common, torn apart by one key choice or trait? Are they polar opposites, destined to clash? Or something in between?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Antagonist Day!
How similar are your protagonist and antagonist?
Do they have a lot in common, torn apart by one key choice or trait? Are they polar opposites, destined to clash? Or something in between?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
January 18, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Spider and her opposite number are very distinct. At a glance, you'd say nothing in common. And by and large I'd share that point of view. But they have a couple of traits in common. I'd anchor their differences around their age. The ghost of old mistakes, set against the light of a new generation.
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Here are the main trio from The Last Paladin.
Brunette: Miriam Kell
Redhead: Eve Soldat
Blonde: Dinah Rey
Brunette: Miriam Kell
Redhead: Eve Soldat
Blonde: Dinah Rey
January 18, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Here are the main trio from The Last Paladin.
Brunette: Miriam Kell
Redhead: Eve Soldat
Blonde: Dinah Rey
Brunette: Miriam Kell
Redhead: Eve Soldat
Blonde: Dinah Rey
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What are five things in your upcoming release?
—a buff and angry corporate princess
—a bleeding cool trans elven thief
—an autistic pheonix bound to a jetbike that can only communicate through emojis
—fight scenes that are also sex scenes
—femininity as a commodity bartered by the patriarchy
—a buff and angry corporate princess
—a bleeding cool trans elven thief
—an autistic pheonix bound to a jetbike that can only communicate through emojis
—fight scenes that are also sex scenes
—femininity as a commodity bartered by the patriarchy
January 18, 2026 at 4:45 PM
What are five things in your upcoming release?
—a buff and angry corporate princess
—a bleeding cool trans elven thief
—an autistic pheonix bound to a jetbike that can only communicate through emojis
—fight scenes that are also sex scenes
—femininity as a commodity bartered by the patriarchy
—a buff and angry corporate princess
—a bleeding cool trans elven thief
—an autistic pheonix bound to a jetbike that can only communicate through emojis
—fight scenes that are also sex scenes
—femininity as a commodity bartered by the patriarchy
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Share a screenshot that will stress gamers out~
Might be a bit too old school for some of you youngins
Might be a bit too old school for some of you youngins
January 18, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Share a screenshot that will stress gamers out~
Might be a bit too old school for some of you youngins
Might be a bit too old school for some of you youngins
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January 18, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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Artists, quote with your faces 👀
January 17, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Artists, quote with your faces 👀
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What are five things in your upcoming release?
🦖 A Reborn Dragon Kaiju
🦹♀️ Magical Girls
🗡 Sentient Weapons
👩❤️👩 2nd Chance Sapphic Romance
♎️ Cults and Cult Leaders
💔 Lovers to Enemies
🦖 A Reborn Dragon Kaiju
🦹♀️ Magical Girls
🗡 Sentient Weapons
👩❤️👩 2nd Chance Sapphic Romance
♎️ Cults and Cult Leaders
💔 Lovers to Enemies
January 18, 2026 at 5:12 AM
What are five things in your upcoming release?
🦖 A Reborn Dragon Kaiju
🦹♀️ Magical Girls
🗡 Sentient Weapons
👩❤️👩 2nd Chance Sapphic Romance
♎️ Cults and Cult Leaders
💔 Lovers to Enemies
🦖 A Reborn Dragon Kaiju
🦹♀️ Magical Girls
🗡 Sentient Weapons
👩❤️👩 2nd Chance Sapphic Romance
♎️ Cults and Cult Leaders
💔 Lovers to Enemies
#JanuaryWorldbuilders
Rosen have a lot of armour variety. Everyone wearing an EVA suit is good practice when venturing through space, and they've built on that. Light flexible ceramite, heavy duty power armour, full sized mecha - they will always bring armour to a fight 🧵
Rosen have a lot of armour variety. Everyone wearing an EVA suit is good practice when venturing through space, and they've built on that. Light flexible ceramite, heavy duty power armour, full sized mecha - they will always bring armour to a fight 🧵
#JanuaryWorldbuilders Heya! I can't let it ONLY be weapon talk this week! What kind of armor do your characters wear? Or what kind generally is made in your world? What material is it made from?
January 18, 2026 at 11:23 AM
#JanuaryWorldbuilders
Rosen have a lot of armour variety. Everyone wearing an EVA suit is good practice when venturing through space, and they've built on that. Light flexible ceramite, heavy duty power armour, full sized mecha - they will always bring armour to a fight 🧵
Rosen have a lot of armour variety. Everyone wearing an EVA suit is good practice when venturing through space, and they've built on that. Light flexible ceramite, heavy duty power armour, full sized mecha - they will always bring armour to a fight 🧵
Spider tries to send a drone. If forced, she slinks into the shop and tries not to make eye contact with anyone. She's okay with smaller stores, but she's not going to stay in the supermarket longer than she has to.
Which probably means she has to go back at least once for stuff she missed.
Which probably means she has to go back at least once for stuff she missed.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Silly hypothetical today! Your character is going grocery shopping! What are they getting and what kind of shopper are they?
Organized list-maker? Impulse buyer? Forgets half the ingredients and has to go back?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Silly hypothetical today! Your character is going grocery shopping! What are they getting and what kind of shopper are they?
Organized list-maker? Impulse buyer? Forgets half the ingredients and has to go back?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
January 18, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Spider tries to send a drone. If forced, she slinks into the shop and tries not to make eye contact with anyone. She's okay with smaller stores, but she's not going to stay in the supermarket longer than she has to.
Which probably means she has to go back at least once for stuff she missed.
Which probably means she has to go back at least once for stuff she missed.
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Lady knight lineart:
January 18, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Lady knight lineart:
Y'know, my little political 'hot take' - a lot of centrists get mad at the idea of the left not voting for their candidate
Few of them flip that logic around. Those candidates do not work to secure the left wing vote. They expect it. Bank on it. 'Because the other side is worse'
Few of them flip that logic around. Those candidates do not work to secure the left wing vote. They expect it. Bank on it. 'Because the other side is worse'
January 17, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Y'know, my little political 'hot take' - a lot of centrists get mad at the idea of the left not voting for their candidate
Few of them flip that logic around. Those candidates do not work to secure the left wing vote. They expect it. Bank on it. 'Because the other side is worse'
Few of them flip that logic around. Those candidates do not work to secure the left wing vote. They expect it. Bank on it. 'Because the other side is worse'
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If you wish your magical girl stories hit harder and were gayer, I made The Plight of the Last Paladin for you!
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January 17, 2026 at 5:46 PM
If you wish your magical girl stories hit harder and were gayer, I made The Plight of the Last Paladin for you!
www.patreon.com/collection/1...
www.patreon.com/collection/1...
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Daughters of the Digital Empire, a 75k word romantasy to appeal to fans of I Favor the Villainess as they're both sapphic isekai stories, and Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict for the premise of a modern woman in a victorian era world.
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D.D. Ward is Writing
ddwardiswriting@gmail.com
ddwardiswriting.blogspot.com
January 17, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Daughters of the Digital Empire, a 75k word romantasy to appeal to fans of I Favor the Villainess as they're both sapphic isekai stories, and Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict for the premise of a modern woman in a victorian era world.
ddwardiswriting.blogspot.com
ddwardiswriting.blogspot.com
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Today's Zen Koan:
Awkward bird watching science geeks are the best klingons
January 17, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Today's Zen Koan: