Evelyn Fenn
@evelynfenn.bsky.social
Asexual. Aromantic. Author with two published novels to my name: ‘Friends Without Benefits’ and ‘How to Share a Cat and Other Life Lessons’. I’m querying a third while working on a fourth.
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Evelyn Fenn
@evelynfenn.bsky.social
· Aug 30
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My published books are:
✨Friends Without Benefits
✨How to Share a Cat and Other Life Lessons
Both contemporary, with #asexual / queer main characters.
My published books are:
✨Friends Without Benefits
✨How to Share a Cat and Other Life Lessons
Both contemporary, with #asexual / queer main characters.
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As a month, overall good, mostly because I have time off. (Holiday!)
Writing wise, a mixed bag. Most of a short story written, but it & other projects on hold for a few days. (Did I mention holiday?)
Hopefully new places will inspire. They usually do & I brought my trusty notebook.
As a month, overall good, mostly because I have time off. (Holiday!)
Writing wise, a mixed bag. Most of a short story written, but it & other projects on hold for a few days. (Did I mention holiday?)
Hopefully new places will inspire. They usually do & I brought my trusty notebook.
#pretendpanel, fascinating takes as always yesterday, thank you! A change of pace today...
November 15th: Halfway through the month! How's it going so far? (Whether you're in a November challenge or not, have a little reflection on your writing)
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November 15th: Halfway through the month! How's it going so far? (Whether you're in a November challenge or not, have a little reflection on your writing)
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
November 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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As a month, overall good, mostly because I have time off. (Holiday!)
Writing wise, a mixed bag. Most of a short story written, but it & other projects on hold for a few days. (Did I mention holiday?)
Hopefully new places will inspire. They usually do & I brought my trusty notebook.
As a month, overall good, mostly because I have time off. (Holiday!)
Writing wise, a mixed bag. Most of a short story written, but it & other projects on hold for a few days. (Did I mention holiday?)
Hopefully new places will inspire. They usually do & I brought my trusty notebook.
#PretendPanel
No month will suit everyone. But what is magic about November? The assumption people in the Northern hemisphere spend more time indoors as days shorten?
Perhaps the month should vary every year so we all get a chance of finding one which matches personal preferences.
No month will suit everyone. But what is magic about November? The assumption people in the Northern hemisphere spend more time indoors as days shorten?
Perhaps the month should vary every year so we all get a chance of finding one which matches personal preferences.
#pretendpanel, even before the last big controversy, November challenges have had their ups and downs. Tell me...
November 14th: BIG Challenges during November - what's your take? Good/bad tradition?
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November 14th: BIG Challenges during November - what's your take? Good/bad tradition?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
November 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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No month will suit everyone. But what is magic about November? The assumption people in the Northern hemisphere spend more time indoors as days shorten?
Perhaps the month should vary every year so we all get a chance of finding one which matches personal preferences.
No month will suit everyone. But what is magic about November? The assumption people in the Northern hemisphere spend more time indoors as days shorten?
Perhaps the month should vary every year so we all get a chance of finding one which matches personal preferences.
#PretendPanel
My personal goals tend to be milestones, not word counts; however, I have a knack for missing these. Target dates turn out to be a moveable feast and time is elastic.
I prioritise and meet deadlines set by others better than self-imposed ones.
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors
My personal goals tend to be milestones, not word counts; however, I have a knack for missing these. Target dates turn out to be a moveable feast and time is elastic.
I prioritise and meet deadlines set by others better than self-imposed ones.
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors
#pretendpanel heyyyyy it's me, even though I may look different (still need to change the graphic to have my new handle lol)
November 8th: (outside of November challenges, if you partake) do you have a daily/weekly/monthly goal most of the time?
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November 8th: (outside of November challenges, if you partake) do you have a daily/weekly/monthly goal most of the time?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
November 8, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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My personal goals tend to be milestones, not word counts; however, I have a knack for missing these. Target dates turn out to be a moveable feast and time is elastic.
I prioritise and meet deadlines set by others better than self-imposed ones.
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors
My personal goals tend to be milestones, not word counts; however, I have a knack for missing these. Target dates turn out to be a moveable feast and time is elastic.
I prioritise and meet deadlines set by others better than self-imposed ones.
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors
Wordle in one today.
That’s never going to happen again…unless I change my start word, and after all this time that feels like betrayal, like dropping a best friend and loyal partner.
That’s never going to happen again…unless I change my start word, and after all this time that feels like betrayal, like dropping a best friend and loyal partner.
November 8, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Wordle in one today.
That’s never going to happen again…unless I change my start word, and after all this time that feels like betrayal, like dropping a best friend and loyal partner.
That’s never going to happen again…unless I change my start word, and after all this time that feels like betrayal, like dropping a best friend and loyal partner.
#PretendPanel #Writers #Authors
I envy people who are this organised. I knew someone who wrote 500 words a day and made writing their PhD thesis look easy.
But I write in fits and starts, and I refuse to beat myself up when the words won’t come. Guilt & failure sap energy which can be used better.
I envy people who are this organised. I knew someone who wrote 500 words a day and made writing their PhD thesis look easy.
But I write in fits and starts, and I refuse to beat myself up when the words won’t come. Guilt & failure sap energy which can be used better.
Greetings, #pretendpanel! One week into writeathon month, I'm wondering how you feel about this notorious topic...
November 7th: X number of words per day - are you a fan of this approach or not?
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November 7th: X number of words per day - are you a fan of this approach or not?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
November 7, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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I envy people who are this organised. I knew someone who wrote 500 words a day and made writing their PhD thesis look easy.
But I write in fits and starts, and I refuse to beat myself up when the words won’t come. Guilt & failure sap energy which can be used better.
I envy people who are this organised. I knew someone who wrote 500 words a day and made writing their PhD thesis look easy.
But I write in fits and starts, and I refuse to beat myself up when the words won’t come. Guilt & failure sap energy which can be used better.
#Bookvember
Three series come to mind (which date and locate (UK) me!)
- Observer book of… Pocket guides on many topics
- I Spy… topic based booklets you filled in
- Ladybird books
Lots of nerdery about many things, but birds is the one that stuck with me.
Three series come to mind (which date and locate (UK) me!)
- Observer book of… Pocket guides on many topics
- I Spy… topic based booklets you filled in
- Ladybird books
Lots of nerdery about many things, but birds is the one that stuck with me.
Welcome to #Bookvember Day 4!
Follow the directions on the prompt card and share your love of the written word with others.
#BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity
Follow the directions on the prompt card and share your love of the written word with others.
#BookSky #WriteSky #Books #Authors #WritingCommunity
November 4, 2025 at 11:43 AM
#Bookvember
Three series come to mind (which date and locate (UK) me!)
- Observer book of… Pocket guides on many topics
- I Spy… topic based booklets you filled in
- Ladybird books
Lots of nerdery about many things, but birds is the one that stuck with me.
Three series come to mind (which date and locate (UK) me!)
- Observer book of… Pocket guides on many topics
- I Spy… topic based booklets you filled in
- Ladybird books
Lots of nerdery about many things, but birds is the one that stuck with me.
#PretendPanel #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors
Huge thanks to everyone who replied.
I think I might try plotting (contrary to my pantster instincts) and writing some snippets from both POVs, and see where that takes me.
No matter what transpires, I’ll have fun on the way.
Huge thanks to everyone who replied.
I think I might try plotting (contrary to my pantster instincts) and writing some snippets from both POVs, and see where that takes me.
No matter what transpires, I’ll have fun on the way.
#PretendPanel #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors
I’m wondering, has anyone tried writing the same story from two different POVs then chosen the one they like best at the end? (I don’t want to write a dual POV novel.)
Is this a crazy idea? Or is it brilliant?
(I’m leaning toward crazy.)
I’m wondering, has anyone tried writing the same story from two different POVs then chosen the one they like best at the end? (I don’t want to write a dual POV novel.)
Is this a crazy idea? Or is it brilliant?
(I’m leaning toward crazy.)
It's that time again, #pretendpanel. Thank you for a fun month of answers to my questions.
October 31st: Freebie Friday... or should I say Freaky Friday? Post anything!
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
October 31st: Freebie Friday... or should I say Freaky Friday? Post anything!
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
November 1, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Huge thanks to everyone who replied.
I think I might try plotting (contrary to my pantster instincts) and writing some snippets from both POVs, and see where that takes me.
No matter what transpires, I’ll have fun on the way.
Huge thanks to everyone who replied.
I think I might try plotting (contrary to my pantster instincts) and writing some snippets from both POVs, and see where that takes me.
No matter what transpires, I’ll have fun on the way.
#PretendPanel
No, because:
1) I work to targets in my day job. I don’t want to add more pressure to my life; I want writing to be fun, not a chore.
2) I have other commitments this month. I can’t add a writeathon to the pile.
3) I’m blissfully ignorant about where people sign up to these anyway.
No, because:
1) I work to targets in my day job. I don’t want to add more pressure to my life; I want writing to be fun, not a chore.
2) I have other commitments this month. I can’t add a writeathon to the pile.
3) I’m blissfully ignorant about where people sign up to these anyway.
#pretendpanel, this month we're talking around the subject of writeathons!
November 1st: Are you participating in a November writeathon? If so, which one and/or which project/s are you working on?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
November 1st: Are you participating in a November writeathon? If so, which one and/or which project/s are you working on?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
November 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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No, because:
1) I work to targets in my day job. I don’t want to add more pressure to my life; I want writing to be fun, not a chore.
2) I have other commitments this month. I can’t add a writeathon to the pile.
3) I’m blissfully ignorant about where people sign up to these anyway.
No, because:
1) I work to targets in my day job. I don’t want to add more pressure to my life; I want writing to be fun, not a chore.
2) I have other commitments this month. I can’t add a writeathon to the pile.
3) I’m blissfully ignorant about where people sign up to these anyway.
#PretendPanel #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors
I’m wondering, has anyone tried writing the same story from two different POVs then chosen the one they like best at the end? (I don’t want to write a dual POV novel.)
Is this a crazy idea? Or is it brilliant?
(I’m leaning toward crazy.)
I’m wondering, has anyone tried writing the same story from two different POVs then chosen the one they like best at the end? (I don’t want to write a dual POV novel.)
Is this a crazy idea? Or is it brilliant?
(I’m leaning toward crazy.)
It's that time again, #pretendpanel. Thank you for a fun month of answers to my questions.
October 31st: Freebie Friday... or should I say Freaky Friday? Post anything!
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
October 31st: Freebie Friday... or should I say Freaky Friday? Post anything!
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
October 31, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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I’m wondering, has anyone tried writing the same story from two different POVs then chosen the one they like best at the end? (I don’t want to write a dual POV novel.)
Is this a crazy idea? Or is it brilliant?
(I’m leaning toward crazy.)
I’m wondering, has anyone tried writing the same story from two different POVs then chosen the one they like best at the end? (I don’t want to write a dual POV novel.)
Is this a crazy idea? Or is it brilliant?
(I’m leaning toward crazy.)
#PretendPanel
Not really. Instead, I’d say writing is the treat I give myself after I’ve fulfilled my day job and other obligations.
If I disciplined myself to write to a schedule then I might need treats to motivate me. But generally I write only when I’m in the mood to.
Not really. Instead, I’d say writing is the treat I give myself after I’ve fulfilled my day job and other obligations.
If I disciplined myself to write to a schedule then I might need treats to motivate me. But generally I write only when I’m in the mood to.
#pretendpanel, I like today's question a lot 😍 Thank you again @longwaydownbook.bsky.social for writing this month's questions!
October 25th: Are there any treats you give yourself to help making the writing process easier?
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October 25th: Are there any treats you give yourself to help making the writing process easier?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
October 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Not really. Instead, I’d say writing is the treat I give myself after I’ve fulfilled my day job and other obligations.
If I disciplined myself to write to a schedule then I might need treats to motivate me. But generally I write only when I’m in the mood to.
Not really. Instead, I’d say writing is the treat I give myself after I’ve fulfilled my day job and other obligations.
If I disciplined myself to write to a schedule then I might need treats to motivate me. But generally I write only when I’m in the mood to.
#PretendPanel
I 💖:
- when the story flows from my subconscious rather than me having to think deliberately about every word & plot point. It’s magic, heady & exciting.
- when characters & plots surprise me, and ideas pop up unexpectedly.
- the sense of accomplishment when I reach The End.
I 💖:
- when the story flows from my subconscious rather than me having to think deliberately about every word & plot point. It’s magic, heady & exciting.
- when characters & plots surprise me, and ideas pop up unexpectedly.
- the sense of accomplishment when I reach The End.
Hello #pretendpanel! Can't believe how fast this month has gone. Tell me...
October 24th: Is there anything about the writing process or about any of your writing projects that brings you life?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
October 24th: Is there anything about the writing process or about any of your writing projects that brings you life?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
October 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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I 💖:
- when the story flows from my subconscious rather than me having to think deliberately about every word & plot point. It’s magic, heady & exciting.
- when characters & plots surprise me, and ideas pop up unexpectedly.
- the sense of accomplishment when I reach The End.
I 💖:
- when the story flows from my subconscious rather than me having to think deliberately about every word & plot point. It’s magic, heady & exciting.
- when characters & plots surprise me, and ideas pop up unexpectedly.
- the sense of accomplishment when I reach The End.
#PretendPanel
Besides querying, promotion, failing to deal with social media and juggling the day job?
When the world leans more to the right and I tick off yet another square in my bingo card of plot points from the novel I believed in but nobody picked up. Yeah, those rejections sting! 🐝
Besides querying, promotion, failing to deal with social media and juggling the day job?
When the world leans more to the right and I tick off yet another square in my bingo card of plot points from the novel I believed in but nobody picked up. Yeah, those rejections sting! 🐝
#pretendpanel I once again must catch up with your responses tomorrow. I'm at another all-day writing event. For now, tell me...
October 18th: Is there anything about the writing process or about any of your writing projects that drains you?
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October 18th: Is there anything about the writing process or about any of your writing projects that drains you?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
October 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Besides querying, promotion, failing to deal with social media and juggling the day job?
When the world leans more to the right and I tick off yet another square in my bingo card of plot points from the novel I believed in but nobody picked up. Yeah, those rejections sting! 🐝
Besides querying, promotion, failing to deal with social media and juggling the day job?
When the world leans more to the right and I tick off yet another square in my bingo card of plot points from the novel I believed in but nobody picked up. Yeah, those rejections sting! 🐝
Maybe I haven’t yet killed enough darlings for them to rise from the grave and haunt me or maybe I’m a callous serial killer who wields an ax with no remorse. Either way, my victims have remained buried firmly six feet under. 💀🪦 🧟♂️👻
So far.
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So far.
#PretendPanel #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors
Hello #pretenpanel! Dropping this before a busy day tomorrow, so I will be delayed in responding, but I am keen to know...
October 17th: They say sometimes you have to kill your darlings. Which of your darlings just don't stay dead?
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October 17th: They say sometimes you have to kill your darlings. Which of your darlings just don't stay dead?
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October 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Maybe I haven’t yet killed enough darlings for them to rise from the grave and haunt me or maybe I’m a callous serial killer who wields an ax with no remorse. Either way, my victims have remained buried firmly six feet under. 💀🪦 🧟♂️👻
So far.
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So far.
#PretendPanel #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors
#PretendPanel
Dick Francis. Not only because I loved his books and heroes but also because I have core memories of the summer I was introduced to them. I remember when and where I read them, and later reading his new books became part of our family Christmas traditions. I met him once too.
Dick Francis. Not only because I loved his books and heroes but also because I have core memories of the summer I was introduced to them. I remember when and where I read them, and later reading his new books became part of our family Christmas traditions. I met him once too.
#pretendpanel I can't wait to catch up with your responses! Life is super busy here - I'm at a fundraising dinner right now - but let me know...
October 11th: Is there a deceased author, writer, or poet that you've really connected with?
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October 11th: Is there a deceased author, writer, or poet that you've really connected with?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
October 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Dick Francis. Not only because I loved his books and heroes but also because I have core memories of the summer I was introduced to them. I remember when and where I read them, and later reading his new books became part of our family Christmas traditions. I met him once too.
Dick Francis. Not only because I loved his books and heroes but also because I have core memories of the summer I was introduced to them. I remember when and where I read them, and later reading his new books became part of our family Christmas traditions. I met him once too.
#PretendPanel
As a childless person, I won’t leave my genetic mark on the world when I die. My ego would like to think I could live on in my writing instead, entertaining generations of readers to come—or torturing school kids, if I got onto the curriculum).
Very unlikely, but dreams don’t hurt.
As a childless person, I won’t leave my genetic mark on the world when I die. My ego would like to think I could live on in my writing instead, entertaining generations of readers to come—or torturing school kids, if I got onto the curriculum).
Very unlikely, but dreams don’t hurt.
#pretendpanel, I'm at a retreat over the next few days so I am incorrigibly absent! However, tell me...
October 10th: Writing and reading are kinds of necromancy. How do you hope your writing will hold/reflect your ghost after you're gone?
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October 10th: Writing and reading are kinds of necromancy. How do you hope your writing will hold/reflect your ghost after you're gone?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
October 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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As a childless person, I won’t leave my genetic mark on the world when I die. My ego would like to think I could live on in my writing instead, entertaining generations of readers to come—or torturing school kids, if I got onto the curriculum).
Very unlikely, but dreams don’t hurt.
As a childless person, I won’t leave my genetic mark on the world when I die. My ego would like to think I could live on in my writing instead, entertaining generations of readers to come—or torturing school kids, if I got onto the curriculum).
Very unlikely, but dreams don’t hurt.
#PretendPanel
Submissions or anything where I have to ‘sell’ myself. I find self-promotion excruciatingly difficult and stressful.
Fiction is different; I control what I attempt. The end product might be good. It might be bad. But the act of writing isn’t the scariest part of the process.
Submissions or anything where I have to ‘sell’ myself. I find self-promotion excruciatingly difficult and stressful.
Fiction is different; I control what I attempt. The end product might be good. It might be bad. But the act of writing isn’t the scariest part of the process.
#pretendpanel, I'm thrilled to be bringing you a month (of weekends) of questions by @longwaydownbook.bsky.social. Here's the first...
October 3rd: What's the scariest thing for you to write?
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October 3rd: What's the scariest thing for you to write?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
October 4, 2025 at 8:20 PM
#PretendPanel
Submissions or anything where I have to ‘sell’ myself. I find self-promotion excruciatingly difficult and stressful.
Fiction is different; I control what I attempt. The end product might be good. It might be bad. But the act of writing isn’t the scariest part of the process.
Submissions or anything where I have to ‘sell’ myself. I find self-promotion excruciatingly difficult and stressful.
Fiction is different; I control what I attempt. The end product might be good. It might be bad. But the act of writing isn’t the scariest part of the process.
#PretendPanel
Any fears my characters experience come as responses to the situations in which they find themselves, and each experience will differ according to circumstance and personality. Sometimes fear is internal; others it comes from an external source.
TL;DR: I have no simple answer.
Any fears my characters experience come as responses to the situations in which they find themselves, and each experience will differ according to circumstance and personality. Sometimes fear is internal; others it comes from an external source.
TL;DR: I have no simple answer.
Hello #pretendpanel! I've been on the road all day so I have a bunch to catch up on from yesterday, but here's the next question...
October 4th: How have you explored fear in your writing?
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October 4th: How have you explored fear in your writing?
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October 4, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Any fears my characters experience come as responses to the situations in which they find themselves, and each experience will differ according to circumstance and personality. Sometimes fear is internal; others it comes from an external source.
TL;DR: I have no simple answer.
Any fears my characters experience come as responses to the situations in which they find themselves, and each experience will differ according to circumstance and personality. Sometimes fear is internal; others it comes from an external source.
TL;DR: I have no simple answer.
Remember August’s #PretendPanel questions about genres?
Well, I’ve just finished reading A Short History of the World According to Sheep, by Sally Coulthard, a gem of the book which I wouldn’t have found if I didn’t venture outwith my comfort genres.
Recommended!
Well, I’ve just finished reading A Short History of the World According to Sheep, by Sally Coulthard, a gem of the book which I wouldn’t have found if I didn’t venture outwith my comfort genres.
Recommended!
I can't believe September is already coming to a close, #pretendpanel! Today it's...
September 27th: Freebie Saturday - post anything!
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September 27th: Freebie Saturday - post anything!
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
September 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Remember August’s #PretendPanel questions about genres?
Well, I’ve just finished reading A Short History of the World According to Sheep, by Sally Coulthard, a gem of the book which I wouldn’t have found if I didn’t venture outwith my comfort genres.
Recommended!
Well, I’ve just finished reading A Short History of the World According to Sheep, by Sally Coulthard, a gem of the book which I wouldn’t have found if I didn’t venture outwith my comfort genres.
Recommended!
#PretendPanel
I like them all, even the unlikeable ones. I couldn’t write them if I didn’t.
But I have particular soft spots for Moira, Clare and Janice, my ‘older’ aroaces. Hopefully, they helped plug the gaping void in older ace rep. More importantly, I enjoyed getting to know them.
I like them all, even the unlikeable ones. I couldn’t write them if I didn’t.
But I have particular soft spots for Moira, Clare and Janice, my ‘older’ aroaces. Hopefully, they helped plug the gaping void in older ace rep. More importantly, I enjoyed getting to know them.
I've gotta know, #pretendpanel...
September 26th: Do you have a favourite character that you've written?
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September 26th: Do you have a favourite character that you've written?
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September 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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I like them all, even the unlikeable ones. I couldn’t write them if I didn’t.
But I have particular soft spots for Moira, Clare and Janice, my ‘older’ aroaces. Hopefully, they helped plug the gaping void in older ace rep. More importantly, I enjoyed getting to know them.
I like them all, even the unlikeable ones. I couldn’t write them if I didn’t.
But I have particular soft spots for Moira, Clare and Janice, my ‘older’ aroaces. Hopefully, they helped plug the gaping void in older ace rep. More importantly, I enjoyed getting to know them.
#PretendPanel
I hope not.
My MCs vary in age and background as req’d to satisfy the story. But I suspect they have some traits in common because there are certain types of personalities I like to read/write about. Plus they tend to reflect my socioeconomic background or that of people I know.
I hope not.
My MCs vary in age and background as req’d to satisfy the story. But I suspect they have some traits in common because there are certain types of personalities I like to read/write about. Plus they tend to reflect my socioeconomic background or that of people I know.
#pretendpanel I have a potentially difficult question for some of you today...
September 20th: Be honest, its ok... do you kinda write the same character over and over again?
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September 20th: Be honest, its ok... do you kinda write the same character over and over again?
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
September 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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I hope not.
My MCs vary in age and background as req’d to satisfy the story. But I suspect they have some traits in common because there are certain types of personalities I like to read/write about. Plus they tend to reflect my socioeconomic background or that of people I know.
I hope not.
My MCs vary in age and background as req’d to satisfy the story. But I suspect they have some traits in common because there are certain types of personalities I like to read/write about. Plus they tend to reflect my socioeconomic background or that of people I know.
#PretendPanel
Characters can be memorable in both positive and negative ways.
For me, memorable in a positive way requires me to care about and root for the character. They have to be more than one of:
Angsty
Relatable
Show personal growth
Clearly drawn - you’d be able to pick them out of a crowd.
Characters can be memorable in both positive and negative ways.
For me, memorable in a positive way requires me to care about and root for the character. They have to be more than one of:
Angsty
Relatable
Show personal growth
Clearly drawn - you’d be able to pick them out of a crowd.
I hope you're doing well today, #pretendpanel! Tell me...
September 19th: Can you put your finger on what makes a character memorable in your opinion? E.g. dialogue, qualities, motivations etc.
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September 19th: Can you put your finger on what makes a character memorable in your opinion? E.g. dialogue, qualities, motivations etc.
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September 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Characters can be memorable in both positive and negative ways.
For me, memorable in a positive way requires me to care about and root for the character. They have to be more than one of:
Angsty
Relatable
Show personal growth
Clearly drawn - you’d be able to pick them out of a crowd.
Characters can be memorable in both positive and negative ways.
For me, memorable in a positive way requires me to care about and root for the character. They have to be more than one of:
Angsty
Relatable
Show personal growth
Clearly drawn - you’d be able to pick them out of a crowd.
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For some characters, they cease to exist for me when the story ends. For others, I know how their future lives may develop. But unless I get round to telling any future stories, I don’t feel the need to tell readers lest it messes with their own ideas. I don’t want to be prescriptive.
For some characters, they cease to exist for me when the story ends. For others, I know how their future lives may develop. But unless I get round to telling any future stories, I don’t feel the need to tell readers lest it messes with their own ideas. I don’t want to be prescriptive.
I'm running a little late on answering everything from yesterday #pretendpanel, sorry! But in the meantime:
September 13th: Is there something you're dying to tell people about a character but you can't make it fit into your story?
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September 13th: Is there something you're dying to tell people about a character but you can't make it fit into your story?
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September 13, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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For some characters, they cease to exist for me when the story ends. For others, I know how their future lives may develop. But unless I get round to telling any future stories, I don’t feel the need to tell readers lest it messes with their own ideas. I don’t want to be prescriptive.
For some characters, they cease to exist for me when the story ends. For others, I know how their future lives may develop. But unless I get round to telling any future stories, I don’t feel the need to tell readers lest it messes with their own ideas. I don’t want to be prescriptive.
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I don’t usually write much down, but I know my characters. I can picture them in my mind’s eye, and I know a fair amount about their personalities.
But they can change as I write. The story concept and characters are intertwined and evolve together.
I don’t usually write much down, but I know my characters. I can picture them in my mind’s eye, and I know a fair amount about their personalities.
But they can change as I write. The story concept and characters are intertwined and evolve together.
Hello #pretendpanel! Today I can't wait to find out...
September 12th: How much work do you put into forming your characters before you start writing them?
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September 12th: How much work do you put into forming your characters before you start writing them?
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September 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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I don’t usually write much down, but I know my characters. I can picture them in my mind’s eye, and I know a fair amount about their personalities.
But they can change as I write. The story concept and characters are intertwined and evolve together.
I don’t usually write much down, but I know my characters. I can picture them in my mind’s eye, and I know a fair amount about their personalities.
But they can change as I write. The story concept and characters are intertwined and evolve together.
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Not intentionally. But I’ve written two books about queer (mostly ace) journeys which come from a place that matters to me; my experiences, and some traits, have bled into the characters.
When exploring less personal themes, the similarities decrease.
I also draw on familiar places.
Not intentionally. But I’ve written two books about queer (mostly ace) journeys which come from a place that matters to me; my experiences, and some traits, have bled into the characters.
When exploring less personal themes, the similarities decrease.
I also draw on familiar places.
Tell me #pretendpanel:
September 6th: Have you ever written a self-insert character?
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September 6th: Have you ever written a self-insert character?
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September 6, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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Not intentionally. But I’ve written two books about queer (mostly ace) journeys which come from a place that matters to me; my experiences, and some traits, have bled into the characters.
When exploring less personal themes, the similarities decrease.
I also draw on familiar places.
Not intentionally. But I’ve written two books about queer (mostly ace) journeys which come from a place that matters to me; my experiences, and some traits, have bled into the characters.
When exploring less personal themes, the similarities decrease.
I also draw on familiar places.
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Concept first, followed by a MC who complements the concept. Other characters are foils to the main character. They evolve as the story develops and can surprise me. One villain demanded to be rewritten as a good guy.
They may/may not share aspects of my personality and experience.
Concept first, followed by a MC who complements the concept. Other characters are foils to the main character. They evolve as the story develops and can surprise me. One villain demanded to be rewritten as a good guy.
They may/may not share aspects of my personality and experience.
#pretendpanel, it's that time we've been waiting for... character focus time!
September 5th: Where do your characters come from? You could answer in specific, or if you have a general philosophy then please expound upon it!
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September 5th: Where do your characters come from? You could answer in specific, or if you have a general philosophy then please expound upon it!
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September 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Concept first, followed by a MC who complements the concept. Other characters are foils to the main character. They evolve as the story develops and can surprise me. One villain demanded to be rewritten as a good guy.
They may/may not share aspects of my personality and experience.
Concept first, followed by a MC who complements the concept. Other characters are foils to the main character. They evolve as the story develops and can surprise me. One villain demanded to be rewritten as a good guy.
They may/may not share aspects of my personality and experience.