J. M. B. Wilcoxson
@jmbw.bsky.social
Starting out on an early - if late - journey in writing.
I tweet stories, compliments and sometimes hiking photos.
Living in Didcot, Oxfordshire, England, UK, Europe, Earth. Not necessarily in that order.
Hello!
I tweet stories, compliments and sometimes hiking photos.
Living in Didcot, Oxfordshire, England, UK, Europe, Earth. Not necessarily in that order.
Hello!
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J. M. B. Wilcoxson
@jmbw.bsky.social
· Oct 2
The great azure light arcs above us.
Seemingly huge, deceptively tiny.
The thinnest of slivers, circling the Earth.
Our only safe space to "tweet" on #BlueSky.
#HelloWorld #FirstPost
Seemingly huge, deceptively tiny.
The thinnest of slivers, circling the Earth.
Our only safe space to "tweet" on #BlueSky.
#HelloWorld #FirstPost
One of the things that has surprised me as I've grown older:
It is constantly shocking how moments in my own life seem so long ago.
And still, these things move ever further into my past.
It is constantly shocking how moments in my own life seem so long ago.
And still, these things move ever further into my past.
December 1, 2025 at 9:05 AM
One of the things that has surprised me as I've grown older:
It is constantly shocking how moments in my own life seem so long ago.
And still, these things move ever further into my past.
It is constantly shocking how moments in my own life seem so long ago.
And still, these things move ever further into my past.
AI has no place in writing.
Literally soulless.
Literally soulless.
1/ We are pleased to have participated in this new report, which reflects the deep concerns we know our members have when it comes to Artificial Intelligence
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Novelists worried AI could replace them, Cambridge report finds
A Cambridge report says about half of those surveyed think AI could
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
AI has no place in writing.
Literally soulless.
Literally soulless.
Spare 15 minutes to listen to this heartwarming story of POWs in Britain at the end of the WWII.
Photos of the time are used to enhance the experience - but definitely take nothing away from the writing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um-v...
Photos of the time are used to enhance the experience - but definitely take nothing away from the writing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um-v...
German POWs Couldn’t Believe Their First Day In Britain.
YouTube video by WWII london tales
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Spare 15 minutes to listen to this heartwarming story of POWs in Britain at the end of the WWII.
Photos of the time are used to enhance the experience - but definitely take nothing away from the writing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um-v...
Photos of the time are used to enhance the experience - but definitely take nothing away from the writing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um-v...
"Early to bed..."
- 10pm is early, right?
"Early to rise..."
- 7am feels pretty early
"Makes a man..."
- Just waiting for these to kick in now:
"Healthy, wealthy and wise."
- ...
- ...
- ...
- Nothing, yet...
- 10pm is early, right?
"Early to rise..."
- 7am feels pretty early
"Makes a man..."
- Just waiting for these to kick in now:
"Healthy, wealthy and wise."
- ...
- ...
- ...
- Nothing, yet...
November 3, 2025 at 7:52 AM
"Early to bed..."
- 10pm is early, right?
"Early to rise..."
- 7am feels pretty early
"Makes a man..."
- Just waiting for these to kick in now:
"Healthy, wealthy and wise."
- ...
- ...
- ...
- Nothing, yet...
- 10pm is early, right?
"Early to rise..."
- 7am feels pretty early
"Makes a man..."
- Just waiting for these to kick in now:
"Healthy, wealthy and wise."
- ...
- ...
- ...
- Nothing, yet...
We should all have a cosy spot like this to read.
Also, good morning everyone!
It's a wet and wild one, but the bookshop is warm, dry, and full of exciting new books this morning if you happen to have ventured into town (but otherwise stay cozy wherever you are, ideally with a good book to read)
It's a wet and wild one, but the bookshop is warm, dry, and full of exciting new books this morning if you happen to have ventured into town (but otherwise stay cozy wherever you are, ideally with a good book to read)
a drawing of a girl sitting in front of a window holding a cup of coffee and looking out the window
Alt: a drawing of a girl sitting in front of a window next to a pile of books holding a steaming mug and looking out the window at dark pouring rain
media.tenor.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:25 AM
We should all have a cosy spot like this to read.
A random sentence on Wikipedia today reads:
A sheet of A4 copy paper would require 42 half folds in order to reach the Moon.
Discuss.
#WritingPrompt
A sheet of A4 copy paper would require 42 half folds in order to reach the Moon.
Discuss.
#WritingPrompt
October 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
A random sentence on Wikipedia today reads:
A sheet of A4 copy paper would require 42 half folds in order to reach the Moon.
Discuss.
#WritingPrompt
A sheet of A4 copy paper would require 42 half folds in order to reach the Moon.
Discuss.
#WritingPrompt
Trying some other tags out...
writelife, writerlife, amwriting, writesky, writersky, authorsky, #author
writelife, writerlife, amwriting, writesky, writersky, authorsky, #author
Newbie writing questions!
What's the best site to take payments/donations/tips for short stories? (Ko-fi?)
And, what's the best way/hashtags to get my writing questions answered on Bluesky?!
#Writing #Authors #WritingCommunity #Publishes #Indie #Tips
What's the best site to take payments/donations/tips for short stories? (Ko-fi?)
And, what's the best way/hashtags to get my writing questions answered on Bluesky?!
#Writing #Authors #WritingCommunity #Publishes #Indie #Tips
October 22, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Trying some other tags out...
writelife, writerlife, amwriting, writesky, writersky, authorsky, #author
writelife, writerlife, amwriting, writesky, writersky, authorsky, #author
October 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Newbie writing questions!
What's the best site to take payments/donations/tips for short stories? (Ko-fi?)
And, what's the best way/hashtags to get my writing questions answered on Bluesky?!
#Writing #Authors #WritingCommunity #Publishes #Indie #Tips
What's the best site to take payments/donations/tips for short stories? (Ko-fi?)
And, what's the best way/hashtags to get my writing questions answered on Bluesky?!
#Writing #Authors #WritingCommunity #Publishes #Indie #Tips
October 21, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Newbie writing questions!
What's the best site to take payments/donations/tips for short stories? (Ko-fi?)
And, what's the best way/hashtags to get my writing questions answered on Bluesky?!
#Writing #Authors #WritingCommunity #Publishes #Indie #Tips
What's the best site to take payments/donations/tips for short stories? (Ko-fi?)
And, what's the best way/hashtags to get my writing questions answered on Bluesky?!
#Writing #Authors #WritingCommunity #Publishes #Indie #Tips
If I'm not mistaken, this is one of many jewel thefts, which, when put together, form a world destroying mega weapon.
Each diamond more perfect than the other.
Each theft more daring than the last.
Spoiler. World survives (plucky, misunderstood, son of renowned (but dead) gemologist saves day)
Each diamond more perfect than the other.
Each theft more daring than the last.
Spoiler. World survives (plucky, misunderstood, son of renowned (but dead) gemologist saves day)
The robbery took place shortly after the famous Paris museum opened on Sunday.
Louvre Robbery: Here’s What We Know About Heist As Paris Museum Closed Sunday
The robbery took place shortly after the famous Paris museum opened on Sunday.
www.forbes.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
If I'm not mistaken, this is one of many jewel thefts, which, when put together, form a world destroying mega weapon.
Each diamond more perfect than the other.
Each theft more daring than the last.
Spoiler. World survives (plucky, misunderstood, son of renowned (but dead) gemologist saves day)
Each diamond more perfect than the other.
Each theft more daring than the last.
Spoiler. World survives (plucky, misunderstood, son of renowned (but dead) gemologist saves day)
Out walking it Oxfordshire, spotted a sleeping Tawny owl!
He was not very far away.
He was not very far away.
October 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Out walking it Oxfordshire, spotted a sleeping Tawny owl!
He was not very far away.
He was not very far away.
Great to see Game Stories at the Writers Guild.
Super happy to be sponsoring this event, hope many of you will find the time to attend on October 15th.
Congrats and huge thank you to the Writers' Guild of Great Britain team for putting everything together so beautifully.
Register here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Congrats and huge thank you to the Writers' Guild of Great Britain team for putting everything together so beautifully.
Register here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
October 10, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Great to see Game Stories at the Writers Guild.
Two out of three UK workers do not drink enough at "work drinks"
#ComeOnBritain
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
#ComeOnBritain
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
One in three UK workers have called in sick after work drinks, survey finds
IPPR report warns of ‘productivity crisis’ and says many firms out of step with gen Z shift away from alcohol
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Two out of three UK workers do not drink enough at "work drinks"
#ComeOnBritain
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
#ComeOnBritain
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Does anyone else like to write with soundscapes?
Either put yourself in the rainy scene your writing, or far from it in a monastery on the Himalayas, or even pretending to be writing in the local coffee shop.
mynoise is a fantastic collection of sounds.
#Writing #Writers
mynoise.net
Either put yourself in the rainy scene your writing, or far from it in a monastery on the Himalayas, or even pretending to be writing in the local coffee shop.
mynoise is a fantastic collection of sounds.
#Writing #Writers
mynoise.net
Background Noises • Ambient Sounds • Relaxing Music | myNoise ®
myNoise sets the standard for online background noise machines and interactive soundscapes.
mynoise.net
October 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Does anyone else like to write with soundscapes?
Either put yourself in the rainy scene your writing, or far from it in a monastery on the Himalayas, or even pretending to be writing in the local coffee shop.
mynoise is a fantastic collection of sounds.
#Writing #Writers
mynoise.net
Either put yourself in the rainy scene your writing, or far from it in a monastery on the Himalayas, or even pretending to be writing in the local coffee shop.
mynoise is a fantastic collection of sounds.
#Writing #Writers
mynoise.net
Reposted by J. M. B. Wilcoxson
BLOG: Transmissions from Jodrell Bank 📡
We brought a crack team of authors to @jodrellbank.bsky.social to get up close with the facility from the darkest server-rooms to the massive bowl of the 250ft MK1 Telescope.
Read Chris Beckett's write up here 👇
commapress.co.uk/blog/chris-b...
We brought a crack team of authors to @jodrellbank.bsky.social to get up close with the facility from the darkest server-rooms to the massive bowl of the 250ft MK1 Telescope.
Read Chris Beckett's write up here 👇
commapress.co.uk/blog/chris-b...
October 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
BLOG: Transmissions from Jodrell Bank 📡
We brought a crack team of authors to @jodrellbank.bsky.social to get up close with the facility from the darkest server-rooms to the massive bowl of the 250ft MK1 Telescope.
Read Chris Beckett's write up here 👇
commapress.co.uk/blog/chris-b...
We brought a crack team of authors to @jodrellbank.bsky.social to get up close with the facility from the darkest server-rooms to the massive bowl of the 250ft MK1 Telescope.
Read Chris Beckett's write up here 👇
commapress.co.uk/blog/chris-b...
Beautiful astronomy photos.
Lot's of SciFi inspiration here.
"Why do the red and green ghosts shimmer in the cold night sky?"
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Lot's of SciFi inspiration here.
"Why do the red and green ghosts shimmer in the cold night sky?"
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Supernovas, satellites and solar sprites: 2025 David Malin astrophotography awards – in pictures
Amateur astronomers and photographers from around Australia were invited to submit their out of this world photos for Central West Astronomical Society’s annual astrophotography competition, the David...
www.theguardian.com
October 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Beautiful astronomy photos.
Lot's of SciFi inspiration here.
"Why do the red and green ghosts shimmer in the cold night sky?"
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Lot's of SciFi inspiration here.
"Why do the red and green ghosts shimmer in the cold night sky?"
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Reposted by J. M. B. Wilcoxson
A searchable works list has been released to identify the authors’ works that were stolen by US Corporation Anthropic, to train its AI models. It includes UK authors whose works were copied without their permission or payment.
October 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
A searchable works list has been released to identify the authors’ works that were stolen by US Corporation Anthropic, to train its AI models. It includes UK authors whose works were copied without their permission or payment.
The great azure light arcs above us.
Seemingly huge, deceptively tiny.
The thinnest of slivers, circling the Earth.
Our only safe space to "tweet" on #BlueSky.
#HelloWorld #FirstPost
Seemingly huge, deceptively tiny.
The thinnest of slivers, circling the Earth.
Our only safe space to "tweet" on #BlueSky.
#HelloWorld #FirstPost
October 2, 2025 at 10:56 AM
The great azure light arcs above us.
Seemingly huge, deceptively tiny.
The thinnest of slivers, circling the Earth.
Our only safe space to "tweet" on #BlueSky.
#HelloWorld #FirstPost
Seemingly huge, deceptively tiny.
The thinnest of slivers, circling the Earth.
Our only safe space to "tweet" on #BlueSky.
#HelloWorld #FirstPost