M.A. Ruth
@maruthauthor.bsky.social
M.A. Ruth is a college English adjunct. They have an MFA in creative writing and a BA in English-minor in Gender Studies. M.A. Ruth writes poetry and queer YA novels.
Website: melruth.com
Website: melruth.com
Started a Ko-fi! Any help is appreciated. Hoping to earn enough to start editing services on my first novel, “Inferno.”
#HelpSky #WriteSky #BookSky #WritingCommunity
ko-fi.com/maruthauthor
#HelpSky #WriteSky #BookSky #WritingCommunity
ko-fi.com/maruthauthor
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January 17, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Started a Ko-fi! Any help is appreciated. Hoping to earn enough to start editing services on my first novel, “Inferno.”
#HelpSky #WriteSky #BookSky #WritingCommunity
ko-fi.com/maruthauthor
#HelpSky #WriteSky #BookSky #WritingCommunity
ko-fi.com/maruthauthor
I could use some love on Substack as I try to build a fan base. If anyone wants to follow, I’ll rtf!
melruth.substack.com
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January 17, 2026 at 7:04 PM
I could use some love on Substack as I try to build a fan base. If anyone wants to follow, I’ll rtf!
melruth.substack.com
melruth.substack.com
#queerwriters
I managed to write 12 pages of a new WIP featuring a sapphic ghost story.
That’s about it. But it’s still good!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
#WriteSky
I managed to write 12 pages of a new WIP featuring a sapphic ghost story.
That’s about it. But it’s still good!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
#WriteSky
#queerwriters Saturday: Check in Day!
How was your week? Did you accomplish what you set out to do?
Share your progress, encourage, cheer, and support others!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
How was your week? Did you accomplish what you set out to do?
Share your progress, encourage, cheer, and support others!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
January 17, 2026 at 7:01 PM
#queerwriters
I managed to write 12 pages of a new WIP featuring a sapphic ghost story.
That’s about it. But it’s still good!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
#WriteSky
I managed to write 12 pages of a new WIP featuring a sapphic ghost story.
That’s about it. But it’s still good!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
#WriteSky
Rowan wins a bet against a trickster demon by beating him at Go Fish. 😂
#WriteSky #WritingPrompts #bookskyquestion #<3ocworld
#WriteSky #WritingPrompts #bookskyquestion #<3ocworld
#<3ocworld
Question 58: What’s the greatest trick pulled in your world’s history? (You have free reign to determine what “great” entails)
#WriteSky #WritingPrompts #bookskyQuestion
Question 58: What’s the greatest trick pulled in your world’s history? (You have free reign to determine what “great” entails)
#WriteSky #WritingPrompts #bookskyQuestion
January 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Rowan wins a bet against a trickster demon by beating him at Go Fish. 😂
#WriteSky #WritingPrompts #bookskyquestion #<3ocworld
#WriteSky #WritingPrompts #bookskyquestion #<3ocworld
January 17, 2026 at 6:32 PM
January 17, 2026 at 2:27 PM
#QueerWritersChat #QueerWriters #WriteSky #WritingCommunity
I really like how I’ve modernized Dante’s vision of Hell to give it a fun, but relatable, twist.
I really like how I’ve modernized Dante’s vision of Hell to give it a fun, but relatable, twist.
#QueerPrompts January 1: Introduce yourself & your WIP/story/book
🙋🏼♂️ I'm CJ, queer romantasy author and artist! I love writing romantasies, character art, dollhouse miniatures, crafts, cats, positive queer fiction, BL shows, and my partner of course! 👨❤️👨
linktr.ee/cjaralore
🙋🏼♂️ I'm CJ, queer romantasy author and artist! I love writing romantasies, character art, dollhouse miniatures, crafts, cats, positive queer fiction, BL shows, and my partner of course! 👨❤️👨
linktr.ee/cjaralore
January 17, 2026 at 2:21 PM
#QueerWritersChat #QueerWriters #WriteSky #WritingCommunity
I really like how I’ve modernized Dante’s vision of Hell to give it a fun, but relatable, twist.
I really like how I’ve modernized Dante’s vision of Hell to give it a fun, but relatable, twist.
Hiiiiiii I’m Mel!
I’m currently working on a #YA #Mystery that’s like Scooby Doo x Breakfast Club x Riverdale x newer Power Rangers Movie.
#QueerWritersChat #QueerWriters #WriteSky
I’m currently working on a #YA #Mystery that’s like Scooby Doo x Breakfast Club x Riverdale x newer Power Rangers Movie.
#QueerWritersChat #QueerWriters #WriteSky
Welcome to #QueerWritersChat!
To start things off, introduce yourself and tell us what you're working on! No links, please!
Next question at :15!
@theodoresnapdragon.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
To start things off, introduce yourself and tell us what you're working on! No links, please!
Next question at :15!
@theodoresnapdragon.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
January 17, 2026 at 2:20 PM
#QueerWritersChat
Rowan is empowered by her love for Ally and her friends.
I want to explore how love powers her magic a little more in the third book when she meets God.
#QueerWriters #WriteSky
Rowan is empowered by her love for Ally and her friends.
I want to explore how love powers her magic a little more in the third book when she meets God.
#QueerWriters #WriteSky
#QueerWritersChat
Question Three:
What empowers your characters?
Next question at :20!
@theodoresnapdragon.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
Question Three:
What empowers your characters?
Next question at :20!
@theodoresnapdragon.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
January 17, 2026 at 2:18 PM
#QueerWritersChat
Rowan is empowered by her love for Ally and her friends.
I want to explore how love powers her magic a little more in the third book when she meets God.
#QueerWriters #WriteSky
Rowan is empowered by her love for Ally and her friends.
I want to explore how love powers her magic a little more in the third book when she meets God.
#QueerWriters #WriteSky
January 17, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Does anybody else feel rage any time their writing is accused of sounding like AI?
I’ve been writing for nearly 30 years. I do not need AI to do it for me.
I have a MFA in writing for crap’s sake!
Anyhoo
Here’s an emotional snippet from my novel lol.
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
I’ve been writing for nearly 30 years. I do not need AI to do it for me.
I have a MFA in writing for crap’s sake!
Anyhoo
Here’s an emotional snippet from my novel lol.
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
January 17, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Does anybody else feel rage any time their writing is accused of sounding like AI?
I’ve been writing for nearly 30 years. I do not need AI to do it for me.
I have a MFA in writing for crap’s sake!
Anyhoo
Here’s an emotional snippet from my novel lol.
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
I’ve been writing for nearly 30 years. I do not need AI to do it for me.
I have a MFA in writing for crap’s sake!
Anyhoo
Here’s an emotional snippet from my novel lol.
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
#WordWeavers
My idea setting to write at is a desk in front of a window in the mountains or on a coast with unlimited coffee and good internet.
I’m a sucker for beautiful scenery.
Luckily, I have the coffee. lol
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky
My idea setting to write at is a desk in front of a window in the mountains or on a coast with unlimited coffee and good internet.
I’m a sucker for beautiful scenery.
Luckily, I have the coffee. lol
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky
#WordWeavers 17/1: If cost wasn’t an issue, what would your ideal setting be for you to write in?
My own little apartment in some region with constant cool mists and overcast rainy days where I wouldn't have to see the sun for weeks. Plus nice thick forests.
#Writingcommunity
My own little apartment in some region with constant cool mists and overcast rainy days where I wouldn't have to see the sun for weeks. Plus nice thick forests.
#Writingcommunity
January 17, 2026 at 2:09 PM
#WordWeavers
My idea setting to write at is a desk in front of a window in the mountains or on a coast with unlimited coffee and good internet.
I’m a sucker for beautiful scenery.
Luckily, I have the coffee. lol
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky
My idea setting to write at is a desk in front of a window in the mountains or on a coast with unlimited coffee and good internet.
I’m a sucker for beautiful scenery.
Luckily, I have the coffee. lol
#WritingCommunity #WriteSky
Oof 😅 I am sooooooo bad at keeping multiple drafts.
But I’ve been blessed that my work has only needed 3-5 rounds in the past. For poetry and fiction combined.
I know that won’t always be the case, though.
#pretendpanel #WritingPrompt #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #AmWriting
But I’ve been blessed that my work has only needed 3-5 rounds in the past. For poetry and fiction combined.
I know that won’t always be the case, though.
#pretendpanel #WritingPrompt #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #AmWriting
#pretendpanel, I will get to your answers from yesterday shortly, thank you for your patience. Meanwhile...
January 17th: How many drafts, then vs. now? (see image and/or alt text for further prompting if needed)
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
January 17th: How many drafts, then vs. now? (see image and/or alt text for further prompting if needed)
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WritingPrompts
January 17, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Oof 😅 I am sooooooo bad at keeping multiple drafts.
But I’ve been blessed that my work has only needed 3-5 rounds in the past. For poetry and fiction combined.
I know that won’t always be the case, though.
#pretendpanel #WritingPrompt #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #AmWriting
But I’ve been blessed that my work has only needed 3-5 rounds in the past. For poetry and fiction combined.
I know that won’t always be the case, though.
#pretendpanel #WritingPrompt #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #AmWriting
#FantasyIndiesJanuary Saturday Snippet
A small scene from my first novel “Inferno”
Dante’s Inferno x Sapphic YA romantasy
#WriteSky #AmWriting #WritingCommunity
A small scene from my first novel “Inferno”
Dante’s Inferno x Sapphic YA romantasy
#WriteSky #AmWriting #WritingCommunity
January 17, 2026 at 2:03 PM
#FantasyIndiesJanuary Saturday Snippet
A small scene from my first novel “Inferno”
Dante’s Inferno x Sapphic YA romantasy
#WriteSky #AmWriting #WritingCommunity
A small scene from my first novel “Inferno”
Dante’s Inferno x Sapphic YA romantasy
#WriteSky #AmWriting #WritingCommunity
#QueerWritersChat
This was empowering because it’s so nice to write lesbian characters who are able to be open and accepting with themselves. Charlie will still have to come out to her mother, but her little sister is supportive, and Alex is a hunk!
#WriteSky #AmWriting #LGBTQ #QueerWriters
This was empowering because it’s so nice to write lesbian characters who are able to be open and accepting with themselves. Charlie will still have to come out to her mother, but her little sister is supportive, and Alex is a hunk!
#WriteSky #AmWriting #LGBTQ #QueerWriters
#QueerWritersChat
Question Four:
Drop a passage of writing that was empowering to write?
Last question at :25!
@theodoresnapdragon.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
Question Four:
Drop a passage of writing that was empowering to write?
Last question at :25!
@theodoresnapdragon.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
January 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
#QueerWritersChat
This was empowering because it’s so nice to write lesbian characters who are able to be open and accepting with themselves. Charlie will still have to come out to her mother, but her little sister is supportive, and Alex is a hunk!
#WriteSky #AmWriting #LGBTQ #QueerWriters
This was empowering because it’s so nice to write lesbian characters who are able to be open and accepting with themselves. Charlie will still have to come out to her mother, but her little sister is supportive, and Alex is a hunk!
#WriteSky #AmWriting #LGBTQ #QueerWriters
Yes! It’s very empowering to see my stories come to life, especially when I either finish a book or get pretty darn far into it.
I also journal and write poetry. And that is very empowering.
#QueerWritersChat #QueerWriters #WriteSky
I also journal and write poetry. And that is very empowering.
#QueerWritersChat #QueerWriters #WriteSky
#QueerWritersChat
Question Two:
Does writing feel empowering to you?
Next question at :15!
@theodoresnapdragon.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
Question Two:
Does writing feel empowering to you?
Next question at :15!
@theodoresnapdragon.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
January 17, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Yes! It’s very empowering to see my stories come to life, especially when I either finish a book or get pretty darn far into it.
I also journal and write poetry. And that is very empowering.
#QueerWritersChat #QueerWriters #WriteSky
I also journal and write poetry. And that is very empowering.
#QueerWritersChat #QueerWriters #WriteSky
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#LoreOutLoud
I’ve found that my stories constantly benefits from going off-plan.
In fact, it’s when some of my best writing happens.
I’ve found that my stories constantly benefits from going off-plan.
In fact, it’s when some of my best writing happens.
Day 017 // WEEK 3: MAPPING THE PATH
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January 17, 2026 at 8:09 AM
#LoreOutLoud
I’ve found that my stories constantly benefits from going off-plan.
In fact, it’s when some of my best writing happens.
I’ve found that my stories constantly benefits from going off-plan.
In fact, it’s when some of my best writing happens.
Hiiiiiii I’m Mel!
I’m currently working on a #YA #Mystery that’s like Scooby Doo x Breakfast Club x Riverdale x newer Power Rangers Movie.
#QueerWritersChat #QueerWriters #WriteSky
I’m currently working on a #YA #Mystery that’s like Scooby Doo x Breakfast Club x Riverdale x newer Power Rangers Movie.
#QueerWritersChat #QueerWriters #WriteSky
Welcome to #QueerWritersChat!
To start things off, introduce yourself and tell us what you're working on! No links, please!
Next question at :15!
@theodoresnapdragon.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
To start things off, introduce yourself and tell us what you're working on! No links, please!
Next question at :15!
@theodoresnapdragon.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
January 17, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Hiiiiiii I’m Mel!
I’m currently working on a #YA #Mystery that’s like Scooby Doo x Breakfast Club x Riverdale x newer Power Rangers Movie.
#QueerWritersChat #QueerWriters #WriteSky
I’m currently working on a #YA #Mystery that’s like Scooby Doo x Breakfast Club x Riverdale x newer Power Rangers Movie.
#QueerWritersChat #QueerWriters #WriteSky
#QueerWriters
In the first book, Rowan just goes with the flow and follows Ally out of love.
In the second I hope to explore her motivations more.
In the first book, Rowan just goes with the flow and follows Ally out of love.
In the second I hope to explore her motivations more.
#QueerWritersChat
Question Three:
What empowers your characters?
Next question at :20!
@theodoresnapdragon.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
Question Three:
What empowers your characters?
Next question at :20!
@theodoresnapdragon.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
January 17, 2026 at 4:54 AM
#QueerWriters
In the first book, Rowan just goes with the flow and follows Ally out of love.
In the second I hope to explore her motivations more.
In the first book, Rowan just goes with the flow and follows Ally out of love.
In the second I hope to explore her motivations more.
Day 16
Switching to something different, spirits! Many different interpretations with this across various folklore, so keeping it broad with whatever you might have cookin'!
#Writing #WritingPrompts #Critterary
Switching to something different, spirits! Many different interpretations with this across various folklore, so keeping it broad with whatever you might have cookin'!
#Writing #WritingPrompts #Critterary
January 16, 2026 at 11:53 PM
#AwesomeCharacters
Rowan makes promises easily and sticks with them.
Ally… not so much. She is hesitant to make a promise but will make good on it once she does.
Rowan makes promises easily and sticks with them.
Ally… not so much. She is hesitant to make a promise but will make good on it once she does.
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
Let's talk promises! Does your character make them easily, or does it take a lot to get them to make a promise? Does it depend on the promise, or the person?
What would it take to make them break that promise?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
Let's talk promises! Does your character make them easily, or does it take a lot to get them to make a promise? Does it depend on the promise, or the person?
What would it take to make them break that promise?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
January 16, 2026 at 11:41 PM
#AwesomeCharacters
Rowan makes promises easily and sticks with them.
Ally… not so much. She is hesitant to make a promise but will make good on it once she does.
Rowan makes promises easily and sticks with them.
Ally… not so much. She is hesitant to make a promise but will make good on it once she does.
January 16, 2026 at 11:37 PM