Matthew Pritt
@matthewtpritt.bsky.social
Baker, Author of literary and speculative fiction and poetry, Collector of cats and tiered rejections, Appalachian, Perpetually tired. He/him
When you send rejections this is who you’re rejecting
January 15, 2026 at 9:10 PM
When you send rejections this is who you’re rejecting
I’d listen to what this bird has to say over any manosphere podcast
January 14, 2026 at 8:47 PM
I’d listen to what this bird has to say over any manosphere podcast
I am finishing reading a book today for the first time in like two months. Maybe this is a sign my brain will be functional again soon.
January 13, 2026 at 6:28 PM
I am finishing reading a book today for the first time in like two months. Maybe this is a sign my brain will be functional again soon.
You don’t realize how uncoordinated your off-hand is until you injure your dominant one. I’m a musician, I should have way more manual dexterity than this!
January 12, 2026 at 4:34 PM
You don’t realize how uncoordinated your off-hand is until you injure your dominant one. I’m a musician, I should have way more manual dexterity than this!
Ten stitches, and I passed out at the urgent care while they were cleaning the cut.
But it looks like I didn’t do any permanent damage, so all is well.
But it looks like I didn’t do any permanent damage, so all is well.
I cut my finger at work today bad enough to need stitches! How exciting!
January 8, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Ten stitches, and I passed out at the urgent care while they were cleaning the cut.
But it looks like I didn’t do any permanent damage, so all is well.
But it looks like I didn’t do any permanent damage, so all is well.
I cut my finger at work today bad enough to need stitches! How exciting!
January 7, 2026 at 4:35 PM
I cut my finger at work today bad enough to need stitches! How exciting!
I don't think enough people read my story in Weird Lit Mag about a guy who gets a job peeing on servers in a data center to keep them from overheating. I think it's some of the sharpest satire I've written, and I'd love for you to check it out! www.weirdlitmag.com/fiction/a-wa...
"A Watercolor Painting of a Data Center" by Matthew Pritt | Weird Lit
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January 4, 2026 at 11:09 PM
I don't think enough people read my story in Weird Lit Mag about a guy who gets a job peeing on servers in a data center to keep them from overheating. I think it's some of the sharpest satire I've written, and I'd love for you to check it out! www.weirdlitmag.com/fiction/a-wa...
I made an absolutely perfect ham and cheddar quiche today.
January 4, 2026 at 5:28 PM
I made an absolutely perfect ham and cheddar quiche today.
Here’s to a better 2026. See y’all next year.
December 31, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Here’s to a better 2026. See y’all next year.
The Lottery is here to stay, and people who call me a murderer for stoning children to death to ensure a bountiful harvest stand in the way of progress.
Erin Underwood: Open Letter to the Science Fiction Writers Association and Community on AI
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Erin's core thesis is "There are responsible ways to use AI that support creators without replacing creative labor."
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Erin's core thesis is "There are responsible ways to use AI that support creators without replacing creative labor."
Erin Underwood: Open Letter to the Science Fiction Writers Association and Community
Hi Friends, Erin Underwood After writing the letter below, I thought rather than sending it to SFWA only, I’d share it with Mike at File 770 along with a note that read: “Am I crazy? Will this blow…
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December 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The Lottery is here to stay, and people who call me a murderer for stoning children to death to ensure a bountiful harvest stand in the way of progress.
Sometimes when I kiss my cat, she kisses me back
December 27, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Sometimes when I kiss my cat, she kisses me back
I’ve hardly spent any time online for weeks. It’s kinda nice!
December 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I’ve hardly spent any time online for weeks. It’s kinda nice!
Just got played a game against a “1MAGA1776” on chess dot com, and don’t worry, I won
December 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Just got played a game against a “1MAGA1776” on chess dot com, and don’t worry, I won
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Just a reminder, y’all:
If you love a book, especially an indie-published one, tell the world! They can always use the help. And the authors (and publishers) love hearing it🖤☠️
If you love a book, especially an indie-published one, tell the world! They can always use the help. And the authors (and publishers) love hearing it🖤☠️
December 22, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Just a reminder, y’all:
If you love a book, especially an indie-published one, tell the world! They can always use the help. And the authors (and publishers) love hearing it🖤☠️
If you love a book, especially an indie-published one, tell the world! They can always use the help. And the authors (and publishers) love hearing it🖤☠️
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"A Watercolor Painting of a Data Center" by Matthew Pritt | Weird Lit
www.weirdlitmag.com
December 21, 2025 at 10:43 PM
"A Watercolor Painting of a Data Center" by Matthew Pritt | Weird Lit
www.weirdlitmag.com
December 21, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Look, I know there are a lot more consequential things going on in the world right now, but Charmin’s 12=48 mega rolls got smaller sometime this year without changing the equation. You can’t just make up new math.
December 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Look, I know there are a lot more consequential things going on in the world right now, but Charmin’s 12=48 mega rolls got smaller sometime this year without changing the equation. You can’t just make up new math.
“AI is already here” is such a stupid argument. It doesn’t have to be here. It can go away. And it will if enough people reject it. Especially people with influence in the industry. For example, people like the folks at Publishers Weekly.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:57 PM
“AI is already here” is such a stupid argument. It doesn’t have to be here. It can go away. And it will if enough people reject it. Especially people with influence in the industry. For example, people like the folks at Publishers Weekly.
When you miss a giant, bold "We are currently closed to submissions" on a guidelines page and submit something anyway, you're probably too tired to be doing this right now.
December 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
When you miss a giant, bold "We are currently closed to submissions" on a guidelines page and submit something anyway, you're probably too tired to be doing this right now.
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It's time for slower art. The constant churn and grind pushed by techno capitalism has reached its inevitable conclusion with AI slop. Let's make our best work and be patient with our process. Let's release art that's worth stopping for and savoring. Let's show each other what humans can do
December 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
It's time for slower art. The constant churn and grind pushed by techno capitalism has reached its inevitable conclusion with AI slop. Let's make our best work and be patient with our process. Let's release art that's worth stopping for and savoring. Let's show each other what humans can do
one of the downsides of working as a baker is after a long day of baking delicious things, my wife says "now you must make those same delicious things again, but this time for me"
December 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
one of the downsides of working as a baker is after a long day of baking delicious things, my wife says "now you must make those same delicious things again, but this time for me"
When the Christmas cheer is just too much
December 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
When the Christmas cheer is just too much
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November 29, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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One thing I think I do better than most writers is manage fantasy football teams
December 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM
One thing I think I do better than most writers is manage fantasy football teams
"AI will make it so we don't have to work anymore!"
yeah man, tech companies famously use their profits exclusively to benefit society, don't hoard wealth ever, and only make decisions in the interest of the general public. now i'm thirsty, brb, gonna go chug some snake oil.
yeah man, tech companies famously use their profits exclusively to benefit society, don't hoard wealth ever, and only make decisions in the interest of the general public. now i'm thirsty, brb, gonna go chug some snake oil.
December 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
"AI will make it so we don't have to work anymore!"
yeah man, tech companies famously use their profits exclusively to benefit society, don't hoard wealth ever, and only make decisions in the interest of the general public. now i'm thirsty, brb, gonna go chug some snake oil.
yeah man, tech companies famously use their profits exclusively to benefit society, don't hoard wealth ever, and only make decisions in the interest of the general public. now i'm thirsty, brb, gonna go chug some snake oil.