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Writer and film tech who sometimes has A Thought.
🐟Querying: From the Sea Fret ( #FtSF )🐟
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Milo (he/xe) 🏳️‍⚧️ 🇨🇦 @milosometimes.bsky.social · 8d
⚓FROM THE SEA FRET⚓

An #agentsguide to a cosmic/psychological/body horror from a queer/trans perspective.

#QuestPit #A #H #Q #LGBT
Two fishing boats sail on a grey ocean, with seagulls in the overcast sky. White text overlaps the grey sky. It reads: A guide to 'From the Sea Fret' a 74k adult queer horror Grey ocean, with a white-capped wave, serves as the background. The title reads: Pitch and Comps Text is outlined: Callum Point moves to the dead-end town of Perne to scrape together a new life. He's hoping that the small fishing town will give him what he always wanted; peace. Unfortunately, what greets him is a place rife with secrecy, conspiracy and creatures beyond comprehension. 5 posters for books and shows have arrows and notes coming out of them. Dredge by Black Salt Games has the notes: Capitalism despite the horrors. Something's wrong with the fish. Old Wounds by Logan-Ashley Kisner has the notes: Queer and trans identity. People are monsters too. The Fisherman by John Langan has the notes: Lovecraftian. Ocean madness. The Lighthouse by Robert Eggers has the notes: Ocean madness. Obsession with answers. Blood in the Bayou by Just Roll With It has the notes: Who can you trust? Small town cosmic terror. Grey ocean, with a white-capped wave, serves as the background. The title reads: Themes A moodboard of 9 images sits in the middle. A hand reaching out into dark water. Thick seaweed-covered chains being pulled from the ocean. A foggy wharf at night. A group of sharks in dark water. A pencil drawing of a compass on white paper. Close-up of a hazel eye with the pupil completely white. A pile of fish. A porthole looking out onto a grey ocean. The inside of a fishing shack. Text surrounds the images. It reads: Paranoia turns revenge. Struggles with identity. Trans and queer rep. Grief over what could have been. Desperation to fit in. Cosmic/psychological/body horror. Content warnings: emotional abuse, attempted sexual assault, manipulation, transphobia, internalised transphobia, misogyny, cosmic horror, psychological horror, religious trauma, drug/alcohol use, gore, death, blood, paranoia, body horror Grey ocean, with a white-capped wave, serves as the background. The title reads: Excerpt Text is outlined: I scanned the horizon. It was just me on the water. There wasn’t anyone out sailing, or anyone swimming. I was completely alone. But… was I? Beneath me were leagues of ocean. Unlike in the forest, where you can hear the wildlife around you, there were creatures that could pass by in the sea and I would never know. The water concealed their movement, cloaking them from my view. It was getting harder to breathe. The vastness of the ocean was too open, and my skin felt too tight around my chest. I knew, deep in my bones, that something was beneath me and it was watching. On the port side, the water rippled. Though it was only a few steps, the length of the deck felt miles long. I was compelled to look below, and my body moved on its own accord. Though I was terrified of what I would see, I peered over.
milosometimes.bsky.social
Honestly, it's been great. So as long as everyone is still as supportive as always, I'm perfectly happy.

#FirstDraftFall #WeeknightWriters
weeknightwriters.bsky.social Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 8m
Q5: What can we in the #WeeknightWriters community do to make the next week of #FirstDraftFall easier for you?
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November 14, 2025 at 1:38 AM
milosometimes.bsky.social
I've been really enjoying the pace I've set for myself, so I'm just gonna keep at it.
If my outline is right (big "if") then I should be getting to the story beats I'm super excited for by the time next week starts.

#FirstDraftFall #WeeknightWriters
weeknightwriters.bsky.social Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 28m
Q4: What can you do in the next three days to make the next week of #FirstDraftFall easier for yourself? #WeeknightWriters
Notepad that says "#WeeknightWriters - What can you do in the next three days to make the next week of #FirstDraftFall easier for yourself?"
November 14, 2025 at 1:30 AM
milosometimes.bsky.social
That I've gotten into the habit of writing daily again. It's not uncommon for me to fall out of it, and having an expectation of myself to keep writing is exactly what I needed.

#FirstDraftFall #WeeknightWriters
weeknightwriters.bsky.social Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 43m
Q3: Let’s cheer things up a bit! What’s your favourite part of #FirstDraftFall so far? #WeeknightWriters
Notepad that says "#WeeknightWriters - Let’s cheer things up a bit! What’s your favourite part of #FirstDraftFall so far?"
November 14, 2025 at 1:18 AM
milosometimes.bsky.social
Right now I'm struggling to see what it'll become.

A lot of worldbuilding and character dynamics need to be established for the actual horror to make sense.

It's really hard to remember that just because it isn't scary right now, doesn't mean it won't ever be.

#WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall
weeknightwriters.bsky.social Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 1h
Q2: Are you struggling with anything specific in your #FirstDraftFall project? Tell us about it and we’ll see how we can help! #WeeknightWriters
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November 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM
milosometimes.bsky.social
I'm actually really proud of how consistently I've been working on my WIP. This is a project I can really sink my teeth into, and I'm just having fun with it.
Editing this mess will probably suck, but that's a problem for Future Me

#WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall
weeknightwriters.bsky.social Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 1h
Q1: How are you feeling about your #FirstDraftFall progress so far? Excited? Disheartened? #WeeknightWriters
Notepad that says "#WeeknightWriters - How are you feeling about your #FirstDraftFall progress so far? Excited? Disheartened?"
November 14, 2025 at 12:40 AM
milosometimes.bsky.social
Hi #WeeknightWriters! I'm Milo (he/xe) and I'm working on a vampire/werewolf story. It's been going pretty good, but I have to keep reminding myself that it's a first draft, so it's okay that it's not the best.
#FirstDraftFall
weeknightwriters.bsky.social Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 1h
Hello #WeeknightWriters! Come on in, introduce yourself and your WIP, and let us know how your #FirstDraftFall project is going!
Notepad that says “#WeeknightWriters Introduce yourself and your WIP, and let us know how your writing week is going!”
November 14, 2025 at 12:05 AM
milosometimes.bsky.social
🏳️‍⚧️Happy trans awareness week!🏳️‍⚧️

Support trans authors, artists, and creatives always, but things have been tough for the trans community lately, so give some extra love.

Trans people are here, have been here, and aren't going anywhere 💕
November 13, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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elliottcassel.com
I have 2 of these pins left!
elliottcassel.com elliott 🏳️‍⚧️ @elliottcassel.com · 2d
SPECIAL: I have three leftover lantern pins that I did not design, so I don't feel right selling them. However, they need homes, so they are being given away free with any purchase of three or more of my #Bloodborne stamp pins. www.etsy.com/shop/Elliott...
A gold enamel pin made to look like the Bloodborne save lanterns, lying on a grey background. Seven different enamel pins made to look like stamps featuring several Bloodborne locations.
November 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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chlowski.bsky.social
it's 🏳️‍⚧️ transgender awareness week 🏳️‍⚧️, so : donate to trans support organizations if you can, hire trans people, defend them in public & private spaces when necessary, & just don't be an asshole in general
November 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
milosometimes.bsky.social
Been feeling really peopled-out lately, and due to that I have been/will be pretty quiet on here for a bit.

So, a short writing update:
I'm still doing it.
November 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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elliottcassel.com
SPECIAL: I have three leftover lantern pins that I did not design, so I don't feel right selling them. However, they need homes, so they are being given away free with any purchase of three or more of my #Bloodborne stamp pins. www.etsy.com/shop/Elliott...
A gold enamel pin made to look like the Bloodborne save lanterns, lying on a grey background. Seven different enamel pins made to look like stamps featuring several Bloodborne locations.
November 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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elliottcassel.com
Fun news! I've updated my Etsy shop with several new items! #SlowDamage #FateGrandOrder #Bloodborne #Hannibal #BSNM www.etsy.com/shop/elliott...
A holographic sticker of chibi Shuten-douji from Fate/Grand Order sitting on a blue-grey background. The front and back of a holographic charm of chibi Towa from Slow Damage, sitting on a blue-grey background. A red glitter sticker featuring Hannibal and Will as they look at the end of Mizumono, sitting on a shiny black background. A gold enamel pin featuring the Astral Clocktower from Bloodborne, sitting on a shiny black background.
November 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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saintsbeware.bsky.social
🍁 November slots are open! 🍁

if you can't commission at the moment, reposts and tips are also super appreciated! anything helps right now!

check out my comm listings and goal here: ko-fi.com/elkamarsden

#artsky #ocsky #commsopen #comms
saintsbeware.bsky.social elka 🌾 commissions open! @saintsbeware.bsky.social · Oct 5
hey there!✨ you can get a character illustration like these starting at 85 USD! please share and let your friends know that I have available commission slots for this month! 🖤🥀

vgen.co/saintsbeware
#artsky #booksky #commission
November 10, 2025 at 8:58 PM
milosometimes.bsky.social
Obviously, I love the MC, and LI... But I absolutely adore the MC's childhood best friend. She's a goth who loves animals and has a lot of complicated feelings about the MC moving back to town after he left.

Goth vet assistant supremacy.

#FirstDraftFall
weeknightwriters.bsky.social Weeknight Writers @weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 3d
#FirstDraftFall Now that you've gotten into writing for First Draft Fall, who's your favorite character in your story?
Image of a branch with its leaves turned red, overlaid with the words #FirstDraftFall - November: Drafting - Now that you've gotten into writing for First Draft Fall, who's your favorite character in your story?"
November 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
milosometimes.bsky.social
My week was great! Did a whole lot of writing, and I've been working away at querying "From the Sea Fret".
I'm really happy with my progress, and I'm super excited to keep pushing myself!!

#queerwriters #lgbtqwriters
amaralynn.bsky.social AmaraJLynn💎🌌🌺GEMS & STAR FLOWERS coming soon! @amaralynn.bsky.social · 5d
#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
Background: white background with colored pencils along the bottom half. Text: #Queerwriters Check in day! How was your week? Monday, Saturday, Sunday All LGBTQIAP writers welcome
November 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
milosometimes.bsky.social
With the first week of November coming to an end, I wanted to post this for a bit of a progress update/accountability.

I did start this month with this WIP already being at 20k words. I'd been picking at it for a few weeks, so I had a bit of a head-start.

#FirstDraftFall #WIP #WriteSky
A background of blood-looking veins, with a white text box outlined in black in the forefront. There's text in the text box, it reads: "Vampire/werewolf wip. Week: november 1-7. Words written: 11,071. 5 chapters completed. Total word count: 31,071k. Current chapter: 10 (3/4 complete)."
November 8, 2025 at 12:53 PM
milosometimes.bsky.social
Look at this STUNNING piece for my boy Callum Point. I'm absolutely obsessed, this turned out better than I could've ever expected!
I'm in love 💕

#FtSF
November 7, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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cozydubois.bsky.social
I checked the mail on my way out the door with Clover, and lo and behold, my proof copy came! So this beauty came on our walk with us.

💙📚 🌈💜 🌈📚 #romancelandia #winterholidayromance #coverreveal

Preorder links at cozydubois.com ! Get a signed paperback with solstice swag from Scribbles Bookshop!
November 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
milosometimes.bsky.social
My target audience has always and will always be queer and trans people that want to feel less alone in their experiences and feelings.

Also weirdos
#WritingPrompt
cometkins.bsky.social Ian Haramaki 🏳️‍⚧️✨ @cometkins.bsky.social · 7d
What kind of audience do you hope to reach with your work? Who do you think needs it the most? #WritingPrompt
November 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
milosometimes.bsky.social
Haven't said it in a while, but AI sucks.
It's the death of the human condition, and turns individuality into a commodity that thrives on the destruction of our planet.
My stance has and always will be with humans, and not AI tech companies.
November 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
milosometimes.bsky.social
Thanks for all the support yesterday with #QuestPit, there were so many fantastic pitches and I hope everyone had a great time!!
November 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
milosometimes.bsky.social
⚓FROM THE SEA FRET⚓

An #agentsguide to a cosmic/psychological/body horror from a queer/trans perspective.

#QuestPit #A #H #Q #LGBT
Two fishing boats sail on a grey ocean, with seagulls in the overcast sky. White text overlaps the grey sky. It reads: A guide to 'From the Sea Fret' a 74k adult queer horror Grey ocean, with a white-capped wave, serves as the background. The title reads: Pitch and Comps Text is outlined: Callum Point moves to the dead-end town of Perne to scrape together a new life. He's hoping that the small fishing town will give him what he always wanted; peace. Unfortunately, what greets him is a place rife with secrecy, conspiracy and creatures beyond comprehension. 5 posters for books and shows have arrows and notes coming out of them. Dredge by Black Salt Games has the notes: Capitalism despite the horrors. Something's wrong with the fish. Old Wounds by Logan-Ashley Kisner has the notes: Queer and trans identity. People are monsters too. The Fisherman by John Langan has the notes: Lovecraftian. Ocean madness. The Lighthouse by Robert Eggers has the notes: Ocean madness. Obsession with answers. Blood in the Bayou by Just Roll With It has the notes: Who can you trust? Small town cosmic terror. Grey ocean, with a white-capped wave, serves as the background. The title reads: Themes A moodboard of 9 images sits in the middle. A hand reaching out into dark water. Thick seaweed-covered chains being pulled from the ocean. A foggy wharf at night. A group of sharks in dark water. A pencil drawing of a compass on white paper. Close-up of a hazel eye with the pupil completely white. A pile of fish. A porthole looking out onto a grey ocean. The inside of a fishing shack. Text surrounds the images. It reads: Paranoia turns revenge. Struggles with identity. Trans and queer rep. Grief over what could have been. Desperation to fit in. Cosmic/psychological/body horror. Content warnings: emotional abuse, attempted sexual assault, manipulation, transphobia, internalised transphobia, misogyny, cosmic horror, psychological horror, religious trauma, drug/alcohol use, gore, death, blood, paranoia, body horror Grey ocean, with a white-capped wave, serves as the background. The title reads: Excerpt Text is outlined: I scanned the horizon. It was just me on the water. There wasn’t anyone out sailing, or anyone swimming. I was completely alone. But… was I? Beneath me were leagues of ocean. Unlike in the forest, where you can hear the wildlife around you, there were creatures that could pass by in the sea and I would never know. The water concealed their movement, cloaking them from my view. It was getting harder to breathe. The vastness of the ocean was too open, and my skin felt too tight around my chest. I knew, deep in my bones, that something was beneath me and it was watching. On the port side, the water rippled. Though it was only a few steps, the length of the deck felt miles long. I was compelled to look below, and my body moved on its own accord. Though I was terrified of what I would see, I peered over.
November 5, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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hellostarshine.bsky.social
CANADIANS - If last night's American leftist wins have proven anything for us, it is that WE do NOT have to settle for the liberal party. We do NOT have to settle for centrism. We do NOT have to settle for second worst.

VOTE GREEN. VOTE NDP. WE HAVE THE POWER!!
November 5, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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arlenrenwrites.bsky.social
Enby teen Sam is supposed to put cryptids & conspiracies behind them. But when bestie Katie starts acting weird, Sam knows the cult on the edge of town is to blame. The only one who'll help them prove it is Casper, who's from the cult himself. Can Sam trust him to save Katie?

#QuestPit #YA #W #H
The words "A Guide to The Langley Conspiracy by Arlen Ren" over a background of a gap in a chain link fence in a woodland. a silhouette of a UFO hovers in a gap in the trees. Non-binary teen Sam is on their last warning. Their bully has been excluded from school, but they're having to resit the year. They're separated from their best friend, Katie - but she's barely spoken to them all summer, anyway. Back at St. Jean's Catholic High School, Sam finds out why. While Sam was ditching classes, kids from the commune on the edge of town joined the school, forming the mysterious "Astral Club" whose badge is pinned to Katie's lapel. Sam knows that Katie's weird behaviour must be linked to this "club", but no-one else seems to think there's a problem. No-one apart from Casper, the boy from the commune who's set on helping Sam investigate the conspiracy at the heart of St. Jean's. character art of a white-haired boy with light brown skin drinking from a straw, and a disgruntled-looking white enby with pink hair. under the white-haired boy (Casper) are the words "what does he want?!", and above the picture of the pink-haired enby (Sam) are the words "hi, I'm Sam". themes are listed on the page: YA Paranormal, non-binary MC, "I want to believe", friendship breakup, queer refusal to conform. a moodboard alluding to UFOs, disappearances, conspiracy maps, with two inspiration pieces of media linked to it via arrows: the X-Files and Twilight (yes, Twilight. I know. I KNOW.)
November 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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earthkids.bsky.social
ANNA KARENINA x GOOD LUCK, BABE!

After Kitty accidentally 13 Going on 30s herself into the future, she has a 2nd chance to win Alexei Vronsky's heart. In order to do so, she concocts a plan involving a woman who apparently knows her a little too well from her missed past.

#QuestPit #W #A #R #SFF
Anna Karenina Retelling features the woman from 13 Going on 30 skipping through space over the moon where a space station floats and a woman in a space suit falls out. Underneath there are women in a variety of either mod or retrofuturistic 60s-70s fashion looking at her.
November 5, 2025 at 9:25 PM