💙 🇺🇦 NomadicWriter (Fritha Malcouronne) 🇺🇦 💙
@nomadicwriter.bsky.social
Writer. Home: blank page, screen or stage. Chiefly here to discuss screenwriting, film + TV. Queen of typos. Partnered by my editor-in-chief, Tiggy (cat). Lover of cake, otters, owls, hares and wildlife/conservation.
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Hello! As we’re seeing a big influx of new folk on here thought I’d reintroduce myself. Studied English Lit and creative writing at MMU; specialising in screenwriting and playwriting. Have hosted live tweets of hit BBC dramas with screenwriters/exec prods. Write TV dramas + stage plays. #ScriptSky
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Our mental health is so important. If you’re struggling please reach out. UK numbers:
Call Samaritans: 116123
National Suicide Prevention helpline: 0800 689 5652
The Calm Zone: 0800 58 58 58
Under 25? Call The Mix: 0808 808 4994
Under 35? Call PAPYRUS: 0800 068 4141
SwitchboardLGBT: 0300 300 0630
Call Samaritans: 116123
National Suicide Prevention helpline: 0800 689 5652
The Calm Zone: 0800 58 58 58
Under 25? Call The Mix: 0808 808 4994
Under 35? Call PAPYRUS: 0800 068 4141
SwitchboardLGBT: 0300 300 0630
August 14, 2023 at 5:47 PM
Our mental health is so important. If you’re struggling please reach out. UK numbers:
Call Samaritans: 116123
National Suicide Prevention helpline: 0800 689 5652
The Calm Zone: 0800 58 58 58
Under 25? Call The Mix: 0808 808 4994
Under 35? Call PAPYRUS: 0800 068 4141
SwitchboardLGBT: 0300 300 0630
Call Samaritans: 116123
National Suicide Prevention helpline: 0800 689 5652
The Calm Zone: 0800 58 58 58
Under 25? Call The Mix: 0808 808 4994
Under 35? Call PAPYRUS: 0800 068 4141
SwitchboardLGBT: 0300 300 0630
Merry Christmas. Hope 2026 brings us all some much needed cheer. xx 😘
Signing out for the festive period. Hope you and yours have a wonderful time, find some peace and are loved. Doesn’t matter whether that’s with human beings or your furry companions. Love is love. If you’re finding this time of year tough please reach out and talk. Here’s some contact info… 👇
December 23, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Merry Christmas. Hope 2026 brings us all some much needed cheer. xx 😘
Signing out for the festive period. Hope you and yours have a wonderful time, find some peace and are loved. Doesn’t matter whether that’s with human beings or your furry companions. Love is love. If you’re finding this time of year tough please reach out and talk. Here’s some contact info… 👇
December 23, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Signing out for the festive period. Hope you and yours have a wonderful time, find some peace and are loved. Doesn’t matter whether that’s with human beings or your furry companions. Love is love. If you’re finding this time of year tough please reach out and talk. Here’s some contact info… 👇
Chris Rea was one of those vocalists who had a very distinctive singing voice. You could have picked it out of a room of a thousand people. Had a gravelly rasp to it. They don’t make them like him anymore. Gosh, he’s going to be sorely missed, isn’t he? Deepest condolences to his loved ones.
December 22, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Chris Rea was one of those vocalists who had a very distinctive singing voice. You could have picked it out of a room of a thousand people. Had a gravelly rasp to it. They don’t make them like him anymore. Gosh, he’s going to be sorely missed, isn’t he? Deepest condolences to his loved ones.
Been offline most of the day so only just learned about Chris Rae’s passing. Stunned by this news. ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ and ‘Road to Hell’ are just two of my favourite tracks of his. A great loss to music. Many thanks for all the wonderful songs you’ve left us. RIP. youtu.be/Jckb3dnS5fw
Chris Rea - Driving Home for Christmas - (Live on National Lottery Stars, 2000)
YouTube video by Chris Rea Official
youtu.be
December 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Been offline most of the day so only just learned about Chris Rae’s passing. Stunned by this news. ‘Driving Home for Christmas’ and ‘Road to Hell’ are just two of my favourite tracks of his. A great loss to music. Many thanks for all the wonderful songs you’ve left us. RIP. youtu.be/Jckb3dnS5fw
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Hey dude what do you feed to an LLM, just checking. Is it, perhaps, books?
December 21, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Hey dude what do you feed to an LLM, just checking. Is it, perhaps, books?
If I had my way shooting hares for so-called ‘sport’ would be banned entirely. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
#hares #nature
#hares #nature
Shooting hares in England to be banned for most of the year
Exclusive: Ministers also expected to announce trail-hunting ban in sweeping changes to animal welfare law
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
If I had my way shooting hares for so-called ‘sport’ would be banned entirely. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
#hares #nature
#hares #nature
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2 NEW epic images of Phobos over Mars just released by @esa.int Mars Express
This view is especially striking, with Phobos between the Tharsis volcanoes and Noctis Labyrinthus–Valles Marineris
Full resolution 300MP(!) & info on: flic.kr/p/2rMW4so
Credit: ESA/DLR/FUBerlin/AndreaLuck CC BY 🧪🔭
2 NEW epic images of Phobos over Mars just released by @esa.int Mars Express
This view is especially striking, with Phobos between the Tharsis volcanoes and Noctis Labyrinthus–Valles Marineris
Full resolution 300MP(!) & info on: flic.kr/p/2rMW4so
Credit: ESA/DLR/FUBerlin/AndreaLuck CC BY 🧪🔭
December 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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2 NEW epic images of Phobos over Mars just released by @esa.int Mars Express
This view is especially striking, with Phobos between the Tharsis volcanoes and Noctis Labyrinthus–Valles Marineris
Full resolution 300MP(!) & info on: flic.kr/p/2rMW4so
Credit: ESA/DLR/FUBerlin/AndreaLuck CC BY 🧪🔭
2 NEW epic images of Phobos over Mars just released by @esa.int Mars Express
This view is especially striking, with Phobos between the Tharsis volcanoes and Noctis Labyrinthus–Valles Marineris
Full resolution 300MP(!) & info on: flic.kr/p/2rMW4so
Credit: ESA/DLR/FUBerlin/AndreaLuck CC BY 🧪🔭
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The complete Bayeux Tapestry has finally been released and proves that Bishop Odo had absolutely nothing to do with the illegal Norman invasion of England.
December 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The complete Bayeux Tapestry has finally been released and proves that Bishop Odo had absolutely nothing to do with the illegal Norman invasion of England.
Writing up your bibliographies and citations at university was, for me, one of the biggest drags when writing essays etc. My God, I’m so honoured that we were called to do it. How it should be. Students were called out for plagiarism. Even kicked out. How it should be. Anything else is cheating.
I’m sorry, but it is disgraceful to be an academic who uses this technology to conduct research. It should be prohibited in all of our scholarly institutions, including universities and journals.
December 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Writing up your bibliographies and citations at university was, for me, one of the biggest drags when writing essays etc. My God, I’m so honoured that we were called to do it. How it should be. Students were called out for plagiarism. Even kicked out. How it should be. Anything else is cheating.
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I’m sorry, but it is disgraceful to be an academic who uses this technology to conduct research. It should be prohibited in all of our scholarly institutions, including universities and journals.
December 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I’m sorry, but it is disgraceful to be an academic who uses this technology to conduct research. It should be prohibited in all of our scholarly institutions, including universities and journals.
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In short, using AI in your writing is among the dumbest things you can do as a writer as it exposes you to potential legal action while affording you zero legal protections. AI is a nightmare box for idiots. Don't fall into the trap of shortcutting your writing career.
December 20, 2025 at 10:17 PM
In short, using AI in your writing is among the dumbest things you can do as a writer as it exposes you to potential legal action while affording you zero legal protections. AI is a nightmare box for idiots. Don't fall into the trap of shortcutting your writing career.
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The courts have ruled multiple times that AI output isn't copyrightable because it has no author meaning:
1) AI writing is public domain. You don't own any of it.
2) You can't be sure that the writing in your piece isn't stolen, because authorship be damned, you are responsible for what you sell.
1) AI writing is public domain. You don't own any of it.
2) You can't be sure that the writing in your piece isn't stolen, because authorship be damned, you are responsible for what you sell.
I can't understand how "writing is my dream job" and "ugh, can't the robot do it?" coexist comfortably inside the same skull, but a lot of people live in cognitive dissonance.
December 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The courts have ruled multiple times that AI output isn't copyrightable because it has no author meaning:
1) AI writing is public domain. You don't own any of it.
2) You can't be sure that the writing in your piece isn't stolen, because authorship be damned, you are responsible for what you sell.
1) AI writing is public domain. You don't own any of it.
2) You can't be sure that the writing in your piece isn't stolen, because authorship be damned, you are responsible for what you sell.
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Having a cat is so cool. There is a little creature in my bed who loves me and vibrates like a tiny motorcycle and is so fuzzy and wants to snuggle. How could I want anything else
December 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Having a cat is so cool. There is a little creature in my bed who loves me and vibrates like a tiny motorcycle and is so fuzzy and wants to snuggle. How could I want anything else
Maybe, but have you ever had your fiancé rush into the room brandishing a piece of kitchen foil and screen, “Look! I’ve done it.” Holds it aloft. “I’ve *finally* gone and bloody done it. Yes!”
All because he’d finally been able to tear that foil in a straight line for the first time in his life.
All because he’d finally been able to tear that foil in a straight line for the first time in his life.
this is the greatest feeling, when the cord box proves its utility to a family member
December 20, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Maybe, but have you ever had your fiancé rush into the room brandishing a piece of kitchen foil and screen, “Look! I’ve done it.” Holds it aloft. “I’ve *finally* gone and bloody done it. Yes!”
All because he’d finally been able to tear that foil in a straight line for the first time in his life.
All because he’d finally been able to tear that foil in a straight line for the first time in his life.
Will miss Tess and Claudia presenting #Strictly. The consummate professionals presenters throughout. Lovely to see their time on the show celebrated. You could see how much tonight’s finale meant to them personally. Wishing them all the best for their future endeavours. “Keep dancing!” 💃
December 20, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Will miss Tess and Claudia presenting #Strictly. The consummate professionals presenters throughout. Lovely to see their time on the show celebrated. You could see how much tonight’s finale meant to them personally. Wishing them all the best for their future endeavours. “Keep dancing!” 💃
Couldn’t have called tonight’s #Strictly winner. Normally I’ve been able to figure out pretty early on who would win it. Had I placed a bet this year’s winner I would have a few weeks ago. That’s the calibre of talent this tear. Massive congrats to Kaz and Carlos. 🥳
December 20, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Couldn’t have called tonight’s #Strictly winner. Normally I’ve been able to figure out pretty early on who would win it. Had I placed a bet this year’s winner I would have a few weeks ago. That’s the calibre of talent this tear. Massive congrats to Kaz and Carlos. 🥳
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THREAD.
My parents' cat Bridget vanished. As the weeks dragged on they became ever more worried, so to distract himself my dad began to paint Bridget's adventures, imagining her travelling through time and popping up at some of art & music's most important moments.
I've collected his work here...
My parents' cat Bridget vanished. As the weeks dragged on they became ever more worried, so to distract himself my dad began to paint Bridget's adventures, imagining her travelling through time and popping up at some of art & music's most important moments.
I've collected his work here...
December 20, 2025 at 9:21 AM
THREAD.
My parents' cat Bridget vanished. As the weeks dragged on they became ever more worried, so to distract himself my dad began to paint Bridget's adventures, imagining her travelling through time and popping up at some of art & music's most important moments.
I've collected his work here...
My parents' cat Bridget vanished. As the weeks dragged on they became ever more worried, so to distract himself my dad began to paint Bridget's adventures, imagining her travelling through time and popping up at some of art & music's most important moments.
I've collected his work here...
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There is a story the bees used to tell, which makes it hard to disbelieve. #Storytime
December 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM
There is a story the bees used to tell, which makes it hard to disbelieve. #Storytime
#Storytime with @joannechocolat.bsky.social is always fun. This one features a cat, appropriate for #Caturday, and Joanne is live posting it right now. Enjoy!
There is a story the bees used to tell, which makes it hard to disbelieve. #Storytime
December 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
#Storytime with @joannechocolat.bsky.social is always fun. This one features a cat, appropriate for #Caturday, and Joanne is live posting it right now. Enjoy!
THREAD.
My parents' cat Bridget vanished. As the weeks dragged on they became ever more worried, so to distract himself my dad began to paint Bridget's adventures, imagining her travelling through time and popping up at some of art & music's most important moments.
I've collected his work here...
My parents' cat Bridget vanished. As the weeks dragged on they became ever more worried, so to distract himself my dad began to paint Bridget's adventures, imagining her travelling through time and popping up at some of art & music's most important moments.
I've collected his work here...
December 20, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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That’s quite some ‘performance’ by an elected *US president.*
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December 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
That’s quite some ‘performance’ by an elected *US president.*
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All the flexing, the pomp, the ceremony, the gold and bluff conceals the fact that Russia is rotting from the inside out ... poke the bear, and it will crumble.
A united front and an actual American president rather than a preening buffoon would see the end of Putin
time.com/7341064/trum...
A united front and an actual American president rather than a preening buffoon would see the end of Putin
time.com/7341064/trum...
Why Trump Should Call Putin’s Bluff Now
Russia's "economy is disintegrating, and their military prowess is inferior to that of Ukraine."
time.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
All the flexing, the pomp, the ceremony, the gold and bluff conceals the fact that Russia is rotting from the inside out ... poke the bear, and it will crumble.
A united front and an actual American president rather than a preening buffoon would see the end of Putin
time.com/7341064/trum...
A united front and an actual American president rather than a preening buffoon would see the end of Putin
time.com/7341064/trum...