Erin
@oncedarkness.bsky.social
Saved by the blood of Jesus Christ. Writer of speculative fiction and poetry. A lover of redemption arcs, messy characters, and dark stories with the light of hope.
November 9, 2023 at 11:58 PM
What are your favorite tropes?
Some of mine:
📚 found family
📚 prophecies
📚 sibling teams
📚 mad scientist
📚 grumpy x sunshine
📚 beautiful decay
📚 overpowered guy now responsible for a baby/child that he will defend w his life
(Not even funny how the last one has me in a chokehold 😆)
💙 📚
Some of mine:
📚 found family
📚 prophecies
📚 sibling teams
📚 mad scientist
📚 grumpy x sunshine
📚 beautiful decay
📚 overpowered guy now responsible for a baby/child that he will defend w his life
(Not even funny how the last one has me in a chokehold 😆)
💙 📚
November 8, 2023 at 11:31 PM
What are your favorite tropes?
Some of mine:
📚 found family
📚 prophecies
📚 sibling teams
📚 mad scientist
📚 grumpy x sunshine
📚 beautiful decay
📚 overpowered guy now responsible for a baby/child that he will defend w his life
(Not even funny how the last one has me in a chokehold 😆)
💙 📚
Some of mine:
📚 found family
📚 prophecies
📚 sibling teams
📚 mad scientist
📚 grumpy x sunshine
📚 beautiful decay
📚 overpowered guy now responsible for a baby/child that he will defend w his life
(Not even funny how the last one has me in a chokehold 😆)
💙 📚
Do you set a reading goal for the year, like a certain number of books or trying different genres? Do you think you’ll make it by the end of the year?
My goal is to read more books than last year (46). I’m at 42 rn (crushed it over the summer then got sick 😅). But I think I can do it!
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My goal is to read more books than last year (46). I’m at 42 rn (crushed it over the summer then got sick 😅). But I think I can do it!
💙📚
November 5, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Do you set a reading goal for the year, like a certain number of books or trying different genres? Do you think you’ll make it by the end of the year?
My goal is to read more books than last year (46). I’m at 42 rn (crushed it over the summer then got sick 😅). But I think I can do it!
💙📚
My goal is to read more books than last year (46). I’m at 42 rn (crushed it over the summer then got sick 😅). But I think I can do it!
💙📚
Big casts are fun but there's power in a tight cast too.
Recently, I realized I could replace a walk-on, nameless character who never appears again, with an existing one — which sets up some pretty cool foreshadowing that will pay off in book 2. Double duty!
#writertip #WritingCommunity
Recently, I realized I could replace a walk-on, nameless character who never appears again, with an existing one — which sets up some pretty cool foreshadowing that will pay off in book 2. Double duty!
#writertip #WritingCommunity
November 2, 2023 at 10:41 PM
Big casts are fun but there's power in a tight cast too.
Recently, I realized I could replace a walk-on, nameless character who never appears again, with an existing one — which sets up some pretty cool foreshadowing that will pay off in book 2. Double duty!
#writertip #WritingCommunity
Recently, I realized I could replace a walk-on, nameless character who never appears again, with an existing one — which sets up some pretty cool foreshadowing that will pay off in book 2. Double duty!
#writertip #WritingCommunity
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Be yourself, #turtlewriters. If you’re always comparing yourself adversely to other writers, you’ll never discover just how amazing you are.❤️You have your own unique writing voice. Today’s a good day to start believing in it. That’s your key to success! 🍀 Good luck. 🙂🐢
#WritingCommunity #amwriting
#WritingCommunity #amwriting
October 31, 2023 at 10:47 AM
Be yourself, #turtlewriters. If you’re always comparing yourself adversely to other writers, you’ll never discover just how amazing you are.❤️You have your own unique writing voice. Today’s a good day to start believing in it. That’s your key to success! 🍀 Good luck. 🙂🐢
#WritingCommunity #amwriting
#WritingCommunity #amwriting
What’s the most important character you’ve killed off in a WIP? Would you ever kill a MC?
I’m not above killing important secondary characters. I’ve killed off a MC before, and while I have no current plans, I’ll probably consider killing one again 😬
#WritingCommunity #writingq
I’m not above killing important secondary characters. I’ve killed off a MC before, and while I have no current plans, I’ll probably consider killing one again 😬
#WritingCommunity #writingq
October 30, 2023 at 10:40 PM
What’s the most important character you’ve killed off in a WIP? Would you ever kill a MC?
I’m not above killing important secondary characters. I’ve killed off a MC before, and while I have no current plans, I’ll probably consider killing one again 😬
#WritingCommunity #writingq
I’m not above killing important secondary characters. I’ve killed off a MC before, and while I have no current plans, I’ll probably consider killing one again 😬
#WritingCommunity #writingq
“Into the woods I go, to lose my mind and find my soul”
Anyone have any favorite recommendations for books set in forests/woods? I’m feeling something magical or slightly creepy 🤩
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Anyone have any favorite recommendations for books set in forests/woods? I’m feeling something magical or slightly creepy 🤩
💙📚
October 26, 2023 at 10:50 PM
“Into the woods I go, to lose my mind and find my soul”
Anyone have any favorite recommendations for books set in forests/woods? I’m feeling something magical or slightly creepy 🤩
💙📚
Anyone have any favorite recommendations for books set in forests/woods? I’m feeling something magical or slightly creepy 🤩
💙📚
Reposted by Erin
It’s never too late to start writing the story only you can tell. You will have deadlines, but they will have nothing to do with your age. So let’s go.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #Booksky 💙📚
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #Booksky 💙📚
October 26, 2023 at 4:07 AM
It’s never too late to start writing the story only you can tell. You will have deadlines, but they will have nothing to do with your age. So let’s go.
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #Booksky 💙📚
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #Booksky 💙📚
The gesture sparked recognition in Quincy, a memory of a feeling she hadn’t felt since she was barely waist high, repeating words that had lost their mystical powers. Words that had once seemed to hold the key to the universe but now? Now they were weak and feeble, able to be questioned.
#WIPSnips
#WIPSnips
It's Wednesday!
The #WIPSnips word is "weak"
Is someone weak in the knees? Are they weak from exhaustion? Mentally weak? Tell us about it!
#authors #writingcommunity
The #WIPSnips word is "weak"
Is someone weak in the knees? Are they weak from exhaustion? Mentally weak? Tell us about it!
#authors #writingcommunity
October 25, 2023 at 10:51 PM
The gesture sparked recognition in Quincy, a memory of a feeling she hadn’t felt since she was barely waist high, repeating words that had lost their mystical powers. Words that had once seemed to hold the key to the universe but now? Now they were weak and feeble, able to be questioned.
#WIPSnips
#WIPSnips
What kind of emotional experience do you want to give your readers?
I want the emotions from my MC’s journey to stick with the reader past the pages. I want it to make them think. I want readers to find a part of themselves in a character or situation, to feel seen.
#writingq
I want the emotions from my MC’s journey to stick with the reader past the pages. I want it to make them think. I want readers to find a part of themselves in a character or situation, to feel seen.
#writingq
October 24, 2023 at 11:01 PM
What kind of emotional experience do you want to give your readers?
I want the emotions from my MC’s journey to stick with the reader past the pages. I want it to make them think. I want readers to find a part of themselves in a character or situation, to feel seen.
#writingq
I want the emotions from my MC’s journey to stick with the reader past the pages. I want it to make them think. I want readers to find a part of themselves in a character or situation, to feel seen.
#writingq
Things that should motivate writers:
🖊 Seeing their name in print
🖊 Speaking deeply to their readers’ hearts
🖊 Joy of the craft
Things that actually motivate writers:
🖊 Pretty writing challenge badges
🖊 Spite
🖊 Too much tea
#WritingCommunity
🖊 Seeing their name in print
🖊 Speaking deeply to their readers’ hearts
🖊 Joy of the craft
Things that actually motivate writers:
🖊 Pretty writing challenge badges
🖊 Spite
🖊 Too much tea
#WritingCommunity
October 23, 2023 at 11:03 PM
Things that should motivate writers:
🖊 Seeing their name in print
🖊 Speaking deeply to their readers’ hearts
🖊 Joy of the craft
Things that actually motivate writers:
🖊 Pretty writing challenge badges
🖊 Spite
🖊 Too much tea
#WritingCommunity
🖊 Seeing their name in print
🖊 Speaking deeply to their readers’ hearts
🖊 Joy of the craft
Things that actually motivate writers:
🖊 Pretty writing challenge badges
🖊 Spite
🖊 Too much tea
#WritingCommunity
The city gleamed like a multicolored gem, pinned like a jewel to the dark cloak of night. Buildings wreathed in neon towered above her, their tops disappearing into the velvety black sky.
#WIPSnips
#WIPSnips
In honor of being at Multiverse Con, the word for 10/20 is "multi"
Multiply. Multitude. Multicultural. Whatever ya got!
I'll try to respond and re-post as I can, but it'll be a busy weekend!
#WIPSnips #authors #writingcommunity
Multiply. Multitude. Multicultural. Whatever ya got!
I'll try to respond and re-post as I can, but it'll be a busy weekend!
#WIPSnips #authors #writingcommunity
October 20, 2023 at 10:57 PM
The city gleamed like a multicolored gem, pinned like a jewel to the dark cloak of night. Buildings wreathed in neon towered above her, their tops disappearing into the velvety black sky.
#WIPSnips
#WIPSnips
Book mail from a friend! I’m so excited for this one. And there’s appendices 🤩
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October 18, 2023 at 10:46 PM
Book mail from a friend! I’m so excited for this one. And there’s appendices 🤩
💙📚
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Reposted by Erin
There is grace etched in the fabric of our world-
Where lilies grow ‘round the roots of the willow tree,
How the river carries my body
So softly down her waters,
How no matter how dark the night
The sun rises each morning in forgiveness-
We are never without grace
We only need look.
Where lilies grow ‘round the roots of the willow tree,
How the river carries my body
So softly down her waters,
How no matter how dark the night
The sun rises each morning in forgiveness-
We are never without grace
We only need look.
October 17, 2023 at 3:50 AM
There is grace etched in the fabric of our world-
Where lilies grow ‘round the roots of the willow tree,
How the river carries my body
So softly down her waters,
How no matter how dark the night
The sun rises each morning in forgiveness-
We are never without grace
We only need look.
Where lilies grow ‘round the roots of the willow tree,
How the river carries my body
So softly down her waters,
How no matter how dark the night
The sun rises each morning in forgiveness-
We are never without grace
We only need look.
Characters: *suffering death, pain, emotional torment*
Characters: Do we get a break?🥹
Author: Best I can do is some oranges and a nap
#amwriting #WritingCommunity #writerslife
Characters: Do we get a break?🥹
Author: Best I can do is some oranges and a nap
#amwriting #WritingCommunity #writerslife
October 16, 2023 at 10:47 PM
Characters: *suffering death, pain, emotional torment*
Characters: Do we get a break?🥹
Author: Best I can do is some oranges and a nap
#amwriting #WritingCommunity #writerslife
Characters: Do we get a break?🥹
Author: Best I can do is some oranges and a nap
#amwriting #WritingCommunity #writerslife
Reposted by Erin
As a writer:
- Be who you are.
- Write who you are.
- Let the rest take care of itself in your writing.
- Writing isn't always pretty, sometimes it's hard work. But when you see it, it is always worth it.
- Stay true to yourself. -Wrtr #amwriting #amediting ...Be Writing.
#author #writing
- Be who you are.
- Write who you are.
- Let the rest take care of itself in your writing.
- Writing isn't always pretty, sometimes it's hard work. But when you see it, it is always worth it.
- Stay true to yourself. -Wrtr #amwriting #amediting ...Be Writing.
#author #writing
October 14, 2023 at 11:18 PM
As a writer:
- Be who you are.
- Write who you are.
- Let the rest take care of itself in your writing.
- Writing isn't always pretty, sometimes it's hard work. But when you see it, it is always worth it.
- Stay true to yourself. -Wrtr #amwriting #amediting ...Be Writing.
#author #writing
- Be who you are.
- Write who you are.
- Let the rest take care of itself in your writing.
- Writing isn't always pretty, sometimes it's hard work. But when you see it, it is always worth it.
- Stay true to yourself. -Wrtr #amwriting #amediting ...Be Writing.
#author #writing
Reposted by Erin
Outside the locked door
of depression, I find
as if by magic, it is autumn
At the old cafe
amidst a rain of acorns
the barista waters flowers
The days have not tarried
The wind has seen
every sunset
All along
I was living in history
though at times it seemed
that all this beauty
was meant for me
of depression, I find
as if by magic, it is autumn
At the old cafe
amidst a rain of acorns
the barista waters flowers
The days have not tarried
The wind has seen
every sunset
All along
I was living in history
though at times it seemed
that all this beauty
was meant for me
The 14 Oct word prompt for #mpotd (micro prompt of the day): HISTORY.
I'll post a prompt word/image. Write a micro using the word/inspired by the image. Use the hashtag #mpotd. Stay w/in 300 characters.
*It helps if you quote post the prompt post instead of replying.*
#writingprompt
I'll post a prompt word/image. Write a micro using the word/inspired by the image. Use the hashtag #mpotd. Stay w/in 300 characters.
*It helps if you quote post the prompt post instead of replying.*
#writingprompt
October 14, 2023 at 9:44 PM
Outside the locked door
of depression, I find
as if by magic, it is autumn
At the old cafe
amidst a rain of acorns
the barista waters flowers
The days have not tarried
The wind has seen
every sunset
All along
I was living in history
though at times it seemed
that all this beauty
was meant for me
of depression, I find
as if by magic, it is autumn
At the old cafe
amidst a rain of acorns
the barista waters flowers
The days have not tarried
The wind has seen
every sunset
All along
I was living in history
though at times it seemed
that all this beauty
was meant for me
Some favorite books to get to know me! (And to know the fact I have trouble picking favorites 😆)
What are some of your favorite books? 💙📚
What are some of your favorite books? 💙📚
October 14, 2023 at 4:54 PM
Some favorite books to get to know me! (And to know the fact I have trouble picking favorites 😆)
What are some of your favorite books? 💙📚
What are some of your favorite books? 💙📚
Quincy took a deep breath, driving her anger down until it was focused and sharp as a knife.
She might not have a blade, but her tongue was sharp enough.
#WIPSnip
She might not have a blade, but her tongue was sharp enough.
#WIPSnip
Yesterday, our chars were on ice.
Today, they’ve got some red-hot anger!
Share a line that uses the word “anger” or just a #WIPSnip where someone is angry!
Don’t forget to search WIPSnips to interact with others or follow the WIP Prompts feed!
#authors #writingcommunity #writers
Today, they’ve got some red-hot anger!
Share a line that uses the word “anger” or just a #WIPSnip where someone is angry!
Don’t forget to search WIPSnips to interact with others or follow the WIP Prompts feed!
#authors #writingcommunity #writers
October 12, 2023 at 10:52 PM
Quincy took a deep breath, driving her anger down until it was focused and sharp as a knife.
She might not have a blade, but her tongue was sharp enough.
#WIPSnip
She might not have a blade, but her tongue was sharp enough.
#WIPSnip
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"Leverage your unique abilities as an author to write and see the world differently. Authors use their imagination as a way to write their stories. Write your story from your characters' view, but using your style of writing." #amwriting Keep Writing. #author #writing
October 12, 2023 at 1:31 AM
"Leverage your unique abilities as an author to write and see the world differently. Authors use their imagination as a way to write their stories. Write your story from your characters' view, but using your style of writing." #amwriting Keep Writing. #author #writing
I read two stories recently, one that I was able to predict what was going to happen and another where my expectations were completely subverted, and I enjoyed them both. But I’ve also read others that fell flat.
I’m curious what makes the difference in either case.
#Writingq
I’m curious what makes the difference in either case.
#Writingq
October 10, 2023 at 10:48 PM
I read two stories recently, one that I was able to predict what was going to happen and another where my expectations were completely subverted, and I enjoyed them both. But I’ve also read others that fell flat.
I’m curious what makes the difference in either case.
#Writingq
I’m curious what makes the difference in either case.
#Writingq
Paint the smile
On the face
Don’t let them see the bleed
Paint the clouds
To gold from gray
Pray the darkness will recede
Today a battle shield
Tomorrow a banner on the field
#mpotd
On the face
Don’t let them see the bleed
Paint the clouds
To gold from gray
Pray the darkness will recede
Today a battle shield
Tomorrow a banner on the field
#mpotd
The 8 Oct word prompt for #mpotd (micro prompt of the day): PAINT.
I'll post a prompt word/image. Write a micro using the word/inspired by the image. Use the hashtag #mpotd. Stay w/in 300 characters.
*It helps if you quote post the prompt post instead of replying.*
#writingprompt
I'll post a prompt word/image. Write a micro using the word/inspired by the image. Use the hashtag #mpotd. Stay w/in 300 characters.
*It helps if you quote post the prompt post instead of replying.*
#writingprompt
October 9, 2023 at 12:48 AM
Paint the smile
On the face
Don’t let them see the bleed
Paint the clouds
To gold from gray
Pray the darkness will recede
Today a battle shield
Tomorrow a banner on the field
#mpotd
On the face
Don’t let them see the bleed
Paint the clouds
To gold from gray
Pray the darkness will recede
Today a battle shield
Tomorrow a banner on the field
#mpotd
Reposted by Erin
Be yourself, #turtlewriters. If you’re always comparing yourself adversely to other writers, you’ll never discover just how amazing you are.❤️You have your own unique writing voice. Today’s a good day to start believing in it. That’s your key to success!🍀Good luck.🙂🐢#WritingCommunity #HorrorCommunity
October 8, 2023 at 4:41 PM
Be yourself, #turtlewriters. If you’re always comparing yourself adversely to other writers, you’ll never discover just how amazing you are.❤️You have your own unique writing voice. Today’s a good day to start believing in it. That’s your key to success!🍀Good luck.🙂🐢#WritingCommunity #HorrorCommunity
Reposted by Erin
I have recently figured out how to borrow ebooks from my library and it is a total game changer! Did you know a lot of libraries let you request they buy books you're interested in reading? Give an #indie writer a thrill by asking for their book and see if you can get your library to buy it!
October 8, 2023 at 1:07 AM
I have recently figured out how to borrow ebooks from my library and it is a total game changer! Did you know a lot of libraries let you request they buy books you're interested in reading? Give an #indie writer a thrill by asking for their book and see if you can get your library to buy it!
Since I’m new, hi! I’d love to meet more friends here!
I’m a beach-dwelling bookworm w/ a giant TBR. I love reading speculative fiction, thrillers, classics, & poetry. I write stories w/ themes of redemption, freedom, found family, & seeking the truth even if it’s dangerous.
#WritingCommunity
I’m a beach-dwelling bookworm w/ a giant TBR. I love reading speculative fiction, thrillers, classics, & poetry. I write stories w/ themes of redemption, freedom, found family, & seeking the truth even if it’s dangerous.
#WritingCommunity
October 7, 2023 at 8:33 PM
Since I’m new, hi! I’d love to meet more friends here!
I’m a beach-dwelling bookworm w/ a giant TBR. I love reading speculative fiction, thrillers, classics, & poetry. I write stories w/ themes of redemption, freedom, found family, & seeking the truth even if it’s dangerous.
#WritingCommunity
I’m a beach-dwelling bookworm w/ a giant TBR. I love reading speculative fiction, thrillers, classics, & poetry. I write stories w/ themes of redemption, freedom, found family, & seeking the truth even if it’s dangerous.
#WritingCommunity