Quinn Rivers
@quinnrivers.bsky.social
EXPERIMENT: I'm working to become a full-time storyteller & sharing my progress on social media. Starting where I am now, scratch!
Non political
Non political
I really have no idea what I am doing when editing. I have some amazing friends who I’m so appreciative of for their guidance, but this is definitely an area I need to improve in. Was completely blindsided by how much work & learning is required to edit properly.
Learning experience for sure
Learning experience for sure
September 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I really have no idea what I am doing when editing. I have some amazing friends who I’m so appreciative of for their guidance, but this is definitely an area I need to improve in. Was completely blindsided by how much work & learning is required to edit properly.
Learning experience for sure
Learning experience for sure
Just got my book cover finalized for “Scenes From Her Life” and WOW! I’m in love! Super duper hype. Can’t wait to share when the short story goes live.
Shooting for an early October release. But with this being my first one, I want to keep in mind that the process may take longer.
Shooting for an early October release. But with this being my first one, I want to keep in mind that the process may take longer.
September 16, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Just got my book cover finalized for “Scenes From Her Life” and WOW! I’m in love! Super duper hype. Can’t wait to share when the short story goes live.
Shooting for an early October release. But with this being my first one, I want to keep in mind that the process may take longer.
Shooting for an early October release. But with this being my first one, I want to keep in mind that the process may take longer.
This short story is like my baby. I’ve been carrying it around for 9 months, and I’m desperately wanting to just get it out XD
September 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
This short story is like my baby. I’ve been carrying it around for 9 months, and I’m desperately wanting to just get it out XD
What I mean is I have dabbled in filmmaking & game design. I got fatigued by the number of different hats you had to wear & all the intricacies you had to learn.
I thought writing would only require one hat, but no, it needs many just like the visual mediums, as well as being quite intricate.
I thought writing would only require one hat, but no, it needs many just like the visual mediums, as well as being quite intricate.
I’m genuinely surprised how many different facets you have to learn as a writer. Even when you’re just doing e-books. From concepting, prose, the different types of editing, etc. It’s deep.
I thought this would be more straightforward than filmmaking. But kinda not really? At least starting out.
I thought this would be more straightforward than filmmaking. But kinda not really? At least starting out.
September 14, 2025 at 6:46 AM
What I mean is I have dabbled in filmmaking & game design. I got fatigued by the number of different hats you had to wear & all the intricacies you had to learn.
I thought writing would only require one hat, but no, it needs many just like the visual mediums, as well as being quite intricate.
I thought writing would only require one hat, but no, it needs many just like the visual mediums, as well as being quite intricate.
I’m genuinely surprised how many different facets you have to learn as a writer. Even when you’re just doing e-books. From concepting, prose, the different types of editing, etc. It’s deep.
I thought this would be more straightforward than filmmaking. But kinda not really? At least starting out.
I thought this would be more straightforward than filmmaking. But kinda not really? At least starting out.
September 14, 2025 at 6:43 AM
I’m genuinely surprised how many different facets you have to learn as a writer. Even when you’re just doing e-books. From concepting, prose, the different types of editing, etc. It’s deep.
I thought this would be more straightforward than filmmaking. But kinda not really? At least starting out.
I thought this would be more straightforward than filmmaking. But kinda not really? At least starting out.
TBF: This statement is about as controversial as most “hot takes” you see on the internet lol
September 3, 2025 at 12:43 AM
TBF: This statement is about as controversial as most “hot takes” you see on the internet lol
Hot take: I hate it when life and work get in the way of creating something or having fun…
September 3, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Hot take: I hate it when life and work get in the way of creating something or having fun…
Probably for this reason XD
July 18, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Probably for this reason XD
Draft 3 of my horror short story is complete. Now, time to send it off to editors & get feedback!
Here's the logline as promised: After receiving a Dear John letter, a workaholic theater director is forced to perform in a supernatural play about the woman he has wronged.
#horrorwriters #writersky
Here's the logline as promised: After receiving a Dear John letter, a workaholic theater director is forced to perform in a supernatural play about the woman he has wronged.
#horrorwriters #writersky
July 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Draft 3 of my horror short story is complete. Now, time to send it off to editors & get feedback!
Here's the logline as promised: After receiving a Dear John letter, a workaholic theater director is forced to perform in a supernatural play about the woman he has wronged.
#horrorwriters #writersky
Here's the logline as promised: After receiving a Dear John letter, a workaholic theater director is forced to perform in a supernatural play about the woman he has wronged.
#horrorwriters #writersky
How do you make stories that matter?
I have tons of neat concepts, but struggle to come up with solid themes or a real meaning behind any of it. How do you make a story from a theme or make your existing concept meaningful?
I have tons of neat concepts, but struggle to come up with solid themes or a real meaning behind any of it. How do you make a story from a theme or make your existing concept meaningful?
June 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
How do you make stories that matter?
I have tons of neat concepts, but struggle to come up with solid themes or a real meaning behind any of it. How do you make a story from a theme or make your existing concept meaningful?
I have tons of neat concepts, but struggle to come up with solid themes or a real meaning behind any of it. How do you make a story from a theme or make your existing concept meaningful?
Ayo, someone wrote a book about me?
Pathetic sad malewives rise up!
Pathetic sad malewives rise up!
June 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Ayo, someone wrote a book about me?
Pathetic sad malewives rise up!
Pathetic sad malewives rise up!
Are you a linear writer or a non-linear writer?
For me, I found I’m non-linear. I write the most important scene first. And when writing that scene, I learn so much more about what my story really means & the path the characters need to take than any amount of planning can do!
For me, I found I’m non-linear. I write the most important scene first. And when writing that scene, I learn so much more about what my story really means & the path the characters need to take than any amount of planning can do!
June 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Are you a linear writer or a non-linear writer?
For me, I found I’m non-linear. I write the most important scene first. And when writing that scene, I learn so much more about what my story really means & the path the characters need to take than any amount of planning can do!
For me, I found I’m non-linear. I write the most important scene first. And when writing that scene, I learn so much more about what my story really means & the path the characters need to take than any amount of planning can do!
You have to Google some weird shit as a writer XD
What’s the weirdest thing you had to Google for a book or script?
#Writersky #Writingcommunity
What’s the weirdest thing you had to Google for a book or script?
#Writersky #Writingcommunity
June 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
You have to Google some weird shit as a writer XD
What’s the weirdest thing you had to Google for a book or script?
#Writersky #Writingcommunity
What’s the weirdest thing you had to Google for a book or script?
#Writersky #Writingcommunity
Just finished draft 2 of my short story. So relieved progress is being made. Still got more work to do, but I’m seeing an end in the near(ish) future.
I think I have nailed down a title now: Scenes from her Life
I’ll post the logline when I finish draft 3!
I think I have nailed down a title now: Scenes from her Life
I’ll post the logline when I finish draft 3!
June 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Just finished draft 2 of my short story. So relieved progress is being made. Still got more work to do, but I’m seeing an end in the near(ish) future.
I think I have nailed down a title now: Scenes from her Life
I’ll post the logline when I finish draft 3!
I think I have nailed down a title now: Scenes from her Life
I’ll post the logline when I finish draft 3!
Try setting up a feed dedicated to it. Or see if one already exists. The best thing about Bluesky is you can customize what the app shows you.
June 6, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Try setting up a feed dedicated to it. Or see if one already exists. The best thing about Bluesky is you can customize what the app shows you.
Love horror! Curious to hear what it’s about (if you’re comfortable sharing ofc).
June 6, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Love horror! Curious to hear what it’s about (if you’re comfortable sharing ofc).
Reposted by Quinn Rivers
June 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
When I’m not procrastinating I’m working on a little horror story inspired by A Christmas Carol (which tells you how long I have been procrastinating lol).
It’s kinda like if Scrooge was forced to act in A Christmas Carol. Might become my first published work. Unless a new shiny idea distracts me
It’s kinda like if Scrooge was forced to act in A Christmas Carol. Might become my first published work. Unless a new shiny idea distracts me
June 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
When I’m not procrastinating I’m working on a little horror story inspired by A Christmas Carol (which tells you how long I have been procrastinating lol).
It’s kinda like if Scrooge was forced to act in A Christmas Carol. Might become my first published work. Unless a new shiny idea distracts me
It’s kinda like if Scrooge was forced to act in A Christmas Carol. Might become my first published work. Unless a new shiny idea distracts me
Depending on your taste, maybe “Woe to the Wicked” loosely inspired by Matthew 26:23-25?
Another idea could be “The Pale Horse.” That’s more in reference to the apocalypse, but could be an interesting motif/symbol to play with. Kinda used to showcase dread? Keep writing and a title will come!
Another idea could be “The Pale Horse.” That’s more in reference to the apocalypse, but could be an interesting motif/symbol to play with. Kinda used to showcase dread? Keep writing and a title will come!
June 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Depending on your taste, maybe “Woe to the Wicked” loosely inspired by Matthew 26:23-25?
Another idea could be “The Pale Horse.” That’s more in reference to the apocalypse, but could be an interesting motif/symbol to play with. Kinda used to showcase dread? Keep writing and a title will come!
Another idea could be “The Pale Horse.” That’s more in reference to the apocalypse, but could be an interesting motif/symbol to play with. Kinda used to showcase dread? Keep writing and a title will come!
Just came across this when out for a walk. Honestly, I get why it’s there, but it feels a little… Dystopian? Like it being illegal to sit somewhere or touch something outside. It’s got my writer brain churning for story ideas XD
June 2, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Just came across this when out for a walk. Honestly, I get why it’s there, but it feels a little… Dystopian? Like it being illegal to sit somewhere or touch something outside. It’s got my writer brain churning for story ideas XD
Do you have a log like or elevator pitch you feel comfortable sharing?
I also see lots of great titles which are quotes of the dialogue, so is there anything succinct your characters say that could be intriguing & capture the main vibe well?
I also see lots of great titles which are quotes of the dialogue, so is there anything succinct your characters say that could be intriguing & capture the main vibe well?
June 1, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Do you have a log like or elevator pitch you feel comfortable sharing?
I also see lots of great titles which are quotes of the dialogue, so is there anything succinct your characters say that could be intriguing & capture the main vibe well?
I also see lots of great titles which are quotes of the dialogue, so is there anything succinct your characters say that could be intriguing & capture the main vibe well?
Anyone else have like a physical feel of tension when you aren't able to continue working on a project? Like you're unknowingly holding your breath or something?
May 27, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Anyone else have like a physical feel of tension when you aren't able to continue working on a project? Like you're unknowingly holding your breath or something?
Reposted by Quinn Rivers
Reposted by Quinn Rivers
Yesterday, I read a poem which referred to a telescope as a
'sight-invigorating tube'
I think this is delightful and want to see a similar approach used to name other items.
A cup might be a 'drink-bequeathing receptacle'
A brush could be a 'hair-enrapturing hedgehog.'
Feel free to jump in.
'sight-invigorating tube'
I think this is delightful and want to see a similar approach used to name other items.
A cup might be a 'drink-bequeathing receptacle'
A brush could be a 'hair-enrapturing hedgehog.'
Feel free to jump in.
May 22, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Yesterday, I read a poem which referred to a telescope as a
'sight-invigorating tube'
I think this is delightful and want to see a similar approach used to name other items.
A cup might be a 'drink-bequeathing receptacle'
A brush could be a 'hair-enrapturing hedgehog.'
Feel free to jump in.
'sight-invigorating tube'
I think this is delightful and want to see a similar approach used to name other items.
A cup might be a 'drink-bequeathing receptacle'
A brush could be a 'hair-enrapturing hedgehog.'
Feel free to jump in.
Reposted by Quinn Rivers
