Scarlet Mitchell
@scarletvmitchell.bsky.social
Writer in multiple genres (pen name of Kristine Page), eclectic pagan polytheist, Bowie fan, Aikidoka, cooking and baking, recently took up guitar, she/her
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Every "population crisis" article in western media is just "WHERE ARE THE WHITE BABIES" in disguise and we absolutely do not have to give any credence to any of them
November 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Every "population crisis" article in western media is just "WHERE ARE THE WHITE BABIES" in disguise and we absolutely do not have to give any credence to any of them
#Lovember
Jack is driven by his own love… for his daughter, his family, Charlie, humanity… not necessarily driven by seeking it.
Charlie is driven by her own love of humanity, but also a desperation for acceptance, approval, and yes, probably love, though she’d never admit it.
Jack is driven by his own love… for his daughter, his family, Charlie, humanity… not necessarily driven by seeking it.
Charlie is driven by her own love of humanity, but also a desperation for acceptance, approval, and yes, probably love, though she’d never admit it.
Today's random #Lovember #WritingPrompt for the #WriteSky #WritingCommunity:
How motivated is/are your character(s) by love—romantic, familial, social (e.g. fame or approval), or otherwise?
How motivated is/are your character(s) by love—romantic, familial, social (e.g. fame or approval), or otherwise?
November 14, 2025 at 1:46 AM
#Lovember
Jack is driven by his own love… for his daughter, his family, Charlie, humanity… not necessarily driven by seeking it.
Charlie is driven by her own love of humanity, but also a desperation for acceptance, approval, and yes, probably love, though she’d never admit it.
Jack is driven by his own love… for his daughter, his family, Charlie, humanity… not necessarily driven by seeking it.
Charlie is driven by her own love of humanity, but also a desperation for acceptance, approval, and yes, probably love, though she’d never admit it.
Ach… I havent really written much lately and all my bigger edits are in spoiler territory.
Here, I made a very slight edit to chapter one that I think nudges the tension a hairs-bredth upward, but I think it’s just enough.
Nora learned her house was rejected again.
Here, I made a very slight edit to chapter one that I think nudges the tension a hairs-bredth upward, but I think it’s just enough.
Nora learned her house was rejected again.
November 14, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Ach… I havent really written much lately and all my bigger edits are in spoiler territory.
Here, I made a very slight edit to chapter one that I think nudges the tension a hairs-bredth upward, but I think it’s just enough.
Nora learned her house was rejected again.
Here, I made a very slight edit to chapter one that I think nudges the tension a hairs-bredth upward, but I think it’s just enough.
Nora learned her house was rejected again.
#AwesomeCharacters
Jack- Things that make him mad, mainly threats to his loved-ones, threats to his career/legacy, and general selfishness/carelessness.
He can be set off into "grumpy" territory easily. He'll get snippy, arch, and testy at Charlie's...🧵
Jack- Things that make him mad, mainly threats to his loved-ones, threats to his career/legacy, and general selfishness/carelessness.
He can be set off into "grumpy" territory easily. He'll get snippy, arch, and testy at Charlie's...🧵
Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters
What makes your character angry?
Are there specific people, circumstances, actions, or words that cause them to lose their temper?
What does losing their temper tend to look like?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
What makes your character angry?
Are there specific people, circumstances, actions, or words that cause them to lose their temper?
What does losing their temper tend to look like?
#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts
November 14, 2025 at 12:04 AM
#AwesomeCharacters
Jack- Things that make him mad, mainly threats to his loved-ones, threats to his career/legacy, and general selfishness/carelessness.
He can be set off into "grumpy" territory easily. He'll get snippy, arch, and testy at Charlie's...🧵
Jack- Things that make him mad, mainly threats to his loved-ones, threats to his career/legacy, and general selfishness/carelessness.
He can be set off into "grumpy" territory easily. He'll get snippy, arch, and testy at Charlie's...🧵
#Wippit
Bayle grieves a young man he knew in his youth, his first crush. His first kiss. A major blow and his most powerful reminder of the cruelties and coldness of the universe. His first major impetus to get out of the mining sector.
Bayle grieves a young man he knew in his youth, his first crush. His first kiss. A major blow and his most powerful reminder of the cruelties and coldness of the universe. His first major impetus to get out of the mining sector.
We are 10 days out (with the date change), which means it is time for #WIPPITStickyNoteQuestions to help you deep dive into your wip(s).
Days 22 & 23
Days 22 & 23
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
#Wippit
Bayle grieves a young man he knew in his youth, his first crush. His first kiss. A major blow and his most powerful reminder of the cruelties and coldness of the universe. His first major impetus to get out of the mining sector.
Bayle grieves a young man he knew in his youth, his first crush. His first kiss. A major blow and his most powerful reminder of the cruelties and coldness of the universe. His first major impetus to get out of the mining sector.
#Wippit
I very much worry people WONT resonate with Nora. She's a bit odd.
Hopefully, those of us that are her kind of odd WILL resonate with this taciturn, unsmiling, highly organized woman who has no room in her life for romance.
I very much worry people WONT resonate with Nora. She's a bit odd.
Hopefully, those of us that are her kind of odd WILL resonate with this taciturn, unsmiling, highly organized woman who has no room in her life for romance.
We are 10 days out (with the date change), which means it is time for #WIPPITStickyNoteQuestions to help you deep dive into your wip(s).
Days 22 & 23
Days 22 & 23
November 13, 2025 at 8:26 PM
#Wippit
I very much worry people WONT resonate with Nora. She's a bit odd.
Hopefully, those of us that are her kind of odd WILL resonate with this taciturn, unsmiling, highly organized woman who has no room in her life for romance.
I very much worry people WONT resonate with Nora. She's a bit odd.
Hopefully, those of us that are her kind of odd WILL resonate with this taciturn, unsmiling, highly organized woman who has no room in her life for romance.
Alt text: color photo that is so loght-washed it looks faded and painterly.
David in dark round sunglasses with a brown jacket and loud Hawaiian shirt underneath.
He looks off camera as if deciding which Vespa to steal.
David in dark round sunglasses with a brown jacket and loud Hawaiian shirt underneath.
He looks off camera as if deciding which Vespa to steal.
November 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Alt text: color photo that is so loght-washed it looks faded and painterly.
David in dark round sunglasses with a brown jacket and loud Hawaiian shirt underneath.
He looks off camera as if deciding which Vespa to steal.
David in dark round sunglasses with a brown jacket and loud Hawaiian shirt underneath.
He looks off camera as if deciding which Vespa to steal.
Get to know your mutuals! List ten random things you like
🍫 Chocolate
🧀 Cheese
👨🎤 Bowie
🏃♀️ Running
🥜 Peanut butter
👻 Ghosties
🌁 Bridges
🃏 Tarot
🥋 Aikido
♟️ Board games
🍫 Chocolate
🧀 Cheese
👨🎤 Bowie
🏃♀️ Running
🥜 Peanut butter
👻 Ghosties
🌁 Bridges
🃏 Tarot
🥋 Aikido
♟️ Board games
Get to know your mutuals! List ten random things you like ೃ⁀➷
🍪 Something sweet w/coffee in the morning
🎄 Christmas
🐈 Kitty cat
🟡 The color yellow
🥥 Coconut
🥃 Gin and tonic
🛋️ Throw blankets
🍕 Pizzas w/goat cheese
🎮 Cozy games
🍴 My "good fork"
💚🌿
🍪 Something sweet w/coffee in the morning
🎄 Christmas
🐈 Kitty cat
🟡 The color yellow
🥥 Coconut
🥃 Gin and tonic
🛋️ Throw blankets
🍕 Pizzas w/goat cheese
🎮 Cozy games
🍴 My "good fork"
💚🌿
get to know your mutuals! list ten random things you like ೃ⁀➷
꩜ Walking with no destination
꩜ Dragons
꩜ Gummy Bears
꩜ Sunrises
꩜ Swings
꩜ Collecting Jars
꩜ Quiet Beaches
꩜ Rainy Days
꩜ Epic/intense Songs
꩜ Stuffed Animals
Love it! ✨
꩜ Walking with no destination
꩜ Dragons
꩜ Gummy Bears
꩜ Sunrises
꩜ Swings
꩜ Collecting Jars
꩜ Quiet Beaches
꩜ Rainy Days
꩜ Epic/intense Songs
꩜ Stuffed Animals
Love it! ✨
November 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Get to know your mutuals! List ten random things you like
🍫 Chocolate
🧀 Cheese
👨🎤 Bowie
🏃♀️ Running
🥜 Peanut butter
👻 Ghosties
🌁 Bridges
🃏 Tarot
🥋 Aikido
♟️ Board games
🍫 Chocolate
🧀 Cheese
👨🎤 Bowie
🏃♀️ Running
🥜 Peanut butter
👻 Ghosties
🌁 Bridges
🃏 Tarot
🥋 Aikido
♟️ Board games
Ok, so, Charlie is kind of a "switch". She's bi, and loves to be the aggressor when with other women😈, but likes a bit of domination when with a guy she feels safe with. Or vica versa?
She might like some light bondage, too.💝
My erotica MC, Lewis, doesn't know his kinks. He's a sex worker. His...
🧵
She might like some light bondage, too.💝
My erotica MC, Lewis, doesn't know his kinks. He's a sex worker. His...
🧵
In the spirit of kink positivity--what kinks do everyone's characters have (if this is something your characters have)?
*Important note: Ace people and characters can and do also have kinks!
*Important note: Ace people and characters can and do also have kinks!
November 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Ok, so, Charlie is kind of a "switch". She's bi, and loves to be the aggressor when with other women😈, but likes a bit of domination when with a guy she feels safe with. Or vica versa?
She might like some light bondage, too.💝
My erotica MC, Lewis, doesn't know his kinks. He's a sex worker. His...
🧵
She might like some light bondage, too.💝
My erotica MC, Lewis, doesn't know his kinks. He's a sex worker. His...
🧵
I would say my first drafts are usually, minimum, 60% of the final product. Probably closer to 75%
I fluff scenes and change a lot of words, but I might only add 20% more scenes?
Ish?
I fluff scenes and change a lot of words, but I might only add 20% more scenes?
Ish?
How much of your writing occurs during the revision process? Before I started planning a few chapters ahead at a time, a lot. Now it’s a marginal amount #writingq #WritingCommunity
November 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I would say my first drafts are usually, minimum, 60% of the final product. Probably closer to 75%
I fluff scenes and change a lot of words, but I might only add 20% more scenes?
Ish?
I fluff scenes and change a lot of words, but I might only add 20% more scenes?
Ish?
Reposted by Scarlet Mitchell
SVU is the weirdest copaganda out there because it’s an entire, multi-decade fantasy that anyone will take sex crimes seriously
November 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
SVU is the weirdest copaganda out there because it’s an entire, multi-decade fantasy that anyone will take sex crimes seriously
Love this drawing!
First tool that pops into my head for Jack is a strainer. He makes infusions, teas, and herbal brews of all kinds for magical and spiritual purposes.
Charlie? Does her prosthetic arm count as a tool? It's pretty high tech machinery. Or her little knife gets used to cut and pry.
First tool that pops into my head for Jack is a strainer. He makes infusions, teas, and herbal brews of all kinds for magical and spiritual purposes.
Charlie? Does her prosthetic arm count as a tool? It's pretty high tech machinery. Or her little knife gets used to cut and pry.
November 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Love this drawing!
First tool that pops into my head for Jack is a strainer. He makes infusions, teas, and herbal brews of all kinds for magical and spiritual purposes.
Charlie? Does her prosthetic arm count as a tool? It's pretty high tech machinery. Or her little knife gets used to cut and pry.
First tool that pops into my head for Jack is a strainer. He makes infusions, teas, and herbal brews of all kinds for magical and spiritual purposes.
Charlie? Does her prosthetic arm count as a tool? It's pretty high tech machinery. Or her little knife gets used to cut and pry.
I guess we're doing our Bubbles today? I went with "month" but it looks pretty accurate across the board.
Awe! Fam! ❤️
Awe! Fam! ❤️
November 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I guess we're doing our Bubbles today? I went with "month" but it looks pretty accurate across the board.
Awe! Fam! ❤️
Awe! Fam! ❤️
#FantasyIndiesNovember
Where do I write?
Almost always in my office. This is my cozy, happy place. 90% of writing and editing takes place here.
I occasionally do some writing in a bookshop with my writing group.
I occasionally do some writing in my office at work and email it to myself at home.
Where do I write?
Almost always in my office. This is my cozy, happy place. 90% of writing and editing takes place here.
I occasionally do some writing in a bookshop with my writing group.
I occasionally do some writing in my office at work and email it to myself at home.
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember
Where do I write?
Almost always in my office. This is my cozy, happy place. 90% of writing and editing takes place here.
I occasionally do some writing in a bookshop with my writing group.
I occasionally do some writing in my office at work and email it to myself at home.
Where do I write?
Almost always in my office. This is my cozy, happy place. 90% of writing and editing takes place here.
I occasionally do some writing in a bookshop with my writing group.
I occasionally do some writing in my office at work and email it to myself at home.
It would have to be either @ddwardiswriting.bsky.social or @bookspotlight.bsky.social for me.
If I'm going to spend money, I want it to go to indie books. I haven't seen one yet that they have boosted that I wouldn't kick my feet and giggle while reading.
If I'm going to spend money, I want it to go to indie books. I haven't seen one yet that they have boosted that I wouldn't kick my feet and giggle while reading.
Who would you pick?? My sister has the same taste in books as I do, so I’d pick her for sure. #booksky
November 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
It would have to be either @ddwardiswriting.bsky.social or @bookspotlight.bsky.social for me.
If I'm going to spend money, I want it to go to indie books. I haven't seen one yet that they have boosted that I wouldn't kick my feet and giggle while reading.
If I'm going to spend money, I want it to go to indie books. I haven't seen one yet that they have boosted that I wouldn't kick my feet and giggle while reading.
Reposted by Scarlet Mitchell
"Employees are striking because we want Starbucks to live up to the values it markets to the world. Starbucks claims it offers the “best job in retail.” As someone doing one of those jobs day in and day out, I can tell you that's not true."
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
I'm a Starbucks barista. I'm striking because I want 'the best job in retail.'
Baristas want Starbucks to succeed. We take pride in the green aprons and in our customers who return each morning.
www.usatoday.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
"Employees are striking because we want Starbucks to live up to the values it markets to the world. Starbucks claims it offers the “best job in retail.” As someone doing one of those jobs day in and day out, I can tell you that's not true."
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...
#Bookvember
Books like this are one of the reasons I love to read nonfiction as a fiction writer. A glimpse into a world and mindset I had not previously been familiar with.
It really helped me with some character work on a couple of my favorite characters.
Books like this are one of the reasons I love to read nonfiction as a fiction writer. A glimpse into a world and mindset I had not previously been familiar with.
It really helped me with some character work on a couple of my favorite characters.
November 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
#Bookvember
Books like this are one of the reasons I love to read nonfiction as a fiction writer. A glimpse into a world and mindset I had not previously been familiar with.
It really helped me with some character work on a couple of my favorite characters.
Books like this are one of the reasons I love to read nonfiction as a fiction writer. A glimpse into a world and mindset I had not previously been familiar with.
It really helped me with some character work on a couple of my favorite characters.
Alt text: color photo on a dreary London day. Shot through a hole in the concrete rail of a bridge framing the Shard (a tall glass building with a pointed top) in the background over the river.
November 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Alt text: color photo on a dreary London day. Shot through a hole in the concrete rail of a bridge framing the Shard (a tall glass building with a pointed top) in the background over the river.
Reposted by Scarlet Mitchell
November 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
#Novmemeber
I guarantee this gif has appeared in text messages between Jack and Charlie enough times that they have actually discussed retiring it.
Which of them sends it the most?
😉
Which of them is legit funnier when they send it?
🤣
I guarantee this gif has appeared in text messages between Jack and Charlie enough times that they have actually discussed retiring it.
Which of them sends it the most?
😉
Which of them is legit funnier when they send it?
🤣
November 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
#Novmemeber
I guarantee this gif has appeared in text messages between Jack and Charlie enough times that they have actually discussed retiring it.
Which of them sends it the most?
😉
Which of them is legit funnier when they send it?
🤣
I guarantee this gif has appeared in text messages between Jack and Charlie enough times that they have actually discussed retiring it.
Which of them sends it the most?
😉
Which of them is legit funnier when they send it?
🤣
#NovemberWorldbuilders
Well, my fantasy has no church. The history of creation, Lucifer, and Hell are not religious to those who lived it.
All human religion and mythology is, essentially, AU fanfic made to account for humanity's limited knowledge of the reality.
The 5GC world DOES have a church🧵
Well, my fantasy has no church. The history of creation, Lucifer, and Hell are not religious to those who lived it.
All human religion and mythology is, essentially, AU fanfic made to account for humanity's limited knowledge of the reality.
The 5GC world DOES have a church🧵
It's #NovemberWorldbuilders time! We're talking about the concepts of GOOD and EVIL in our fictional worlds this week. Tell me: what does your world's authoritative figures say about morality? Is there a church or governing body that tells people how to live? What do they command?
November 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
#NovemberWorldbuilders
Well, my fantasy has no church. The history of creation, Lucifer, and Hell are not religious to those who lived it.
All human religion and mythology is, essentially, AU fanfic made to account for humanity's limited knowledge of the reality.
The 5GC world DOES have a church🧵
Well, my fantasy has no church. The history of creation, Lucifer, and Hell are not religious to those who lived it.
All human religion and mythology is, essentially, AU fanfic made to account for humanity's limited knowledge of the reality.
The 5GC world DOES have a church🧵
#WIPSnips
Back to my cozy romance in sci-fi setting… here they discuss a possible solution to a mutual problem, which turns out to not be such a useful idea…
Back to my cozy romance in sci-fi setting… here they discuss a possible solution to a mutual problem, which turns out to not be such a useful idea…
November 13, 2025 at 12:56 PM
#WIPSnips
Back to my cozy romance in sci-fi setting… here they discuss a possible solution to a mutual problem, which turns out to not be such a useful idea…
Back to my cozy romance in sci-fi setting… here they discuss a possible solution to a mutual problem, which turns out to not be such a useful idea…
Without downloading any new pics, describe your gender.
November 13, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Without downloading any new pics, describe your gender.
Reposted by Scarlet Mitchell
Imagine being a tree. Day to day, month to month everyone thinks you're just sitting there. But you're not. You're an unstoppable force. A juggernaut. You will destroy concrete, brick, rock. All you need is time.
November 13, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Imagine being a tree. Day to day, month to month everyone thinks you're just sitting there. But you're not. You're an unstoppable force. A juggernaut. You will destroy concrete, brick, rock. All you need is time.
Ok, so, for the first time, Im starting to feel pretty comfortable with how HermitageWIP has come out in this round of edits.
I still want to do some minor trimming of a few early chapters, but, by the weekend, I expect to have a beta-ready draft.
Now I gotta somehow find my first beta 😬🫣
I still want to do some minor trimming of a few early chapters, but, by the weekend, I expect to have a beta-ready draft.
Now I gotta somehow find my first beta 😬🫣
November 13, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Ok, so, for the first time, Im starting to feel pretty comfortable with how HermitageWIP has come out in this round of edits.
I still want to do some minor trimming of a few early chapters, but, by the weekend, I expect to have a beta-ready draft.
Now I gotta somehow find my first beta 😬🫣
I still want to do some minor trimming of a few early chapters, but, by the weekend, I expect to have a beta-ready draft.
Now I gotta somehow find my first beta 😬🫣