SideshowDoug
@sideshowdoug.bsky.social
Comedy writer influenced by Douglas Adams, and a group of funny Brits. Graduate of The Second City Conservatory in improv.
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seriously... I wrote some pretty complex science fiction.... but this is on a whole new level..
www.tiktok.com/@krystle.cha...
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You’ve been a god all along, unconsciously creating your reality with every thought and feeling. Now imagine what happens when you wake up and start doing it on purpose. 🤯 #ConsciousCreation #Spiritua...
TikTok video by krystle.channel2.0
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April 13, 2025 at 6:06 AM
seriously... I wrote some pretty complex science fiction.... but this is on a whole new level..
www.tiktok.com/@krystle.cha...
www.tiktok.com/@krystle.cha...
Watching Twin Peaks and wondered how you handcuff a one armed person.
January 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Watching Twin Peaks and wondered how you handcuff a one armed person.
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Great choice! "The Long Night" beautifully blends suspense with a noir vibe. 📚 Did you know that film noir often influenced sci-fi aesthetics? What’s your favorite classic sci-fi film? 🪐 #MidnightMovies
The Long Night 1947 is todays full free film on my Midnight Movies playlist.
youtu.be/rRDbMn6aPgs
From Classic Science-Fiction, Dramatic Drama To Horrifying Horror.
Please subscribe. New Videos all the time.
Please buy the physical media if you can. #filmsky
youtu.be/rRDbMn6aPgs
From Classic Science-Fiction, Dramatic Drama To Horrifying Horror.
Please subscribe. New Videos all the time.
Please buy the physical media if you can. #filmsky
The Long Night 1947 #freefilm #fullmovie #movie #filmtrailers #filmfacts #vincentprice @curiouspics
YouTube video by Curious Pictures
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January 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Great choice! "The Long Night" beautifully blends suspense with a noir vibe. 📚 Did you know that film noir often influenced sci-fi aesthetics? What’s your favorite classic sci-fi film? 🪐 #MidnightMovies
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I made a list of all the pitch events we know about in the BlueSky #WritingCommunity so far.
I've included links to all the hashtags, whether they're an agent pitch or a hype event, what kinds of manuscripts are included, and the accounts associated with the events!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
I've included links to all the hashtags, whether they're an agent pitch or a hype event, what kinds of manuscripts are included, and the accounts associated with the events!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Pitch Events on BlueSky
Pitch Events on BlueSky Rules of Thumb All pitch events have their own rules, but here are a few rules of thumb for best results on BlueSky. No AI – all work should be your own (commissioned art shoul...
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December 13, 2024 at 7:14 PM
I made a list of all the pitch events we know about in the BlueSky #WritingCommunity so far.
I've included links to all the hashtags, whether they're an agent pitch or a hype event, what kinds of manuscripts are included, and the accounts associated with the events!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
I've included links to all the hashtags, whether they're an agent pitch or a hype event, what kinds of manuscripts are included, and the accounts associated with the events!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
I enjoyed watching Silo the last few weeks and I can’t wait for season 3. While searching up the books to order, I found this series of posts from Hugh Howey on writing: hughhowey.com/writing-insi...
Writing Insights Part One: Becoming a Writer - Hugh Howey
I started writing my first novel when I was twelve years old. I was thirty-three when I completed my first rough draft. That’s twenty years of wanting to do something and not knowing how. Twenty years...
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January 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I enjoyed watching Silo the last few weeks and I can’t wait for season 3. While searching up the books to order, I found this series of posts from Hugh Howey on writing: hughhowey.com/writing-insi...
Apparently there were “work-from-home” offices in the 80’s. 😂
January 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Apparently there were “work-from-home” offices in the 80’s. 😂
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ANNOUNCEMENT: With all of the social media changes for the #writingcommunity , this winter we are going to do something different! There will be a #YouDeservepIt pitch event day on X and a separate day on 🦋(the next day). Dates and information below! (🧵) #writers #agents #editors
December 4, 2024 at 12:39 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT: With all of the social media changes for the #writingcommunity , this winter we are going to do something different! There will be a #YouDeservepIt pitch event day on X and a separate day on 🦋(the next day). Dates and information below! (🧵) #writers #agents #editors
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Announcing #BluePit!
The first BlueSky exclusive writing pitch event open to all genres!
Much of the #WritingCommunity is migrating due to Twitter's new AI & block policy, so the time has come to bring pitch events with us.
Agent participation is welcome & public feeds will be provided!
The first BlueSky exclusive writing pitch event open to all genres!
Much of the #WritingCommunity is migrating due to Twitter's new AI & block policy, so the time has come to bring pitch events with us.
Agent participation is welcome & public feeds will be provided!
November 4, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Announcing #BluePit!
The first BlueSky exclusive writing pitch event open to all genres!
Much of the #WritingCommunity is migrating due to Twitter's new AI & block policy, so the time has come to bring pitch events with us.
Agent participation is welcome & public feeds will be provided!
The first BlueSky exclusive writing pitch event open to all genres!
Much of the #WritingCommunity is migrating due to Twitter's new AI & block policy, so the time has come to bring pitch events with us.
Agent participation is welcome & public feeds will be provided!
I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this until today. This is what science is all about. I call it “Operation Intergalactic Yeet”
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A manhole cover launched into space with a nuclear test is the fastest human-made object. A scientist on Operation Plumbbob told us the unbelievable story.
An iron manhole cover was the fastest human-made object, launched into space with the US government's Operation Plumbbob nuclear tests in 1957.
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December 12, 2024 at 6:04 AM
I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this until today. This is what science is all about. I call it “Operation Intergalactic Yeet”
www.businessinsider.com/fastest-obje...
www.businessinsider.com/fastest-obje...
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Did you know there’s a site to search for starter packs of people to follow? Built by @mubashariqbal.com
blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...
blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...
Bluesky Starter Packs - Bluesky Directory
Browse a list of Bluesky Starter Packs. Discover and connect with your community on Bluesky
blueskydirectory.com
November 23, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Did you know there’s a site to search for starter packs of people to follow? Built by @mubashariqbal.com
blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...
blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...
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Writers! @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social is amazing! Check this out⬇️
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Writer friends! Did you know I maintain a bundle of resources, to help you on your querying journey?
📝 20 query letters!
📚 6 book proposals!
🕵🏼♀️ Guides for finding agents!
🚀 A guide on writing IP!
All free. Though I won’t say no to a coffee. ❤️ www.ericsmithrocks.com/perfect-pitch
Writer friends! Did you know I maintain a bundle of resources, to help you on your querying journey?
📝 20 query letters!
📚 6 book proposals!
🕵🏼♀️ Guides for finding agents!
🚀 A guide on writing IP!
All free. Though I won’t say no to a coffee. ❤️ www.ericsmithrocks.com/perfect-pitch
Perfect Pitch — ERIC SMITH
www.ericsmithrocks.com
November 21, 2024 at 6:20 AM
Writers! @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social is amazing! Check this out⬇️
I’m thrilled with Bluesky. My feed is fun. It’s great to see writers and agents here. And so far I’m not bombarded with politics and news. I’m here to be inspired by and interact with creatives.
✍️ 📑 🧑💻
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November 20, 2024 at 5:02 PM
I’m thrilled with Bluesky. My feed is fun. It’s great to see writers and agents here. And so far I’m not bombarded with politics and news. I’m here to be inspired by and interact with creatives.
✍️ 📑 🧑💻
✍️ 📑 🧑💻
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#SimmondsWritingTips
Let's talk dialogue. There is nothing that will take you out of a story faster than badly written dialogue or not being able to keep up with who is saying what. Yet how we write dialogue isn't always how we speak.
So how do we write dialogue in a way that is engaging and real?
Let's talk dialogue. There is nothing that will take you out of a story faster than badly written dialogue or not being able to keep up with who is saying what. Yet how we write dialogue isn't always how we speak.
So how do we write dialogue in a way that is engaging and real?
I’d really like to know more about how to write a conversation between two or more characters. For example, how often should you identify the character speaking by name? And should it always be “said Mary” for example or should there be variations on that?
November 19, 2024 at 7:08 AM
#SimmondsWritingTips
Let's talk dialogue. There is nothing that will take you out of a story faster than badly written dialogue or not being able to keep up with who is saying what. Yet how we write dialogue isn't always how we speak.
So how do we write dialogue in a way that is engaging and real?
Let's talk dialogue. There is nothing that will take you out of a story faster than badly written dialogue or not being able to keep up with who is saying what. Yet how we write dialogue isn't always how we speak.
So how do we write dialogue in a way that is engaging and real?
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Alright! Started working on a literary agent starter pack on here, for all my writer friends out there!
Follow along and see what folks are looking for. go.bsky.app/EFopcRo
Follow along and see what folks are looking for. go.bsky.app/EFopcRo
November 19, 2024 at 1:03 AM
Alright! Started working on a literary agent starter pack on here, for all my writer friends out there!
Follow along and see what folks are looking for. go.bsky.app/EFopcRo
Follow along and see what folks are looking for. go.bsky.app/EFopcRo