S.R. Blomquist
@srblomquist.bsky.social
Mostly Harmless
Teaching. Crafting. Drafting.
Teaching. Crafting. Drafting.
What it’s like being married to a writer… me, to my wife, whose checking to see if dog hair fell into her coffee because tis shed season. “How bad?”
My wife: “Not as bad as the shadows claim.”
Me: “damn, Gandalf”
My wife: “Not as bad as the shadows claim.”
Me: “damn, Gandalf”
May 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
What it’s like being married to a writer… me, to my wife, whose checking to see if dog hair fell into her coffee because tis shed season. “How bad?”
My wife: “Not as bad as the shadows claim.”
Me: “damn, Gandalf”
My wife: “Not as bad as the shadows claim.”
Me: “damn, Gandalf”
What makes Doctor Who so creepy is that it takes ordinary moments where you feel creeped out, like being in a dimly lit basement full of mannequins and says “yeah, you should be afraid of this actually, it’s aliens”
May 3, 2025 at 2:42 AM
What makes Doctor Who so creepy is that it takes ordinary moments where you feel creeped out, like being in a dimly lit basement full of mannequins and says “yeah, you should be afraid of this actually, it’s aliens”
Someone please help me explain to my dog that one- these are cauliflower wings not chicken wings and two- they’re covered in buffalo sauce bud, you can’t have any.
April 28, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Someone please help me explain to my dog that one- these are cauliflower wings not chicken wings and two- they’re covered in buffalo sauce bud, you can’t have any.
The last months had been hard, drafting wise, between getting sick and travel and the end of the semester- but I’ve been doing what I can when I can, and my wife pointed out to me this morning that, at 800 words a day, I’m already 1/3 through this draft. I needed that reminder today.
April 19, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The last months had been hard, drafting wise, between getting sick and travel and the end of the semester- but I’ve been doing what I can when I can, and my wife pointed out to me this morning that, at 800 words a day, I’m already 1/3 through this draft. I needed that reminder today.
So, after being sick for two weeks, I’m finally drafting again. I’m about the end of act 1 with about 35k written (it’s overwritten I know it but that’s a draft 2 problem). I’m now also completely off outline for several chapters, so this is fun haha
March 24, 2025 at 1:14 AM
So, after being sick for two weeks, I’m finally drafting again. I’m about the end of act 1 with about 35k written (it’s overwritten I know it but that’s a draft 2 problem). I’m now also completely off outline for several chapters, so this is fun haha
I have reached the age and stage of friendship that the most heated debate in the group chat right now is which of us is which Golden Girl. And of course Blanche is stirring the pot on purpose.
February 27, 2025 at 3:25 AM
I have reached the age and stage of friendship that the most heated debate in the group chat right now is which of us is which Golden Girl. And of course Blanche is stirring the pot on purpose.
Okay! Mid-February update! My draft is now over 20k, I’m pretty consistently meeting my daily writing goals (800 words) and I’m on track to finish this draft by the beginning of May. Of course, it turns out I’m an overwriter, so we’ll see how that shakes out lol
February 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Okay! Mid-February update! My draft is now over 20k, I’m pretty consistently meeting my daily writing goals (800 words) and I’m on track to finish this draft by the beginning of May. Of course, it turns out I’m an overwriter, so we’ll see how that shakes out lol
I don’t think I’m being controversial with this opinion but: if you have a breakfast menu that doesn’t go all day, the cut off should be 1pm, not 10am.
January 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I don’t think I’m being controversial with this opinion but: if you have a breakfast menu that doesn’t go all day, the cut off should be 1pm, not 10am.
It’s been about a week, and I’ve managed to hit 800 most days- often more. I had 1 day with 600ish and 1 day with 0. I’m still coming in over “par”. Not. Too. Shabby.
January 26, 2025 at 11:24 PM
It’s been about a week, and I’ve managed to hit 800 most days- often more. I had 1 day with 600ish and 1 day with 0. I’m still coming in over “par”. Not. Too. Shabby.
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No, I don't need a bloody copilot for this document, thank you.
Writing is, in no small part, a tool for thinking. If you outsource that element to a machine that cannot think, you shouldn't be surprised if, at the end of the process, neither you nor your reader are any the wiser.
Writing is, in no small part, a tool for thinking. If you outsource that element to a machine that cannot think, you shouldn't be surprised if, at the end of the process, neither you nor your reader are any the wiser.
January 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
No, I don't need a bloody copilot for this document, thank you.
Writing is, in no small part, a tool for thinking. If you outsource that element to a machine that cannot think, you shouldn't be surprised if, at the end of the process, neither you nor your reader are any the wiser.
Writing is, in no small part, a tool for thinking. If you outsource that element to a machine that cannot think, you shouldn't be surprised if, at the end of the process, neither you nor your reader are any the wiser.
I have officially moved from “outlining” to “drafting”. I’ve set myself a minimum word goal of 800 per day, which I’ve met for the past 3 days. It’s slow, and it’s not nano, but I can usually hit in in a sprint on days when I’m busier, which was the point.
January 21, 2025 at 4:18 AM
I have officially moved from “outlining” to “drafting”. I’ve set myself a minimum word goal of 800 per day, which I’ve met for the past 3 days. It’s slow, and it’s not nano, but I can usually hit in in a sprint on days when I’m busier, which was the point.
Since I do a lot of research into diy - thrift flipping, home remodeling, and cooking from scratch - I’m getting a lot of videos now on how to break down large Costco cuts and the benefits of buying a whole cow…and ngl I’m tempted.
January 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Since I do a lot of research into diy - thrift flipping, home remodeling, and cooking from scratch - I’m getting a lot of videos now on how to break down large Costco cuts and the benefits of buying a whole cow…and ngl I’m tempted.
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At the emergency vet with our dog because he sprained his tail from wagging it too much while at daycare today. Puppy’s high and a kite and everyone’s best friend.
January 11, 2025 at 12:38 AM
At the emergency vet with our dog because he sprained his tail from wagging it too much while at daycare today. Puppy’s high and a kite and everyone’s best friend.
How do I know my wife loves me? She made me risotto. On a *whim*
January 4, 2025 at 12:14 AM
How do I know my wife loves me? She made me risotto. On a *whim*
I’m a huge fan of little and big rewards. When I’m ready to start drafting I’ll get myself something small (under $5). Work count and draft milestones will increase in value slowly, and when I finish my book, I’m getting my next tattoo #weeknightwriters
Q5: How will you celebrate hitting milestones/achieving goals? #WeeknightWriters
January 3, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I’m a huge fan of little and big rewards. When I’m ready to start drafting I’ll get myself something small (under $5). Work count and draft milestones will increase in value slowly, and when I finish my book, I’m getting my next tattoo #weeknightwriters
I’m have a word count excel workbook from, like, 2012 that I still use, and my wife to keep me honest, lol. #weeknightwriters
Q4: How will you track your progress? Feel free to share tracking systems for both writing goals and non-writing goals! #WeeknightWriters
January 3, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I’m have a word count excel workbook from, like, 2012 that I still use, and my wife to keep me honest, lol. #weeknightwriters
I’ve been keeping a bulletjournal to help keep me organized, and to take it in slow chunks to not get overwhelmed. #weeknightwriters
Q3: What strategies will you use to achieve your goals this year? #WeeknightWriters
January 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I’ve been keeping a bulletjournal to help keep me organized, and to take it in slow chunks to not get overwhelmed. #weeknightwriters
I’d like to declutter our house by summer, and maybe restart my garden. #weeknightwriters
Q2: What are your non-writing goals for this year? #WeeknightWriters
January 3, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I’d like to declutter our house by summer, and maybe restart my garden. #weeknightwriters
My goal is to complete my first full draft! #weeknightwriters
Q1: What are your writing/editing goals this year? #WeeknightWriters
January 3, 2025 at 12:11 AM
My goal is to complete my first full draft! #weeknightwriters
Just finished baking all my Christmas cookies and wrapping all the presents. I am so tired, but now I have a full tin of leftover gingersnaps, so win!
December 24, 2024 at 4:06 AM
Just finished baking all my Christmas cookies and wrapping all the presents. I am so tired, but now I have a full tin of leftover gingersnaps, so win!
So, I made it to the last chapter and realized that my chapter outlines get shorter and shorter from chapter 15 on, lol. Oops! But that’s a tomorrow problem now haha
December 14, 2024 at 4:12 AM
So, I made it to the last chapter and realized that my chapter outlines get shorter and shorter from chapter 15 on, lol. Oops! But that’s a tomorrow problem now haha
So, tomorrow marks a week, and I…did it? I started with 5, I’m at 19, but the last few need some revision. Still- I’m much further than I was last week!
#queerwriters Monday: Goals Day!
I’m working on my detailed outline, so my goal is to hit 2 chapters a day- 14 this week! That’ll set me up good to finish next week 😊
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
I’m working on my detailed outline, so my goal is to hit 2 chapters a day- 14 this week! That’ll set me up good to finish next week 😊
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
#queerwriters Monday: Goals Day!
What do you hope to accomplish this week? Can be anything, big or small! Let us know so we can cheer you on!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
What do you hope to accomplish this week? Can be anything, big or small! Let us know so we can cheer you on!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
December 9, 2024 at 4:15 AM
So, tomorrow marks a week, and I…did it? I started with 5, I’m at 19, but the last few need some revision. Still- I’m much further than I was last week!
Nothing summons a migraine quite like setting a project goal when you also have grading to do. 🙄
December 3, 2024 at 5:24 AM
Nothing summons a migraine quite like setting a project goal when you also have grading to do. 🙄
#queerwriters Monday: Goals Day!
I’m working on my detailed outline, so my goal is to hit 2 chapters a day- 14 this week! That’ll set me up good to finish next week 😊
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
I’m working on my detailed outline, so my goal is to hit 2 chapters a day- 14 this week! That’ll set me up good to finish next week 😊
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
#queerwriters Monday: Goals Day!
What do you hope to accomplish this week? Can be anything, big or small! Let us know so we can cheer you on!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
What do you hope to accomplish this week? Can be anything, big or small! Let us know so we can cheer you on!
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
December 2, 2024 at 1:31 PM
#queerwriters Monday: Goals Day!
I’m working on my detailed outline, so my goal is to hit 2 chapters a day- 14 this week! That’ll set me up good to finish next week 😊
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
I’m working on my detailed outline, so my goal is to hit 2 chapters a day- 14 this week! That’ll set me up good to finish next week 😊
#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters