The Delightfully Dark
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The Delightfully Dark
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5 jobs I've had

-15 years old, 1st job. Slingin' slop disguised as food from the curb to people too broke to tip (I was paid in s*xual harassment)
-baggin' food stuffs
-baggin' drug stuffs
-shelvin' books
-walkin' dogs
5 jobs I’ve had,

Opticians assistant (paid me £3 an hour)
Woolworths till girl
Payday loans call centre (awful, don’t get a payday loan)
Shower technical support call centre (plumbers asking to speak to a man)
Publishers call centre (the entire company got bought and I got made redundant)
5 jobs you've had

Gamestop
Funeral Director
Language Program Assistant
Scriptwriter
Narrative Designer (current)
January 29, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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Thanks for joining us tonight #WriteStuff!
Please share this chat w/ new members of the #WritingCommunity.

We'll be back at it again next Tuesday at 9 pm ET. Until then, happy writing!
January 28, 2026 at 2:55 AM
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If you like Christmas romances where a widowed father meets a public relations rockstar who didn't even want to come home for the holidays, you'll love "A Widower's Gift" #WriteStuff

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A Widower's Gift
Rashaun Hilson is a widowed single father coming to grips with his only child's impending graduation from high school and departure for college.Victoria English is a public relations rock star who rel...
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January 28, 2026 at 2:58 AM
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If you're looking for a happy little timeline cleanse, check out my wholesome, family-friendly, educational comics! #writestuff
January 28, 2026 at 2:54 AM
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Shameless Self-Promotions!
Show off your links to #WriteStuff & find a new Bluesky account to follow.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:50 AM
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#WriteStuff Q6: Is there a school where your MC lives? Is it a one-room school house or is there a large university? Is your MC well educated or street smart? How does education fit into your WIP?
a cartoon girl is sitting at a desk with a pencil in her hand and the words homework time above her .
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January 28, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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#WriteStuff Q5: Is there a sense of safety and security in your town? Does the police and fire department provide care for the people who live there? If not, who is looking out for the people in your MC’s town?
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January 28, 2026 at 2:35 AM
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#WriteStuff Q4: City Hall in your MC’s hometown could also be the courthouse, or the center of corruption. What’s the political view of the town? Does it play into your WIP? Is it a place that matters to your characters?
a brick building with a blue sign that says ' liberty ' on it
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January 28, 2026 at 2:25 AM
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#WriteStuff Q3: Is there a library, event center, or house of worship in your town where people gather or exchange information? What’s the latest gossip where your MC lives?
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January 28, 2026 at 2:19 AM
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#WriteStuff Q2: What is the main focus of your MC’s town? Is it an industry? A battle between rival companies? Is it the high school football field?
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January 28, 2026 at 2:10 AM
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#WriteStuff Q1: Thinking about your current WIP, tell us about the type of town where your MC lives? Big city? Suburb? Rural? Run-down? Housing boom?
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January 28, 2026 at 2:05 AM
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Q1 at :05. Don't forget to tag #WriteStuff to your posts so we can see your thoughts.
a black and white photo of a man standing in front of a sign that says `` you are welcome '' .
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January 28, 2026 at 2:01 AM
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Aloha! Welcome to #WriteStuff where writers talk about writing. Tonight we’re talking about your characters around town.

I’m @pamportland.org here to host this week’s conversation.

Introduce yourself and what you’ve written recently. Say hi to everyone joining tonight!
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January 28, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Pages 1-3, I’m trying to make a Werewolf comic! A story that’s been in my brain for 8 years! Amended pages from an upload I made a day or so ago
January 27, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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Need some help getting organized for the new year? We've got some cute options 📝💕

Check out the Weekly Planners here!

#stationery #cuteart #planners #artshop
January 26, 2026 at 11:44 PM
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Hey Bluesky #writers, spread the word...

#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat tomorrow at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!

Our topic will be: Around Town
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January 27, 2026 at 12:24 AM
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Complaining about people “getting political” is like complaining about a fire alarm.

Only people who feel safe from the fire could possibly care more about the alarm.
January 26, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Hey Bluesky #writers, spread the word...

#WriteStuff leads a #WritingCommunity chat on Tuesday at 9:00 ET|6:00 PT - join us!

Our topic will be: Around Town
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January 26, 2026 at 1:39 AM
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Portrait of Alex Pretti Defending his city
Drawing out of rage
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January 25, 2026 at 10:28 PM
This absolute badass. I hate that they are going through this, but the heart of these people. Their astounding courage. ❤️
Remember the other day when I was saluting my friend Greg Ketter, owner of Minneapolis’ DreamHaven Books? This is him the following day. Greg will never say this, so I will — now is a great time to buy books from DreamHaven. Support Americans who stand up vs. 🧊. dreamhavenbooks.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:42 PM
January 25, 2026 at 6:24 AM
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#Writestuff Q3 Distinguish "literary fiction" from "genre fiction".
January 21, 2026 at 2:20 AM
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#Writestuff Q2 Do you enjoy hybrids, like fantasy detective stories?
January 21, 2026 at 2:11 AM