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theskywitch.bsky.social
@theskywitch.bsky.social
Writer. Researcher. Folklore. History.
I wrote my first Substack post about developing as a creative writer and how to walk the line between magic and realism to convey female experience
The incantation bowl, or how much magic to let in
Writing the line between enchantment and reality
open.substack.com
April 5, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Good news mid dark times.
Simon Armitage welcomes £5m government investment for National Poetry Centre
The centre is set to open in 2028
www.independent.co.uk
February 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Figuring out back story vs main narrative for my protagonist, and how to use this advice from story supremo @johnyorkestory.bsky.social

'The less back story a character has, the more readily an audience is able to identify with [them].'

I guess the important thing is *I* know their back story...
February 18, 2025 at 9:41 AM
December 14, 2024 at 9:45 AM
Have I moved somewhere where strangers really like to 'good morning' each other, OR am I now middle-aged enough to participate? Either way, here for it.
December 10, 2024 at 8:38 AM
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CRAB🦀✨
December 7, 2024 at 2:39 AM
I thought a #creativewriting MA would mean using my brain, talking about ideas and making art. Turns out it's mostly managing other people's emotions and letting ourselves off the hook.
December 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM
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Your monthly reminder:

Keep writing. When no one cares, persist. When things appear to be crumbling, keep at it. When it's difficult, push through. When you feel alone, listen to the stories in your blood. Just write. The world needs you to tell your truth through your words.
December 5, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Spent the morning researching in a special archive collection where no pens are allowed #ThisWritingLife
December 3, 2024 at 1:36 PM
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Your context-free comic book panel of the day.
December 1, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Finished my last memento from summer in Northumberland, on a gloomy winter's evening.
December 1, 2024 at 11:16 AM
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'Raven and Sparrows' - Kubo Shunman, ca. late 1700s - early 1800s, from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston collection.
#JapaneseArt #ukiyoe #corvids
November 29, 2024 at 11:04 PM
The challenge is working out what NOT to write about, because when it's too big, nothing gets written. Trying to chart a way through with lots of 'what if?' questions #ThisWritingLife
November 30, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Buckle up. In research mode for a new project #booksky #folklore #thiswritinglife
November 29, 2024 at 10:59 AM