William Elisabeth Cuthbert
@willofwands.bsky.social
Nonbinary writer and journo, forever away with the fae, who's working on a trauma-informed Lord Byron novel.
Tips go here 💸 https://shorturl.at/TSvYJ
AuDHD | Disabled | Pansexual | Ace/aro spec | Pagan witch
18+ only
Tips go here 💸 https://shorturl.at/TSvYJ
AuDHD | Disabled | Pansexual | Ace/aro spec | Pagan witch
18+ only
Pinned
Writing truth through tough times
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Work on my Byron novel, and my newsletter, has slowed right down lately. One way the SC ruling fucked me over is in my creative routine. But through it all, my journalism is keeping my spirit up, and my writer's brain ticking over.
If you're able to leave me a tip, it would mean a lot to me 💚
If you're able to leave me a tip, it would mean a lot to me 💚
Will I ever get bored of seeing my face associated with this event? Odds are unlikely.
Landing and developing a pitch for Trans+ History Week is a wonderful experience. But being an alumnus who can pay it forward, I think, is even better.
In other words, go get it you beautiful history nerds 💖
Landing and developing a pitch for Trans+ History Week is a wonderful experience. But being an alumnus who can pay it forward, I think, is even better.
In other words, go get it you beautiful history nerds 💖
🏳️⚧️ We’re back with paid opportunities for Trans+ creatives!
Writer? Illustrator? Audio producer? This is for you.
With @transhistoryweek.com we’re investing in 20 Trans+ creatives to make content for Trans+ History Week 2026.
Deadline 2nd Dec 2025, 11:59PM GMT 🗓️
🧵 Details 👇
Writer? Illustrator? Audio producer? This is for you.
With @transhistoryweek.com we’re investing in 20 Trans+ creatives to make content for Trans+ History Week 2026.
Deadline 2nd Dec 2025, 11:59PM GMT 🗓️
🧵 Details 👇
November 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Will I ever get bored of seeing my face associated with this event? Odds are unlikely.
Landing and developing a pitch for Trans+ History Week is a wonderful experience. But being an alumnus who can pay it forward, I think, is even better.
In other words, go get it you beautiful history nerds 💖
Landing and developing a pitch for Trans+ History Week is a wonderful experience. But being an alumnus who can pay it forward, I think, is even better.
In other words, go get it you beautiful history nerds 💖
It’s a happy day in hard times when I can listen to new music from @pupilslicer.bsky.social. And remember forging an alliance between Slicer and @thenation.com.
I’m sick, tired and tackling a benefits review, but having ‘Fleshwork’ and tangible reminders of my best work makes such a difference.
I’m sick, tired and tackling a benefits review, but having ‘Fleshwork’ and tangible reminders of my best work makes such a difference.
How the UK’s Metal Scene Became a Haven for Trans People
www.thenation.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
It’s a happy day in hard times when I can listen to new music from @pupilslicer.bsky.social. And remember forging an alliance between Slicer and @thenation.com.
I’m sick, tired and tackling a benefits review, but having ‘Fleshwork’ and tangible reminders of my best work makes such a difference.
I’m sick, tired and tackling a benefits review, but having ‘Fleshwork’ and tangible reminders of my best work makes such a difference.
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Grab my art deco fantasy A Designer Magick in two brilliant bundles for Ace Pride Week 🖤🩶🤍💜
ADM features not one but TWO ace MCs: the enby Niven and sad boy Ellory.
Megabundle: riyati.ink/acepride2025
Bundle 2: riyati.ink/ace2025-2
🌈🚀💫 #Booksky 💙📚
ADM features not one but TWO ace MCs: the enby Niven and sad boy Ellory.
Megabundle: riyati.ink/acepride2025
Bundle 2: riyati.ink/ace2025-2
🌈🚀💫 #Booksky 💙📚
October 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Grab my art deco fantasy A Designer Magick in two brilliant bundles for Ace Pride Week 🖤🩶🤍💜
ADM features not one but TWO ace MCs: the enby Niven and sad boy Ellory.
Megabundle: riyati.ink/acepride2025
Bundle 2: riyati.ink/ace2025-2
🌈🚀💫 #Booksky 💙📚
ADM features not one but TWO ace MCs: the enby Niven and sad boy Ellory.
Megabundle: riyati.ink/acepride2025
Bundle 2: riyati.ink/ace2025-2
🌈🚀💫 #Booksky 💙📚
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Though today is Ada Lovelace Day, my thoughts also turn to another incredible woman and scientist.
Her name is Lynn Conway - a trans woman who first designed the microchip allowing me to find Trans+ community online, and from there, do the work I do as a journalist.
#ALD25
Her name is Lynn Conway - a trans woman who first designed the microchip allowing me to find Trans+ community online, and from there, do the work I do as a journalist.
#ALD25
We're stronger together, as Trans computing pioneer Lynn Conway shows with the Succesful Trans Man Archive
It became what is now an archived insight into trans masc stories from the 00s, with insights into the pivotal early work of many FTM rights and activism.
www.wearequeeraf.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Though today is Ada Lovelace Day, my thoughts also turn to another incredible woman and scientist.
Her name is Lynn Conway - a trans woman who first designed the microchip allowing me to find Trans+ community online, and from there, do the work I do as a journalist.
#ALD25
Her name is Lynn Conway - a trans woman who first designed the microchip allowing me to find Trans+ community online, and from there, do the work I do as a journalist.
#ALD25
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Don't let activism blink out of sight!
Ofcom wants all social posts to be scanned for 'illegal' content before they appear in our feeds.
And the AI doing it will go OTT. Posts about protest could get removed or suppressed.
Say no to more censorship ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/online-safet...
Ofcom wants all social posts to be scanned for 'illegal' content before they appear in our feeds.
And the AI doing it will go OTT. Posts about protest could get removed or suppressed.
Say no to more censorship ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/online-safet...
Online Safety Act consultation : Threat to protest and political content
The Online Safety Act The Online Safety Act (OSA) has given Ofcom powers over what we say, see and do online. Services have to comply with a large set of complicated rules and regulations. They risk…
action.openrightsgroup.org
October 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Don't let activism blink out of sight!
Ofcom wants all social posts to be scanned for 'illegal' content before they appear in our feeds.
And the AI doing it will go OTT. Posts about protest could get removed or suppressed.
Say no to more censorship ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/online-safet...
Ofcom wants all social posts to be scanned for 'illegal' content before they appear in our feeds.
And the AI doing it will go OTT. Posts about protest could get removed or suppressed.
Say no to more censorship ⬇️
action.openrightsgroup.org/online-safet...
Though today is Ada Lovelace Day, my thoughts also turn to another incredible woman and scientist.
Her name is Lynn Conway - a trans woman who first designed the microchip allowing me to find Trans+ community online, and from there, do the work I do as a journalist.
#ALD25
Her name is Lynn Conway - a trans woman who first designed the microchip allowing me to find Trans+ community online, and from there, do the work I do as a journalist.
#ALD25
We're stronger together, as Trans computing pioneer Lynn Conway shows with the Succesful Trans Man Archive
It became what is now an archived insight into trans masc stories from the 00s, with insights into the pivotal early work of many FTM rights and activism.
www.wearequeeraf.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Though today is Ada Lovelace Day, my thoughts also turn to another incredible woman and scientist.
Her name is Lynn Conway - a trans woman who first designed the microchip allowing me to find Trans+ community online, and from there, do the work I do as a journalist.
#ALD25
Her name is Lynn Conway - a trans woman who first designed the microchip allowing me to find Trans+ community online, and from there, do the work I do as a journalist.
#ALD25
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Four days left to pick up 24 great non-binary books for $30!
Community Witch is part of a book bundle for Nonbinary Awareness week - 24 books featuring non-binary characters for $30!
buff.ly/ORn67YA
Big thanks to @eliseswritings.bsky.social for organizing this bundle!
#Booksky #QueerWriters
buff.ly/ORn67YA
Big thanks to @eliseswritings.bsky.social for organizing this bundle!
#Booksky #QueerWriters
July 16, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Four days left to pick up 24 great non-binary books for $30!
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Please help, if you have anything at all. I don't. I wish I did. I am so poor and it upsets me every day that Heba and Mohammed couldn't have made friends with someone wealthier who could do more for them. They need $150 USD per day, their campaign is in CAD so $206 in donations
gofund.me/861ba393
gofund.me/861ba393
July 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Please help, if you have anything at all. I don't. I wish I did. I am so poor and it upsets me every day that Heba and Mohammed couldn't have made friends with someone wealthier who could do more for them. They need $150 USD per day, their campaign is in CAD so $206 in donations
gofund.me/861ba393
gofund.me/861ba393
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It didn't used to be this way. Blue sky used to be alt text everywhere and non alt text images got no traction. But then the influx began and the newbies failed to learn the rules.
Alt text peeps. It's not that hard
And improves reach, is inclusive and adds context.
Alt text peeps. It's not that hard
And improves reach, is inclusive and adds context.
90% pics on this platform without alt text, happy #DisabilityPrideMonth y'all
July 14, 2025 at 10:10 AM
It didn't used to be this way. Blue sky used to be alt text everywhere and non alt text images got no traction. But then the influx began and the newbies failed to learn the rules.
Alt text peeps. It's not that hard
And improves reach, is inclusive and adds context.
Alt text peeps. It's not that hard
And improves reach, is inclusive and adds context.
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My 1920s fantasy A DESIGNER MAGICK is included in the Nonbinary Character for Nonbinary Awareness Week.
24 books featuring NB MCs for $30! 💛🤍💜🖤
There's books here by @danifinnwrites.bsky.social, @ardenpowell.bsky.social, @franklynnewt.bsky.social & more
itch.io/b/3153/nonbi...
🌈🚀💫 #Booksky 💙📚
24 books featuring NB MCs for $30! 💛🤍💜🖤
There's books here by @danifinnwrites.bsky.social, @ardenpowell.bsky.social, @franklynnewt.bsky.social & more
itch.io/b/3153/nonbi...
🌈🚀💫 #Booksky 💙📚
July 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
My 1920s fantasy A DESIGNER MAGICK is included in the Nonbinary Character for Nonbinary Awareness Week.
24 books featuring NB MCs for $30! 💛🤍💜🖤
There's books here by @danifinnwrites.bsky.social, @ardenpowell.bsky.social, @franklynnewt.bsky.social & more
itch.io/b/3153/nonbi...
🌈🚀💫 #Booksky 💙📚
24 books featuring NB MCs for $30! 💛🤍💜🖤
There's books here by @danifinnwrites.bsky.social, @ardenpowell.bsky.social, @franklynnewt.bsky.social & more
itch.io/b/3153/nonbi...
🌈🚀💫 #Booksky 💙📚
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Don't be in any doubt that trans+ book bans eventually = much wider bans on any books that don't benefit cishet white abled privilege.
Don't be in any doubt that trans+ book bans eventually = much wider bans on any books that don't benefit cishet white abled privilege.
![Screenshot of a tweet, text as follows:
"Another victory for [hashtag] common sense in Kent - my brilliant cabinet member Cllr Paul Webb has just got this trans material removed from the children's section of all Kent's libraries. Telling children they're in the 'wrong body' is wrong and simply unacceptable."
The book being referred to is The Autistic Trans Guide to Life by Wenn Lawson and Yenn Purkis](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:zaii4nezhhjwjfqlbll5isqa/bafkreiangtxg7xpf7xmdumoagk54b6fsh2dag7cs7mgvnavxcac7fgmraa@jpeg)
July 15, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Don't be in any doubt that trans+ book bans eventually = much wider bans on any books that don't benefit cishet white abled privilege.
Don't be in any doubt that trans+ book bans eventually = much wider bans on any books that don't benefit cishet white abled privilege.
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Ireland has had "sELf iD" for 10 years now and not one single issue that the media, government and anti-trans movement predicted has come to pass. Not one.
If it works in Ireland why would it not work here? No one who opposes it can give a good answer, because the real answer is transphobia
If it works in Ireland why would it not work here? No one who opposes it can give a good answer, because the real answer is transphobia
Ten years ago, on this day 15 July, the Irish Oireachtas passed the Gender Recognition Act 2015 (An tAcht um Inscne a Aithint, 2015).
It was a piece of legislation that allowed me to live my life authentically & I'm forever grateful.
Despite what others may have you believe, the sky did not fall in.
It was a piece of legislation that allowed me to live my life authentically & I'm forever grateful.
Despite what others may have you believe, the sky did not fall in.
July 15, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Ireland has had "sELf iD" for 10 years now and not one single issue that the media, government and anti-trans movement predicted has come to pass. Not one.
If it works in Ireland why would it not work here? No one who opposes it can give a good answer, because the real answer is transphobia
If it works in Ireland why would it not work here? No one who opposes it can give a good answer, because the real answer is transphobia
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Reposted by William Elisabeth Cuthbert
😭😭😭😭😭
We were forced to flee again under heavy bombing, leaving everything behind💔
All the aid we received went into evacuation costs.
Today, we barely ate anything — the hunger is as painful as the war itself.
Please don’t ignore our hunger. Any help means life. 🙏🏻
tiny.cc/hbcuzz
gofund.me/54db81e4
We were forced to flee again under heavy bombing, leaving everything behind💔
All the aid we received went into evacuation costs.
Today, we barely ate anything — the hunger is as painful as the war itself.
Please don’t ignore our hunger. Any help means life. 🙏🏻
tiny.cc/hbcuzz
gofund.me/54db81e4
July 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM
😭😭😭😭😭
We were forced to flee again under heavy bombing, leaving everything behind💔
All the aid we received went into evacuation costs.
Today, we barely ate anything — the hunger is as painful as the war itself.
Please don’t ignore our hunger. Any help means life. 🙏🏻
tiny.cc/hbcuzz
gofund.me/54db81e4
We were forced to flee again under heavy bombing, leaving everything behind💔
All the aid we received went into evacuation costs.
Today, we barely ate anything — the hunger is as painful as the war itself.
Please don’t ignore our hunger. Any help means life. 🙏🏻
tiny.cc/hbcuzz
gofund.me/54db81e4
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This didn’t get as much traction as I hoped. But my other hope is that this will contribute to more awareness that silent back-pedalling isn’t good allyship. We need loud displays that cisgender people won’t stand for transphobia, in any space.
Hope everyone who was at the fest had a blast! 🤘💕
Hope everyone who was at the fest had a blast! 🤘💕
Why still so quiet on the toilet controversy
@downloadfest.bsky.social? Trans+ people who support your festival deserve more than a vague apology.
How about starting the weekend with an end to your silence? Speak up for our freedom and safety, and against the EHRC's 'guidance' to segregate us.
@downloadfest.bsky.social? Trans+ people who support your festival deserve more than a vague apology.
How about starting the weekend with an end to your silence? Speak up for our freedom and safety, and against the EHRC's 'guidance' to segregate us.
Download must take responsibility for its apparent transphobia
The festival's silence sounds an awful lot like compliance
willofwands.substack.com
June 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This didn’t get as much traction as I hoped. But my other hope is that this will contribute to more awareness that silent back-pedalling isn’t good allyship. We need loud displays that cisgender people won’t stand for transphobia, in any space.
Hope everyone who was at the fest had a blast! 🤘💕
Hope everyone who was at the fest had a blast! 🤘💕
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It's Pride Month!🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🎉
Please help a disabled trans couple escape Alabama, as it's becoming more dangerous all the time to stay here.
gofund.me/de3bbb42
Please help a disabled trans couple escape Alabama, as it's becoming more dangerous all the time to stay here.
gofund.me/de3bbb42
Donate to Help Kaidee and Skye Escape to Safety, organized by Kaidee McMillan
I'm Kaidee, a disabled Black trans woman currently living in Southern Alabama wi… Kaidee McMillan needs your support for Help Kaidee and Skye Escape to Safety
gofund.me
June 17, 2025 at 5:04 AM
It's Pride Month!🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🎉
Please help a disabled trans couple escape Alabama, as it's becoming more dangerous all the time to stay here.
gofund.me/de3bbb42
Please help a disabled trans couple escape Alabama, as it's becoming more dangerous all the time to stay here.
gofund.me/de3bbb42
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Anyone wanna save me from losing help and being behind on my car payment before my anxiety gets me bad 😅
I’m really really anxious my phone and Internet being shut off and being behind on any payment scares me. I will literally be unable to get help without being online which will end dangerously for my kids and I. PLEASE HELP PLEASE BOOST
June 20, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Anyone wanna save me from losing help and being behind on my car payment before my anxiety gets me bad 😅
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Happy Juneteenth! I'm a disabled black artist who needs help with rent and medical bills.
I do commissions and have paintings, prints, and pouches for sale. I also do tarot.
www.etsy.com/shop/TheGala...
Dono links:
Simplynovology.carrd.co/#CashLinks
I do commissions and have paintings, prints, and pouches for sale. I also do tarot.
www.etsy.com/shop/TheGala...
Dono links:
Simplynovology.carrd.co/#CashLinks
June 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Happy Juneteenth! I'm a disabled black artist who needs help with rent and medical bills.
I do commissions and have paintings, prints, and pouches for sale. I also do tarot.
www.etsy.com/shop/TheGala...
Dono links:
Simplynovology.carrd.co/#CashLinks
I do commissions and have paintings, prints, and pouches for sale. I also do tarot.
www.etsy.com/shop/TheGala...
Dono links:
Simplynovology.carrd.co/#CashLinks
This Autistic Pride I’m accepting and embracing that my brain’s too tired and foggy to do a Post(TM)
June 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
This Autistic Pride I’m accepting and embracing that my brain’s too tired and foggy to do a Post(TM)
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can we get this moving again? it’s been several days since she got a donation, and she’s still at $380.
she needs to get her van fixed ASAP before she gets stuck without transportation! 💕💸
anything helps, and it all adds up! thank you 🫶🫶!
she needs to get her van fixed ASAP before she gets stuck without transportation! 💕💸
anything helps, and it all adds up! thank you 🫶🫶!
it’s been over 24hrs since last donation, & she’s still at $380. my hope was to have her to $500 by the end of the weekend, & i’m starting to worry that’s not gonna happen 😔
any chance i’m wrong? can we get her there, or at least to the 10% mark - only $20 away! 💕💸🏳️⚧️
www.gofundme.com/f/help-alexi...
any chance i’m wrong? can we get her there, or at least to the 10% mark - only $20 away! 💕💸🏳️⚧️
www.gofundme.com/f/help-alexi...
June 18, 2025 at 11:57 AM
can we get this moving again? it’s been several days since she got a donation, and she’s still at $380.
she needs to get her van fixed ASAP before she gets stuck without transportation! 💕💸
anything helps, and it all adds up! thank you 🫶🫶!
she needs to get her van fixed ASAP before she gets stuck without transportation! 💕💸
anything helps, and it all adds up! thank you 🫶🫶!
This didn’t get as much traction as I hoped. But my other hope is that this will contribute to more awareness that silent back-pedalling isn’t good allyship. We need loud displays that cisgender people won’t stand for transphobia, in any space.
Hope everyone who was at the fest had a blast! 🤘💕
Hope everyone who was at the fest had a blast! 🤘💕
Why still so quiet on the toilet controversy
@downloadfest.bsky.social? Trans+ people who support your festival deserve more than a vague apology.
How about starting the weekend with an end to your silence? Speak up for our freedom and safety, and against the EHRC's 'guidance' to segregate us.
@downloadfest.bsky.social? Trans+ people who support your festival deserve more than a vague apology.
How about starting the weekend with an end to your silence? Speak up for our freedom and safety, and against the EHRC's 'guidance' to segregate us.
Download must take responsibility for its apparent transphobia
The festival's silence sounds an awful lot like compliance
willofwands.substack.com
June 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This didn’t get as much traction as I hoped. But my other hope is that this will contribute to more awareness that silent back-pedalling isn’t good allyship. We need loud displays that cisgender people won’t stand for transphobia, in any space.
Hope everyone who was at the fest had a blast! 🤘💕
Hope everyone who was at the fest had a blast! 🤘💕