Write on Cue
@writeoncue.bsky.social
a.k.a Tom.
Writer, father, book lover. Chronicling my journey from amateur to author whilst working full time.
Lover of fantasy, sci-fi, and non fiction.
Writer, father, book lover. Chronicling my journey from amateur to author whilst working full time.
Lover of fantasy, sci-fi, and non fiction.
Pinned
Write on Cue
@writeoncue.bsky.social
· Jun 2
What are people's thoughts on the new #thewitcher ?
November 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
What are people's thoughts on the new #thewitcher ?
I've been really enjoying working with Google's Gemini.
It's like having an editor on tap to bounce ideas off.
It's like having an editor on tap to bounce ideas off.
August 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I've been really enjoying working with Google's Gemini.
It's like having an editor on tap to bounce ideas off.
It's like having an editor on tap to bounce ideas off.
Struggling to get your work read?
There's a strategy to fix it.
And it's easier than you would have thought.
open.substack.com/pub/writeonc...
There's a strategy to fix it.
And it's easier than you would have thought.
open.substack.com/pub/writeonc...
The Writer's Secret Weapon: How to Craft Content That People Can't Help But Read
Ever feel like your writing is a tree falling in a forest with no one around to hear it?
open.substack.com
August 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Struggling to get your work read?
There's a strategy to fix it.
And it's easier than you would have thought.
open.substack.com/pub/writeonc...
There's a strategy to fix it.
And it's easier than you would have thought.
open.substack.com/pub/writeonc...
Scroll. Stop. Read.
That's the goal.
Your first sentence is the bouncer for your content.
Make it punchy, provocative, or personal.
Ditch the boring intros and dive straight into what matters.
That's the goal.
Your first sentence is the bouncer for your content.
Make it punchy, provocative, or personal.
Ditch the boring intros and dive straight into what matters.
August 7, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Scroll. Stop. Read.
That's the goal.
Your first sentence is the bouncer for your content.
Make it punchy, provocative, or personal.
Ditch the boring intros and dive straight into what matters.
That's the goal.
Your first sentence is the bouncer for your content.
Make it punchy, provocative, or personal.
Ditch the boring intros and dive straight into what matters.
Tired of your words falling flat?
✍️ The secret to catchy writing isn't luck - it's STRUCTURE.
Start with a strong hook, follow with a clear point, and end with a call to action.
Master this simple formula and watch your engagement soar.
✍️ The secret to catchy writing isn't luck - it's STRUCTURE.
Start with a strong hook, follow with a clear point, and end with a call to action.
Master this simple formula and watch your engagement soar.
August 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Tired of your words falling flat?
✍️ The secret to catchy writing isn't luck - it's STRUCTURE.
Start with a strong hook, follow with a clear point, and end with a call to action.
Master this simple formula and watch your engagement soar.
✍️ The secret to catchy writing isn't luck - it's STRUCTURE.
Start with a strong hook, follow with a clear point, and end with a call to action.
Master this simple formula and watch your engagement soar.
Writing is often less of a skill and more of a habit.
You need to focus on the way to make the writing hours happen.
The rest will start to happen by itself.
You need to focus on the way to make the writing hours happen.
The rest will start to happen by itself.
July 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Writing is often less of a skill and more of a habit.
You need to focus on the way to make the writing hours happen.
The rest will start to happen by itself.
You need to focus on the way to make the writing hours happen.
The rest will start to happen by itself.
My latest article is here (and it may cause some controversy).
Are you using AI in your writing?
Here, I have a look at some of the benefits.
open.substack.com/pub/writeonc...
Are you using AI in your writing?
Here, I have a look at some of the benefits.
open.substack.com/pub/writeonc...
July 18, 2025 at 9:36 AM
My latest article is here (and it may cause some controversy).
Are you using AI in your writing?
Here, I have a look at some of the benefits.
open.substack.com/pub/writeonc...
Are you using AI in your writing?
Here, I have a look at some of the benefits.
open.substack.com/pub/writeonc...
The best thing about being a writer is that your research is READING!!
July 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The best thing about being a writer is that your research is READING!!
What is everyone's favourite read this month?
July 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
What is everyone's favourite read this month?
Okay #booksky, time to cause a stir!
What are people's thoughts on the role of AI as a writing support tool?
Sacrilege or a pragmatic use of technology?
I'd love to know your thoughts.
What are people's thoughts on the role of AI as a writing support tool?
Sacrilege or a pragmatic use of technology?
I'd love to know your thoughts.
July 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Okay #booksky, time to cause a stir!
What are people's thoughts on the role of AI as a writing support tool?
Sacrilege or a pragmatic use of technology?
I'd love to know your thoughts.
What are people's thoughts on the role of AI as a writing support tool?
Sacrilege or a pragmatic use of technology?
I'd love to know your thoughts.
Hi #writersky
I've started a Substack.
I'd love to have you join me to discuss all things writing based.
I've started a Substack.
I'd love to have you join me to discuss all things writing based.
July 15, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Hi #writersky
I've started a Substack.
I'd love to have you join me to discuss all things writing based.
I've started a Substack.
I'd love to have you join me to discuss all things writing based.
Time to get back on it.
Pass me my keyboard!
Pass me my keyboard!
July 15, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Time to get back on it.
Pass me my keyboard!
Pass me my keyboard!
Writing is one of the best ways of thinking.
The ethereal becomes concrete and you can examine your own logic with better clarity.
It is something that everyone should do.
The ethereal becomes concrete and you can examine your own logic with better clarity.
It is something that everyone should do.
June 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Writing is one of the best ways of thinking.
The ethereal becomes concrete and you can examine your own logic with better clarity.
It is something that everyone should do.
The ethereal becomes concrete and you can examine your own logic with better clarity.
It is something that everyone should do.
Been having some flashbacks to the imagery of The Brave Little Toaster.
Weird how some imagery from your childhood is so enduring
Weird how some imagery from your childhood is so enduring
a cartoon of a vacuum cleaner with the words " this is weird " below it
ALT: a cartoon of a vacuum cleaner with the words " this is weird " below it
media.tenor.com
June 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Been having some flashbacks to the imagery of The Brave Little Toaster.
Weird how some imagery from your childhood is so enduring
Weird how some imagery from your childhood is so enduring
I've got two different story ideas that I like.
Do I need to select just one to focus on, or is it okay to do them simultaneously?
#writersky
Do I need to select just one to focus on, or is it okay to do them simultaneously?
#writersky
June 5, 2025 at 6:44 AM
I've got two different story ideas that I like.
Do I need to select just one to focus on, or is it okay to do them simultaneously?
#writersky
Do I need to select just one to focus on, or is it okay to do them simultaneously?
#writersky
Another major tool for writing is just going for a walk.
It's amazing the impact that fresh air and movement can have.
It's amazing the impact that fresh air and movement can have.
June 4, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Another major tool for writing is just going for a walk.
It's amazing the impact that fresh air and movement can have.
It's amazing the impact that fresh air and movement can have.
Hi #authorsky and #writersky
Please share with me your single most important habit that you credit with helping your #writing
Please share with me your single most important habit that you credit with helping your #writing
June 4, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Hi #authorsky and #writersky
Please share with me your single most important habit that you credit with helping your #writing
Please share with me your single most important habit that you credit with helping your #writing
Being a parent provides an entirely different lens on nearly everything.
New joys can be found nearly everywhere.
But there are worries that you didn't even contemplate before
New joys can be found nearly everywhere.
But there are worries that you didn't even contemplate before
June 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Being a parent provides an entirely different lens on nearly everything.
New joys can be found nearly everywhere.
But there are worries that you didn't even contemplate before
New joys can be found nearly everywhere.
But there are worries that you didn't even contemplate before
Every writing session is getting you better.
Even when it doesn't feel like it.
Even when it doesn't feel like it.
June 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Every writing session is getting you better.
Even when it doesn't feel like it.
Even when it doesn't feel like it.
A huge part of effective writing is just sitting down to write.
A huge thing for me is making it a habit.
A huge thing for me is making it a habit.
June 3, 2025 at 8:33 AM
A huge part of effective writing is just sitting down to write.
A huge thing for me is making it a habit.
A huge thing for me is making it a habit.
I think I'm suffering the opposite of writer's block at the moment.
Too many ideas and not focusing on one.
Too many ideas and not focusing on one.
June 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I think I'm suffering the opposite of writer's block at the moment.
Too many ideas and not focusing on one.
Too many ideas and not focusing on one.
Absolutely love this song.
Just makes me feel so happy.
I think it's in the melodies.
open.spotify.com/track/6ZZ7yO...
Just makes me feel so happy.
I think it's in the melodies.
open.spotify.com/track/6ZZ7yO...
This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)
Gloria · People like you and me · Song · 2003
open.spotify.com
June 2, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Absolutely love this song.
Just makes me feel so happy.
I think it's in the melodies.
open.spotify.com/track/6ZZ7yO...
Just makes me feel so happy.
I think it's in the melodies.
open.spotify.com/track/6ZZ7yO...