Beanwriting
@beanwriting.bsky.social
Horror and weird fiction author (ADHD, gay, he/him) & co-host of the Chronscast. Find me in the liminal spaces, writing, reading, scheming and dancing. HWA member https://www.beanwriting.com
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Beanwriting
@beanwriting.bsky.social
· Jul 2
Why Inclusion in Horror Isn’t Optional (and Never Was) | Writing Better Horror — Beanwriting
YouTube video by Beanwriting
youtu.be
I’m launching a 10-part video series for writers of horror and weird fiction on representing the “other” respectfully.
The 1st video sets out why this topic matters:
🔗 youtu.be/2WN3iaQ5_Bg
@spooky.bsky.social, @writing.exchange, @specfic.bsky.social
How do you approach representation in yours?
The 1st video sets out why this topic matters:
🔗 youtu.be/2WN3iaQ5_Bg
@spooky.bsky.social, @writing.exchange, @specfic.bsky.social
How do you approach representation in yours?
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Reminder from across the pond. The monarchy you overthrew has already stripped everything from a Royal, for having connections with Epstein, while the US with apparently ‘No King’ can’t land a blow on their head of state for emails from a convicted p(a)edophile that include ‘Donald is dirty. . . “
November 13, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Reminder from across the pond. The monarchy you overthrew has already stripped everything from a Royal, for having connections with Epstein, while the US with apparently ‘No King’ can’t land a blow on their head of state for emails from a convicted p(a)edophile that include ‘Donald is dirty. . . “
What an utter delight to discover @ghoststorybookclub.bsky.social and to have an episode on Night of the Demon is a real treat. The guests were wonderful. NOTD is responsible for my lifelong passion for supernatural horror and M R James. Thank you! Now I’m praying they have an Oh, Whistle episode
November 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
What an utter delight to discover @ghoststorybookclub.bsky.social and to have an episode on Night of the Demon is a real treat. The guests were wonderful. NOTD is responsible for my lifelong passion for supernatural horror and M R James. Thank you! Now I’m praying they have an Oh, Whistle episode
Hi horror writers and fans. My latest flash fic video The Gift of Speech is here.
August 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Hi horror writers and fans. My latest flash fic video The Gift of Speech is here.
Is it Monday already??, @rfsmith.bsky.social. Thank you for #promptcombo #Seaside. I didn’t have to write one this week as I have this I wrote last year.
July 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Is it Monday already??, @rfsmith.bsky.social. Thank you for #promptcombo #Seaside. I didn’t have to write one this week as I have this I wrote last year.
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I wrote a book.
I didn’t write this book because I had all the answers.
I wrote it because I know how hard it is when you feel like you’re supposed to have them.
I didn’t write this book because I had all the answers.
I wrote it because I know how hard it is when you feel like you’re supposed to have them.
May 29, 2025 at 9:41 AM
I wrote a book.
I didn’t write this book because I had all the answers.
I wrote it because I know how hard it is when you feel like you’re supposed to have them.
I didn’t write this book because I had all the answers.
I wrote it because I know how hard it is when you feel like you’re supposed to have them.
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Cold Calculus
A brazen sleight of hand,
they proffer charts with care,
yet creased to cloak the sand.
The scapegoating guide points
to paths marked "swift," though strewn
with dormant, buried joints.
#poem #poems #poetry #poemoftheday #politics #reality #deception #blueskypoetry
A brazen sleight of hand,
they proffer charts with care,
yet creased to cloak the sand.
The scapegoating guide points
to paths marked "swift," though strewn
with dormant, buried joints.
#poem #poems #poetry #poemoftheday #politics #reality #deception #blueskypoetry
July 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Cold Calculus
A brazen sleight of hand,
they proffer charts with care,
yet creased to cloak the sand.
The scapegoating guide points
to paths marked "swift," though strewn
with dormant, buried joints.
#poem #poems #poetry #poemoftheday #politics #reality #deception #blueskypoetry
A brazen sleight of hand,
they proffer charts with care,
yet creased to cloak the sand.
The scapegoating guide points
to paths marked "swift," though strewn
with dormant, buried joints.
#poem #poems #poetry #poemoftheday #politics #reality #deception #blueskypoetry
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June 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Support our authors deep in process. A word of encouragement can make a huge difference
Today marks one year since I've started writing my book. As much as I wanted to write something beautiful to celebrate today, my stressed mind stays uncooperative. So all I'll say is that I've learned and grown much in the past year because of this book, and I love it with all my heart.
July 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Support our authors deep in process. A word of encouragement can make a huge difference
Reposted by Beanwriting
Today marks one year since I've started writing my book. As much as I wanted to write something beautiful to celebrate today, my stressed mind stays uncooperative. So all I'll say is that I've learned and grown much in the past year because of this book, and I love it with all my heart.
July 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Today marks one year since I've started writing my book. As much as I wanted to write something beautiful to celebrate today, my stressed mind stays uncooperative. So all I'll say is that I've learned and grown much in the past year because of this book, and I love it with all my heart.
#horrorwriterschat
Hi, I’m Bean… I write weird fiction and horror, particularly fond of writing period pieces, shorts and flash. (Stop it! Not like that!)
I should’ve been born in 1972 so I could re-experience The Amityville Horror, Salem’s Lot, and The Fog again at far too young an age.
Hi, I’m Bean… I write weird fiction and horror, particularly fond of writing period pieces, shorts and flash. (Stop it! Not like that!)
I should’ve been born in 1972 so I could re-experience The Amityville Horror, Salem’s Lot, and The Fog again at far too young an age.
July 2, 2025 at 10:40 PM
#horrorwriterschat
Hi, I’m Bean… I write weird fiction and horror, particularly fond of writing period pieces, shorts and flash. (Stop it! Not like that!)
I should’ve been born in 1972 so I could re-experience The Amityville Horror, Salem’s Lot, and The Fog again at far too young an age.
Hi, I’m Bean… I write weird fiction and horror, particularly fond of writing period pieces, shorts and flash. (Stop it! Not like that!)
I should’ve been born in 1972 so I could re-experience The Amityville Horror, Salem’s Lot, and The Fog again at far too young an age.
I’m launching a 10-part video series for writers of horror and weird fiction on representing the “other” respectfully.
The 1st video sets out why this topic matters:
🔗 youtu.be/2WN3iaQ5_Bg
@spooky.bsky.social, @writing.exchange, @specfic.bsky.social
How do you approach representation in yours?
The 1st video sets out why this topic matters:
🔗 youtu.be/2WN3iaQ5_Bg
@spooky.bsky.social, @writing.exchange, @specfic.bsky.social
How do you approach representation in yours?
Why Inclusion in Horror Isn’t Optional (and Never Was) | Writing Better Horror — Beanwriting
YouTube video by Beanwriting
youtu.be
July 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I’m launching a 10-part video series for writers of horror and weird fiction on representing the “other” respectfully.
The 1st video sets out why this topic matters:
🔗 youtu.be/2WN3iaQ5_Bg
@spooky.bsky.social, @writing.exchange, @specfic.bsky.social
How do you approach representation in yours?
The 1st video sets out why this topic matters:
🔗 youtu.be/2WN3iaQ5_Bg
@spooky.bsky.social, @writing.exchange, @specfic.bsky.social
How do you approach representation in yours?
I have strong opinions on why kids should experience scary stories (appropriately) and if you have 12 mins spare here’s a video about it. #horror #weirdfiction #writers youtu.be/BngdZslu61Q?...
Let Them Read the Dark: Why Scary Stories Are Good for Kids
YouTube video by Beanwriting
youtu.be
June 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I have strong opinions on why kids should experience scary stories (appropriately) and if you have 12 mins spare here’s a video about it. #horror #weirdfiction #writers youtu.be/BngdZslu61Q?...
My latest #writingtips for #horror and #weirdfiction #authors deals with the deliberate use of unreliable language and mistranslation.
youtu.be/eM1H9CuxUT0?...
youtu.be/eM1H9CuxUT0?...
The Horror of Misinterpretation
YouTube video by Beanwriting
youtu.be
June 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
My latest #writingtips for #horror and #weirdfiction #authors deals with the deliberate use of unreliable language and mistranslation.
youtu.be/eM1H9CuxUT0?...
youtu.be/eM1H9CuxUT0?...
I feel quite dapper in this get up. Going to see The Call of Cthulhu tonight 🙏🏻
June 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I feel quite dapper in this get up. Going to see The Call of Cthulhu tonight 🙏🏻
Evening @tadethompson.bsky.social — are you following s2 of Andor at the moment? No spoilers of course but I’m broken !! 😳🙌🏻
May 15, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Evening @tadethompson.bsky.social — are you following s2 of Andor at the moment? No spoilers of course but I’m broken !! 😳🙌🏻
My monthly post reminding everyone to check for @alexwest.bsky.social & Andrea Subissati’s magnificent Faculty of Horror podcast. I also put a screenshot of the first mention of Real Housewives which is crucial to my squeeeing when I listen. Now I’m off to be besieged by societal expectations on me.
May 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
My monthly post reminding everyone to check for @alexwest.bsky.social & Andrea Subissati’s magnificent Faculty of Horror podcast. I also put a screenshot of the first mention of Real Housewives which is crucial to my squeeeing when I listen. Now I’m off to be besieged by societal expectations on me.
#maythefourthbewithyou narcing false information on the Rebels to a stormtrooper 🦾🦿
May 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
#maythefourthbewithyou narcing false information on the Rebels to a stormtrooper 🦾🦿
@tadethompson.bsky.social and @johnlangan.bsky.social, I thought you’d appreciate this. Tade, if you do this your posts will be (even more) enjoyable.
April 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
@tadethompson.bsky.social and @johnlangan.bsky.social, I thought you’d appreciate this. Tade, if you do this your posts will be (even more) enjoyable.
Some of these might be of help to new writers.
"Remember, the key to a productive writing life is finding what works best for you. Consider experimenting with these tips and adapting them to fit your unique style and circumstances."
elizabethspanncraig.com/motivation-a...
#Writers #Authors #WritingCommunity #Writing #KathySWriter
elizabethspanncraig.com/motivation-a...
#Writers #Authors #WritingCommunity #Writing #KathySWriter
5 Tips for Your Writing Life – Elizabeth Spann Craig
Discover 5 essential tips to streamline your writing life, from effective planning to optimizing your workspace.
elizabethspanncraig.com
April 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Some of these might be of help to new writers.
@gradyhendrix.bsky.social on the Scarred for Life podcast is talking about our Lord and saviour Michael McDowell’s Elementals (my favourite book of all time) and Black Water!!
March 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
@gradyhendrix.bsky.social on the Scarred for Life podcast is talking about our Lord and saviour Michael McDowell’s Elementals (my favourite book of all time) and Black Water!!
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"Take my hands as I stumble through the dress’ train, gather with me the ears of corn that gave us bread. Feel again the fragrance of rye as the clouds begin the dance."
Today on ergot.: 'Rye Dance' the fiction debut of Salvatore Raieli @salvatoreraieli.bsky.social
www.ergot.press/authors/Salv...
Today on ergot.: 'Rye Dance' the fiction debut of Salvatore Raieli @salvatoreraieli.bsky.social
www.ergot.press/authors/Salv...
ergot.
innovative + experimental horror
www.ergot.press
March 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
"Take my hands as I stumble through the dress’ train, gather with me the ears of corn that gave us bread. Feel again the fragrance of rye as the clouds begin the dance."
Today on ergot.: 'Rye Dance' the fiction debut of Salvatore Raieli @salvatoreraieli.bsky.social
www.ergot.press/authors/Salv...
Today on ergot.: 'Rye Dance' the fiction debut of Salvatore Raieli @salvatoreraieli.bsky.social
www.ergot.press/authors/Salv...
My ADHD journey started 2.5 years ago. Today I took my first medication (titration stage) #adhdauthors #adhd
March 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
My ADHD journey started 2.5 years ago. Today I took my first medication (titration stage) #adhdauthors #adhd
Omg it’s the fac’s release date! Payday and The Faculty of Horror release date are the two days of the month that drag! Can’t wait to listen to their take on Todd Browinings fabulous Freaks. Thanks @alexwest.bsky.social and Andrea podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...
Episode 137. One of Us: Freaks (1932)
Podcast Episode · Faculty of Horror · 25/02/2025 · 1h 3m
podcasts.apple.com
February 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Omg it’s the fac’s release date! Payday and The Faculty of Horror release date are the two days of the month that drag! Can’t wait to listen to their take on Todd Browinings fabulous Freaks. Thanks @alexwest.bsky.social and Andrea podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...