Chris
@cwb-writes.bsky.social
Books. Writing. Handwriting. Math. Teaching. Dad jokes. Caffeine. Probably off-task.
I #amreading a lot to escape and recharge. I finished Dungeon Crawler Carl. I am now binging Beware of Chicken.
Props to @mattdinniman.bsky.social and Casual Farmer. Both series are brilliant. These are top shelf absurdity.
Props to @mattdinniman.bsky.social and Casual Farmer. Both series are brilliant. These are top shelf absurdity.
November 30, 2025 at 5:02 AM
I #amreading a lot to escape and recharge. I finished Dungeon Crawler Carl. I am now binging Beware of Chicken.
Props to @mattdinniman.bsky.social and Casual Farmer. Both series are brilliant. These are top shelf absurdity.
Props to @mattdinniman.bsky.social and Casual Farmer. Both series are brilliant. These are top shelf absurdity.
January 25, 2025 at 5:32 AM
#pretendpanel
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Day 24:
I'd like readers to feel like they've had a wee vacation to a corner of the world they didn't expect to enjoy nearly as much they did. I'd like them to find a feeling of comfy, cozy whimsy and just dwell there for a bit.
💙📚🪐
Day 24:
I'd like readers to feel like they've had a wee vacation to a corner of the world they didn't expect to enjoy nearly as much they did. I'd like them to find a feeling of comfy, cozy whimsy and just dwell there for a bit.
January 25, 2025 at 12:23 AM
#pretendpanel
💙📚🪐
Day 24:
I'd like readers to feel like they've had a wee vacation to a corner of the world they didn't expect to enjoy nearly as much they did. I'd like them to find a feeling of comfy, cozy whimsy and just dwell there for a bit.
💙📚🪐
Day 24:
I'd like readers to feel like they've had a wee vacation to a corner of the world they didn't expect to enjoy nearly as much they did. I'd like them to find a feeling of comfy, cozy whimsy and just dwell there for a bit.
Without downloading any new pics, where are you mentally?
... this seems right given the past few days.
... this seems right given the past few days.
January 24, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Without downloading any new pics, where are you mentally?
... this seems right given the past few days.
... this seems right given the past few days.
#pretendpanel
#writingcommunity
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Day 23:
Errm... Uh...
*picks up a mirror*
You got any of them nerdy folk in desperate need of some cozy escapism featuring food, friendship, weird niche historical details, and dad jokes? Maybe a bit of romance and magic, too?
#writingcommunity
📚💙
Day 23:
Errm... Uh...
*picks up a mirror*
You got any of them nerdy folk in desperate need of some cozy escapism featuring food, friendship, weird niche historical details, and dad jokes? Maybe a bit of romance and magic, too?
January 23, 2025 at 10:26 PM
#pretendpanel
#writingcommunity
📚💙
Day 23:
Errm... Uh...
*picks up a mirror*
You got any of them nerdy folk in desperate need of some cozy escapism featuring food, friendship, weird niche historical details, and dad jokes? Maybe a bit of romance and magic, too?
#writingcommunity
📚💙
Day 23:
Errm... Uh...
*picks up a mirror*
You got any of them nerdy folk in desperate need of some cozy escapism featuring food, friendship, weird niche historical details, and dad jokes? Maybe a bit of romance and magic, too?
Today (January 23rd) is International Handwriting Day.
Why today? It's John Hancock's birthday. I guess that seemed appropriate.
Anywho. I combined some things I love to celebrate: #dadjokes, #comics, #handwriting, and #xkcd.
Also: #penmanship and #booksky for good measure.
Why today? It's John Hancock's birthday. I guess that seemed appropriate.
Anywho. I combined some things I love to celebrate: #dadjokes, #comics, #handwriting, and #xkcd.
Also: #penmanship and #booksky for good measure.
January 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Today (January 23rd) is International Handwriting Day.
Why today? It's John Hancock's birthday. I guess that seemed appropriate.
Anywho. I combined some things I love to celebrate: #dadjokes, #comics, #handwriting, and #xkcd.
Also: #penmanship and #booksky for good measure.
Why today? It's John Hancock's birthday. I guess that seemed appropriate.
Anywho. I combined some things I love to celebrate: #dadjokes, #comics, #handwriting, and #xkcd.
Also: #penmanship and #booksky for good measure.
#pretendpanel
Day 21:
Not intentionally. At least...not with any main characters. Cameos are fun though. Stan Lee had that one right.
Day 21:
Not intentionally. At least...not with any main characters. Cameos are fun though. Stan Lee had that one right.
January 22, 2025 at 9:37 PM
#pretendpanel
Day 21:
Not intentionally. At least...not with any main characters. Cameos are fun though. Stan Lee had that one right.
Day 21:
Not intentionally. At least...not with any main characters. Cameos are fun though. Stan Lee had that one right.
#pretendpanel
Day 22:
I write (and read) to escape. Everything's cozy, fantastical, and made of magic.
They're not mechanisms I use to process trauma.
That would be a healthy outlet, but who needs that? Pretending is doesn't exist is definitely working out for me.
Day 22:
I write (and read) to escape. Everything's cozy, fantastical, and made of magic.
They're not mechanisms I use to process trauma.
That would be a healthy outlet, but who needs that? Pretending is doesn't exist is definitely working out for me.
January 22, 2025 at 9:37 PM
#pretendpanel
Day 22:
I write (and read) to escape. Everything's cozy, fantastical, and made of magic.
They're not mechanisms I use to process trauma.
That would be a healthy outlet, but who needs that? Pretending is doesn't exist is definitely working out for me.
Day 22:
I write (and read) to escape. Everything's cozy, fantastical, and made of magic.
They're not mechanisms I use to process trauma.
That would be a healthy outlet, but who needs that? Pretending is doesn't exist is definitely working out for me.
#pretendpanel
Day 20:
I usually pull traits and features from friends, acquaintances, and family.
They're not generally strictly one person, though. My characters tend to be an amalgamation of interesting bits from people I've encountered over the years.
Day 20:
I usually pull traits and features from friends, acquaintances, and family.
They're not generally strictly one person, though. My characters tend to be an amalgamation of interesting bits from people I've encountered over the years.
January 21, 2025 at 2:52 AM
#pretendpanel
Day 20:
I usually pull traits and features from friends, acquaintances, and family.
They're not generally strictly one person, though. My characters tend to be an amalgamation of interesting bits from people I've encountered over the years.
Day 20:
I usually pull traits and features from friends, acquaintances, and family.
They're not generally strictly one person, though. My characters tend to be an amalgamation of interesting bits from people I've encountered over the years.
January 20, 2025 at 5:05 AM
#PretendPanel
Day 19:
My choice? Anything I'd like to say?
Y'all. This is totally random, but I recently learned of the existence of "Pizza Hut Classics."
rolandopujol.substack.com/p/the-retrol...
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors
Day 19:
My choice? Anything I'd like to say?
Y'all. This is totally random, but I recently learned of the existence of "Pizza Hut Classics."
rolandopujol.substack.com/p/the-retrol...
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors
January 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
#PretendPanel
Day 19:
My choice? Anything I'd like to say?
Y'all. This is totally random, but I recently learned of the existence of "Pizza Hut Classics."
rolandopujol.substack.com/p/the-retrol...
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors
Day 19:
My choice? Anything I'd like to say?
Y'all. This is totally random, but I recently learned of the existence of "Pizza Hut Classics."
rolandopujol.substack.com/p/the-retrol...
#WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors
#pretendpanel
Day 18:
I'm fairly proud of the depictions of everyday things and how the characters interact with the world around them.
My goal is to get the reader to experience the story, and I think I do a reasonably good job.
Day 18:
I'm fairly proud of the depictions of everyday things and how the characters interact with the world around them.
My goal is to get the reader to experience the story, and I think I do a reasonably good job.
January 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
#pretendpanel
Day 18:
I'm fairly proud of the depictions of everyday things and how the characters interact with the world around them.
My goal is to get the reader to experience the story, and I think I do a reasonably good job.
Day 18:
I'm fairly proud of the depictions of everyday things and how the characters interact with the world around them.
My goal is to get the reader to experience the story, and I think I do a reasonably good job.
January 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
#pretendpanel
#startingoffwrite
Day 16:
I recently put down a slapstick, physical comedy style meet-cute involving a chicken, a puppy, and the prospective couple below in my #WIP. That was really fun. I liked writing that. I attached some screenshot below.
#startingoffwrite
Day 16:
I recently put down a slapstick, physical comedy style meet-cute involving a chicken, a puppy, and the prospective couple below in my #WIP. That was really fun. I liked writing that. I attached some screenshot below.
January 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
#pretendpanel
#startingoffwrite
Day 16:
I recently put down a slapstick, physical comedy style meet-cute involving a chicken, a puppy, and the prospective couple below in my #WIP. That was really fun. I liked writing that. I attached some screenshot below.
#startingoffwrite
Day 16:
I recently put down a slapstick, physical comedy style meet-cute involving a chicken, a puppy, and the prospective couple below in my #WIP. That was really fun. I liked writing that. I attached some screenshot below.
#pretendpanel
#startingoffwrite
Day 15:
I'd like to shine a light on my particular corner of the world in a fun, whimsical, and--ultimately for me--grounding way. It's giving me a chance encounter to get to know roots even when my kin are long gone.
Also: my mom wanted me to be an engineer. 🙃
#startingoffwrite
Day 15:
I'd like to shine a light on my particular corner of the world in a fun, whimsical, and--ultimately for me--grounding way. It's giving me a chance encounter to get to know roots even when my kin are long gone.
Also: my mom wanted me to be an engineer. 🙃
January 16, 2025 at 5:26 AM
#pretendpanel
#startingoffwrite
Day 15:
I'd like to shine a light on my particular corner of the world in a fun, whimsical, and--ultimately for me--grounding way. It's giving me a chance encounter to get to know roots even when my kin are long gone.
Also: my mom wanted me to be an engineer. 🙃
#startingoffwrite
Day 15:
I'd like to shine a light on my particular corner of the world in a fun, whimsical, and--ultimately for me--grounding way. It's giving me a chance encounter to get to know roots even when my kin are long gone.
Also: my mom wanted me to be an engineer. 🙃
#pretendpanel
#startingoffwrite
Day 14:
Syd the Slime is pretty neat. He keeps things pine fresh. He can be fairly alarming until you realize he's just trying to get rid of the messes, though.
#startingoffwrite
Day 14:
Syd the Slime is pretty neat. He keeps things pine fresh. He can be fairly alarming until you realize he's just trying to get rid of the messes, though.
January 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM
#pretendpanel
#startingoffwrite
Day 14:
Syd the Slime is pretty neat. He keeps things pine fresh. He can be fairly alarming until you realize he's just trying to get rid of the messes, though.
#startingoffwrite
Day 14:
Syd the Slime is pretty neat. He keeps things pine fresh. He can be fairly alarming until you realize he's just trying to get rid of the messes, though.
#pretendpanel
#startingoffwrite
Day 13:
As a dad to two wonderful young children as well as a middle school teacher, time and energy. It's not particularly close, either.
Sitting down and finding time to intentionally write is hard. I'm pretty wiped out after the kids' bedtime most days.
#startingoffwrite
Day 13:
As a dad to two wonderful young children as well as a middle school teacher, time and energy. It's not particularly close, either.
Sitting down and finding time to intentionally write is hard. I'm pretty wiped out after the kids' bedtime most days.
January 13, 2025 at 9:15 PM
#pretendpanel
#startingoffwrite
Day 13:
As a dad to two wonderful young children as well as a middle school teacher, time and energy. It's not particularly close, either.
Sitting down and finding time to intentionally write is hard. I'm pretty wiped out after the kids' bedtime most days.
#startingoffwrite
Day 13:
As a dad to two wonderful young children as well as a middle school teacher, time and energy. It's not particularly close, either.
Sitting down and finding time to intentionally write is hard. I'm pretty wiped out after the kids' bedtime most days.
#pretendpanel
#startingoffwrite
Day 12:
I thought I would show off some neat Google Docs functionality. As a parent who often attempts to write with my phone, I need to be able to access my work anywhere.
So, I use a combination of Google Docs and Google Keep. Check out the screenshots below.
#startingoffwrite
Day 12:
I thought I would show off some neat Google Docs functionality. As a parent who often attempts to write with my phone, I need to be able to access my work anywhere.
So, I use a combination of Google Docs and Google Keep. Check out the screenshots below.
January 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
#pretendpanel
#startingoffwrite
Day 12:
I thought I would show off some neat Google Docs functionality. As a parent who often attempts to write with my phone, I need to be able to access my work anywhere.
So, I use a combination of Google Docs and Google Keep. Check out the screenshots below.
#startingoffwrite
Day 12:
I thought I would show off some neat Google Docs functionality. As a parent who often attempts to write with my phone, I need to be able to access my work anywhere.
So, I use a combination of Google Docs and Google Keep. Check out the screenshots below.
#pretendpanel
#startingoffwrite
Day 9:
Off the top of my head, these are my current favorites.
Terry Pratchett
Becky Chambers
Martha Wells
Travis Baldree
Naomi Novik
Douglas Adams
Jim Butcher
#startingoffwrite
Day 9:
Off the top of my head, these are my current favorites.
Terry Pratchett
Becky Chambers
Martha Wells
Travis Baldree
Naomi Novik
Douglas Adams
Jim Butcher
January 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
#pretendpanel
#startingoffwrite
Day 9:
Off the top of my head, these are my current favorites.
Terry Pratchett
Becky Chambers
Martha Wells
Travis Baldree
Naomi Novik
Douglas Adams
Jim Butcher
#startingoffwrite
Day 9:
Off the top of my head, these are my current favorites.
Terry Pratchett
Becky Chambers
Martha Wells
Travis Baldree
Naomi Novik
Douglas Adams
Jim Butcher
#pretendpanel
#startingoffwrite
Day 8:
You have to actually do the thing to do the thing. There's no way around that. If you want to write it, you have to write it.
Yes, this is mostly for myself. 🥲
#startingoffwrite
Day 8:
You have to actually do the thing to do the thing. There's no way around that. If you want to write it, you have to write it.
Yes, this is mostly for myself. 🥲
January 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
#pretendpanel
#startingoffwrite
Day 8:
You have to actually do the thing to do the thing. There's no way around that. If you want to write it, you have to write it.
Yes, this is mostly for myself. 🥲
#startingoffwrite
Day 8:
You have to actually do the thing to do the thing. There's no way around that. If you want to write it, you have to write it.
Yes, this is mostly for myself. 🥲
#pretendpanel
#startingoffwrite
Day 7:
When I want to intentionally write, It usually looks like this:
1) Coffee
2) Music. (No words. Usually Lo-Fi or Synthwave. This current project has been a lot Bluegrass though...)
3) Reread the last couple of pages.
4) Set a timer and go?
#startingoffwrite
Day 7:
When I want to intentionally write, It usually looks like this:
1) Coffee
2) Music. (No words. Usually Lo-Fi or Synthwave. This current project has been a lot Bluegrass though...)
3) Reread the last couple of pages.
4) Set a timer and go?
January 7, 2025 at 11:49 PM
#pretendpanel
#startingoffwrite
Day 7:
When I want to intentionally write, It usually looks like this:
1) Coffee
2) Music. (No words. Usually Lo-Fi or Synthwave. This current project has been a lot Bluegrass though...)
3) Reread the last couple of pages.
4) Set a timer and go?
#startingoffwrite
Day 7:
When I want to intentionally write, It usually looks like this:
1) Coffee
2) Music. (No words. Usually Lo-Fi or Synthwave. This current project has been a lot Bluegrass though...)
3) Reread the last couple of pages.
4) Set a timer and go?
#pretendpanel
#startingoffwrite
Day 6:
I think I'm solidly a plantser.
I want an outline to make sure I put all the things into the story I'd like to show off. I want to know what I'm supposed to accomplish narratively in each scene.
I need to be surprised and discover fun things as I do it.
#startingoffwrite
Day 6:
I think I'm solidly a plantser.
I want an outline to make sure I put all the things into the story I'd like to show off. I want to know what I'm supposed to accomplish narratively in each scene.
I need to be surprised and discover fun things as I do it.
January 6, 2025 at 12:29 PM
#pretendpanel
#startingoffwrite
Day 6:
I think I'm solidly a plantser.
I want an outline to make sure I put all the things into the story I'd like to show off. I want to know what I'm supposed to accomplish narratively in each scene.
I need to be surprised and discover fun things as I do it.
#startingoffwrite
Day 6:
I think I'm solidly a plantser.
I want an outline to make sure I put all the things into the story I'd like to show off. I want to know what I'm supposed to accomplish narratively in each scene.
I need to be surprised and discover fun things as I do it.
#pretendpanel
#startingoffwrite
Day 5:
Let's see... I found some pretty rad writing music the other day.
Check it out. ChillAstronaut has a lo-fi mix of the LoTR music.
open.spotify.com/album/7wIyiO...
#startingoffwrite
Day 5:
Let's see... I found some pretty rad writing music the other day.
Check it out. ChillAstronaut has a lo-fi mix of the LoTR music.
open.spotify.com/album/7wIyiO...
January 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
#pretendpanel
#startingoffwrite
Day 5:
Let's see... I found some pretty rad writing music the other day.
Check it out. ChillAstronaut has a lo-fi mix of the LoTR music.
open.spotify.com/album/7wIyiO...
#startingoffwrite
Day 5:
Let's see... I found some pretty rad writing music the other day.
Check it out. ChillAstronaut has a lo-fi mix of the LoTR music.
open.spotify.com/album/7wIyiO...
January 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
#pretendpanel #startingoffwrite
Day 3:
I generally like things to get exciting and/or interesting as quickly as possible.
In Media Res openings give you a chance to drop plenty of hints and show people the premise.
On this project, my opener is currently:
"It wasn't a very good wig."
Day 3:
I generally like things to get exciting and/or interesting as quickly as possible.
In Media Res openings give you a chance to drop plenty of hints and show people the premise.
On this project, my opener is currently:
"It wasn't a very good wig."
January 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
#pretendpanel #startingoffwrite
Day 3:
I generally like things to get exciting and/or interesting as quickly as possible.
In Media Res openings give you a chance to drop plenty of hints and show people the premise.
On this project, my opener is currently:
"It wasn't a very good wig."
Day 3:
I generally like things to get exciting and/or interesting as quickly as possible.
In Media Res openings give you a chance to drop plenty of hints and show people the premise.
On this project, my opener is currently:
"It wasn't a very good wig."