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Vin A. Li
@itsvinli.bsky.social
(He/him) Author, content creator, writing/occasional travel/book blogger, believer who loves thy neighbor. Slytherin ENFP
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When the nonsense in the political news pulls you out of writer's block.

I hate fascism lol
March 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
#BookTok peer pressured me back into a DNF that I put down as a kid. I picked it up again as an adult and love it :3
February 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Seriously considering just exclusively using this and TikTok. Anything to give Zuck and Musk my enormous middle finger
February 12, 2025 at 4:02 AM
A drive to actually push myself more in 2025. Writing's not just a hobby anymore - it's a personal ambition :)
1/28 #pretendpanel

So many good authors posting, it was hard to choose one. I chose @serraleta.bsky.social because their experience of not writing for so long is so much like my own. What drew you back into writing?

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January 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
#pretendpanel @heretic-saint.bsky.social hmmm tell me about Stardust of Morgrad. Since my WIP classifies as scifi/fantasy I'm curious how yours would blend the two concepts since that's what I read in your bio? And if not, do tell me more about the series anyway lol
Authors who ask their fellow panelists a question look cool, supportive and engaged (if it's that sort of panel).
Two ways to do this:
1) Tag another author on #pretendpanel and ask them a specific question
2) Ask the panel a question for anyone!
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January 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
#pretendpanel 27. Aside from my readin, I researched a ton into the ins and outs of crony capitalist society and what it would look like. I tried to iron out these details in my worldbuilding.
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January 28, 2025 at 1:08 PM
#pretendpanel 25. It gave me a new purpose and something to strive for, especially since it lets out all my frustrations on present-day society.
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January 28, 2025 at 1:07 PM
#pretendpanel 24. Systemic racism/oppression is very real. Girls should pursue their goals and dreams no matter what said system says. Masculinity is not rooted in boasting power, but protecting/caring for others. Huge corporations in America are twisting us against each other.
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January 28, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Back from Korea so lets play catchup! #pretendpanel 23. Don't think I really have one but I do think that young women and teenage girls will resonate best with my FMC as an ideal role model.
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January 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
My blissful face knowing I’m in Korea and oblivious to the crapshow happening in the US right now.
January 22, 2025 at 11:36 PM
#pretendpanel I'm somewhere between both. Given my complete dissatisfaction with the U.S government and society (and in many other parts in the world such as the Philippines), I vent these frustrations in a world where I can help it...sorta. That's why my YA protags pull the weight in saving it.
#pretendpanel, I apologize for how personal these questions are getting 😬😜

January 22nd: Do you believe in writing through your traumas? Or is your writing more about escapism? (or is it both at once!)

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January 22, 2025 at 11:30 PM
#pretendpanel Both my MMCs share sides of me with one being the old me and the other being the ideal me. They reflect my awkward + confident mannerisms, respectfully. However, I also took the flaws from them both and inflated said flaws so they don't come off as Gary Stu lol
Slightly related to yesterday's #pretendpanel , but be honest... is one of these characters just you under a different name? 😜

January 21st: Do you resonate more with any one of your characters? i.e. have you self-inserted

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January 22, 2025 at 11:27 PM
#promopost 20. I'm a bit of both! I put a bit of myself into all four of my MCs (including the two girls) but they're mostly based on people I know. All the side characters are based on people I know, too.
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January 20, 2025 at 11:29 PM
#pretendpanel 18. Overall I'm extremely proud of the direction of the story. I'm just not satisfied with the technical features and readabulity.

I cringe so hard when I miss a comma. 😂
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January 20, 2025 at 11:26 PM
#promopost 17. Yes but saying so would be spoilers to some of my readers here. :) *wink wink* @juliebihn.bsky.social
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January 20, 2025 at 11:25 PM
#pretendpanel 16. I enjoy writing most of my normal scenes, especially when my second MMC (Kai) likes to flirt around with my FMC (Andi). It's usually with banter that I'd use whenever I approach ladies 😅
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January 20, 2025 at 11:23 PM
#pretendpanel 15. Enjoying Korea so I'm playing catchup! I put a ton of my heart into this story as it projects a lot of my frustrations with modern American society as well as contains four MCs who are dear to me in some way.
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January 20, 2025 at 11:22 PM
#pretendpanel hmmm my two FMCs. Joelle "Jo" Byrne, a headstrong and spunky psychic 16-year old girl from the slums with visions to prevent the apocalypse. And Andrea "Andi" Elias, a 16-year old soldier with incredible fame and beauty, but masks her awesome magic power from an oppressive world.
It was quite cathartic, I reckon, sharing our gripes about the difficulties of the writing process yesterday.

Today on #pretendpanel:

January 14th: Which is your favourite character in your book/story/WIP?

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January 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
#pretendpanel wooooo-ey traveling got me behind.

12. I think cyberpunk is a genre that has gotten little love recently, and it's easily my favorite sci-fi subgenre 😅

13. Impostor syndrome and constantly battling it.
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January 14, 2025 at 9:31 AM
How are you writing your personal story in 2025? Whether you’re a plotter like Brandon Sanderson, a pantser like Stephen King, or somewhere in between, the goal is the same: keep writing, keep growing, and craft the life you dream of.

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Crafting Your 2025 Story: Building a Plan or Letting It Flow? — Vin A. Li - Author, Blogger, and Content Creator
Are you approaching 2025 with a plan in hand, or are you ready to dive in and see where creativity takes you? Whether you’re writing a book or composing a song, how you shape your story matters. Do yo...
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January 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
#pretendpanel 11. I answered this exact same thing days ago but for top 5. 😅 I am most inspired by the (almost) love story between the FFVII characters, Cloud Strife and Aerith Gainsborough. I also wanted to expand on the cyberpunk fantasy concept that the game offered, but didn't do enough IMO.
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January 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
#pretendpanel

9. Ayn Rand, Tomi Adeyemi, and Marie Lu

10. Hard to say since I haven’t had it for 3 months which I call a personal W 😅
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January 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Day (L)8: #pretendpanel Impostor syndrome is the author’s worst enemy. Don’t allow yourself to get into a toxic relationship with your book. Keep striving to make it the best you can, no matter what others think.
Good morning/afternoon/evening/endless silver sea of frozen time, #pretendpanel

Today's question...

January 8: What tips do you have for new writers?

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January 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Day 7: I aim for 700 words a day, written or edited. No set routine as I keep myself busy throughout the day as long as I take time to self-care and enjoy life. 😂
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January 9, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Reposted by Vin A. Li
Fellow Southern Californian friends, here's how we can prepare right now.

As always, it's also on the IG: www.instagram.com/p/DEksWlVSLL...
January 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM