Joel C. Scoberg
@joel-c-scoberg.bsky.social
Sci-fi and fantasy writer | Writers of the Future winner | scientist’s husband | frazzled father of two feral children | 🏴 | he/him | For my website, socials and newsletter https://linktr.ee/joelcscoberg
Saw Bob Dylan last night at the Swansea Arena (great venue). Still going strong in his 80s. I hope I still have that much passion for writing when (if) I reach his age. True inspiration. And also fitting he’s finally performed in the city where Dylan Thomas was born, who inspired his stage name.
November 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Saw Bob Dylan last night at the Swansea Arena (great venue). Still going strong in his 80s. I hope I still have that much passion for writing when (if) I reach his age. True inspiration. And also fitting he’s finally performed in the city where Dylan Thomas was born, who inspired his stage name.
Just finished “The Palm-Wine Drinkard” by Amos Tutuola - what a wild and wonderful read! Protag. goes in search of the spirit of his deceased palm-wine tapster and meets spirits, strange creatures and godlike persons along the way (and gets up to some incredible feats too)
#whatIamreading #BookSky
#whatIamreading #BookSky
November 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Just finished “The Palm-Wine Drinkard” by Amos Tutuola - what a wild and wonderful read! Protag. goes in search of the spirit of his deceased palm-wine tapster and meets spirits, strange creatures and godlike persons along the way (and gets up to some incredible feats too)
#whatIamreading #BookSky
#whatIamreading #BookSky
First time trick or treating with my kids tonight (they’re 5 and 4 yo). My son was a zombie Ironman and my daughter a skeleton hello kitty. Some last minute face painting by daddy. It was so sweet, and then too many sweets! 🎃👻🍭
October 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
First time trick or treating with my kids tonight (they’re 5 and 4 yo). My son was a zombie Ironman and my daughter a skeleton hello kitty. Some last minute face painting by daddy. It was so sweet, and then too many sweets! 🎃👻🍭
It's 🎃 season!
Check out my latest newsletter recapping my writing efforts this month, my recommended book, and the offer of a meme to seal the deal.
Check out my latest newsletter recapping my writing efforts this month, my recommended book, and the offer of a meme to seal the deal.
It's 🎃 season
Issue #9 - October 2025
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October 31, 2025 at 11:36 AM
It's 🎃 season!
Check out my latest newsletter recapping my writing efforts this month, my recommended book, and the offer of a meme to seal the deal.
Check out my latest newsletter recapping my writing efforts this month, my recommended book, and the offer of a meme to seal the deal.
I just loved the Discworld right from the prologue of "The Colour of Magic", with Pterry redefining the Big Bang Hypothesis. I've not (yet) read all of the Discworld novels, but I also have a soft spot for any with Granny Weatherwax in. What's your favourite? 🪐📚💙 #Discworld
Why I love “The Colour of Magic” - Joel C. Scoberg
Book recommendation for October 2025: "The Colour of Magic" by Terry Pratchett The start of the iconic, and hilarious, Discworld series. It’s not everyone’s recommended starting point for the series b...
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October 28, 2025 at 11:27 AM
I just loved the Discworld right from the prologue of "The Colour of Magic", with Pterry redefining the Big Bang Hypothesis. I've not (yet) read all of the Discworld novels, but I also have a soft spot for any with Granny Weatherwax in. What's your favourite? 🪐📚💙 #Discworld
I’ve quickly discovered being a writer is about more than writing. Trying to market myself and my work has been a scary step into the unknown. I had a crash course from some pros during the #WritersoftheFuture workshops. Check out my blog for what really helped me
#writingcommunity
#writingcommunity
A crash course in marketing for writers - Joel C. Scoberg
Writer, editor...and sales and marketing team? While the age old advice 'The best way to promote your book is to write a new one" is still true (so I'm told), nowadays, even traditionally published wr...
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October 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I’ve quickly discovered being a writer is about more than writing. Trying to market myself and my work has been a scary step into the unknown. I had a crash course from some pros during the #WritersoftheFuture workshops. Check out my blog for what really helped me
#writingcommunity
#writingcommunity
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Less than £1000 to go now. It feels like we are on the final stretch. Can we get there by BristolCon?
www.kickstarter.com/...
www.kickstarter.com/...
October 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Less than £1000 to go now. It feels like we are on the final stretch. Can we get there by BristolCon?
www.kickstarter.com/...
www.kickstarter.com/...
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There's a superb anthology here that's very close to funding. www.kickstarter.com/projects/191...
They Are Still Here (Maen Nhw Yma O Hyd)
An anthology of contemporary fantasy stories featuring creatures and characters from Welsh mythology and folklore
www.kickstarter.com
October 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
There's a superb anthology here that's very close to funding. www.kickstarter.com/projects/191...
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Calling all Welsh folklore readers and writers! This project deserves a shout-out!📢
Thinking of you, too, @stephellis.bsky.social.
Thinking of you, too, @stephellis.bsky.social.
Post 3 is a travelogue from author, Tej Turner. It features Tŷ Canol Wood www.kickstarter.com/projects/191...
Update 4: Tŷ Canol Wood · They Are Still Here (Maen Nhw Yma O Hyd)
Today's update features the first of a series of travelogues by fantasy writer, Tej Turner. He has found three historical sites in Wales that lovers of landscape and mythology might like to visit. Fir...
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October 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Calling all Welsh folklore readers and writers! This project deserves a shout-out!📢
Thinking of you, too, @stephellis.bsky.social.
Thinking of you, too, @stephellis.bsky.social.
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There was a 'womp' sound from the yard. I looked out the window.
Where the large pile of leaves had been, a dragon sat.
"Oi!" I called.
"The hoard was unguarded," the dragon said. "I claim it."
Every damn year. It'll leave once the leaves lose their golden hue. Meanwhile, I can't order takeaway.
Where the large pile of leaves had been, a dragon sat.
"Oi!" I called.
"The hoard was unguarded," the dragon said. "I claim it."
Every damn year. It'll leave once the leaves lose their golden hue. Meanwhile, I can't order takeaway.
October 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
There was a 'womp' sound from the yard. I looked out the window.
Where the large pile of leaves had been, a dragon sat.
"Oi!" I called.
"The hoard was unguarded," the dragon said. "I claim it."
Every damn year. It'll leave once the leaves lose their golden hue. Meanwhile, I can't order takeaway.
Where the large pile of leaves had been, a dragon sat.
"Oi!" I called.
"The hoard was unguarded," the dragon said. "I claim it."
Every damn year. It'll leave once the leaves lose their golden hue. Meanwhile, I can't order takeaway.
October 15, 2025 at 8:02 AM
What I’m reading
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October 14, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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🚩🚩🚩Literary scams are nothing new but a recent rise in sophisticated AI-powered schemes targeting authors is… don’t miss our webinar this afternoon at 2 PM!! We’re covering the latest red flags and giving tips and tricks to protect yourself. Register here authorsguild.org/event/helpin...
October 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
🚩🚩🚩Literary scams are nothing new but a recent rise in sophisticated AI-powered schemes targeting authors is… don’t miss our webinar this afternoon at 2 PM!! We’re covering the latest red flags and giving tips and tricks to protect yourself. Register here authorsguild.org/event/helpin...
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StoryUnlikely.com is a magazine open to great stories in all genres. Today they're opening their 5th annual writing contest with a $5000 prize package! FREE TO ENTER. Check it out at storyunlikely.com
October 14, 2025 at 11:03 AM
StoryUnlikely.com is a magazine open to great stories in all genres. Today they're opening their 5th annual writing contest with a $5000 prize package! FREE TO ENTER. Check it out at storyunlikely.com
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Only £7 short of £3000. Surely we can get there today: www.kickstarter.com/projects/191...
They Are Still Here (Maen Nhw Yma O Hyd)
An anthology of contemporary fantasy stories featuring creatures and characters from Welsh mythology and folklore
www.kickstarter.com
October 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Only £7 short of £3000. Surely we can get there today: www.kickstarter.com/projects/191...
I had the pleasure of speaking to W.A. Blinko on his SciFi Fans Podcast where we had a good chat about writing, inspiration and my #WritersoftheFuture experience. Check it out if you’re interested (and it’s kind of cool to be on Spotify too!)
🪐📚💙 #writingcommunity
🪐📚💙 #writingcommunity
writers of the future winner Joel Scoberg interview
Spotify video
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October 8, 2025 at 8:20 AM
I had the pleasure of speaking to W.A. Blinko on his SciFi Fans Podcast where we had a good chat about writing, inspiration and my #WritersoftheFuture experience. Check it out if you’re interested (and it’s kind of cool to be on Spotify too!)
🪐📚💙 #writingcommunity
🪐📚💙 #writingcommunity
The only time I ever eat a mint club biscuit these days is after giving blood. It’s not the only reason I give blood, I swear 😆
October 3, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The only time I ever eat a mint club biscuit these days is after giving blood. It’s not the only reason I give blood, I swear 😆
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Mae'n fwy! (It is live!)
You can now back our Kickstarter campaign here: www.kickstarter.com/...
You can now back our Kickstarter campaign here: www.kickstarter.com/...
October 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Mae'n fwy! (It is live!)
You can now back our Kickstarter campaign here: www.kickstarter.com/...
You can now back our Kickstarter campaign here: www.kickstarter.com/...
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TODAY IS THE ONLY DAY YOU CAN REPOST THIS!!!
October 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
TODAY IS THE ONLY DAY YOU CAN REPOST THIS!!!
Final countdown to submit to the #WritersoftheFuture tonight! You never know, it could be you on that Hollywood stage next April (you can just see me on the back row third from right) #writingcommunity
September 30, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Final countdown to submit to the #WritersoftheFuture tonight! You never know, it could be you on that Hollywood stage next April (you can just see me on the back row third from right) #writingcommunity
Only a few hours left until the deadline tonight! Get those stories in to be in with a chance of seeing your name in #WritersoftheFuture Volume 42 next year! #writingcommunity
September 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Only a few hours left until the deadline tonight! Get those stories in to be in with a chance of seeing your name in #WritersoftheFuture Volume 42 next year! #writingcommunity
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Meet the history-making astronauts headed for the Moon. 🔭 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Artemis II: astronauts ready to go to Moon
Astronauts of Nasa's first crewed mission to the Moon for more than 50 years hope their journey inspires a new generation.
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September 24, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Meet the history-making astronauts headed for the Moon. 🔭 🧪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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We have an anthology project launching on Kickstarter in October. Find out more about it here: www.kickstarter.com/...
September 24, 2025 at 9:19 AM
We have an anthology project launching on Kickstarter in October. Find out more about it here: www.kickstarter.com/...
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Happy Hobbit Day! Today's Classic Cover of the Day is The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, with a cover illustrated by Tolkien himself
September 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Happy Hobbit Day! Today's Classic Cover of the Day is The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, with a cover illustrated by Tolkien himself