Mana
@manamightwrite.bsky.social
I'm a writer. I write stuff. Maybe. I came here in search of a fabled Writing Community!
December 19, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Just dug out an old laptop thinking I could use it for book formatting purposes instead of sitting at my desktop. Managed to get it to turn on.
It doesn't even have MS Word 🤣
It doesn't even have MS Word 🤣
December 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Just dug out an old laptop thinking I could use it for book formatting purposes instead of sitting at my desktop. Managed to get it to turn on.
It doesn't even have MS Word 🤣
It doesn't even have MS Word 🤣
December 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Maybe I should rifle around in the Basket of Barely Baked Ideas and start a new project while I slowly finalise #ATOTH stuff?
It's better than avoiding writing a blurb at all costs, I guess...
#WritingCommunity
It's better than avoiding writing a blurb at all costs, I guess...
#WritingCommunity
December 2, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Maybe I should rifle around in the Basket of Barely Baked Ideas and start a new project while I slowly finalise #ATOTH stuff?
It's better than avoiding writing a blurb at all costs, I guess...
#WritingCommunity
It's better than avoiding writing a blurb at all costs, I guess...
#WritingCommunity
I'm mostly agonising over how my cringiest, least defensible arc somehow became a Structural Support Arc. I thought it'd make it easier to justify, but it just made it harder for me to run from my weird demons 🤣
December 2, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I'm mostly agonising over how my cringiest, least defensible arc somehow became a Structural Support Arc. I thought it'd make it easier to justify, but it just made it harder for me to run from my weird demons 🤣
I made a Curly Arrow Thing for #ATOTH, the book I've been working on for way too long!
#WritingCommunity #Book #Author #CurlyArrowThing #AmEditing... #Allegedly
#WritingCommunity #Book #Author #CurlyArrowThing #AmEditing... #Allegedly
December 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I made a Curly Arrow Thing for #ATOTH, the book I've been working on for way too long!
#WritingCommunity #Book #Author #CurlyArrowThing #AmEditing... #Allegedly
#WritingCommunity #Book #Author #CurlyArrowThing #AmEditing... #Allegedly
I forgot I had this account. The other place I share my writing stuff is currently on fire (as per) and no one ever sees my content anyway so I might as well double my lack of engagement 😁 Do we do hashtags here? Like #WritingCommunity? Can I unlock Big Character Allowance?
December 2, 2025 at 12:56 AM
I forgot I had this account. The other place I share my writing stuff is currently on fire (as per) and no one ever sees my content anyway so I might as well double my lack of engagement 😁 Do we do hashtags here? Like #WritingCommunity? Can I unlock Big Character Allowance?
January 20, 2025 at 12:41 PM
January 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
#FantasyIndiesJanuary 16:
Raffia would rather forget the events of the opening scene!
Azrael did forget a fair amount, but things start coming back to him when he meets Raff.
Raffia would rather forget the events of the opening scene!
Azrael did forget a fair amount, but things start coming back to him when he meets Raff.
January 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM
#FantasyIndiesJanuary 16:
Raffia would rather forget the events of the opening scene!
Azrael did forget a fair amount, but things start coming back to him when he meets Raff.
Raffia would rather forget the events of the opening scene!
Azrael did forget a fair amount, but things start coming back to him when he meets Raff.
#FantasyIndiesJanuary 14:
There is a LOT of injury in #ATOTH — mostly Azrael taking various blades to various body parts — so rather than listing them all, I thought I'd share a snippet!
There is a LOT of injury in #ATOTH — mostly Azrael taking various blades to various body parts — so rather than listing them all, I thought I'd share a snippet!
January 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
#FantasyIndiesJanuary 14:
There is a LOT of injury in #ATOTH — mostly Azrael taking various blades to various body parts — so rather than listing them all, I thought I'd share a snippet!
There is a LOT of injury in #ATOTH — mostly Azrael taking various blades to various body parts — so rather than listing them all, I thought I'd share a snippet!
#FantasyIndiesJanuary 13 — Childhood books.
Clearly I've been neglecting this.
When I was really little, I had this bargain bin copy of Little Red Riding Hood that I made my mum read multiple times a day. Apparently it was awful! I loved all of the wolf-related fairy tales.
Clearly I've been neglecting this.
When I was really little, I had this bargain bin copy of Little Red Riding Hood that I made my mum read multiple times a day. Apparently it was awful! I loved all of the wolf-related fairy tales.
January 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
#FantasyIndiesJanuary 13 — Childhood books.
Clearly I've been neglecting this.
When I was really little, I had this bargain bin copy of Little Red Riding Hood that I made my mum read multiple times a day. Apparently it was awful! I loved all of the wolf-related fairy tales.
Clearly I've been neglecting this.
When I was really little, I had this bargain bin copy of Little Red Riding Hood that I made my mum read multiple times a day. Apparently it was awful! I loved all of the wolf-related fairy tales.
#FantasyIndiesJanuary 12 — describe your WIP using emojis:
🗡️🔥🌄🏔️🪽❤️🩹😳👩❤️💋👨💏😛🥄🐺🌲🩸📜
In no particular order.
🗡️🔥🌄🏔️🪽❤️🩹😳👩❤️💋👨💏😛🥄🐺🌲🩸📜
In no particular order.
January 12, 2025 at 1:49 PM
#FantasyIndiesJanuary 12 — describe your WIP using emojis:
🗡️🔥🌄🏔️🪽❤️🩹😳👩❤️💋👨💏😛🥄🐺🌲🩸📜
In no particular order.
🗡️🔥🌄🏔️🪽❤️🩹😳👩❤️💋👨💏😛🥄🐺🌲🩸📜
In no particular order.
#FantasyIndiesJanuary 11:
There are plenty of fights in #ATOTH, but the organised fight is by far my favourite!
There are plenty of fights in #ATOTH, but the organised fight is by far my favourite!
January 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
#FantasyIndiesJanuary 11:
There are plenty of fights in #ATOTH, but the organised fight is by far my favourite!
There are plenty of fights in #ATOTH, but the organised fight is by far my favourite!
#FantasyIndiesJanuary 10 — writing strengths:
Maybe my prose, particularly wording choice and cadence. Or maybe dialogue and character voice? I can also do description (when I feel like it). My biggest strength is probably subtextomancy, though!
Maybe my prose, particularly wording choice and cadence. Or maybe dialogue and character voice? I can also do description (when I feel like it). My biggest strength is probably subtextomancy, though!
January 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
#FantasyIndiesJanuary 10 — writing strengths:
Maybe my prose, particularly wording choice and cadence. Or maybe dialogue and character voice? I can also do description (when I feel like it). My biggest strength is probably subtextomancy, though!
Maybe my prose, particularly wording choice and cadence. Or maybe dialogue and character voice? I can also do description (when I feel like it). My biggest strength is probably subtextomancy, though!
#WritingCommunity, how do you make the Curly Arrow Things? Are they still in?
January 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
#WritingCommunity, how do you make the Curly Arrow Things? Are they still in?
#FantasyIndiesJanuary 9 — Something your MC would like to try:
Raffia: "Wh-why would I want to t-try anything?"
Azrael: *Shrugs* "I'll try anything twice."
Pretty much sums it up.
Raffia: "Wh-why would I want to t-try anything?"
Azrael: *Shrugs* "I'll try anything twice."
Pretty much sums it up.
January 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
#FantasyIndiesJanuary 9 — Something your MC would like to try:
Raffia: "Wh-why would I want to t-try anything?"
Azrael: *Shrugs* "I'll try anything twice."
Pretty much sums it up.
Raffia: "Wh-why would I want to t-try anything?"
Azrael: *Shrugs* "I'll try anything twice."
Pretty much sums it up.
#FantasyIndiesJanuary 8:
#ATOTH wouldn't translate well on screen. Maybe animation, but as it satirises so many elements of visual media, it'd simply become that which it holds a mirror to, which defeats the purpose. I sometimes imagine the voice cast, though.
#ATOTH wouldn't translate well on screen. Maybe animation, but as it satirises so many elements of visual media, it'd simply become that which it holds a mirror to, which defeats the purpose. I sometimes imagine the voice cast, though.
January 9, 2025 at 10:55 AM
#FantasyIndiesJanuary 8:
#ATOTH wouldn't translate well on screen. Maybe animation, but as it satirises so many elements of visual media, it'd simply become that which it holds a mirror to, which defeats the purpose. I sometimes imagine the voice cast, though.
#ATOTH wouldn't translate well on screen. Maybe animation, but as it satirises so many elements of visual media, it'd simply become that which it holds a mirror to, which defeats the purpose. I sometimes imagine the voice cast, though.
The four main characters in #ATOTH are textbook examples of the four attachment styles.
I wish I could say this was intentional. I don't understand how it wasn't.
I wish I could say this was intentional. I don't understand how it wasn't.
January 8, 2025 at 3:59 AM
The four main characters in #ATOTH are textbook examples of the four attachment styles.
I wish I could say this was intentional. I don't understand how it wasn't.
I wish I could say this was intentional. I don't understand how it wasn't.
#FantasyIndiesJanuary 7:
Best writing advice: Ask yourself two questions. Does it sound good? Does it make sense?
Worst writing advice: "Avoid adverbs" and the likes. They're not necessarily wrong, but they're widely misunderstood and notoriously under-explained.
Best writing advice: Ask yourself two questions. Does it sound good? Does it make sense?
Worst writing advice: "Avoid adverbs" and the likes. They're not necessarily wrong, but they're widely misunderstood and notoriously under-explained.
January 8, 2025 at 3:56 AM
#FantasyIndiesJanuary 7:
Best writing advice: Ask yourself two questions. Does it sound good? Does it make sense?
Worst writing advice: "Avoid adverbs" and the likes. They're not necessarily wrong, but they're widely misunderstood and notoriously under-explained.
Best writing advice: Ask yourself two questions. Does it sound good? Does it make sense?
Worst writing advice: "Avoid adverbs" and the likes. They're not necessarily wrong, but they're widely misunderstood and notoriously under-explained.
#FantasyIndiesJanuary 6: MC's sense of humour
I could waste time talking about Raffia's sense of humour, but Azrael's is far superior. Puns, word play, dad jokes, silliness, cheeky comments... He's got the full comedic package!
I could waste time talking about Raffia's sense of humour, but Azrael's is far superior. Puns, word play, dad jokes, silliness, cheeky comments... He's got the full comedic package!
January 7, 2025 at 11:24 AM
#FantasyIndiesJanuary 6: MC's sense of humour
I could waste time talking about Raffia's sense of humour, but Azrael's is far superior. Puns, word play, dad jokes, silliness, cheeky comments... He's got the full comedic package!
I could waste time talking about Raffia's sense of humour, but Azrael's is far superior. Puns, word play, dad jokes, silliness, cheeky comments... He's got the full comedic package!
#FantasyIndiesJanuary 5: Superstition in WIP
I don't think I have anything that truly counts here. I googled a list and found "lucky underwear" so I guess Azrael's socks are as close as we're gonna get 😂
I don't think I have anything that truly counts here. I googled a list and found "lucky underwear" so I guess Azrael's socks are as close as we're gonna get 😂
January 7, 2025 at 11:13 AM
#FantasyIndiesJanuary 5: Superstition in WIP
I don't think I have anything that truly counts here. I googled a list and found "lucky underwear" so I guess Azrael's socks are as close as we're gonna get 😂
I don't think I have anything that truly counts here. I googled a list and found "lucky underwear" so I guess Azrael's socks are as close as we're gonna get 😂
January 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Attempting #FantasyIndiesJanuary, despite my rich history of abandoning them!
1. Hi, I'm Mana. I'm still working on #ATOTH, which is a... *checks notes* satirical exploration of themes such as fandom and neurodivergence in a fantasy-esque setting with a heavy focus on romantic subplots.
1. Hi, I'm Mana. I'm still working on #ATOTH, which is a... *checks notes* satirical exploration of themes such as fandom and neurodivergence in a fantasy-esque setting with a heavy focus on romantic subplots.
January 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Attempting #FantasyIndiesJanuary, despite my rich history of abandoning them!
1. Hi, I'm Mana. I'm still working on #ATOTH, which is a... *checks notes* satirical exploration of themes such as fandom and neurodivergence in a fantasy-esque setting with a heavy focus on romantic subplots.
1. Hi, I'm Mana. I'm still working on #ATOTH, which is a... *checks notes* satirical exploration of themes such as fandom and neurodivergence in a fantasy-esque setting with a heavy focus on romantic subplots.