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Chris Leeson
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Aspiring fantasy author and music educator in BC 🇨🇦. He/Him
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Chris Leeson @orangesandufos.bsky.social · Jan 19
Hello Bluesky! I’m a writer based in BC Canada. Follow me for posts about:
Writing 🖋️
Fantasy 🐉
Gaming 🎮
Music 🎼
And teacher/parent mayhem. I will follow back other writers! #writingcommunity #writers #amquerying
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#writingcommunity #writing
November 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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"She swore over her breath." Witty or confusing or just looks like a mistake? #writer #writingcommunity #booksky
May 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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I hear so many good things about Blood Over Bright Haven… but Sword of Kaigen was not for me. Are they different enough that I might still like it? #fantasy #booksky
May 11, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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Folks with visual art training: In my book, I'm trying to describe a painting that is perfection. The writing equivalent of a "chop your hands off" novel. How would you go about describing really amazing technique in a painting? (It shows a fire spirit) #writingcommunity #writing
March 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Editing. #writingcommunity
I Dont Know Kylo Ren GIF
ALT: I Dont Know Kylo Ren GIF
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March 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Mind blown. My critique partner pointed out that memorable details have to be connected with some emotion. Details casually dropped in dialogue / description can be forgotten or missed by the reader, but stuff that made the character/reader feel something will be remembered... #writingcommunity
March 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Just pictured Elon doing the 16-bit Kefka laugh.
March 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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New writing strategy when stuck: 1) Write an email to a critique partner / friend who knows your story outlining the various ways you are thinking of fixing something and what the implications would be. 2) Realize one of them is clearly the best. 3) Delete email and go write. #writingcommunity
February 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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New #stardewvalley idea: A cat totem that takes you directly to your cat.
February 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Thanks to @sketchesbyboze.bsky.social for reminding me of this Ursula K. le Guin quote.
"Fantasy is escapist, and that is its glory. If a soldier is imprisoned by the enemy, don't we consider it his duty to escape? The money lenders, the know-nothings, the authoritarians have us all in prison; if we value the freedom of the mind and soul, if we're partisans of liberty, then it's our plain duty to escape, and to take as many people with us as we can."
February 22, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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What’s your favourite #FinalFantasy and why is it 6?
February 15, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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This might seem counterintuitive, but I use a lot of what I learned as a musician in how I approach writing prose. Things like the importance of contrast, knowing the rules before you break them, thinking about the audience, etc. What’s everyone else using from your day job? #writingcommunity
February 8, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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If I say "emotional, character driven fantasy with humorous notes", what book comes to mind? (finding comps) A million bonus points if it also involves music somehow. #writingcommunity #amquerying #writers #booksky
February 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Post a GIF from a game you love
January 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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Any other writers have a problem turning off their writer brain when consuming stories? (Books/TV/Movies) Sometimes it’s good because I learn things, but I think I’m enjoying stories less. #writingcommunity #writers
January 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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For pitch contests, are mood boards a must? They don’t really feel like my jam… #amquerying
January 25, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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Instead of a user agreement, social media platforms need an owner agreement. If I'm going to build social connections on something you own, I need to know you aren't going to turn into a horrible person.
January 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Seeing lots of posts about pitch events. Any one have advice on how to participate? Tried to find advice on YouTube but with no luck. I write fantasy. #writingcommunity #amquerying
January 20, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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Hello Bluesky! I’m a writer based in BC Canada. Follow me for posts about:
Writing 🖋️
Fantasy 🐉
Gaming 🎮
Music 🎼
And teacher/parent mayhem. I will follow back other writers! #writingcommunity #writers #amquerying
January 19, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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This is a timeless note of advice on how to be a good writer, from none other than C. S. Lewis.

The wisdom is simple yet profound, and Point 5 stands out as especially important these days.

A quick thread 👇

#TTRPG #WritingCommunity
An image of a letter dated 14 December 1959, addressed to a schoolgirl in America who had requested advice on writing. The letter provides eight pieces of advice: Turn off the radio. Read all the good books you can and avoid nearly all magazines. Write (and read) with the ear, not the eye, ensuring every sentence sounds natural when read aloud. Write about what genuinely interests you, whether real or imaginary, emphasizing clarity of purpose. Be clear and remember that the reader doesn’t know what you mean unless you communicate it effectively. Don’t discard work you’ve given up on; set it aside as it might be useful later. Avoid using a typewriter as the noise disrupts the rhythm necessary for writing. Understand the meaning of every word you use. The letter is candid, practical, and insightful, aimed at fostering good writing habits.
January 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM