Nathaniel Bos
@projectaugust.bsky.social
Writer of dark fantasy, creator of Hel. Exploring myth and memory at The August Project. #Worldbuilding #FantasyFiction
Also into design (Shaping Lineage), dogs, climbing, cocktails, beach hikes, and good coffee.
https://theaugustproject1.wordpress.com/
Also into design (Shaping Lineage), dogs, climbing, cocktails, beach hikes, and good coffee.
https://theaugustproject1.wordpress.com/
I've been obsessed with the idea of a triptych system being used as interludes for the writing. I'm trying it out right now, telling the same myth of creation from three different perspectives with different beliefs and biases, and it's amazing.
#TQPOASG #writing #fantasy #pantheoncreation
#TQPOASG #writing #fantasy #pantheoncreation
December 10, 2025 at 3:11 AM
I've been obsessed with the idea of a triptych system being used as interludes for the writing. I'm trying it out right now, telling the same myth of creation from three different perspectives with different beliefs and biases, and it's amazing.
#TQPOASG #writing #fantasy #pantheoncreation
#TQPOASG #writing #fantasy #pantheoncreation
You ever get to the point where you're writing and then something jumps out at you and you just have to take step back and realize "I'm writing about myself, my struggles, and I don't really like it" but you're writing good advice to yourself so you keep writing?
I hope I'm not the only one.
I hope I'm not the only one.
June 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
You ever get to the point where you're writing and then something jumps out at you and you just have to take step back and realize "I'm writing about myself, my struggles, and I don't really like it" but you're writing good advice to yourself so you keep writing?
I hope I'm not the only one.
I hope I'm not the only one.
The Cloister of Silence: an orphanage, formerly operating on the 4th Level of Hel, long abandoned with rumors of other occupants now roaming the halls, crying for the lost children.
June 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The Cloister of Silence: an orphanage, formerly operating on the 4th Level of Hel, long abandoned with rumors of other occupants now roaming the halls, crying for the lost children.
Reposted by Nathaniel Bos
every writer needs a solid nemesis even if that nemesis is decaf coffee.
this is now a decaf coffee hate account.
this is now a decaf coffee hate account.
June 5, 2025 at 1:12 PM
every writer needs a solid nemesis even if that nemesis is decaf coffee.
this is now a decaf coffee hate account.
this is now a decaf coffee hate account.
Visual Representation of the setting, The City of August (done by AI because I have little to no artistic skill, nor the means to hire an artist to do it for me, which I will be doing later).
The structure stands just over 6.5 miles high, with a rough population of 30 million souls contained.
The structure stands just over 6.5 miles high, with a rough population of 30 million souls contained.
May 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Visual Representation of the setting, The City of August (done by AI because I have little to no artistic skill, nor the means to hire an artist to do it for me, which I will be doing later).
The structure stands just over 6.5 miles high, with a rough population of 30 million souls contained.
The structure stands just over 6.5 miles high, with a rough population of 30 million souls contained.
As displayed, Grimoire in the upper left, Seranai in the bottom left, Lirian front and center, Alzira in the upper right, and Rhalis in the bottom right.
These are the primary protagonistic characters of The Quiet Pain of a Shattered God.
#fantasywriting #characterdesign #grimdarkstorytelling
These are the primary protagonistic characters of The Quiet Pain of a Shattered God.
#fantasywriting #characterdesign #grimdarkstorytelling
May 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
As displayed, Grimoire in the upper left, Seranai in the bottom left, Lirian front and center, Alzira in the upper right, and Rhalis in the bottom right.
These are the primary protagonistic characters of The Quiet Pain of a Shattered God.
#fantasywriting #characterdesign #grimdarkstorytelling
These are the primary protagonistic characters of The Quiet Pain of a Shattered God.
#fantasywriting #characterdesign #grimdarkstorytelling
Hi I'm in this post, and I don't like it
me: oohohohoh, this book is going to be so good! so good when im done!
narrators voice: Vincent failed to consider that in order for a book to be finished...they have to be actively working on it.
narrators voice: Vincent failed to consider that in order for a book to be finished...they have to be actively working on it.
May 22, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Hi I'm in this post, and I don't like it
I haven't gotten to play Doom: The Dark Ages yet, but just as a general rule regarding the soundtrack:
If you see the artist card on Spotify and it's a collection of four men who look like accountants, your ears are going to melt. Most brutal soundtrack for a video game every committed to tape.
If you see the artist card on Spotify and it's a collection of four men who look like accountants, your ears are going to melt. Most brutal soundtrack for a video game every committed to tape.
May 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I haven't gotten to play Doom: The Dark Ages yet, but just as a general rule regarding the soundtrack:
If you see the artist card on Spotify and it's a collection of four men who look like accountants, your ears are going to melt. Most brutal soundtrack for a video game every committed to tape.
If you see the artist card on Spotify and it's a collection of four men who look like accountants, your ears are going to melt. Most brutal soundtrack for a video game every committed to tape.
Lirian's outfit for the "Interludes" chapters (working title: The Triptych) in The Quiet Pain of a Shattered God
One of my favorite things about writing is being able to describe clothing or outfits. I think it gives the world a much more tactile feel.
#fantasywriting #worldbuilding #TQPOASG
One of my favorite things about writing is being able to describe clothing or outfits. I think it gives the world a much more tactile feel.
#fantasywriting #worldbuilding #TQPOASG
May 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Lirian's outfit for the "Interludes" chapters (working title: The Triptych) in The Quiet Pain of a Shattered God
One of my favorite things about writing is being able to describe clothing or outfits. I think it gives the world a much more tactile feel.
#fantasywriting #worldbuilding #TQPOASG
One of my favorite things about writing is being able to describe clothing or outfits. I think it gives the world a much more tactile feel.
#fantasywriting #worldbuilding #TQPOASG
Reposted by Nathaniel Bos
this one is me coming up with ideas in incredibly stupid ways
Show us your writing process in a GIF.
(okay look Bluesky refused to find it as a GIF)
(okay look Bluesky refused to find it as a GIF)
May 18, 2025 at 1:13 AM
this one is me coming up with ideas in incredibly stupid ways
Finally finished a tone rewrite for The Quiet Pain of a Shattered God! Moving into a interlude scene, and then starting Act III of 4! Excited to explore this world a bit more. #fantasywriters #worldbuilding #TQPOASG
May 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Finally finished a tone rewrite for The Quiet Pain of a Shattered God! Moving into a interlude scene, and then starting Act III of 4! Excited to explore this world a bit more. #fantasywriters #worldbuilding #TQPOASG
Fell into a little bit of writer's block for the past week or so, and the only thing to pull me out of it was exceedingly angry music and scrolling through Pinterest for character inspiration.
All it took was one extra interraction, and now we're off to the races yet again. #TQPOASG #darkfantasy
All it took was one extra interraction, and now we're off to the races yet again. #TQPOASG #darkfantasy
May 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Fell into a little bit of writer's block for the past week or so, and the only thing to pull me out of it was exceedingly angry music and scrolling through Pinterest for character inspiration.
All it took was one extra interraction, and now we're off to the races yet again. #TQPOASG #darkfantasy
All it took was one extra interraction, and now we're off to the races yet again. #TQPOASG #darkfantasy
The Fray: A massive market that dominates the 10th Level of Hel, stretching for miles of ever-shifting stalls, informal courtyards, and teeming masses of people. Massive stone pillars support the weight of the levels above. A place where anything can be found, and anything can be lost. #TQPOASG
April 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The Fray: A massive market that dominates the 10th Level of Hel, stretching for miles of ever-shifting stalls, informal courtyards, and teeming masses of people. Massive stone pillars support the weight of the levels above. A place where anything can be found, and anything can be lost. #TQPOASG
It meant the world to hear this, especially on the first time sharing a piece of writing from the world of The Quiet Pain of a Shattered God
Find the story here: theaugustproject1.wordpress.com/2025/03/23/s...
#fantasywriting #firstwrittenpiece #reviewswelcome #horrorshortstory
Find the story here: theaugustproject1.wordpress.com/2025/03/23/s...
#fantasywriting #firstwrittenpiece #reviewswelcome #horrorshortstory
April 24, 2025 at 9:52 PM
It meant the world to hear this, especially on the first time sharing a piece of writing from the world of The Quiet Pain of a Shattered God
Find the story here: theaugustproject1.wordpress.com/2025/03/23/s...
#fantasywriting #firstwrittenpiece #reviewswelcome #horrorshortstory
Find the story here: theaugustproject1.wordpress.com/2025/03/23/s...
#fantasywriting #firstwrittenpiece #reviewswelcome #horrorshortstory
#FantasyIndiesApril Day 24: MC Nicknames
Lirian is called "Liri" by Hwan, and "Princess" by Grimoire.
Hwan has no nicknames as of yet.
Grimoire is called "Grim" by Lirian (in closer settings), and has yet to earn the restpect from Hwan to have a nickname from her.
Lirian is called "Liri" by Hwan, and "Princess" by Grimoire.
Hwan has no nicknames as of yet.
Grimoire is called "Grim" by Lirian (in closer settings), and has yet to earn the restpect from Hwan to have a nickname from her.
April 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
#FantasyIndiesApril Day 24: MC Nicknames
Lirian is called "Liri" by Hwan, and "Princess" by Grimoire.
Hwan has no nicknames as of yet.
Grimoire is called "Grim" by Lirian (in closer settings), and has yet to earn the restpect from Hwan to have a nickname from her.
Lirian is called "Liri" by Hwan, and "Princess" by Grimoire.
Hwan has no nicknames as of yet.
Grimoire is called "Grim" by Lirian (in closer settings), and has yet to earn the restpect from Hwan to have a nickname from her.
“Maybe,” he allowed with a small shrug. “But roots can rot. And even the deepest ones can be pulled if you know where to dig.”
- Grimoire, explaining his task in Hel, begun with holy orders, continued with personal vendetta (1/3 MC in TQPOASG)
- Grimoire, explaining his task in Hel, begun with holy orders, continued with personal vendetta (1/3 MC in TQPOASG)
DAY 3: #𝗢𝗻𝗲𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗠𝗖
Good morning, Campers! Today, we focus on your MC. Share a line from your manuscript that tells us all we need to know about your MC's personality.
Good morning, Campers! Today, we focus on your MC. Share a line from your manuscript that tells us all we need to know about your MC's personality.
April 23, 2025 at 10:04 PM
“Maybe,” he allowed with a small shrug. “But roots can rot. And even the deepest ones can be pulled if you know where to dig.”
- Grimoire, explaining his task in Hel, begun with holy orders, continued with personal vendetta (1/3 MC in TQPOASG)
- Grimoire, explaining his task in Hel, begun with holy orders, continued with personal vendetta (1/3 MC in TQPOASG)
#FantasyIndiesApril Day 23
Since the story takes place in August - and in the basement of the pyramid as well - there are no major flora or fauna to discuss.
However, the Temples of the 2nd House are known to house ever-growing vines, prompted to growth by the worship of those devoted who reside.
Since the story takes place in August - and in the basement of the pyramid as well - there are no major flora or fauna to discuss.
However, the Temples of the 2nd House are known to house ever-growing vines, prompted to growth by the worship of those devoted who reside.
April 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
#FantasyIndiesApril Day 23
Since the story takes place in August - and in the basement of the pyramid as well - there are no major flora or fauna to discuss.
However, the Temples of the 2nd House are known to house ever-growing vines, prompted to growth by the worship of those devoted who reside.
Since the story takes place in August - and in the basement of the pyramid as well - there are no major flora or fauna to discuss.
However, the Temples of the 2nd House are known to house ever-growing vines, prompted to growth by the worship of those devoted who reside.
#FantasyIndiesApril Day 22
Lirian would describe herself as the "Daughter of Hel", and she carries herself like it.
Hwan would simply stare at you, arms crossed and eyes guarded.
Grimoire would laugh and move on - though he didn't answer.
#fantasywriting #worldbuilding #TQPOASG
Lirian would describe herself as the "Daughter of Hel", and she carries herself like it.
Hwan would simply stare at you, arms crossed and eyes guarded.
Grimoire would laugh and move on - though he didn't answer.
#fantasywriting #worldbuilding #TQPOASG
April 22, 2025 at 1:23 PM
#FantasyIndiesApril Day 22
Lirian would describe herself as the "Daughter of Hel", and she carries herself like it.
Hwan would simply stare at you, arms crossed and eyes guarded.
Grimoire would laugh and move on - though he didn't answer.
#fantasywriting #worldbuilding #TQPOASG
Lirian would describe herself as the "Daughter of Hel", and she carries herself like it.
Hwan would simply stare at you, arms crossed and eyes guarded.
Grimoire would laugh and move on - though he didn't answer.
#fantasywriting #worldbuilding #TQPOASG
I'm still wandering through the woods, though the outline for the camp is set up. I've got the bones of a tent, a fire, a place to cook, and characters are slowly showing up and settling in.
Soon we'll share stories, and that will be the bones of my book.
Soon we'll share stories, and that will be the bones of my book.
DAY 2 #𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗠𝗮𝗽
Hope your first night by the fire sparked your inspiration! 🔥
Today, your manuscript is your map. What stage of your project are you at? Are you lost in the woods? Climbing a mountain? Sailing the seven seas? Use a visual metaphor or a gif, or even draw us a map. #CampRevPit
Hope your first night by the fire sparked your inspiration! 🔥
Today, your manuscript is your map. What stage of your project are you at? Are you lost in the woods? Climbing a mountain? Sailing the seven seas? Use a visual metaphor or a gif, or even draw us a map. #CampRevPit
April 22, 2025 at 1:20 PM
I'm still wandering through the woods, though the outline for the camp is set up. I've got the bones of a tent, a fire, a place to cook, and characters are slowly showing up and settling in.
Soon we'll share stories, and that will be the bones of my book.
Soon we'll share stories, and that will be the bones of my book.
Working on a blog post for #ShapingLineage (link in bio), that attempts to decode the impact that #Sinners has had on me since leaving the theater.
"Watching Sinners is like watching a church burn while the choir keeps singing. You can’t pretend you’re not in the room."
"Watching Sinners is like watching a church burn while the choir keeps singing. You can’t pretend you’re not in the room."
April 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Working on a blog post for #ShapingLineage (link in bio), that attempts to decode the impact that #Sinners has had on me since leaving the theater.
"Watching Sinners is like watching a church burn while the choir keeps singing. You can’t pretend you’re not in the room."
"Watching Sinners is like watching a church burn while the choir keeps singing. You can’t pretend you’re not in the room."
#FantasyIndiesApril Day 21
Missed a few days, but we’re back.
Lirian lives in Hel, the bottom 20 levels.
Down here, weather seeps in from above.
The "rains", tainted with concrete and rot, are her favorite.
A silence. A kind of stillness the city rarely allows.
#fantasywriting #worldbuilding
Missed a few days, but we’re back.
Lirian lives in Hel, the bottom 20 levels.
Down here, weather seeps in from above.
The "rains", tainted with concrete and rot, are her favorite.
A silence. A kind of stillness the city rarely allows.
#fantasywriting #worldbuilding
April 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
#FantasyIndiesApril Day 21
Missed a few days, but we’re back.
Lirian lives in Hel, the bottom 20 levels.
Down here, weather seeps in from above.
The "rains", tainted with concrete and rot, are her favorite.
A silence. A kind of stillness the city rarely allows.
#fantasywriting #worldbuilding
Missed a few days, but we’re back.
Lirian lives in Hel, the bottom 20 levels.
Down here, weather seeps in from above.
The "rains", tainted with concrete and rot, are her favorite.
A silence. A kind of stillness the city rarely allows.
#fantasywriting #worldbuilding
In The Quiet Pain of a Shackled God, this is how Anselm answers when asked about his scar—spoken in Khurathi, the language of The Flamebourne:
Varesh'shal Nyzeth kharrin’a.
Marrath vel khurak til darrin’ur.
Aerā, drath’an sa'khurth.
#conlang #fantasywriting #TheAugustProject
Varesh'shal Nyzeth kharrin’a.
Marrath vel khurak til darrin’ur.
Aerā, drath’an sa'khurth.
#conlang #fantasywriting #TheAugustProject
April 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
In The Quiet Pain of a Shackled God, this is how Anselm answers when asked about his scar—spoken in Khurathi, the language of The Flamebourne:
Varesh'shal Nyzeth kharrin’a.
Marrath vel khurak til darrin’ur.
Aerā, drath’an sa'khurth.
#conlang #fantasywriting #TheAugustProject
Varesh'shal Nyzeth kharrin’a.
Marrath vel khurak til darrin’ur.
Aerā, drath’an sa'khurth.
#conlang #fantasywriting #TheAugustProject
I'm attempting to begin the process of creating a language for my world (for the first time). What are some tips/thoughts/referances to use for this? The concept is a bit complicated, so I can share more a bit later.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
#writershelp #fantasyworldbuilding #TQPOASG
Any help is greatly appreciated!
#writershelp #fantasyworldbuilding #TQPOASG
April 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I'm attempting to begin the process of creating a language for my world (for the first time). What are some tips/thoughts/referances to use for this? The concept is a bit complicated, so I can share more a bit later.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
#writershelp #fantasyworldbuilding #TQPOASG
Any help is greatly appreciated!
#writershelp #fantasyworldbuilding #TQPOASG
I just finished a short story set in the world of The Quiet Pain of a Shackled God. If you're into dark fantasy, crime intrigue, and quiet horror—I'd love your thoughts.
Come see what Hel has to offer.
📖 docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#FantasyWriting #WritingCommunity #CommentsWelcome
Come see what Hel has to offer.
📖 docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#FantasyWriting #WritingCommunity #CommentsWelcome
The Dark Beneath
There are stories that never made it into the ledgers—whispers that pass between stone walls and slip under locked doors. Stories of a hallway that doesn’t exist, a door without a key, and a voice tha...
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April 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I just finished a short story set in the world of The Quiet Pain of a Shackled God. If you're into dark fantasy, crime intrigue, and quiet horror—I'd love your thoughts.
Come see what Hel has to offer.
📖 docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#FantasyWriting #WritingCommunity #CommentsWelcome
Come see what Hel has to offer.
📖 docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#FantasyWriting #WritingCommunity #CommentsWelcome
Rewriting Act I of The Quiet Pain of a Shackled God has been wild—in the best way. Tightening plot threads, planting early clues, and sharpening character voices. It's like finding the real story beneath the first draft’s skin. Loving this stage. #amwriting #fantasybooks
April 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Rewriting Act I of The Quiet Pain of a Shackled God has been wild—in the best way. Tightening plot threads, planting early clues, and sharpening character voices. It's like finding the real story beneath the first draft’s skin. Loving this stage. #amwriting #fantasybooks