Russ Black
@russblack.bsky.social
Writer
Video editor
Dive bar drinker
Video editor
Dive bar drinker
Pinned
It's bad when you get why someone killed themselves.
November 27, 2025 at 1:56 AM
It's bad when you get why someone killed themselves.
Hanging out with family members for the holidays, drawing/coloring with kindergartners, I came up with "Lucky Starr, Pop Star"
#WIP #Drawing #Illustration #JemAndTheHolograms #LuckyStar #1980s #Color
#WIP #Drawing #Illustration #JemAndTheHolograms #LuckyStar #1980s #Color
November 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Hanging out with family members for the holidays, drawing/coloring with kindergartners, I came up with "Lucky Starr, Pop Star"
#WIP #Drawing #Illustration #JemAndTheHolograms #LuckyStar #1980s #Color
#WIP #Drawing #Illustration #JemAndTheHolograms #LuckyStar #1980s #Color
Got out 2600 words this morning. I'm going to throw out 500, just to tighten things up so I can move the story forward.
#Writing #Community #Books #WIP #Author #Manuscript #Horror #HorrorPublishers #BookPublishers #LiteraryAgent
#Writing #Community #Books #WIP #Author #Manuscript #Horror #HorrorPublishers #BookPublishers #LiteraryAgent
November 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Got out 2600 words this morning. I'm going to throw out 500, just to tighten things up so I can move the story forward.
#Writing #Community #Books #WIP #Author #Manuscript #Horror #HorrorPublishers #BookPublishers #LiteraryAgent
#Writing #Community #Books #WIP #Author #Manuscript #Horror #HorrorPublishers #BookPublishers #LiteraryAgent
Excited and exhausted after writing near 6000 words this morning. I'm now at 75K and have only a couple chapters left before completing the first draft.
Of course, by the time I take out the words "had" and "that" I'll be down to about 50K :-)
#WIP #Writer #WritingCommunity #Horror
Of course, by the time I take out the words "had" and "that" I'll be down to about 50K :-)
#WIP #Writer #WritingCommunity #Horror
a close up of a fire burning in a fireplace
Alt: Fire
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November 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Excited and exhausted after writing near 6000 words this morning. I'm now at 75K and have only a couple chapters left before completing the first draft.
Of course, by the time I take out the words "had" and "that" I'll be down to about 50K :-)
#WIP #Writer #WritingCommunity #Horror
Of course, by the time I take out the words "had" and "that" I'll be down to about 50K :-)
#WIP #Writer #WritingCommunity #Horror
Over 4000k today.
Wrote the most emotionally painful scene of the manuscript so far.
Lots of writing around the scene, but that's the thing –
Get the blood of words on the page.
#Writing #Author #Horror #Psychological #Manuscript #Book #Publisher #LiteraryAgent #Blood
Wrote the most emotionally painful scene of the manuscript so far.
Lots of writing around the scene, but that's the thing –
Get the blood of words on the page.
#Writing #Author #Horror #Psychological #Manuscript #Book #Publisher #LiteraryAgent #Blood
a close up of a bottle of red liquid pouring into a glass
Alt: Dripping blood
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November 20, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Over 4000k today.
Wrote the most emotionally painful scene of the manuscript so far.
Lots of writing around the scene, but that's the thing –
Get the blood of words on the page.
#Writing #Author #Horror #Psychological #Manuscript #Book #Publisher #LiteraryAgent #Blood
Wrote the most emotionally painful scene of the manuscript so far.
Lots of writing around the scene, but that's the thing –
Get the blood of words on the page.
#Writing #Author #Horror #Psychological #Manuscript #Book #Publisher #LiteraryAgent #Blood
Slept through the morning writing session, but caught it midday and banged out 2200 words.
#Writing #WIP #PsychologicalHorror #Author #SupernaturalWhore #BookPublisher #LiteraryAgents #Editor #Basement
#Writing #WIP #PsychologicalHorror #Author #SupernaturalWhore #BookPublisher #LiteraryAgents #Editor #Basement
a person standing on a set of stairs looking out of a doorway
ALT: a person standing on a set of stairs looking out of a doorway
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November 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Slept through the morning writing session, but caught it midday and banged out 2200 words.
#Writing #WIP #PsychologicalHorror #Author #SupernaturalWhore #BookPublisher #LiteraryAgents #Editor #Basement
#Writing #WIP #PsychologicalHorror #Author #SupernaturalWhore #BookPublisher #LiteraryAgents #Editor #Basement
5000 words today. Took two sessions, but I'm happy with that. At 60k now.
#Writers #Horror #WIP #Manuscript #LiteraryAgent #LiteraryEditor #Books #Twisted
#Writers #Horror #WIP #Manuscript #LiteraryAgent #LiteraryEditor #Books #Twisted
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ALT: a cartoon illustration of a pretzel with a smiling face
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November 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
5000 words today. Took two sessions, but I'm happy with that. At 60k now.
#Writers #Horror #WIP #Manuscript #LiteraryAgent #LiteraryEditor #Books #Twisted
#Writers #Horror #WIP #Manuscript #LiteraryAgent #LiteraryEditor #Books #Twisted
I wrote another 2000 words this morning… In a parking lot.
Most of my book has been written in parking lots.
I recall this trend for writers, sharing their writing spot with a photo... mine would be a parking lot – any parking lot.
#WritingCommunity #Editor #LiteraryAgent
Most of my book has been written in parking lots.
I recall this trend for writers, sharing their writing spot with a photo... mine would be a parking lot – any parking lot.
#WritingCommunity #Editor #LiteraryAgent
November 13, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I wrote another 2000 words this morning… In a parking lot.
Most of my book has been written in parking lots.
I recall this trend for writers, sharing their writing spot with a photo... mine would be a parking lot – any parking lot.
#WritingCommunity #Editor #LiteraryAgent
Most of my book has been written in parking lots.
I recall this trend for writers, sharing their writing spot with a photo... mine would be a parking lot – any parking lot.
#WritingCommunity #Editor #LiteraryAgent
A-TEAM sketch.
I was waiting on hold.
I was waiting on hold.
November 13, 2025 at 1:36 AM
A-TEAM sketch.
I was waiting on hold.
I was waiting on hold.
Honestly, I'm kicking ass. Today was an awesome writing session. I'm at 48K of solid story in a month.
I have two big set pieces to write, one chapter with a family member, a chapter with a supporting character, and an epilogue.
After that it's glue.
#Writing #WIP #Author #literaryagent #Editor
I have two big set pieces to write, one chapter with a family member, a chapter with a supporting character, and an epilogue.
After that it's glue.
#Writing #WIP #Author #literaryagent #Editor
November 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Honestly, I'm kicking ass. Today was an awesome writing session. I'm at 48K of solid story in a month.
I have two big set pieces to write, one chapter with a family member, a chapter with a supporting character, and an epilogue.
After that it's glue.
#Writing #WIP #Author #literaryagent #Editor
I have two big set pieces to write, one chapter with a family member, a chapter with a supporting character, and an epilogue.
After that it's glue.
#Writing #WIP #Author #literaryagent #Editor
After one day of gathering ideas, one day of overtime, and one day of sleeping, me and the words are back!
Got in 2000 words on a scene I didn't know was coming.
"Thank you, Miss Violet."
#Writing #WIP #WritingCommunity#Manuscript #Editor #LiteraryAgent #BookPublisher
Got in 2000 words on a scene I didn't know was coming.
"Thank you, Miss Violet."
#Writing #WIP #WritingCommunity#Manuscript #Editor #LiteraryAgent #BookPublisher
November 6, 2025 at 12:07 PM
After one day of gathering ideas, one day of overtime, and one day of sleeping, me and the words are back!
Got in 2000 words on a scene I didn't know was coming.
"Thank you, Miss Violet."
#Writing #WIP #WritingCommunity#Manuscript #Editor #LiteraryAgent #BookPublisher
Got in 2000 words on a scene I didn't know was coming.
"Thank you, Miss Violet."
#Writing #WIP #WritingCommunity#Manuscript #Editor #LiteraryAgent #BookPublisher
I'm looking to connect with literary agents interested in:
"Supernatural Horror / Psychological Thriller"
Any recommendations (with searchable links / evidence) ?
#writingcommunity #literaryagent #WIP
#SupernaturalHorror #PsychologicalThriller #Publisher #Editor #Writer
"Supernatural Horror / Psychological Thriller"
Any recommendations (with searchable links / evidence) ?
#writingcommunity #literaryagent #WIP
#SupernaturalHorror #PsychologicalThriller #Publisher #Editor #Writer
November 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I'm looking to connect with literary agents interested in:
"Supernatural Horror / Psychological Thriller"
Any recommendations (with searchable links / evidence) ?
#writingcommunity #literaryagent #WIP
#SupernaturalHorror #PsychologicalThriller #Publisher #Editor #Writer
"Supernatural Horror / Psychological Thriller"
Any recommendations (with searchable links / evidence) ?
#writingcommunity #literaryagent #WIP
#SupernaturalHorror #PsychologicalThriller #Publisher #Editor #Writer
Yesterday was one of a few rest days in the past month from writing.
I wasn't sure about resting and letting ideas percolate, mainly because of the fear of not continuing - losing momentum.
Turns out it was useful.
I got a lot of new stuff.
#WritingCommunity #Editors #Agents #Publishers
I wasn't sure about resting and letting ideas percolate, mainly because of the fear of not continuing - losing momentum.
Turns out it was useful.
I got a lot of new stuff.
#WritingCommunity #Editors #Agents #Publishers
November 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Yesterday was one of a few rest days in the past month from writing.
I wasn't sure about resting and letting ideas percolate, mainly because of the fear of not continuing - losing momentum.
Turns out it was useful.
I got a lot of new stuff.
#WritingCommunity #Editors #Agents #Publishers
I wasn't sure about resting and letting ideas percolate, mainly because of the fear of not continuing - losing momentum.
Turns out it was useful.
I got a lot of new stuff.
#WritingCommunity #Editors #Agents #Publishers
Currently reading Simon R. Green's Deathstalker, 1995.
I wonder how surprised Green was after he wrote this that it became the best seller and well regarded.
It's like Flash Gordon with a 90s tongue in cheek.
#BookCommunity #Reading #Book #SimonRGreen #DeathStalker #ScienceFiction #Writer
I wonder how surprised Green was after he wrote this that it became the best seller and well regarded.
It's like Flash Gordon with a 90s tongue in cheek.
#BookCommunity #Reading #Book #SimonRGreen #DeathStalker #ScienceFiction #Writer
October 31, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Currently reading Simon R. Green's Deathstalker, 1995.
I wonder how surprised Green was after he wrote this that it became the best seller and well regarded.
It's like Flash Gordon with a 90s tongue in cheek.
#BookCommunity #Reading #Book #SimonRGreen #DeathStalker #ScienceFiction #Writer
I wonder how surprised Green was after he wrote this that it became the best seller and well regarded.
It's like Flash Gordon with a 90s tongue in cheek.
#BookCommunity #Reading #Book #SimonRGreen #DeathStalker #ScienceFiction #Writer
Approaching the halfway point on the first draft.
Its exciting.
Consistency is key for me.
#writing #wip #author #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #manuscript #editor #literaryagent #publisher #suspense #thriller #horror
Its exciting.
Consistency is key for me.
#writing #wip #author #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #manuscript #editor #literaryagent #publisher #suspense #thriller #horror
October 30, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Approaching the halfway point on the first draft.
Its exciting.
Consistency is key for me.
#writing #wip #author #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #manuscript #editor #literaryagent #publisher #suspense #thriller #horror
Its exciting.
Consistency is key for me.
#writing #wip #author #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #manuscript #editor #literaryagent #publisher #suspense #thriller #horror
Today was rough going.
It was hard to start and get into the flow, but by the end I had out 2.5K
Someone else said it, but it's true for me: "Every day - good or bad, show up and do the time. Something is bound to happen."
#writingcommunity #writers
#Booksky
It was hard to start and get into the flow, but by the end I had out 2.5K
Someone else said it, but it's true for me: "Every day - good or bad, show up and do the time. Something is bound to happen."
#writingcommunity #writers
#Booksky
October 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Today was rough going.
It was hard to start and get into the flow, but by the end I had out 2.5K
Someone else said it, but it's true for me: "Every day - good or bad, show up and do the time. Something is bound to happen."
#writingcommunity #writers
#Booksky
It was hard to start and get into the flow, but by the end I had out 2.5K
Someone else said it, but it's true for me: "Every day - good or bad, show up and do the time. Something is bound to happen."
#writingcommunity #writers
#Booksky
I hit the 30K this morning.
I was wondering who other writers talk to about their work while in the midst of it?
I don't have anyone.
Do you have anyone to bounce your ideas off of?
#WritingCommunity #Authors #Writers #Editors #Agents #Publishers
I was wondering who other writers talk to about their work while in the midst of it?
I don't have anyone.
Do you have anyone to bounce your ideas off of?
#WritingCommunity #Authors #Writers #Editors #Agents #Publishers
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October 23, 2025 at 11:22 AM
I hit the 30K this morning.
I was wondering who other writers talk to about their work while in the midst of it?
I don't have anyone.
Do you have anyone to bounce your ideas off of?
#WritingCommunity #Authors #Writers #Editors #Agents #Publishers
I was wondering who other writers talk to about their work while in the midst of it?
I don't have anyone.
Do you have anyone to bounce your ideas off of?
#WritingCommunity #Authors #Writers #Editors #Agents #Publishers
Before Elon bought Twitter, it was much easier to tell legitimate agents, editors, and beta readers.
I left Twitter the week Elon bought it.
I haven't been back since. I'm assuming that community has been scattered to the wind?
#WritingCommunity #Authors #Writers #Editors #Agents #Publishers
I left Twitter the week Elon bought it.
I haven't been back since. I'm assuming that community has been scattered to the wind?
#WritingCommunity #Authors #Writers #Editors #Agents #Publishers
October 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Before Elon bought Twitter, it was much easier to tell legitimate agents, editors, and beta readers.
I left Twitter the week Elon bought it.
I haven't been back since. I'm assuming that community has been scattered to the wind?
#WritingCommunity #Authors #Writers #Editors #Agents #Publishers
I left Twitter the week Elon bought it.
I haven't been back since. I'm assuming that community has been scattered to the wind?
#WritingCommunity #Authors #Writers #Editors #Agents #Publishers
Working consistently for three weeks on current first draft - hit 27k.
Happy to have left the rut.
#writing #wip #writingcommunity
#readingcommunity
Happy to have left the rut.
#writing #wip #writingcommunity
#readingcommunity
October 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Working consistently for three weeks on current first draft - hit 27k.
Happy to have left the rut.
#writing #wip #writingcommunity
#readingcommunity
Happy to have left the rut.
#writing #wip #writingcommunity
#readingcommunity
Hit 28K on my WIP in consistent 2 weeks.
Once read film script writers often have to write a dozen scripts in my room clothes off, shelve them, and the 13th is actually good.
I'm on my 13th.
#Writing #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #WIP
Once read film script writers often have to write a dozen scripts in my room clothes off, shelve them, and the 13th is actually good.
I'm on my 13th.
#Writing #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #WIP
October 19, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Hit 28K on my WIP in consistent 2 weeks.
Once read film script writers often have to write a dozen scripts in my room clothes off, shelve them, and the 13th is actually good.
I'm on my 13th.
#Writing #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #WIP
Once read film script writers often have to write a dozen scripts in my room clothes off, shelve them, and the 13th is actually good.
I'm on my 13th.
#Writing #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #WIP
Paul Gauguin
D'où venons-nous? Que sommes-nous? Où allons-nous?, 1914.
My friend Sharon made Gauguin more interesting than art school had, w/ mushrooms, weed, & big book of color plates
#Art #Artwork #PaulGauguin #ArtLivingRentFree #Painting #MetaphysicalArt #symbolicart #Tahiti #Fauvism #Sauvage
D'où venons-nous? Que sommes-nous? Où allons-nous?, 1914.
My friend Sharon made Gauguin more interesting than art school had, w/ mushrooms, weed, & big book of color plates
#Art #Artwork #PaulGauguin #ArtLivingRentFree #Painting #MetaphysicalArt #symbolicart #Tahiti #Fauvism #Sauvage
October 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Paul Gauguin
D'où venons-nous? Que sommes-nous? Où allons-nous?, 1914.
My friend Sharon made Gauguin more interesting than art school had, w/ mushrooms, weed, & big book of color plates
#Art #Artwork #PaulGauguin #ArtLivingRentFree #Painting #MetaphysicalArt #symbolicart #Tahiti #Fauvism #Sauvage
D'où venons-nous? Que sommes-nous? Où allons-nous?, 1914.
My friend Sharon made Gauguin more interesting than art school had, w/ mushrooms, weed, & big book of color plates
#Art #Artwork #PaulGauguin #ArtLivingRentFree #Painting #MetaphysicalArt #symbolicart #Tahiti #Fauvism #Sauvage
Question: Why do you write?
Answer: I hate people, so...
Answer: I hate people, so...
October 16, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Question: Why do you write?
Answer: I hate people, so...
Answer: I hate people, so...
Thanks, man :-)
I had a couple Avengers Marvel reprints. Always loved this cover.
At the time, I wanted to follow up with the "Masters of Evil" cover - Superfriends vs. Legion of Doom.
Maybe Dolphin will make that cover remake ;)
I had a couple Avengers Marvel reprints. Always loved this cover.
At the time, I wanted to follow up with the "Masters of Evil" cover - Superfriends vs. Legion of Doom.
Maybe Dolphin will make that cover remake ;)
October 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Thanks, man :-)
I had a couple Avengers Marvel reprints. Always loved this cover.
At the time, I wanted to follow up with the "Masters of Evil" cover - Superfriends vs. Legion of Doom.
Maybe Dolphin will make that cover remake ;)
I had a couple Avengers Marvel reprints. Always loved this cover.
At the time, I wanted to follow up with the "Masters of Evil" cover - Superfriends vs. Legion of Doom.
Maybe Dolphin will make that cover remake ;)
I had a great spat of writing this morning. Trying to stay consistent – consistently writing instead of consistently not.
#Writing #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #WIP
#Writing #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #WIP
October 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
I had a great spat of writing this morning. Trying to stay consistent – consistently writing instead of consistently not.
#Writing #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #WIP
#Writing #WritingCommunity #ReadingCommunity #WIP