Scott
@scottcouper.bsky.social
Side project procrastinator. Actually writing, finally. Enjoying the process… mostly.
Didn’t make the shortlist. I always knew it wasn’t going to happen, but seeing it there in black and white was still disappointing. No wonder. I’ve realised my entire opening is pretty weak. It needs reworking and doesn’t really represent most of what I’ve written. #writing
September 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Didn’t make the shortlist. I always knew it wasn’t going to happen, but seeing it there in black and white was still disappointing. No wonder. I’ve realised my entire opening is pretty weak. It needs reworking and doesn’t really represent most of what I’ve written. #writing
Waiting for an email that I’m convinced will never come. Thought I was fine about it, as realistically there was little chance. But as the deadline draws near, I am preemptively pretty disappointed. Onwards.
September 23, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Waiting for an email that I’m convinced will never come. Thought I was fine about it, as realistically there was little chance. But as the deadline draws near, I am preemptively pretty disappointed. Onwards.
After a break from writing new words (the time spent mostly refining plot, smoothing out rough first chapters and so on but also a lot of not writing), I bash out 2500 new words over a couple pints and a banging spicy pizza. That felt good.
August 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
After a break from writing new words (the time spent mostly refining plot, smoothing out rough first chapters and so on but also a lot of not writing), I bash out 2500 new words over a couple pints and a banging spicy pizza. That felt good.
Did a thing. Entered a writing competition. One chapter, three pages. 1500 words. Now, I’m this thing I’m writing is out there. It’s a tiny, minuscule chance. But worth a shot… #thenovelry #writing #competition
August 2, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Did a thing. Entered a writing competition. One chapter, three pages. 1500 words. Now, I’m this thing I’m writing is out there. It’s a tiny, minuscule chance. But worth a shot… #thenovelry #writing #competition
RIP Ozzy. You mad bastard. King of Heavy Metal. Thanks for the tunes 🤘
July 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
RIP Ozzy. You mad bastard. King of Heavy Metal. Thanks for the tunes 🤘
A few days of work left before two weeks off. I am ready for it. Might even get some writing done too…
July 1, 2025 at 6:13 AM
A few days of work left before two weeks off. I am ready for it. Might even get some writing done too…
Been having a bit of a writing hiatus. Not so much “blocked”, but struggling to get motivated. Day job workload, family life etc has been sapping my energy. No new words written for a few weeks. I’ll get there.
#writing #motivation
#writing #motivation
April 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Been having a bit of a writing hiatus. Not so much “blocked”, but struggling to get motivated. Day job workload, family life etc has been sapping my energy. No new words written for a few weeks. I’ll get there.
#writing #motivation
#writing #motivation
I was in the shower this morning, and had my first “what the fuck am I writing? Is this any good?! What if it’s utter shit?!” moment. Then, I shaved my head. Had breakfast and thought to myself. “Wise up. Just write it.” #writer #amwriting #writing
February 23, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I was in the shower this morning, and had my first “what the fuck am I writing? Is this any good?! What if it’s utter shit?!” moment. Then, I shaved my head. Had breakfast and thought to myself. “Wise up. Just write it.” #writer #amwriting #writing
Jeezus. Writing the most emotionally charged scene I’ve handled so far. Generational betrayal. Broken friendships and a loss that spirals into massive consequence. If I feel it when writing, people will feel it reading yes? #writing #amwriting #emotional
February 15, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Jeezus. Writing the most emotionally charged scene I’ve handled so far. Generational betrayal. Broken friendships and a loss that spirals into massive consequence. If I feel it when writing, people will feel it reading yes? #writing #amwriting #emotional
Writing drunk, editing… some other time.
February 15, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Writing drunk, editing… some other time.
Wrote up some notes for the next chapter (Plantsing?) & have a really good idea for what happens next. Some interesting research into primogeniture/ascension & ancient Norse custom. Took some surprising turns. Twins it is, with a touch of sibling vs sibling coup. Fun times. #writing #amwriting
February 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Wrote up some notes for the next chapter (Plantsing?) & have a really good idea for what happens next. Some interesting research into primogeniture/ascension & ancient Norse custom. Took some surprising turns. Twins it is, with a touch of sibling vs sibling coup. Fun times. #writing #amwriting
A few days break from writing - family life and some space for my head. Back on it next week! #writing #amwriting #writer
February 1, 2025 at 11:54 PM
A few days break from writing - family life and some space for my head. Back on it next week! #writing #amwriting #writer
800 new words, dinner with my laptop and a pint. Perfect.
January 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM
800 new words, dinner with my laptop and a pint. Perfect.
Work trip tomorrow. Will be on a train for about six hours, three of which will be free time, then six more hours on the way home. This means writing time! #writing
January 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Work trip tomorrow. Will be on a train for about six hours, three of which will be free time, then six more hours on the way home. This means writing time! #writing
Another 1000 words under my belt tonight. And approximately 30 of them is the kernel of an idea so good, I’m wondering where on earth it came from. Pantsing is my jam it seems… came outta nowhere as I was typing and, well, I didn’t see that coming! #writing #pantsing #pantser #amIaWriterYet
January 21, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Another 1000 words under my belt tonight. And approximately 30 of them is the kernel of an idea so good, I’m wondering where on earth it came from. Pantsing is my jam it seems… came outta nowhere as I was typing and, well, I didn’t see that coming! #writing #pantsing #pantser #amIaWriterYet
Managed to write every night this week so far (I have a day job so writing has to fit around it). My target is around 3k. Should hit that. Some good story development, increased the importance of a supporting character, which took me by surprise when I realised what I needed to do! #writing
January 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Managed to write every night this week so far (I have a day job so writing has to fit around it). My target is around 3k. Should hit that. Some good story development, increased the importance of a supporting character, which took me by surprise when I realised what I needed to do! #writing
Back on it in 2025. Wrote around 500 new words tonight starting a new chapter, edited chapters 2 & 3 adding more detail and better dialogue and fixed some inconsistencies that were bugging me. Oh and I batch made enough soup for about a week. A productive evening. #writing
January 13, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Back on it in 2025. Wrote around 500 new words tonight starting a new chapter, edited chapters 2 & 3 adding more detail and better dialogue and fixed some inconsistencies that were bugging me. Oh and I batch made enough soup for about a week. A productive evening. #writing
December writing. 500 new words for book 1. But I did outline books 2 and 3. And sketched out ideas for 4, 5 and 6. It’s a nonlinear story. I NEED to know these things so it all makes sense later…!
January 3, 2025 at 2:03 AM
December writing. 500 new words for book 1. But I did outline books 2 and 3. And sketched out ideas for 4, 5 and 6. It’s a nonlinear story. I NEED to know these things so it all makes sense later…!
My big #writing goal for 2025 is finish first draft of Book 1, sketch out major points for Book 2 and map the outline for Book 3. But mostly a finished draft of the first. I’ll be happy with that.
Alright #WIPSnips community...
As 2025 is only a couple of days away, I'm curious, what are your writing goals for 2025?
I'd love to hear! And wonder if WIPSnips and the community can help support those goals in some way.
#AmWriting #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WriteSky
As 2025 is only a couple of days away, I'm curious, what are your writing goals for 2025?
I'd love to hear! And wonder if WIPSnips and the community can help support those goals in some way.
#AmWriting #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors #WriteSky
December 30, 2024 at 8:59 PM
My big #writing goal for 2025 is finish first draft of Book 1, sketch out major points for Book 2 and map the outline for Book 3. But mostly a finished draft of the first. I’ll be happy with that.
Renamed an entire nation and its people, in my draft. The original name was good but didn’t suit or fit anything to do with them. Now much happier with this revision, and their place in the story. I’ll keep the original name for some other purpose. #imwriting #writing #fiction #speculativefiction
December 30, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Renamed an entire nation and its people, in my draft. The original name was good but didn’t suit or fit anything to do with them. Now much happier with this revision, and their place in the story. I’ll keep the original name for some other purpose. #imwriting #writing #fiction #speculativefiction
Didn’t write any new words today, but did sketch an outline for book 3 which needs foreshadowing and threading through book 1 and 2. Happy with the changes needed. Enriches the story.
December 28, 2024 at 12:33 AM
Didn’t write any new words today, but did sketch an outline for book 3 which needs foreshadowing and threading through book 1 and 2. Happy with the changes needed. Enriches the story.
I can’t decide. To introduce a fantastical/magical/mystical element to my story or keep it rooted in scientific (albeit alternative and quite fantasy based) “realism”…?
I have an artefact that is central and it could be adapted for either… #writing #imwriting #writingadvice
I have an artefact that is central and it could be adapted for either… #writing #imwriting #writingadvice
December 27, 2024 at 10:54 PM
I can’t decide. To introduce a fantastical/magical/mystical element to my story or keep it rooted in scientific (albeit alternative and quite fantasy based) “realism”…?
I have an artefact that is central and it could be adapted for either… #writing #imwriting #writingadvice
I have an artefact that is central and it could be adapted for either… #writing #imwriting #writingadvice