Christmas lights have been put up in the village square 😨
November 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Christmas lights have been put up in the village square 😨
In Egypt's land did Pharoah plan -
A mighty monument decreed -
Where Nile the sacred river ran
Through deserts measureless to man
A memorial to his greed.
1/2
A mighty monument decreed -
Where Nile the sacred river ran
Through deserts measureless to man
A memorial to his greed.
1/2
They fuck you up, your King of Kings.
They may not mean to but they do.
They leave you trunkless legs of stone,
And add some visage, just for you.
They may not mean to but they do.
They leave you trunkless legs of stone,
And add some visage, just for you.
Whose land this is I do not know
The statue fell down long ago;
No one will mind me stopping here
To watch the sand o’er ruins blow.
My camel friend must think it queer
To rest with no oasis near
And precious little shade these days
Gives Ozymandias, I fear.
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The statue fell down long ago;
No one will mind me stopping here
To watch the sand o’er ruins blow.
My camel friend must think it queer
To rest with no oasis near
And precious little shade these days
Gives Ozymandias, I fear.
(1/2)
October 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
In Egypt's land did Pharoah plan -
A mighty monument decreed -
Where Nile the sacred river ran
Through deserts measureless to man
A memorial to his greed.
1/2
A mighty monument decreed -
Where Nile the sacred river ran
Through deserts measureless to man
A memorial to his greed.
1/2
If you are looking for sarcophagi, it's tombscrolling.
If you’re looking for woven materials it’s loomscrolling
If you're looking for psychedelic fungus, it's shroomscrolling
October 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
If you are looking for sarcophagi, it's tombscrolling.
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This week’s #SundayLit prompt is: Dreams
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
October 18, 2025 at 9:37 AM
This week’s #SundayLit prompt is: Dreams
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
Just because something is popular does not mean it is bad.
Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat
October 13, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Just because something is popular does not mean it is bad.
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This week’s #SundayLit prompt is: Colour
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
October 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This week’s #SundayLit prompt is: Colour
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
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#sundaylit Happiness (show, don't tell): share a WIP snippet, short story or poem which shows the feeling of happiness without using the word.
This one's a little tricky, because it's really only in comparison with previous scenes of Leo being Mr Awkward that a […]
[Original post on mastodon.au]
This one's a little tricky, because it's really only in comparison with previous scenes of Leo being Mr Awkward that a […]
[Original post on mastodon.au]
![And here came Cole now, carrying a basket and a book, accompanied by his warm smile and a large dog at his heels.
[cut text not relevant to happiness theme]
“Hello, Maximilian,” Leo crooned, rubbing the dog behind the ears. “Good afternoon, Mr Fluffy Face.”
Cole set down his encumbrances and spread wide his arms. “Wounded to the quick,” he announced. “An iota of the same enthusiasm, please.”
Leo obligingly said, “Good afternoon, Mr Fluffy Face,” and congratulated himself on exactly matching it to the way he spoken to Max.
“Better,” Cole said, though Leo noted with amusement that he rubbed his fingers across his impeccably-groomed short beard as he took his seat.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kbtzmaagmyozekkaqmxdqeq3/bafkreif3pefxc3pgrcgfxze3l4jsheuvnlvh5rgfagan54h77wtnqcjnwy@jpeg)
October 5, 2025 at 8:06 AM
#sundaylit Happiness (show, don't tell): share a WIP snippet, short story or poem which shows the feeling of happiness without using the word.
This one's a little tricky, because it's really only in comparison with previous scenes of Leo being Mr Awkward that a […]
[Original post on mastodon.au]
This one's a little tricky, because it's really only in comparison with previous scenes of Leo being Mr Awkward that a […]
[Original post on mastodon.au]
Watched a silly film, and it cheered me up. It was See How They Run, and it was very silly indeed, but I did enjoy Saoirse Ronan's turn as Constable Stalker.
October 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Watched a silly film, and it cheered me up. It was See How They Run, and it was very silly indeed, but I did enjoy Saoirse Ronan's turn as Constable Stalker.
Reposted by Jon
Here are a few suggestions to show happiness:
- Outward physical cues and behaviours
- Internal physical sensations
- Cognitive responses
- Perhaps a character wishes to hide their happiness to another character, but not to the reader. How would you show this?
#SundayLit
- Outward physical cues and behaviours
- Internal physical sensations
- Cognitive responses
- Perhaps a character wishes to hide their happiness to another character, but not to the reader. How would you show this?
#SundayLit
October 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Here are a few suggestions to show happiness:
- Outward physical cues and behaviours
- Internal physical sensations
- Cognitive responses
- Perhaps a character wishes to hide their happiness to another character, but not to the reader. How would you show this?
#SundayLit
- Outward physical cues and behaviours
- Internal physical sensations
- Cognitive responses
- Perhaps a character wishes to hide their happiness to another character, but not to the reader. How would you show this?
#SundayLit
Reposted by Jon
This week’s #SundayLit prompt is: Happiness (show, don’t tell)
Share a WIP snippet, short story or poem which shows the feeling of happiness without using the word.
I'll post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
Share a WIP snippet, short story or poem which shows the feeling of happiness without using the word.
I'll post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
October 3, 2025 at 9:09 AM
This week’s #SundayLit prompt is: Happiness (show, don’t tell)
Share a WIP snippet, short story or poem which shows the feeling of happiness without using the word.
I'll post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
Share a WIP snippet, short story or poem which shows the feeling of happiness without using the word.
I'll post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting
Reposted by Jon
Blackened mould mottles the wallpaper and ceiling. Intricate tattoos of death. My parent’s home is decaying like my brother in his grave. He stares accusingly from the photo frames. The table is set for four, but there are only the three of us.
#WriteCBC
#WriteCBC
October 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Blackened mould mottles the wallpaper and ceiling. Intricate tattoos of death. My parent’s home is decaying like my brother in his grave. He stares accusingly from the photo frames. The table is set for four, but there are only the three of us.
#WriteCBC
#WriteCBC
Who is your favourite Jedi? (wrong answers only)
October 1, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Who is your favourite Jedi? (wrong answers only)
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#SundayLitQ
Prompt: Openings
Q2: Many stories involve openings between different worlds and times. Books themselves offer an opening to another place. What reasons draw you to write and/or read something unusual and alien to your lived reality?
#SundayLit
Prompt: Openings
Q2: Many stories involve openings between different worlds and times. Books themselves offer an opening to another place. What reasons draw you to write and/or read something unusual and alien to your lived reality?
#SundayLit
September 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
#SundayLitQ
Prompt: Openings
Q2: Many stories involve openings between different worlds and times. Books themselves offer an opening to another place. What reasons draw you to write and/or read something unusual and alien to your lived reality?
#SundayLit
Prompt: Openings
Q2: Many stories involve openings between different worlds and times. Books themselves offer an opening to another place. What reasons draw you to write and/or read something unusual and alien to your lived reality?
#SundayLit
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#SundayLit Prompt: Openings - the opening of my current embryonic WIP.
The sea is angry tonight. The water thumps against Matty Bowden’s skiff like a man who slams a fist upon a table, ready to start a fight.
#WritingCommunity #Writing
The sea is angry tonight. The water thumps against Matty Bowden’s skiff like a man who slams a fist upon a table, ready to start a fight.
#WritingCommunity #Writing
September 28, 2025 at 9:42 AM
#SundayLit Prompt: Openings - the opening of my current embryonic WIP.
The sea is angry tonight. The water thumps against Matty Bowden’s skiff like a man who slams a fist upon a table, ready to start a fight.
#WritingCommunity #Writing
The sea is angry tonight. The water thumps against Matty Bowden’s skiff like a man who slams a fist upon a table, ready to start a fight.
#WritingCommunity #Writing
Reposted by Jon
#SundayLitQ
Prompt: Openings
Q1: What makes a good opening to a novel? Is it dependant on genre? What are some of your favourite opening lines from the stories you've read?
Add your thoughts in the comments. I will post more questions throughout the day.
#SundayLit #WritingCommunity #Writing
Prompt: Openings
Q1: What makes a good opening to a novel? Is it dependant on genre? What are some of your favourite opening lines from the stories you've read?
Add your thoughts in the comments. I will post more questions throughout the day.
#SundayLit #WritingCommunity #Writing
September 28, 2025 at 9:43 AM
#SundayLitQ
Prompt: Openings
Q1: What makes a good opening to a novel? Is it dependant on genre? What are some of your favourite opening lines from the stories you've read?
Add your thoughts in the comments. I will post more questions throughout the day.
#SundayLit #WritingCommunity #Writing
Prompt: Openings
Q1: What makes a good opening to a novel? Is it dependant on genre? What are some of your favourite opening lines from the stories you've read?
Add your thoughts in the comments. I will post more questions throughout the day.
#SundayLit #WritingCommunity #Writing
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I keep meaning to post here more. Where's the #WritingCommunity? What are the best hashtags to follow?
I write epic fantasies and stories full of Cornish #folklore. I currently have one novel out to query, another I'm editing, and a third that's in the embryonic stage.
I also love tea.
#Writing
I write epic fantasies and stories full of Cornish #folklore. I currently have one novel out to query, another I'm editing, and a third that's in the embryonic stage.
I also love tea.
#Writing
September 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I keep meaning to post here more. Where's the #WritingCommunity? What are the best hashtags to follow?
I write epic fantasies and stories full of Cornish #folklore. I currently have one novel out to query, another I'm editing, and a third that's in the embryonic stage.
I also love tea.
#Writing
I write epic fantasies and stories full of Cornish #folklore. I currently have one novel out to query, another I'm editing, and a third that's in the embryonic stage.
I also love tea.
#Writing
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Need ideas? Here are some suggestions.
- Share the opening line to you WIP
- Share a line using the prompt word
- Get creative with alternative meanings: an opening could mean an opportunity, an open space, or the beginning of something.
(2/2)
#SundayLit #WritingCommunity #Writing
- Share the opening line to you WIP
- Share a line using the prompt word
- Get creative with alternative meanings: an opening could mean an opportunity, an open space, or the beginning of something.
(2/2)
#SundayLit #WritingCommunity #Writing
September 27, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Need ideas? Here are some suggestions.
- Share the opening line to you WIP
- Share a line using the prompt word
- Get creative with alternative meanings: an opening could mean an opportunity, an open space, or the beginning of something.
(2/2)
#SundayLit #WritingCommunity #Writing
- Share the opening line to you WIP
- Share a line using the prompt word
- Get creative with alternative meanings: an opening could mean an opportunity, an open space, or the beginning of something.
(2/2)
#SundayLit #WritingCommunity #Writing
Reposted by Jon
This week’s #SundayLit prompt is: Openings
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion questions related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts
(1/2)
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion questions related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts
(1/2)
September 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This week’s #SundayLit prompt is: Openings
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion questions related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts
(1/2)
The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I'll also post discussion questions related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag.
#WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts
(1/2)
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#SundayLit is a new weekly writing prompt open to all. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I’ll also post discussion Qs throughout the Sunday.
My aim is to make a space for writing and community, so please read, engage and enjoy.
#WritingCommunity #Writing
I’ll also post discussion Qs throughout the Sunday.
My aim is to make a space for writing and community, so please read, engage and enjoy.
#WritingCommunity #Writing
September 26, 2025 at 11:53 AM
#SundayLit is a new weekly writing prompt open to all. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires.
I’ll also post discussion Qs throughout the Sunday.
My aim is to make a space for writing and community, so please read, engage and enjoy.
#WritingCommunity #Writing
I’ll also post discussion Qs throughout the Sunday.
My aim is to make a space for writing and community, so please read, engage and enjoy.
#WritingCommunity #Writing
What movie do you consider "perfect"?
September 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM
What movie do you consider "perfect"?
Pretty much everybody feels This Is A Low, though. And that really is sad. Modern life is rubbish.
Nobody is getting their head checked by a jumbo jet anymore, and that's sad.
Nobody is getting up on it like this for the mix anymore, and that's sad.
September 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Pretty much everybody feels This Is A Low, though. And that really is sad. Modern life is rubbish.