AMarkOnTheMap

There is currently an axiom in the literary world that men-aren't-reading.

Meanwhile, the tech companies are asking us to hand over our ability to create, to think.

So folks can either throw away what makes them unique... or read more, learn more, then create... as only you can.

Are the lemons hunted as well? or are they battery lemons? Happy new year all.

Gleeful replacement annus, fellow synonym enjoyers. #writing #2026

Is there a specific, highly dedicated word that describes the embarrassment of making a typo ina thread full of writers?

Poets love a rhyming word, but do they even think about how they are affecting Wordle players? Having four out of five with *LARE or *EARD is bad enough, but a four letter word like *ALL can ruin a day. Is all this moving lyrical wordplay worth it?

Nothing except doom gets interactions these days, so lets go.

- You don't look good in all hats.
- You aren't quite as good a dancer as you think you are.
- You're never going to remember that one song lyric correctly.
- Dogs think you are cool, just not fun.
- You hate when things are cut shor

Wait up. There was a third 'The Mummy' movie that wasn't 'The Scorpion King'. If I know about the Scorpion King, but not about this other one, then surely that doesn't bode well... or maybe it bodes mid?

As far as I know, as kids, most of us were taught by parents to share and be kind, and then at some point half of us started cheering for the people that can hoard the most wealth... seems like what the parents were saying was important.

The story behind Australia's incredible democratic system Behind the quirks of Australia's incredible democratic system are a series of complex human backstories.

Fantastic piece detailing the history and strengths of the Australian electoral systems - www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

And when the cricket series is in Australia, all we get is tumbleweeds... where does it end?

If you exercise and don't record it on Strava... does it count?

Only way to fix both, is to do them again.

Grand final incoming

Wirtual - Twitch JETLAG VS BIG 🔴 TRACKMANIA WORLD CUP SEMIFINALS 🔴 GOGOGOGOGOGO

Check out the crazy speed, precision, acrobatics and skill in the Trackmania 2025 World Cup, starting in 25 minutes - www.twitch.tv/wirtual - Go JetLag! (Mudda(Patrick) representing Canberra!)

Solitary — Mark Willis - Author A bone amulet of incredible power is discovered in the Northern Territory, propelling Australia into world shaping events. What does it mean to be truly alone?

If you are after an unsettling read on this 'guising day, can I suggest taking a few (sample) steps into the story of Solitary

www.amarkonthemap.com/stories/soli...

Rewatching House of the Dragon S01E07... If the dead internet theory is correct and you are all bots... does that make me Lord of DriftMark?

The trick in the UK is 'not' going to the pub most nights.

Wait. Youtube added the ability to thumbs up the video while it is playing fullscreen, so you don't miss anything... and you can check the comments while watching the video. Those are actually nice quality of life changes that benefit everyone. That's weird right?

Canberra landmarks made of Lego - Telstra Tower, the War Memorial, the Carillion and Australian Parliament House.

A bit of home town pride. Some of Canberra's most distinguished landmarks in LEGO form

That was the best way I could end today. Thanks! Bed time.

With today's discord hack. It should be obvious that giving our official government ID's for age verification, to dozens of websites with lax security would always end in disaster. Perhaps Governments could issue tokens that verify our ages based on information they already hold? Also seems obvious.

Hope this goes well. Encouraging reading is the best way to address diminishing attention spans. Also, you were great on the Forever Young panel at Conflux19, you provided insightful and useful advice.

Really excited to see where the #DCU is headed with tomorrows #Peacemaker season finale. Hoping the 11th Street kids can find some emotional peace after a season of discovery. Loving what DC is delivering and everyone involved should be so proud of what they are putting out.

Massive thanks to the organisers of Conflux-19 here in Canberra. The effort that goes into bringing panelists and participants together to discuss a shared love of creativity and writing, is easily missed between discussions. None of it happens without volunteers, and it is appreciated. #Conflux19

With yet another rapture upon us, it's a good time to prepare with a short story.

www.amarkonthemap.com/stories/the-...

With the state of inflation, how many talents are needed to be a triple threat these days?

A stylised sailing ship trying to reach a sunset, hindered by choppy seas, encroaching dark, tearing sails and a tentacle reaching out of the deep.

My take on the challenges of writing, self doubt, hostile criticism... even depression. All trying to stop you reaching your place in the Sun.

A lasting first impression should be evocitive, and spelt correctly.