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W.J. Theron

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Writer | Anxiety & OCD | Harnessing Creative Writing For Self Care. #writer #sff #fantasy #sci-fi #selfcare

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What are you working on today?

#amwriting #selfcare #writingcommunity

19.11.2025 11:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A chilly morning. Coffee and laptop are my companions. Working on last rewrite section. A few more lines to go.

May your day be pleasant and productive.

#5amwritersclub
#WritingCommunity

19.11.2025 10:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#WIPSnips

The twin gods would watch the THIRD, and penultimate, sun die, and they would smile at the preternatural destruction...

19.11.2025 11:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Blink open your eyes & kiss the morning lightโ€ฆitโ€™s writing time!

#5amwritersclub #writingcommunity

19.11.2025 10:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You've got this!

19.11.2025 10:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag
November 19 - third
Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration
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#WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag November 19 - third Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is black with stars with a light blue rectangle highlighted by a fuchsia line. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner

The #WIPSnips word for November 19th is "third"

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

19.11.2025 08:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 107    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 24    ๐Ÿ“Œ 162

Writing is a powerful means of connecting with others. By sharing our stories and diverse
perspectives, we not only
learn from each other but
also offer support along the
way.

#writingcommunity #writer #selfcare

19.11.2025 10:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I like to keep a journal on hand. Note down anything that interests me. Quotes, images, possible plot ideas etc. Then come back later and see if any can be combined, subverted or tweaked in any way.

What about you?

18.11.2025 16:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Don't be afraid to experiment:
Try different writing exercises,
explore various genres, and
discover what works best for
you.

Have a great writing day, everyone.

#amwriting #writerscommunity #selfcare

18.11.2025 10:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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blippi says be kind to each other in front of a wall ALT: blippi says be kind to each other in front of a wall

I think we all need to encourage and support people more. It takes nothing from you to say something nice to someone else. Let's fill the world with positive encouragement instead of hate. (Sorry if this sounds sappy, but seriously people, why the F not?)

18.11.2025 06:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#WIPSnips

If you want to know someoneโ€™s true convictions, watch how they spend their time, not listen to their words.

17.11.2025 11:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Productive writing session on the weekend.
Monday motivation on track today.

May your week be filled with inspiring discoveries and positive vibes.

#5amwriterclub
#WritingCommunity

17.11.2025 10:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is also me to my characters ha

17.11.2025 11:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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If I had to, you have to ๐Ÿ˜Š #writingjokes #reading #writingquotes #amwriting

17.11.2025 10:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Very relatable

17.11.2025 11:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The most fulfilling moments for me in writing come when my mind is pushed to its limits, in a pursuit of
achieving something both
challenging and meaningful.

#writing #writingcommunity #selfcare

17.11.2025 11:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Its tough, but going well I feel.

Nice. How is your writing going?

16.11.2025 15:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

For sure. I'm going through line edits at the moment, and it really is tough. But, like you said, well worth it.

16.11.2025 14:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I spent ages trying to change one of my characters names, it just would not stick in my head. Lost cause it seems, haha.

16.11.2025 14:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Same. People who use AI to write novels for them aren't writers. Like using AI to make art makes you an art director at best, not an artist.

16.11.2025 14:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Origin of the phrase "telltale tit".

#sixwordstory #WritingCommunity

16.11.2025 09:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congrats !

16.11.2025 10:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#WritersCoffeeClub 16 Nov
How much work goes into naming your characters?

It varies. Sometimes names just come to me and they get stuck, but I do like giving them a meaning for foreshadowing. But sometimes the opposite of what you expect...

#writing #writingcommunity

16.11.2025 10:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

One of the reasons I write is because I was able to express myself and deal with some difficult emotions through my characters.

#writerscommunity #amwriting #selfcare

16.11.2025 10:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Write! Your characters' lives depend on it.
(Seriously. Theyโ€™re pacing the plotline and whispering about mutiny.)
#WritersLife #AmWriting #WritingHumor #FictionFuel

15.11.2025 17:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks ๐Ÿ‘

15.11.2025 13:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#WritersCoffeeClub ~ Does the bulk of your research come before starting a work? During?

Some before, but I do not like feeding my world builders disease ha/ and or procrastinate you know... actually writing the story. So, some before, then build out as I discover my characters.

15.11.2025 11:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#WIPSnips

โ€œProgress," Robyn said, "is built by tiny steps taken every day. If we fall, we learn, we try again.โ€

15.11.2025 11:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
#WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag
November 15 - progress
Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration
Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics
Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine.
Support others on the #WIPSnips tag!
Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social

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#WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag November 15 - progress Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine. Support others on the #WIPSnips tag! Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social The image behind the text is a border that is black with stars with a light blue rectangle highlighted by a fuchsia line. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner

The #WIPSnips word for November 15th is "progress"

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

15.11.2025 08:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 91    ๐Ÿ” 16    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 23    ๐Ÿ“Œ 115

You are crushing it. I'm making progress, slow, but its happening. Almost at the end of act 2 of my WIP. Hopefully be sending off to my editor by the end of the year.

15.11.2025 11:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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