Jackie Mendoza

Are you a UK based BPOC writer looking to join an online writers’ group? If so, I’m running one for Writing Our Legacy. More info and how to book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/story-chec....

Who edits with Scrivener? Better than editing a first draft on Word? And if so why? Am considering Scrivener but have always used Word beyond D1 for some reason. #writing #editing

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Thank you, I will!

I got some good news yesterday but it’s of the sort I can’t talk about yet until I’m allowed! 🤭

Yes, I have been MIA but am tentatively back now 🫣

Favourite books of 2024. How about you? What would you list as your favourites of 2024? #books #amreading

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😂 the crazier the better imo!

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I’m looking for more LGBTQIA+ bookshops to add to my Starter Pack. That’s online shops and ones with doors and windows and walls and things. That’s shops focussed on LGBTQIA+ stories and/or LGBTQIA+ owned. Welcoming suggestions worldwide. Thanks for sharing!

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Well, the classic #SFF response would surely be -

Interviewer: can you explain this gap in your resumé?

Me: I was stuck in another timeline/universe? 😉

#Fantasy fans who else is enjoying Dune: Prophecy? I know I may be slated for this, but I actually prefer it to the films. I’ll always be biased towards any well-told story about a sisterhood of witches manipulating the patriarchy 😉

Yep, let’s hope so!

It is long past time for abortion to be decriminalised in England. US evangelicals are coming for women's rights through the Reform party and the govt needs to act now

All Starmer’s failings play into the hands of Farage – the prime minister is the gift that keeps on giving | Aditya Chakrabortty From rightwing rhetoric to a lack of action on the cost of living crisis, Downing Street is only fuelling the rise of Reform While the editor of this hallowed section and I do not always agree, he has conceded that it’s almost Christmas – which is all…

All Starmer’s failings play into the hands of Farage – the prime minister is the gift that keeps on giving | Aditya Chakrabortty

Love this - it’s a brilliant visual representation of what I’ll be doing in a few months after being a pantser rather than the usual plotter on this first draft!

Copyright and Artificial Intelligence This consultation seeks views on how the government can ensure the UK’s legal framework for AI and copyright supports the UK creative industries and AI sector together.

If you’re a creator or work in the creative industries or otherwise have a heart, then please add your voice to this UK Gov consultation on AI and Copyright. I said ‘freelance’ for company and ‘unsure’ for super-granular legal stuff but made my voice heard. You can too. www.gov.uk/government/c...

Hi Tej, great to see this pack, I’d love to be included too, if that’s OK

Thanks Philip, will check that out

And by the way, also love getting your view as a reader, priceless! 😉

Love that, thank you!

#losslit

being strong
is hard work
being tough
can be tough
being soft
is so much easier
when you know
you are enough

Out of interest #writingcommunity if someone like me who’s used to writing novels wanted to experiment with short stories for a change, what top tips on plotting, structure and character arcs would you give me? #writers

Repeating this repost by @ajwestauthor.bsky.social because this just happened to me but using a different author and again friendly but eventually slightly off sounding DMs. Seems to be happening more and more on here.

I’m veggie! But I wouldn’t even consider a fake bacon and ham version either 😂

😂 tastes just like Tiger Bread only with Bacon, Ham & Pineapple added, which in my case = gross 🤣🤣

I’m clearing winding down for Christmas if I think finishing a workshop outline & sending it off means I can put my feet up & have a cup of Christmas Tea. Not sure I’m going to meet my end of Feb deadline for D1 at this rate! #writingcommunity #writers

Oh, well there you go. Will you be pairing it with the Scotch Egg? 🤔😉

Wonky…parsnip? Not quite orange enough to be a carrot, but you never know!

Absolutely, Shona, thanks for reaching out and welcome to BlueSky!