Ri Nolli

"sorry if I'm being annoying talking about my writing or sharing my art."

nah. get worse. get so much worse. let the gushing, reposting your own work, and excited ramblings flow through you. unleash the swarm of creativity unto the world. it's a net good.

Reading a book in a quiet house with a cup of hot tea at the ready remains undefeated
#SmallJoys, gotta take them when we can

While writing outside at a conference, a passing pigeon became a prophet in this WIP. Still deciding if the pigeon will become a familiar or just a background character.

the skills that go into creativity are trade/labor skills. the same metrics that you learn carpentry or cooking apply to drawing or singing or acting.

anyone can learn them. anyone can gain experience with them. everyone should be paid for them.

If you're a writer, wondering why you should bother writing with the world on fire. It feels like it's not important, I need you to understand that it is.

Even if it is just because it keeps you moving forward? Even if it only brings YOU joy, that gives you energy to fight & survive.

Support your public library. Defend your public library. Slay the enemies of your public library.

2026 is the year we should all start reading books again

Books are lovely. Libraries are wonderful places. Second hand book shops are mysterious and magical. Markets and fairs always contain surprise gems. And there are even cafes in forgotten street corners with excellent coffee and reading nooks

I don't know man, but I think you're doing great. Shit is really tough right now on so many fronts. I'm not saying it'll get easier or better anytime soon. I have no idea. But being creative, writing, drawing, whatever, is no small thing. And taking joy in those things is never a waste of time.

PUT AWAY YOUR AXE, TODAY YOU WILL BATTLE THE THOUGHTS THAT WOULD STEAL OUR JOY. AND YOU WILL WIN.

My latest deep dive was into surgical tools and procedures in the 1800s. Then I spent far too long wandering into sanitation and sewage management (or lack thereof). It was fascinating, but not a pleasant experience. 🤢

A rainbow shield with an em dash emblazoned on the center. A ribbon wraps around the bottom reading: "Defend the Em Dash."

Let’s set the record straight: the em dash doesn’t belong to ChatGPT. Gen AI has been around for two years—the em dash has been around for centuries. History time! 🧵👇 [1/11]

Writer hack: If you stand completely still when someone asks "how's that book you're writing coming along?" they can still see you, but they'll be so put off, they'll leave you alone.

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🪴 Plant powers
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If you got to the end of Stranger Things and said "I wish I had more stories with a gay sorcerer from a small town fighting an eldritch power while crafting a found family," then I've got you covered. Three series, urban/rural and high fantasy available however you read.
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I did not make it for the first round, but on day 3 of the second round. I spent this morning writing world building notes and asking the big questions for my rewrite. Why this character? Why here? Why now?

This is a Patreon at which I would throw copious amounts of money. 💸💸💸

I took the month of December off due to burnout, but looking forward to joining this in the new year. I love the low pressure idea of only one sentence to get back into the flow of things.