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#ScribesAndMakers »2026.08.31 — Choose an adverb to sum up how your month went.

Banally.

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#WritersCoffeeClub #WCC 2026.08.31 — How did this month go for you, writing-wise?

Essays ↑ Fiction ↓

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#WordWeavers 2026.08.31 — What's one thing you hope readers remember long after they finish your story?

A woman got away with doing something they're not allowed. It worked out.

…Why would I think it wouldn't have? 🤔

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#WritersCoffeeClub #WCC 2026.08.30 — What has your writing taught you this month?

I will write the essay about writing before writing the fiction†​. My essay writing skill is leveling up dramatically. Not what I'm trying for—but writing them essays feels sooo good.

Some major cogitation is necessary. Obviously. 😭

I'll write about my results. 🤪

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† Case in point.

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@golgaloth The society doesn't have the words for belief, luck, fortune, the supernatural, or religion or anything of that nature. When something happens rather unexpectedly, characters between themselves or of themselves ask, "Chance or skill?" Often starts a spirited pride filled debate (and "spiritual" isn't in their language, either). Never do people rely on something like luck, but that doesn't mean they're well prepared! So: Skill=NO.

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#PennedPossibilities 1114 1/2: On average, how long are your writing sessions?

Until I can't continue due to interruptions, having to leave for an appointment, finishing what is pending, needing to eat, needing to sleep, or total exhaustion. No average or median time accounting is possible.

Frequency is another issue altogether. 😇

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#WordWeavers 2026.08.30 — If you could interview one of your characters over coffee, what would be the first question you asked?

Imagine for a moment interviewing a reasonably attractive lady-killer ex-jock with a good reputation for being fun, if never long term. Bolt, my MC, is a female version of this, which—for reasons I won't explain—is perfectly acceptable in the woman-centric culture she lives in, as long as it is consensual. I'm preparing to write a part of a scene where Bolt is put on the spot by an SC, so I'd definitely ask first, "How many?"

Okay, maybe a little prurient interest here, since her society is way different from ours in these matters.

She could answer quantitatively since women routinely track such things due to governmental regulations. She will approximate because she is estranged from her family and doesn't have her registry books from her teens.

My second question would be an easter egg for those that read my posts: "How did you discover flying tandem and teach it to yourself?"

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#WordWeavers 2026.08.29 — What writing accomplishment are you quietly proud of?

I am becoming quite a proficient essayist. Not what I'm trying for, but one should be happy with their efforts, right?

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#PennedPossibilities 1113: Are you a planner down to the little details, a complete pantser, or somewhere in-between?

Mostly a pantser.

I find if I write an outline, my muse decides I've written the story and I lose interest. Cue the violins.

Initially, I do a lot of daydreaming about what would be a good story to tell about something I want to talk about. I then think about a character and a situation that could let me talk about that compellingly. I'll write notes. I may write a vague treatment. I always detail a possible ending to write for. As I write the story, I note where I think the story is going, details about the world that is assembling around the characters, special words, magic details, insights about the characters, annotations about how the ending could be achieved or what SCs might do when the ending (the climax) gets written. A story bible of sorts. As I progress toward the end, I may assemble my notes or ideas and write more defined ideas and expected mile posts to look for as I finish up.

And that's it.

Mostly pantser. Which means I sometimes stall out.

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Black Hole Star = #JWT Red dots. Start #writing!

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