Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 30/09/2026#DVpit #A #SF PROJECT HAIL MARY X THE EXPANSE A rebellious academic, the galactic emperor she hates, and his most devoted soldier crash in the middle of a desert and must work together to return home—but the bond they forge might not survive the return to civilization and the old world order. 100
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 30/09/2026#DVPit #A #SF The Galactic Core oppresses its Outer Rim colonies, but Lamiya is an exception—its radiation field disables Imperial tech. Left alone, it evolved along its own path—even the language betrays their unique culture, with affective morphology making emotional honesty the paramount value. 000
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 30/09/2026#DVpit #A #SF The ruthless ruler of the Galactic Empire. His most devoted Imperial Guard. And the colonial rebel who hates him. Stranded in the wilderness, they must work together to survive—and perhaps find something none of them has ever seen in each other before: a fellow human being. 000
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 30/09/2026#DVpit #A #SF PROJECT HAIL MARY X THE EXPANSE A rebellious academic, the galactic emperor she hates, and his most devoted soldier crash in the middle of a desert and must work together to return home—but the bond they forge might not survive the return to civilization and the old world order. 210
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 30/09/2026#DVpit #A #SF A crash-landing strands three very different people in the wilderness—and forces them to look under the armor of their contradictory ideologies to see the shared humanity underneath. Will this be enough when the reality of imperial oppression and colonial suffering reasserts itself? 000
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 30/09/2026#DVpit #A #SF A rebellious academic, the galactic emperor she hates, and his most devoted soldier crash in the middle of a desert and must work together to return home—but the bond they forge along the way might not survive the return to civilization and the old world order. 001
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Testing, testing, one, two, three, one, two, three. I will be on a business trip during the #DVPit window so I've scheduled my pitches via Buffer and now trying out if it actually works! 110
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 27/09/2026"The Imperial Library has always been one of my favorite places on this planet." The opening line for UNDER THE PURPLE SKY, a soft sci-fi survival drama. #DVPit #DVParty 060
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I managed to write four (4!) pitches so far for #DVPit. I'd love to write two more to increase my chances. I think different people may respond to different angles. So I have a general one, one that focuses more on themes, one on characters, and one that's nothing but worldbuilding 🙈 Or am I wrong? 030
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 25/09/2026People are posting moodboards and agent guides and all that and I'm here just trying to write some half-decent pitches 🤣 #DVParty 5120
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 18/09/2026I've decided to get some more feedback before querying. Anyone on here wanting to volunteer for beta reading? This is an UNPAID request. You will not be compensated in any way, except perhaps being mentioned in acknowledgements if the book is published. #WriteSky #Writing #WritingCommunity 881
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Trying to note down all the valuable things my Editor suggested in the 10 pages excerpt that I can apply to the rest of the manuscript. Maia has other ideas. #WriteSky #writing #WritingCommunity #cats 0132
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 15/09/2026On the other hand, two days after I returned from Greece, I fell ill, and I'm still not back to 100%. So I'm on sick leave until tomorrow, back to work on Thursday. Who wants to guess how many unread emails I'll have in my inbox after 2.5 weeks of absence? My guess is upwards of 1k. Taking bets now. 000
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 15/09/2026In other news, Rhodes is BEAUTIFUL. Loved it. My favourite was Monolithos - the ruins of a castle perched dramatically atop a cliff. Gorgeous views. #travel 000
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 15/09/2026I've received the third and final feedback on the pitch package from my Editor. And you know what? It was hella expensive but WORTH IT. Even if I don't end up getting an agent with this pitch package, it was still worth it. So many important notes I can apply to the rest of my manuscript. #WriteSky 020
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Do it your way. If it works for you, then it works. If you need a detailed outline, character sheets, and world maps, do that. If you figure it all out as you go, do that. As long as it works for you, it's a good process. #WritingPrompt 050
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 26/08/2026First historical event I remember was the redenomination of Polish Złoty, when 10 000 old złotych (PLZ) became only 1 new złoty (PLN). 000
Reposted by Amelia E. AdlerAllison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 26/08/2026"What makes an engaging character? What does a protagonist need for readers to stick with them through an entire novel? There's no one answer to this, but here are some ideas that can help readers feel sympathy and/or empathy. The protagonist... 1/4 #WritingTip 111
Reposted by Amelia E. AdlerMary Rose Corcoran @maryrosecorcoran.bsky.social · 24/08/2026A novel-in-verse whodunnit 111
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Here's a question to my writer friends: what is your dream book? You know, if you ever get just the right idea, and you feel confident enough in your abilities, and all the stars align, what's one project you really, *really* want to do? #writing #WritingCommunity 220
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 24/08/2026In other news, I got an email from QueryTracker this morning with a rejection of the story I was querying LAST WINTER. Now that's quite a long turnaround 😅 It was a very nice form rejection. I've grown immune to those in the meantime. Thick skin is important! #WritingJourney 020
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 24/08/2026I managed to get over myself yesterday and actually complete the edit of the pitch package after the 2nd round of feedback from my Editor. Now waiting for the 3rd and last round. I'm going on vacation on Sunday so I told my Editor not to rush, I won't see it anyway until I'm back. #WritingJourney 020
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 16/08/2026I received the second round of feedback and... I had to step back for a few days. It was mostly just line-level polish, but it felt personal, like my baby was being criticised 😅 Two days later, I'm already a bit less emotional and more willing to consider changes, though. #Editing sucks. #writing 010
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 06/08/2026I just received first feedback from my chosen Editor on my pitch package. It's not bad! My query and synopsis seem to be in a decent shape already, but the first 10 pages need some conceptual rethinking. Apparently they're static, they need forward momentum. Back to editing! #writing #editing 010
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 17/07/2026My PC has been resurrected! Diagnosis: broken power supply. New one is installed and the PC is working. On the other hand, this weekend I'm visiting my mom, so I won't be able to edit, either. Which is technically a bummer, but since I hate editing, my brain is happy 🤣 #writing #WritingCommunity 030
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 13/07/2026That moment when you really want to work on implementing feedback from your alpha readers but your PC dies 🙃 I have a guy coming in on Thursday to hopefully resurrect it. And in the meantime, I can still write the fantasy thing. (I can draft on my phone, but not edit.) #writing #WritingCommunity 020
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 02/07/2026I received feedback from my alpha readers. Good news: it's better than the last book! Bad news: I now have to edit 😅 I hate editing. I also have to tweak and polish my query, synopsis and first 10 pages because I booked an editor to do a "pitch package" review with me. #writing #WritingCommunity 120
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 02/07/2026I'm also reading Ron Chernow's biography of Hamilton 'cuz I finally watched the musical (I KNOW I'M LATE TO THE PARTY OK) & now I'm obsessed. I'm not typically into biographies, & haven't really read any since my obsession with Richelieu ended back in uni. My take? Hamilton was SO ADHD. lol #BookSky 040
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 02/07/2026I have been listening to "Yellowface" by R.F. Kuang and every time June is asked a question about her work or her process or anything like that I stop listening and start answering as if they asked me 🤣 I'm about 3/4ths into the book and really enjoying it. Much better than Katabasis. #BookSky 040
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 23/06/2026This week I should get the first real feedback from my alpha readers (my mom doesn't count 😅). Needless to say, I'm very anxious. It feels like I'm asking people to flog my baby 🤣 It's a very necessary step, to be sure, but knowing that makes the experience no easier. #writing #UnderThePurpleSky 020
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 30/05/2026And right now I'm at the PreZero Arena in Gliwice waiting for Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias to come on stage! Excited! #StandUp 000
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 30/05/2026My mom was the first to get through the entire #UnderThePurpleSky and, surprise surprise, she loved it. Not biased at all of course 🤣 but it's still nice that I can count on at least one reader to enjoy my writing no matter the quality 🤣 #writing #WritingCommunity #WIP 010
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 13/05/2026#WIPSnips #WritingCommunity #WIP #UnderThePurpleSky When Lia challenges the Emperor, his loyal Guard cannot sit idly by. But the Emperor relents from his earlier position in the aftermath. 0110
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Today I sent #UnderThePurpleSky to my alpha readers. So now I have to wait. This is going to be excruciating 🙈 I hate waiting. #writing #writingcommunity #editing #WIP 050
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Aww. I went hiking with my mom yesterday at a national park, and we bought tickets online. Today, I got a little e-mail from the national park that basically said "we're glad you visited us! Thank you for your order, we hope you had fun!" Such a small thing, but it lifted my spirits a bit 😊 000
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 23/04/2026I am pretty anti-AI, especially in arts, but I cannot lie, I got all teary eyed listening to the AI song my 71-year old mother created for me for my birthday. She spent the last 3 days on a EU-funded course for seniors about AI and technology and she used that time to prepare a song for me 😭 010
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 04/04/2026#AntagonistApril There is only one person who can be called a villain. What he does to our characters is pardonable; his other actions, which don't have a direct impact on the story, are not. #UnderThePurpleSky #WriteSky 060
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 04/04/2026#AntagonistApril Well, they meet each other first. Then Leanne. Who happens to be Lia's mother. It's a bit complicated - no one in the story is a real villain, even if they are antagonists. #UnderThePurpleSky #WriteSky 040
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 04/04/2026#AntagonistApril The Empire itself. There is also the Resistance, but it's in the background. And then we have Lamiyan Clans of Ardiers and Ronnach. But they're only antagonists because they're led on that path by their leaders. #UnderThePurpleSky #WriteSky 040
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 04/04/2026#AntagonistApril Three to six, depending how you look at it. Three are clearly antagonists. The other three are main characters which begin as antagonists to each other - Lia vs Malachi and Rita. This changes over time. #UnderThePurpleSky #WriteSky 040
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 04/04/2026Synonym today - council. Lia is summoned to see the Lord Steward, the chief administrator of the Empire. A misunderstanding ensues. #WIPSnips #WIP #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #writing 090
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 04/04/2026I keep forgetting there's a time difference between here and there, and I keep surprising myself because I expect my chosen Editors to post 10queries earlier than they actually do, and then I come on here to check on the status and they barely started 🤣 #RevPit #RevPitWaiting 040
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 03/04/2026I can't believe it's already been 8 years, to the day, since I became Maia's butler. She is the sweetest cat that ever catted. Caring for her has been an absolute joy and privilege. Here's to hoping for many, many more years together 🥂 #Cats #Pets #CatsOfBlueSky 040
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Lia and Malachi's initial cooperation is very reluctant and dictated by their dire situation, but, step by step, very gradually, things change between them as they go along. #UnderThePurpleSky #WIPSnips #WIP #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #writing 0210
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 30/03/2026In the far future of this story, "film" (as in, moving pictures) has been completely replaced by "vid", but it remains in its other meaning (protective/thin layer of material). Here as part of a compound word. #WriteSky #WIPSnips #WIP #UnderThePurpleSky 0180
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Ugh, this week was brutal. I went back to work after my psych leave and, surprise surprise, nothing changed. My nervous system definitely calmed down during the leave, so work doesn't feel quite as overwhelming as it did, but none of the circumstances that led to my burnout disappeared 😭 000
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 23/03/2026We're all one just happy family! #SFF #SciFi #Fabtasy #WriteSky #BookSky 060
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 17/03/2026#AwesomeCharacters Without spoiling too much... One of them is in a position to grant a second chance to another at the end of the novel. I can't say more 🤫 Except maybe to mention that it's a standalone with series potential 👀 #UnderThePurpleSky #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #writing 1120
Amelia E. Adler @amythewicked.bsky.social · 17/03/2026A lil' description seems apt for a colour word. #UnderThePurpleSky #WIPSnips #WIP #WriteSky #writing #WritingCommunity 0251
