Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Yes that would be good. And it really really would. Be good is what I mean. My birth certificate says Dean. 020
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 14/09/2026It starts tomorrow. To not enter would be sorrow. Okay, my rhyming's a little rusty. And the weather today is gusty. Ahem, join me in the @nycmidnight.bsky.social Rhyming Story Challenge on September 15th! Learn more at nycmidnight.com/rhymenycmidnight.comThe Rhyming Story Challenge — nycmidnightThe Rhyming Story Challenge is a creative writing competition that challenges writers worldwide to create rhyming stories based on three assigned prompts in as little as 48 hours. 1110
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Ohhh interesting… def nothing in there for me despite previous entries! 111
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Making us have to think about bios on the finish line is a cruel joke though @whimsyfiction.bsky.social 220
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 07/09/2026One minute to spare. Not very whimsical of me. But, to be fair, I remained calm throughout. Good luck all. 1172
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 03/09/2026It’s almost time to see what’s behind door number Furious Fiction… the free monthly #furiousfiction creative challenge goes live in about 18 hours…static.klipy.comCat Opens DoorALT: Cat Opens Door 0140
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Want to know something cool? A few years ago for a photography challenge, we were asked to recreate a famous photo and I chose this one! 110
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Top 10 ranked in each group for @writingbattle.bsky.social 100 pro comp go through to the final showdown round, so it’s fitting that my story named “The Finale” squeaked in! Phew. 2230
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 09/08/2026What a delightful little Team Amanda @notquitewrite.com story that was, with the odd-number-words title. Well done story #4940, you did good – a YES from me.static.klipy.comAndteam Jo Gives a Thumbs UpALT: Andteam Jo Gives a Thumbs Up 3160
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 07/08/2026There were a lot of great stories last month, it was a scramble to climb aboard the floating raft that is the longlist. Good luck with this assignment! 120
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 05/08/2026A big shout out to @notquitewrite.com story #5017. It's Team Ed, has a two-word title and it navigates its hero's journey with a freshness and relatability throughout. Absolutely LL contender, perhaps higher? #vaguetweetsstatic.klipy.comEnergetic Teacher Dancing in ClassroomALT: Energetic Teacher Dancing in Classroom 3140
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Okay @notquitewrite.com class, who wrote this? Was it you, #4889 ? Yes, I thought so. Team Ed, one-word title. Would I call it a 'masterpiece'? Perhaps not. But I will be recommending it for the LL. Good work. #vaguetweetsstatic.klipy.comAngry Teacher in School ClassroomALT: Angry Teacher in School Classroom 0130
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Finally remembered my bsky password (sorry about that). So, where was I? Ah yes, @notquitewrite.com July story #4730 get up here please. Now look class, see what they did with the double meaning in the two-word title? Well played. Let's all give it a round of applause. #vaguetweetsstatic.klipy.comTeacher Wakes Sleepy Student with a Clap PrankALT: Teacher Wakes Sleepy Student with a Clap Prank 1200
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Good morning class. Take your seats. Vague judging @notquitewrite.com comments will begin soon. #yinyangermanagementstatic.klipy.comKey & Peele: Substitute Teacher's A-A-RonALT: Key & Peele: Substitute Teacher's A-A-Ron 14311
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 10/07/2026writingbattle.com/join-battle/... I joined the upcoming Solstice Owl Battle with writers from around the world. Get Ready to Battle on Jul 17, 2026! @writingbattle.bsky.social #flashfiction #writingprompts #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writersofbluesky Join the Battle and Learn Morewritingbattle.comJoin | Writing BattleSign up and register for the next short story Writing Battle! 080
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 03/07/2026First Friday of the month means #FuriousFiction. What masterpiece will you create? Starts in 5 hours.media.tenor.coma group of people are standing in front of paintings with their arms crossedALT: a group of people are standing in front of paintings with their arms crossed 070
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Happy #FuriousFiction Friday! This weekend’s creative assignment will drop in about 8 hours. Are YOU ready to take the plunge??media.tenor.coma man riding a skateboard on a bridgeALT: a man riding a skateboard on a bridge 5152
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 29/05/2026After bitter disappointment in both 100 and 250 NYCM this year, I’ve made the difficult decision to… do the 500! Yes, the @nycmidnight.bsky.social 500-word Fiction Challenge starts in about 19 hours and I clearly have a problem. Learn more (about the comp, not my problem) at nycmidnight.com/500nycmidnight.com500-word Fiction Challenge — nycmidnightThe 500-word Fiction Challenge is an international creative writing competition that challenges participants to create short stories based on genre, action, and object assignments in 48 hours. 6170
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Lisa! Oh yes, I did (luckily) read your story and I am both flattered and scared all at once. Hahahahaha. 110
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Can't help you with that. I just know Amanda was very excited that BareDevils were #69... 010
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Ed told me it's because I'm so used to hearing 1.8x that 1.0 just sounds slow in comparison. The problem with that theory was that as he was telling me this in person, I didn't think THAT was too slow. Hmmmm. 120
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 27/05/2026I tried that joke on her and Ed last week (except mine is 1.8x) and it didn't seem to go over well. I still maintain that 1.0x speed is NOT their actual talking speed. Faaaaar tooooo sloooow. 130
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 27/05/2026"Gerald, what are you looking at?" "It's the neighbours, Marjorie, they're unloading this month's #FuriousFiction story showcase today. I'm trying to hear what they're saying about the top stories!" "Honestly Gerald, just borrow a cup of sugar like a normal person..." 4131
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Very kind. We will see how I go! 3/3 stories submitted is a good start. 020
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 15/05/2026They'll probably swap us round just to annoy you haha. What was your story called? I can go searching now if you like? 120
Deano @deankoorey.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Thought I'd done enough with my story for R2, but once again the judges had other ideas. Good luck to those who are progressing. #historicalfriction 1100