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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

The first draft of my synopsis is 3 pages longer than my novel. That went well. #amwriting #writerslife #writingcommunity #amquerying

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Okay, that's 23 pages of chapter notes completed ready for the #synopsis. Now what the hell am I supposed to do? 😅 I'm thinking of sacrificing a goat... #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #amquerying

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

I don't have the mental bandwidth to publish anything myself, although I'll share a OneDrive folder of the opening 2 chapters of a couple of my completed (and edited) novels when I can message you. Harvester was the first novel I ever wrote, and I'm currently writing book VI in the series!!

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

I'll be refining it solo, but I will have it checked over before sending to agents. Thing is, I write because I enjoy it, and that's enough for me. But, yeah, it would be lovely to gain the validation of a successfully query and then, perhaps, even see my work published!!

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

All those years ago, I was sure I was the greatest writer who ever walked the earth, so sent a single query to my chosen agent, expecting a cheque by return post!! LOL Now I'm a fraction as good as I imagined myself to be, with 11 novels complete!😬

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Beta readers are invaluable, but they are offering an opinion and not the only solution. Get rid if they tell you different!! #WritingCommunity #writerslife #amwriting

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

No, nothing published, and only just working on a query package now. Lots of fun years writing, 16 in all, however.

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Was struggling to see how I could compress 16 pages of chapter bullet notes into a 2 page synopsis. Currently I'm thinking Times New Roman, 3 point, and single line spacing...😅 #synopsis #amwriting #amediting #amquerying #writerslife #WritingCommunity

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

I've written in many genres over the years, but mainly fantasy. I've never written crime fiction, although I did write what I'd categorise as a 'speculative' thriller (which was far, far too long to ever query!!)

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

What I wouldn't give to be able to be objective about my own prose. But I am sure no one really is. It's why I'm always happy to read the opening chapters for other writers. We all need honest critique. #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

I hope that confidence inspires you to write a second novel, and a third. The world needs more books. A lot more!

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

I think the best of creatives are filled with doubts because what they do means so much to them. It's when you stop doubting, the quality of your words tanks. Here's to you inspiring future generations with your prose!

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Halfway through my novel, making ultra-condensed bullet notes for each chapter. They run to eight pages... So, how long does a synopsis have to be?😒 #synopsis #amwriting #amquerying #writerslife #WritingCommunity

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L just L @propagandaministry.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

#goodmorning What if our larger and stronger wild neighbors — our bobcats, our coyotes, our elk, our alligators and cane corsos and horses and macaws — decide that human flesh is the most delicious? What if they've finally had enough of our büllshît?* #writersky #booksky #amwriting

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Is it possible - ever - to read a book you've written and not feel the urge to change something? I guess novels are never finished, just finished 'enough'. #amwriting #amediting #writerslife #WritingCommunity

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Nodding here, fit to shake my head loose!

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

No matter how awesome I think my writing is, there does come a point where I get a little tired of reading it again and again and a-bloody-gain! #amwriting #amediting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writersofBSky

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

That's more or less what I'm doing now but, yes, it still feels like pulling teeth. Here's to hoping the pain is worth it. Eventually.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Ready to level up your birdwatching? 😎 Here’s another 10 birds to keep an eye out for this #BigGardenBirdwatch... From colourful Jays to stealthy Sparrowhawks, who have you spotted on your patch before? PS - Don't forget to sign up: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

Illustrations of 10 less common garden birds: Tree Sparrow (brown with a black cheek spot), Pied Wagtail (black and white with a long tail), Rook (glossy black with a pale beak), Fieldfare (grey head, brown back, speckled chest), Blackcap (male: grey with a black cap, female: brown with a chestnut cap), Common Gull (grey wings, white body), Stock Dove (blue-grey), Jay (pinkish with blue wing patch

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Sarah B. Elisa 🌈✒️ @sarahbelisa.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

🌈📚💙📚 Only on Smashwords for the month of July: Red, like my bleeding heart in your hand is FREE 📕 Prequel novella 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Best friends to 💔 almost lovers Blue, like don't forget about me is 50% off! 💑 #MMRomance #romancelandia 👨‍🦽 #DisabledCharacters 🥈 #2ndChance tinyurl.com/ymt986hu #selfpub #queer

Red, like my bleeding heart in your hand. A Wildflowers of Deliverance Novella by Sarah B. Elisa.

Blue, like don't forget about me. A Wildflowers of Deliverance Novel by Sarah B. Elisa.

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Swati @swati2610.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

An excerpt from an old article published in Stonecrop Review, and later republished by Sugar Sugar Salt. On a memory trail - swati2610.wordpress.com/2020/11/07/o... #writingcommunity #nature

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

I'll be resting it for a while, maybe do a little work on a different novel, but then I'll be out with my tin of word Polish and my grammar duster!😆 Wishing you all the best with your WIP.😃

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Thank you! It's my tenth novel, and this one I feel is worth querying, so fingers crossed!

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

I've just finished the first draft of my #WIP. 🥳 The final 2k took me about as long as the first 70+k! Gonna celebrate with a decaf coffee, and then think about edits before seeking a fresh #betareader or two. #amwritingfantasy #writerslife #WritingCommunity

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

I'm a few hundred words away from finishing my #WIP, the 10th novel I've written and the 1st one I feel is perfect for querying. Took me 16 years (and 10 novels) to reach a point where I feel I'm in with a great chance of wooing an agent. #amquerying #amwriting #Writer

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

I could dine well for a week if I were to upend my keyboard... I... I wish I hadn't said that.🤢

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

When Persephone 'Queen of the Underworld' met Lucifer (who is female in this story.) #WIPsnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Still early in my #WIP, and Theemol is just letting her sense of humour be known... #WIPsnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

From chapter 3 of my #WIP where 'barbecue for one' Ryan is trying hard to come to terms with Theemol's unexpected appearance... #WIPsnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

And she was so much fun to write!

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

When Persephone 'Queen of the Underworld' met Lucifer (who is female in this story.) #WIPsnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Wow, so much said in so few words. Love it! 😍

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Still early in my #WIP, and Theemol is just letting her sense of humour be known... #WIPsnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

From chapter 3 of my #WIP where 'barbecue for one' Ryan is trying hard to come to terms with Theemol's unexpected appearance... #WIPsnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

LOL, I've just been checking my #WIP, ready for #WIPsnips later today (Tuesday) and see the word is 'wait'. I couldn't choose which one to use, so there's gonna be 4 or 5 of 'em incoming... Sorry! #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

My active #WIP didn't have a single 'mission' in it so this is from my other one, Harvester 'V', a high fantasy. #WIPsnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

This is from the opening chapter of my #WIP - the event that is the catalyst for the story. The 'It's' looks like bad grammar, but I promise it's not!!! #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #WIPSnips

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

From midway through my #WIP, the Reluctant Goddess. #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts Religious themes...

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Love it! And l love the panted journey I'm on as well. Never a dead end. No maps, no directions, just the journey.

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

I'm sure he finds a little happiness in the chapters ahead. But, yeah, a barbecue for one is a bit of a low... 😞

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Heather Ivatt @hemivatt.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Calling all writers and readers! #amwritingfantasy #writingcommunity

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Right at the start of chapter 2 on MY #WIP, introducing the second character, 'barbecue for one' Ryan... #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts #WIPsnips

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Gary Rutherford @gavrushka.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

I love me a cat in a story, short or novel length. Someone will be demanding a share of the royalties...

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