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Working Writers @workingwritersshow.bsky.social · 23h

Pete Aldin and Bryan Chaffin explore whether writing competitions are worth entering, from the benefits of awards to the realities of judging and rejection. They also discuss what writers can learn by being judges—and why a strong opening matters when your book is competing. workingwriters.io/20...

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

1,200 words down today. Mostly good words. Yay me! The next three days will be nonstop podcasting days. Looking forward to getting back to this story on Thursday.

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Plot builds momentum and gives the reader a reason to turn the page, while human behavior drives the reader’s emotional investment. A look at character motivation in fiction. geektells.com/blog/2026/10...

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Why Did They Do That? Character Motivation in Fiction

Character motivation in fiction is about more than what happens next. Understanding why characters act gives a story its emotional weight.

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Another 1,000 words today. That makes roughly 10K words since I focused (again) on Inside the Mirror. Yay me!

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

From today's reread of some earlier chapters: "I told you to fuck off, clown." My work here is done. ::dusts hands::

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Hey everyone, @peterjaldin.bsky.social needs some followers for this Backerkit campaign so he can get it off the ground. Can you give it a follow? www.backerkit.com/c/projects/p...

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Father Son Blades & Blood

Get notified when Father Son Blades & Blood launches on BackerKit!

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

White Bird by It's a Beautiful Day. Have you listened to this 6s masterpiece recently? Ever? It's so worth your time. Let me know your thoughts! music.apple.com/us/album/whi...

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White Bird by It's A Beautiful Day on Apple Music

Song · 1969 · Duration 6:11

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

1,400 words all told today. Now to get home and feed Ichabod WHO IS OBVIOUSLY STARVING TO DEATH! #doglife

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Jupiter's Eye has been good for my writing. Today's 1,000 (+!) words saw Mason caught between two Nazi patrols facing off against nutso AI-controlled clowns. Things got messy. All a virtual day in the life of a 21st century private dick. Mason Truman, PI, FTW. www.jupiterseyebookcafe.com

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Jupiter's Eye Book Cafe

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Cake's cover of "I Will Survive" (Gloria Gaynor) is just so good. First of all, the slowed down tempo lets you really wallow in the lyrics. And John McCrea sings so far behind the beat, it further emphasizes the anger and "fuck you" triumph of this beautiful story. music.apple.com/us/album/i-w...

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I Will Survive by CAKE on Apple Music

Song · 1996 · Duration 5:09

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Peter J. Aldin Writes Fantasy & Sci-Fi @peterjaldin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

My fave episode yet! What are stories about if not characters. Includes exercises authors can do at home. (Find out who I based one of my villains on). Audio only this ep as we nail down some tech issues. #writers #writing #amwriting #writelife #authors #books #mc #characters #sffbooks #litfic

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Wrap your eyeballs and earholes around this on!

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Just two more days for this sale. Just think, you'd be able to say you bought before I was famous! #solucky

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Peter J. Aldin Writes Fantasy & Sci-Fi @peterjaldin.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We talked about #introverts and the world of people, about not rushing into things, about needing #humans in an A.I.-influenced world. And, as always, about #writing. #betaread #amwriting #amawriter #authors #booksky #drafts

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Accidental Intelligence is on sale for $0.99 until 9/29. Winner of a Silver Medal in the 2026 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards and a finalist in the SPSFC 4. books2read.com/u/bxKe0q

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A line from my WIP, Inside the Mirror: "Huh," he sent. "Looks like we can add 'What do AIs consider art?' to my list of questions I never knew I cared nothing about."

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Accidental Intelligence is on sale for $0.99—for the first time ever. The sale lasts until September 29th, available everywhere ebooks are sold. geektells.com/blog/2026/09...

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Accidental Intelligence on Sale for $0.99

Accidental Intelligence is on sale for $0.99—for the first time ever. The sale lasts until September 29th everywhere ebooks are sold.

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T.K. Toppin @tktoppin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Oh, look who has a sale! Accidental Intelligence by Bryan Chaffin ( @geektells.bsky.social ) is currently .99c - grab it now before the sale ends. Cyberpunk, sci-fi, mystery - what's not to love about it. Oh, and a Readers' Favorite Silver Medal receipent. Well deserved! books2read.com/u/bxKe0q

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Accidental Intelligence by Bryan Chaffin

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This cover is so luscious! And those edges! A little birdy named Pete told me that once these signed special editions are gone, no more foil cover, no more foil edges! (Link in 🧵)

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hoist this puppy on my TBR! At 99 cents, that's an easy one. Bought on Apple Books.

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Crossed 50K words on my WIP. Mason is learning some uncomfortable possible-truths. Those damned AIs... 😬

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I am so jealous of everyone who will get to read this brilliant, twisty little twisted story of JD's for the first time. Preorder!

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

"Valerie Loves Me" by Material Issue is a perfect song. Feel free to discuss. 🎶 "I only hope that she remembers me..." 🎵 And then thank me for reminding you this gem exists. kthxbai

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Thank heavens for Nine Inch Nails for a writing soundtrack. That is all.

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"King Liam, First of His Name!" That's what he'll call himself when he makes it back. He's gonna strike it rich in the Oort Cloud. Should be easy, right? This FREE short story is available wide and needs more reviews. books2read.com/u/3ngKV8

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King Liam, First of His Name: A Short Story from the Universe of Accidental Intelligence by Bryan Chaffin

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Peter J. Aldin Writes Fantasy & Sci-Fi @peterjaldin.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This was a fun discussion (available on multiple podcasting platforms). And I learned STUFF about Scrivener I did not know. #workingwriters #writinglife #amwriting #paperbackwriter #newauthor #lovewriting #indieauthors #indiewriters #iwannawrite

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

As promised, a clean(er) screen. 😅

Back at it at Jupiter's Eye Book Cafe—with MOAR cleaner screen!

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Peter J. Aldin Writes Fantasy & Sci-Fi @peterjaldin.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Learning by giving feedback. This was a lively and practical discussion with my writing bro @geektells.bsky.social Check it out. (Audio version available if you're on the move). #booksky #author #authors #writinglife #writers #writing

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I'm at Jupiter's Eye Book Cafe writing (and by writing, I mean posting on the socials). It's really a lovely spot. Tons of SciFi and Fantasy, and tasty coffee. (I know my screen is filthy.) Semi-related, Harvey Danger's first album is so good. Great lyrics, melodies, and instrumentation.

Inside Jupiter's Eye BookCafe, in Spokane.

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

What? Oh, this ol' thing? geektells.com/blog/2026/09...

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

On today's walk with Ichabod, we had one of those perfect days. The air was just the tiny bit chilly, but the sun kissed us with warmth whenever it peeked from behind the clouds. Didn't think to grab a pic.

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

This was a great chat. Be sure and let us know what you think of the show!

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Nick Snape 💙🐉⚔️🪐📚 @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Don’t miss out on this insightful and passionate #scifibooks #bookreview of my new #sciencefiction novel as well some great examples of others in the genre. Thank you so much!

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Working Writers @workingwritersshow.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Meet Pete Aldin - In this blog post, we are introduced to Pete Aldin. workingwriters.io/20...

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Saying no to the info dump is so important. This was a great discussion.

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 03/09/2026

Check out these first lines from a few indie fantasy & sci-fi novels! If any jump out at you, make sure to follow the author so you can learn more about their work. Featuring @writerwoodruff.bsky.social, @toritalks2.bsky.social, @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social, and @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social.

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Bryan Chaffin @geektells.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Brilliant! And a much needed little bright splash in this, the dumbest timeline ever.

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Working Writers @workingwritersshow.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The Art of Not Explaining - Trust your readers! Pete and Bryan discuss worldbuilding through characters, and resisting the urge to explain everything. They look at published examples, and explain why it’s fine for readers not to understand everything right away. workingwriters.io/20...

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