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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Sometimes, love doesn’t rest easy. My story Tunnel of Love—coming soon in Stygian Lepus Magazine, Issue 30.

Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

My story “Burn Patterns” appears in the newly released PATTERNS anthology from Bag of Bones Press—now available in paperback on Amazon. 📖 PATTERNS – Bag of Bones Press Anthology (Amazon) #horrorfiction #shortstories #writerslife #publication #darkfiction #BurnPatterns #BagOfBonesPress

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

This is the cover for the upcoming anthology, Patterns from @bagbonespress. My story, Burn Patterns, is included. The book will be available in paperback and e-book formats in July. #WritingCommunity #Anthology #ShortStory #BagBonesPress

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

My short story Burn Patterns has been accepted for the anthology Patterns by Bag of Bones Press! Coming soon. Burn Patterns follows a man who begins receiving cryptic messages in his notebook—and on his toast. #writingcommunity #BagOfBonesPress #ShortStory

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

How to write a short story: You have an idea. You develop the idea. You write a first draft. You edit and edit and edit. You submit. You get rejected 49 times out of 50. You finally get accepted. You get published. And then no one reads what you’ve written. And then you have an idea…

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Got my physical copy of Stygian Lepus magazine, issue number 23, where my story, Not for Me the Grinding, appears. Adding it to my collection. #amwriting #WritingCommunity #Horror #Fiction

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Posted I had a 10-second role in The Toxic Avenger (1984)—adlibbed one line, director kept it. Cue the internet: — “Liar” — “Prove it” — “Simpleton” Social media: now a gathering place for the joyless, the bitter, and the chronically irate. #ToxicAvenger

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

I’m past the days of engaging with Trump supporters who, when confronted with facts, call you a cunt. My strategy is just to sit back and watch as Mar-a-Lardo comes for their Social Security, free lunches for their children, daycare programs, etc. They asked for it. Fuck Trump

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

My flash fiction piece, psychopomp, will be published by flash phantoms at the end of March. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #FlashFiction

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Still no takers on my bridge. Wouldn’t you like to own your own bridge? All offers will be entertained with scrutiny and eager nodding of head.

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

My short story, Tiny Acts of Vengeance, has been accepted by The Brussels Review . That makes six acceptances in less than three months! I just might be getting good at this stuff! @BrusselsReview #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #LiteraryMagazine

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Bridge still for sale. Cheap. No takers?

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Story Ideas Story ideas are everywhere—sometimes we just need to know where to look. Over the next few tweets, I’ll share some places to find inspiration for your next story. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Anyone interested in buying a bridge?

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Read It Out Loud Hearing your story exposes clunky sentences, awkward pacing, and unnatural dialogue. Reading out loud turns your inner critic into your best editor. #WritingCommunity

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Yesterday I sat down and wrote 700 words, and then picked over every single sentence to make it perfect and to fit in with the other scenes of my story. But I’m sure when I look at it today it’ll be wrong, all wrong. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Strengthen Dialogue In revisions, read dialogue out loud. Does it sound natural for each character? Does it reveal more than it says? Authentic dialogue is a game-changer. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Cut What Doesn’t Serve In revision, be ruthless. If a scene doesn’t advance the plot or reveal character, it has to go—no matter how well-written it is. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Focus on Character Arcs In revision, ask: Does your protagonist change by the end? Is their arc believable and satisfying? Characters who grow leave a lasting impact. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Start with Structure When revising a short story, begin with the big picture. Does every scene serve the plot? Are the stakes clear? Structure first, sentences later. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

I’m no expert—just a writer learning as I go. I’ll be sharing some thoughts on revising short stories based on what I’ve read and what I’ve picked up in classes. Hope it helps, and feel free to share your tips too! #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Not giving away my writing anymore. I’m only submitting my stories to paying markets. I’ve done enough to establish myself. Let the rejections roll in. #WritingCommunity #amwriting

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Actions Reveal Character What a character does—especially under pressure—reveals who they really are. Words are easy. Actions are truth. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Motivation is Everything A character’s choices should always come back to what they want—freedom, revenge, love, redemption. Clear motives turn actions into a story. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Vulnerability Creates Connection “We remember characters who hurt, who doubt, who want something desperately. Vulnerability turns a name on a page into a person we care about. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Spending more time on social media than writing. Got to get my priorities in line! #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Contradictions Make Characters Real A ruthless killer who feeds stray cats. A cynical detective who still believes in justice. Contradictions make characters feel human. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Well, I’m not in the USA, either. I’m in the Canary Islands. I go to Italy every chance I get.

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

I love Italy. But I especially love Sicily. I would love to live in Palermo, and ride a bicycle down the street every day with a cap and Italian bread in a basket in the front yelling Bongiorno everyone in the street.

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

My flash fiction piece, Not for Me the Grinding, a story of trauma revealed, has been accepted for publication by Stygian Lepus magazine issue 23 Thank you @StygianLepus ! #WritingCommmunity #AmWriting #FlashFiction

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Flaws Make Characters Memorable “Perfect characters are forgettable. It’s the flaws—their doubts, mistakes, and struggles—that make them unforgettable. Embrace the imperfections. #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Characters are the heart of any story. They drive the plot, evoke emotion, and stay with readers long after the last page. Let’s talk about what makes characters unforgettable. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

The Right Yes is Coming “One day, a ‘yes’ will make you forget a hundred ‘no’s. Keep writing. Keep submitting. The right acceptance is worth the wait. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity”

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Rejection Hurts, But It’s Not the End Rejection stings, no doubt. Allow yourself to feel it, then get back up. The only failed writer is the one who stops writing. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Rejection is Not a Verdict A rejection doesn’t mean your writing is bad. It means it wasn’t the right fit. Keep submitting until you find the right home for your work. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Rejection is Proof You’re in the Game Rejection isn’t failure—it’s proof you’re submitting. Every ‘no’ means you’re one step closer to a ‘yes.’ Keep going. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Rejection isn’t the end—it’s just one step closer to acceptance. Stephen King’s Carrie was rejected 30 times. J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter was turned down by 12 publishers. Every great writer has faced rejection. What matters is persistence. Let’s talk about it. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

How about a mundane tweet on this fine morning? Today will submit two stories. Again. They have been rejected a lot, but are good pieces. One is flash, another a macabre comedy. I will also buy fresh juice. The End. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Keep Showing Up Doubt never fully disappears—but neither should you. Keep writing. Keep showing up. One word at a time. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Doubt Means You Care Doubt isn’t proof that you’re a bad writer—it’s proof that you care. Push through it. Your story is worth telling. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Progress Over Perfection You don’t have to write something brilliant today. You just have to write. Words can be fixed. A blank page can’t. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

The Inner Critic Lies That voice in your head saying you’re not good enough? It’s lying. Doubt is loud, but your story is louder. Keep writing. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Every writer doubts themselves at some point. The words feel clumsy, the ideas seem weak, and the inner critic never shuts up. But doubt isn’t proof you’re failing—it’s proof you care. Keep writing. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Doubt is Part of the Process Every writer doubts their work. The trick isn’t eliminating doubt—it’s writing through it. The words don’t have to be perfect, they just have to exist. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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Peter M. Mangiaracina @iclaudius.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Show Their Vulnerabilities “Strength isn’t just in power—it’s in vulnerability. Show what your character fears, who they trust, and what breaks them. That’s where their humanity lies. #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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