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Quinn Qincaid

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Diverting & Engaging Writerprenuer | Bad Influence | Fancentric Intellectual Property Strategist | Loves caffeine, games, & memes | qincaid.taplink.ws

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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 21h
The best metaphor I've seen for world building is that it it's like you car engine: The reader doesn't need to look under the hood, but they'll know something's wrong when the engine catches on fire. #amediting (So does that make editing the check engine light? 🤔)
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 21h
Odd Thought: I've seen lots of paranormal hunting stories. But I haven't seen too many Paranormal Clean-Up Crews - Ya know, teams whose job it is to neutralize the paranormal activity and then rehabilitate the area to use by normies (get the ectomop!). #Spooktober #SpookySzn
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Chronic Illness Humor @chronicillness.bsky.social · 23h
@whattodoHQ   Resting before I'm completely fucked is apparently a skill I'm still learning
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
"If you ain't lookin', you ain't wantin'." A guy said this to people we caught trespassing on his land. His take was that these people may or may not be scoping the place for items to steal. But visibility is important for all desire. People need to see what you have to offer.
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
HOT TAKE: When I see $5000+ in Halloween decorations on your lawn, I expect high quality name brand candy – not withered fruit. I normally don’t tell people how to practice their holidays: But c’mon! #Halloween #Spooktober #SpookySzn (At least do dried sugar-fruit. Like dates!)
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Drop some muscles
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Buff Richard Watterson Flexes
ALT: Buff Richard Watterson Flexes
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Spooktober - That wonderful time of year where I remember getting free candy as a kid. As an adult, the candy isn't free... But I can buy as many bags as I want for myself! 👻
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Structure creates freedom. Boundaries protect spaces. Paths create possibility. Gates allow entry. And broken milkshake machines will have you pining for what could have been.
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Introduce yourself as an anime character.
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Cute Anime Fox Ponta
ALT: Cute Anime Fox Ponta
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
My Civilian Alter Ego (CAE) is really pushing in the trenches this week with outside work. But it's Friday Eve.... I just need to hold out a little longer. #weekend (Who else knows the struggle?)
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Sherry Briscoe @sherrybriscoe.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
WHISPERS FROM THE MUSE — Inspiration for Word Weavers & Dream Chasers #sherrybriscoe #amwriting #authorlife #books #creativewriting #indieauthors #writer #stories #writingadvice #writinglife #writingtips #bookaholic #bookworms #ilovebooks #ilovereading #goodreads #creativity #bookstagram
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
This Spooktober, I'm mindful of campfire stories – Specifically, why we tell them. They're entertaining, sure. But spooky stories serve a purpose: survival. Spooky stories either encourage their audience to avoid a danger, or have the wisdom and courage to face it. #amwriting
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Yesterday I talked about trying horror as a scifi writer. Today, I'm reminded that a horror writer like Poe was into scifi. I know it's important to niche down for the algorithm, but that makes me think we've lost our creative breadth.
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Oct 7 marks the death of Edgar Allen Poe. Poe is (rightly!) remembered for his poems. But Poe also wrote detective stories. And his first and only novel "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket" (1838) was the first modern science fiction novel! www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/5...
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The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket
Comprising the details of a mutiny and atrocious butchery on board the American brig Grampus, on her way to the South Seas, in the month of June, 18...
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Oct 6 Is National Noodle Day! For me, rice noodles from the local Asian Outlet are the way to go. Ramen noodles are a must, but the rice elbow macaroni are perfect in just about any soup or stew.
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
It always struck me how we write in neat little categories, when life doesn't live like that. Spooky Season is a great reminder that there are times in life for a little bit of everything. #amwriting #WritingCommunity (I may even borrow some horror elements for a story or two)
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Today's workday definitely had more work than day...
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
HOT TAKE: If they’re going to keep acting like they own the place, then we need laws every bit as strict against HOAs as we do Tenant Laws against landlords.
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Some people see going back to older video games across generations as some form of cultural decay. I'd remind these people that we've played chess for at least 1500 years THAT WE KNOW OF. Field Games enjoy generational support for their sports teams. Gaming together is culture.
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Gentle taps of falling rain. Crunching leaves marking footfalls. The twin smells of cider & pumpkin spice, and savory wood fire smoke. And the incessant yelling and arguing back and forth of neighbors over anything and everything, never to STFU. Yep, it's Fall in the old hood.
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Spooky Season Tip: Pumpkins aren't just for carving. Yes pumpkins make spice and pies, but you can bake them like sweet potatoes. IMHO roasted pumpkin slices go great with sour cream, chives, and a touch of garlic powder. And don't forget to collect and roast & salt the seeds.
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The more you try to control the world, the more you lose yourself.
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Sherry Briscoe @sherrybriscoe.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
WHISPERS FROM THE MUSE — Inspiration for Word Weavers & Dream Chasers #sherrybriscoe #amwriting #authorlife #books #creativewriting #indieauthors #writer #stories #writingadvice #writinglife #writingtips #bookaholic #bookworms #ilovebooks #ilovereading #goodreads #creativity #bookstagram
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Been thinking about Theme in writing lately. It's weird. Like with your eye catching symmetry, most people's brains get the patterns of theme being there or not, even if they can't verbalize it. It's like a mental Rorschach Test. #WritingCommunity #amwriting
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Boo on food allergies. I remember when life was about food tasting good instead of hurting you.
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Hellishchildren @hellishchildren.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Political cartoon by Jim Benton 
A casual party for adults, but everyone has extremely wide-open shocked unhappy expressions.
One man: I read this article and it said that, apparently, there was this time in US history when we didn't all stagger around in horrified disbelief.
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Jess Piper Fan Page 💙 📚 @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🤔 @piperformissouri.bsky.social @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social @unauthorizedbeast.bsky.social @jbminatra.bsky.social @papillonjaune77.bsky.social @mlipsitt.bsky.social @j1j2.bsky.social @lyndapole.bsky.social @sheilaharris.bsky.social @tonyhq1985.bsky.social @naelairone.bsky.social @tjsbam.bsky.social
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Doom Legacy spoke of DOOM 1993 saying, “DOOM shall never die, only the players.” With its amazing modding community, I say: Project Zomboid shall forever be undead. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chk_... PZ is an amazing way to celebrate spooky season all year round.
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Project Zomboid First Person with Unlimited Render Distance + DLSS 5 4X (Project Viewpoint)
YouTube video by Pukis
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
October 1st is International Coffee Day! A tip of my hat to everyone today indulging in the brew that is true.
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Tomorrow starts spooky month. So excited! As a kid, this time of year was about costumes and candy. Now as an adult, I celebrate the season by listening to allegedly true spooky, scary, paranormal, and even cryptid stories.
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Many people fear the future. It’s easy to spot when someone is stuck in the past. But that fear is just as real for people addicted to the present.
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
It's National Coffee Day here in the states - International Coffee Day is October 1st. I say that that Coffee is so nice, I'll Holiday twice.
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
At least when I grammar goof on my posts, you know I'm a person and not a Chatbot.
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
FFS my brain this morning is editing what I write BEFORE I can even get it down right now... #Writingcommunity (Meditative Chanting: You can't edit a blank page... You can't edit a blank page... You can't edit a blank page...)
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
It's Coffee Day (Sep 29) Eve. I feel like a holiday that celebrates coffee needs more love - I'm talking lawn decorations. A traditional Coffee Day cake. Definitely an exchange of gift cards to expose loved ones to new brands.
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Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Write Query Hook @writequeryhook.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"If you reveal your secrets to the wind, you should not blame the wind for revealing them to the trees" — Khalil Gibran #writingcommunity
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
MY WORLD BUILDING BRAIN: This is great! But I must lockdown details get out until it's finished... No! I gotta tell everyone right now—Stop! No, I must keep it in... Ugh! MY QUERYING BRAIN: Well, I wrote a book... And it's about, ya know... stuff. #writerslife (Why brain, why?)
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
It's National Corned Beef Hash Day! A great addition to scramblers. I make this planetside in a pinch: I like to fry up an onion and a sweet potato in olive oil, and open up a can of corned beef. I put a couple fried eggs on top and I'm in business. www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/corn...
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For the Heartiest Breakfast, Turn to This Corned Beef Hash
This classic corned beef hash recipe has everything: corned beef, potatoes, and onions. It’s great on its own, but even better served with eggs.
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Illusions aren’t easy to maintain, but they are comfortable.
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I had a random introspection about clothes. As a kid, I outgrew everything so fast I learned to not get invested in an outfit that wouldn't fit before the end of the year. Fast forward to my 20s and I was brushing shoes, steaming clothes, and had sewing kits for suit buttons.
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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#authorsuccess #writingtips #writinginspiration #authors #writerlife
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Does planning fun defeat the purpose?
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"Lean and Mean" is a metaphor thrown around quite a bit. And it's often made with Lions and Wolves used as symbols. Personally, I'd rather be more like a Polar Bear or a Rhino – Racked and Stacked to the point I do what I want while the group predators clear from my path.
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I love Fall weather. I always have. Especially as my Civilian Alter-Ego. The cool after Summer. The overcast of a parade of clouds. The carpet of leaves. The fact the weather gets too intense to do manual labor outside when I get a case of "I don't want to" is merely a bonus.
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I don't know what it is about crunchy foods, but they make the best snacks! 🍿 ... Yeah, I know I'm supposed to say profound things to influence the algorithm and gain visibility. But life without good food and good cheer just isn't living.
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
For me, I need white noise - best if it's ambient noise that fits the scene. When it comes to music, it's VERY rare I can write anything with music. Like you I can't have lyrics. It's only instrumentals, and even then it's for very specific and/or highly emotional scenes. TL;DR: Everything, kinda.
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The Jetsons premiered 64 years ago today. Folding briefcase flying cars have been an engineering goal ever since. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTq6...
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The Jetsons Theme Song | Warner Bros. Classics
YouTube video by Warner Bros. Classics
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
ME: I love Fall weather down on Earth! ALSO ME: I wonder what terrible weather exists on inhospitable alien planets! #amwriting
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Quinn Qincaid @qincaid.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I don't care what the issue is: Listen to the people who care about you – Especially over the people who don't. Even if they don’t have it all right, you know they’re still for you.
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