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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Sages of the Indie world - lend me your wisdom! What is up with Goodreads? How do I get my book listed? I have made the requisite forum post, but nothing has happened. Must I simply wait on the gods? #booksky #bskybookclub #fantasybooksky #booktok #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Massive couple of days. This whole self-publishing bizzo is hard work! - Typesetting done - Final page count obtained - ISBN barcode generated - Final cover size confirmed - Cover art (almost) done ! #booksky #bskybookclub #fantasybooksky #booktok #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

On a scale of zero to losing-the-lid-on-your-favourite-lunchbox, how annoyed would you be if your final word count came out at 159909? Asking for a friend... #booksky #bskybookclub #fantasybooksky #booktok #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I have now actioned all the edits from my fantastic editor. Now it's time for the final-final-v12-use_this_one read-through before going to typesetting. No pressure! #booksky #bskybookclub #fantasybooksky #booktok #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Here is a friendly reminder that if you are staring at a blank page and don't know where to start, just write something - anything. You can always delete it later. The important thing is to start! #booksky #bskybookclub #fantasybooksky #booktok #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

There is something to be said for separating the art from the artist, especially in cases where the artist is long dead and was, at least to some extent, a product of their time. #booksky #bskybookclub #fantasybooksky #booktok #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

How soon is too soon? My poor noodle is full of awesome alt-steampunk ideas, but I am busy publishing my fantasy trilogy. If only there were 5 of me! (1x writing, 1x editing, 1x day job, 2x fun!) #booksky #bskybookclub #fantasybooksky #booktok #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

She'll be right (Australian). Usage: Phrase commonly uttered when the shop is out of jalapenos, but they do have the jalapeno/chilli combo. Commonly followed by a period of reflection upon one's life choices. #booksky #bskybookclub #fantasybooksky #booktok #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writersky

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

What better way to spend a Saturday? Vagabond isn't even out yet and I'm already preparing book 2 for final editing. I will fix it a nice lunch for the road, and it will come back better than new! #booksky #bskybookclub #fantasybooksky #booktok #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Thanks to everyone who has already registered their interest as ARC readers. There is still time to register your EOI if you like free books and supporting indie authors! forms.gle/5WVUkGBJYaZH... #booksky #bskybookclub #fantasybooksky #booktok #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

You know, the people who will end up having to solve the climate crisis will need to be bold, creative and ingenious. Just as well we're not outsourcing kids' creative learning to... Oh... oh no... #booksky #bskybookclub #fantasybooksky #booktok #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

You know how when you spend hours looking at fonts and just can't find the right one, you go and make your own? That's normal, right? #booksky #bskybookclub #fantasybooksky #booktok #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Friends, Romans, gentlepersons, lend me your ears! EOIs are now open for ARC Readers for Vagabond. If you are interested, please submit the form below: forms.gle/ah1Y6KJ5DBtF... #booksky #bskybookclub #fantasybooksky #booktok #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

My colleague likes 27 because it's a prime multiplied by the square of a prime. I like 25 because it's all fives and very satisfying, and feels like an even number even though it's odd. Obviously, even numbers are the best. My sister prefers 25 because 27 is too pointy. This is normal, right?

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

1/5 You guys, I have a question. When I was a teenager going through the worst time in my life, fantasy books were my escape. I loved epic fantasy where things could look hopeless, ... #booksky #bskybookclub #fantasybooksky #booktok #indieauthor #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Ever wondered what happens when a nerd writes a book? Here is my writing tracker from a major structural edit. I had 75k written before I started, and 126k at the end. This was all the "too hard" stuff I'd ignored in the first draft. #BookSky #fantasybooksky #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Who wants to play a game? It's called 'Commas Are The Worst'. I just got my draft back from my editor. It originally had 9996 commas. How many do you think will be there after implementing the edits? Watch this space for the answer... #BookSky #fantasybooksky #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I mean, sure, it took a long time to write my trilogy, fitting it in around work and uni and life. AI could have done it quicker. But then I wouldn't have had that joy or that sense of achievement. What would be the point? #BookSky #fantasybooksky #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Mid-winter, slightly above freezing. Editing day. I just made myself a coffee, but I forgot to boil the kettle. My first sip was not what I expected. Still, I paid for that jar of instant, so I guess I'm having an iced latte now. #BookSky #fantasybooksky #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Good news, everyone. I've invented a new word. Spontan (verb): The act of doing a thing spontaneously. "Do you think we should plan?" "Nah, let's just spontan." You're welcome. #BookSky #fantasybooksky #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

There was this one time when I was renovating the garage and I had a pile of junk to throw away and instead of paying to take it to the tip, I jammed it into my bin week by week. Even back then, I wasn't this excited for bin day... #BookSky #fantasybooksky #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Spare a thought for those of us living next to primary schools where the band is learning to play Baby Shark. #BookSky #fantasybooksky #writingcommunity #writersky #amwriting

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Instead of going to sleep last night like a responsible adult, I lay there for a long time thinking about the 'er/ee' relationship (e.g. payer/payee, employer/employee).

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Did you, an average human, ever just wake up one morning and think to yourself, "I'm should write a book"? I mean, sure there are authors out there who do this all the time, but what about you, a normal non-author person? Just on a whim.

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Why yes, thank you, I do like my romantic sub-plots wholesome and empowering. My sauteed veges, on the other hand? Covered in... yoghurt, you say, and full of spice? Don't mind if I do. HashtagTabascoTheSizeOfMyHead!

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Next time you have pupil-dilating eyedrops at the optometrist, I can definitely recommend looking in the mirror. It would be horrifying, if only you could see a damned thing.

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Having no green thumbs whatsoever, I was hesitant to make a garden. But I wanted to do my bit to support local biodiversity, so I gave it a shot. Today, the biodivetsities arrived! Success!

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I like to think of myself as a storyteller, not a content creator. Maybe I am a dinosaur in this modern age of AI and social media and 'spicy' - but honestly, I write for the pleasure of it. If you are looking for something fresh and genuine, keep an eye out for Vagabond! Coming soon...

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

So I hear you like to spice things up. Ever bought Tabasco Sauce by the gallon? I haven't been this excited for an online delivery in a long, long time...

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William Reid (Author) 🇦🇺 @williamreid-author.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Genuine question for the fantasy readers out there - what is the one thing you love most about the genre? I'll start: for me, it's all about the characters. I'd rather have a slightly incompetent but well-meaning hero than a cruel, perfectly tanned Eros. Give me someone I can relate to!

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