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firstfish144.bsky.social @firstfish144.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

FFYW-Sept25 edition: goal challenge accepted. Upon this sacred pen, I do solemnly swear that I shall generate all the previously promised stories, short bits, and feature pieces for The Help Desk: Year 2 and Fall of Year 3. I am soooo behind. #writingcommunity #amwriting #ffyw #writersblock

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

The countdown to Fight For Your Write begins! Seven days (not including today) until we begin. Who's joining us? This event is perfect for anyone who enjoyed #nanowrimo! #writingcommunity #amwriting #writesky You participate here on Bluesky or on our Discord server: discord.gg/Hj9X4cc3N7

Fight For Your Write is a month-long customizable writing challenge which takes place during September. The goal? Whatever you'd like! 25K words of your novel, thirty pages of script, five short stories, or just to write everyday—however you prefer to track your progress!

All you have to do is write! You can keep us updated on your progress using the #FFYW tag, follow @writersblockds for tips, questions, check-ins, and fun events, or join our Discord server at: discord.gg/writingcommunity.

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Fight For Your Write returns! We previously hosted #FFYW in June and we'll be hosting on again this September! Details in the poster below. This event is perfect for anyone hoping to fill the hole left behind by #campnano & #nanowrimo! #writingcommunity #amwriting #writesky See you soon!

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Aliona Pires Diz @jupelpupel.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

hey, my story took third place in a writing competition on @writersblockds.bsky.social shared third, so it kinda feels like fourth. joy is sharing the place with a bit of disappointment. still, proud of the piece and grateful it resonated with readers. #jupelwrites #WritingContest #AmWriting

Raise the flags of the motherland!…
From the fire escape came the measured, orderly, staccato beat of footsteps.
Boots.
Heavy, sturdy boots—the kind the Motherland issued to soldiers and police. These days, no one could mistake that sound. Its orderliness and inevitability were meant to strike fear in wrongdoers and pride in law-abiding citizens.
I remembered it from childhood—Victory Day parades, ranks of mirror-bright boots coming down hard on warm asphalt—Wham! Wham!—echo snapping off the walls, mingling with balloons and the triumphant blare of trumpets beneath streaming flags…
And now I—who’d never done anything worse than paint on a wall—felt my heart pounding in my throat to that same rhythm, threatening to leap out.
"They won’t have me," flashed through my mind—a desperate, defiant thought, as if I were about to fight them. The brave guardians of order, packed into black armored suits, their faces hidden behind impenetrable helmets. Those helmets made each of them look like faceless terracotta warriors, buried with their emperor in some distant antiquity. And the sound of their steps was just as heavy, inevitable, as if each of them were made of stone…

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Six days left until our August Competition ends--the theme is "Resistance." The challenge is to write a short story in 1000 words or under. It's friendly--the winner gets bragging rights and chooses the next theme! If you're up for it, come join us below! #writingcommunity #amwriting #writesky

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Hey #booksky! What are you all currently reading? 👀 What do you rate it (so far)? Would you recommend it to a friend (it's me, I'm the friend)? 😌

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Author James C Struck @curioussnowflake.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

I…am feeling a little attacked. I don’t do moodboards, making playlists would just distract me from writing, I’m a total packrat and never scrap anything completely, and I have too many words in my head for the other two. The rest….😳🤣😳🤣😳🤣 #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

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inde.s @indeeeeeeeeesii.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Well, this was a fun one! I don't really make moodboards or playlists for any particular reason, and I never really feel guilt for not writing because I don't take it *too* seriously. 🤔 Definitely had projects I started to hate though, and considered quitting more than one. #writingcommunity

A bingo card (titled 'Writer's Block Bingo Card' with the following:

1. stared at the same sentence for 30+ minutes
2. opened your doc only to immediately close it again
3. forgot how to write (no, like, seriously)
4. plotted an entirely new story instead of continuing your existing project
5. felt nothing toward a project you once loved
6. felt guilty for not writing even though you needed the break
7. wondered if you should quit writing altogether
8. scrapped an entire project
9. scheduled a real break to avoid burning out
10. wrote just a little, and realized it still counted
11. did something creative to ‘refill the well’
12. said you’ll try again tomorrow - and DID!
13. treated yourself kindly about not writing
14. read something that reminded you why you love telling stories
15. wrote with no expectations to be perfect
16. made a playlist or moodboard to re-connect with your story

All but 6 and 16 are ticked off with a purple line.

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Hey #writingcommunity! We hosted a 'Writer's Block Bingo Card' on the Discord recently, now we're sharing it with you! How many of these can you tick off? 😱 What are your general thoughts/feelings toward blocks and burnout? #amwriting #writesky

A bingo card (titled 'Writer's Block Bingo Card' with 16 boxes. Here are the sixteen boxes (from left to right, 4 in a row, row by row)

1. stared at the same sentence for 30+ minutes
2. opened your doc only to immediately close it again
3. forgot how to write (no, like, seriously)
4. plotted an entirely new story instead of continuing your existing project
5. felt nothing toward a project you once loved
6. felt guilty for not writing even though you needed the break
7. wondered if you should quit writing altogether
8. scrapped an entire project
9. scheduled a real break to avoid burning out
10. wrote just a little, and realized it still counted
11. did something creative to ‘refill the well’
12. said you’ll try again tomorrow - and DID!
13. treated yourself kindly about not writing
14. read something that reminded you why you love telling stories
15. wrote with no expectations to be perfect
16. made a playlist or moodboard to re-connect with your story

AT the bottom of the card is an invite link to the WB discord server: discord.gg/writingcommunity

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

I love scrolling through #WIPSnips every day! Some great projects and great writers out there, well worth spending some of your time reading a few!😌

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✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Welcome to a new week of #WIPSnips The word for July 28th is "trash" It's Monday and I have to go back to the dentist so I'm feeling very Oscar the Grouch vibes for today. TRASH! 😂 #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

#WIPSnips a bluesky writing community tag
July 28 - trash
Share a line from your WIP with the daily word for inspiration
Use #WIPSnips. Don't forget Alt Text for graphics
Synonyms, variation and vibes are fine.
Support others on the #WIPSnips tag!
Hosted by rosie-j-potter.bsky.social

The image behind the text is a border that is black with stars with a light blue rectangle highlighted by a fuchsia line. An illustrated caticorn holding a pencil and writing in a book with a rose behind one ear is in the lower right corner

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

If you're a micro, flash, or short story writer and want a community to write and submit with, our "Submission Squad" event may be perfect for you! We post submission calls we've found and quite a few folks enter each one! #amwriting #writingcommunity #flashfiction discord.gg/writingcommu...

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✨#WIPSnips✨ A Daily Writing Share Tag @wipsnips.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Here are the #WIPSnips words for next week, July 21st through July 27th. As always, synonyms, variations and ✨vibes✨ are fine. Remember to use Alt Text if you use a graphic. And be supportive! No line editing of other's posts. Typos happen! #WriteSky

The #WIPSnips words for July 21st through July 27th.

July 21 - certify; July 22 - needle; July 23 - minor; July 24 - inside; July 25 - thrive; July 26 - bail; July 27 - apologize.

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World Anvil Worldbuilding @worldanvil.com · 25/07/2025

👑 LET'S! GET! FANCY! Palaces are fabulous settings for stories that say a lot about your world. Learn the difference between a castle & a palace, essentials for luxurious locales & the types of stories that are ideal to set in a palace. WATCH NOW: youtu.be/aC8AfqC9HNI

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Update: the book was WE HUNT THE FLAME by Hafsah Faizal! Surprisingly, five people guessed it correctly!

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Our community story has certainly turned into... something! A goat and a ballerina battle the Tomato God, leading to the ballerina's reincarnation and a reunion with the now-king goat through a portal! What's the strangest story you've ever written? #amwriting #writingcommunity #writesky

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

We are hosting a blind date with a book GIVEAWAY on the Discord today (plus some super cool bonus gifts)! If you think you know what this book is, join us here: discord.gg/writingcommu... and head to the birthday-party channel to enter! #booksky #writingcommunity #writesky

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young adult fantasy
book one of two
pitch contest success story
debut trad-pub book
slowburn enemies to lovers
curses! everywhere, a curse!
disguises!

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Today's birthday activity in the Discord is... ...share a gif that best summarizes your story! So, let's see 'em, Bluesky! What gifs have you got? 👀 #writingcommunity #amwriting #writesky

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

It’s been a week since we wrapped up #FFYW, so let’s take a moment to reflect! ⭐What was your original goal, and how did it go? ⭐What did you learn about yourself or your writing during this challenge? ⭐How do you feel about your project now? ⭐What are your next steps moving forward?

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Happy final day of #FFYW, everyone! Depending on your timezone, you may still be cranking some last words out (I know I am!), so good luck! Thank you all for joining us, whether you participated in the Discord or here on Bluesky. We'll see you in the coming days for reflection! #writingcommunity

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Gerrie Summers @gerriesummersink.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Day 30. Final day of the #FFYW challenge. First, I wasn't chosen for jury duty. YAY! (Same court where R Kelly was on trial. 😬) I still have several chapters to go on the WIP. Today, I made sure I had all of my 6 key #horror novel scenes as per an article by @savannahgilbo.bsky.social #amwriting

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Hope McPherson @hopemcpherson.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Happy last day of #FFYW!! Thank you to my friend @jdcadmon.bsky.social for sharing this group/event with me. It got me out of a writing slump and hopefully I can continue on & finish this draft! This month I wrote & edited a total of 41,090 words! Looking forward to the next event:) #writing

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

We are turning NINE on Discord this year, and to celebrate, we'll be hosting nine days of writing games, fun craft chats, book giveaways, and much more. 🤭 If you want to join our birthday party, you can find us at discord.gg/writingcommunity! #amwriting #writingcommunity #booksky #writesky

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

The end of #FFYW is creeping closer, folks! How has your month looked so far? Are you on track to reach your goal by midnight on Monday? 👀 #writingcommunity #amwriting

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Gerrie Summers @gerriesummersink.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Day 26 #FFYW The MC has been in denial about her new home. Supernatural things have been happening on the property, & she finally gets the courage to ask the groundskeeper about the history of the house and grounds her husband inherited. #amwriting #writingcommunity #bvm

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

We are on the home stretch, #FFYW! Tell us what's happening in your project *right now*? Is your MC in the middle of a disaster? Is your antagonist stirring up trouble? 👀 #amwriting #writingcommunity

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

We’ve passed the halfway point, #FFYW, so lets see how you’re getting along! To recap, what is your goal? How close are you to reaching it? Have you adjusted it at any point, and if so, why? 👀 #amwriting #writingcommunity P.S. It's not too late to join in. Check out our pinned post for more info!

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Gerrie Summers @gerriesummersink.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Day 16. #FFYW Today was a better writing day. Still dreary. Still raining. I worked through chapter 19. Draft 1 is now 60k words. There's so much more to do. 😫 #amwriting #writerslife #writingcommunity #bvm

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T. M. Shannon 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ (he/him) @tmshannonauthor.com · 14/06/2025

So #FFYW, have to go with a few lines of dialogue: "What's that word meaning you're a mindless dumbarse with no idea what's going on?" "Naïve. German I, with the two tittles." "Titty-eyes, whatever. Oh well, you won't be the last one bowled out by that trick." (Yes I know it's called an umlaut)

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Desmond Payne @desmondpayne.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

I've finished 3,885 words over the last two days since I've got some things to tend to over the weekend, though I might squeeze in some mobile typing in my free moments. If you're going to protests this weekend, stay safe and smart. Look out for each other. #FFYW

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Hey #FFYW! We think it's time to see some lines, so quote repost this with your favorite passage written during FFYW (so far)! 🥳 P.S. You got this! Look after yourself, stay safe, and keep writing! #amwriting #writingcommunity #writesky

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T. M. Shannon 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ (he/him) @tmshannonauthor.com · 13/06/2025

Late to the party #FFYW (bad habit, I know) Finished a 3 page interlude chapter and started on the next, but going to cut the few paragraphs of driving into a suburb down to keep it quick Hit my ADHD limit and did something else, happy with that #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #AmWriting (glacially)

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

We have passed the 1/3 mark for Fight For Your Write, everyone! Great work so far! How are you feeling about your project(s) today? How are you staying motivated? #FFYW #writingcommunity #amwriting

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Gerrie Summers @gerriesummersink.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Day 10. #FFYW #WritingCommunity Have you read a novel to get inspiration, then return to writing your WIP and think 🤬 I suck? I read Sky Full of Elephants. Thought "Damn this dude must be a poet." (He is). "My writing is crap." Then I gave myself a break. It's just a first draft. 🤷🏾‍♀️🙃 #amwriting

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Kiffils @kiffils.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Another #FFYW update after a week+ of writing and falling short. 80 minutes was my total for the week, far from the 5 hours I'd set as my goal, yet I'm feeling better than ever! I learned that timers are the most helpful tool for me and I'm not afraid of my outlines anymore, determined for more ✍️💪

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

We are now four days into the #FFYW challenge so let's check-in! How are you doing? Are you finding your goal easier or harder than expected? Goals can be tough even when you choose them yourself—just showing up is half the battle, so great work so far! Keep going! 🥳 #amwriting #writingcommunity

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inde.s @indeeeeeeeeesii.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

I uh... wrote 9k total today? I'm not sure how... but my hands hurt... and my head hurts... rewarding myself with tacos tonight. Unfortunately the 9k wasn't on either main project, but that's okay. My #FFYW goal is to hit 30k this month and I'm basically 1/3 of the way there now so... 🤣 #amwriting

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Desmond Payne @desmondpayne.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Last night, I revamped the opening chapters of my novel, structured it a bit more cleanly while showcasing some of the key technologies in the setting, augmented reality, generative AI, and the Internet of Things all thoroughly creeping into our lives, which is clearly sci-fi. 🤣 But onwards. #FFYW

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inde.s @indeeeeeeeeesii.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

We are NOT off to a good start. I didn't get any words today for #FFYW, simply too distracted with rl/some other shenanigans I had to get done today, and on top of that I don't feel great. Why do this be my luck? 😭 Anyway, I'll try again tomorrow! #amwriting #ornot

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Gerrie Summers @gerriesummersink.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Day 2. Started on draft 2 of the WIP. I went back to Chapter One. I'm pretty satisfied with it. I also started filling out a beat sheet for Act 1 to make sure I stay on track. #FFYW #amwriting #horror #writingcommunity #bvm

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Desmond Payne @desmondpayne.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Anyway, I've finished my outline and research, so I'm into the writing phase now. The weekend was doing its level best to keep from putting fingers to keyboard, but I entered my first 356 words, which above my minimum daily word count, but I've got to do better to meet the Open deadline. #FFYW

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Yay! So happy to have you joining us, Gerrie! Good luck with your second draft! 💪🥳

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inde.s @indeeeeeeeeesii.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Not a huge win for me today (I never write much on the weekends), so only about 400 words. Still, I'll take it! My goal is to write 30k this month but I'm not feeling bad about being behind already. Plenty of time to catch up. 🥳 #amwriting #FFYW

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

There's less than an hour until midnight ET, which means day one of #FFYW is nearly over. What did you achieve today? How are you feeling? Are you ready for the week ahead? 👀💪 #writingcommunity #amwriting #writesky

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Hope McPherson @hopemcpherson.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Happy 1st day of #FFYW. I have 2 projects I want to work on. I suppose my main goal is to try to write daily. Get some words down. Maybe finish one of them. I’ll use this post for my daily updates. Good luck to all who are participating! Happy June🌞 #amwriting #monthlychallenge

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Just ONE more day before Fight For Your Write begins, #writingcommunity! Who's going to be participating with us? We have some fun plans for #FFYW on Bluesky, and more events planned for the future, so do follow along! We're confident you'll have a great time. 🤩 #amwriting #writesky #booksky

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Two days, #writingcommunity! Are you ready for Fight For Your Write to begin? 😱 #FFYW #amwriting #amquerying #writesky

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Writer's Block @writersblockds.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Four days until #FFYW begins, #writingcommunity. Have you decided what your goal will be yet? 😱 We have a thread on our page with advice for choosing one, if you need some help! #amwriting #amquerying

A poster that reads:

FIGHT FOR YOUR WRITE
JUNE 1ST - JUNE 30TH

WHAT IS #FFYW?
Fight For Your Write is a month-long customizable writing challenge which takes place during June. The goal? Whatever you'd like! 25K words of your novel, thirty pages of script, five short stories, or just to write everyday—however you prefer to track your progress!

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?
All you have to do is write! You can keep us updated on your progress using the #FFYW tag, follow @writersblockds for tips, questions, check-ins, and fun events, or join our Discord server at: discord.gg/writersblock.

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