writingexcuses.bsky.social - Profile | ThreadSky | a Reddit-style client for Bluesky

In February's Q&A we got some fantastic questions from our Patreon members! First up, is it okay to use AI in worldbuilding? Watch below for the response from @sandratayler.bsky.social & @nirele.bsky.social youtu.be/o5vzOAAis1E?...

submitted 1 day ago • 0 comments

What does your main character fear and how can you use the other characters in your story to build on those fears? Our latest episode all about stakes and fears go in depth into this topic and gives some homework to help you build tension by starting with your characters.

submitted 2 days ago • 0 comments

Do what works for YOUR brain is always our main advice! SO glad you found what worked for you!

submitted 15 days ago • 1 comment

Last day to apply for a 2025 scholarship to one of our retreats!!! writingexcuses.com/scholarships/

submitted 26 days ago • 0 comments

HAPPY FRIYAY!! We've got the questions from the January Patreon Q&A up on YouTube! Check it out and if you'd like to join in for February, we have a free seven day trial available and the Q&A will be on February 18th (I'll let you do the math) www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

submitted 26 days ago • 2 comments

This year we're going to be focusing on your toolbox since we constantly say it's about tools, not rules, but what are those tools? Listen to the season to find out! youtube.com/shorts/azJbV...

submitted 27 days ago • 1 comment

Continuing our series of what do attendees love best about our retreats, let's hear from Kris who joined us for our 2024 (re)Generate retreat! Registration open now for the 2025 retreats! (AND scholarship applications open until Friday night at midnight!) youtube.com/shorts/EDdEj...

submitted 30 days ago • 0 comments

Hey guess what? We have scholarships available for our retreats AND there is less than two weeks to apply! Submit your application by January 31st to be considered! writingexcuses.com/scholarships/

submitted 35 days ago • 1 comment

Check out our latest episode drop from our 2024 Writing Excuses Cruise! Q&A with guests @markdoesstuff.bsky.social and @katemckean.bsky.social who joined us as guest instructors. Once you've listened to our episode (link in comments) let us know who you asked about their writing!

submitted 44 days ago • 1 comment

@writingexcuses.bsky.social 's first episode of the season was great! It got me thinking about my favorite Avatar episode where Uncle Iroh says to Zuko, “It's time for you to look inward, and begin asking yourself the big questions. Who are you, and what do you want?”

submitted 49 days ago • 0 comments

Start off 2025 with a special meet and greet on Jan 13th with the hosts of Writing Excuses! @sandratayler.bsky.social @maryrobinettekowal.com @howardtayler.bsky.social Sign up for either retreat by January 12th to attend! writingexcuses.com/retreats

submitted 51 days ago • 1 comment

Dan Wells talks about how you can compare the end to the beginning in a very simple way that creates resolution and satisfaction for the reader in our latest episode "And That Was That" youtube.com/shorts/qWzLK...

submitted 61 days ago • 0 comments

Our 4th class from our 2024 retreats just dropped on our Patreon today! Join at the adfree tier to watch! at www.patreon.com/writingexcuses and/or watch a clip from the video below from Dan Wells: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPvX...

submitted 65 days ago • 0 comments

And we end our month long series by talking about endings! Head on over to the link in our bio to listen to all four episodes and finish your writing year strong! writingexcuses.com/19-51-and-th...

submitted 65 days ago • 0 comments

So excited you gave us a listen! Season 14 is another great one as it's an entire season on worldbuilding or if you've' already read the books from our latest season on Close Readings we've been getting a ton of great feedback about the season. writingexcuses.com/19-10-introd...

submitted 65 days ago • 0 comments

Guess who just discovered starter packs and saw a great opportunity to make one for all the guests we've had on the show! The list is ongoing as we have the time to search through our guest list and then see if they are on bluesky! Give us a shoutout if we've missed someone. go.bsky.app/Kq2bQfA

submitted 69 days ago • 1 comment

Has anyone been following the meat cube saga from our last few episodes? We've now escalated to created fantasy microwaves for them (or @nirele.bsky.social has). How well do you think that will work? youtube.com/shorts/HNeQa...

submitted 69 days ago • 0 comments

Let's talk plot! How do you have multiple plot threads moving at the same time? Listen to the hosts break down their approaches and see how to apply it to your own work. writingexcuses.com/19-50-all-sy...

submitted 72 days ago • 1 comment

Join @maryrobinettekowal.com @howardtayler.bsky.social @sandratayler.bsky.social @dongwon.bsky.social and @nirele.bsky.social for a virtual hangout by registering for a 2025 retreat by January 12th!

submitted 75 days ago • 0 comments

@maryrobinettekowal.com shows us how to use the dating advice from her mother in law to build character tension and conflict: youtube.com/shorts/7QxyI...

submitted 76 days ago • 0 comments

Our second episode of our December series "Finish Strong" is out! Learn how to use conventions from the Romance genre in all your writing. writingexcuses.com/19-49-gettin...

submitted 78 days ago • 0 comments

Want to know what our classes are like at our retreats? Head over to our Patreon and join at the ad-free level to watch them as they are released! Next up is @dongwon.bsky.social on why you should get a hobby. Watch below for a clip from the workshop. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX-0...

submitted 82 days ago • 0 comments

In our wrap up episode on our Close Reading Series @dongwon.bsky.social talks about why you should read books as an author! youtube.com/shorts/9HahT...

submitted 84 days ago • 0 comments

@writingexcuses.bsky.social did a great deep dive on The Fifth Season and they ended with a wonderful discussion with N.K. Jemisin on her crazy wonderful structure. Highly recommend! writingexcuses.com/19-46-an-int...

submitted 85 days ago • 0 comments

We wrapped up our Close Reading Series last week and to finish the year strong we have four episodes on how to integrate what you've learned! Listen to our first episode "Beginning with a Thrill" writingexcuses.com/19-48-beginn...

submitted 85 days ago • 0 comments

Bonus Episode alert! Just released today we interviewed @abuckleyauthor.bsky.social and chatted about building your career as an author and all the side hustles that go into it! Listen to this snip or head over to our website for the full thing writingexcuses.com youtube.com/shorts/VxLoq...

submitted 91 days ago • 0 comments

I was listening to @writingexcuses.bsky.social back in 2009. A staple in my early writing journey, I particularly appreciated @maryrobinette.bsky.social’s perspective as a puppeteer. 15 years later, I’ve long run out of excuses and will be discussing my own writing process on MRK’s Patreon.

submitted 96 days ago • 1 comment

We appreciate the support and this episode was so much fun to make!

submitted 91 days ago • 0 comments

In our latest episode we close up our Close Reading Series. Head over to our website to listen to the full episode and let us know what you've discussed with your friends in the comments! writingexcuses.com/19-47-final-...

submitted 92 days ago • 2 comments

Not sure if a Writing Excuses retreat is for you? Listen to one of our Scholarship Winners from the 2024 (re)Generate retreat in Minnesota, Amber, talk about her favorite part of the retreat! www.writingexcuses.com/retreats youtu.be/ttTp5nC4DKo

submitted 96 days ago • 0 comments

Not sure what our Writing Retreats would be like? For the next two months we'll be releasing bi-weekly video recordings from our 2024 retreats on Patreon! Watch the clips below or head over to Patreon.com/writingexcuses to get the full classes! @nirele.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdPH...

submitted 97 days ago • 0 comments

@maryrobinette.bsky.social & @howardtayler.bsky.social are hosting the Writing Excuses Monthly Q&A TONIGHT at 8 PM Eastern Time. www.youtube.com/live/j1a13A3...

submitted 99 days ago • 0 comments

Hello, listeners and BlueSky followers! After much head-scratching we have finally recovered the credentials to this account! To celebrate, we'll be writing some things down on a piece of paper that we won't be showing to any of you.

submitted 273 days ago • 1 comment