New kit. Will it help? Maybe.

Writing fiction. Is it hard? I don't know, I just make it up as I go along.

Have a hobby, not a side hustle and other great pearls of wisdom. Words to Live By Number 157

I haven't appeared in The Guardian's list of best books again this year. I don't understand why they keep missing me out.

I'm currently writing a pitch for a comedy stage play. Does anyone here have any advice? #theatre

I should be writing, but my word count is already 35 today so I'm here.

On the 1st of January, the #Curae prize for writer-carers opens for a second time. The demise of twitter is making it harder to get the word out, so do share! thecuraeprize.uk There are around 7 million unpaid carers in the UK alone & Curae shines a light on the role & much more. #carers #writing

Pleased my collaboration and first stage play was successful. Two sold out shows in October. Poster courtesy of Rob Adams. #stageplay #theatre #performance

I have to go to a meeting. But it's in the pub so that's okay.

Insightful post about publication day from @charduck.bsky.social www.charlotteduckworthstudio.com/blog/book-pu...

My Novella 'Hotel' was published on 30th July. The same day we rushed our daughter to A&E with a burst appendix. She's still recovering and due to fly home on Thursday. It's been a bit full-on this last couple of weeks. #writing #writingcommunity

And this morning the Shed is a mossy path that leads to a green-throated gully, where kingfishers stitch the golden air, and butterflies dance in the tree canopy...

My novella 'Hotel' now available for pre-order and published on 30th July. #books

Coming soon.

For Christmas this year why not give my book #WaterAndBlood about all the people who die horribly. The perfect antidote to the 'seasonal jumper'. Links in my Linktree.

Publication of my short story collection is tomorrow and I'm excited. I may be the only one who feels this, but that's okay, still a great feeling.

My writing journey this year is summarised here. www.riklonsdale.com/post/my-writ...

Today was the first official 'big coat' day of the year at my house.

In the year 2023 isn't it time this sort of feudal bollocks was abolished. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023...

I decided to 'Nano' this year, after a five year break, and am currently at about 43k, but I've also scheduled publication of my collection of short stories 'Morsels of Life' for the 30th November. I'm now realising how fragmented my thoughts are. But it did seem like a good idea... at the time.

Here I am!

Finally have my book of short stories in my hand.

Here is the full paperback cover of my collection of short stories out on 30th November.

To Nano or not to Nano that is the question. I have a thriller that needs a comprehensive rewrite that I've been putting off for three years that would work for me. #Nano #Nanowrimo #writing

Well I've finished Murakami's 1Q84. Do I now have to read Proust? #Books #Writing #Reading

'The Beds of Balaclava Terrace' by S.A. Greene On a warm Tuesday morning in June, two days after her birthday in fact, Bridget Merriman wheels her brass bed outside. www.ellipsiszine.com/the-beds-of-...

The scenario in 'Water and Blood' looks ever more likely, sadly. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

So now we have fake news readers reading fake news. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

Is five hours too long for my buddy and I to restructure and rewrite a 500 word scene in our collaborative play script? #AmWriting #Writing #PlayScript

Okay, to help everyone make their BlueSky what they want it to be, here's a thread about feeds. What they are, how to find them, how to add them, how to pin them, what feeds to follow if you're a #writer, and how you can make your own 🥸 1/16

My buddy will be here shortly as we continue with version 7 of our collaboration, a full length play script no less. A new medium for me so lots of learning opportunities.

I should be #Writing or #Gardening but I'm told the carpet and the vacuum cleaner need to meet more urgently than my WIP needs progress.

When in pensive mood I think about Ursula K Le Guin in 1987 passing within 3 miles of where I now live, and try to imagine how she might respond to my efforts. I hear laughter. #Writing #AmWriting

My first post on BlueSky. I'm a UK based writer in the process of migration. I'm also a keen veg grower. Here are some of this years produce: