A glimpse into the joy and madness of trying to do everything myself. #writtingcommunity #writesky #indie #indiewriter

For the Arcane Families magic has shaped their whole understanding of familial relationships. It determines who remains, who is adopted in, and who is married off or simply cast out. #writingcommunity #writesky #Febchantment

Excellent question and one I can't say I've thought a lot about. In general magic is used to enhance things. For example witchcraft is see as a more effective version of medicine. The biggest benefit, however, is that magic is the best weapon and defence against magic. #writingcommunity #writesky

Magic is legal, but regulated. The Senate of Mages is charged with making and upholding Arcane Law. There isn't just forbidden magic, but there are rules about when and how magic can be used and who is allowed to use it. #writingcommunity #writesky #Febchantment

I'm still sorting out the exact upper limits of what mortal magic is capable of. The gods, however, are the source of mortal magic and there isn't a limit on what they can do. If they want they can literally tear a person apart and put them back together again. #writtingcommunity #writesky

My book is set at a University so I have literal colleges for studying different types of magic. Broadly magic is divided into either Anima or arcana, which is what is taught at the University. Arcana is then divided into sorcery, enchanting, witchcraft, and arcanology. #writingcommunity #writesky

Consequences of magic is something I'm exploring in the sequel to Little Bird. Using too much magic too often takes a heavy toll on the body causing it to deteriorate and can be fatal in extreme cases. #writingcommunity #writesky #Febchantment

Getting to actually hold my book was an incredible experience. Can't wait to actually get it out into the world. #writtingcommunity #writesky

I have a University of Arcane Studies with degrees that similar to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorates. The Mage degree is my magical PhD and requires an understanding of all the Arcane arts and demonstration of mastery of one of them. The demonstration very much depends on what you're studying

Magic has both physical and mental limitations. Individuals only have so much magic and once it's spent they have to wait for it recover. Burn through your magic too often and your body suffers. Beyond that it's mostly a question of skill and practise. #writtingcommunity #writesky

Strictly speaking, speech and movement are not require. However, I'm operating behind the scenes on the idea that the more a character is into using their magic the better they are at it. So knowing the name of the spell and little movement can help. #writtingcommunity #writesky #Febchantment

Not everyone who practises magic uses tools, but those practising arcana do. Arcana utilises runes to enchant objects as well as staves and wands to weave spells. #writingcommunity #writesky #Febchantment

Gods. One way or another all mortal magic trickles down from the gods. #writingcommunity #writesky #Febchantment

I use magic sparingly in my story so there aren't a lot of impressive examples of magic. This is probably the closest thing I have. #writingcommunity #writesky #Febchantment

I try to use all the senses, but use them to communicate different things. So touch is linked to my protagonist's magical perception and often reflects her inner state. Smell is often linked to memories. Sight and hearing are used to establish an atmosphere. Taste...doesn't get used a lot.

When I started writing I tried to make a magic system that was somehow novel, but didn't really get anywhere. So I pivoted. My foundation of my current magic system is basic, but my hope is that having simple fundamentals will help me make a more complex system in time. #writingcommunity #writesky

There is a baseline genetic factor to my magic system. You have be born with magic, and a certain type of magic, to be able to use it. Beyond that it is all a matter of education. #writingcommunity #writesky

Finally taking my first steps towards publishing. Absolutely terrifying and very exciting. #writingcommunity #writesky

I've divided my system into two types of magic, Arcana and Anima. Arcana refers to using tools and written languages to use magic. Anima refers to freestyling magic, more or less. #writingcommunity #writesky

I don't know if I've ever thought of my magic system as having a central concept. The closest thing is there is a mixture of divinity in the form of creation (specifically the ability to create) and people's sense of self. #writtingcommunity #writesky

I use a mixture of 'hard' and 'soft' magic atm. My goal is to have set rules about what is possible (and when it is possible) and then to be more vibes based on exactly how the magic is depicted. Sort of like describing your character's actions in an TTRPG after a dice roll. #writingcommunity

Toph Beifong is one of my favourite characters in both Avatar and Korra. Would gladly recommend both shows to anyone who hasn't watch them.

Hello, I'm know I'm a little late on this but wanted to join in. I'm a new writer and use the penname E. L. Hark. I'm currently working on publishing my first novel. As for media I've enjoy in the last year, I recently watched Frieren and am fascinated with its storytelling.

It is more like preparing to prepare to publish, but still very excited.

Preparing to publish @elhark.bsky.social? Let's go! #superforest #littelbird #sibylwylt #publishing #booksky #selfpublishing #amwriting #Writingcommunity #writers #writesky

Come what may I am determined to finish my opening chapter before the end of the month and still firmly believe in my delusion that once the opening is done writing the rest will the book will be easy. #amwriting #Writincommunity #writers #writesky

Happy New Year from @elhark.bsky.social! #indieauthor #selfpublishing #superforest #elhark #littlebird #youngraven #booksky #writing #publishing #superforest

After taking a month off of writing, I'm hoping to get stuck back in and actually write the introduction for my manuscript...but also my father is visiting, so I'll be happy if I get a 1k written this week. #WrittingCommunity #lgbtqwriters

It did not go as planed, but then again writing rarely does for me. That's the fun of it, even if it does feel like madness some days.

Day 30 of 30 of #Writevember and I have not written anywhere near 30,000 words. Bummer. It isn't all bad news, however. I've been able to draft a few key scenes and discovered a dozen ways not to write one scene in particular. Oh the joys of writing... #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

Day 18 of #Writevember. I have no idea how many words I've written, but I'm probably not getting 30,00 by the end of the month. On the bright side I'm still writing the manuscript, little by little. #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

Day 11 of #writevember. I've lost track of my word count and my small pile of unedited scenes is beginning to haunt my dreams. #WritingCommunity #WriteSky

Sibyl probably best described as chaotic neutral. Unlike her classmates she doesn't object to using violence. Unlike her family she's blood sick. She hasn't thought much about ethics nor the complexities of good and evil. Not yet, but soon. #NovemberWorldbuilders

Sibyl is the all or nothing sort of person. If she believes something is important then she can be diligent, nigh obsessive, about seeing it done. If she doesn't think it's important then she couldn't care less and cannot be bothered. #WriteSky #WrittingCommunity #WritingPrompts

So far so good. I've managed to write just over 8,000 words, which puts me on track to get 30,000 by the end of the month. #Writevember My WIP is very much inspired by my experiences at Uni as well as A Wizard of Earthsea and One Piece. #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt #WriteSky

Not really. Especially once I reached my teens. It was very freeing and I cherished that little bit of independence. Also occasionally scarring. I recall reading a few books that gave me nightmares. #Bookvember #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

Words are written, which is half the battle. Keep it up @elhark.bsky.social! #writevember #writingcommunity #writesky #booksky #indie #elhark #superforest #youngraven

I write for myself, but try to keep a balance between the stories that I find enjoyable to tell and the stories I wish I'd read when I was younger. #WritingPrompt

Day 3 of #writevember and 3,000 words written. Are they good words? Impossible to know. That's for future me to sort out while editing. My job is just to put words on the page. #writingcommunity #writesky

All of the the apprentices at the University are draped in yellow and the Dancing Daffodil club is painted several eye-watering shades of yellow making hideous to behold and impossible to ignore. There's a single orange object and it's a questionable jar of pickles. #NovemberWorldbuilders

This looks fun and it might help me polish up my manuscript, Little Bird. Red is the colour of blood and fire. Of vengeance and violence. Of twisted justice and old feuds. For Sibyl, red is the colour left behind by death. It's the colour of grief. #NovermberWorldbuilders

Day 1 of #writevember and I've managed put down 1,000 words, which is a good start. Hopefully I can keep up the pace. #writingcommunity #writesky

Mrs Hark here and aiming for 30,000 words by the end of the month. I'm working on Young Raven the sequel to my first manuscript Little Bird, which I'm still working on getting published.

Write, write, write. @elhark.bsky.social #writevember #writingcommunity #writesky #booksky #indie #elhark #superforest #youngraven

Onboarding an audience without them knowing…well now you know. Sorry about that @elhark.bsky.social #indie #booksky #books #sequels #onboarding #writing #fantasy #youngraven #littlebird #elhark #superforest

Consistency is everything, right @elhark.bsky.social? #youngraven #littlebird #sibylwylt #elhark #superforest #booksky #books #indiebooks #writing #indie #sequels #worldbuilding

Day 22 of working on my second manuscript. In my excitement to get back to writing I 'forgot' how much work I needed to get done before I can properly get stuck in and just write the manuscript.

And so the Young Raven learns to fly. @elhark.bsky.social #elhark #superforest #youngraven #littlebird #indiebooks #indie #booksky #writer #writing

Chapter 1 of @elhark.bsky.social's Little Bird is now available for free on our website. Enjoy! #littlebird #elhark #indiebook #booksky #indiewriter #writing #writer #indie #books #free #superforest

It isn’t me, it’s you. @elhark.bsky.social‘s update on rejection reviews. #indie #publishing #booksky #indieauthor #superforest #rejection