#SundayLit Happiness (show, don't tell): share a WIP snippet, short story or poem which shows the feeling of happiness without using the word. This one's a little tricky, because it's really only in comparison with previous scenes of Leo being Mr Awkward that a […] [Original post on mastodon.au]

#SundayLit Happiness:

Watched a silly film, and it cheered me up. It was  See How They Run, and it was very silly indeed, but I did enjoy Saoirse Ronan's turn as Constable Stalker.

Here are a few suggestions to show happiness: - Outward physical cues and behaviours - Internal physical sensations - Cognitive responses - Perhaps a character wishes to hide their happiness to another character, but not to the reader. How would you show this? #SundayLit

This week’s #SundayLit prompt is: Happiness (show, don’t tell) Share a WIP snippet, short story or poem which shows the feeling of happiness without using the word. I'll post discussion Qs related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag #WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts #AmWriting

Blackened mould mottles the wallpaper and ceiling. Intricate tattoos of death. My parent’s home is decaying like my brother in his grave. He stares accusingly from the photo frames. The table is set for four, but there are only the three of us. #WriteCBC

Who is your favourite Jedi? (wrong answers only)

#SundayLit Openings

#SundayLitQ Prompt: Openings Q2: Many stories involve openings between different worlds and times. Books themselves offer an opening to another place. What reasons draw you to write and/or read something unusual and alien to your lived reality? #SundayLit

#SundayLit Prompt: Openings - the opening of my current embryonic WIP. The sea is angry tonight. The water thumps against Matty Bowden’s skiff like a man who slams a fist upon a table, ready to start a fight. #WritingCommunity #Writing

#SundayLitQ Prompt: Openings Q1: What makes a good opening to a novel? Is it dependant on genre? What are some of your favourite opening lines from the stories you've read? Add your thoughts in the comments. I will post more questions throughout the day. #SundayLit #WritingCommunity #Writing

I keep meaning to post here more. Where's the #WritingCommunity? What are the best hashtags to follow? I write epic fantasies and stories full of Cornish #folklore. I currently have one novel out to query, another I'm editing, and a third that's in the embryonic stage. I also love tea. #Writing

Need ideas? Here are some suggestions. - Share the opening line to you WIP - Share a line using the prompt word - Get creative with alternative meanings: an opening could mean an opportunity, an open space, or the beginning of something. (2/2) #SundayLit #WritingCommunity #Writing

This week’s #SundayLit prompt is: Openings The prompt is open to interpretation. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires. I'll also post discussion questions related to the prompt during Sunday under the #SundayLitQ tag. #WritingCommunity #Writing #Prompts (1/2)

#SundayLit is a new weekly writing prompt open to all. Share a WIP snippet, short story, poem, or whatever the theme inspires. I’ll also post discussion Qs throughout the Sunday. My aim is to make a space for writing and community, so please read, engage and enjoy. #WritingCommunity #Writing

What movie do you consider "perfect"?

Pretty much everybody feels This Is A Low, though. And that really is sad. Modern life is rubbish.

I'll give it a go ...

Charlemeh.

Alexander the Meh

The yews stand vigil. They remember the distant days when they were worshiped. Long before the stone churches left them in the shade and crying for sun. They feed off the dead the living bury. Their roots crawling through rotting jawbones like the devil's tongue, hissing secrets of the dead. #vss365

Slightly diminish a band: Grey Sabbath The Grievous Bodily Harmers (and their top hit, Mr. Overcastside)

I always have an arty use for a redundant toothbrush. However, it doesn't always go to plan... I’ve shared the full piece and the story behind it over on my Ko-fi. ko-fi.com/emcox (free to view) #Art #Acrylic #Nature #Sea #Painting #Beach

I'm enjoying painting these trackways. Love the reflections in the puddles. Foundry Reflections - ink on watercolour paper To see the full image, head onto my ko-fi page. #Art #Ink #Nature #Trees #Kofi ko-fi.com/emcox

I verified my age by getting some free school milk.

I entirely agree with this review, and recommend the White Space series unreservedly. Also, I'd like a Salvie of my own, please.

Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, or Marvel

ARAGORN: Many riders on swift steeds are coming toward us. LEGOLAS: Yes. 105. They're blond, their leader is very tall. ARAGORN: Thank you. LEGOLAS: Their buttons are brass, their tunics rough-woven, but with precise stitching. There is a gnat circling one of-- ARAGON: I said thank you!

Murphy's law: What can go wrong will go wrong. Cole's law: finely shredded raw cabbage with a salad dressing.

It's always a pleasure to be included in the Earth Pathways Diary. You can purchase their 2026 Diary from the 21st June. Enjoy beautiful artwork, poetry and prose from talented, nature-loving artists for the whole year. 🌸🍃🌕☀️ Give @earthpathways.bsky.social a follow and learn more.

I have a joke about Plato, but I don't love it that much.

Just finished reading Strange New World by @ceruleancynic.bsky.social , and the series ends with as much fun as it began. The book started rather slowly, but when it got going it really got going and came to a satisfying and interesting end. I may never forgive the author for the Ark gag, though.

Holy crap. I never believed they'd do it! #Arsenal

NEW VIDEO! youtu.be/5mHNOtAXVrs Continuing our mini-series on spies and secret radios, we explore the stories of the brave men and women who served as Wireless Operators in Occupied France - tales of courage, resilience, and sacrifice.

Change a letter, ruin a band Bream Dime Straits Poxy Music The Leach Boys Small Paces Blub The Tyrds The Mongees The Perve Slack Sabbath Fret

Never pass up the chance of a nap, a sit down, or a piss.

If you see this, repost with your getaway vehicle.

A party political broadcast on behalf of Neville Chamberlain.

Unsolicited Ben Opinion no501,367 (aren't you glad I keep most of them to myself). We would be having more rational discussion about what we're currently calling A.I. if we called it what it is S.I. Simulated Intelligence. youtu.be/5AEIvmZ1mRc?...

We're watching the rugby

Went out in the sunshine for a nice walk, a route I'd not done before. Only 2500 steps, but some of it very steep. The downhill bit was extremely steep. Very pretty and birdsong everywhere; I heard 14 different species. This small friend was one of them.

I've got a joke about Tantalus, and maybe I'll tell you it ... and maybe I won't ...

I'm excited to share I'm contributing to a new art exhibition “Colours of Spring” at the Goat Gallery in #Cornwall. The exhibition is a celebration of the colourful spring season. emcox.co.uk/events 🗓️ 10th April - 10th May 📍 The Goat Gallery, 71 Fore Street, Hayle, TR27 4DX #VisitCornwall #Art

Learn something about early medieval saints, and have some fun at the same time. #history

Blur are very disappointed at the continued wave of high pressure over Great Britain.

Phil Collins, Against All Odds. Whinier than a kennel full of hungry puppies.