#SundayLit Happiness:

#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: I triggered the latch, and carefully pushed against the gnarled, wooden surface. The ancient hinges creaked ominously as the door slowly opened. I beamed as I gazed about the massive hall beyond. My smile must have been as bright as the room’s gleaming contents, so […]

#SundayLitQ Q1: How does showing emotion bring the reader closer to the story and the characters? Add your thoughts in the comments. I will post more questions throughout the day. #SundayLit #Writing #WritingCommunity

Today’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

For any #Writers in #Cornwall #Writing #WritingCommunity hermitagepress.co.uk/blogs/news/s...

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

FFS! AI writing tool, ProWritingAid - whose sponsorship with NaNoWriMo finally destroyed that toxic place - is now promoting their own version called Novel November. #WritingCommunity #Writing

# Market Open #wss366 #mastoprompt #sundaylit The #market had just #opened, and Tina #trembled. This was her first show, a small affair in a neighboring village. There were a few farmers, the blacksmith, a phone service vendor, one juggler, and a local musician. Still, she was terrified. What […]

#SundayLit Openings

#sundaylit Openings It was just like any other door, except this one was mine. Chosen fairly and squarely by lottery. As I stood waiting, I looked across to the others. Those that had missed out. I could sense their envy. And those that hadn't. Some terrified. Others as eager as I was. The […]

# #sundaylit prompt: Openings (The Opening of my Time Travel Serial.) Bijou: The Time Traveling Ghost Prologue: 2025: A Filthy Alley Vague shadows coalesced. Regrets, half-lived lives cut short, but by what? There were just swirling doubts. “Revenge” was the first thing I thought. But […]

#SundayLit Prompt: Openings - the opening of my novel, Cold Fury. When Nick Devlin came-to on the cold, slimy cobblestones of that dark alley, his first thought was—I’m gonna shoot Sebastian Einhardt in his fucking face, then fuck the bullet hole.

#SundayLit prompt: Openings This is probably an apt opportunity to muse over the opening for my upcoming book... I originally started with a single big block of text; it is meant to be slightly overwhelming because my character is slightly overwhelmed […] [Original post on mastodon.au]

#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

#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

#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

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

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

When we posted this a couple of weeks ago, we had some AI enthusiasts insist that this diagram was the result of poor prompting, or that the prompt that the original poster made was to generate a funny, bad diagram. So we decided to test ChatGPT's capability...

I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday. As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.

Our democracy is too precious to be a plaything for foreign tech barons. Elon Musk doesn’t care about the British people or our rights. He only cares about himself and his ego.

Take the chance to act Instead of impotency A cowards thoughts and prayers #vss365

'What?' he growled, irritated I'd pulled him from his phone screen and into reluctant consciousness. #vss365

Did they realise his words pirouetted them like puppets? That their seemingly arbitrary actions were tugged by his tongue alone? Is a part of them deep inside screaming while their facade laughs as they punch down at the weak and voiceless? #vss365

Yippie! My MRI results are normal.

Despite countless times checking and rechecking, it took me ages to notice a typo on an agent cover letter, and I managed to send the document over in the wrong format. I'm only human. Actually, that might work in my favour. It proves I'm not AI flooding the slush pile.

Briny perspiration sheens his face. He reeks of desperation as he grabs the material totems of his wealth and power, only to see them crumble like sand castles. #vss365

9am: receding tide, before the tourists.

That’s the problem with ghosts. Doors don’t stop them. They just pass right through. Here I was, bra off, cheese toastie in gob, a nice bit of mundane telly… but noooo, I have things of a spiritual nature to deal with. ‘Can’t this wait? I’ll call you on the ouija board in the morning.’ #vss365

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

Gig rowing. My new favourite thing.

I revived my Ko-fi page as a nook to share art, work-in-progress pieces, and notes from my creative capers. It’s where I explore the Cornish landscape and its folklore. It's free to follow. Donate if you fancy. It’ll keep my polar bear mug filled. ko-fi.com/emcox #KofiMembershipChallenge #Art

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 in two minds about adding a background to this image. What do you think? Twisted Oak - ink on watercolour paper To see the full image, head onto my ko-fi page. #Art #Ink #Nature #Trees #Kofi #FountainPen ko-fi.com/emcox

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

Sylvan Avenue - ink on watercolour paper To see the full image and accompanying haiku, head onto my ko-fi page. #Art #Ink #Nature #Trees #Haiku #Poetry #Kofi ko-fi.com/emcox

Shady woodland green Bejewelled in fragrant violets The dozy bee feasts #vss365

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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.

Sobering news. I sea swim - no wetsuit - all year round and it certainly is a lot warmer this spring. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Thank you so much. Loved reading everyone’s responses.

I’ve been spending the week with my parents. Helping out on the farm. Enjoying working outdoors and in the barns with the sparrows doing acrobats above my head. Also managed a sneaky visit to RHS Rosemoor. Sad to see the oak fell last year in the storm.

As the energy of Beltane builds... our wild spirit unfurls. 💚🌞 This week's #diary page. #Words: 'Beltane' by Keli Tomlin > earthpathwaysshowcase.uk/contributors... #Art: 'Beltaine' by Avalanna Levemark > earthpathwaysshowcase.uk/contributors...

Title: Mor Teg (translation: Beautiful Sea) Acrylic on 16x24 inch canvas A new painting finished. I’m rather pleased with this one. #Art #Artist #Painting #Sea #Cornwall #Coast #Artwork

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 is the 55th anniversary of #EarthDay, the theme: OUR POWER, OUR PLANET™ Find out more at www.earthday.org/earth-day-20... 🌏💚🙏 Make EVERY day EARTH DAY! Official #EarthDay2025 Poster #art by Alexis Rockman @earthdayorg.bsky.social #EarthDayEveryDay #MotherEarth #Planet

‘You want my help? It’s going to cost you.’ ‘How much?’ ‘Well, let me see. Labour, including parts and transportation… I’d say, a minute long hug and ten compliments. And you’ve got to REALLY mean them. That sound reasonable?’ ‘I guess.’ ‘And you’ll feed my cat while I’m away next week.’ #vss365

This is a product of my imagination Gifted willingly #vss365 #haiku