Started laying down the bones of a book on writing I’ve been planning for some time now. Very early stages, but it feels good to have taken the first step or two. #writesky

To all my UK pals, Waterstones are having a sale on upcoming titles and they've chosen A God of Countless Guises as part of it! The promotion ends October 17th. Just enter OCTOBER25 at checkout to get 25% off your purchase! I know that's a lot of exclamations but I'm excited!!! #WPreorder

I'm nearing the end of The Book of the Holt's final installment, tentatively titled A CURSE OF CROWN AND ROOT. Only two short chapters left to write. I'm aiming for a Friday finish, just in time for the weekend. So glad to have this almost done.

Just hit 100k on the final installment of The Book of the Holt, tentatively titled A Curst of Crown and Root. It's been a long road getting to this point. The end's in sight, though. I'm guessing it'll clock in at around 130k or so. A svelte (for epic fantasy) final novel. Onward!

Came across this randomly on YouTube as a video cover. No artist attribution and reverse image searches aren't working. Any idea who the artist is?

Looking to write a story but not sure how? Or maybe you're looking for more tips to add to your writing toolbox. Either way, I've got you covered in my latest video over at my YouTube channel, A Novel Approach. Subscribe for more writing goodness! #writesky 📚🪐 youtu.be/Djcqj4vcfhE

I'm pleased and honored to be part of this upcoming anthology from Peter Orullian, Shawn Speakman, and the always-top-notch Grim Oak Press. Don’t sleep on this one, y'all. Sign up at the Unbroken pre-launch page and be notified when the Kickstarter launches. tinyurl.com/unbroken-ant...

My YouTube channel keeps chugging along with a deep dive into dialogue. How it works, how to use it to deepen character & increase tension, how to keep the setting bright in the reader's mind, and plenty more. youtu.be/aE0h1BHm3_4 #WriteSky #WritingTips #WritingAdvice #WritingCommunity #OnWriting

ICYMI!

I'm so excited to finally be able to share this stunning cover for A God of Countless Guises, Part 2 of #TheBookoftheHolt, coming January 2006 from @headofzeus.bsky.social, @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social, and @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social ! More news soon! For now, feast your eyes!

The latest addition to my growing list of Scrivener how-to's details how to streamline the interface so you can focus on what's important: the writing itself! #writesky 📚🪐 www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPpQ...

My latest video masterpiece is a veritable flock, a gaggle, a pandemonium of Scrivener tips all writers should know. Check it out, and if you enjoy, please like and share with all your scriveney pals! #writesky 📚🪐 youtu.be/b39trM_2czg

Whew! After a studio revamp, my latest YouTube video on how to get a literary agent is now live! Authors, I hope it's helpful and that you'll like and share so others can gain benefit from it as well. Lots more content coming up, so be sure to subscribe! #writesky 📚🪐 www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTOp...

No matter how hard I try, I can never remember if I typed whisky or whiskey in my manuscripts.

I’m detoxing after binge watching The Pitt. They did something really special with that show. It’s going to stick with me for a long time. Highly recommended.

The Pitt is some really incredible television. That show needs some Emmy nominations. So many good shows this year. Severance. White Lotus. The Pitt has a different vibe, but it’s right there with them.

Hi, BlueSky. It's Hillary. I've joined up here to help get the word out about an important election in Wisconsin tomorrow, and other ways to defend our democracy against those who think votes can be bought.

For epic fantasy; The Ruin of Kings by @jennlyons.bsky.social And Twelve Kings in Sharakhai by @bradleypbeaulieu.bsky.social For a Science-Fantasy sort of thing, Ashes of the Sun by @djangowexler.bsky.social And Red Sister by @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social

Need tips to help you organize your writing? I've got you covered. My latest video is on how I organize my writing projects, and I pass along various tips and tricks that can help you no matter what type of story you're writing. Watch! Share! Subscribe! #writesky 🪐📚 www.youtube.com/watch?v=etiS...

Severance S2E10 is easily one of the best episodes of television I’ve ever seen, maybe ever made. Funny, tragic, scary, exciting and creepy as only Severance can do, it fulfilled all the promises it could while leaving room for another season. 10/10. No notes. And the credits deserve an award, imo.

ICYMI: A Novel Approach now has a full mini-writing course in the form of eight pragmatic, how-to videos on the craft of writing. All free! I hope you'll like, share and follow over on the Tube that is You. 📚🪐 #writesky

My latest video on writing is on the patterns that exist in writing and how we can use them to enhance character, world, and plot. Subscribe for more upcoming videos! www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EUB...

I've broken ground on the third installment of The Book of the Holt trilogy. And have finally settled on a name! I reserve the right to change it, but I think I'm going with Among the Choking Roots. The plot is coming into focus and the opening third is pretty clear. Yay! #writesky 📚🪐

I, too, have felt this feel. Funny how the mind remembers and forgets at the same time.

I'm adoring Severance. One of the things I find most interesting about it is how incredibly stingy they've been with doling out information on Lumon's purpose and how much I *don't care* that it's being doled out so slowly. #severance

Gearing up to dive into the third and final book in the Book of the Holt trilogy. Hoping to start writing in about a week. Book 2, A God of Countless Guises is headed to copy edits for an early 2026 release. I can't wait to share it with you all! #writerslife

Pass it on. #StandWithUkraine

I didn't really expect to like Alice in Borderland, but now that I've finished both seasons, I'm kind of blown away and have a series hangover. I felt like it ended on a pitch-perfect note, and I'm going to miss rooting for Usagi and Arisu. Anyone else have the same feels?

This is now NEXT WEEK. Like, a week from today. Like, from Tuesday, people who *didn’t* preorder the book can just walk into places & find it maybe. (You can still preorder though!)

All kinds of IT-type work today. Moving my DNS server to Porkbun, a no-frills host that suits my needs and budget well, and setting up a brand new store on Fourthwall to better integrate with YouTube. Ah, the life of a modern author...

My latest YouTube tutorial focuses on the somewhat gnarly (okay, *very* gnarly) compile feature of Scrivener. I break down how to generate Word Docs, PDFs, and EPUBs, and then show how you can customize compile to suit your needs. I hope you'll like and share! #writesky 📚🪐 youtu.be/1wZf8rsCavg

Need a few writing tips to keep on track to finish that novel? I've got you covered. Hop on over to my Youtube channel and check out my ten writing tips to stay motivated and make steady progress. #writesky 📚🪐 youtu.be/4e2yA3AfLWM

ICYMI:

Just in time for weekend viewing, my latest video on a writer's editing process is now live. It's the start of a new series where I hope to pass along detailed examples of common writing pitfalls and their fixes. Check it out here! #writesky 📚🪐

No one told me I would need afternoon naps as I got older. Also, no one told me how much I would enjoy them.

It's been a bit, but I'm finally back on A GOD OF COUNTLESS GUISES, the second installment of THE BOOK OF THE HOLT. Dragon fans rejoice! The second book is on track for a February 2026 release. I realize that's still a ways away, but things are on the move. #TheBookoftheHolt #dragons 💙📚 📚🪐

I've been busy over on my YouTube channel! I pulled together my favorite books on writing. From brainstorming to plotting to editing, there's tons of great advice in these ten books. Check out the video for more! 📚🪐 #writesky

My latest Mastering Fiction video is on connective tissue and how it can help to turn a good novel into a great one. Learn how to weave elements like foreshadowing, red herrings, and backstory to create a consistent and powerful tale that feels greater than the sum of its parts. 📚🪐 #writesky

The new YouTube channel is growing pretty fast. While that's a good thing, it's also taking up more and more of my available cycles. I'm a touch worried it'll start to take over, but I need to remind myself I can take that as slow as I need to and not put so much pressure on myself. 📚🪐 #writesky

A couple of my favorites in your graphic right there. Besides those, the Dragons in The Dragons of Deepwood Fen by @bradleypbeaulieu.bsky.social and the Dragon in THE KEEPER'S SIX by @kateelliottsff.bsky.social

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The real Gulf of America is between the billionaires and the rest of us.

After years of mulling, I broke ground today on a book on writing. Imposter syndrome has held me back until now, but I feel like I have a few good nuggets to share, so I'm going to give it a whirl and see how it goes. A good chance I'll toss it into the trash heap tomorrow, but we'll see... 🤔😂

My latest video on writing dives into the key to writing a page-turning novel. Tension on every page is a rule that applies to any type of fiction. Find the full talk over on YouTube, and if you enjoy it, I hope you'll share! #writingcommunity #booksky 📚🪐

Hello #writingcommunity & #Booksky! I'm an epic fantasy author with some dozen novels and a gaggle of short stories under my belt. 📚🪐 I love talking about the craft of writing and started a YouTube channel, A Novel Approach, to share what I've learned.

I’m a huge fan of The Detectorists. Anyone have a recommendation for a laid back but smart British comedy?

For my writer peeps out there, have you found hashtags useful here? If so, which ones are good for writing news and updates?

Woo hoo! A Novel Approach, my new(ish) YouTube channel, has been accepted into the partner program! The channel is dedicated to sharing tips, tricks, and techniques on writing. Have a look at www.youtube.com/@bradley.p.b.... In the meantime, woo hoo x2!

Hello BlueSky! I’m the epic fantasy author of Twelve Kings in Sharakhai and The Song of the Shattered Sands. Expect posts on the writer’s life, cooling, and miscellaneous geekery.