Rai Swanson
@raiswanson.bsky.social
Aspiring writer with infinite WIPs and considerably fewer completed manuscripts (SO FAR!) Fantasy adorer with an occasional taste for SciFi who loves a bit of Horror lurking in the corners.
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Le Guin on the idea that there is a secret to getting good at writing.
July 7, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Le Guin on the idea that there is a secret to getting good at writing.
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if you're worried something might not make sense, stop that! readers don't need to understand everything
July 22, 2026 at 8:27 PM
if you're worried something might not make sense, stop that! readers don't need to understand everything
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I just saw a meme that said “get in losers, we’re reclaiming the emdash”.
People.
PEOPLE.
Where are your STANDARDS? It CLEARLY should be “get in, losers — we’re reclaiming the em dash.”
People.
PEOPLE.
Where are your STANDARDS? It CLEARLY should be “get in, losers — we’re reclaiming the em dash.”
July 21, 2026 at 11:03 PM
I just saw a meme that said “get in losers, we’re reclaiming the emdash”.
People.
PEOPLE.
Where are your STANDARDS? It CLEARLY should be “get in, losers — we’re reclaiming the em dash.”
People.
PEOPLE.
Where are your STANDARDS? It CLEARLY should be “get in, losers — we’re reclaiming the em dash.”
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struggling to get writing done? take up a worse hobby so you procrastinate doing that by writing
May 19, 2026 at 9:46 PM
struggling to get writing done? take up a worse hobby so you procrastinate doing that by writing
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Shut up and go make some art that no one is asking for
May 16, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Shut up and go make some art that no one is asking for
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Stop. Using. Us. As. Your. Excuse.
I do not use Gen AI & never will. Why? It hurts the #disabled community.
I had brain surgery fall of 2024. I am in constant pain that gets to a fever pitch when I write & make art. I've lost dexterity and fine motor skills in my hands. As an #artist who-
I do not use Gen AI & never will. Why? It hurts the #disabled community.
I had brain surgery fall of 2024. I am in constant pain that gets to a fever pitch when I write & make art. I've lost dexterity and fine motor skills in my hands. As an #artist who-
May 7, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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me listening to any song ever made
May 7, 2026 at 4:16 PM
me listening to any song ever made
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The dumbest, worst, most annoying person has already done the thing you want to do and someone probably loved it. So you might as well just make the thing
May 3, 2026 at 1:35 AM
The dumbest, worst, most annoying person has already done the thing you want to do and someone probably loved it. So you might as well just make the thing
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creators get better by finishing projects
no project ever comes out as good as it is in your imagination
but that’s ok, the next one will be better
also it’s ok if projects fail, taking risks and big swings is an important part of growing as a creator
no project ever comes out as good as it is in your imagination
but that’s ok, the next one will be better
also it’s ok if projects fail, taking risks and big swings is an important part of growing as a creator
“I dont think my art is good enough to make this comic/webtoon/visual novel/game”
You should make it, because even if your art isnt where you want it to be, the constant practice you gain while working on a project will rapidly improve your skills as oppose to just waiting
You should make it, because even if your art isnt where you want it to be, the constant practice you gain while working on a project will rapidly improve your skills as oppose to just waiting
April 27, 2026 at 3:34 PM
creators get better by finishing projects
no project ever comes out as good as it is in your imagination
but that’s ok, the next one will be better
also it’s ok if projects fail, taking risks and big swings is an important part of growing as a creator
no project ever comes out as good as it is in your imagination
but that’s ok, the next one will be better
also it’s ok if projects fail, taking risks and big swings is an important part of growing as a creator
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I think we could do with a little less "Don't worry, I'm allowed to make this art because I'm traumatized in these ways." and a lot more "Don't worry, I'm allowed to make this art because I'm allowed to make any art. And also, it's none of your fucking business whether or not I am traumatized."
April 25, 2026 at 5:09 PM
I think we could do with a little less "Don't worry, I'm allowed to make this art because I'm traumatized in these ways." and a lot more "Don't worry, I'm allowed to make this art because I'm allowed to make any art. And also, it's none of your fucking business whether or not I am traumatized."
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I have a book on submission right now, pray for me
April 25, 2026 at 6:59 PM
I have a book on submission right now, pray for me