It’s @amaralynn.bsky.social’s biethday! If you like #QueerWritersChat, #LGBTQWriteAThon, and queer moth people, toss them a coin. 🥳
November 3, 2026 at 11:52 PM
It’s @amaralynn.bsky.social’s biethday! If you like #QueerWritersChat, #LGBTQWriteAThon, and queer moth people, toss them a coin. 🥳
#QueerWritersChat
Question Two:
Does literal or metaphorical darkness show up in your work?
Next question at :25!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus
(Ignore the typo)
Question Two:
Does literal or metaphorical darkness show up in your work?
Next question at :25!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus
(Ignore the typo)
October 31, 2026 at 12:45 AM
#queerwriterschat
feel like promoting some editors today so please hirreeee
@ottersediting.com @ksnightingale.bsky.social and @tdashedits.bsky.social
feel like promoting some editors today so please hirreeee
@ottersediting.com @ksnightingale.bsky.social and @tdashedits.bsky.social
#QueerWritersChat
Question Five: Self promo/outros! Share your stuff, dark or not!
Interact, boost others, and feel free to answer the questions late! DO NOT promo until after you participated in the chat!
Amara will host next week! Goodnight
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
Question Five: Self promo/outros! Share your stuff, dark or not!
Interact, boost others, and feel free to answer the questions late! DO NOT promo until after you participated in the chat!
Amara will host next week! Goodnight
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
October 31, 2026 at 1:05 AM
#queerwriterschat
feel like promoting some editors today so please hirreeee
@ottersediting.com @ksnightingale.bsky.social and @tdashedits.bsky.social
feel like promoting some editors today so please hirreeee
@ottersediting.com @ksnightingale.bsky.social and @tdashedits.bsky.social
#QueerWritersChat Q2
Um metaphorical I think. Like some of the contents of the story can get dark at moments.
Um metaphorical I think. Like some of the contents of the story can get dark at moments.
#QueerWritersChat
Question Two:
Does literal or metaphorical darkness show up in your work?
Next question at :25!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus
(Ignore the typo)
Question Two:
Does literal or metaphorical darkness show up in your work?
Next question at :25!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus
(Ignore the typo)
October 31, 2026 at 12:23 AM
#QueerWritersChat Q2
Um metaphorical I think. Like some of the contents of the story can get dark at moments.
Um metaphorical I think. Like some of the contents of the story can get dark at moments.
#QueerWritersChat 4: (literally)
I want to lift myself up. Instead darkness creeps further in, inviting.
I want to lift myself up. Instead darkness creeps further in, inviting.
#QueerWritersChat
Question Four:
Share a passage related to literally or metaphorically darkness!
Last question at :45!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #shareapassage #writing #writingshare #dark #darkness #lgbtq #darkwriting #lgbtqia
Question Four:
Share a passage related to literally or metaphorically darkness!
Last question at :45!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #shareapassage #writing #writingshare #dark #darkness #lgbtq #darkwriting #lgbtqia
October 31, 2026 at 1:03 AM
#QueerWritersChat 4: (literally)
I want to lift myself up. Instead darkness creeps further in, inviting.
I want to lift myself up. Instead darkness creeps further in, inviting.
Exploring topics usually seen as taboo. Death, depression, dread. If handled with some tact of course.
#queerwriterschat
#queerwriterschat
#QueerWritersChat
Question Three:
What does “darkness” mean to you in writing?
Next question at :35!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus #darkwriting
Question Three:
What does “darkness” mean to you in writing?
Next question at :35!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus #darkwriting
October 31, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Exploring topics usually seen as taboo. Death, depression, dread. If handled with some tact of course.
#queerwriterschat
#queerwriterschat
#QueerWritersChat
Question Two:
Does literal or metaphorical darkness show up in your work?
Next question at :25!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus
(Ignore the typo)
Question Two:
Does literal or metaphorical darkness show up in your work?
Next question at :25!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus
(Ignore the typo)
October 31, 2026 at 12:20 AM
#QueerWritersChat
Question Two:
Does literal or metaphorical darkness show up in your work?
Next question at :25!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus
(Ignore the typo)
Question Two:
Does literal or metaphorical darkness show up in your work?
Next question at :25!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus
(Ignore the typo)
Here's a bit of a mental health moment from Cole, and it takes place in literal darkness!
#QueerWritersChat
#QueerWritersChat
October 31, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Here's a bit of a mental health moment from Cole, and it takes place in literal darkness!
#QueerWritersChat
#QueerWritersChat
#QueerWritersChat 3:
Usually darker themes, tragic backstories, those dark night of the soul moments (aka the ANGST)
Usually darker themes, tragic backstories, those dark night of the soul moments (aka the ANGST)
#QueerWritersChat
Question Three:
What does “darkness” mean to you in writing?
Next question at :35!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus #darkwriting
Question Three:
What does “darkness” mean to you in writing?
Next question at :35!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus #darkwriting
October 31, 2026 at 12:57 AM
#QueerWritersChat 3:
Usually darker themes, tragic backstories, those dark night of the soul moments (aka the ANGST)
Usually darker themes, tragic backstories, those dark night of the soul moments (aka the ANGST)
#QueerWritersChat
Question Three:
What does “darkness” mean to you in writing?
Next question at :35!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus #darkwriting
Question Three:
What does “darkness” mean to you in writing?
Next question at :35!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus #darkwriting
October 31, 2026 at 12:25 AM
#QueerWritersChat
Question Three:
What does “darkness” mean to you in writing?
Next question at :35!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus #darkwriting
Question Three:
What does “darkness” mean to you in writing?
Next question at :35!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus #darkwriting
#QueerWritersChat 1:
Hello, tis I, Amara, your friendly superqueero antihero, currently drafting my queer supers and also about to go through edits on Alois.
Hello, tis I, Amara, your friendly superqueero antihero, currently drafting my queer supers and also about to go through edits on Alois.
Welcome to #QueerWritersChat!
Before we break things, let’s start by settling in!
Introduce yourself and tell us what you're working on! No links, please! We’re saving those for the end.
Next question at :15!
@amaralynn.bsky.social
#QueerWriters #writesky #writers #writingcommunity #lgbtqwriters
Before we break things, let’s start by settling in!
Introduce yourself and tell us what you're working on! No links, please! We’re saving those for the end.
Next question at :15!
@amaralynn.bsky.social
#QueerWriters #writesky #writers #writingcommunity #lgbtqwriters
October 31, 2026 at 12:36 AM
#QueerWritersChat 1:
Hello, tis I, Amara, your friendly superqueero antihero, currently drafting my queer supers and also about to go through edits on Alois.
Hello, tis I, Amara, your friendly superqueero antihero, currently drafting my queer supers and also about to go through edits on Alois.
yes and yes, although sometimes when it's literal I forget that the characters are in the dark and have to go back and fix it
#QueerWritersChat
#QueerWritersChat
#QueerWritersChat
Question Two:
Does literal or metaphorical darkness show up in your work?
Next question at :25!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus
(Ignore the typo)
Question Two:
Does literal or metaphorical darkness show up in your work?
Next question at :25!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus
(Ignore the typo)
October 31, 2026 at 12:23 AM
yes and yes, although sometimes when it's literal I forget that the characters are in the dark and have to go back and fix it
#QueerWritersChat
#QueerWritersChat
#QueerWritersChat
Hi! I'm Ez! Queer disabled audhd. I write queer disabled neurodiverse sff (mostly fantasy)
I'm currently working on editing fae book (from years ago) into novellas
Hi! I'm Ez! Queer disabled audhd. I write queer disabled neurodiverse sff (mostly fantasy)
I'm currently working on editing fae book (from years ago) into novellas
Welcome to #QueerWritersChat!
Before we break things, let’s start by settling in!
Introduce yourself and tell us what you're working on! No links, please! We’re saving those for the end.
Next question at :15!
@amaralynn.bsky.social
#QueerWriters #writesky #writers #writingcommunity #lgbtqwriters
Before we break things, let’s start by settling in!
Introduce yourself and tell us what you're working on! No links, please! We’re saving those for the end.
Next question at :15!
@amaralynn.bsky.social
#QueerWriters #writesky #writers #writingcommunity #lgbtqwriters
October 31, 2026 at 12:12 AM
#QueerWritersChat
Hi! I'm Ez! Queer disabled audhd. I write queer disabled neurodiverse sff (mostly fantasy)
I'm currently working on editing fae book (from years ago) into novellas
Hi! I'm Ez! Queer disabled audhd. I write queer disabled neurodiverse sff (mostly fantasy)
I'm currently working on editing fae book (from years ago) into novellas
#QueerWritersChat
My name's chloe. I'm currently working on Glassflowers: Romance of Moth and Flame, and the Glassflowers Valentine One Shot
My name's chloe. I'm currently working on Glassflowers: Romance of Moth and Flame, and the Glassflowers Valentine One Shot
Welcome to #QueerWritersChat!
Before we break things, let’s start by settling in!
Introduce yourself and tell us what you're working on! No links, please! We’re saving those for the end.
Next question at :15!
@amaralynn.bsky.social
#QueerWriters #writesky #writers #writingcommunity #lgbtqwriters
Before we break things, let’s start by settling in!
Introduce yourself and tell us what you're working on! No links, please! We’re saving those for the end.
Next question at :15!
@amaralynn.bsky.social
#QueerWriters #writesky #writers #writingcommunity #lgbtqwriters
October 31, 2026 at 12:58 AM
#QueerWritersChat
My name's chloe. I'm currently working on Glassflowers: Romance of Moth and Flame, and the Glassflowers Valentine One Shot
My name's chloe. I'm currently working on Glassflowers: Romance of Moth and Flame, and the Glassflowers Valentine One Shot
#QueerWritersChat
Question Four:
Share a passage related to literally or metaphorically darkness!
Last question at :45!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #shareapassage #writing #writingshare #dark #darkness #lgbtq #darkwriting #lgbtqia
Question Four:
Share a passage related to literally or metaphorically darkness!
Last question at :45!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #shareapassage #writing #writingshare #dark #darkness #lgbtq #darkwriting #lgbtqia
October 31, 2026 at 12:35 AM
#QueerWritersChat
Question Four:
Share a passage related to literally or metaphorically darkness!
Last question at :45!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #shareapassage #writing #writingshare #dark #darkness #lgbtq #darkwriting #lgbtqia
Question Four:
Share a passage related to literally or metaphorically darkness!
Last question at :45!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #shareapassage #writing #writingshare #dark #darkness #lgbtq #darkwriting #lgbtqia
#QueerWritersChat Hi! I'm Steph, and I write and edit mostly queer fantasy!
I'm working on AnimalsWIP, a story about teens who can transform into animals competing in a rigged sports tournament.
I'm working on AnimalsWIP, a story about teens who can transform into animals competing in a rigged sports tournament.
Welcome to #QueerWritersChat!
Before we break things, let’s start by settling in!
Introduce yourself and tell us what you're working on! No links, please! We’re saving those for the end.
Next question at :15!
@amaralynn.bsky.social
#QueerWriters #writesky #writers #writingcommunity #lgbtqwriters
Before we break things, let’s start by settling in!
Introduce yourself and tell us what you're working on! No links, please! We’re saving those for the end.
Next question at :15!
@amaralynn.bsky.social
#QueerWriters #writesky #writers #writingcommunity #lgbtqwriters
October 31, 2026 at 12:09 AM
#QueerWritersChat Hi! I'm Steph, and I write and edit mostly queer fantasy!
I'm working on AnimalsWIP, a story about teens who can transform into animals competing in a rigged sports tournament.
I'm working on AnimalsWIP, a story about teens who can transform into animals competing in a rigged sports tournament.
#QueerWritersChat
heavy stuff. the heavier it is thematically, the more its dug into, the darker it is.
heavy stuff. the heavier it is thematically, the more its dug into, the darker it is.
#QueerWritersChat
Question Three:
What does “darkness” mean to you in writing?
Next question at :35!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus #darkwriting
Question Three:
What does “darkness” mean to you in writing?
Next question at :35!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus #darkwriting
October 31, 2026 at 1:04 AM
#QueerWritersChat
heavy stuff. the heavier it is thematically, the more its dug into, the darker it is.
heavy stuff. the heavier it is thematically, the more its dug into, the darker it is.
Hi, I’m Bethany, aroace cryptid, and I’m inching my way toward the end of Tools of the Trade, in which a feral dragonboy learns politics and other arcane arts.
#queerwriterschat
#queerwriterschat
Welcome to #QueerWritersChat!
Before we break things, let’s start by settling in!
Introduce yourself and tell us what you're working on! No links, please! We’re saving those for the end.
Next question at :15!
@amaralynn.bsky.social
#QueerWriters #writesky #writers #writingcommunity #lgbtqwriters
Before we break things, let’s start by settling in!
Introduce yourself and tell us what you're working on! No links, please! We’re saving those for the end.
Next question at :15!
@amaralynn.bsky.social
#QueerWriters #writesky #writers #writingcommunity #lgbtqwriters
October 31, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Hi, I’m Bethany, aroace cryptid, and I’m inching my way toward the end of Tools of the Trade, in which a feral dragonboy learns politics and other arcane arts.
#queerwriterschat
#queerwriterschat
Welcome to #QueerWritersChat!
Before we break things, let’s start by settling in!
Introduce yourself and tell us what you're working on! No links, please! We’re saving those for the end.
Next question at :15!
@amaralynn.bsky.social
#QueerWriters #writesky #writers #writingcommunity #lgbtqwriters
Before we break things, let’s start by settling in!
Introduce yourself and tell us what you're working on! No links, please! We’re saving those for the end.
Next question at :15!
@amaralynn.bsky.social
#QueerWriters #writesky #writers #writingcommunity #lgbtqwriters
October 31, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Welcome to #QueerWritersChat!
Before we break things, let’s start by settling in!
Introduce yourself and tell us what you're working on! No links, please! We’re saving those for the end.
Next question at :15!
@amaralynn.bsky.social
#QueerWriters #writesky #writers #writingcommunity #lgbtqwriters
Before we break things, let’s start by settling in!
Introduce yourself and tell us what you're working on! No links, please! We’re saving those for the end.
Next question at :15!
@amaralynn.bsky.social
#QueerWriters #writesky #writers #writingcommunity #lgbtqwriters
#QueerWritersChat
Loneliness
Yeah...that's what it usually is. When i reference the abyss, it's being alone usually
Loneliness
Yeah...that's what it usually is. When i reference the abyss, it's being alone usually
#QueerWritersChat
Question Three:
What does “darkness” mean to you in writing?
Next question at :35!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus #darkwriting
Question Three:
What does “darkness” mean to you in writing?
Next question at :35!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus #darkwriting
October 31, 2026 at 1:01 AM
#QueerWritersChat
Loneliness
Yeah...that's what it usually is. When i reference the abyss, it's being alone usually
Loneliness
Yeah...that's what it usually is. When i reference the abyss, it's being alone usually
#QueerWritersChat Q3
Topics that are either sad/depressing, angering, or fairly triggering. Usually anything that needs some kind of trigger or content warning. That's pretty dark to me.
Topics that are either sad/depressing, angering, or fairly triggering. Usually anything that needs some kind of trigger or content warning. That's pretty dark to me.
#QueerWritersChat
Question Three:
What does “darkness” mean to you in writing?
Next question at :35!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus #darkwriting
Question Three:
What does “darkness” mean to you in writing?
Next question at :35!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus #darkwriting
October 31, 2026 at 12:30 AM
#QueerWritersChat Q3
Topics that are either sad/depressing, angering, or fairly triggering. Usually anything that needs some kind of trigger or content warning. That's pretty dark to me.
Topics that are either sad/depressing, angering, or fairly triggering. Usually anything that needs some kind of trigger or content warning. That's pretty dark to me.
#QueerWritersChat #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
Hurt/Comfort Sapphic masc4masc series, literary fiction.
Hurt/Comfort Sapphic masc4masc series, literary fiction.
October 31, 2026 at 1:09 AM
#QueerWritersChat #QueerWriters #writesky #writers
Hurt/Comfort Sapphic masc4masc series, literary fiction.
Hurt/Comfort Sapphic masc4masc series, literary fiction.
This one depends on context. Sometimes it’s hidden things. Sometimes it’s an origin point. And then in Balances I use the phrase “kept in the dark” as a weapon.
#queerwriterschat
#queerwriterschat
#QueerWritersChat
Question Three:
What does “darkness” mean to you in writing?
Next question at :35!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus #darkwriting
Question Three:
What does “darkness” mean to you in writing?
Next question at :35!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus #darkwriting
October 31, 2026 at 12:29 AM
This one depends on context. Sometimes it’s hidden things. Sometimes it’s an origin point. And then in Balances I use the phrase “kept in the dark” as a weapon.
#queerwriterschat
#queerwriterschat
#queerwriterschat
All the time. From dead loved ones, existential dread, panic, murder. I am not afraid to get a bit dark with my work.
All the time. From dead loved ones, existential dread, panic, murder. I am not afraid to get a bit dark with my work.
#QueerWritersChat
Question Two:
Does literal or metaphorical darkness show up in your work?
Next question at :25!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus
(Ignore the typo)
Question Two:
Does literal or metaphorical darkness show up in your work?
Next question at :25!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus
(Ignore the typo)
October 31, 2026 at 12:26 AM
#queerwriterschat
All the time. From dead loved ones, existential dread, panic, murder. I am not afraid to get a bit dark with my work.
All the time. From dead loved ones, existential dread, panic, murder. I am not afraid to get a bit dark with my work.
#QueerWritersChat
For Dust and Shadows
I would say yes for both. Characters deal with inner darkness, the literal ‘darkness’ that shows up is Peter’s shadow.
#WritingCommunity
For Dust and Shadows
I would say yes for both. Characters deal with inner darkness, the literal ‘darkness’ that shows up is Peter’s shadow.
#WritingCommunity
#QueerWritersChat
Question Two:
Does literal or metaphorical darkness show up in your work?
Next question at :25!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus
(Ignore the typo)
Question Two:
Does literal or metaphorical darkness show up in your work?
Next question at :25!
@amaralynn.bsky.social #QueerWriters #writesky #writers #darkness #plot #writingtone #dark #lgbtqiaplus
(Ignore the typo)
October 31, 2026 at 12:59 AM
#QueerWritersChat
For Dust and Shadows
I would say yes for both. Characters deal with inner darkness, the literal ‘darkness’ that shows up is Peter’s shadow.
#WritingCommunity
For Dust and Shadows
I would say yes for both. Characters deal with inner darkness, the literal ‘darkness’ that shows up is Peter’s shadow.
#WritingCommunity