Daaaamn. “AI is the asbestos we're shovelling into the walls of our technological society. Our descendants will spend generations digging it out again, and the longer the bubble goes on without popping, the longer it will take to repair the damage." www.thenerve.news/p/cory-docto...

Cory Doctorow: The people who tell you ‘AI is changing everything’ are lying

It has become impossible to tell managers mesmerised by artificial intelligence that the tools are not, in fact, helpful. So employees just play along with the fiction to keep their jobs, writes our t...

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My mom actually got this shot of Ripley when she was on her chair.

DD Ward ..."Sapphic Dr. DOOM"@ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · 2d ago

no cheating, post your lock screen. Nobody is surprised here...

My first ArtFight attack this year is Kittenbee for @eskiworks.bsky.social ! Used this as an excuse to try how my new brown paper sketchbook handles Copic markers. Draw to scale, she's actually just a single inch long, not including the tail and limbs!

Thanks for hosting #latenightwrite Promowise: A couple of short stories Felhound at Paladin Park alswrites.itch.io/felhound-at-... Elvish Thunder vs. Goblinbane alswrites.itch.io/elvish-thund...

Elvish Thunder vs. Goblinbane by Al Stover

Elvish Thunder Adventures

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Blackbird@blackbirb.bsky.social · 4d ago

#LateNightWrite Thank you for joining us this week! Feel free to use this space to share links to your work, or anything you want people to go and check!

#LateNightWrite Answer 3 Lacei (dwarven baker) believes a business owner only has to focus on running their business well. They don't need to be involved in the community. Lacei does okay with her views being challenged. She's stubborn but she tries to see the other side of an argument.

Blackbird@blackbirb.bsky.social · 4d ago

#LateNightWrite Are there any harmful beliefs your main character starts out with that they need to unlearn? How well do they deal with their worldviews being challenged? Quote or reply below using the hashtag!

#latenightwrite Answer 2 In Finn's world, the First Heroes misued their magic to influence others to make them believe that their return will lead the world in a golden age. Anyone who knows the truth about the First Heroes knows that this is a lie.

Blackbird@blackbirb.bsky.social · 4d ago

#LateNightWrite Are there any instances in your setting or plot where the misuse of magic/technology has negatively impacted the world or society at large? If so, how is magic/technology regarded in the aftermath? Quote or reply below using the hashtag!

#latenightwrite Answer 1 I really haven't and I don't know I will. There's twists and surprises but I haven't done something that's centered around a big lie.

Blackbird@blackbirb.bsky.social · 4d ago

#LateNightWrite Have you ever written any stories centered around one big harmful lie or scam? Does the current, uhm, artistic landscape--let's call it that--make you more or less inclined to explore these types of themes? Quote or reply below using the hashtag!

Doing this to get my mind off the fires I'm AL. I write fiction and fantasy. WIPs: - Cozy fantasy novel about a baker who gets involved with community - Cozy fantasy short story with same baker delivering cookies to a dragon. - Sword and Sorcery story with dhampir and his cat. #latenightwrite!

Blackbird@blackbirb.bsky.social · 4d ago

Happy Saturday and welcome to another #LateNightWrite! Let's start with Introductions, tell us about yourself and your WIP(s) in any way you like. Quote or reply below using the hashtag!

I think it goes without saying, but make sure you put out your damn cigarettes and cigars after you drop them.

I don't watch wrestling outside of AAA, so here's my obligatory "Rey Mysterio is my favorite wrestler and the first real-life superhero to me." 30 years since I first watched him and he's incredible.

Back home, safe and stiill out of the fire zone. Ripley is safe and that's all that matters. Still owe her treats for pissing her off earlier. Also I gotta take Cat Carrier training seriously.

I'm safe from the fires and holding up at my mom's work. Not doing great at all since I couldn't get Ripley out before I had to leave. She's got food, water, and litter but I'm still worried and I can't go back now. Everyone stay safe and follow first responders' directions.

#Julyinterviewfic 31 Finn (dhampir paranormal investigator) "Yes, my mother is the vampire Carmila. Not all of us dhampirs have to have a vendetta against our vampire parents. Looking at you, D!" *Vampire Hunter D throws his cup, hitting Finn in the face*

DD Ward ..."Sapphic Dr. DOOM"@ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · 6d ago

#JulyInterviewFic. (Answer in character as your OC) Question 31. Okay. Last question. If you could magically put a message in front of everyone worldwide, what would that message be?

Stories have entertained me and given me purpose. They've been there for me when friends have left. I hope my stories can show possibilities. Honor stories that come before you, but make your own. Don't let AI and lazy people take it away from you. #summerofstories and thank you for hosting.

Kayleigh Diaz 🫜@kayleighdiaz.com · 6d ago

31 | #SummerOfStories has come to an end! Thank you to all who participated! 💜 Final share: What have stories done for you in your life, and/or what would you like your stories to do for others? #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #WritingPrompt

Shout out to @aragotham.bsky.social for an amazing commission of my man, Duke Silver.

I didn't catch the entire D&D keynote, but what got me excited was the collab with D&D and World of Warcraft. When I wasn't playing TTRPGs, I was spending to much time in Azeroth. Love the world, game, and characters. And now I want to run D&D in Azeroth. So if anyone wants to play lol.

#SFFChat Intro: Hello everyone, I'm AL. I write fantasy and TTRPG stuff. Something that happened to me this week is I finished an outline for a cozy fantasy.

SFFChat@sffchat.bsky.social · 6d ago

#SFFChat Intro: Introduce yourself & share something that happened to you or that you did this week (it can be boring if you like!)

The Order of the Silver Dragon will fight again! A faction booklet for the Order of the Silver Dragon in Ravenloft and Barovia campaigns. Argynvost is my favorite aspect of CoS/Barovia and I wanted to do make a faction booklet for it. Now on @dmsguild.com www.dmsguild.com//product/578...

#summerofstories 29 Lots of ways to go with this. I'm gonna choose something that I heard. Human creativity in art brings perspective. Everyone's perspective is different and it makes art different. Sinners wouldn't be the movie it is without Ryan Coogler's creativity and amazing cast and crew 1/

Kayleigh Diaz 🫜@kayleighdiaz.com · last wk.

29 | In an industry that is increasingly becoming saturated with AI-generated content, how do you feel about the importance of art & human creativity? (If this reads like an essay prompt, yes. Sorry. Teacher. 😅) Also, how do you fight against it? #SummerOfStories #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompt

Writers are people who have imposter syndrome and main character syndrome at the same time

#summerofstories 28 I'm going to jump into rereading Hellboy. I've already read Seed of Destruction, so I'll probably start with Wake the Devil and go from there. It's my annual "Summer of Hellboy" though I really start in August. #writingcommunity #writesky #writingprompt

Kayleigh Diaz 🫜@kayleighdiaz.com · last wk.

28 | What are your most recent reading recs, what are you currently reading, and/or what's on your TBR? #SummerOfStories #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #WritingPrompt

Watching a Regular-Sized Rudy essay. and it reminds me of one of my favorite NPCs I've designed. In Spell or Die, I had a Vistani named Rudon, who was essentially Regular-Sized Rudy. I emulated the Stanamir scene from COS but Rudon choked on the wine at first. "Sorry, I don't usually drink."

#summerofstories 27 - Dragon Detective - Monk x Forgotten Realms - Cozy fantasy bakery owner gets involved with town festival - Bob's Burgers x FR - Cozy fantasy - Parks and Recreation x Warcraft - Dhampir brawler series - Street Fighter x Castlevania #writesky #writingcommunity #writingprompt

Kayleigh Diaz 🫜@kayleighdiaz.com · last wk.

27 | What are some ideas for stories you've had that never quite made it onto paper? Any monumentally daunting epics you'd like to tackle one day? Be as specific or vague as you'd like, vibes/crossovers and genre(s)-only welcome! 😊 #SummerOfStories #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #WritingPrompt

#julyinterviewfic 26 Duke: Water or juice please. Or tea. Let's do tea.

DD Ward ..."Sapphic Dr. DOOM"@ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · last wk.

#JulyInterviewFic. (Answer in character as your OC) Question 26. Would you like me to get you a glass of water? Or would you rather have soda? Wine? Whiskey?

#summerofstories 26 A screenshot from Baldur's Gate of one of my dnd/OC character Duke Silver. I recently got a commission of him and I can't wait for it.

Kayleigh Diaz 🫜@kayleighdiaz.com · 2w ago

26 | Share your character art and/or character inspiration! I was lucky enough to be able to comm two *incredible* artists here: @professoremily.bsky.social and @nushdeco.bsky.social. ♥️♥️ (See below 😁) #SummerOfStories #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #WritingPrompt

I didn't like Serpentor as a kid but I've grown to appreciate him. He commits to the Cobra bit as any Cobra agent or leader should. They don't just attack you. They'll use live snakes and shout "Cobra!" at you while they do it.

Vivian Moira Valentine@itsviviactually.bsky.social · 2w ago

Serpentor is a ridiculous character, but I absolutely love that his primary attack method is "javelin an actual snake into your heart"

Lacei kept her bakery open late and when adventurers and undead came up from the local dungeon to buy some last-minute baked goods. She obliged them and even did some last-minute baking. #writingprompt

Ian Haramaki 🏳️‍⚧️✨ @ Megaplex C9@cometkins.bsky.social · 2w ago

What's something your MC stepped up to do despite not being prepared for it? #WritingPrompt

I'm going to finally do this cozy fantasy mystery series. I just finished the investigation notes for book 1, which include the killer, victim, motive, suspects, etc. I've been psyching myself out (pun intended) when it comes to want to write this series.