Hollywood is built to say no. Screenwriter Thomas Dean Donnelly has spent 30 years figuring out how to keep going anyway. We talk Sahara, Doctor Strange, imposter syndrome, rewrites, reinvention, and his pivot from Hollywood to bestselling indie author. tr.ee/Z4HoWQD3eh
Andrew Buckley
@abuckleyauthor.bsky.social
📚 Author of rather silly speculative fiction • 🎙️ Podcaster • 🗣️ Speaker • 📝 Writer • 🇨🇦 Based in BC's Okanagan Valley • Rep: Nikki Terpilowski at Holloway Literary
Well, this is a first . . . My very first children’s picture book, The Sock Goblin, is officially out in the world! The Sock Goblin is perfect for bedtime reading, story time, or any small (or fully grown) human who has randomly lost their socks. www.amazon.ca/Sock-Goblin-...
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October is the perfect time to watch horror movies and call it homework. 🔪 4-Weeks - We’ll watch the films, read the scripts, then dissect what makes them tick… or scream. First film assignment drops tomorrow. 👀 Come for the movies. Stay for the dissection. www.wildwritersstudio.com/classes.html
NEW at Wild Writers Studio! Need help untangling a plot, fixing a character arc, or figuring out what the hell your story is doing? We now offer one-on-one Blue Pencil Story Consults and ongoing Story Coaching. Work with us: www.wildwritersstudio.com/work-with-us... @finnwritesstuff.bsky.social
Moments from Saturday's Enderby LitCon. Thanks to @abuckleyauthor.bsky.social for the shot of our panel, to Edgar Allan Poe for dropping in to say hi, and to @bryanmortensen.bsky.social of @bcwriters.bsky.social for the mug. Most of all, thanks to the volunteers who made it all happen.
Struggling with your action scenes? Whether it’s a gritty brawl, a high-speed chase, or a magical duel, this workshop will show you how to craft action that hits where it hurts. Join me next Thursday for an online writing craft class that pulls no punches :) www.wildwritersstudio.com/classes.html
TJ Klune was one of my 'authors I really want to talk to' wishlist guests after I read The House in the Cerulean Sea' last year. And he was an utter delight! We talk author journey, perseverance, grief, advocacy, and more. Listen Now - tr.ee/B08H882tOe
Starting next Monday, my marketing class for authors and writers! This interactive 5-week course represents a foundational guide, designed to get you on the right track when it comes to branding yourself, marketing your work, and reaching your audience. www.wildwritersstudio.com/classes.html
Last Call! Screenwriting for Beginners Starts Tomorrow Learn how to build a feature film script from the ground up! Study great films, write your own screenplay, and get real feedback along the way. Spots are limited. Starts tomorrow. Register now! www.wildwritersstudio.com/classes.html
Happening tomorrow night! Join @finnwritesstuff.bsky.social and I as we wrap horror in tiny little screaming packages. Flash fiction meets horror! We still have a few spots available so drop whatever you're doing, stop doom scrolling, and go and register! www.wildwritersstudio.com/classes.html
Great suite of classes coming up from the amazing @abuckleyauthor.bsky.social & @finnwritesstuff.bsky.social! I'm excited to join the screenwriting class coming up in May. 💚 #writingcommunity #writerscommunity
The project @finnwritesstuff.bsky.social and I have been teasing is now live! Welcome to Wild Writers Studio! Come and join the creative rebellion! Our first class is on April 11th and it's totally free! Sign up today to secure your spot! Explore the studio: www.wildwritersstudio.com
The project @finnwritesstuff.bsky.social and I have been teasing is now live! Welcome to Wild Writers Studio! Come and join the creative rebellion! Our first class is on April 11th and it's totally free! Sign up today to secure your spot! Explore the studio: www.wildwritersstudio.com
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March 10th – Tea & Tales Our monthly Q&A and chat, plus a special announcement. March 31st – Establishing Author Voice An exclusive online class focused on developing a stronger, more distinctive writing voice. Sign up for a Patreon tier to get your invite! www.patreon.com/c/andrewbuck...
COMING SOON, from the creatively chaotic minds of @finnwritesstuff.bsky.social & Andrew Buckley . . .
This week, Andrew sits down with comic book writer and filmmaker George Michail (co-writer/director of Knight Terror). They dive into the evolution of Knight Terror and unpack the creative risks, structural challenges, and realities of bringing a dark genre project to life. tr.ee/B08H882tOe
Side characters aren’t just background noise. We’re diving deep into show-stealing side characters: why they work, how they elevate your protagonist, and how to build them. Live online. February 23rd, 5pm PST Simply join the $10 tier to receive your invite. www.patreon.com/c/andrewbuck...
Pour the tea. Ask the questions.Tea & Tales is back. Live Q&A and cozy chaos. Sign up for the $5 tier or higher to get your invite! www.patreon.com/c/andrewbuck...
Join me chatting with SFX makeup artist Lanny Brown (Lucifer, Knight Terror, Alien Earth). We get into dirt, blood, glue, indie films, creative survival, and why relationships matter as much as talent in film. 🎬 Listen: tr.ee/B08H882tOe
POV rules are not laws of physics. Your story will not explode if you break them (probably). Get Out of My Head! is a Patreon-exclusive writing class on how POV really works, why it fails, and how skilled writers bend or ignore the rules on purpose. 🔗 www.patreon.com/c/andrewbuck...
New year, same questionable answers. Tea & Tales is back with my first Q&A of the year. Bring your tea. Bring your questions. I’ll bring the stories and a touch of mild chaos. Head over to Patreon to secure your invite - www.patreon.com/posts/first-...
Andrew Buckley & @finnwritesstuff.bsky.social reflect on the wins, lessons, and plot twists of the past year, and tease what’s ahead in 2026, from upcoming events to secret projects and more. New year. New goals. Same love of story. Listen now on the StoryCentric Podcast! tr.ee/B08H882tOe
🐑 New Year, New Ewe! No sheep. Just wordplay. Use code BAAA2026 for 80% off your first Patreon month ($10 tier+). In 2026: monthly Q&A, Online Writing Class, and new self-paced courses: on-demand versions of my most popular workshops. Pajamas encouraged. 👉 www.patreon.com/c/andrewbuck...
"If you’ve ever read a classic holiday fairy tale and thought, “This would be better with mild emotional trauma and at least one sentient man-eating tree,” then A Short Collection of Horrible Christmas Fairy Tales is your new festive soulmate." Grab your copy now! - tr.ee/lfAHjOtRA8
‘Tis the season… for questionable elves and suspicious jingling noises. Come write some twisted holiday magic with me on Tuesday December 16th! This is a Patreon-exclusive class! Join the $10 tier to get your invite (Festive fear included at no extra cost). www.patreon.com/c/andrewbuck...
Got questions? I’ve got tea! Join me Dec 11th for Tea & Tales, my monthly Patreon Q&A! Bring your curiosity, your chaos, and maybe a snack. Only $5 (cheaper than accidentally ordering a fancy latte) See you there, story nerds! www.patreon.com/posts/tea-ta...
For the special 100th episode of StoryCentric, we sit down with @scottlynch78.bsky.social (The Lies of Locke Lamora). Expect plenty of sharp wit, candid insights, and some minor threats. Truly a conversation worthy of the Bastards themselves. Listen now! tr.ee/B08H882tOe
What happens when two author friends talk shop live? At #WWC2025, Andrew Buckley & Finnian Burnett laughed, shared wisdom, & spilled writerly secrets. 🎤✨ Catch the StoryCentric Podcast: BFF Edition! 🎧 linktr.ee/andrewbuckle...
Want to make your author presence shine? Join me for a practical step-by-step workshop. I’ll walk you through setting up both platforms, optimizing your author brand, and making sure readers can actually find you. Available only through Patreon - www.patreon.com/c/andrewbuck...
Ready for some tea? Some tales? Maybe a scandalous plot twist or two? Join me for Tea & Tales, a Patreon-exclusive Q&A/chat happening Thursday, August 7th (this evening)! Sign up for my Patreon ($5 tier) to get your invite! - www.patreon.com/c/andrewbuck... #TeaAndTales #AuthorLife