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C Murry

@lennwrites.bsky.social

writer | desert rat, actual cat | nerd, sci-fi and mythology 💫🪐 ✩ they/she ✩ queer ✩ neurodivergent ✩ 31 🚫A/I 🚫cen/sorship #querying Wanderlust and the Sea #writing Fault Lines bg—my Deuceridge boys—by 4xl_j0y (X) pfp by bora.panda (Insta)

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C Murry@lennwrites.bsky.social · 2d ago

#AwesomeCharacters Ooh this is a VERY fun one! 👀 Forgive the length of the 🧵😂 (Deuceridge) For all Kade isn’t a fiction reader, he’s writing his like a dime novel, embellishing and dramatizing in an attempt to obfuscate. When he reads it back, he’s horrified by how honest it actually is. 1/

🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 2d ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters Your character is writing their memoirs! How honest are they being? Are they playing up their heroism and the drama? Are they leaving anything out? Why? What tone will it have? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

C Murry@lennwrites.bsky.social · 2d ago

#AugCharWork I rarely set out to create a given archetype, but recognizing where characters might align—as I notice traits and patterns—is a fun part of getting to know them! I got CRAZY excited when I realized I could finally have a sun ☀️ and moon 🌒 coded pair with Lynden and Au (StringsWIP)! 1/2

DD Ward ..."Sapphic Dr. DOOM"@ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · 4d ago

August Character Workshop Day 2. #AugCharWork Archetypes I would suggest to you that a good character needs to align, at least somewhat to an archetype. Archetypes tell readers how to relate to the character.

C Murry@lennwrites.bsky.social · 4d ago

#AugCharWork (for StringsWIP) I need Lynden to take ownership of his future. He had a rough start, and he’s gone from being stuck in survival mode to taking some necessary time to rest and heal. Now he needs to figure out what he wants and where he’s going—and feel secure enough to act on it.

DD Ward ..."Sapphic Dr. DOOM"@ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · 5d ago

August Character Workshop Day 1. #AugCharWork What Do They Need to Do? What do you, the author, need the character to do to make the story work? If this is your romantic lead, they need to fall in love. If this is your mystery detective, they need to detect.

C Murry@lennwrites.bsky.social · 5d ago

#AwesomeCharacters Gold goes to Quinn🥇 from Fault Lines. Don’t let his mad scientist vibes fool you—he’s a true “do no harm” sort of doctor, a mother hen, and a great cook. He’s also one of only two characters that neither side can bring themselves to vilify at any point during the story. 1/

🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 5d ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters Welcome to the Intermittent Character Award Ceremonies!👏 Amongst all your characters, who gets the superlative? Today's award goes to: The Sweetest! Who's your cinnamon roll? Please award them! 🥇 #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

C Murry@lennwrites.bsky.social · last mo.

Hit 30k on the current project (StringsWIP) and wow, there’s nothing like the first draft rush! … I say, staring directly at a couple pieces of world building in desperate need of untangling 😅

C Murry@lennwrites.bsky.social · 2mo ago

20k in StringsWIP achieved! This one’s coming alive so dang quickly. The story is really taking shape, and I’m having a ball getting to know the characters. It’ll be con crunch for the next week, though, so progress might slow just a tad 😅

C Murry@lennwrites.bsky.social · 3mo ago

“‘inciting incident’ and it’s a third of the way into the book??” is a real sentence I just typed into a brainstorming doc and I’m about ready to climb a wall

C Murry@lennwrites.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I usually write quite linearly, especially longer projects; StringsWIP is the first time I don’t quite know where my starting point is, and even as a pantser it’s unnerving! But pleased to say both MCs are talking to me, so we’re rolling with it for the time being

C Murry@lennwrites.bsky.social · 3mo ago

#SpoonieAuthChat Food is always, ultimately, a positive in my work—it’s comfort, connection, care, community. It’s something to gather around, to share, to savor, and often something that heals. Whenever I do speculative biology, diet and culture surrounding food is often my starting point!

Spoonie Authors Network@spoonieauthnet.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Spoonie Author Chat (for creatives who manage spoons), May 18, 2026: I like food. How do you include food in your stories? (Please quote-post and add #SpoonieAuthChat to your replies!)

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C Murry@lennwrites.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I usually write quite linearly, especially longer projects; StringsWIP is the first time I don’t quite know where my starting point is, and even as a pantser it’s unnerving! But pleased to say both MCs are talking to me, so we’re rolling with it for the time being

C Murry@lennwrites.bsky.social · 3mo ago

#AwesomeCharacters Ooh what an interesting question! Truly dislike? No. I’ve got some sort of fondness for them all, even if it’s “love to hate” vibes. I do, however, find it more tedious/tiresome to spend time in certain POVs. Kit—from Faultverse—is like that; 1/2

🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters Technical question today! Do you dislike any of your characters? Not disagree with their villainous actions, but actually dislike writing them? What is it about them that gets to you? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

C Murry@lennwrites.bsky.social · 3mo ago

#AwesomeCharacters For sure! In Faultverse, Mara and Nym are lesbians! 🧡🩷🤍 In fact, a decent chunk of later plot hinges on Nym going “ohnoshespretty”, tripping and falling. 😅 They’re very good for one another, in many ways. art by lytiic.carrd.co! 1/2

two girls, one hugging the other from behind; Mara, left, is taller and dressed in black, with shoulder-length wavy brown hair, and smiles fondly; Nym, behind her, is dressed in a green shirt and gray slacks, her bobbed hair silver and cut asymmetrically; Nym rests her head against Mara’s shoulder, affectionate, eyes closed as she wraps her arms around Mara’s waist
🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters Happy Lesbian Visibility Day, everyone! 🧡🧡🤍🩷❤️ Do you have any lesbian characters? Please share them with me today! #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

C Murry@lennwrites.bsky.social · 3mo ago

#BonApriltit 26 (StringsWIP) Au dislikes anything that tastes of vitamins or reminds him of medicine. He frequently bakes with fresh fruit, but blanches at artificial fruit or floral flavors. Lynden won’t eat cold leftovers. It reminds him too much of his childhood. 1/3

Jax Devora (is writing)@jaxdevora.bsky.social · 3mo ago

#BonApriltit DAY 26 Follow-up to yesterday: Which foods would make your characters run for the hills? (If there's a reason why they refuse to eat it, feel free to talk about it!)

#BonApriltit a food-themed worldbuilding game Day 26: MC's Least Favorite Foods Which foods turn your characters' stomachs? game hosted by jaxdevora (Background is a picnic on green grass. There's a white/blue checkered blanket spread out. Three sandwiches sit on a cutting board next to a basket.)
C Murry@lennwrites.bsky.social · 3mo ago

#BonApriltit 24 In the newest WIP—let’s call it StringsWIP—Lynden’s lived with some form of food insecurity all his life. Nowadays he’s very ready to enjoy whatever’s on offer, and do it with all possible leisure—which matches up well with Maluus’ cultural emphasis on “slowing down”. He pretends 1/

Jax Devora (is writing)@jaxdevora.bsky.social · 3mo ago

#BonApriltit DAY 24 For the next few days, we'll be turning to questions concerning your WIP! Today, talk about your characters' relationship to food. Who's the foodie, the chef, and the person burning instant ramen? Alternatively, is food an art for your characters, or is it just there?

#BonApriltit a food-themed worldbuilding game Day 24: MC's relationship to food Who's the foodie, who's the chef, and who's burning instant ramen? Or: How do your characters feel about food? game hosted by jaxdevora (Background is a picnic on green grass. There's a white/blue checkered blanket spread out. Three sandwiches sit on a cutting board next to a basket.)
C Murry@lennwrites.bsky.social · 4mo ago

#BonAprilti The evening meal on Maluus depends a lot on the context. If there’s company over, the typical 2-3 courses tend to multiply. Artistry is highly valued across the whole planet, and the evening meal is where that’s most on display in elaborate or visually impressive dishes. 1/

Jax Devora (is writing)@jaxdevora.bsky.social · 4mo ago

#BonApriltit DAY 14 What's on the table for the last meal of the day, no matter what it is? If there are multiple courses, describe as many as you're willing to cover.

#BonApriltit a food-themed worldbuilding game Day 14: Dinners/Suppers Describe a typical last meal (courses and all!) for your characters. game hosted by jaxdevora (Background is a picnic on green grass. There's a white/blue checkered blanket spread out. Three sandwiches sit on a cutting board next to a basket.)
C Murry@lennwrites.bsky.social · 4mo ago

#AwesomeCharacters Ooh, what a fun one! In Deuceridge, that would be local boss Clarence Ward. Man’s gone THROUGH it. Whether he deserves it or not dives straight into spoiler territory, though. For Faultverse, it’s probably a fellow named Zander. He, like many characters, is hamstrung by the 1/

🌱🫜 Charlie (Chelizabeth) Delta 🦊🪻@charliedeltawrites.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Tell me more about your #AwesomeCharacters Side character day! Who is your most put-upon side character? The one you make suffer the most? What happens to them? Did they deserve it? #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

C Murry@lennwrites.bsky.social · 4mo ago

#BonApriltit (new scifi wip) There’s a lot of variation for the midday meal on Maluus. It’s frowned upon to eat while working/on the go, which is meant to encourage an actual sit-down break, but the unintended result is some people simply can’t stop for a midday meal. Sandwiches are common, 1/

Jax Devora (is writing)@jaxdevora.bsky.social · 4mo ago

#BonApriltit DAY 13 Moving on to mid-day, do people in your world stop for lunch? Maybe high tea? What's on the table then?

#BonApriltit a food-themed worldbuilding game Day 13: Mid-day Meals What are common meals for lunch or tea? game hosted by jaxdevora (Background is a picnic on green grass. There's a white/blue checkered blanket spread out. Three sandwiches sit on a cutting board next to a basket.)