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Eden Van Leeuwen @edenvanleeuwen.bsky.social · 3d

I drew a rock today #drawingcommunity #drawing

Eden Van Leeuwen @edenvanleeuwen.bsky.social · 4d

I made this on photoshop. I don't hate it, but I don't like it (At least its not AI slop). I need to practice drawing more diverse landscapes, suggestions please. #drawing #drawingcommunity

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Eden Van Leeuwen @edenvanleeuwen.bsky.social · 10d

Thanks for the pep talk, I needed that

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Eden Van Leeuwen @edenvanleeuwen.bsky.social · 10d

It feels good that I'm being defended

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Eden Van Leeuwen @edenvanleeuwen.bsky.social · 11d

More rejections, agh, I'm getting disheartened. #writing #writingcommunity

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Eden Van Leeuwen @edenvanleeuwen.bsky.social · 19d

Another day, another rejection.

#writingcommunity #writing

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Eden Van Leeuwen @edenvanleeuwen.bsky.social · 20d

I'm so frustrated by all the rejections I'm getting, argh! I love writing, but all the rejections are getting to me. #writingcommunity #writing

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Eden Van Leeuwen @edenvanleeuwen.bsky.social · 25d

Enter a world others will not look at, a place of turbulence and small cruelties. Will you face the truth or turn away?

#UnhingedPit #YA #F #Q

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Eden Van Leeuwen @edenvanleeuwen.bsky.social · Sep 19

Yeah, I'm doing about the same.

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Eden Van Leeuwen @edenvanleeuwen.bsky.social · Sep 18

I'm sick, as in physically ill. I hate it. I want a pizza as well or soup or soup and pizza. Also Panadol. My bones hurt.

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Eden Van Leeuwen @edenvanleeuwen.bsky.social · Sep 17

The Quiet Magic of The Great North

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The Quiet Magic of The Great North

YouTube video by Happy Fan Girl 2

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Eden Van Leeuwen @edenvanleeuwen.bsky.social · Sep 13

Why I Still Collect DVDs in the Age of Streaming
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Why I Still Collect DVDs in the Age of Streaming

Every time I hyperfixate on a show, film, or band, I can’t help but chase down the physical media. DVDs, Blu-rays, and now 4K editions line my shelves like trophies. Not because I’m a Luddite cling…

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Eden Van Leeuwen @edenvanleeuwen.bsky.social · Sep 10

Already filled in the form, I’m a bit sad though as I couldn’t send in my animated pitch. It was so cool

Eden Van Leeuwen @edenvanleeuwen.bsky.social · Sep 5

Naomi means pleasant and gentle, her last name Winter is to express her coldness. Thus a pleasant winter. Not everyone enjoys the cold but I adore it and I wanted express my love for my character #pitchdis

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Eden Van Leeuwen @edenvanleeuwen.bsky.social · Sep 3

I'm getting the travel itch again, I want to go back to Japan, but I have to wait. I want to meet Mads Mikkelsen and I'm waiting to find out what convention he's going to be at next. FYI last time he was in Australia it was back in 2006

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Eden Van Leeuwen @edenvanleeuwen.bsky.social · Sep 1

Scribbles, Giggles & Truth Bombs: Capturing Kids in Dialogue

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Dialogue: Writing Children’s Voices

Hi my readers, after the success of my three-part series on how to write children. It was suggested that I write a piece on how to write dialogue for children. So here I am, peeling the first piece…

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Eden Van Leeuwen @edenvanleeuwen.bsky.social · Aug 31

Just entered my short story "The People's Meal" into the 2025 Scarlet Stiletto Awards in the thriller category. Wish me luck. #thriller #writingcommunity #writer

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