Judy Black @ Drafting
@judyblackcloud.com
Author. Game designer. TTRPG lover. Mental health advocate. Young, scrappy and hungry. AroAce as hell. Writer of many things. Never AI. Gamer/DM/TTRPG Creator. Cats, coffee & chaos. Étudier le français.
Open for work. Email: [email protected]
Open for work. Email: [email protected]
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Judy Black @ Drafting
@judyblackcloud.com
· Oct 21
Hi Bluesky! I’m Judy Black, #ttrpg designer/writer, nerd, cat fan, lover of puns, and enjoyer of both coffee and tea!
Sure why not!
1 like for 1 random line from my WIP
1 like for 1 random line from my WIP
1 like = 1 random line from one of my WIPs, published works, or trunk novels!
(Stolen from @mcmanlypants.bsky.social , because it sounds fun.) #writingcommunity
(Stolen from @mcmanlypants.bsky.social , because it sounds fun.) #writingcommunity
January 28, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Sure why not!
1 like for 1 random line from my WIP
1 like for 1 random line from my WIP
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Heya! Are you a romance author with books on itch? I'm planning a romance book bundle for Valentine's Day!
Send in the form below if you're interested. All genres of romance are welcome! Deadline for inclusion is February 4. More details on the form itself:
Send in the form below if you're interested. All genres of romance are welcome! Deadline for inclusion is February 4. More details on the form itself:
Valentine's Day Romance Book Bundle
Howdy! This is an interest form for a Valentine's Day book bundle on itch.io, hosted by Talli Morgan. The bundle will run from February 9th through the 14th. All authors who submit this form will be invited to the bundle, so be sure you look out for the email from itch.io requesting your approval. T...
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January 26, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Heya! Are you a romance author with books on itch? I'm planning a romance book bundle for Valentine's Day!
Send in the form below if you're interested. All genres of romance are welcome! Deadline for inclusion is February 4. More details on the form itself:
Send in the form below if you're interested. All genres of romance are welcome! Deadline for inclusion is February 4. More details on the form itself:
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There's quite a lot going on, so it feels weird to be like HEY HEY LOOK AT ME, but maybe you like books, and like books by me, and want to see the cover to my next one, coming in August:
January 28, 2026 at 8:09 PM
There's quite a lot going on, so it feels weird to be like HEY HEY LOOK AT ME, but maybe you like books, and like books by me, and want to see the cover to my next one, coming in August:
What are some of my favorite books about writing? I break down my top 5 here:
My Top 5 Writing Books — Judy Black
Ah, the never-ending world of writing advice... there are so many options of things to read and learn from. As always, advice is very selective with what matches your own experiences and what clicks best...
www.judyblackcloud.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:11 PM
What are some of my favorite books about writing? I break down my top 5 here:
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Make Your Own One-Page RPG by Exeunt Press
Create and publish your own one-page RPG
exeuntpress.itch.io
January 28, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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"passive consumers of unthought thoughts" is such an elegant way to put slop-eaters
sorry is there games journalism discourse happening, I was busy clumsily photoshopping a sword into the pope's hand on company time for a @joshuawolens.bsky.social story
January 28, 2026 at 6:50 PM
"passive consumers of unthought thoughts" is such an elegant way to put slop-eaters
I HIT 70,000 WORDS ON MY WIP!!! WHOOOOO
January 28, 2026 at 6:48 PM
I HIT 70,000 WORDS ON MY WIP!!! WHOOOOO
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I'm auctioning off a query letter critique and a year's subscription to Agents & Books as part of the Publishing for Minnesota fundraiser. Bid here!
www.32auctions.com/organization...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
Publishing for Minnesota
Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
I'm auctioning off a query letter critique and a year's subscription to Agents & Books as part of the Publishing for Minnesota fundraiser. Bid here!
www.32auctions.com/organization...
www.32auctions.com/organization...
Today's working music: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd30...
Stop Overthinking ☁️ Deep Focus Ambience & Healing Sunset with Amaia & Bo (No AI)
YouTube video by World of Mithrasa
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January 28, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Today's working music: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd30...
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Time is running out to pick up Monster Truckers at 60% off on the Drive Thru RPG deal of the day!
Join the other cool folks that discovered the hijinks having semi truck driving monsters as they make their way through the post apocalyptic Worstlands!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Join the other cool folks that discovered the hijinks having semi truck driving monsters as they make their way through the post apocalyptic Worstlands!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
January 28, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Time is running out to pick up Monster Truckers at 60% off on the Drive Thru RPG deal of the day!
Join the other cool folks that discovered the hijinks having semi truck driving monsters as they make their way through the post apocalyptic Worstlands!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
Join the other cool folks that discovered the hijinks having semi truck driving monsters as they make their way through the post apocalyptic Worstlands!
www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/5...
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I so frequently get lost in a good book and more often than not those books inspire me to create too!
The Wanderer's Bookshop is one of those creations, inspired ans sharing vibes with:
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
Welcome to the Hynam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum
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#booksky #zinemonth
The Wanderer's Bookshop is one of those creations, inspired ans sharing vibes with:
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
Welcome to the Hynam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum
1/
#booksky #zinemonth
January 28, 2026 at 1:13 PM
I so frequently get lost in a good book and more often than not those books inspire me to create too!
The Wanderer's Bookshop is one of those creations, inspired ans sharing vibes with:
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
Welcome to the Hynam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum
1/
#booksky #zinemonth
The Wanderer's Bookshop is one of those creations, inspired ans sharing vibes with:
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
Welcome to the Hynam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum
1/
#booksky #zinemonth
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tomorrow, StandWithMinnesota.com will hit a million site visits and over 650,000 unique visitors.
i made it 10 days ago with $600 from you guys for hosting and cloudflare.
thank you. thank you.
i made it 10 days ago with $600 from you guys for hosting and cloudflare.
thank you. thank you.
Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
StandWithMinnesota.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:12 PM
tomorrow, StandWithMinnesota.com will hit a million site visits and over 650,000 unique visitors.
i made it 10 days ago with $600 from you guys for hosting and cloudflare.
thank you. thank you.
i made it 10 days ago with $600 from you guys for hosting and cloudflare.
thank you. thank you.
Starting my dnd games with a one thing we're happy about talk. So far we have fancy nail polish, cute cat nose, and good crochet project.
January 27, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Starting my dnd games with a one thing we're happy about talk. So far we have fancy nail polish, cute cat nose, and good crochet project.
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Studies show that RPG Fitness engages the brain and body and delivers more on both fronts than if you were to train each individually. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDuD...
Can D&D help me get in shape?
YouTube video by Corkboards & Curiosities
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October 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Studies show that RPG Fitness engages the brain and body and delivers more on both fronts than if you were to train each individually. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDuD...
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I need to be so busy I can't doomscroll. I want to find amazing projects and spread joy and positive messages. So, I'm reopening to queries for a week or up to 500 submissions, whichever comes first, starting February 9th. Looking particular for unique perspectives and fresh voices.
January 27, 2026 at 7:34 PM
I need to be so busy I can't doomscroll. I want to find amazing projects and spread joy and positive messages. So, I'm reopening to queries for a week or up to 500 submissions, whichever comes first, starting February 9th. Looking particular for unique perspectives and fresh voices.
Naming NPCs remains hard.
January 27, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Naming NPCs remains hard.
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Ahhhhh this quote. This is what I keep saying and I’ll say it til the day I die.
A pebble starts an avalanche. Do the small thing you can. No effort is too small. You never know.
A pebble starts an avalanche. Do the small thing you can. No effort is too small. You never know.
January 27, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Ahhhhh this quote. This is what I keep saying and I’ll say it til the day I die.
A pebble starts an avalanche. Do the small thing you can. No effort is too small. You never know.
A pebble starts an avalanche. Do the small thing you can. No effort is too small. You never know.
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i have just gotten off a productive call with sauron where i laid out our requests
- nazgul bodycams
- morgul knife must remain sheathed unless suspect is determined to be carrying the one ring
- shelob will be the new point of contact
- nazgul bodycams
- morgul knife must remain sheathed unless suspect is determined to be carrying the one ring
- shelob will be the new point of contact
January 27, 2026 at 3:15 PM
i have just gotten off a productive call with sauron where i laid out our requests
- nazgul bodycams
- morgul knife must remain sheathed unless suspect is determined to be carrying the one ring
- shelob will be the new point of contact
- nazgul bodycams
- morgul knife must remain sheathed unless suspect is determined to be carrying the one ring
- shelob will be the new point of contact
Ready for some magical chaos? Add these magic-based games to your next #dnd festival! www.dmsguild.com/product/3298...
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January 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Ready for some magical chaos? Add these magic-based games to your next #dnd festival! www.dmsguild.com/product/3298...
Confession, I struggle the most with combat in #dnd. Sometimes it feels like a math class with everyone yelling numbers, here's what I'm doing to make it more dynamic in my game: www.judyblackcloud.com/blog/2021/2/...
January 27, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Confession, I struggle the most with combat in #dnd. Sometimes it feels like a math class with everyone yelling numbers, here's what I'm doing to make it more dynamic in my game: www.judyblackcloud.com/blog/2021/2/...
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The Quiet Year is now back in stock no matter where you live!
The Quiet Year is an award-winning map-making game about building community after the collapse. It comes in a little box with everything you need to play. And it's back in stock in the US!
store.buriedwithoutceremony.com/products/the...
The Quiet Year is an award-winning map-making game about building community after the collapse. It comes in a little box with everything you need to play. And it's back in stock in the US!
store.buriedwithoutceremony.com/products/the...
The Quiet Year (box set)
The Quiet Year is a map game. You define the struggles of a community living after the collapse of civilization, and attempt to build something good within their quiet year. Every decision and every a...
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January 26, 2026 at 6:43 PM
The Quiet Year is now back in stock no matter where you live!
The Quiet Year is an award-winning map-making game about building community after the collapse. It comes in a little box with everything you need to play. And it's back in stock in the US!
store.buriedwithoutceremony.com/products/the...
The Quiet Year is an award-winning map-making game about building community after the collapse. It comes in a little box with everything you need to play. And it's back in stock in the US!
store.buriedwithoutceremony.com/products/the...
Walked in the cold for much longer than I intended to because I was too engrossed in the audiobook of Spread Me from @sarahgailey.bsky.social and just AHHHH what a book!! 10/10
January 26, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Walked in the cold for much longer than I intended to because I was too engrossed in the audiobook of Spread Me from @sarahgailey.bsky.social and just AHHHH what a book!! 10/10