Michael barron
@barronauthor.bsky.social
Speculative Fiction Author - Writes Comics - Marathon Runner - Eats Spicy Food - michaelbarronauthor.com - Sign up for monthly newsletter for free lesson on how to beat writers block. (he/him)
#writingtip from the book PIXAR STORYTELLING: "But it is also very satisfying to watch two characters from different worlds grow closer together and balm each other’s wounds – when it is earned."
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#amwriting #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #amediting
a little girl is hugging a stuffed monster from monsters inc .
ALT: a little girl is hugging a stuffed monster from monsters inc .
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December 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
#writingtip from the book PIXAR STORYTELLING: "But it is also very satisfying to watch two characters from different worlds grow closer together and balm each other’s wounds – when it is earned."
#amwriting #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #amediting
#amwriting #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #amediting
Why can't people in power stop tormenting innocent people who are just going about their lives? At this point it feels like they're just doing this kind of thing because they can. This in no way helps anyone.
These fucking ghouls. Called my Senators. Call yours too.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/h...
Trump Moves to End Gender-Related Care for Minors, Threatening Hospitals That Offer It
www.nytimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Why can't people in power stop tormenting innocent people who are just going about their lives? At this point it feels like they're just doing this kind of thing because they can. This in no way helps anyone.
There's something about this that makes me think of The Boy and the Heron.
December 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
There's something about this that makes me think of The Boy and the Heron.
December 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Came away from white elephant with the most on brand (for me) present ever. Drank from it while watching Dungeons & Dragons (2023). Not a holiday movie, but over the past 3 years it's become the one I watch while wrapping presents. Between its themes of found family and clever humor, it just fits.
December 19, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Came away from white elephant with the most on brand (for me) present ever. Drank from it while watching Dungeons & Dragons (2023). Not a holiday movie, but over the past 3 years it's become the one I watch while wrapping presents. Between its themes of found family and clever humor, it just fits.
You should all read this book by @scalzi.com. If you're an artist definitely check out chapter 23 (AKA "Day 23"). It's relatively self-contained (assuming you know the book's irresistible premise) and is the perfect portrait of an aspiring writer.
#writingcommunity #amwriting #writerslife
#writingcommunity #amwriting #writerslife
December 19, 2025 at 12:46 AM
You should all read this book by @scalzi.com. If you're an artist definitely check out chapter 23 (AKA "Day 23"). It's relatively self-contained (assuming you know the book's irresistible premise) and is the perfect portrait of an aspiring writer.
#writingcommunity #amwriting #writerslife
#writingcommunity #amwriting #writerslife
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If passed, this is government-mandated extermination.
Tomorrow, the House of Representatives will vote on a bill that bans gender-affirming medical care for any transgender person under 18, and threatens any medical professional providing this care to youth with 10 years in prison.
Tell Congress to protect trans youth and vote NO.
Tell Congress to protect trans youth and vote NO.
Protect Trans Care Now
As wave after wave of extreme measures to criminalize and strip trans people of rights and safety continue, tell Congress to act.
action.aclu.org
December 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
If passed, this is government-mandated extermination.
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I wrote a picture book and it's available for pre-order! Oldheads will appreciate the lolcat jokes throughout. It's called PAY ATTENTION TO ME, about a cat who wants to be famous and the illustrations by Rob Justus absolutely rock. Thank you Sourcebooks Jabberwocky! bookshop.org/p/books/pay-...
Pay Attention to Me!
Check out Pay Attention to Me! - <p><strong>A hilarious debut picture book where kids will empathize with Edgar the Cat's dreams of stardom while also exploring the downsides that come with it.</stron...
bookshop.org
December 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I wrote a picture book and it's available for pre-order! Oldheads will appreciate the lolcat jokes throughout. It's called PAY ATTENTION TO ME, about a cat who wants to be famous and the illustrations by Rob Justus absolutely rock. Thank you Sourcebooks Jabberwocky! bookshop.org/p/books/pay-...
@ericsmithrocks.bsky.social is a great teacher and helped me out a lot. I highly recommend.
#writingcommunity #writerscommunity #writingtips #amquerying
#writingcommunity #writerscommunity #writingtips #amquerying
Gonna host another query letter webinar at the start of the New Year, to help fund various free in-person events.
Help me, help you! :-)
Three Zoom hangs, a critique on your query, notes on your first ten pages. It’ll be fun. www.ericsmithrocks.com/blog/2025/12...
Help me, help you! :-)
Three Zoom hangs, a critique on your query, notes on your first ten pages. It’ll be fun. www.ericsmithrocks.com/blog/2025/12...
New Year, New Query: A Workshop to Get You Ready — ERIC SMITH
With the New Year approaching and writers eager to get querying, I wanted to run another workshop to help polish up those pitch letters. I have a great time every time I do these, and honestly, these ...
www.ericsmithrocks.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
@ericsmithrocks.bsky.social is a great teacher and helped me out a lot. I highly recommend.
#writingcommunity #writerscommunity #writingtips #amquerying
#writingcommunity #writerscommunity #writingtips #amquerying
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I know a lot of people are starting to log out for the holidays, so while we're all still here, I just want to share an important annual reminder from Comic Book Dad that you are awesome --
December 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I know a lot of people are starting to log out for the holidays, so while we're all still here, I just want to share an important annual reminder from Comic Book Dad that you are awesome --
Between the cold and the lack of light during the winter, it's the lack of light that really gets to me. To be honest I like the cold (to a limited extent). At least I'll like the cold until mid-February when I'll be like: is it springtime yet? But the lack of daylight REALLY gets under my skin.
December 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Between the cold and the lack of light during the winter, it's the lack of light that really gets to me. To be honest I like the cold (to a limited extent). At least I'll like the cold until mid-February when I'll be like: is it springtime yet? But the lack of daylight REALLY gets under my skin.
First 1/2 of my interview with Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast!
It was lots of fun. Basically they provide a prompt and we work together to create a one-page comic while chatting about art, life and everything else.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVDg...
It was lots of fun. Basically they provide a prompt and we work together to create a one-page comic while chatting about art, life and everything else.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVDg...
Abandoned Beauty, Silly Sports | Part 1 of 2 | Michael Barron - Episode 073
YouTube video by Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast
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December 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
First 1/2 of my interview with Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast!
It was lots of fun. Basically they provide a prompt and we work together to create a one-page comic while chatting about art, life and everything else.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVDg...
It was lots of fun. Basically they provide a prompt and we work together to create a one-page comic while chatting about art, life and everything else.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVDg...
I trust writers who admit they rewrote the first chapter ten times.
December 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I've heard of at least one case where someone murdered in a mass shooting had survived a previous mass shooting. We are decades beyond where we should have been doing more to stop this.
i don't think this is even a real statistical anomaly anymore. it seems like there's someone in the crowd at every mass shooting who has been through it before. this doesn't have to be our shared cultural experience.
Two survivors of Brown University attack escaped other school shootings
Mia Tretta was shot in the abdomen in 2019 at a school near LA and Zoe Weissman witnessed a Florida shooting in 2018
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I've heard of at least one case where someone murdered in a mass shooting had survived a previous mass shooting. We are decades beyond where we should have been doing more to stop this.
SUPPORT COMICS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! Whether its supporting your LCS, Indie comics or your favorite publisher! Support creative works but also talented artists that make them! In general support creative mediums and creative storytelling! #comics #graphicnovels #books
-A little fan animation I made
-A little fan animation I made
December 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
PIXAR STORYTELLING: "The main plot should be epic, adventurous, and rife with action…Under the main plot there will be an emotional internal story…All the studio’s stories also feature a major complex bonding process with another equally flawed character from a different world..."
#writingtip
#writingtip
woody and jessie from toy story are hugging each other and the words we 're bonding are above them
ALT: woody and jessie from toy story are hugging each other and the words we 're bonding are above them
media.tenor.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
PIXAR STORYTELLING: "The main plot should be epic, adventurous, and rife with action…Under the main plot there will be an emotional internal story…All the studio’s stories also feature a major complex bonding process with another equally flawed character from a different world..."
#writingtip
#writingtip
December 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
#writingtips from notes I have taken over the years: Your characters should care about something (even if they pretend they don't) and then that thing should be threatened to be taken way.
#amwriting #writingcommunity #writerscommunity
#amwriting #writingcommunity #writerscommunity
two men standing next to each other with one saying i can 't believe you 're taking this away from me !
ALT: two men standing next to each other with one saying i can 't believe you 're taking this away from me !
media.tenor.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
#writingtips from notes I have taken over the years: Your characters should care about something (even if they pretend they don't) and then that thing should be threatened to be taken way.
#amwriting #writingcommunity #writerscommunity
#amwriting #writingcommunity #writerscommunity
Great post by @rdouek.com Specifically on becoming a comics creator but relevant to artists in general.
#writingcomics #indiecomics #amwriting #writingcommunity #writerscommunity
#writingcomics #indiecomics #amwriting #writingcommunity #writerscommunity
If You Want A Career in Comics, Learn to Surf.*
*I don't know how to surf irl, but bear with me, the metaphor works.
richdouek.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Great post by @rdouek.com Specifically on becoming a comics creator but relevant to artists in general.
#writingcomics #indiecomics #amwriting #writingcommunity #writerscommunity
#writingcomics #indiecomics #amwriting #writingcommunity #writerscommunity
Got this #writingtip from PIXAR STORYTELLING: "Characters should have flaws, but among those flaws you’ll almost never find defeatism...This isn’t to say that...characters can’t give up. As a matter of fact they practically must give up – for a moment."
#writingcommunity #amwriting #writing
#writingcommunity #amwriting #writing
a man with rings on his fingers is making a gesture that says i give up
ALT: a man with rings on his fingers is making a gesture that says i give up
media.tenor.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Got this #writingtip from PIXAR STORYTELLING: "Characters should have flaws, but among those flaws you’ll almost never find defeatism...This isn’t to say that...characters can’t give up. As a matter of fact they practically must give up – for a moment."
#writingcommunity #amwriting #writing
#writingcommunity #amwriting #writing
During the month of December I'm taking a break from my current writing project to let it rest in my brain.
Sort of working on a new project. Not even an outline, just spending some time every day jotting down ideas. Don't know if this will turn out to be one idea or several.
#writingoals #writing
Sort of working on a new project. Not even an outline, just spending some time every day jotting down ideas. Don't know if this will turn out to be one idea or several.
#writingoals #writing
December 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
During the month of December I'm taking a break from my current writing project to let it rest in my brain.
Sort of working on a new project. Not even an outline, just spending some time every day jotting down ideas. Don't know if this will turn out to be one idea or several.
#writingoals #writing
Sort of working on a new project. Not even an outline, just spending some time every day jotting down ideas. Don't know if this will turn out to be one idea or several.
#writingoals #writing
I've read this book. It's lots of fun. Would make a great present for the holidays!
There's currently less than 20 copies left of MR. MUFFINS: DEFENDER OF THE STARS on Amazon. Pick up a copy before they're gone!
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www.amazon.com/Mr-Muffins-D...
Mr. Muffins: Defender of the Stars
Amazon.com: Mr. Muffins: Defender of the Stars: 9781620108321: Kahn, Ben, Brooks, Georgeo: Books
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December 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I've read this book. It's lots of fun. Would make a great present for the holidays!
If you're looking for some feedback from a literary agent in 2026, I'd love to help!! Reach out using the link in my bio - I work with all ages and most genres ✨
#amwriting #amagenting #amquerying #querytips #mystery #thriller #fantasy #middlegrade #YA
#amwriting #amagenting #amquerying #querytips #mystery #thriller #fantasy #middlegrade #YA
December 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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What I love about reading is the autonomy. I can engage in whatever content I want, yes-- but more importantly, I can have whatever relationship I want with that content. I can be swept away, I can be distantly observing, I can be in a tug of war with the text. It's playful and free.
It doesn't take a lot for people to start reading. But year after year, what keeps you coming back? In this week's Mark As Read, @mollytempleton.com discusses reading as a lifelong habit:
What Keeps You Reading? - Reactor
Becoming a reader is different than *staying* a reader...
reactormag.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
What I love about reading is the autonomy. I can engage in whatever content I want, yes-- but more importantly, I can have whatever relationship I want with that content. I can be swept away, I can be distantly observing, I can be in a tug of war with the text. It's playful and free.
seeing a lot of author-targeting scams in email lately about "sharing your book"
a few are particularly insidious, saying "An honest note from someone who just finished your book" and "I just finished reading one of your books, and I have to say—I’m genuinely blown away."
pretending excitement
a few are particularly insidious, saying "An honest note from someone who just finished your book" and "I just finished reading one of your books, and I have to say—I’m genuinely blown away."
pretending excitement
December 5, 2025 at 1:24 PM