Nick Wilford
@nickpwilford.bsky.social
Speculative fiction author, making the impossible reality | Freelance editor and formatter | THE BECALMER released by Creative James Media August 2023
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After witnessing a murder by a man who bears her former face, a trans girl who transitioned by her DNA being changed from male to female uncovers a sinister cloning scheme and must expose the culprits to stop further abuse of trans people. #QuestPit #YA #SF #Q #agentguide
Sassia isn't going to be take being trapped in a small room while in an alternate reality, even if it's in the interest of preventing disturbance to the multiverse. #amwriting #WIPSnips #WriteSky #writingcommunity
December 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Sassia isn't going to be take being trapped in a small room while in an alternate reality, even if it's in the interest of preventing disturbance to the multiverse. #amwriting #WIPSnips #WriteSky #writingcommunity
The AI is doing things on the hoof at this point, which Corin might be able to use to her advantage to escape. From Artificial Life #WIPSnips #amediting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
December 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM
The AI is doing things on the hoof at this point, which Corin might be able to use to her advantage to escape. From Artificial Life #WIPSnips #amediting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
Just completed a first edit of my #WIP with the help of my wonderful critique partners. Still have a few questions and things to tighten up but overall I'm amazed this seems so serviceable. How are you doing at this busy time of year? #5amwritersclub #amediting #WritingCommunity
December 9, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Just completed a first edit of my #WIP with the help of my wonderful critique partners. Still have a few questions and things to tighten up but overall I'm amazed this seems so serviceable. How are you doing at this busy time of year? #5amwritersclub #amediting #WritingCommunity
Didn't have "fourth" so I went creative with "quarter". Here Ella is imitating her own clone and smuggled herself into his quarters. From Mirror Me #WIPSnips #amquerying #WriteSky #writingcommunity
December 8, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Didn't have "fourth" so I went creative with "quarter". Here Ella is imitating her own clone and smuggled herself into his quarters. From Mirror Me #WIPSnips #amquerying #WriteSky #writingcommunity
"Empty", this is one of my favourite scenes from Mirror Me. A dream sequence where the day Ella's life began is now twisted by recent events. #WIPSnips #amquerying #WriteSky #writingcommunity
December 7, 2025 at 10:23 AM
"Empty", this is one of my favourite scenes from Mirror Me. A dream sequence where the day Ella's life began is now twisted by recent events. #WIPSnips #amquerying #WriteSky #writingcommunity
In Artificial Life, Corin posts one last update before entering the metaverse. Still good vibes at this point. #WIPSnips #amediting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
December 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
In Artificial Life, Corin posts one last update before entering the metaverse. Still good vibes at this point. #WIPSnips #amediting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
Started my weekend by sending out three more queries. Now there's just the small matter of forgetting about them. #amquerying #writingcommunity #writinglife
a man in a suit and tie is smiling and says it 's rough out there
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is smiling and says it 's rough out there
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December 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Started my weekend by sending out three more queries. Now there's just the small matter of forgetting about them. #amquerying #writingcommunity #writinglife
Unsurprisingly for a story about AI/VR, Artificial Life has a lot of instances of "screen". Here's an early example where Corin's adventure still seems marvellous and exciting, but there's still a flutter of trepidation. #WIPSnips #amediting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
December 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Unsurprisingly for a story about AI/VR, Artificial Life has a lot of instances of "screen". Here's an early example where Corin's adventure still seems marvellous and exciting, but there's still a flutter of trepidation. #WIPSnips #amediting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
"City" From Mirror Me, the venue that once held so much hope as the start of Ella's new life now terribly tainted. #WIPSnips #amquerying #WriteSky #writingcommunity
December 4, 2025 at 9:34 AM
"City" From Mirror Me, the venue that once held so much hope as the start of Ella's new life now terribly tainted. #WIPSnips #amquerying #WriteSky #writingcommunity
"Percent" The crux of Mirror Me, something that should be so positive used for nefarious ends. Now Ella is on the case. #WIPSnips #amquerying #WriteSky #writingcommunity
December 2, 2025 at 7:37 AM
"Percent" The crux of Mirror Me, something that should be so positive used for nefarious ends. Now Ella is on the case. #WIPSnips #amquerying #WriteSky #writingcommunity
My unfinished #WIP so far has many more instances of "belong" than my others, but being it's about someone stuck in the wrong universe, maybe not too surprising. Couldn't resist sharing this scene where my MC breaks into the alternative version of her own bedroom and is instantly repulsed. #WIPSnips
December 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
My unfinished #WIP so far has many more instances of "belong" than my others, but being it's about someone stuck in the wrong universe, maybe not too surprising. Couldn't resist sharing this scene where my MC breaks into the alternative version of her own bedroom and is instantly repulsed. #WIPSnips
And much later, with Corin trapped in the VR simulation, we have some Groundhog Day vibes. From Artificial Life #WIPSnips #amediting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
December 1, 2025 at 11:58 AM
And much later, with Corin trapped in the VR simulation, we have some Groundhog Day vibes. From Artificial Life #WIPSnips #amediting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
I have two scenes with "belong" from Artificial Life, and like them both enough to share today. First, here's one lift you definitely don't want to get stuck in. #WIPSnips #amediting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
December 1, 2025 at 11:54 AM
I have two scenes with "belong" from Artificial Life, and like them both enough to share today. First, here's one lift you definitely don't want to get stuck in. #WIPSnips #amediting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
There's a lot of numbers in this scene from Artificial Life. A swimming pool might provide the way into an underground bunker, James Bond style. #WIPSnips #amediting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
November 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
There's a lot of numbers in this scene from Artificial Life. A swimming pool might provide the way into an underground bunker, James Bond style. #WIPSnips #amediting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
"Zigzag," another word I was surprised to have. Here we're at the One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest-style institution the AI has hastily knocked up. From Artificial Life #WIPSnips #amediting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
November 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
"Zigzag," another word I was surprised to have. Here we're at the One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest-style institution the AI has hastily knocked up. From Artificial Life #WIPSnips #amediting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
Well, I have some good news - almost a year after I suffered a severe infection that led to a leak in a heart valve, cognitive dysfunction and 7 wks in hospital, I've just been given the all clear to drive again! Look out for me out there! 🚘
a little girl is driving a red toy car down a street .
ALT: a little girl is driving a red toy car down a street .
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November 28, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Well, I have some good news - almost a year after I suffered a severe infection that led to a leak in a heart valve, cognitive dysfunction and 7 wks in hospital, I've just been given the all clear to drive again! Look out for me out there! 🚘
"Disorganise", yes I have it. And this part has been freshly edited so it's at least slightly more organised. From Artificial Life #WIPSnips #amediting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
November 27, 2025 at 6:49 AM
"Disorganise", yes I have it. And this part has been freshly edited so it's at least slightly more organised. From Artificial Life #WIPSnips #amediting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
No "impede," here's "present." A brutal breakup now seems like small fry after the turn Ella's evening has taken. From Mirror Me #WIPSnips #amquerying #WriteSky #writingcommunity
November 26, 2025 at 8:12 AM
No "impede," here's "present." A brutal breakup now seems like small fry after the turn Ella's evening has taken. From Mirror Me #WIPSnips #amquerying #WriteSky #writingcommunity
For "system" we're at the moment in Artificial Life where Corin realises her VR adventure has gone seriously haywire. #WIPSnips #amediting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
November 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
For "system" we're at the moment in Artificial Life where Corin realises her VR adventure has gone seriously haywire. #WIPSnips #amediting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
My editing process has been inconsistent with work a rollercoaster of unpredictability but when I do check in I'm surprised at how the story holds up. My 2025 win could still be getting this book in decent shape by the end of the year. #amediting
November 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM
My editing process has been inconsistent with work a rollercoaster of unpredictability but when I do check in I'm surprised at how the story holds up. My 2025 win could still be getting this book in decent shape by the end of the year. #amediting
"Crystal" Didn't think I had this word, but here we are. Back with my new #WIP, Kahlia the guardian angel is trying to prevent Sassia from interfering with her alternate universe counterpart, but she's got a fight on her hands. #WIPSnips #amwriting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
November 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM
"Crystal" Didn't think I had this word, but here we are. Back with my new #WIP, Kahlia the guardian angel is trying to prevent Sassia from interfering with her alternate universe counterpart, but she's got a fight on her hands. #WIPSnips #amwriting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
"She’d never planned to go to war with herself, but this was where they were." What happens when a wildfire girl brushes up against her do-gooding self in an alternate reality. From my new #WIP #WIPSnips #WriteSky #writingcommunity
November 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
"She’d never planned to go to war with herself, but this was where they were." What happens when a wildfire girl brushes up against her do-gooding self in an alternate reality. From my new #WIP #WIPSnips #WriteSky #writingcommunity
"Special" This finds Corin preparing to enter the VR experience. A joyful moment. What could possibly go wrong? #WIPSnips #amediting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
November 20, 2025 at 8:17 AM
"Special" This finds Corin preparing to enter the VR experience. A joyful moment. What could possibly go wrong? #WIPSnips #amediting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
I haven't shared much of my new #WIP as it's very raw, but here's a snippet on how angels work in this multiverse - showing those who've fallen off the path how their life could be. #WIPSnips #amwriting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
November 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I haven't shared much of my new #WIP as it's very raw, but here's a snippet on how angels work in this multiverse - showing those who've fallen off the path how their life could be. #WIPSnips #amwriting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
No "retrograde," I went with "retrospect." In the VR simulation, Randall is recounting how he sabotaged a swimming race competitor with almost fatal consequences. #WIPSnips #amediting #WriteSky #writingcommunity
November 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
No "retrograde," I went with "retrospect." In the VR simulation, Randall is recounting how he sabotaged a swimming race competitor with almost fatal consequences. #WIPSnips #amediting #WriteSky #writingcommunity