Patrick Freyne
@patrickfreyne.bsky.social
Irish Times writer & author of OK, Let's Do Your Stupid Idea https://easons.com/ok-lets-do-your-stupid-idea-patrick-freyne-9780241992531 & https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/ok-let-s-do-your-stupid-idea-patrick-freyne/2029113?ean=9780241992531
Am now pretty convinced that our digital successor's first independent thought is going to be "for fuck's sake."
November 20, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Am now pretty convinced that our digital successor's first independent thought is going to be "for fuck's sake."
On the other hand if anything is going to "for fuck's sake" an algorithm into I-have-no-mouth-but-I-must-scream sentience it's going to be Elon's bottomless desire for approval.
November 20, 2025 at 10:46 AM
On the other hand if anything is going to "for fuck's sake" an algorithm into I-have-no-mouth-but-I-must-scream sentience it's going to be Elon's bottomless desire for approval.
I have always thought bullying was wrong but I am now writing a moralistic Christmas story in which Elon Musk is bullied by the ghosts of three Biffa Bacon style bullies into not being such a massive dork.
November 20, 2025 at 10:44 AM
I have always thought bullying was wrong but I am now writing a moralistic Christmas story in which Elon Musk is bullied by the ghosts of three Biffa Bacon style bullies into not being such a massive dork.
I was hooked throughout
November 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I was hooked throughout
The "oh fuck" here is metaphorical. I'm not sure they actually said "Oh fuck" but they definitely acted it.
November 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The "oh fuck" here is metaphorical. I'm not sure they actually said "Oh fuck" but they definitely acted it.
Reposted by Patrick Freyne
I'll point once again to one of my favourite pieces of writing about writing, which is distinctly snarky: "9. All short stories should be 3,000 words long."
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24 Rules for Writing Short Stories
Based on my years of experience in the writing game, I’ve come up with a list of 24 essential rules for creating short stories that will engage, entertain and enthral. Feel free to use them w…
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November 19, 2025 at 9:08 AM
I'll point once again to one of my favourite pieces of writing about writing, which is distinctly snarky: "9. All short stories should be 3,000 words long."
owen-booth.com/2017/10/24/2...
owen-booth.com/2017/10/24/2...