My latest creation to spring from the zany word games on the Brainstoryum podcast is now ON PRE-ORDER! (Eek!) "Story-Travelling with a Tea Witch" is a novel-in-stories inspired by 12 - yep, twelve! - Exquisite Corpse writing #prompts. Blurb & links to order at annatizard.com/exco

Just a quiet reminder... I also do read-outs on microfiction and poetry that responds to the unusual, imagination-bending prompts that come up on the show. 🥰✍️🌀 #vss365 #prompt #writers #podcast

I'm really into fonts. Anyone else? A lot of them have weird names that sound a little bit like the prompts on my story brainstorming podcast. This one is called "weird thorny demo regular"! 🤓 ("The monotonous exorcist" is the latest prompt my listeners to responded to.) #prompts

The "estranged stairwell": one of my all-time favourite and most intriguing word combos to come out of Exquisite Corpse. I've used it before in a story, but I'd love to try it again some time and see where it takes me.✍️ (Font: spooky-phantom regular) #writingcommunity #vss365 #prompt

Hey! My novel-in-stories is on pre-order now. I wanted to do some funky visuals, but I'm rubbish at fiddling with images.😏So here's the cover. "Drink the tea. Enter the story. Try to survive it." Inspired by 12 Exquisite Corpses generated on my podcast. See full blurb &🔗 at annatizard.com/exco

Your weekend is (still) not weird enough without Brainstoryum! But can you make the creative magic last a bit longer? Check out the latest #prompt below. What do you think? Could be an idea/scene/ poem. See my comment & add your own! #vss365 Links to listen & play on my website (see profile).

Made it to the seafront (I live in Brighton, England, and it's a scorcher today) -- and look what I saw! It felt like travelling back in time...😍 #bankholiday

Calling all short story writers! On the Brainstoryum podcast I bring you: * a surrealist word game that generates prompts using YOUR word suggestions * writing tips & publishing opportunities! * Laughs, thoughts, tea drinking Then I roll a 12-sided dice to go deeper⬇️ annatizard.com/brainstoryum

As the Brainstoryum podcast for writers hits its 100th show, a big thank you to everyone who listens, shares and collaborates with me on this weird and wonderful journey we call inspiration. 🙏🥰✍️ annatizard.com/brainstoryum

Which one? Which one? #writingcommunity #podcast

Bought a new pack of dice! But which ones will I be using in today's Brainstoryum? Add some fun, randomness & mystery to your writing journey - and hear some amazing short stories too. 🤩 www.annatizard.com/brainstoryum

Writers, would you like to be part of the Brainstoryum #podcast this festive season? Can *you* think of a story, idea or poem based on: "the multifaceted cameo"? 🤔 A few lines is great, or up to 250 words. Let me know your website if u have one, for a full shout-out! 🥳 #writing #vss

Tomorrow's Brainstoryum podcast has stories from the talented @madp03t.bsky.social @nickleevee.bsky.social @quantumfairy.bsky.social Dorothy Arroyo &Paul McMillan. 💜 Plus 3 new rounds of Exquisite Corpse, a sprinkling of snow, writing prompts & fun. Bookmark this: www.annatizard.com/brainstoryum

It's official! I will be hosting a game of Exquisite Corpse at my work's #christmas next Tuesday. They won't know what hit them...! 😜🥳 THIS is going on the fridge door that morning ⬇️⬇️ (I do have a bit of a thing for black and white. Plus it'll be easy to print off😉)

Just reviewed the amazing Cage of Stars by @frasierarmitage.bsky.social 😊🥳 #WritingCommunity #bookstoread

So lucky to be surrounded by forests this time of year. And these golden lights! I wish I could scoop up some of them in a jam jar and keep them on the mantelpiece for a bit of lasting glow throughout the winter.

Got a ton of badges to give away tomorrow at Fantasy Con🥳 So excited to meet fellow authors and be a part of the mayhem! 🤩

The award-winning “I” For Immortality is eerie, dark, with a touch of the profound. And it’s yours for a super-low price this #Halloween. '"I" For Immortality is a story of change & permanence, & reading it permanently changed me.' - Amazon reviewer. mybook.to/IFI

Wah-ah-ah!! 🦇 It’s time for the Brainstoryum #Halloween Special. Featuring amazing stories & poetry from: @dennisone.bsky.social @nickleevee.bsky.social @madp03t.bsky.social @quantumfairy.bsky.social Join the story brainstorms! And spook yourself out a little bit. ☺️ annatizard.com/brainstoryum

Why did I start a podcast out of sheer desperation? Why do I play a surrealist word game to create #writingprompts to inspire my writing, and my fellow writers? What do the Socks of Destiny look like, exactly? 🫣😆 Find out more in this crazy interview + 🔗below for pod m.youtube.com/watch?v=BwIR...

Just a reminder... ANYONE can take part in the story brainstorming mayhem of Brainstoryum! This is the most fun I've ever had with creative writing. It's free, collaborative, and will get your imagination going! See profile for 🔗. *Go forth & be inspired!* #writingcommunity #writingprompt

So, have you seen the *scary shots* yet of my @spotlightindie.bsky.social author interview with @frasierarmitage.bsky.social & @hollytinsl3y.bsky.social Can anyone work out what we are thinking/ saying at these exact moments...? 😆 m.youtube.com/watch?v=BwIR... #writingcommunity #podcast

Excited for the new Brainstoryum podcast, out tomorrow! With a new approach to short story brainstorms – & a chocoholic’s confession! Plus story ideas from @mrericmontgomery.com @dalyashleydrh2o.bsky.social & @nickleevee.bsky.social & the craziest #writingprompts you'll find anywhere.📌for details.

#Writers, check out this free new online resource to make your stories explode with exciting new ideas! ✍️ Go to www.annatizard.com/tropes. Tune in to the Story Tropes Special of my #podcast to hear me perform imagination-yoga with story ideas using tropes. I hope to inspire!

It's time. I'm coming out as an elf. My (human) husband and I are in an inter-species relationship. 😆😆🤪 Merry Christmas Eve-eve-eve! 🎄🎉

Fancy a short read? Just a reminder that The Midnight Ship is a weird, atmospheric fantasy that's free to download at www.annatizard.com. After the story (about 6k words) I describe how I was inspired by a writing prompt generated by a mysterious word game - and the suggestions of other players!

Authors, share details of your short story collections! 🤗 Here's my first: Portals & Immortals has shapeshifting ghosts, telepathic goblins, a cat demon, a time loop, illegal magic, and an alchemist on the run. Each tale was first brainstormed on my podcast, Brainstoryum. See my profile for 🔗🔗

Excited for Brainstoryum episode 68 to drop tomorrow. ✍️🥳 This one has short stories with dryads, nymphs & kelpies. 🍀 You never know what will emerge from the *Socks of Destiny* - sometimes writing prompts just come together. Incl. fab ideas from fellow authors on the "moonlit phantom". 😲 See 📌!