I wrote a novel using AI. Writers must accept artificial intelligence – but we are as valuable as ever | Stephen Marche Mastery of banal style is losing its usefulness – but language is more powerful than ever. It’s up to the writer to do what machines can’t

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Edinburgh SFF on Instagram: "If you are at @iridescence_2026 this weekend keep an eye out for some of our members who have been let loose in Birmingham! Justin Lee Anderson Saturday, 4 April 2026 12... 21 likes, 9 comments - edinburghsff on April 2, 2026: "If you are at @iridescence_2026 this weekend keep an eye out for some of our members who have been let loose in Birmingham! Justin Lee Anderson...

If you are at @easterconuk.bsky.social this weekend, keep an eye out for some of our members who have been let loose in Birmingham! 🚀🐉

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Sunrise over rooftop terrace, Edinburgh

Beautiful but chilly start to the day, Edinburgh 🥰

Shirley Manson & Angelfish, on stage at the Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh.

Unplanned evening out was AMAZING.

Edinburgh SFF on Instagram: "You are afraid of the border places. You are afraid of the fork in the road. Fleeing her mistakes in Glasgow for a marriage of convenience, Norah Mackenzie’s new home on ... 17 likes, 0 comments - edinburghsff on December 20, 2025: "You are afraid of the border places. You are afraid of the fork in the road. Fleeing her mistakes in Glasgow for a marriage of convenience, ...

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man, 2025 has truly been a banner year for people across the board first loudly and enthusiastically tripping over their own dicks, then meekly attempting to frame said dick-trippage as a genteel, perhaps even honorable sort of error born from being too innocently whimsical to have known better

Gold disc for the “beautifulgarbage” album, 2001.

Garbage are playing an Edinburgh castle gig next year. Feels like things have come full circle #garbage. Very excited.

Edinburgh SFF on Instagram: "Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the #Folklore enthusiast in your life? @lyndseycroal’s Dark Crescent has you covered!  Published by local Edinburgh publisher @... 20 likes, 0 comments - edinburghsff on December 2, 2025: "Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the #Folklore enthusiast in your life? @lyndseycroal’s Dark Crescent has you covered!  Published b...

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Edinburgh SFF on Instagram: "If you’re looking for a new YA fantasy to cosy up with this December, Everlasting follows Sady Smith—constantly on the move, constantly starting over, and just hoping for ... 13 likes, 1 comments - edinburghsff on December 2, 2025: "If you’re looking for a new YA fantasy to cosy up with this December, Everlasting follows Sady Smith—constantly on the move, constantly starti...

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Sign the Petition Allow transgender women and girls back into GirlGuiding UK

As someone whose children were at Girl Guides Scotland, it impressed me that they were so open and welcoming.

To see this change now, because of *one* parent (presumably backed by a bitter GC terf billionaire) is genuinely upsetting.

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a man is crying and saying `` i 'm tired boss '' in a dark room . ALT: a man is crying and saying `` i 'm tired boss '' in a dark room .

I can finish this post- @cymerafestival.co.uk edit in the next 5 days, can't I? Just 60k left to rewrite.

The birds sound like they are having battles with laser weapons this morning (sound). Pew pew pew.

Edinburgh SFF on Instagram: "Pantomime, the re-issued and re-written debut of author L.R. Lam, is a perfect winter read for anyone who wishes to escape to the circus. First released in 2013, it was gr... 4 likes, 0 comments - edinburghsff on November 30, 2025: "Pantomime, the re-issued and re-written debut of author L.R. Lam, is a perfect winter read for anyone who wishes to escape to the circus. Firs...

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Edinburgh SFF on Instagram: "Coming soon - A new fantasy audiobook inspired by Scottish mythology and folklore, a tale of haunted blades, talking cats, and old gods - 'Call of the Black Wing' is a sto... 35 likes, 0 comments - edinburghsff on November 30, 2025: "Coming soon - A new fantasy audiobook inspired by Scottish mythology and folklore, a tale of haunted blades, talking cats, and old gods - 'Ca...

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Clouds illuminated in glorious colours as sunrises over Edinburgh rooftops. Take from George Street.

Looking gorgeous this morning, Edinburgh.

We Can Make an Impact. An Open Letter to Waterstones Regarding a Sixth Edinburgh Branch in Leith

I love bookshops, but especially indie bookshops for countless reasons @argonautbooks.bsky.social are such an important part of our community. Bookshops need space to breathe. Opening a big chain on their doorstop would be disastrous.

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Best Novella goes to The last to Drown by Lorraine Wilson, Luna Press.

Aye! Makes me wonder about all the stories hidden out of sight. Things lurk. Who knows what’s happening in its depths.

Layers of fog over the Forth, mountains in distance, winter sky.

Contrast that last video to the view on the way back from North Berwick yesterday. Makes me wish I could paint.

The haar has the city this morning…

Incredible sky again. I do love this time of year. All those colours.

Played through this in a day on PS5. Brilliantly executed, fascinating ideas, excellent voice acting. Loved every minute of it. Bravo & thank you.

Like... people should know that publishing IS a business and they do gamble/bet on authors who would bring in the bucks.

But apparently, a lot don't - and one-hit wonders are normally abandoned later. It's a horse race.

Please support both indie and trad. Not all have that luck and privilege.

Eastwards across Edinburgh this morning. 🥰

This post made me feel ten times that old.

Elite is still going strong on Consoles!

It’s really frustrating.

I can feel the seasons changing. This is a gorgeous city.

Screenshot of iOS 26 where active buttons illegible due to “glass” effect.

Serious Apple. I work hard at accessibility for things I build. Meanwhile you do stuff like this. Bravo. These buttons are not in a disabled state.

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I'm trying to get The Shape of Monsters tagged with the LGBTQ+ lable as I think it's struggling to find its queer readers.

Hopefully that tag will also help avoid the "1 star woke bs" reviews

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