new trigger: when I see "research suggests that..." or "these findings suggest that" in a student's paper, it SCREAMS AI. please stop doing this.

oh student, flattery will get you.... everywhere well done A+

is this a thing? "....I want to write something about how happy I am that women’s erotica is no longer a sitcom punchline, how I’ve been craving spaces like this since I was 17, and how finally, there’s a community of like-minded people I vibe with...." substack.com/home/post/p-...

In a writing slump? Here's a fun little contest online -- write a 10 word short story. Winner gets a free creative writing class at @gothamwriters.bsky.social Closes June 1st. v2.writingclasses.com/contests/a-v... Here's my entry: "he's her first sip of liquor. She's his hangover."

When a story idea sparked earlier this week, I basically dropped everything so I could crank it out. And I’m so glad I did — here’s why. substack.com/home/post/p-...

that's my MFA alma mater. hell yeah to those students and a big fuck you to the admin who cares more about research dollars

Ben Collins@bencollins.bsky.social · 3mo ago

This is the University of Central Florida. So many people really have no idea how much kids hate this shit.

Did I spend my afternoon grading assignments and editing like I was supposed to, or did I write a spicy 2500 M/M shower scene? I was a good girl and did the one you think I did. :)

I love this book so much, I wrote an entire Substack about it: open.substack.com/pub/rachelko...

Four Reasons Why 'Priest' is the GOAT of Smut

Sierra Simone's crowning achievement

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Though I couldn’t be at AWP in person this year, I still got some value out of the AWP virtual experience — particularly the panels with agents. #AWP #literaryagents rachelkolman.substack.com/p/i-attended...

I had such a fantastic time teaching a workshop on Saturday for folks who want to infuse more creativity into their CNF! We covered how to apply common fiction techniques to essay writing and then looked at creative forms like braids, collages, and hermit crabs. Here’s a sample slide for a peek 👀

Calling all CNF Writers! I'm teaching a one-day master class on how to infuse more creativity into your nonfiction! Spend an afternoon on Zoom with me and leave with tons of new ideas for your personal stories. Saturday, March 14, 2026 10 AM - 3 PM EST Register here! rosemont.edu/college/acad...

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What gorgeous artwork -- thanks @brettpribble.bsky.social for giving this one a home!!

Brett Pribble@brettpribble.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Read "Precipitation" written by @bestthingaround.bsky.social and illustrated by @brooksiesbooks.bsky.social. "I can’t afford heat, so we stay under the covers to trap the heavy air. We change positions to work up a sweat. Only when we’re about to suffocate do we pull back..." tinyurl.com/3p9mratn

Hello Friends! Welcome to #MSWL Day 2026! 🎉 This is our second ever #MSWL Day on Bluesky. We’re happy you’re here! You can, as of TODAY, search Bluesky and ManuscriptWishList.com posts at once: manuscriptwishlist.com/smart-search. All posts are verified by a human who works in publishing. ☕

In 2016, I self published a M/M romance novella. I was too shy to let others know I had a soft spot for it. And now…it’s no secret how well M/M romance is doing. So I republished that old Kindle ebook for a world more accepting of two boys finding love. rachelkolman.substack.com/p/re-releasi...

Re-releasing my first ever Kindle ebook, 10 years later

The M/M romance space is thriving

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Calling all CNF Writers! I'm teaching a one-day master class on how to infuse more creativity into your nonfiction! Spend an afternoon on Zoom with me and leave with tons of new ideas for your personal stories. Saturday, March 14, 2026 10 AM - 3 PM EST Register here! rosemont.edu/college/acad...

Writer's Studio - Rosemont College

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Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our Second Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 26, 2026. 🎉🎉🎉 Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying. Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...

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SEVEN DAYS IN PARADISO: a second-chance fake-dating contemporary romance that sits between THE EX VOWS and THE PARADISE PROBLEM. Because wouldn't you also escape this bitter winter cold by running off to a lush Mexican resort for a week -- even if it includes your ex-fiancé? #QuestPit #Q #R #A

All of a sudden, I have three speaking/teaching gigs booked this winter! These all sort of came together and I'm so happy: Jan 28 - Talk on how to get started in publishing Feb 5th - workshop on writing better instructions for students March 14 - class on infusing more creativity in CNF

I have a Substack! Writer friends, let's follow each other! substack.com/@rachelkolma...

Rachel Kolman | Substack

Redheaded romance writer.

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thank you for considering my ranking of books I read this year, I will not be taking questions at this time

so fucking tired of people saying AI "democratizes" creative skills, it's fucking privatizing it you dumb fuck, they're stealing your creativity from you and selling it back to you at a premium the ability to draw and write and sing and fucking whatever else came free with your fucking humanity

This is an extremely cool time to be a teacher. When students aren't using ChatGPT to do their homework for them, they're asserting they have a First Amendment right to get an A and your administration fires you if you don't give them an A. I'm so tired.

gwen howerton@kissphoria.bsky.social · 8mo ago

OU has put the professor here on administrative leave:

that feeling when you think 'wow I nailed that interview' and then the job offer comes in and basically says 'yeah, you nailed it congrats' what a wild new feeling this is

got my #RevPit feedback and yep, I had a hunch that prologue had to go. Cutting ASAP. Thank you @madelynknecht.bsky.social and your time on my pitch!

Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈@madelynknecht.bsky.social · 10mo ago

P9: I don't think we need this prologue. I know it's technically the first meeting, but I'd rather just dive into the *now* and get bits and pieces of their past throughout the story. Especially since we already know this particular meeting doesn't really go anywhere.

"sorry hope its not bade" .....

reading back some old fanfic from like 15 years ago, it's funny how I see shades of my voice now as a romance writer tucked in there.

The good news: my beta readers and I all agree on what edits need to be done to raise the stakes of my novel. The bad news: now I actually have to, you know, *write* it.

I just entered #RevPit #10Queries! Enter today for a chance to win free feedback on your query and 1st 5 pages of your book. :) reviseresub.com/mini-events/...

October 2025 10Queries

Are you readying your manuscript to query agents? Are you preparing for this year’s RevPit event? What better way to know if your query an

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Charlie Kirk died doing what he loved: encouraging people to do more gun violence.