Behind each banned or challenged title is an author being professionally—and sometimes personally—targeted for the stories they've chosen to share. For #BannedBooksWeek, @amlibraries.bsky.social spoke with five authors about their experiences. https://bit.ly/4ehBypJ

And another asynchronous proof of #StetWalk photo, this one from after yesterday’s #ACESVCON26 sessions were over. It was even non-hot and non-humid, almost like fall is on the way.

Day two of #ACESVCON26 has been overwhelmingly awesome! (The overwhelm may be from sleep debt accumulation.) Best bits as of 1:57 p.m.: multifaceted crafty edibuddies and dulcimers in SpatialChat, and discovering editors are witches — abracadabra! My eye bags and I are eager to see what's next.

We’re 30 minutes away from the start of #StetChat 🚩 Red Flag Roulette! 🚩 Just type in that hashtag to the search bar, look at "latest," and you'll find the chat. You can also find the questions at the Media tab on our profile. #edibuddies #amediting #freelanceeditor

BTW, if anyone has found me here due to my #ACESVCON26 commentary and LinkedIn is your thing, you're welcome to connect with me there: www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-c...

A theme of #ACESVCON26 sessions that I need to burn into my heart and soul: Editors are valuable even in an age of AI because we actually understand humans and their motivations. We're not just checking boxes. We're inferring truths, supporting humans with needs, and connecting ideas holistically.

Belatedly remembering to post proof of a much-needed #StetWalk! Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is currently in the berrying phase.

Calling all science and pop culture fans, @sciam.bsky.social has a new newsletter written by my fabulous colleague @emmalgometz.bsky.social. Subscribe and keep up with the latest in science-y movies, books and other areas where science and art collide! 🧪 www.scientificamerican.com/newsletters/

Fresh haul from the library bookstore! It was storming outside, so I may have spent a little extra time perusing the new additions. Then the lights started flickering, so I grabbed my holds and checked out before the rain could stop me. #bookhaul #booksky

I need a big sticky note that says “Stop using the word ‘today’ in all your social media posts.” I don’t know when I started doing that or why, but I swear there there was a before time.

A 95% frivolous question: Are people worse at taking feedback and/or fielding questions in the middle of a gigantic heat wave? Noticing some tetchiness on social media today, and because my brain is this kind of silly, I wondered if heat waves affect how writers react to editorial suggestions. 😆

TIME'S UP! Thanks for joining tonight's #WeeknightWriters chat! Thinking about submitting to our recently announced e-zine? Join our FREE brainstorming session this Saturday from 6-7PM EST to chat about the theme, Growth, and build a story idea!

Ironically, fiction has to be more credible than real life. Anecdotes tend to say, “You’re not going to believe this one,” and we’re not entirely sure we do. We believe stories b/c they go deeper and don’t end neatly. Insight from @lesleykrueger.bsky.social on turning real life into fiction.

How to Turn an Anecdote Into a Story | Jane Friedman

For an anecdote (“You won’t believe what I saw!”) to grow into an impactful story, a surprise element isn’t enough—real change needs to occur.

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Oddly jazzed every time I come across a fresh post on a Blogger site, because I liked the old internet, and it's reassuring to see pieces of it still working just fine to help people bring their cool stuff to the world. (1/2)

My fingers and brain want to time travel today. I just tried to type "July 2026" and first I typed "August" (what) and then I typed "2027." Just ... what can you do. Maybe I'm an editor partly because some days I really need one. 😆

Me in the morning: Today I rest and recharge! I'll do the minimum of checking work email and spend the rest of the day on hobbies and housework that have gotten neglected during this big edit! Me in the afternoon: Oh look my friend needs a beta read and I have space in my editing schedule right now

Fellow writers and editors, there's still time to donate your books/services to @romancingthevote.com! Donations close 6/28. Help preserve the right for every person to have their vote counted.

Romancing the Vote@romancingthevote.com · 5mo ago

Our website is now updated with everything you need to get ready for the auction! * The sponsorship link. * The donation form. * Info on what donations we're looking for. * A shiny new contact form for questions & media inquiries. * social media links! * pretty colors www.romancingthevote.com

That's a wrap! This year's EFACon is officially over (shout-out to @efafreelancers.bsky.social!), and as many of my fellow attendees at the impostor syndrome session will understand, it is now time for me to dedicate some quality time to hermiting and recovery.

I've faced writer's block many times. I've learned that it's often a symptom of something else, whether that's a problem with the story or personal struggles like burnout I created the FREE Writer's Block Buster to help you figure out what's causing your writer's block - and how to conquer it

Writer's Block Buster - Weeknight Writers

Originally released as a worksheet for the Weeknight Writers Pro community, Writer’s Block Buster: Your Guide to Getting Un-Stuck walks you through the journalling process our founder, Dianna Gunn, ha...

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Occasional reminder that if you’re writing a character whose marginalization is significantly outside your lived experience, it’s not ideal to go it alone! A. Hire a sensitivity editor or pay for a consult if you can, or B. Ask around to see if anyone you know would do a swap with you!

A whole conference on disability in writing? You bet I'm taking part. And I couldn't be more excited. #WriterSky #WritingCommunity

Weeknight Writers@weeknightwriters.bsky.social · 6mo ago

This #WriterShareWednesday is the perfect time to remind you that our virtual conference, Storycrafting Sessions: Disability in Writing is happening in THREE DAYS! Check out our panel schedule & grab your tickets now to join us for a day of fun and learning

My new MG biography about inspiring #Cambodian Phymean Noun, THE DREAM OF AN EDUCATION: HOW PHYMEAN NOUN BUILT A SCHOOL (illus by Tida Kheav), is featured with these 5 other super books! @orcabook.bsky.social @inkedvoices.bsky.social @writerjolene.bsky.social @elyssagavin.bsky.social #AAPI

School Library Journal@slj.com · 7mo ago

6 Inspiring Nonfiction Works for Young Readers About the Asian American Experience www.slj.com/story/6-insp...

Some days are so full of Zoom, I almost feel like I have a regular office job. Sitting in meetings, talking to tons of people, not actually editing ... Whew. One more to go!

Heads up on more shady behavior related to the publishing industry. 😫 "Third parties who are not affiliated with Macmillan Publishers have been impersonating our employees, as well as literary agents, editors, and providers of other literary services." More here: us.macmillan.com/publishing-f...

Publishing Fraud Alert - Macmillan Publishers

It has come to our attention that third parties continue to target authors in schemes that involved the fraudulent use of Macmillan Publishers’ company and imprint names.

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Have you intentionally included typos in your work? Last week, I talked with Reader's Digest about whether typos are — get this — the new status symbol. 😱 I'd heard of people doing it to "prove" they aren't AI (bad), but I hadn't heard of the new "status symbol" idea. It's wild! is.gd/sp6ho0

Typos Are the Latest Status Symbol, but Should You Really Let Those Messy Messages Fly?

Typos are the latest status symbol, but it's not a free-for-all. Here's a quick guide to when you can relax—and when you should proofread.

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Some interesting numbers from Pew on book-reading habits of Americans. Print is still much more popular than digital and audio, for one. www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...

Do Americans read print books, e-books or audiobooks more? | Pew Research Center

Most U.S. adults read books, with print still favored over digital formats, though e-book and audiobook use has grown. Habits vary by demographics and few join book clubs.

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For anyone who’s ever publicly typoed. You are not alone, and also I’m saving this video forever. youtube.com/shorts/a8x6w...

the Eric Clapton guy wins

YouTube video by Lyndsey

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Some trendy writing scams to watch out for in the article below. Sigh. Scammers are forever. They’ll probably be around longer than diamonds, even. (Gift link to NYT, free to all.)

Hungry for Affirmation, Vulnerable to Scams: As a Writer, I Know the Feeling

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Thank you so much to @brianbergstrom.bsky.social for answering my questions on fiction, translation, and liminality. :) janeeksie.substack.com/p/interview-...

Almost 10,000 authors have come together to publish an empty book protesting the theft of books by tech companies to train AI models. Titled Don’t Steal This Book, it is empty of text except the names of the authors involved.. 🧵