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Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 10h ago

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Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com · 21h ago

Are you looking for an intimate community of writers? Every Friday, @allisonfieldbell.bsky.social hosts “Friday Happy Hours with AFB” from 8–9 pm ET at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN. These free, 18+ happy hours are low-stakes chances to share your work or just chat with other writers. See ya there!

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[in a chiller-style font]
Happy Hours with AFB
Hosted by Allison Field Bell
Every Friday 8-9 PM ET
Chat & connect with writers
Open to everyone!

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The background is an orange to teal gradient radiating out from the center. There is a portrait ratio hand-drawn frame with bats on the top two corners and hands holding glasses of wine in the bottom two corners. The top of the framer also has a bow with a disco ball hanging down from it. The center displays a cute sheet ghost with two other flying, white ghosts on either side of it.

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 21h ago

Are you looking for an intimate community of writers? Every Friday, @allisonfieldbell.bsky.social hosts “Friday Happy Hours with AFB” from 8–9 pm ET at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN. These free, 18+ happy hours are low-stakes chances to share your work or just chat with other writers. See ya there!

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 2d ago

TONIGHT at 8 ET! Free! Join directly at discord.gg/jZUZpGNGp?ev....

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com · last wk.

Stop by our Discord Wed., Oct 21 at 8–9 PM ET for an hour-long generative craft workshop hosted by Steve Chang @stevexisxok.bsky.social, where we’ll practice how to turn decorative language into vital plot points. Bring a friend, turn your camera on and get ready to write! Join at buff.ly/XtyHTsO.

The image has a light blue splotchy background. In the top right corner is a line drawing of a dancing skeleton with a violin and a snake slithering through the back of its skull and out of its mouth, holding the hand of a startled woman wearing a laurel and gown, who is looking the other direction. The bottom left corner is decorated with a cobweb and five hanging spiders.

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 5d ago

Bringing your spookiest campfire story to this month’s Firelight Readaround on Oct. 25th from 8–9 pm ET! LMC’s Firelight Readaround is a monthly community reading hosted by Emily Afifi, every last Sunday at the same time. Sign up to read or listen on our Discord at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

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Open to everyone!
LMC GETS SPOOKY!
Share your scariest tales at our Firelight Readaround
Oct 25, 8-9 PM EST

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The text on the image uses a blood-drip stylized font, and the background is a cloudy, dusky orange. The bottom of the image has a small silhouetted landscape of bats, barren trees, and in the righthand corner, an angular house surrounded by a fence. The top of the image has black cobwebs in each corner with a spider hanging from each one. The spider on the righthand side is the one saying, "Open to everyone!" with a speech bubble. Above the text in the image is a trio of sheet-ghosts: the one on the left is singing in a karaoke mic, the one in the middle is dressed like a witch and has a jack-o-lantern shaped pail, and the one on the right is reading a pink book.

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 5d ago

FREE! Tonight at 8 ET! Join through this direct link: discord.gg/tkN7NRRtY?ev....

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com · 2w ago

There’s no better way to celebrate the season than coming to our free tarot writing workshop on Oct. 18th from 8–9 pm ET. This group writing session will use a three-card tarot spread as a generative prompt. Join via Discord at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN. Led by Samantha Borek @whogivesafocal.bsky.social

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · last wk.

Come chat with other writers (no strings attached) tonight at 8 ET. Join at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN. (Yes, it’s free!!!!)

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com · last mo.

Need some face-time with other writers? You’re in luck! Every Friday, @allisonfieldbell.bsky.social hosts her “Friday Happy Hours with AFB” at 8–9 pm ET in our Discord. These free, 18+ happy hours are low stakes chances to share your work or just chat w/ other writers. We hope to see you there!

IMAGE: A journal page with an analog photo pasted in the center which shows someone reading an old book with charcuterie and wine on a picnic blanket.

TEXT: Friday Happy Hours with Allison Field Bell

Every Friday 8-9 PM ET

Chat & connect with fellow writers in #public-events in LMC's Discord

Open to everyone!

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · last wk.

Stop by our Discord Wed., Oct 21 at 8–9 PM ET for an hour-long generative craft workshop hosted by Steve Chang @stevexisxok.bsky.social, where we’ll practice how to turn decorative language into vital plot points. Bring a friend, turn your camera on and get ready to write! Join at buff.ly/XtyHTsO.

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · last wk.

Missed the AM session? Worry not! Come by tonight at 8 ET for another free studio: discord.gg/tkN7NRRtY?ev...

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com · 2w ago

Have you been itching to flex your writing muscles? Join our free guided writing studio on October 14th from 9–10 am and 8–9 pm ET— whichever time works best for you! Led by Editor Autumn Watts @autumnwatts.bsky.social. Invite your friends and sign up on Discord at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

The background of the image is bordered by dark-orange and white vertically striped wallpaper. The center looks like an invitation, and it's cream colored with fall foliage (leaves, acorn) and an open book with a light green cover.

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · last wk.

Free, TOMORROW at 9-10 am ET! Join using this direct link: discord.gg/tkN7NRRtY?ev....

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com · 2w ago

Have you been itching to flex your writing muscles? Join our free guided writing studio on October 14th from 9–10 am and 8–9 pm ET— whichever time works best for you! Led by Editor Autumn Watts @autumnwatts.bsky.social. Invite your friends and sign up on Discord at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 2w ago

There’s no better way to celebrate the season than coming to our free tarot writing workshop on Oct. 18th from 8–9 pm ET. This group writing session will use a three-card tarot spread as a generative prompt. Join via Discord at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN. Led by Samantha Borek @whogivesafocal.bsky.social

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 2w ago

Free, tonight at 8 ET! 🕸️ Join at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com · 3w ago

If you’ve been searching for a way to share your favorite poets with others, then look no further! Stop by LMC’s free Poetry Salon on Oct. 11th from 8–9 pm ET on Discord discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN. Bring a poem by your fave poet or just listen in! Hosted by Dani Kuntz @danikuntz.com.

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 3w ago

Y’all know the drill. Stop by and chat with other writers (no strings attached) tonight at 8 ET. Join at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com · last mo.

Need some face-time with other writers? You’re in luck! Every Friday, @allisonfieldbell.bsky.social hosts her “Friday Happy Hours with AFB” at 8–9 pm ET in our Discord. These free, 18+ happy hours are low stakes chances to share your work or just chat w/ other writers. We hope to see you there!

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 2w ago

Have you been itching to flex your writing muscles? Join our free guided writing studio on October 14th from 9–10 am and 8–9 pm ET— whichever time works best for you! Led by Editor Autumn Watts @autumnwatts.bsky.social. Invite your friends and sign up on Discord at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 3w ago

ALL NEW: Momentum Groups!! Tonight at 7 ET!

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com · 4w ago

Struggling to set and complete writing goals? Looking for accountability? Coming this October, join LMC Momentum Groups. Together, set writing goals, create plans to achieve them, track progress, and chat through the highs and lows. More friends, more focus. Community powered.

IMAGE: Background is a collection of colorful fall items like dead leaves and closed and open books-- red, green, orange, and black. The gray LMC cat grooms itself on top of the black cover of a book.

TEXT: Lit Match Collective's Momentum Groups
-Set writing goals
-Track your progress
-Build accountability through community
Open to everyone through December!

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 3w ago

If you’ve been searching for a way to share your favorite poets with others, then look no further! Stop by LMC’s free Poetry Salon on Oct. 11th from 8–9 pm ET on Discord discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN. Bring a poem by your fave poet or just listen in! Hosted by Dani Kuntz @danikuntz.com.

Eleanor Ball @eleanorball.bsky.social · 3w ago

ICYMI! Lesbian poetry, hot off the press.

Eleanor Ball@eleanorball.bsky.social · 4w ago

Today on the @fifthwheelpress.bsky.social blog, I reviewed The Hyacinth Letter by Jenn Morea! This astounding, experimental poetry debut explores the relationship between Rachel Carson and Dorothy Freeman. Morea's poetry is dreamlike, fresh, and wildly queer. fifthwheelpress.com/blog/staff-r...

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 3w ago

Y’all know the drill. Stop by and chat with other writers (no strings attached) tonight at 8 ET. Join at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com · last mo.

Need some face-time with other writers? You’re in luck! Every Friday, @allisonfieldbell.bsky.social hosts her “Friday Happy Hours with AFB” at 8–9 pm ET in our Discord. These free, 18+ happy hours are low stakes chances to share your work or just chat w/ other writers. We hope to see you there!

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 3w ago

It’s officially 👻spooky🎃 season! But there’s nothing spooky about all our upcoming *free* events, from our guided writing studios and firelight readaround, to tarot as storytelling, a poetry salon, and Friday happy hours. Check out the full October schedule at buff.ly/5edjLvN.

*Open to everyone!

10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25 at 8-9 am ET and 7-8 pm ET: Momentum Groups - Weekly check-ins to set writing goals, track your progress, and build accountability

10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 at 8-9 pm ET: Friday Happy Hours with AFB - Chat & connect with fellows writers every Friday, hosted by Allison Field Bell

10/14 at 9-10 am ET and 8-9 pm ET: Guided Writing Studio - Generative group writing sessions hosted by Autumn Watts, now in the AM and PM!

10/11 at 8-9 pm ET: Poetry Salon - Discuss poems by writers who dazzle us, hosted by Dani Kuntz. All levels welcome!

10/18 at 8-9 pm ET: Tarot as Storytelling - Discuss poems by writers

10/21 at 8-9 pm ET: Craft Quickie with Steve Chang - A generative writing masterclass on converting description into plot

10/25 at 8-9 pm ET: Firelight Readaround - Bring your spookiest campfire stories: Share your work + hone your stagecraft!

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 3w ago

In September, four (4!!) members had their work published, and one stepped into an editorial role. Plus, Editor Steve was interviewed about Okay Donkey! Whether you want to have your work published or be in community with other writers, LMC’s got you. Get started at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

Caitlin O'Halloran has become co-editor at Gone Lawn and has a piece in Bull

Community Manager Samantha Borek has romantic tales in the SMUT issue of Folly and in Gnome & Bone Magazine

Editor Steve and LMC's 2025 NoWriMo Facilitator Heidi Marjamaki were interviewed in The Village about Okay Donkey

David Elliot Eisenstat has 2 Horace poems in The Pierian

Eleanor Ball has a poem in tiny wren lit

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 4w ago

Tonight at 8 ET! Join at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com · last mo.

Join us on Discord for this month’s free, online community reading on Sept. 27th from 8–9 pm ET! Monthly readings hosted by Emily Afifi, every last Sunday at the same time. Sign up to share (or bear witness) on our Discord at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

The background of this image shows a book of poetry with a brown cover, and a mug of hot tea sitting on top of it. Next to the book is a lit candle and a pair of glasses. Dark green, orange, and brown leaves surround the book and the top left corner of the image.

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 4w ago

Struggling to set and complete writing goals? Looking for accountability? Coming this October, join LMC Momentum Groups. Together, set writing goals, create plans to achieve them, track progress, and chat through the highs and lows. More friends, more focus. Community powered.

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 4w ago

Stop by tonight for a free writers’ happy hour! 8-9 pm ET, every Friday. discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com · last mo.

Need some face-time with other writers? You’re in luck! Every Friday, @allisonfieldbell.bsky.social hosts her “Friday Happy Hours with AFB” at 8–9 pm ET in our Discord. These free, 18+ happy hours are low stakes chances to share your work or just chat w/ other writers. We hope to see you there!

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · 4w ago

Yesterday was the autumnal equinox, where the sun crossed over the Earth’s equator. That made us wonder: do you have a day each year that marks a personal crossing-over, or a sudden change in your world? Use your writing to explore it, and share in the replies!

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · last mo.

Free! Tonight at 8 ET! Join at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com · last mo.

If you’ve been looking for a way to discuss your favorite poets with no academics attached, then you can halt your search here…and come to LMC’s Poetry Salon next Sunday, Sept. 20th from 8–9 pm ET on Discord. Bring a poem by your fave poet or just listen in! 🖋️ Hosted by Dani Kuntz @danikuntz.com.

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · last mo.

Join us on Discord for this month’s free, online community reading on Sept. 27th from 8–9 pm ET! Monthly readings hosted by Emily Afifi, every last Sunday at the same time. Sign up to share (or bear witness) on our Discord at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · last mo.

Tonight at 8 ET! You can join at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN. Everyone welcome. 🤗

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com · last mo.

Need some face-time with other writers? You’re in luck! Every Friday, @allisonfieldbell.bsky.social hosts her “Friday Happy Hours with AFB” at 8–9 pm ET in our Discord. These free, 18+ happy hours are low stakes chances to share your work or just chat w/ other writers. We hope to see you there!

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · last mo.

Our Friday Happy Hour host @allisonfieldbell.bsky.social has a new book out in the world!

Chestnut Review@chestnutreview.bsky.social · last mo.

We’re thrilled to welcome Stitch by Allison Field Bell, a collection of flash fiction into the world.

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · last mo.

Happy one year to LMC! Let's take a look back at all we’ve accomplished in our first year as a collective. It’s thanks to members like you that we’re here today. If you haven’t yet, join the LMC community for FREE at the link in our bio and fire up your writing! Here’s to another year together. 🎈🎉

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · last mo.

Tonight at 8 ET! Don’t miss it. Link in original post.

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com · 2mo ago

Be sure to join us on Sept. 13th from 8–9 pm ET for another FREE tarot writing workshop led by Samantha Borek! This group writing session will use a three-card tarot spread as a generative prompt. All LMC events take place on our Discord at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN. 🔮

Lit Match Collective @litmatchcollective.com · last mo.

If you’ve been looking for a way to discuss your favorite poets with no academics attached, then you can halt your search here…and come to LMC’s Poetry Salon next Sunday, Sept. 20th from 8–9 pm ET on Discord. Bring a poem by your fave poet or just listen in! 🖋️ Hosted by Dani Kuntz @danikuntz.com.