There really is a George Orwell quote for everything right now: If people cannot write well, they cannot think well, and if they cannot think well, others will do their thinking for them.
here's a list of brands to boycott if you support a FREE PALESTINE 🍉 some are low impact, some are high impact, and some are definitely easier to boycott than others. if you're just starting to figure this boycott stuff out, start slow and give yourself grace 💜 boycott-israel.org/boycott.html
Boycott Israel - A Simple Boycott List
A simple boycott list of Israeli and global firms active in Israel, guiding purchases to pressure the government and uphold international law.
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lit agent tasneem motala@seraphecda.bsky.social · 12mo ago"aren't you sick of boycotting everything?" at first it sucked but i found alternatives and remembered that genocide, mass displacement, incredibly fucked up mining practices, freedom of speech, etc, are so much more important issues than not having a latte or a burger or a streaming service.
Less than a month until #DVpit, a pitch event for marginalized creators looking to find an agent & get traditionally published! Here's a reminder of the rules! For more guidelines & info go to dvpit.carrd.co See you all at DVpit on October 8th, 2025! #writersky #booksky
Quick Tips for Improving Your Writing, especially when you’re feeling a lack of depth or authenticity within your characters. Use these quick tips to help you identify the issues you may be facing, and see if we can help you crack the code! #writingadvice #writingcommunity #writingtips #writing
So you've had the Call with an agent and they've offered you representation - or perhaps you have more than one offer. What are a few things you should consider before making your decision? 🧵
Writing a thriller is so much more fun than I expected. I really never thought I’d delve into this genre. #thrillernovel #authorsofbsky #writersofbsky #booksky
Have questions about #DVpit? Check out our FAQ page: dvpit.carrd.co#faq
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pitch event for creators from marginalized communities.
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DVpit is officially coming back on October 8th, 2025 and we have over 50 agents and editors excited to participate. Follow this account for all announcements and check out dvpit.carrd.co for more details and information! #dvpit #writersky #booksky #weneeddiversebooks
Let's talk red and yellow flags for literary agents! Here's a handy graphic to a few key warning signs - further explanations in thread. As usual, a disclaimer that this is @keslupo.bsky.social's educated opinion! 🧵
Imagine being invited to speak about your book about censorship & book banning but then asked not to mention Palestine.
Marginalized creators! Polish up those manuscripts, #DVPit returns October 2025 on bluesky with over 40 participating agents and editors! #booksky #writersky
“Can you believe this is *insert American city*, not BAGHDAD!!” Americans say after destroying Baghdad.
Xiran Jay Zhao@xiranjayzhao.bsky.social · last yr.Can people stop looking at something the US government is doing and being like "omg we've become just like [insert Asian country]!!" Cause idk how to tell you but this is just the US being the US
Any Canadian authors with fantasy novels coming out in 2025? I’m looking to expand my never ending TBR list. #writingcommunity #authors #authorsofbluesky #canadianauthors #canada
Writers of Bluesky, I need some advice on getting out of a writing slump. Please share your tried and true methods! #WritersofBlueSky #WritingCommunity
A dark fantasy written by a Canadian author? I cannot get my hands on this quick enough. Congratulations @zipitelle.bsky.social on your debut book birthday!
Chandra Rooney@sakuralovestea.bsky.social · 2y agoHappy Book Birthday to @zipitelle.bsky.social’s What Wakes the Bells! Get her dark fantasy debut from Kobo, at Indigo, or from your local indie that you can find here: www.indiebookstores.ca
Authors, I would love to hear about the happiest moment in your writing journey. Whether is the scene that makes your heart swell, or the call with the agent. What is that moment for you so far in your journey? #writingcommunity #authorsofbluesky #amquerying
Authors and writers, what’s the question you love to be asked most? #writingcommunity #amquerying
Has anyone recently rewritten their entire novel? Did it truly end up better the second time around? #writingcommunity #booksky #amquerying
Newly Updated! 60 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids buff.ly/2XkXBCx via Mia Wenjen #ReadYourWorld #Disability #KidLit
60 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids - Pragmatic Mom
58 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids including topics such as disability and neurodiversity.
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What about rivers makes them so heavenly? In Mandaeism, a gnostic faith from Iraq that reveres John the Baptist, rivers are nourished by heaven and their 'living water' used in weekly baptism rituals Although holding many rivers sacred, its holy book often describes Iraq's Euphrates as 'heavenly'
This is one of the nicest illustrations I’ve seen for kid lit, and especially pleased to see this from a Canadian artist!
Elif Boyacioglu - liflein@liflein.bsky.social · 2y agoThank you for this thread Debbie ! Hello I’m Elif, an llustrator based in Toronto. I’m looking for representation for #kidlitart picture books, illustrations and covers. I work with both analog and digital media. You can find more of my work here: elifboyacioglu.wordpress.com
To #KidLit ILLUSTRATORS seeking representation: Pls reply with ONE post that incl. a #KidLitArt image (include alt-text), link to your online portfolio and/or IG, other info if you can fit it in ONE post. (***READ INSTRUCTIONS before replying 👇🏼***) debbieohi.com/2025/02/are-...
#WritersofBlueSky how many WIPs do you have in progress right now? If you have more than one, how do you decide where to you dedicate your writing time? #BookSky
Big shout out to all the writers and activists who made this happen! 👏 👏👏
Toronto Star@thestar.com · 2y ago#Breaking: Giller Foundation ends its decades-long partnership with Scotiabank
Wow. Witnessing Palestinians walking and returning to what remains of their homes in northern Gaza, is the beginning of the undoing of the structure and process of the ongoing Nakba. May all Palestinians get their right to return and liberation from Zionist occupation.
Saint Seiya / Knights of the Zodiac fandom - I am auctioning this Aquarius Camus God Cloth EX figure to raise $ for G-z-n families! Pls spread this post in the fandom to reach ppl who might be interested! I know Saint Seiya isn't big in the anglosphere but it's huge everywhere else.
If you've done much research into the "art" of the query letter, you may have noticed many (often conflicting) recommendations. However, if you look at some successful query samples, you’ll find many of them break a “rule” or two. A thread 🧵🪓 #writingcommunity #amquerying
a purple cartoon character is giving a peace sign and has the word querying written above it
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Looking for more Canadian writers, especially those writing diverse fantasy novels! #writersofbluesky #amquerying
Next pitch event is #questpit on Feb 12th, the same day as #MSWL day. It's a bonanza!! #miserypit #2025pit #bluepit #P2Ppit #youdeservepit
Manuscript Wish List®@manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · 2y agoHello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉 Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying. Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...