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Lauren Writes

@writerlauren.bsky.social

I write contemporary romance with the banter you crave and social justice themes that feed the soul.

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amy brown@amybrown.xyz · last yr.

this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like

Why should I write better when a machine can do it for me? Because actually no one can do it for you, because your voice is unique among all the people on earth. Siri never petted a horse's neck. Alexa has never been ghosted by the captain of the football team. But you have lived, your heart is beating, you have suffered, and you have something important to say. It's a human's job, to use words, and whatever job you give to a machine, that part of your brain goes dark. Maybe it's worth it when it comes to remembering phone numbers and directions, but when that part of your brain that uses words goes dark, that's a vast area that's very close to your soul. Don't let some internet platform convince you that what you have to say and create isn't worthwhile. Words are the echo of your soul. Honing that echo matters.
Samantha Mash@samanthamash.bsky.social · 9mo ago

As we enter the New Year remember fear of making bad art is holding you back. Fear of people not liking your work is holding you back. Rejection is holding you back You'll make bad art, you'll have people not like your work, and you'll be rejected. Moving past it is half the job of being a creative

Jane Friedman@janefriedman.com · 10mo ago

"When I would get interviewed and then rejected, it was annoying. When I received a form rejection, it was annoying. When I received no response, it was annoying. But nothing stalled me for one minute." —Libby James

How a 100 Rejections Challenge Prepared Me for Life’s Biggest Rejection | Jane Friedman

A slew of literary rejections helped one writer develop the perseverance needed when a failed marriage left her urgently seeking a new job.

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John Pfaff@johnpfaff.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Um, ICE just coldly shot an unarmed PRIEST in the head w a pepper ball when he (and everyone around him) clearly posed no threat. For the crime of … complaining about government policy. Core 1A speech. With cameras rolling, they’re sniping priests for sport.

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Nicole Chung@nicolechung.bsky.social · last yr.

please help us spread the word about this mentorship opportunity for writers of color & share it with anyone you think might be interested!

Nicole Chung@nicolechung.bsky.social · last yr.

Periplus, a mentorship collective serving US-based early-career writers of color, is now accepting applications for our 2026 class of fellows! Apply by 9/20: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... You can learn more about Periplus (including fellowship eligibility requirements) here: bit.ly/periplusfaq

Josh Gondelman@joshgondelman.bsky.social · last yr.

This is such a great ongoing opportunity for funny writers to be published in a legendary institution!!!

Christopher Monks@crmonks.bsky.social · last yr.

Periodic reminder that we at @mcsweeneys.net ’s have no writing staff (save for the great @shadesofgreaves.bsky.social), and rely on unsolicited submissions for our humor & satire. We respond to each every submission within 7.39 days (but usually much sooner). www.mcsweeneys.net/pages/guidel...