A piece by @nadinematheson.com on the recent (I think) guardian article about Black authors post 2020. V important point on commercial authors - when publishers "pick" a Black author it's often non fic or litfic. open.substack.com/pub/nadinema...
#writerthreads I need a word that sums up how you feel after rescuing a bumblebee from certain doom.
Love this. Thanks Sophie.
Picture of the interior of the London Library, with steps, many bookcases and a glass balustrade
The beautiful London Library offers emerging writers one year’s free membership including masterclasses, networking opportunities, peer support, access to all the Library’s resources and publication in an anthology. Details below.
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You know that moment when you think it’s Friday and then remember it’s only Thursday?
Yep. That.
#goingforcoffee
Small black dog lying in sunshine on kitchen floor
Martha’s advice? Find a patch of sunshine and breathe.
#writersdog
Sunday sunrise. Worth getting up early for (although I confess I then went back to bed).
#writerslife
My writing companion today. I think she’s only here for the treats.
#writersdog #writerslife
I will be in Lincoln at @waterstones.bsky.social first ever children's book festival this feb. Tickets here - a GREAT lineup, go to all of it I say! #KidLitUK www.waterstones.com/category/cul...
Sending strength to those who feel weak, courage to those who feel afraid and hugs to those who feel despair. You are not alone.
Hello 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...
👀👀 can you believe it? There’s only 15 days to enter our kids prize! We close at one minute past midnight on the 1st January 2025!
Third day at our Shropshire-based writers retreat with the loveliest bunch of creative people. I think my “settling in” excuse no longer applies. #writerslife #writersretreat
#getwriting
No, the Write Magic group. You have to join their Facebook group and then you can see the information about sprints.
@writemagic.bsky.social have sprints every day. You can find them on Facebook.
Anyone other writerly folk doing #nanowrimo this month?
Another rainy day here in Dorset. Perfect for some editing with the @writemagic.bsky.social crew. Martha is supervising (in case their are treats)
#sundays
Always my favourite Friend and such a talented actor.
Aurevoir and RIP Matthew Perry
#matthewperry 💔
Oral #stories as #Indigenous #histories:
How long can stories be passed down by word of mouth? - New research suggests that #Aboriginal #Tasmanians' oral tradition tells of geological events and astronomical conditions stretching back 12,000+ years.
www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/histo...
Martha’s wondering if there are pats and treats here. Or treats and pats. Either option works for her…
#writersdog #writerslife
Well, hello there blue skiers. None of that sunshiny stuff here in Dorset at the moment but it’s okay as I have coffee and my colleagues are singing songs about rain. How many do you know?