Hey, SFFH authors. We're getting to the end of our list of readers, so if you'd like an opportunity to read your work at one of our event days, please fill in the form.
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Text and a logo of an open book with sparkles emerging from it. The text: Self-Paced Courses for Editors & Writers: Exploring "Passive" Income, Coaching Writers, Working with Indie Authors, Pitch Yourself, Editing Memoir, and the DIY Developmental Edit. TanyaGold.com. Scholarships Available.
Hey, #Editors & #WritingCommunity! 👋🏻
I've topped up the scholarships for all my self-paced courses again!
There's a limited number of scholarship spots for editors and writers from marginalized groups.
They're first-come, first-serve, no questions asked.
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#AmEditing #WriterSky 💙📚
Today!!
The @sfdcc.bsky.social is hosting a series of virtual workshops for disabled writers in the coming weeks, and they look amazing! And they'll have ASL interpretation!
#Disability #WritingCommunity #WriterSky
The view from a window looking out on greenery and, in the distance, blue skies and sea.
Homemade writing retreat! A few days by the sea with my best friend, pretending nothing but our novels (and a massive stash of biscuits) exists.
Just finished up a gorgeous run of workshops with such a talented group of writers, and you too can bask in their talent! We have a digital anthology! It's free to read online! heyzine.com/flip-book/ea...
The graphic provides information about the British Fantasy Awards. The suggestions list closes April 12th. We crowd source titles that are eligible for the awards. You can add your own works at this stage. If no-one knows your work is eligible, they won't know they can vote for it when voting opens. The voting period is from April 16th - May 3rd. This is when voting properly opens. You cannot vote for your own works, but you can campaign. BFS members and Fantasycon ticket holders can vote. Shortlists announced May 19th. Jury panels are May 19th - September 1st. Unlike many other SFFH awards, the BFAs are not just a popularity contest. Once the public voting is tallied, each category goes to a jury of peers for final decision making. Awards are announced at Fantasycon. Learn more at britishfantasysociety.org/about-the-bfs/the-british-fantasy-awards
The British Fantasy Awards have begun! Learn more about how you can get involved below...
Attn: SFFH writers of the world! You've got until this Sunday, 12 April, to submit eligible works to the British Fantasy Awards suggestion list. Yes, at this stage YOU CAN NOMINATE YOUR OWN STUFF.
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Get your suggestions in by Sunday 12th April!
As a disabled, neurodivergent, and queer creative, I'm particularly keen to work with and champion other marginalised and underrepresented writers, but if you're in need of some heartfelt cheerleading (and mad organisational skills), I'd love to support you!
Completely remiss of me not to have mentioned that I've joined @britfantasysoc.bsky.social as a mentor! Bringing 10+ years as an editor, lots of experience teaching/facilitating, and sensitivity as a fellow writer. Details here: britishfantasysociety.org/about-the-bf...
Another thing about Mum - if I were any good, I'd write a poem about how clean she likes the house to be (a crumb on the side = the kitchen is A Right State), but I've just noticed a black patch on the stairs; fur woven into the carpet where our dog sleeps in the afternoon.
Mum has bought a hat to wear to my wedding. It is bright pink and sits at a jaunty angle. She's thrilled and I'm absolutely obsessed with it.
Lunar flyby day!!!
Readings from WP Wiles, Rachel Grosvenor, JM Cyrus, M S Palmer, Mark Cantrell, and Amelia Roberts. Find out more about our readers here: tinyurl.com/bfsrds
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So very excited about this!!
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The British Fantasy Society is excited to announce our next event day, taking place on Saturday 18th April 2026, 10am to 6pm (BST).
BFS Online: Language in SFFH
Language is vast and flexible, providing writers a broad platform on which to build their world.
Ticket: tinyurl.com/sffhlang
Do you have an LGBTQIA+ book coming out in April or May this year?
I'm looking at adding as many as possible to my Substack at the start of each month. If yours is released in April, see the below post.
#writingcommunity #amwriting
On an NHS fatigue management course, yoga nidra was recommended to me as an alternative to naps. It's essentially a form of rest involving body scanning/meditation - I hate it but it does work for me! youtu.be/7H0FKzeuVVs?... <-- this is very close to the version the course used if you fancy it.
Hello to international friends in particular! Do any of you happen to have connections with writing/literature or autism-related organisations outside of England?
The suggestions list for this year’s British Fantasy Awards is now open! Anyone can add their favourite SFF titles first published in 2025! forms.gle/YcGUjcbU99R5...
A black labrador (Dora) and a yellow labrador (Ollie) lying on the grass in a sunny garden. A small tortoise (Priscilla) is visible in the background, also enjoying the warm weather.
Happy labs ft. Auntie P.
This is really important. Being inclusive means making space and adjustments for people who need them in order to continue to include them, not just including them in the first place.
Our weeklong online writing festival starts next week! 🎉 Remember: ALL sessions will be recorded for ticketholders. 🎥 If you can't make it on the day, we've got you covered!
🎟️ Tickets to all 15+ events: £30. Tickets for individual sessions: £5. Concessions available.
BOOK HERE. ➡️ bit.ly/BTSFEST26
It'll be a little while before she has an appetite again, but she'll be chowing down on some fruit and veg before long!
Certainly Queen of the Garden!!
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Yesssss!!!
Aww thank you! She wakes up very gradually, so it'll be a little while before she starts eating again, but oh boy when she does... 🐢🐢🐢