so so stoked to announce that today kicks off the short story contest i am hosting via @reedsy.bsky.social ! The theme is "A Study in Secrets" and there are 5 prompts to choose from. learn more & enter: tinyurl.com/4vhbz5h7

Join @electriclit.bsky.social and @debutiful.bsky.social at #AWP25 for an off-site reading on 3/28 at 7pm! We’re accepting donations to support the LA FOOD BANK, and @reedsy.bsky.social, who is sponsoring the event, will match up to $1,000 in donations! RSVP: debutiful.net/awp-la-2025-...

New year, new tropes! 📅 What are some overused clichés we should leave in 2024?

Today, in my journey to become a plotter, I tried out the 7 point story outline on Reedsy’s site. It was SO helpful to get started. I’m going to keep working it into three acts. I recommend this exercise! #amwriting #writingcommunity @reedsy.bsky.social blog.reedsy.com/guide/story-...

💸 How much does it cost to publish a book in 2025? The numbers are in! If publishing a book is one of your goals for 2025, we've put together a comprehensive guide on all the costs involved. Check it out 👉- shorturl.at/moQps

In my latest #shortstory described as a “poignant tale” with brilliant imagery, a lifetime of love gets explored on a labyrinth’s path. Read “The Labyrinth Realization” here: blog.reedsy.com/short-story/... #ReedsyMoments for @reedsy.bsky.social

🎁 A little holiday cheer for those of you scrolling on the apps in between your eggnogs! Did you get everything on your wish list this year?

⚠️ WARNING SIGNS when working with a #vanitypress Vanity publishers profit by charging authors, not by selling books to readers. To save yourself headaches (and money), here's what to look out for! See thread 🧵 #selfpublishing #authorsky #indiepublishing

What is a vanity press? A vanity press is a publisher that profits not from selling books but from asking authors to pay for publishing expenses. To help you spot the red flags, here's a comprehensive guide on vanity publishing! - blog.reedsy.com/vanity-press/

🎄 What books are on your wishlist this year?

What is the Hero’s Journey? A thread 🧵 1/ The Hero's Journey (aka the monomyth) is a classic story structure: a hero embarks on a quest, faces challenges, and returns home transformed. 🌟

My latest article is up at LitReactor. How to Write Dark Poetry @reedsy.bsky.social litreactor.com/columns/dark...

Why you still need an experienced human (not AI) Developmental Editor in 2025 for feedback on things like structure, form, plot, and character @reedsy.bsky.social's Loretta Bushell explains 👇 www.writing.ie/resources/de... #writingQ #writingcommunity

Check out this short story 'The Daughter of Juan Simón' on #ReedsyPrompts – @reedsy.bsky.social t.co/xcmpfnQiez

Can you follow this #shortstory that consists solely of dialogue without dialogue tags? In “The Airport Connection,” Rob and Judy have a meet-cute moment over a donut. Is it the beginning of a friendship? My latest @reedsy.bsky.social contest submission: blog.reedsy.com/short-story/... #ReedsyTalk

Guest Post by Loretta Bushell : How to Write a Historical Fiction Story That Stands Out tonyriches.blogspot.com/2024/12/gues... @reedsy.bsky.social #Writing #HistoricalFiction

❗Cool template alert! Fantasy writers, need some help visualize your world? Download Reedsy's free worldbuilding guide, your ultimate cheat sheet for creating a fictional world 🌎 👉 blog.reedsy.com/worldbuildin...

Three Bridgerton Historical Inaccuracies that "Work" for the Plot — and One That Doesn’t, by Savannah Cordova tonyriches.blogspot.com/2024/07/thre... @reedsy.bsky.social #Writing #WritingCommunity

@reedsy.bsky.social is doing a referral bonus for new professionals! The volume of quality work I get on Reedsy is the reason my lifestyle as a freelance editor is sustainable. Happy to talk about it more. Here's my referral link (if you join and start a project, we both get a bonus!):

⏪ 2024 Reading Wrapped 🥇 Drop your top 5 reads of the year! 📚 Total books you've read this year? 🫶 Your go-to genre of 2024? 🦄 The most surprising book you picked up? #booksky #bookish #readinglist

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Greetings. If you're a fan of Reedsy Discovery @reedsy.bsky.social, I sure would appreciate some upvotes for WRANGLING THE DOUBT MONSTER. The little book of inspiration for all self-doubting creatives. Check it out here: reedsy.com/discovery/bo... #bskybooks #creatives #authors #writers #artists

🎁 Make your #writing dreams a reality in 2025. WIN free tuition (worth $1,250) for our premium novel-writing course! See how to enter 👇 #amwriting #writersky #booksky

It's addictive. I've submitted 16 stories this year. The topics vary and the deadlines light a fire under me. The camaraderie with fellow writers is awesome!

What happens when a family member is caught red-handed but refuses to apologize? In my latest #shortstory, "The Unraveling" at @reedsy.bsky.social, a family copes with conflict. #ReedsyApology blog.reedsy.com/short-story/...

Do you participate in our weekly short story writing contest? If yes, tell us why 👇

Going through a dry spell of inspiration? We got you 👌 #amwriting #writingtips #booksky #writersky www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCCQ...

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A fun little story for @reedsy.bsky.social’s weekly contest. So much fun and good work for the brain! blog.reedsy.com/short-story/...

For those who love to write @reedsy.bsky.social offers writing contests where you can win $250 for short stories.

What if you dared to imagine that Dorothy isn’t the heroine of The Wizard of Oz? In my latest short story contest submission for @reedsy.bsky.social, I’ve written a satirical take on the beloved story from Toto’s point of view. 😄📚 blog.reedsy.com/short-story/... #ReedsyWicked #authorthreads

Officially entered the chat✌️ Authors and bookish folks, what’s your favorite opening line of a book? (bonus points if it’s your own!) 📚