The novel operates within a dream-like state at times, making the doll and other moments even more uncanny. hayleyshucker.substack.com/p/the-lost-d... #firstchapters #fiction #literature #books #readinglist #elenaferrante #tbr #craftessay #craftanalysis #writingtips #novella #writingcommunity

And just like that, it's already December! If you're shopping for book lovers in your life, our holiday sale is in full swing, with deep discounts on subscriptions, BLP swag, and select titles.📚 🎁 💌 To receive your books by Christmas, order by 12/15!

#PWNonfictionPrompt: Write an essay about experiencing love and hate—whether it be through heartbreak, the aftereffects of guilt, or a complicated relationship. Consider the difference between knowing and feeling these emotions. #FromTheArchive: at.pw.org/KnowingFeeling

Remember when Amazon held a sale during Independent Bookstore Day in an effort to undercut indie bookstores? We didn’t forget. Support local bookstores during Small Business Saturday and beyond.

One Story gift subscriptions are only $15! Give your favorite reader something they will enjoy all year long. bit.ly/3Xg61LT

Real stories by real humans. Support Electric Literature today 💛

What's wrong with the literary world? hayleyshucker.substack.com/p/whats-wron... #scams #writinglife #writingtips #craftessay #writingcommunity #fiction #literature #books #tbr

Ove is the epitome of a “get off my lawn” character. If you want to look at creative similes and metaphors, read this. hayleyshucker.substack.com/p/a-man-call... #firstchapters #fredrikbackman #fiction #literature #literaryfiction #writingcommunity #writingtips #craftanalysis #craftessay

"Kaleidoscope" is live in Silly Goose Press issue 6. New micro fiction. sillygoosepress.com/issue-six/ka... #flashfiction #iamawriter #pubday #writingcommunity #writinglife #microfiction

This goose is joining the flock of v talented writers! New story out soon in Silly Goose Press! #iamawriter #writingcommunity #fiction

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We are thrilled to reveal the cover art for Issue 37 Winter 2025 of Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine. Official release date is Dec 1st, 2025 You can read samples and pre-order copies on our website www.doorisajarmagazine.net/issues/winte... #poetry #fiction #nonfiction #art #drama #bookreviews

People are loving my new post. hayleyshucker.substack.com/p/minas-matc... #fiction #literature #literaryfiction #writingcommunity #writingtips

Ah yes, exactly what the literary cannon was missing.

We're open for submissions of #shortstories #flashfiction #microfiction and #translations. Please click on the link for our guidlesines #callforsubmissions fictivedream.com/submission-g...

The information we get through Tomoko's descriptions of vehicles shows how Ogawa has mastered subtlety. hayleyshucker.substack.com/p/minas-matc... #firstchapters #fiction #literature #tbr #craftessay #craftanalysis #writingtips #literaryfiction #historicalfiction #comingofage #bookrecommendations

I invent imaginary dramas, inserting myself as the hero or villain, internalizing all of it personally, and instead of a personality disorder, I call it art

Musk's multi-day meltdown of the JCO tweet continues. Apparently he got the Grok team to reprogram it to claim he reads a lot

We are looking for volunteer submission readers! Join a community of 200+ submission #readers at After Dinner Conversation. Help us find the needle in the haystack of submissions. (Being a #reader is the fastest way to improve your writing) msg "[email protected]"

#ClipOfTheDay: In this episode of the Fashion Neurosis podcast hosted by Bella Freud, Ocean Vuong speaks about how the Japanese concept of negative space, ma, influences his approach to the line and why he wants to write eight books in total by the end of his career. at.pw.org/FashionNeurosisVuong

It's FlashGiving! Follow @smokelong.bsky.social if you don't already, then like and share this post to get your name in the hat to win $200 holiday money. Deadline is midnight ET, November 26th! Winner chosen randomly on Nov 27th. Please tag @smokelong.bsky.social so that we know you've posted!

One week to go until #TheMikey deadline. Although that’s 8 days, today being Saturday and there being until midnight next Saturday to enter. We know yesterday’s post said 7 days, but that person “doesn’t count the same”, so November 15 is also now further away. Did we say we aren’t numbers people?

New post! Crime fiction lovers will enjoy this classic. Vivid descriptions of character and scene--a director would know how to shoot this. hayleyshucker.substack.com/p/fatale-by-... #thrillerbooks #mysterybooks #firstchapters #fiction #literature #tbr #crimefiction #noir #writingtips

Do the thing that makes you want to die the most. Go write your book.

START THE COUNTDOWN – 100 DAYS TO HIGH ON LIFE 2.

November is a FREE SUB month, fam🙌 This means we are OPEN for ART submissions too! 🎨 Wanna know how to submit? Catch our guidelines here: buff.ly/ooRuxPx

I take my Substack seriously 🪦 Craft writing lessons from Beetlejuice hayleyshucker.substack.com #beetlejuice #cakeart #fiction #literature #80smovie #writingtips #writingcommunity

Our Kickstarter ends in just 24 HOURS! This is your LAST CHANCE to shop our catalogue of new ebooks, author critiques, and exclusive merch before it's gone for good. Check the 🧵 to see our full selection! Thank you all for supporting another year of Apex. 🖤👽 www.kickstarter.com/projects/ape...

Hi All, The Latinx Visions 2.0 conference has 4 speculative fiction writing workshops baked into the schedule! Please pass this information along to writers and writing programs. latinxarchive.com/latinx-visio...

Reading Elevation by Stephen King. Love some quiet horror.

The Maitlands’ death scene works well with imagery, pacing, and humor. hayleyshucker.substack.com/p/beetlejuic... #firstchapters #fiction #literature #books #readinglist #tbr #craftessay #craftanalysis #writingtips #writingcommunity #writinglife #beetlejuice #80smovie

I'll be Noiring at the Bar this Sunday with the talented likes of Lee Matthew Goldberg Nick Kolakowski Will Medearis, SJ Rozan Dennis Tafoya Radha Vatsal, and hosted by Scott Adlerberg and Jen Conley Sunday, October 26, 6–9 p.m. Shade Bar NYC 241 Sullivan St., NYC

AVAILABLE NOW: Some say the world will end in fire or flood. 15 short stories from some of the best crime fiction writers today, including @richienarvaez.bsky.social. Guest-edited by Anthony winning author @curtisippolito.bsky.social. Order your copy today: bit.ly/4nOVXoK

ICYMI 🔮 our LIVE READING of @raebolt.bsky.social's Stoker Award-nominated short story, "And She Had Been So Reasonable," is THIS THURSDAY at 1 PM EST 📺🗓 Join our narrator and Apex EiC @lesleyconner.bsky.social on the Apex YouTube channel October 23rd! 📚⏰ www.youtube.com/@apexmagazin...

Thinking about comp titles? Contributor @socalwritergirl.bsky.social wrote about her writing process for Writers Digest! buff.ly/3prOU5w

You're invited 🎉 Join this year’s 5 Over 50 authors for a celebratory reading and conversation about their individual paths to publication on Thursday, November 6, at 7 PM EST. This virtual event is free; registration is required. RSVP: at.pw.org/5over5025

Made #zines of my Substack posts. Gave a few away at a publishing event today. Full video on my Instagram @crafting_first_chapters And you can subscribe hayleyshucker.substack.com/archive?sort... #firstchapters #fiction #literature #tbr #craftessay

The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean delves into the patriarchy, the old world, and really highlights how many ways “you are what you eat” can resonate. hayleyshucker.substack.com/p/the-book-e... #firstchapters #fiction #literature #books #tbr #craftessay #writingtips #thriller #mystery #horror

my job is to construct my insecurities into an aesthetic artifice that I shall call art and I will require a professional editor and advance payment up front. I am a Literary Writer.

Making some zines based on some of my Substack posts. hayleyshucker.substack.com #firstchapters #craftessay #tbr #zinemaking #zines #writing

A multiple pov #thriller where you don't know who to trust! Learn to plant #mystery in this new post! hayleyshucker.substack.com/p/rock-paper... #firstchapters #fiction #literature #books #readinglist #tbr #craftessay #craftanalysis #writingtips #writingcommunity

Tomorrow's craft lesson is a #thriller and a #mystery #novel hayleyshucker.substack.com

Back in the Bronx on Oct. 18, for a panel on "The Author's Journey," with Lorraine Avila, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, and Theresa Varela. Part of the NYPL's Pathways to Publishing Day. www.showclix.com/event/pathways

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 31ST! The Speculative Detective Agency Co-Editors: Matthew David Goodwin and Richie Narvaez Call for Stories: tinyurl.com/2kw9kd85 The Kickstarter: tinyurl.com/2x4rp52h ---TRUST THE MYSTERY---

Let's use tarot cards to create characters with 4 readings and 7 brainstorming prompts. hayleyshucker.substack.com/p/tarot-card... #firstchapters #fiction #literature #books #readinglist #tbr #craftessay #craftanalysis #writingtips #writingcommunity #writinglife #writingprompts

Craft analysis of The Need by Helen Phillips. hayleyshucker.substack.com/p/the-need-b... #firstchapters #fiction #literature #books #readinglist #tbr #craftessay #craftanalysis #writingtips #writingcommunity #writinglife #bookrecommendations #speculativefiction #horror #thriller #mystery

Tomorrow I tackle The Need by Helen Phillips hayleyshucker.substack.com #firstchapters #fiction #literature #books #readinglist #tbr #craftessay #craftanalysis #writingtips #writingcommunity #writinglife #bookrecommendations

Don't worry, it's a 2026 goal 💋

It's not that you're not talented enough! It's that the literary world is an expensive pyramid scheme!

Please support our Kickstarter for the Speculative Detective Agency anthology. This is going to be a fantastic book and in donating to the Kickstarter you also get the book at a discount. And maybe some swell rewards. www.kickstarter.com/projects/for...