I think I'm gonna go on a rant here and after I might turn it into a proper article or blog post. The problem about fanfic being published with the serial numbers filed isn't that it's being published. It's that it's being marketed as fanfic (specially in the case of Dramione ones)

If you're a cis person who wants to be kind to your trans and nonbinary friends right now, please do not forward us links to stories about trans people being abused, having their rights taken away, or living in fear. We already know. A friendly "hey I hope you're OK" is much more helpful. 💖

deepest of deep breaths feeling nervous about this one, friends! I've written about the mainstreaming of pull-to-publish, its impact on fandom, and what it means for an increasingly corporate and IP-driven creative landscape.

Do it! You won’t be sorry!

✊🏿 Paid opportunities for Black LGBTQIA+ writers and journalists! The @thelovetankcic.bsky.social Phil Samba @idiosyncraticxl.bsky.social is joining @WeAreQueerAF.com as our Black History Month UK guest editor Details in 🧵 or apply now 👇 www.wearequeeraf.com/black-histor...

OpenAI admits that you will NEVER be able to trust their product. But let’s stick it into everything anyway,

Damon Albarn once again confirming that he is objectively better than Thom Yorke

Freelance illustration gigs drying up. Ad agencies using Midjourney instead of hiring human artists. Costume design turned over to AI wholesale. Good work vanishing. These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.

Every time you repost or quote repost and indie creator's project, you can imagine yourself as a hand in this gif

actions that will contribute more to pushing against bluesky's censorship than a blackout: -submitting a feedback request -@ing moderation about it -commenting on mods posts about it -making and sharing memes (ex: "i consent!" sticker) -leaving an app store review -just generally posting about it

Your reminder that legislation to curb the rights of trans people to use restrooms or do anything else means everyone's behaviour, clothing etc will be opened up to intrusive and unwanted scrutiny and potential challenge in our daily lives. This is not a 'them' issue. Trans rights are human rights.

I’ve been feeling increasingly down and worthless these last few days and it’s making a big impact on my ability to function. Please send me pictures of your beautiful cats?

Percival would like it very much if you would purchase a copy of Strange Finds, my LGBTQIA+ horror/strange fantasy short story collection. So he can have his table back.

not to make this all about my own interests, but we NEED more people to discover audio dramas not only do they rule, but they're probably one of the few entertainment mediums left that aren't mostly controlled by massive companies vulnerable to corruption/pressure the most successful ADs are indie

Sickle Cell bites so we’re raising money about it! Join us for #BIPOCVampDay all weekend, w Last Night at the Blue Note, my homebrew Eat the Reich, Sunday at 2p EST! Starring @vampirehimbo.bsky.social @mirrrm.bsky.social @charmfoolery.bsky.social @everyman95.bsky.social & me! Twitch.tv/bipocvampday

I had no idea about this. I’m horrified someone thought this was a good idea (though thinking about it as it’s truly a bastardisation of the original novel I’m not surprised they did so this…)

“Severance" actor Tramell Tillman has won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series. He is the first Black man ever to win the award #Emmys

There were no police officers injured and no arrests made at Trans pride London 2025 less than two months ago.

Reminder that 100,000 people marched for Trans Pride in London earlier this year, but because they weren't violent fascists, there was minimal press coverage, unlike the Nazis today. https://www.them.us/story/london-trans-pride-march-turnout-record-uk-transphobia

YES!!!

After the events around Charlie Kirk, and the way the U.K. media plastered their trans hate across their front pages trying to tie us into somehow being the reason behind his murder, every cis person should watch this.👇 youtube.com/shorts/-2mpz...

So let's talk about why this sucks. I am so angry and so disappointed, but I also know that a lot of people might not understand why I and my queer friends are feeling this way. Read on for an explanation 🧵(1/14)

Finally after 9 months of waiting with new GP I have finally got my bridge prescription of Testosterone. Having to pay for private since January has cost me atleast £400 in monthly bottles. Just goes to show it is not easy to get HRT, even doing it through the right channels and processes. 😭

Trying to get some work done, but Percy has decided no.

Attending the London Podcast Festival last weekend reminded me that I had a bunch of WIP podcast bobbles in my files, so have a handful! (Credits below)

We're on with @fiotrethewey.bsky.social and @georgiacooked.bsky.social of @theholmwoodfnd.bsky.social tonight at 7! There might even be a cool announcement... www.twitch.tv/blackabbeypr...

I'm a disabled trans author living with daily hunger. Please back my comic on KS. "Zero & One" is about a Human youth on a robot planet. New language, new culture. It's a great way to start conversations with young people about immigration. BACK TODAY: www.kickstarter.com/projects/jam...

tagging @fiotrethewey.bsky.social @georgiacooked.bsky.social and, of course @eoelsewhere.bsky.social . You can find the playtest material here if you want to give it a go yourself! www.daggerheart.com/thevoid/

✨🌸We’re hiring an editorial assistant at Inklore! This is a great opportunity for someone who loves comics, webtoons, and web/light novels to join us in making some of the dreamiest books on the market. NOTE: I am not the hiring manager for this! jobsearch.createyourowncareer.com/PRH_US/job/N...

They're using the St George's cross like a socially acceptable swastika just like they use 'biological' as a socially acceptable discrimination.

As an addendum to my commissions post, I'm having an extremely hard time finding even part-time work in my local area, let alone full time work in my field. It's a long shot, but I'm putting my credentials/training below, just in case anyone has any job leads I might be able to follow:

Please add alt-text when sharing images, so that blind and low-vision people aren't excluded from the conversation. Some context and copy/paste or a brief description are often enough. Checking the "reminder to add alt-text" box in your accessibility settings helps a lot. Thank you.

We had a great time at Whooverville but we still are scrambling to make ends meet at the moment. Georgia’s bobbles are beautiful and she’s very quick so this is an incredible deal!

YES! Thank you... Say it again, and again, and again. They are not "illegal immigrants". - seeking asylum is legal and has been since 1951.

LETS GOOOOOO‼️‼️‼️ you dont hear me in this but you get to hear some of my wonderful cast mates!! pls check it out :) youtu.be/pKKcVVb9st8?...

Do I know anyone with a horror/ trans product, or similar, who might be interested in sponsoring mine and my partner’s audio fiction podcast The Holmwood Foundation? We’re currently trying to figure out ways of making sure we can get Season Two funded.

❗The biggest neo-nazi music festival in over a decade is coming to Great Yarmouth and we need your help to stop it. hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/28/g...

JUDGEMENT DAY is about a masked astronaut sent to a planet of sentient robots to determine if they can join a Galactic Federation. The astronaut rejects their bid after observing they've built a hierarchy solely around which color they're painted. We only see the astronauts face in the final panel.

Dear friends, I’m auctioning this #DoctorWho bundle of signed #Gallifrey script/photo/dvd/cd’s in aid of Cardiff @headwayuk.bsky.social in memory of my dearest friend Tim. Please bid here & share on other social media & please relay bids to me if people bid elsewhere. Diolch o galon 🙏❤️

Your occasional reminder to report and block fast, rather than give a boost to hateful content. They want your outrage: give them nothing. Especially transphobic accounts with 4 whole followers. They need your outrage to grow their reach. Don’t give them it.

Attention voice actors! Midnight Burger needs you! This season is going to have more casting demands than ever before. If you are a voice actor looking to work with us, we would love to know about you! . Please send your website or demo reel to [email protected] . #voiceactorswanted

Meg’s sound design is EXQUISITE! 🔥

Was so honoured to be a guest on this podcast, which not only is incredibly inventive, but is one of the most opening and ivocative conversations I've ever had and some of the most difficult in a public space. I think this is just gonna be really really special.

Adjacent to this, more people need to know that artists, authors, zine makers, etc, are all paying for their tables (and stock, hotels, travel, food) to vend at conventions. They aren't staff, they aren't earning an hourly wage to be there, they're paying to be there.

We're crowdfunding next month for an in-person audio fiction con next year! Follow our kickstarter prelaunch page to get an email when it launches! audiofictioncon.com

So proud of our achievement & of course our INCREDIBLE cast & crew, including but not exclusive to the following @seancarlsen.bsky.social @fopdoodles.bsky.social @jackiecalistahhh.bsky.social @michellicopter.bsky.social @thecandacemarie.bsky.social @andrewbiss.bsky.social @benjiclifford.bsky.social

So, on 29th August, the US is ending de minimis treatment for parcels under $800 value globally. It's already done this for China; now it's going to come in for everyone. If you post parcels to America, this is going to affect you, in one of several ways.

Sex Matters has managed to raise the 50K to take Hampstead Heath's Ladies' Pond to court for being inclusive. Let's spread the word and encourage people to donate to GoFundMe to help combat this bigotry. www.gofundme.com/f/working-fo...

SPOILER WARNING FOR HOLMWOOD! . . . . . . . I really wanted to draw something inspired by the finale of The Holmwood Foundation, so here’s Jeremy and Maddie with their terrible coffees before chaos erupts in the finale.

Georgia & I will be attending #Whooverville16 this weekend as traders! We’re selling our stock at a very reduced price (EVERYTHING MUST GO!!) Georgia will also be bringing some of her BigFinish CDs and her anthology collection Strange Finds, & Holmwood Foundation (our own audio drama) bits & pieces