$50 off through tomorrow 10/12! Laugh & think & write in community, with guidance & information from 4 professional editors & 8 extremely smart, kind writers, for 5 days this January! Online, inclusive, full of heart. wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com

Price for this #writers #conference goes up on Sunday!

Hey #Portland, #Oregon - check it out! Job Title: Assistant Teacher Early Elementary, Full-Time Osoberry School is microschool for students (5-8yo) with a focus on rich academics, arts & nature integration, social connection, and play More info here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Deadlines are a'comin! #Writers, don't miss out on the early bird rate!

Happy October, everybody!!

E. H. Lupton's (she/they) debut novel was shortlisted for both the Lambda Literary Award and the Midwest Book Award. Her poems have been published in various journals, including Asimov's Science Fiction. We're so excited to have @pretensesoup.bsky.social join us! wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com

For a few moments of delightful fun... Fat Bear Week!!! Take a moment to stare at some chonky bears and vote for your favorite. explore.org/fat-bear-week

The most important thing happening this week, obviously: explore.org/fat-bear-week

I specialize in working with #ND #writers. But why? -The world isn't built with advice, support, and guidance for ND writers. -I am an ND writer. Advice that fuels anxiety, shame, and self-defeat sucks. -ND writers come up with some amazingly fabulous and rule-busting stories. I get to read them.

We’ve interviewed 100+ agents for our Book Broker series over the last 6 years. And we’ve been in the trenches ourselves, so we know the struggle. Here’s what querying authors really need to know about writing a query letter. A thread🧵 🪓 #amquerying

Craft books, plot structures & general writing advice: these can help guide you, but NONE of them are rules. You're the only one who can write your story. You're the only one who can decide what success means. So keep on writing your story. After all, you don't want to disappoint Willow, do you?

I've got a new post up on my website! 5 Things You May Not Know About That Editor Life - all taken from real-life experiences, and broken down to make this job a little less mysterious. literarylaura.com/guidance #editors #whattoexpect #zombierules

Oh my - the rumors are true! There's a Literary Laura newsletter! You'll get: - brand-new Willow photos. - news and updates like openings for edits & coaching clients - writing tips for #ND-friendly craft. You can sign up on my website! literarylaura.com #editor #coach #neurodivergent #writing

Introducing our speaker... @laurastanfill.bsky.social! Laura Stanfill is the author of Imagine a Door, a book for writers, and the publisher of Forest Avenue Press. She has won the Oregon Literary Fellowship for Publishing twice, and she earned a certificate from the Yale Publishing Course.

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I've got some really amazing projects coming up, which means... I'm now booking new projects for March 2026! If you're interested in a writing coach to help you in your writing journey, reach out! We can discuss your needs and my upcoming availability. literarylaura.com #editor #fiction #coach #ND

Need to finish a writing project? Stuck somewhere in the process? You might benefit from a writing coach. For more on how I approach this mysterious service, check out my website (literarylaura.com/editing) or reach out - I love to chat! #writers #coach #fiction #speculative #SFF #neurodiversity

Upcoming class about getting that writers' bogeyman - synopses - just right. Writers, Jane Friedman always offers up fabulous things! janefriedman.com/mastering-th...

Things to expect from our conference: 2. Guided discussions diving deep into writing practice, craft, and our writing lives and selves. We'll be welcoming suggestions on different topics you want us to include—this week is about you! #writersconference

OK wow I would love to go to this and I'm sad I can't make it. But if you're hanging in Portland, OR, USA this Friday: !!!

Things to expect from our conference: 1. A lively, lovingly moderated private Slack server for connecting with fellow writers and your four facilitators. Ask questions, share experiences, set goals, and report on your progress every day. #writersconference #w3 #writers

Short story submission opportunity! The theme is clocks. The vibe is dark and speculative. The structure, story, and goosebumps are up to you. Are you in? Submissions open September 1. littlekeypress.com#submissions #submissions #shortstory #paid #smallpress

TED CHIANG'S "EXHALATION"! I'm reading this collection of short stories and daaaaaamn. If you like sci-fi, unexpected endings, and really interesting story structures, get yourself into this. #books #shortstories #amazing

I'M SO EXCITED!

Sooo I've been working on a thing with fellow fabulous editors/writing coaches/authors/publishing consultants. (There are 4 of us, we just like to wear different hats 🎩). We've got an online writers' conference coming soon! Will you join us? wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com #conference #writers

Here at Literary Laura, we strive to ensure that you, our wonderful author clients, are happy. Making sure that your story is matching your vision, the heart of your idea makes it through, and... And... OK, Willow insists that her comfort comes before all of that #editor #writingcoach #willowminion

An important reminder for the writer this northern-hemisphere summer... #writing #rest #creativity #catadvice #editoradvice #whogivesbetteradvice?

Hey, who's coming to the Red Pencil Conference in November? It's happening both live in Washington and online! Aaaand I'll be there, talking about how to give *yourself* accommodations. www.edsguild.org/red-pencil-2... #editing #conference #northwesteditorsguild #neurodiversity #accommodations

How does @isabelallende.com continue to break my heart with her writing - even when her characters are happy? I just finished devouring her newest novel and I am, as always, just breathless. If you've somehow missed reading Isabel Allende's novels... you should go fix that.

Happening now!! Come listen to some amazing authors (er, me included) do readings from our horror speculative stories, all written around the theme of... CLAW MACHINES! www.youtube.com/@vintagebook... #horror #writing #shortstories

Absolutely dying to hear from the writers of the Claw Machine anthology but devastated that you don't live in Portland? We have a virtual event coming up in just a couple of weeks!

My next openings are in November! I 'm a writing coach and SFF fiction editor, specializing in developmental editing* & working with neurodivergent clients** *Big-picture stuff! **Flexibility, questions, & keeping you from getting stuck in the wrong writerly box www.literarylaura.com

Do you know about this fabulous online writers' support and accountability group this summer? www.eliotwesteditorial.com/writing-grou... Early bird discount until May 27. Writers: this is a kind, thoughtful, experienced, knowledgable, supportive, wonderful environment. #writers #group #summer

I have a very important quiz for all of you. I hope you'll join me. What purrito flavor are you today? 1. Jumbo comfy 2. Unimpressed with a side of blep 3. Extra spicy 4. Sunny-side up 5. Hide-in-a-hole #cat #mood #editor #coach #writing

When standard writing advice doesn't work for you or if you work best with someone by your side, cheering you on, it might be time to look into working with a writing coach. If you're interested in working together, learn more about me here: www.literarylaura.com #client #editor #coach

Fellow authors, I love you, and I know it feels like we don’t have a choice, but B&N and Am*zon both scheduled sales this week to preempt Independent Bookstore Day, a hugely vital source of income for indie bookstores. Please don’t promote their sales; please promote your local indie this week.

What do you think of when you hear the term "writing coach?" Here are some common misconceptions... And if you're interested in working together, reach out! www.literarylaura.com #writer #coach #editor

You all need to treat Harry Potter IP like we’re treating the Tesla brand.

We're officially a Portland *event*! Come hang with us in June! event-admin.travelportland.com/event/claw-m...

I had a great time yesterday talking at #ACES2025 about story structure, sentence structure, and unexpected content in stories to ensure editors don't stick writers in the wrong boxes.

Want to work together? For editing projects, my next opening is September. For coaching, I have a couple of spots starting in May. I specialize in getting writers unstuck, especially neurodivergent folks. I love working with sci-fi, fantasy, magical realism, and fabulism. literarylaura.com

It's this easy, folks. Happy Trans Day of Visibility. #tdov

Four days left!! Can you help us get to our stretch goal? www.kickstarter.com/projects/jus...

Hey, my first in-person #ACES2025! If you'll be there, come find me and say hi. Also, I'm giving a talk! If you want to come get nerdy with me about how editors can ensure inclusivity in everything from the way stories are put together down to sentence-level edits, come join!

Sooo I am an author, listed on a page, on a press, for an anthology soon-to-come. I'm just chillin' not being all excited and jumpy... littlekeypress.com#authors

Writing coaches are great for when: 1. You're trying to write & feeling stuck 2. Standard writing advice doesn't work for you 3. You want your writing to stay a priority But not if: 1. You're supported, excited, and motivated 2. You're a cat and already perfect in every way www.literarylaura.com

It's time... for my newsletter to come back out! I'll be sending updates, discounts, announcements about new courses, and more for both writers and editors. I promise to occasionally forget about it so you'll only get that extra email every once in a while. 😉 Sign up here: literarylaura.com

Hey edibuddies, are you heading to ACES in Salt Lake City? I'm giving a talk about different story structures, sentence structures, and content in fiction. I take a look at how we as publishing professionals can learn, recognize, and support all kinds of different voices. Will I see you there?

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