There really is a George Orwell quote for everything right now: If people cannot write well, they cannot think well, and if they cannot think well, others will do their thinking for them.

here's a list of brands to boycott if you support a FREE PALESTINE 🍉 some are low impact, some are high impact, and some are definitely easier to boycott than others. if you're just starting to figure this boycott stuff out, start slow and give yourself grace 💜 boycott-israel.org/boycott.html

Less than a month until #DVpit, a pitch event for marginalized creators looking to find an agent & get traditionally published! Here's a reminder of the rules! For more guidelines & info go to dvpit.carrd.co See you all at DVpit on October 8th, 2025! #writersky #booksky

Quick Tips for Improving Your Writing, especially when you’re feeling a lack of depth or authenticity within your characters. Use these quick tips to help you identify the issues you may be facing, and see if we can help you crack the code! #writingadvice #writingcommunity #writingtips #writing

So you've had the Call with an agent and they've offered you representation - or perhaps you have more than one offer. What are a few things you should consider before making your decision? 🧵

Writing a thriller is so much more fun than I expected. I really never thought I’d delve into this genre. #thrillernovel #authorsofbsky #writersofbsky #booksky

Have questions about #DVpit? Check out our FAQ page: dvpit.carrd.co#faq

DVpit is officially coming back on October 8th, 2025 and we have over 50 agents and editors excited to participate. Follow this account for all announcements and check out dvpit.carrd.co for more details and information! #dvpit #writersky #booksky #weneeddiversebooks

Let's talk red and yellow flags for literary agents! Here's a handy graphic to a few key warning signs - further explanations in thread. As usual, a disclaimer that this is @keslupo.bsky.social's educated opinion! 🧵

Imagine being invited to speak about your book about censorship & book banning but then asked not to mention Palestine.

Marginalized creators! Polish up those manuscripts, #DVPit returns October 2025 on bluesky with over 40 participating agents and editors! #booksky #writersky

“Can you believe this is *insert American city*, not BAGHDAD!!” Americans say after destroying Baghdad.

Stay tuned... #DVPit #writersky #booksky

Any Canadian authors with fantasy novels coming out in 2025? I’m looking to expand my never ending TBR list. #writingcommunity #authors #authorsofbluesky #canadianauthors #canada

Writers of Bluesky, I need some advice on getting out of a writing slump. Please share your tried and true methods! #WritersofBlueSky #WritingCommunity

A dark fantasy written by a Canadian author? I cannot get my hands on this quick enough. Congratulations @zipitelle.bsky.social on your debut book birthday!

Authors, I would love to hear about the happiest moment in your writing journey. Whether is the scene that makes your heart swell, or the call with the agent. What is that moment for you so far in your journey? #writingcommunity #authorsofbluesky #amquerying

Authors and writers, what’s the question you love to be asked most? #writingcommunity #amquerying

Has anyone recently rewritten their entire novel? Did it truly end up better the second time around? #writingcommunity #booksky #amquerying

Newly Updated! 60 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids buff.ly/2XkXBCx via Mia Wenjen #ReadYourWorld #Disability #KidLit

What about rivers makes them so heavenly? In Mandaeism, a gnostic faith from Iraq that reveres John the Baptist, rivers are nourished by heaven and their 'living water' used in weekly baptism rituals Although holding many rivers sacred, its holy book often describes Iraq's Euphrates as 'heavenly'

This is one of the nicest illustrations I’ve seen for kid lit, and especially pleased to see this from a Canadian artist!

To #KidLit ILLUSTRATORS seeking representation: Pls reply with ONE post that incl. a #KidLitArt image (include alt-text), link to your online portfolio and/or IG, other info if you can fit it in ONE post. (***READ INSTRUCTIONS before replying 👇🏼***) debbieohi.com/2025/02/are-...

#WritersofBlueSky how many WIPs do you have in progress right now? If you have more than one, how do you decide where to you dedicate your writing time? #BookSky

Big shout out to all the writers and activists who made this happen! 👏 👏👏

Wow. Witnessing Palestinians walking and returning to what remains of their homes in northern Gaza, is the beginning of the undoing of the structure and process of the ongoing Nakba. May all Palestinians get their right to return and liberation from Zionist occupation.

Saint Seiya / Knights of the Zodiac fandom - I am auctioning this Aquarius Camus God Cloth EX figure to raise $ for G-z-n families! Pls spread this post in the fandom to reach ppl who might be interested! I know Saint Seiya isn't big in the anglosphere but it's huge everywhere else.

If you've done much research into the "art" of the query letter, you may have noticed many (often conflicting) recommendations. However, if you look at some successful query samples, you’ll find many of them break a “rule” or two. A thread 🧵🪓 #writingcommunity #amquerying

Looking for more Canadian writers, especially those writing diverse fantasy novels! #writersofbluesky #amquerying

Next pitch event is #questpit on Feb 12th, the same day as #MSWL day. It's a bonanza!! #miserypit #2025pit #bluepit #P2Ppit #youdeservepit

Quick question LitAgents and #WritersofBlueSky, are there ever any virtual or in person events for live pitching novels to agents and editors, out loud, in true elevator pitch fashion? #AmQuerying #LitPub #YAFantasy

We need more fantasy novels based in the Mesopotamian Marshes, especially from Marsh Iraqi writers. As a Marsh Arab writing a fantasy novel inspired by Sumerian lore and the marshes, I look forward to the day more Marsh Arabs write our stories and reclaim our history. Best of luck on your debut.

One of the most historic places on earth, the very waters that gave life to the invention of agriculture. The Mesopotamian Marshes. Home before home.

#WritersofBluesky I’m new here, my name is Nur and I’m a Marsh Arab writer living in Canada. Law is my day job, writing is my passion. I mostly write fantasy and poetry, with the occasional thriller. #writingcommunity #amquerying #fantasyindiefebruary

Starting all over again, from page one. This book will be something.