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Thank YOU, Rylan, and keep on writing! I look forward to seeing your novel out in the world!

Congratulations again, @rytingwithcats.bsky.social and @warsh.bsky.social for your fine work. Keep writing, folks!

I'm delighted to announce the honorable mentions in 6th Annual Gutsy Great Novelist Page One Prize (Among the top 20 of 969 entries!). Congratulations! Discover these fine writers and read their winning pages, and thanks to all who entered! gutsygreatnovelist.com/page-one-pri....

Once again, congratulations on your winning entry. Keep on writing, and we'll all celebrate when your novel is out in the world!

Congratulations again, Jane Sasser @greyhoundmama.bsky.social! Keep up the great work.

I'm delighted to announce the three NOTABLE honorable mentions in 6th Annual Gutsy Great Novelist Page One Prize (Among the top 6 of 969 entries!). Congratulations! Discover these fine writers and read their winning pages, and thanks to all who entered! gutsygreatnovelist.com/page-one-pri....

I'm delighted to announce the winners of the 6th Annual Gutsy Great Novelist Page One Prize. Congratulations to all our winners, chosen in a blind reading process. Discover these fine writers and read their winning pages, and thanks to all who entered! gutsygreatnovelist.com/page-one-pri....

Thanks, @newpages.bsky.social, for spreading the word about the Page One Prize. 🙏🏽

I'm delighted to announce that the 6th Annual Page One Prize (for novelists) is open for submissions. Deadline July 16, 2025 @ 5PM ET. Get all the details, check your eligibility, and submit page one of chapter one today: gutsygreatnovelist.com/page-one-pri...

What Is Unitary Executive Theory? How is Trump Using It to Push His Agenda? Read more here.

Trump is testing a legal theory that would give him sweeping control over the federal government. Experts warn it could eliminate key checks from Congress, the courts and independent agencies.

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Thank you, Maine lawyers, for confirming your oath and standing up for the rule of law. We appreciate you!

A Call for Constructive Engagement | AAC&U A Call for Constructive Engagement

Happy to see my alma maters among the universities and colleges speaking out against unprecedented government overreach and political interference. Thanks, @bostoncollege.bsky.social, Lesley University, and @antiochmfa.bsky.social.

Forgot to tag #BookSky!

Best Books on the Craft of Fiction Checkout out this list on Bookshop

Happy Indie Bookstore Day! Here’s my @bookshop.org list of my fav books on the craft of writing fiction. Go indies!!! ❤️📚

Thanks for participating, Martin, and keep on writing! Fingers crossed for you for next year! 😊

I got an honorary mention, which means I'm in the top 8. It's a lovely confidence boost when you reach the top 8 in an international writing competition. I'd recommend entering competitions to all #writers (if eligible)on that basis alone...

Tagging those winners who are here on Bluesky. Congratulations again to @luwrites.bsky.social and @foxcrows.bsky.social

I'm delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Chapter One Prize! Please join me in congratulating these fine writers, and visit the website to see our winners, honorable mentions and notables, and read their winning entries. gutsygreatnovelist.com/winners-2025/

A friend drove two hours today for her breast cancer chemotherapy only to learn it was canceled due to NIH cuts. Clinical trial ended midstream. No treatment, no restart, no plan, no information. Her bro-in-law's chemo was also canceled.

FINAL DAY TO SUBMIT! The 5th annual Chapter One Prize closes today at 5PM ET (Mon, March 3). Submit chapter one of your unpublished novel. gutsygreatnovelist.com/chapter-one-...

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Congratulations to you, Jennifer!

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"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."

DEADLINE: Monday, March 3, 2025 5PM ET (sharp).

Submit the first chapter of your unpublished novel.

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Thanks for submitting. 🙂🤞

Go for it, @martinmarriott.bsky.social! (One of my own main characters is named "Frank," too!) 😀

Gutsy Great Novelist Chapter One Prize Explore the Gutsy Great Novelist Chapter One Prize. Win cash prizes for the best first chapters of unpublished novels.

The Gutsy Great Novelist Chapter One Prize is awarded for an outstanding first chapter of an unpublished novel. First prize is $1,000. Open to writers around the world over 18. Deadline: March 3, 2025 5PM ET. $20 fee.

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#novelists! Deadline Mon, March 3 5PM ET (sharp!). Submit chapter one of your unpublished novel(s). 1st prize $1,000; 2nd $500; 3rd $250. Get all the details and submit today: gutsygreatnovelist.com/chapter-one-...
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The Attempt to Purge Trans Members from the Armed Forces The effort to purge all trans people from the military is not merely a repeat of the struggle that played out during the first Trump administration; it is an attack of a different order.

"First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist . . . Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me." —Martin Niemöller