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Sometimes anger energy is what we need to get through a prickly patch or a bad day. Learn more here. aliceorr.substack.com/p/write-it-r... #writingcommmunity #MentalHealth #writerslife #authenticwriting #expressivewriting

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Subscribe to Alice Orr Alice Orr. Teacher. Storyteller. Former Literary Agent. Author of 15 novels, 2 novellas, a memoir and No More Rejections: 50 Secrets to Writing a Manuscript that Sells. Click to read Alice Orr, a Subs...

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Excellent real life story. Still very timely today. Give it a read.

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It’s publication day and the blog tour begins!

The 12 Most Popular Libraries and Bookstores on Earth Explore these breathtaking literary spaces, from the State Library Victoria in Australia to Powell’s Books in Oregon.

Well, here's a listicle we all know I cannot resist.
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Happy Pub Day to @mjerkins.bsky.social!

Oh, Laura Loomer Is Now Running The National Security Council. IS THAT FINE? Why wouldn't it be fine? It's TrumpWorld! Anything goes!

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For your friends/former coworkers/soon to be former coworkers/neighbors-Research local resources they may be unaware of / distraught to think about (food banks /job opportunities/free activities for children/elders in their lives etc)
Offer w kindness/dignity if they are open to hearing.

Folks who are still employed, welcome coffee chats and be ready to make some connections for folks who lost their jobs, harness your network. Now is not the time to hoard connections.

Amen to all of that. Not your fault. These dudes are monsters. You deserve better. Give yourself time and heart space to grieve. The day to come back resilient will come and you will do so.

3. Create 1-2 independent/volunteer projects in your field to keep your skills sharp. Open-source analysis, community science, tutoring, whatever
4. If you are fortunate enough not to need a survival job, get a leave-the-house job
5. Professional fellowships can provide a lot of needed community

I would also add that every county or city across the country has free employment services for unemployed individuals. They likely can’t place folks in specialized jobs but they may be able to help people find work to tide them over. Look for WIOA career centers or One Stops.

Foot... gun... shoot! Ouch!!

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Do it. If you are serious about creating such a resource. Do it. Find out how to make it accessible to those who need it. If somebody says all of that's too much to do consider that you might... Do It Anyway.

I've been meaning to write a "So You're an Unemployed Scientist" guide for early-career folks right now. Big ones:
1. Survival job & unemployment filing, ASAP. It's a means toward freedom even if it doesn't use your brain
2. Take contract work where you can get it. Hold those self-employment taxes!

Librarian here: for now, at least, your library still has resources. They may include resume help, networking opportunities, study guides, programs for your kids, etc. If nothing else, you can get some books or movies.

Hey Laura, my good friend has set up a Google form that’s connecting government employees who were laid off with recruiters in the private sector and it’s had an outstanding response thus far. bsky.app/profile/glit...

Going to ground is good. Rest. Recuperate. Rise up and be resilient. You can do this.

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Showing Up – Joy of Writing. Show up for you. Show up for your tribe. Together we triumph.
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Start Your Writer's Day Right - Joy of Writing - Alice Orr Books Start Your Writer's Day Right - Joy of Writing. Just like Ray Bradbury said. Bed. Desk. Notebook. Voila. Amazing things happen. Try it.

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