@literarylaura.bsky.social
Writing coach, fiction editor, author. #ACES and #EFA member. Weird fiction writer. #Neurodiversity speaker & ADHDer. I bake spooky treats & hike in search of forest groves. www.literarylaura.com
Hey #Portland, #Oregon - check it out!
Job Title: Assistant Teacher Early Elementary, Full-Time
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(5-8yo) with a focus on rich academics, arts & nature integration, social connection, and play
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04.12.2024 22:00 — 👍 933 🔁 170 💬 10 📌 6Deadlines are a'comin! #Writers, don't miss out on the early bird rate!
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Gorgeous calico cat with green eyes sits on an open notebook on a bed. On her head, a hilariously bad photoshopped witch's black hat. Next to her, in silly spooky letters, "Happy October".
Happy October, everybody!!
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Meet our speakers! E.H. Lupton, novelist and poet. Let's talk about joy & collaboration in revision! Wholehearted Writers Week, January 12-16, 2026. wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com The background behind the text is the audience's view of a theater with closed red curtains.
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
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A background of a mountain covered in bright rainbow colors and a blue sky. Text says: "Autistic writers sometimes use unique styles, structure, and word choices in their storytelling. These people contribute a beautiful array of stories, revelations, and insights into the world. Seemed like an important thing to mention just now." literarylaura.com
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
But what about... when it's warranted? 😁
Statements like that are so silly.
A list on the right is crossed out with a bright red X over these items: You’re only a writer if you write every day.You have to follow this plot structure. These are the only ways to write characters.They can’t get into a fight until page 85!You’re only a writer once you have a literary agent.On the left, a stern-looking adorable calico cat sits in a fluffy bed, looking at the camera, and says, "None of these are real. Write the story you want. Or else." literarylaura.com
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 thank you!
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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
Meet our speakers! Laura Stanfill, publisher and author. Let's talk about different paths to publishing! Wholehearted Writers Week, January 12-16, 2026. Wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com. The image background is a theater with curtains, the Wholehearter Writers Week logo, and Laura Stanfill's headshot - A white woman with long brown hair, red-framed glasses, wearing a green dress. She's leaning on her hand and smiling into the camera.
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.
Can't wait!
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A calendar for March 2026 with a background of books. The text says: Now booking editing projects for March 2026. Book at literarylaura.com - Interested in coaching? Reach out for availability
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
Text says: Why a writing coach? We can't help you get through your "to-be-read" pile... but we can help with your "to-be-written" pile. With a coach, you get a partner in the process. You get personalized advice, exercises, and goals. You get a beloved project to the finish line. www.literarylaura.com Image: Behind the text, there's a photo of a gorgeous calico cat sitting in front of two stacks of antique books that are taller than her, sniffing at them.
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...
Hey, welcome to our weird little city!
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A yellow background with diffuse rainbow light. A cartoon guide stands, holding a flag in one hand and notebooks in the other, mouth open and gesturing to the others. Five sketched people are sitting in a circle on the ground, talking. Above them, dialogue boxes swirl as chat continues. Text: Wholehearted Writers Week, January 12-16, 2026. Come as you are. Leave feeling inspired. wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
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: !!!
A man sits on the floor of his messy living room, leaning against his couch. He has a laptop on his leg and is holding a tablet. Around him, clothes are in random places, a cat sits on the couch, and another cat peaks around the corner of the picture. Pink cartoon bunny slippers sit next to him. Text: Wholehearted Writers Week, January 12-16, 2026. Come as you are. Leave with community. wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
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
I may have included a confusing hashtag - oops! "Paid" as in the authors are paid for their stories, not that I was paid to put this up.
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CLOCKS: a speculative and dark fiction anthology. Themed stories from the press that brought you Claw Machine. Submissions: Sept. 1-Nov. 1 until 100 stories. No cap for Disabled authors. Background image is a dark picture of overlapping clocks.
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!
12.08.2025 23:13 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Sooo 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
That is my favorite description of that age if it comes from the perspective of a 9-year-old. Especially since 25-year-olds and 75-year-olds would look the same. 😆
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