Nura

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

#DVpit (Diverse Voices Pitch) is a Bluesky event for marginalized creators that have been historically underrepresented in publishing to pitch their work to agents & editors. Post your pitch on Bluesky on Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 between 8AM ET - 8PM ET. Your pitch must include the #DVpit hashtag (illustrators pitching their art must use #DVArt) A like ❤️ from an agent = a query request A repost 🔁 from an editor = interest in submission once you've signed with an agent A like ❤️ from an editor = editor who takes unagented submissions Please do not like or repost a pitch if you are not an agent or an editor. Support other creators by replying to their pitch or quote-reposting their pitches. Visit dvpit.carrd.co for more detailed guidelines.

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

DVpit pitch event for creators from marginalized communities.

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

Mark Your Calendars #DVpit is returning October 8, 2025. The original pitch event for creators from marginalized communities. Now on Bluesky! Follow us at @dvpit.bsky.social for more updates

Agents and Editors participating in DVpit 2025 on Bluesky. Here is an initial list of some of the participating agents and editors Gallt & Zacker: Marietta Zacker Beth Phelan Linda Camacho Erin Casey Westin Sandra Proudman Saribel Pages Andrea Brown Literary: Kelly Sonnack Jemiscoe Chambers-Black Jennifer March Soloway Saritza Hernández Analía Cabello Paige Terlip Azantian Literary: Shelly Romero Carey Blankenship-Kramer Dystel, Goderich & Bourret: Michaela Whatnall Folio Literary: John Cusick Gelfman Schneider: Penelope Burns HG Literary: Wendi Gu Jill Grinberg Literary: Katelyn Detweiler Mad Woman Literary: Alex Brown Danielle Burby Chelsea Hensley Neighborhood Literary: Eric Smith Rebecca Podos New Leaf: Jo Volpe Suzie Townsend Sophia M. Ramos Trinica Sampson-Vera Jordan Hill Page Street Publishing Tamara Grasty Park, Fine & Brower: Pete Knapp Stuti Telidevara Root Literary: Melanie Figueroa Samantha Fabien Simon & Schuster: Rebecca Kuss Sourcebooks: Mikaela Luke Triada US: Brent Taylor Uwe Stender Ashley Reisinger Moe Ferrara Writers House: Alexandra Levick Andrea Morrison Follow us at #dvpit.bsky.social for more updates!

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.

returning october 2025 #DVPit now on bluesky 40+ participating agents & editors (and counting) follow us at @dvpit.bsky.social for more updates!

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

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

Though I’m nowhere near finished my rewrite, I can see the wisdom in how it really is easier than trying to edit something that isn’t quite right. Thank you for sharing.

Need this kind of enthusiasm in my current process! Thanks for sharing.

That’s great! It’s so nice to see how something so difficult, like a manuscript getting erased, can actually turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

Once it’s a finished novel, do you ever go back and start over?

So good to hear! Was the second draft much quicker to get through? I’d love to hear more about it.

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

60 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids - Pragmatic Mom 58 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids including topics such as disability and neurodiversity.

Newly Updated!

60 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids

buff.ly/2XkXBCx via Mia Wenjen

#ReadYourWorld #Disability #KidLit

A group of Mandaean men and women dressed in white robes, turbans, and scarves carrying water pots waiting to perform rituals in a forested area near the Nepean River near Sydney, Australia. Due to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, many Mandaeans were forced to flee Iraq as refugees to other parts of the world. Source: The Worlds of Mandaean Priests, https://mandaeanpriests.exeter.ac.uk/the-mandaeans

The Euphrates River at Gaziantep, Turkey, 2010. Although not the only river the Mandaeans have historically used for rituals, Mandaean sacred texts call the Euphrates the Pras Ziwa, and consider it the earthly manifestation of the heavenly yardna Source: YG01, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:F%C4%B1rat_River_Gaziantep.IMG_1474.jpg

A priest and woman perform a baptism ritual in the Nepean River near Sydney, Australia. Source: The Worlds of Mandean Priests #Iran #Iraq #Mandaeanism #Middle East #River #Religion #Ritual #Christianity #Australia

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'

You definitely have something very special, I’m looking forward to seeing what you’ll accomplish.

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

Kidlit Illustrators seeking representation: Reply with one comment that includes one image. Make sure your image includes identifying info in case it is shared. In your comment text, including link to your portfolio and/or Instagram URL. If you can fit it in the one comment: include info about what kind of kidlit illustration work you are seeking. Please ONLY post in thread if you are the illustrator seeking rep.

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