Kat Lewis

@katjolewis.bsky.social thought her book had died on submission... but a crazy turn of events gave the manuscript new life, and now her debut novel is being published by @simonandschuster.bsky.social!

Listen at the link or wherever you get podcasts! #writingcommunity
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6 Hilarious Novels that Will Improve Your Comedy Writing A Reading List for Mastering Humor in Fiction

A little something for anyone who needs a laugh, from @katjolewis.bsky.social:
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#humor #amwriting

Eberron: Forge of the Artificer Giveaway 1st Place - A copy of the Eberron Forge of the Artifier limited edition cover 2nd Place - A copy of Eberron Forge of the Artificer 3rd Place - A copy of Eberron Forge of the Artificer This giveaway ru...

My Eberron: Forge of the artificer giveaway is live! Check it out here: gleam.io/qwQcP/eberro... Giveaway runs until 2/28/26 at 11:59PM Eastern! Good Luck! #dnd #nerdimmersion

Author @katjolewis.bsky.social has this to say about new podcast THE LONG ROAD TO PUBLISHING, launching next week.

Fascinating stories from authors who have traveled the long and bumpy path to publishing. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts.

#writingcommunity

Atlas Obscura Goes Off Assignment: To the Kitchen Staff at 초밥 사랑 (Chobap Sarang) The Atlas Obscura Podcast · Episode

The latest @atlasobscura.com goes Off Assignment episode is out today with @katjolewis.bsky.social's unforgettable 2021 essay "To the Kitchen Staff at 초밥 사랑" about racism, hospitality, and feelings of home across the United States and Asia.

Get transported: open.spotify.com/episode/6pY8...

A photo of Kat’s printed manuscript open. There are only 50 pages left for 250 page manuscript. Her computer monitor displayed the title page of her novel, GOOD PEOPLE.

Only 50 pages left to revise for what might (🤞🏾) be my final draft.

A Complete Unknown is excellent. Probably my favorite movie to come out this year.

Three Things Every MFA Student Should Do Tips for Networking and Goal Setting

Does networking make you vomit in your mouth a little bit?

This week’s post is about organic and meaningful ways you can engage with the writing community without schmoozing.

Here are 3 tips for MFA students and how they might help writers outside of academia.

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Yoon's impeachment proceeding to begin at 4pm local today. If it passes, it goes to the Constitutional Court, which must decide within 180 days whether to support or reject it. (The court plays the role of the U.S. Senate in the American presidential impeachment process.)

Are professional author photos worth it?

My partner is a hobby photographer, so I’m considering using a photo he’s taken. Looking for any and all advice!

I went into the movie knowing nothing about it other than the songs that Glee covered in 2009, and I absolutely LOVED it. I’m a known musical hater too. Worth seeing imo!

Koreanists Join the conversation

In light of the martial war declaration in South Korea, here are some people you should follow for informed analyses & news about the developing situation.

Koreanists: go.bsky.app/U3Nm5FX
Korea watchers: go.bsky.app/9SrguSU
Korean studies scholars: go.bsky.app/8nRZ5tp

+ @koreajoongangdaily.com

I liveskyed the 2024 Martial Law Declaration of Korea.

This is the thread.

According to Korean constitutional law, if martial law is declared in a state of non-war, the National Assembly can vote to make the president stand it down. The National Assembly is gathering now.

We are just now getting footage of inside the National Assembly.

Just saw Wicked. Where can I get Elphaba’s contacts 👀

I’m teaching my last class of the year for @tinhouse.bsky.social on Dec. 15. If you’re in a rut with your memoir & want to experiment with hybrid forms in a generative class, this is for you! Registration info here: tinhouse.com/product/fall...

I’d love a list like this!

A large cross stitch on white background. It has a black outlined version of Chris Evans from the movie Knives Out. He's leaning back and has one hand up with a smug look on his face. Across the bottom in large, Knives Out text it reads, "eat shit"

did i ever show you guys my huge Knives Out cross stitch

Facts

👀👀 checking this one out

A must read for sure.

Happy to be included. Thanks for letting me know!

Thanks for this! I’d love to be added

Starter pack for #literaryfiction writers to find each other! Comment/repost and I'll add you go.bsky.app/ARue8c8

#literaryfiction #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors 💙📚

If you like craft books, what is the one craft book you think every writer should read?

Starter pack for #literaryfiction writers to find each other! Comment/repost and I'll add you

go.bsky.app/FsRTjvt

Thanks for this! I’d love to be added

I made plans to go out in Itaewon tomorrow night, and I’m already anxious about getting a cab back to Gangnam.

A Naver Korean to English Dictionary entry. 전리품 the spoils of war, (literary) booty; trophy

While planning an event at work, I learned a new word in Korean.

Tag yourself. I’m (literary) booty.

I hate to say it, but exercising regularly has solved 90% of my problems.