Anne R. Allen
annerallen.bsky.social
Anne R. Allen
@annerallen.bsky.social
Award-winning blogger & author of funny mysteries and how-to books for writers. I share publishing industry news and writing tips. No DMs please.
18 Fabulous Writing Conferences and Workshops in February 2026 by @EricaVerrillo curiosityneverkilledthewriter.com/18-fabulous-...
18 Fabulous Writing Conferences and Workshops in February 2026
St. Augustine, FL: Public Domain Pictures
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January 23, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Trying To Stay Sane for 2026
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Trying To Stay Sane for 2026
In Publishing News
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January 23, 2026 at 3:50 AM
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🚨 We need just 23 Republicans to stop this madman from starting a World War. Three in the House and 20 in the Senate to join Democrats and impeach, convict, and remove Donald Trump.

Here are their names. Call them if you are a constituent.
January 21, 2026 at 1:55 AM
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Great piece from @annerallen.bsky.social that might save you some angst and dough…but it could shatter your pipe dreams about your book hitting the big screen #mondayblogs #authors
January 19, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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I always have trouble #writing endings to my stories, and I know I’m not alone in that. @annerallen.bsky.social has some good advice to help with nailing down the last words to cap off your #novel.
How to Write that Last Chapter: 8 Tips for Ending Your Book
Last chapters can be tough. We want readers to be satisfied, but also want to read the next book. Here are some tips.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:15 PM
They're (NOT) Gonna Put you in the Movies: Beware Book-to-Film Scams annerallen.com/2022/06/book...
They're (NOT) Gonna Put You in the Movies: Book-to-Film Scams
Book-to-film scams naming streaming services like Netflix are a new variation on the old Hollywood writing scams. Beware!
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January 19, 2026 at 11:20 PM
5 New Literary Agents Seeking Nonfiction, Fantasy, Scifi, Thrillers & Suspense, Action/Adventure… by @EricaVerrillo curiosityneverkilledthewriter.com/5-new-litera...
5 New Literary Agents Seeking Nonfiction, Fantasy, Scifi, Thrillers & Suspense, Action/Adventure…
Here are five new literary agents actively seeking clients. New agents are a boon to writers. They are actively building their lists, and…
curiosityneverkilledthewriter.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Why we need fiction
Spoiler: Sanity!
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January 18, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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ICYMI: The Welsh government has awarded an additional £350,000 to The Books Council of Wales to support the publishing industry through Creative Wales as part of the £2.5m additional funding announced in December 2025 👇 #BookSky
Books Council of Wales awarded additional £350k to support publishing industry
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January 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM
People-Pleasing Writers: The Surprising Connection that Slows You Down writershelpingwriters.net/2026/01/peop...
People-Pleasing Writers: The Surprising Connection that Slows You Down
Creativity often walks hand-in-hand with emotional depth and awareness. Writers don't just see the world; we absorb it.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:11 PM
People-Pleasing Writers: The Surprising Connection that Slows You Down writershelpingwriters.net/2026/01/peop...
People-Pleasing Writers: The Surprising Connection that Slows You Down
Creativity often walks hand-in-hand with emotional depth and awareness. Writers don't just see the world; we absorb it.
writershelpingwriters.net
January 15, 2026 at 7:57 PM
5 Social Media Metrics That Matter More Than Your Follower Count
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5 Social Media Metrics That Matter More Than Your Follower Count
Discover how engagement, reach, impressions, views, and following behavior reveal the true strength of your online presence
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January 14, 2026 at 8:05 PM