Ariell Cacciola
@ariellcacciola.bsky.social
Publisher: Wild Hunt Books.🦌 @wildhuntbooks.bsky.social
Writer & Reader. 📚
Freelance Developmental Editor. ✒️
Leeds.☔
theshapeofwords.blog
Writer & Reader. 📚
Freelance Developmental Editor. ✒️
Leeds.☔
theshapeofwords.blog
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LAST CHANCE!
🖤 SUBMISSIONS CLOSE ON SUNDAY, 1ST FEBRUARY, 20:00 GMT🖤
Wild Hunt Books are seeking short stories (1500-5000 words) for our upcoming anthology, Modern Decadent. The anthology embraces the fin de siècle literary and arts of the decadents & more
www.wildhuntbooks.co.uk/blog/now-ope...
🖤 SUBMISSIONS CLOSE ON SUNDAY, 1ST FEBRUARY, 20:00 GMT🖤
Wild Hunt Books are seeking short stories (1500-5000 words) for our upcoming anthology, Modern Decadent. The anthology embraces the fin de siècle literary and arts of the decadents & more
www.wildhuntbooks.co.uk/blog/now-ope...
January 30, 2026 at 8:15 AM
LAST CHANCE!
🖤 SUBMISSIONS CLOSE ON SUNDAY, 1ST FEBRUARY, 20:00 GMT🖤
Wild Hunt Books are seeking short stories (1500-5000 words) for our upcoming anthology, Modern Decadent. The anthology embraces the fin de siècle literary and arts of the decadents & more
www.wildhuntbooks.co.uk/blog/now-ope...
🖤 SUBMISSIONS CLOSE ON SUNDAY, 1ST FEBRUARY, 20:00 GMT🖤
Wild Hunt Books are seeking short stories (1500-5000 words) for our upcoming anthology, Modern Decadent. The anthology embraces the fin de siècle literary and arts of the decadents & more
www.wildhuntbooks.co.uk/blog/now-ope...
I will never forgive @yorkshiretea.bsky.social for discontinuing toast & jam and they have the gall to still advertise it on their website nearly 2 years on
(and don't @ me about that cherry Bakewell nonsense)
(and don't @ me about that cherry Bakewell nonsense)
January 30, 2026 at 9:02 AM
I will never forgive @yorkshiretea.bsky.social for discontinuing toast & jam and they have the gall to still advertise it on their website nearly 2 years on
(and don't @ me about that cherry Bakewell nonsense)
(and don't @ me about that cherry Bakewell nonsense)
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had a good rush of submissions overnight
looking forward to reading how everyone interpreted the brief
looking forward to reading how everyone interpreted the brief
Only a few days left to submit your short story to our anthology.
We are seeking short stories for our upcoming anthology, Modern Decadent, which embraces the fin de siècle literary and arts of the decadents, along with 19th century symbolism & aestheticism.
#booksky #writingopportunity 👇
We are seeking short stories for our upcoming anthology, Modern Decadent, which embraces the fin de siècle literary and arts of the decadents, along with 19th century symbolism & aestheticism.
#booksky #writingopportunity 👇
January 28, 2026 at 12:02 PM
had a good rush of submissions overnight
looking forward to reading how everyone interpreted the brief
looking forward to reading how everyone interpreted the brief
I'm tired of reading about ministers talking about UBI and how great it is. How about actually enacting it???
January 29, 2026 at 10:12 AM
I'm tired of reading about ministers talking about UBI and how great it is. How about actually enacting it???
*weekly editor gripe*
using AI to proofread/copy edit your manuscript makes it sound soulless and hollow
just saying
using AI to proofread/copy edit your manuscript makes it sound soulless and hollow
just saying
January 28, 2026 at 2:32 PM
*weekly editor gripe*
using AI to proofread/copy edit your manuscript makes it sound soulless and hollow
just saying
using AI to proofread/copy edit your manuscript makes it sound soulless and hollow
just saying
had a good rush of submissions overnight
looking forward to reading how everyone interpreted the brief
looking forward to reading how everyone interpreted the brief
Only a few days left to submit your short story to our anthology.
We are seeking short stories for our upcoming anthology, Modern Decadent, which embraces the fin de siècle literary and arts of the decadents, along with 19th century symbolism & aestheticism.
#booksky #writingopportunity 👇
We are seeking short stories for our upcoming anthology, Modern Decadent, which embraces the fin de siècle literary and arts of the decadents, along with 19th century symbolism & aestheticism.
#booksky #writingopportunity 👇
January 28, 2026 at 12:02 PM
had a good rush of submissions overnight
looking forward to reading how everyone interpreted the brief
looking forward to reading how everyone interpreted the brief
i was not expecting a hurricane today
January 27, 2026 at 10:11 AM
i was not expecting a hurricane today
Really proud to see Good Boy make the ballot
Often small press publishing and editing feels tough and lonely but then you get a win. This book was such a pleasure to commission. So glad readers are loving it, too 🖤💙
Well done, Neil!
Often small press publishing and editing feels tough and lonely but then you get a win. This book was such a pleasure to commission. So glad readers are loving it, too 🖤💙
Well done, Neil!
Thrilled to start the week with some good news! Many congrats to Good Boy by @talkscaredpod.bsky.social making the prelim ballot for the Stoker Awards 🖤🦇
January 26, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Really proud to see Good Boy make the ballot
Often small press publishing and editing feels tough and lonely but then you get a win. This book was such a pleasure to commission. So glad readers are loving it, too 🖤💙
Well done, Neil!
Often small press publishing and editing feels tough and lonely but then you get a win. This book was such a pleasure to commission. So glad readers are loving it, too 🖤💙
Well done, Neil!
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Today's Pitch Surgery is open!
If you want to try out a brief pitch for your work-in-progress on a supportive audience, you've got until 3pm to post your pitch in the Salon. ✨ mslexia.co.uk/salon/ ✨
#amwriting #writingcommunity
If you want to try out a brief pitch for your work-in-progress on a supportive audience, you've got until 3pm to post your pitch in the Salon. ✨ mslexia.co.uk/salon/ ✨
#amwriting #writingcommunity
January 26, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Today's Pitch Surgery is open!
If you want to try out a brief pitch for your work-in-progress on a supportive audience, you've got until 3pm to post your pitch in the Salon. ✨ mslexia.co.uk/salon/ ✨
#amwriting #writingcommunity
If you want to try out a brief pitch for your work-in-progress on a supportive audience, you've got until 3pm to post your pitch in the Salon. ✨ mslexia.co.uk/salon/ ✨
#amwriting #writingcommunity
little over a week left to send me your stories for consideration in this anthology by @wildhuntbooks.bsky.social! it's gonna be grand 💚🖤
I'm delighted to announce that I'm now open to short story submissions for the anthology, Modern Decadent. You can find all the info and guidelines on the submission page.
#booksky #writingopportunity #publishing #amwriting
#booksky #writingopportunity #publishing #amwriting
Send me your short stories! I’m now open to anthology submissions
I'm delighted to announce that I'm now open to short story submissions for the anthology, Modern Decadent. You can find all the info and guidelines on the submission page. I look forward to reading your work!
theshapeofwords.blog
January 23, 2026 at 4:26 PM
little over a week left to send me your stories for consideration in this anthology by @wildhuntbooks.bsky.social! it's gonna be grand 💚🖤
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It's funny how all these big publishers have been setting up new imprints like this in the past 2 or so years when small independent press publishing has been releasing these sorts of books for, like, ever with a devoted and delightful readership 💷💵
www.thebookseller.com/news/tor-lau...
www.thebookseller.com/news/tor-lau...
Tor launches new imprint for 'genre-blending stories with crossover appeal'
Tor is launching a new upmarket SFF imprint, set to publish "the very best genre, genre-blending and genre-bending stories with crossover appeal and/or a light speculative edge, serving the growing re...
www.thebookseller.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:04 AM
It's funny how all these big publishers have been setting up new imprints like this in the past 2 or so years when small independent press publishing has been releasing these sorts of books for, like, ever with a devoted and delightful readership 💷💵
www.thebookseller.com/news/tor-lau...
www.thebookseller.com/news/tor-lau...
last chance! i'll probably close the form this week so i have to review for an early february feedback surgery.
this is your time to potentially receive *free* feedback on the first 300 words of your manuscript
#booksky #pitch #writingopportunity
this is your time to potentially receive *free* feedback on the first 300 words of your manuscript
#booksky #pitch #writingopportunity
I'm on the lookout for writers who don't mind sharing the first 300 words of their unpublished novel manuscripts for editorial feedback.
I will provide short editorial feedback on what's working and what could be improved...
(fill in the blog form if you're interested)
#booksky
I will provide short editorial feedback on what's working and what could be improved...
(fill in the blog form if you're interested)
#booksky
First page surgery call
I'm on the lookout for writers who don't mind sharing the first 300 words of their unpublished novel manuscripts for editorial feedback. This feedback will be public and posted here and promoted on social media. I will provide short editorial feedback on what's working and what could be improved in those important opening words. This is where you hook an agent, editor or future reader, and many writers have a hard time nailing this.
theshapeofwords.blog
January 21, 2026 at 10:13 AM
last chance! i'll probably close the form this week so i have to review for an early february feedback surgery.
this is your time to potentially receive *free* feedback on the first 300 words of your manuscript
#booksky #pitch #writingopportunity
this is your time to potentially receive *free* feedback on the first 300 words of your manuscript
#booksky #pitch #writingopportunity
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We're looking at pitches later this week. This is your last chance to get them in 🖤
The #SmallPitch submission window is now OPEN for 48 hours!
Reminders:
- Underrep writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are ok
Once submitted, check your pitch here: database.smallpitch.org
Reminders:
- Underrep writers only
- Finished manuscripts only
- One pitch per manuscript
- Up to 3 manuscripts per writer
- No hashtags in your pitch
- Comps & emojis are ok
Once submitted, check your pitch here: database.smallpitch.org
#SmallPitch Submission Form
Please use this form to submit your pitch.
A few reminders:
You can pitch up to three manuscripts, with a limit of one pitch per manuscript.
Finished manuscripts only. No WIPs allowed!
One pitch per ...
docs.google.com
January 20, 2026 at 8:09 PM
We're looking at pitches later this week. This is your last chance to get them in 🖤
Lunch break reading 🍣
January 20, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Lunch break reading 🍣
I'm delighted to announce that I'm now open to short story submissions for the anthology, Modern Decadent. You can find all the info and guidelines on the submission page.
#booksky #writingopportunity #publishing #amwriting
#booksky #writingopportunity #publishing #amwriting
Send me your short stories! I’m now open to anthology submissions
I'm delighted to announce that I'm now open to short story submissions for the anthology, Modern Decadent. You can find all the info and guidelines on the submission page. I look forward to reading your work!
theshapeofwords.blog
January 20, 2026 at 9:43 AM
I'm delighted to announce that I'm now open to short story submissions for the anthology, Modern Decadent. You can find all the info and guidelines on the submission page.
#booksky #writingopportunity #publishing #amwriting
#booksky #writingopportunity #publishing #amwriting
very excited to edit this anthology. send me your stories for consideration! submission info and form below 👇
you have until 1 Feb before I close the sub portal
you have until 1 Feb before I close the sub portal
Wild Hunt Books are seeking short stories (1500-5000 words) for our upcoming anthology, Modern Decadent. The anthology embraces the fin de siècle literary and arts of the decadents & more
Submissions are now open and close on 1st February 2026, 20:00 GMT 🖤
www.wildhuntbooks.co.uk/blog/now-ope...
Submissions are now open and close on 1st February 2026, 20:00 GMT 🖤
www.wildhuntbooks.co.uk/blog/now-ope...
January 19, 2026 at 10:42 AM
very excited to edit this anthology. send me your stories for consideration! submission info and form below 👇
you have until 1 Feb before I close the sub portal
you have until 1 Feb before I close the sub portal
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i've been enjoying the variety of opening 300-words from everyone's novel manuscripts
do you want *free* feedback on your opening? here's your chance!
#booksky #amwriting #amquerying
do you want *free* feedback on your opening? here's your chance!
#booksky #amwriting #amquerying
I'm on the lookout for writers who don't mind sharing the first 300 words of their unpublished novel manuscripts for editorial feedback.
I will provide short editorial feedback on what's working and what could be improved...
(fill in the blog form if you're interested)
#booksky
I will provide short editorial feedback on what's working and what could be improved...
(fill in the blog form if you're interested)
#booksky
First page surgery call
I'm on the lookout for writers who don't mind sharing the first 300 words of their unpublished novel manuscripts for editorial feedback. This feedback will be public and posted here and promoted on social media. I will provide short editorial feedback on what's working and what could be improved in those important opening words. This is where you hook an agent, editor or future reader, and many writers have a hard time nailing this.
theshapeofwords.blog
January 14, 2026 at 10:37 AM
i've been enjoying the variety of opening 300-words from everyone's novel manuscripts
do you want *free* feedback on your opening? here's your chance!
#booksky #amwriting #amquerying
do you want *free* feedback on your opening? here's your chance!
#booksky #amwriting #amquerying
unsolicited editor advise:
a few clients this month have asked to send their manuscripts over in a file that isn't word doc (for various reasons)
the thing is, publishing runs on editable word docs. agents, editors, typesetters, etc need your ms in doc or docx.
a few clients this month have asked to send their manuscripts over in a file that isn't word doc (for various reasons)
the thing is, publishing runs on editable word docs. agents, editors, typesetters, etc need your ms in doc or docx.
January 14, 2026 at 1:19 PM
unsolicited editor advise:
a few clients this month have asked to send their manuscripts over in a file that isn't word doc (for various reasons)
the thing is, publishing runs on editable word docs. agents, editors, typesetters, etc need your ms in doc or docx.
a few clients this month have asked to send their manuscripts over in a file that isn't word doc (for various reasons)
the thing is, publishing runs on editable word docs. agents, editors, typesetters, etc need your ms in doc or docx.
i've been enjoying the variety of opening 300-words from everyone's novel manuscripts
do you want *free* feedback on your opening? here's your chance!
#booksky #amwriting #amquerying
do you want *free* feedback on your opening? here's your chance!
#booksky #amwriting #amquerying
I'm on the lookout for writers who don't mind sharing the first 300 words of their unpublished novel manuscripts for editorial feedback.
I will provide short editorial feedback on what's working and what could be improved...
(fill in the blog form if you're interested)
#booksky
I will provide short editorial feedback on what's working and what could be improved...
(fill in the blog form if you're interested)
#booksky
First page surgery call
I'm on the lookout for writers who don't mind sharing the first 300 words of their unpublished novel manuscripts for editorial feedback. This feedback will be public and posted here and promoted on social media. I will provide short editorial feedback on what's working and what could be improved in those important opening words. This is where you hook an agent, editor or future reader, and many writers have a hard time nailing this.
theshapeofwords.blog
January 14, 2026 at 10:37 AM
i've been enjoying the variety of opening 300-words from everyone's novel manuscripts
do you want *free* feedback on your opening? here's your chance!
#booksky #amwriting #amquerying
do you want *free* feedback on your opening? here's your chance!
#booksky #amwriting #amquerying
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Have you read Bear Season yet? Use promo code READING25 at checkout to receive 25% off paperbacks this week*
What happened to Jade Hunter after entering the Alaskan wilderness? Blood was discovered, but her body wasn't found...
www.wildhuntbooks.co.uk/books/p/bear...
What happened to Jade Hunter after entering the Alaskan wilderness? Blood was discovered, but her body wasn't found...
www.wildhuntbooks.co.uk/books/p/bear...
January 13, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Have you read Bear Season yet? Use promo code READING25 at checkout to receive 25% off paperbacks this week*
What happened to Jade Hunter after entering the Alaskan wilderness? Blood was discovered, but her body wasn't found...
www.wildhuntbooks.co.uk/books/p/bear...
What happened to Jade Hunter after entering the Alaskan wilderness? Blood was discovered, but her body wasn't found...
www.wildhuntbooks.co.uk/books/p/bear...
well done to the writers who have already sent over their opening words for consideration. it can be nerve wracking sharing one's work 🐈⬛
if you're interested in *free* feedback on your opening page, head over to the sign up form 👇
*Novels only*
#booksky #writingopportunity #amquerying
if you're interested in *free* feedback on your opening page, head over to the sign up form 👇
*Novels only*
#booksky #writingopportunity #amquerying
I'm on the lookout for writers who don't mind sharing the first 300 words of their unpublished novel manuscripts for editorial feedback.
I will provide short editorial feedback on what's working and what could be improved...
(fill in the blog form if you're interested)
#booksky
I will provide short editorial feedback on what's working and what could be improved...
(fill in the blog form if you're interested)
#booksky
First page surgery call
I'm on the lookout for writers who don't mind sharing the first 300 words of their unpublished novel manuscripts for editorial feedback. This feedback will be public and posted here and promoted on social media. I will provide short editorial feedback on what's working and what could be improved in those important opening words. This is where you hook an agent, editor or future reader, and many writers have a hard time nailing this.
theshapeofwords.blog
January 13, 2026 at 2:18 PM
well done to the writers who have already sent over their opening words for consideration. it can be nerve wracking sharing one's work 🐈⬛
if you're interested in *free* feedback on your opening page, head over to the sign up form 👇
*Novels only*
#booksky #writingopportunity #amquerying
if you're interested in *free* feedback on your opening page, head over to the sign up form 👇
*Novels only*
#booksky #writingopportunity #amquerying
I'm on the lookout for writers who don't mind sharing the first 300 words of their unpublished novel manuscripts for editorial feedback.
I will provide short editorial feedback on what's working and what could be improved...
(fill in the blog form if you're interested)
#booksky
I will provide short editorial feedback on what's working and what could be improved...
(fill in the blog form if you're interested)
#booksky
First page surgery call
I'm on the lookout for writers who don't mind sharing the first 300 words of their unpublished novel manuscripts for editorial feedback. This feedback will be public and posted here and promoted on social media. I will provide short editorial feedback on what's working and what could be improved in those important opening words. This is where you hook an agent, editor or future reader, and many writers have a hard time nailing this.
theshapeofwords.blog
January 13, 2026 at 11:57 AM
I'm on the lookout for writers who don't mind sharing the first 300 words of their unpublished novel manuscripts for editorial feedback.
I will provide short editorial feedback on what's working and what could be improved...
(fill in the blog form if you're interested)
#booksky
I will provide short editorial feedback on what's working and what could be improved...
(fill in the blog form if you're interested)
#booksky
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2026 is the National Year of Reading and to celebrate it's time to stock up on exciting paperbacks!
25% off all week with promo code below 📚
#booksky #nationalyearofreading
25% off all week with promo code below 📚
#booksky #nationalyearofreading
CELEBRATE THE NATIONAL YEAR OF READING WITH 25% OFF
Kick off 2026 right with a book haul. Use promo code READING25 to receive 25% off paperbacks in our online bookshop to celebrate the National Year of Reading.
T&Cs apply 👇
Kick off 2026 right with a book haul. Use promo code READING25 to receive 25% off paperbacks in our online bookshop to celebrate the National Year of Reading.
T&Cs apply 👇
January 12, 2026 at 10:16 AM
2026 is the National Year of Reading and to celebrate it's time to stock up on exciting paperbacks!
25% off all week with promo code below 📚
#booksky #nationalyearofreading
25% off all week with promo code below 📚
#booksky #nationalyearofreading
Beyond disgusted that this indie bookshop had to close because of harassment and being threatened by dangerous men
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-novel-prob...
#booksky
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-novel-prob...
#booksky
A novel problem in Crookes
'It’s upsetting that I now have to be hyper-vigilant with people that walk through my door'
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Beyond disgusted that this indie bookshop had to close because of harassment and being threatened by dangerous men
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-novel-prob...
#booksky
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-novel-prob...
#booksky
2026 is the National Year of Reading and to celebrate it's time to stock up on exciting paperbacks!
25% off all week with promo code below 📚
#booksky #nationalyearofreading
25% off all week with promo code below 📚
#booksky #nationalyearofreading
CELEBRATE THE NATIONAL YEAR OF READING WITH 25% OFF
Kick off 2026 right with a book haul. Use promo code READING25 to receive 25% off paperbacks in our online bookshop to celebrate the National Year of Reading.
T&Cs apply 👇
Kick off 2026 right with a book haul. Use promo code READING25 to receive 25% off paperbacks in our online bookshop to celebrate the National Year of Reading.
T&Cs apply 👇
January 12, 2026 at 10:16 AM
2026 is the National Year of Reading and to celebrate it's time to stock up on exciting paperbacks!
25% off all week with promo code below 📚
#booksky #nationalyearofreading
25% off all week with promo code below 📚
#booksky #nationalyearofreading