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Inda Lauryn
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Writer, editor, podcaster, Black feminist, womanist, witch/pagan/heathen, music curator, smartass.
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Reclaimers RPG
A Black Feminist Apocalypse/Dystopian Survival Resource Compilation
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Inda Lauryn @indalauryn.bsky.social · Nov 15
So I'm guessing due to being added to the Melanated Writers starter pack (and pretty sure BlackSky), I seem to have gained a huge amount of followers over the past few days, so many that I've lost track, but a re-introduction may be in order for those who didn't follow on other site.
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In true stories of bluesky's continuing antiblackness, a Black man was driven off this platform because he enraged white people wishing Black people a great day.
February 15, 2026 at 3:23 PM
indalauryn.bsky.social
Don't forget to check out the Black Feminist Apocalypse/Dystopian Survival Resource Compilation and let us know of other useful resources as they come along.

docs.google.com/document/d/1...
A Black Feminist Apocalypse/Dystopian Survival Resource Compilation
A Black Feminist Apocalypse/Dystopian Survival Resource Compilation With the awful realization that we are indeed in a fight for our very survival coming over me for the past few years, I’ve asked my...
docs.google.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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Meeting In The Ladies Room
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February 15, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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duotrope.com
The Adroit Journal (Fiction Poetry Nonfiction Art; pays) opened to submissions https://duotrope.com... #amwriting
Re-opening: The Adroit Journal
The Adroit Journal (Fiction Poetry Nonfiction Art; pays) opened to submissions https://duotrope.com/magazine/the-adroit-journal-5390 #amwriting
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February 15, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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stephenjoys.com
More PowerWashing today💦

Stream is live, tea is brewing. Cya soon! ----> twitch.tv/stephenjoys
Image for PowerWash Simulator 2 featuring a person in a full drysuit and mask holding a power washer as Stephen and Sue spray them with water from the corner.
February 15, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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albumism.com
Zhané released their debut album ‘Pronounced Jah-Nay’ 32 years ago on February 15, 1994 | Listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/zhanePJN
February 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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waggtoon.bsky.social
In cartoon news, Tubi just revealed practically the entirety of the classic Warner Bros/Hanna-Barbera/Cartoon Network library is coming to the platform this March.

For those who don't wanna visit the bird site, here's the full list of what's coming.
Abbott & Costello Cartoons Addams Family (1974) Adventures of Batman, The Animaniacs Aquaman Astro and the Space Mutts Atom Ant Baby Looney Tunes Batman: The Brave and the Bold Be Cool Scooby-Doo! Beetlejuice Ben 10 (2005) Beware the Batman Captain Caveman Captain Caveman & The Teen Angels Captain Planet Codename: Kids Next Door Courage The Cowardly Dog Cow & Chicken Dastardly and Muttley in their Flying Machines Dexter's Laboratory Dorothy & the Wizard of Oz Dragon's Lair Duck Dodgers Dukes of Hazzard: The Animated Series Dumb & Dumber (Animated Series) Dynomutt, Dog Wonder Ed, Edd 'n Eddy Evil Con Carne Flintstone Family Adventures Flintstone Kids Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends Freakazoid! Great Grape Ape Help, It's the Hair Bear Bunch Hong Kong Phooey Jonny Quest Justice League Justice League Action Krypto the Superdog Legion of Super Heroes Loonatics Unleashed Looney Tunes 3D Shorts Looney Tunes Cartoons MAD Magilla Gorilla Mucha Lucha! New Looney Tunes Show (aka Wabbit) New Scooby Doo Mysteries Paddington Bear Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Perils of Penelope Pitstop Pinky and the Brain Pinky, Elmyra and the Brain Powerpuff Girls Pup Named Scooby Doo Quick Draw McGraw Ricochet Rabbit Scooby and Scrappy Doo Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue Smurfs Snagglepuss Static Shock! Super Friends Supernatural: The Anime Series Taz-Mania Teen Titans The 13 Ghosts of Scooby Doo The Batman The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley The Frankenstones The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy The Heathcliff and Dingbat Show The Mask (Animated Series) The New Adventures of Batman The New Adventures of Gilligan The New Fred and Barney Show The New Scooby Doo Movies The Plastic Man Comedy Adventure Show The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest The Secret Squirrel Show The Super Globetrotters The Yogi Bear Show Tiny Toon Adventures Tom & Jerry Tom & Jerry Comedy Show Tom & Jerry Kids Tom & Jerry Show, The Tom & Jerry Tales Top Cat Unikitty Wacky Races Wacky Races (2017) Xiaolin Showdown Yo! Yogi Yogi's Galaxy Goof-Ups Yogi's Gang Yogi's Space Race Yogi's Treasure Hunt
February 14, 2026 at 1:49 AM
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karnythia.bsky.social
Also there really isn't a middle class in most places at this point. Because wages are stagnant and inflation is about to beat everyone's ass
kameronhurley.com Kameron Hurley @kameronhurley.com · 5h
People saying "but if we defined 'middle class' that way there would basically BE no middle class in America!!"

Me:
February 15, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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duotrope.com
New publisher listing for: The Fifth Corner (Fiction; Fantasy, Horror, SF; pays). #WritingCommunity
New Publisher Listing: The Fifth Corner
New publisher listing for: The Fifth Corner (Fiction; Fantasy, Horror, SF; pays). #WritingCommunity
duotrope.com
February 15, 2026 at 6:04 AM
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psliterary.bsky.social
"I'm looking for fantasy novels with shorter word counts and immersive worldbuilding. Ex: GODKILLER by Hannah Kaner, EMILY WILDE'S ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF FAERIES by Heather Fawcett.”
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:sxifn5ckgc2bghswuzh2mwfs" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@mariavicente.com #MSWL

psliterary.com/submissions/
February 8, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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psliterary.bsky.social
"Send me science-based women's health, perinatal health, maternal health, and women's mental health like THE GOSPEL OF WELLNESS and WHO IS WELLNESS FOR?"
Carly Watters #MSWL

psliterary.com/submissions/
February 9, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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cbcreative.bsky.social
We’re delighted to partner with Headline Eternal to launch Modern Stories: It Must Be Love, a romance novel-writing competition seeking to support emerging writers from Black, Asian, mixed heritage and/or multiple ethnic backgrounds.

Opens for entries 12 Feb, learn more:
It Must Be Love: Welcome to Modern Stories’ Romance Writing Competition
Headline and Curtis Brown Creative have teamed up to find exciting new voices in romantic fiction, in association with Hachette UK’s The Future Bookshelf. What we’re looking for Modern Stories: It …
www.thefuturebookshelf.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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kristiechoi.bsky.social
Hi agents, I’m on the hunt for high-concept layered YA & MG novels! #MSWL

For YA: romantic fantasy; dark academia; mystery/thrillers like We Were Liars or Firekeeper’s Daughter; thought-provoking horror or gothic; romantic coming of age like Aristotle & Dante & Last Night at the Telegraph Club 1/3
February 9, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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erniechiara.com
I’m now up to 450 queries since yesterday, and y’all... I’m going to have to cap it at 600. I’ll stay open through Feb. 15th or 600 queries, whichever comes first! Thanks so much for understanding!
erniechiara.com Ernie Chiara @erniechiara.com · 6d
I’m officially open for queries from now through Feb 15th. I’m looking forward to seeing all the wonderful work you end my way! querymanager.com/ErnieChiara
February 10, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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psliterary.bsky.social
"I'm interested in inventive second world fantasies inspired by non-Western cultures or folklore."
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:mkgm2y2i3jzo2bfyesi35zmm" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky-mention">@alexandragrana.bsky.social #MSWL

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February 12, 2026 at 12:26 AM
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nikkigetsliterary.bsky.social
Sunday, February 15, I’ll be hosting a Pitch Me event over on Threads from 12:00am EST - 11:59pm EST.

Pitch me to be invited to query me, even though I’m closed to public queries.

Let me know if you have questions!

#querying #literaryagent
February 12, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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obsidianlit.bsky.social
Obsidian Call for Submissions 📣

Submit to Obsidian's themed issue 52.2, Bond of a Nation: Ekphrasis & the Promise of America, edited by Duriel E. Harris & D. Lenaé Littlefield. Deadline: April 1, 2026

Details: buff.ly/mRFlJXW

#Obsidian #Ekphrasis #Obsidian52.2 #BlackLit #BlackPoetry #BlackArt
February 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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franceslpeck.bsky.social
The North Shore Writers' Association wants your work! Submit to our 30th annual writing contest today. Details in this piece by Youth Member Vansh Malhotra.
lynnvalleylife.com/news-events/...
North Shore Writers’ Association Contest
LynnValleyLife began with a team of locals who decided they wanted to use their skills and experience to build something to support and celebrate our community. We help local organizations and merchan...
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February 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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northwestreview.bsky.social
The Northwest Review closes for submissions in just 3 days! Our submittable closes at precisely 11:59pm Pacific Time on Sunday, February 15th.

We are open to writers both new and established. We would love to be your first publication! So what are you waiting for? northwestreview.submittable.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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sundresspub.bsky.social
Sundress Publications is open for submissions of full-length prose manuscripts in all genres. All authors are welcome to submit manuscripts during our reading period! Submissions are free for writers of color and those who purchase a book! www.sundresspublications.com/submit#prose
Open Call for full-length Prose manuscripts
February 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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ugbookshelf.bsky.social
Welcome to the second Monthly Writing Contest of 2026! The theme is #romance

Submissions can include:
#flashfiction #shortstories #poetry #excerpts #memoirs #essays

Timeline:
Open: Feb 01
Close: Feb 22

#booksky #books #writing #writingcontest

www.underground-bookshelf.com/2986350_febr...
February 2026 Contest Submissions | Underground Bookshelf
Subgenres of romance totally count (for example: romantic comedy, historical romance, etc.)
www.underground-bookshelf.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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weirdlitmag.bsky.social
We are open for submissions of your weird short stories through February 15. If you haven't submitted work to us yet this reading period, now's your chance! We can't wait to read it. Full guidelines at weirdlitmag.com/submit.
A graphic that reads "last chance to submit" weird short stories.
February 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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stevienelson.bsky.social
Hey, female writers on #scriptsky! Submissions for #TheWomensList open tomorrow! www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general...
The Women’s List Launches Third Annual Search for Scripts Written by Women
“Too many women’s scripts never even get a read,” co-founder Jan Kimbrough says. “We exist to change that."
www.hollywoodreporter.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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ratbaglit.bsky.social
Free to submit, Pays a penny a word.

#submissioncall #submissioncalls #opencall #opencalls #weirdfic #ratbag #mundanecryptid #FlashFiction #writingcommunity #flashfiction #shortfiction #fiction #writing
February 12, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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nancycwalker.bsky.social
These publishers are open for submissions. Please read all the guidelines for sending in your work. #writers #writingcommunity #authors

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» 5 Paying Literary Magazines to Submit to in February 2026
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February 12, 2026 at 7:02 PM