Jesse Doogan
@jadoogan.bsky.social
Bossy little bluebird. Former bookseller. Sometime children’s publishing person. Hamline MFAC ‘24. Currently querying. http://jessedoogan.substack.com
The Lit Hub Literary Twitter bracket has me missing Old Twitter like it’s a shuttered alma mater
November 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The Lit Hub Literary Twitter bracket has me missing Old Twitter like it’s a shuttered alma mater
@ruthgraham.bsky.social just making sure you know you’re in this best/worst of literary Twitter list lithub.com/what-was-lit...
What Was Literary Twitter? The Bracket *Day 2*
Welcome to day two of What Was Literary Twitter! Plenty of you voted yesterday in our first round of polling, and it was exciting to go though the results. The top seeds sailed through, YA won all …
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November 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
@ruthgraham.bsky.social just making sure you know you’re in this best/worst of literary Twitter list lithub.com/what-was-lit...
“No sharks, no salt, no laws to treat my people ill” coming to a beach town t-shirt shop near you
Here's a great poem for everyone to enjoy, especially @mbwwelch.bsky.social and @awestfell.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 7:13 PM
“No sharks, no salt, no laws to treat my people ill” coming to a beach town t-shirt shop near you
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I need someone to discuss MY COUSIN RACHEL with me. It’s my third du Maurier and I would rank it third of the three but it’s still going to stick in my head for a while.
November 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I need someone to discuss MY COUSIN RACHEL with me. It’s my third du Maurier and I would rank it third of the three but it’s still going to stick in my head for a while.
Does anyone remember that genius editorial insight I had while sleeping through the denouement of that episode of Poirot?
November 8, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Does anyone remember that genius editorial insight I had while sleeping through the denouement of that episode of Poirot?
“When the Louvre heists you instead” I do love this book
I can't believe I let the entire Louvre heist pass me by without recommending my novel END OF THE WORLD HOUSE, which is what happens when the Louvre heists you instead thankyoubookshop.com/item/rPCoGQ_...
End of the World House by Adrienne Celt | Thank You Bookshop
Groundhog Day meets Ling Ma’s Severance in this “brilliant” (PopSugar) and “exhilarating” (The Millions) comedic novel about two young women trying to save their friendship as the world collapses arou...
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November 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
“When the Louvre heists you instead” I do love this book
Amy Sherman-Palladino is perfect for this but WHAT ON EARTH is Ryan Reynolds going to do? Play Nanny????
November 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Amy Sherman-Palladino is perfect for this but WHAT ON EARTH is Ryan Reynolds going to do? Play Nanny????
Oh it’s going to be DARK dark at 5. Like nighttime.
November 3, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Oh it’s going to be DARK dark at 5. Like nighttime.
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this is the Pope
his entire thing is going around waving to crowds and looking happy
he is also such a White Sox fan that this is the maddest - and most human - I have ever a pope look
his entire thing is going around waving to crowds and looking happy
he is also such a White Sox fan that this is the maddest - and most human - I have ever a pope look
Mar Awa III, patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East, also born in Chicago, gave Pope Leo a Cubs jersey.
October 29, 2025 at 12:59 AM
this is the Pope
his entire thing is going around waving to crowds and looking happy
he is also such a White Sox fan that this is the maddest - and most human - I have ever a pope look
his entire thing is going around waving to crowds and looking happy
he is also such a White Sox fan that this is the maddest - and most human - I have ever a pope look
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Twice a year I hold a workshop on writing a nonfiction book proposal. It’s organized to lead you through exercises that results in a draft or revision (or just learn about the genre) Next one starts in January
How To Write A Nonfiction Book Proposal January 5-15 2026
In this course, you will learn the basics of non-fiction trade book proposals, receive feedback on your proposals and queries, and become part of a...
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October 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Twice a year I hold a workshop on writing a nonfiction book proposal. It’s organized to lead you through exercises that results in a draft or revision (or just learn about the genre) Next one starts in January
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🚨🍐 Important thread 🚨🍐
pleased to announce that there seems to be a passive-aggressive conflict roiling the august pages of Cooks Illustrated, Fall Harvest recipes edition. allow me to explain:
October 20, 2025 at 4:35 AM
🚨🍐 Important thread 🚨🍐
Did not expect that the Diane Keaton to make me cry would be Miss Piggy’s
October 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Did not expect that the Diane Keaton to make me cry would be Miss Piggy’s
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We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
October 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
Is “track” a publishing term in American publishing? I have done a little poll and can’t find anyone who calls this anything other than “sales history.” thewalrus.ca/the-publishi...
The Publishing Industry Has a Gambling Problem | The Walrus
Companies keep betting on the next bestseller. Literature is poorer for it
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September 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Is “track” a publishing term in American publishing? I have done a little poll and can’t find anyone who calls this anything other than “sales history.” thewalrus.ca/the-publishi...
How are we saving articles to read on the plane now that Pocket is dead?
September 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
How are we saving articles to read on the plane now that Pocket is dead?
Okay I know those OTHER Instagram gummy vitamins were a scam, but surely these NEW Instagram gummy vitamins would fix me
September 9, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Okay I know those OTHER Instagram gummy vitamins were a scam, but surely these NEW Instagram gummy vitamins would fix me
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Back from shilling books at Printers Row and Chicago remains the #1 book fair in the world!
One guy asked me “do you work for Belt?” I nodded. “Good for you. Belt does the best books.” ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
One guy asked me “do you work for Belt?” I nodded. “Good for you. Belt does the best books.” ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
September 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Back from shilling books at Printers Row and Chicago remains the #1 book fair in the world!
One guy asked me “do you work for Belt?” I nodded. “Good for you. Belt does the best books.” ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
One guy asked me “do you work for Belt?” I nodded. “Good for you. Belt does the best books.” ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Looking back at photos of my cat at my old apartment and I am struck by how much I needed to vacuum.
September 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Looking back at photos of my cat at my old apartment and I am struck by how much I needed to vacuum.
I just learned from a childhood friend’s baby announcement on Instagram that Switchfoot re-recorded Beautiful Letdown and called it “Our Version.”
August 27, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I just learned from a childhood friend’s baby announcement on Instagram that Switchfoot re-recorded Beautiful Letdown and called it “Our Version.”
Wait, do Catholics and Protestants number the Ten Commandments differently? I am editing something and was deep into correcting something that is apparently correct for the denomination.
August 27, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Wait, do Catholics and Protestants number the Ten Commandments differently? I am editing something and was deep into correcting something that is apparently correct for the denomination.
Rough day for the Taylor/Joe secret-married truthers
August 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Rough day for the Taylor/Joe secret-married truthers
We got to see sketches and Laurel read this to us at a residency a while back and I’ve been waiting for it ever since. It *is* extraordinary, words and pictures. Can’t wait!
At last! At last! I can finally share!
Y'all. LeUyen Pham has done something truly extraordinary with this book.
March, 2026. Just you wait!
Y'all. LeUyen Pham has done something truly extraordinary with this book.
March, 2026. Just you wait!
August 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
We got to see sketches and Laurel read this to us at a residency a while back and I’ve been waiting for it ever since. It *is* extraordinary, words and pictures. Can’t wait!
Genuinely sad about the Ukrainian Village Bacci. I have fond college memories grabbing a giant $4 slice when the dining room was closed.
Professor Pizza has opened on Grand, Bacci is closing after 25 years and other West Town food news: blockclubchi.co/3UGOBXJ
August 22, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Genuinely sad about the Ukrainian Village Bacci. I have fond college memories grabbing a giant $4 slice when the dining room was closed.