Literary Laura
@literarylaura.bsky.social
Writing coach, fiction editor, author. #ACES and #EFA member. Weird fiction writer. #Neurodiversity speaker & ADHDer. I bake spooky treats & hike in search of forest groves. www.literarylaura.com
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NEW YEAR WRITING GOALS: We're going to have 5 whole days of speakers, writing prompts, publishing professional office hours, community building, and more.
Sign up before December 12 for a spot - and find out all about our programming here: wholeheartedwriters.beehiiv.com/p/programmin...
Sign up before December 12 for a spot - and find out all about our programming here: wholeheartedwriters.beehiiv.com/p/programmin...
What’s on offer: Programming details!
So many ways to learn and write together at Wholehearted Writers Week 2026!
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November 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
NEW YEAR WRITING GOALS: We're going to have 5 whole days of speakers, writing prompts, publishing professional office hours, community building, and more.
Sign up before December 12 for a spot - and find out all about our programming here: wholeheartedwriters.beehiiv.com/p/programmin...
Sign up before December 12 for a spot - and find out all about our programming here: wholeheartedwriters.beehiiv.com/p/programmin...
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It's a great cosmic joke that neurodivergence both runs in families and gets diagnosed based on parent reports. I was diagnosed at 30 because a man who has eaten potatoes every day for 57 years and a woman who collects loose buttons decided I was a perfectly normal child.
November 15, 2025 at 5:10 AM
It's a great cosmic joke that neurodivergence both runs in families and gets diagnosed based on parent reports. I was diagnosed at 30 because a man who has eaten potatoes every day for 57 years and a woman who collects loose buttons decided I was a perfectly normal child.
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That's right - we've gathered a great group of writers for our week of speakers, #writer inspiration and community!
We've decided to extend our deadline until we reach our max number. Come join us!
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#conference #newyear
We've decided to extend our deadline until we reach our max number. Come join us!
wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
#conference #newyear
November 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
That's right - we've gathered a great group of writers for our week of speakers, #writer inspiration and community!
We've decided to extend our deadline until we reach our max number. Come join us!
wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
#conference #newyear
We've decided to extend our deadline until we reach our max number. Come join us!
wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
#conference #newyear
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🏳️⚧️ November 13th - 19th is #TransAwarenessWeek! While trans people (and trans stories) deserve far more than just your awareness, here’s a list of books by and/or about trans people and trans experiences that have been published (so far) in 2025! 🧵
November 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🏳️⚧️ November 13th - 19th is #TransAwarenessWeek! While trans people (and trans stories) deserve far more than just your awareness, here’s a list of books by and/or about trans people and trans experiences that have been published (so far) in 2025! 🧵
One of my absolute favorite fantasy authors. If you haven't encountered Patricia A. McKillip's work before... you're in for a treat.
20% off sale on all Patricia A. McKillip titles. Runs through November 25.
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"I have read everything Patricia McKillip has written. You should too.” @garthnix.bsky.social
Use the code MCKILLIP20 at checkout to get 20% off
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"I have read everything Patricia McKillip has written. You should too.” @garthnix.bsky.social
Use the code MCKILLIP20 at checkout to get 20% off
November 13, 2025 at 12:13 AM
One of my absolute favorite fantasy authors. If you haven't encountered Patricia A. McKillip's work before... you're in for a treat.
Write in good company Jan 12–16, supported by 4 kind, talented, nerdy editors & writing coaches + a lineup of 8 amazing writers across genres offering hour-long sessions on the writing process from idea through publication. Come have fun!
Apply by November 12
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Apply by November 12
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Wholehearted Writers
What is Wholehearted Writers Week? This five-day-long online event is a writer’s retreat, a conference, a festival, a community space . It's also highly individualized and flexible. Your ...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Write in good company Jan 12–16, supported by 4 kind, talented, nerdy editors & writing coaches + a lineup of 8 amazing writers across genres offering hour-long sessions on the writing process from idea through publication. Come have fun!
Apply by November 12
wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
Apply by November 12
wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
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I am interested in starting to hear from care workers on SNAP about your concerns. I'm @motherjones.com's disability reporter. Please be in touch. My email is jmetraux@motherjones.com and my Signal is juliametraux.49. Reposts are appreciated.
October 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I am interested in starting to hear from care workers on SNAP about your concerns. I'm @motherjones.com's disability reporter. Please be in touch. My email is jmetraux@motherjones.com and my Signal is juliametraux.49. Reposts are appreciated.
I'll be speaking in less than two weeks (!!) at the Red Pencil Conference in Seattle about how to give yourself accommodations as a neurodivergent editor.
There's still time to sign up!
www.edsguild.org/red-pencil-s...
If you're there, say hi!
#editors #conference #neurodiversity #RedPencil2025
There's still time to sign up!
www.edsguild.org/red-pencil-s...
If you're there, say hi!
#editors #conference #neurodiversity #RedPencil2025
October 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I'll be speaking in less than two weeks (!!) at the Red Pencil Conference in Seattle about how to give yourself accommodations as a neurodivergent editor.
There's still time to sign up!
www.edsguild.org/red-pencil-s...
If you're there, say hi!
#editors #conference #neurodiversity #RedPencil2025
There's still time to sign up!
www.edsguild.org/red-pencil-s...
If you're there, say hi!
#editors #conference #neurodiversity #RedPencil2025
It's about two weeks away from the #RedPencil2025 conference! Eep!
I'll be there, and I'm giving a talk about how to give *yourself* accommodations as a #neurodivergent #editor.
Will I see you there? It's my first Red Pencil and I'm excited to meet and hang out with my #edibuddies!
I'll be there, and I'm giving a talk about how to give *yourself* accommodations as a #neurodivergent #editor.
Will I see you there? It's my first Red Pencil and I'm excited to meet and hang out with my #edibuddies!
October 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
It's about two weeks away from the #RedPencil2025 conference! Eep!
I'll be there, and I'm giving a talk about how to give *yourself* accommodations as a #neurodivergent #editor.
Will I see you there? It's my first Red Pencil and I'm excited to meet and hang out with my #edibuddies!
I'll be there, and I'm giving a talk about how to give *yourself* accommodations as a #neurodivergent #editor.
Will I see you there? It's my first Red Pencil and I'm excited to meet and hang out with my #edibuddies!
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The creators behind Wholehearted Writers Week, @eliotedits.bsky.social, @eacrawley.bsky.social, @literarylaura.bsky.social and Beth Wright will be speaking about some of the spookiest parts of #writing:
How do you revise and what happens when the draft is done?
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How do you revise and what happens when the draft is done?
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October 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The creators behind Wholehearted Writers Week, @eliotedits.bsky.social, @eacrawley.bsky.social, @literarylaura.bsky.social and Beth Wright will be speaking about some of the spookiest parts of #writing:
How do you revise and what happens when the draft is done?
wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
How do you revise and what happens when the draft is done?
wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
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Hey, friends new and old!
This seems like a good time to let you know about / remind you of my editor starter packs, and for you to let me know if you'd like to be in one of 'em.
There are two general editor starter packs. Here's the first:
go.bsky.app/2kVHe2i
🧵
This seems like a good time to let you know about / remind you of my editor starter packs, and for you to let me know if you'd like to be in one of 'em.
There are two general editor starter packs. Here's the first:
go.bsky.app/2kVHe2i
🧵
November 14, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Hey, friends new and old!
This seems like a good time to let you know about / remind you of my editor starter packs, and for you to let me know if you'd like to be in one of 'em.
There are two general editor starter packs. Here's the first:
go.bsky.app/2kVHe2i
🧵
This seems like a good time to let you know about / remind you of my editor starter packs, and for you to let me know if you'd like to be in one of 'em.
There are two general editor starter packs. Here's the first:
go.bsky.app/2kVHe2i
🧵
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Is it really Monday again? Okay, time for some more cuteness...
Millie here is looking fierce as she navigates the twists and turns of helping us create an inclusive writers conference.
#writers #conference #cats #behindthescenes
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Millie here is looking fierce as she navigates the twists and turns of helping us create an inclusive writers conference.
#writers #conference #cats #behindthescenes
wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
October 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Is it really Monday again? Okay, time for some more cuteness...
Millie here is looking fierce as she navigates the twists and turns of helping us create an inclusive writers conference.
#writers #conference #cats #behindthescenes
wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
Millie here is looking fierce as she navigates the twists and turns of helping us create an inclusive writers conference.
#writers #conference #cats #behindthescenes
wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
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$50 off through tomorrow 10/12! Laugh & think & write in community, with guidance & information from 4 professional editors & 8 extremely smart, kind writers, for 5 days this January! Online, inclusive, full of heart. wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
October 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
$50 off through tomorrow 10/12! Laugh & think & write in community, with guidance & information from 4 professional editors & 8 extremely smart, kind writers, for 5 days this January! Online, inclusive, full of heart. wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
Price for this #writers #conference goes up on Sunday!
Only a few days left... our early bird discount price ends on Sunday October 12!
To get the discount, simply send in your application before then.
Want to know more about our inclusive community-focused publishing-professional-powered #writers #conference?
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To get the discount, simply send in your application before then.
Want to know more about our inclusive community-focused publishing-professional-powered #writers #conference?
wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Price for this #writers #conference goes up on Sunday!
Hey #Portland, #Oregon - check it out!
Job Title: Assistant Teacher Early Elementary, Full-Time
Osoberry School is microschool for students
(5-8yo) with a focus on rich academics, arts & nature integration, social connection, and play
More info here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Job Title: Assistant Teacher Early Elementary, Full-Time
Osoberry School is microschool for students
(5-8yo) with a focus on rich academics, arts & nature integration, social connection, and play
More info here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Assistant Teacher Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Teacher Early Elementary, Full-Time, M-F 8am-4:30pm Pay Range: $18-20 per hour Term: ASAP - 7/24/25 About Osoberry School Osoberry School is a new extended year microschool curr...
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October 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Hey #Portland, #Oregon - check it out!
Job Title: Assistant Teacher Early Elementary, Full-Time
Osoberry School is microschool for students
(5-8yo) with a focus on rich academics, arts & nature integration, social connection, and play
More info here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Job Title: Assistant Teacher Early Elementary, Full-Time
Osoberry School is microschool for students
(5-8yo) with a focus on rich academics, arts & nature integration, social connection, and play
More info here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Deadlines are a'comin! #Writers, don't miss out on the early bird rate!
There are only 9 days left to get the early-bird rate for our #writers #conference! 🤯
Wholehearted Writers Week is an intentionally #inclusive, #neurodiverse and #queer-led online event for building community, defining goals & chatting with publishing professionals.
wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
Wholehearted Writers Week is an intentionally #inclusive, #neurodiverse and #queer-led online event for building community, defining goals & chatting with publishing professionals.
wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
Wholehearted Writers
What is Wholehearted Writers Week? This five-day-long online event is a writer’s retreat, a conference, a festival, a community space . It's also highly individualized and flexible. Your ...
wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
October 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Deadlines are a'comin! #Writers, don't miss out on the early bird rate!
Happy October, everybody!!
October 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Happy October, everybody!!
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E. H. Lupton's (she/they) debut novel was shortlisted for both the Lambda Literary Award and the Midwest Book Award. Her poems have been published in various journals, including Asimov's Science Fiction.
We're so excited to have @pretensesoup.bsky.social join us!
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We're so excited to have @pretensesoup.bsky.social join us!
wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
September 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM
E. H. Lupton's (she/they) debut novel was shortlisted for both the Lambda Literary Award and the Midwest Book Award. Her poems have been published in various journals, including Asimov's Science Fiction.
We're so excited to have @pretensesoup.bsky.social join us!
wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
We're so excited to have @pretensesoup.bsky.social join us!
wholeheartedwriters.weebly.com
For a few moments of delightful fun... Fat Bear Week!!! Take a moment to stare at some chonky bears and vote for your favorite.
explore.org/fat-bear-week
explore.org/fat-bear-week
Fat Bear Week 2025
Fat Bear Week 2025
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September 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
For a few moments of delightful fun... Fat Bear Week!!! Take a moment to stare at some chonky bears and vote for your favorite.
explore.org/fat-bear-week
explore.org/fat-bear-week
The most important thing happening this week, obviously: explore.org/fat-bear-week
Fat Bear Week 2025
Fat Bear Week 2025
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September 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The most important thing happening this week, obviously: explore.org/fat-bear-week
I specialize in working with #ND #writers.
But why?
-The world isn't built with advice, support, and guidance for ND writers.
-I am an ND writer. Advice that fuels anxiety, shame, and self-defeat sucks.
-ND writers come up with some amazingly fabulous and rule-busting stories. I get to read them.
But why?
-The world isn't built with advice, support, and guidance for ND writers.
-I am an ND writer. Advice that fuels anxiety, shame, and self-defeat sucks.
-ND writers come up with some amazingly fabulous and rule-busting stories. I get to read them.
September 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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We’ve interviewed 100+ agents for our Book Broker series over the last 6 years. And we’ve been in the trenches ourselves, so we know the struggle. Here’s what querying authors really need to know about writing a query letter.
A thread🧵 🪓
#amquerying
A thread🧵 🪓
#amquerying
a man sitting in front of a microphone with the words according to my research written below him
Alt: a man sitting in front of a microphone with the words according to my research written below him
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September 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
We’ve interviewed 100+ agents for our Book Broker series over the last 6 years. And we’ve been in the trenches ourselves, so we know the struggle. Here’s what querying authors really need to know about writing a query letter.
A thread🧵 🪓
#amquerying
A thread🧵 🪓
#amquerying
Craft books, plot structures & general writing advice: these can help guide you, but NONE of them are rules.
You're the only one who can write your story. You're the only one who can decide what success means.
So keep on writing your story. After all, you don't want to disappoint Willow, do you?
You're the only one who can write your story. You're the only one who can decide what success means.
So keep on writing your story. After all, you don't want to disappoint Willow, do you?
September 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Craft books, plot structures & general writing advice: these can help guide you, but NONE of them are rules.
You're the only one who can write your story. You're the only one who can decide what success means.
So keep on writing your story. After all, you don't want to disappoint Willow, do you?
You're the only one who can write your story. You're the only one who can decide what success means.
So keep on writing your story. After all, you don't want to disappoint Willow, do you?
I've got a new post up on my website!
5 Things You May Not Know About That Editor Life - all taken from real-life experiences, and broken down to make this job a little less mysterious.
literarylaura.com/guidance
#editors #whattoexpect #zombierules
5 Things You May Not Know About That Editor Life - all taken from real-life experiences, and broken down to make this job a little less mysterious.
literarylaura.com/guidance
#editors #whattoexpect #zombierules
Writing Advice — Literary Laura
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September 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I've got a new post up on my website!
5 Things You May Not Know About That Editor Life - all taken from real-life experiences, and broken down to make this job a little less mysterious.
literarylaura.com/guidance
#editors #whattoexpect #zombierules
5 Things You May Not Know About That Editor Life - all taken from real-life experiences, and broken down to make this job a little less mysterious.
literarylaura.com/guidance
#editors #whattoexpect #zombierules