Meg Dowell
@megdowell.com
she/her 🩷💜💙 | Journalist | ⌨️ Star Wars Insider |🎙️ Now This Is Lit / Space Swifties | 💍 @dmondom.bsky.social | ✉️ megdowell21@gmail.com
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Meg Dowell
@megdowell.com
· Dec 4
Hank Green's advice to Kickstarter creators: 'Make sure you're ready'
When seeking advice on the internet, content creators often look to past success stories and prolific influencers for inspiration. Kickstarter has long been a p
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Huge thanks to @hankgreen.bsky.social for taking the time to answer some of my burning questions 🔥 vloggerbeat.com/hank-green-i...
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All the way from the US to Wales! Thank you so much @starwarslitpod.bsky.social for the sticker and handwritten card which arrived in the mail today. Love the podcast so much, and very happy to be a patreon supporter 💜📚
January 8, 2026 at 11:36 AM
All the way from the US to Wales! Thank you so much @starwarslitpod.bsky.social for the sticker and handwritten card which arrived in the mail today. Love the podcast so much, and very happy to be a patreon supporter 💜📚
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My Congressman put out a weak tea statement about Venezuela, so I wrote a letter to the editor and it’s out now! (Mine’s the second from the top.)
Trump’s Venezuela action provokes criticism (Your Letters)
Letter writers weigh in on the legality, morality, wisdom of President Donald Trump's use of the military to seize Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:01 PM
My Congressman put out a weak tea statement about Venezuela, so I wrote a letter to the editor and it’s out now! (Mine’s the second from the top.)
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Five years ago today, we launched STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC #1.
My script. Pencils by @arioanin.bsky.social. Inks by @markmorales11.bsky.social. Colours by Annalisa Leoni. Letters by @airy.bsky.social. Cover by @philnoto.bsky.social.
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My script. Pencils by @arioanin.bsky.social. Inks by @markmorales11.bsky.social. Colours by Annalisa Leoni. Letters by @airy.bsky.social. Cover by @philnoto.bsky.social.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Five years ago today, we launched STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC #1.
My script. Pencils by @arioanin.bsky.social. Inks by @markmorales11.bsky.social. Colours by Annalisa Leoni. Letters by @airy.bsky.social. Cover by @philnoto.bsky.social.
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My script. Pencils by @arioanin.bsky.social. Inks by @markmorales11.bsky.social. Colours by Annalisa Leoni. Letters by @airy.bsky.social. Cover by @philnoto.bsky.social.
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On today’s episode of @starwarslitpod.bsky.social — a breakdown of every Star Wars book and comic releasing in 2026 (so far). open.spotify.com/show/10zAhKU...
January 6, 2026 at 2:36 PM
On today’s episode of @starwarslitpod.bsky.social — a breakdown of every Star Wars book and comic releasing in 2026 (so far). open.spotify.com/show/10zAhKU...
There is ALWAYS room for more books 📚
January 5, 2026 at 1:51 PM
There is ALWAYS room for more books 📚
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Happy 2026, Space Swifties! For the first episode of the new year, we are once again talking about the Eras Tour - specifically, "The Final Show" and "The End of an Era."
Apple: tinyurl.com/49tnkr9r
Spotify: tinyurl.com/4vsj5yhy
Amazon: tinyurl.com/mw4ztzbk
Apple: tinyurl.com/49tnkr9r
Spotify: tinyurl.com/4vsj5yhy
Amazon: tinyurl.com/mw4ztzbk
a swifterpics photo of a woman dancing on stage
Alt: Taylor Swift dancing on stage at the Eras Tour.
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January 2, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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So I’m DEEP in rest/reset mode and forgot that a new episode of @starwarslitpod.bsky.social came out yesterday!!!
@dmondom.bsky.social & I discuss our Star Wars reading resolutions for 2026! open.spotify.com/episode/50rq...
@dmondom.bsky.social & I discuss our Star Wars reading resolutions for 2026! open.spotify.com/episode/50rq...
December 31, 2025 at 6:16 PM
So I’m DEEP in rest/reset mode and forgot that a new episode of @starwarslitpod.bsky.social came out yesterday!!!
@dmondom.bsky.social & I discuss our Star Wars reading resolutions for 2026! open.spotify.com/episode/50rq...
@dmondom.bsky.social & I discuss our Star Wars reading resolutions for 2026! open.spotify.com/episode/50rq...
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Fantastic job to all of the creators in the GFFA!
And specifically to @megdowell.com and @dmondom.bsky.social for putting in the work to celebrate the publishing side of Star Wars!
Everybody should be listening to @starwarslitpod.bsky.social for solid book talk.
And specifically to @megdowell.com and @dmondom.bsky.social for putting in the work to celebrate the publishing side of Star Wars!
Everybody should be listening to @starwarslitpod.bsky.social for solid book talk.
THE TIME HAS COME!
Presenting @starwarslitpod.bsky.social’s Best Star Wars Books of 2025 open.spotify.com/episode/5pRr...
Starting with Best MG book 🧵
Presenting @starwarslitpod.bsky.social’s Best Star Wars Books of 2025 open.spotify.com/episode/5pRr...
Starting with Best MG book 🧵
December 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Fantastic job to all of the creators in the GFFA!
And specifically to @megdowell.com and @dmondom.bsky.social for putting in the work to celebrate the publishing side of Star Wars!
Everybody should be listening to @starwarslitpod.bsky.social for solid book talk.
And specifically to @megdowell.com and @dmondom.bsky.social for putting in the work to celebrate the publishing side of Star Wars!
Everybody should be listening to @starwarslitpod.bsky.social for solid book talk.
SHOW ME THE LIE megdowell.com/2025/12/23/e...
Everything You’ve Written This Year Matters
You’re never going to learn to be proud of the work you’ve done if you only measure your writing success by how many people have (or haven’t) read it.
megdowell.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
SHOW ME THE LIE megdowell.com/2025/12/23/e...
THE TIME HAS COME!
Presenting @starwarslitpod.bsky.social’s Best Star Wars Books of 2025 open.spotify.com/episode/5pRr...
Starting with Best MG book 🧵
Presenting @starwarslitpod.bsky.social’s Best Star Wars Books of 2025 open.spotify.com/episode/5pRr...
Starting with Best MG book 🧵
December 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
THE TIME HAS COME!
Presenting @starwarslitpod.bsky.social’s Best Star Wars Books of 2025 open.spotify.com/episode/5pRr...
Starting with Best MG book 🧵
Presenting @starwarslitpod.bsky.social’s Best Star Wars Books of 2025 open.spotify.com/episode/5pRr...
Starting with Best MG book 🧵
My Star Wars books newsletter is out — and this week it’s an extra-special one!
Check out my exclusive interview with High Republic writer Shima Shinya! open.substack.com/pub/starwars...
Check out my exclusive interview with High Republic writer Shima Shinya! open.substack.com/pub/starwars...
Shima Shinya on Writing in The High Republic and the Importance of Stories of All Kinds
Shima Shinya worked on The High Republic manga stories with fellow storytellers Justina Ireland and Daniel Jose Older.
open.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
My Star Wars books newsletter is out — and this week it’s an extra-special one!
Check out my exclusive interview with High Republic writer Shima Shinya! open.substack.com/pub/starwars...
Check out my exclusive interview with High Republic writer Shima Shinya! open.substack.com/pub/starwars...
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This was a blast to record. We talk about it all! StormPilot! Big Snoke! The Resistance throwing a towel on a war hero!
Did someone say THE FORCE AWAKENS COMMENTARY??
(It was @dmondom.bsky.social & me. We said it.)
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(It was @dmondom.bsky.social & me. We said it.)
www.patreon.com/posts/145929...
The Force Awakens 10th Anniversary Celebration: Exclusive Film Commentary Track! | Now This Is Lit: A Star Wars Podcast
Get more from Now This Is Lit: A Star Wars Podcast on Patreon
www.patreon.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
This was a blast to record. We talk about it all! StormPilot! Big Snoke! The Resistance throwing a towel on a war hero!
Did someone say THE FORCE AWAKENS COMMENTARY??
(It was @dmondom.bsky.social & me. We said it.)
www.patreon.com/posts/145929...
(It was @dmondom.bsky.social & me. We said it.)
www.patreon.com/posts/145929...
The Force Awakens 10th Anniversary Celebration: Exclusive Film Commentary Track! | Now This Is Lit: A Star Wars Podcast
Get more from Now This Is Lit: A Star Wars Podcast on Patreon
www.patreon.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Did someone say THE FORCE AWAKENS COMMENTARY??
(It was @dmondom.bsky.social & me. We said it.)
www.patreon.com/posts/145929...
(It was @dmondom.bsky.social & me. We said it.)
www.patreon.com/posts/145929...
This week on @starwarslitpod.bsky.social — I’ve been wrapping up a few big projects this month! So enjoy an episode of The Nameless Show, released from the “vault” as a holiday gift from us to you.
Did someone say … exogorth butts?? open.spotify.com/episode/0kBb...
Did someone say … exogorth butts?? open.spotify.com/episode/0kBb...
December 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM
This week on @starwarslitpod.bsky.social — I’ve been wrapping up a few big projects this month! So enjoy an episode of The Nameless Show, released from the “vault” as a holiday gift from us to you.
Did someone say … exogorth butts?? open.spotify.com/episode/0kBb...
Did someone say … exogorth butts?? open.spotify.com/episode/0kBb...
This will be my final progress update
I FINISHED THE BOOK
I WROTE A WHOLE NOVEL
holy shit
I FINISHED THE BOOK
I WROTE A WHOLE NOVEL
holy shit
December 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
This will be my final progress update
I FINISHED THE BOOK
I WROTE A WHOLE NOVEL
holy shit
I FINISHED THE BOOK
I WROTE A WHOLE NOVEL
holy shit
Only a few chapters left. (Unless the characters decide otherwise — at this point I’ll just roll with it)
December 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Only a few chapters left. (Unless the characters decide otherwise — at this point I’ll just roll with it)
My Star Wars books newsletter is out! 📚
We have our first Star Wars movie commentary coming out next week!! Plus, this is your last chance to vote in our 2025 Star Wars book awards!
More info here: starwarslitpod.substack.com/p/wow-thats-...
We have our first Star Wars movie commentary coming out next week!! Plus, this is your last chance to vote in our 2025 Star Wars book awards!
More info here: starwarslitpod.substack.com/p/wow-thats-...
Wow! That's a Lot of Star Wars Comics
A rundown of this week's Star Wars releases and how to vote in our upcoming Star Wars Book Awards!
starwarslitpod.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
My Star Wars books newsletter is out! 📚
We have our first Star Wars movie commentary coming out next week!! Plus, this is your last chance to vote in our 2025 Star Wars book awards!
More info here: starwarslitpod.substack.com/p/wow-thats-...
We have our first Star Wars movie commentary coming out next week!! Plus, this is your last chance to vote in our 2025 Star Wars book awards!
More info here: starwarslitpod.substack.com/p/wow-thats-...
Maybe what you’re afraid of as a writer isn’t that scary after all megdowell.com/2025/12/09/i...
If Your Biggest Fear Is Never Doing the Thing
Overcoming fear is a practice just like meditation or exercise. You can’t get better at it unless you actually do it, just like writing itself.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Maybe what you’re afraid of as a writer isn’t that scary after all megdowell.com/2025/12/09/i...
Last month, we revealed our Star Wars book database first to the NTIL Community on an exclusive stream.
This week on @starwarslitpod.bsky.social, you can hear a replay of the first demo and more details about what we’re building.
open.spotify.com/episode/1Dv6...
This week on @starwarslitpod.bsky.social, you can hear a replay of the first demo and more details about what we’re building.
open.spotify.com/episode/1Dv6...
December 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Last month, we revealed our Star Wars book database first to the NTIL Community on an exclusive stream.
This week on @starwarslitpod.bsky.social, you can hear a replay of the first demo and more details about what we’re building.
open.spotify.com/episode/1Dv6...
This week on @starwarslitpod.bsky.social, you can hear a replay of the first demo and more details about what we’re building.
open.spotify.com/episode/1Dv6...
Stubbornness is the only thing sustaining me lol
December 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Stubbornness is the only thing sustaining me lol
My Star Wars books newsletter is out! 📚
We made a huge update to our book database! And there are a TON of cool things happening on Patreon this month. Here’s all the info: open.substack.com/pub/starwars...
We made a huge update to our book database! And there are a TON of cool things happening on Patreon this month. Here’s all the info: open.substack.com/pub/starwars...
Bill Slavicsek, Book Shopping, and the Best Books of 2025
Star Wars books are an important part of your life — presumably, that’s why you’re subscribed to this newsletter.
open.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
My Star Wars books newsletter is out! 📚
We made a huge update to our book database! And there are a TON of cool things happening on Patreon this month. Here’s all the info: open.substack.com/pub/starwars...
We made a huge update to our book database! And there are a TON of cool things happening on Patreon this month. Here’s all the info: open.substack.com/pub/starwars...
BEAR DROID BEAR DROID BEAR DROID
We're going back to December with a brand new episode of Space Swifties! We made playlists for volume three of Star Wars Visions!
Apple: tinyurl.com/5372y65j
Spotify: tinyurl.com/ya7b4hz9
Amazon: tinyurl.com/4fadmm5b
Apple: tinyurl.com/5372y65j
Spotify: tinyurl.com/ya7b4hz9
Amazon: tinyurl.com/4fadmm5b
a cartoon of a teddy bear with a disney logo on the bottom left
Alt: BILY the bear-droid from Yuko's Treasure.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
BEAR DROID BEAR DROID BEAR DROID
Writing changes who we are because writing requires us to gather fragments from our very souls to construct a believable narrative. megdowell.com/2025/12/02/t...
The End Is Worth the Start
Writing changes who we are because writing requires us to gather fragments from our very souls to construct a believable narrative.
megdowell.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Writing changes who we are because writing requires us to gather fragments from our very souls to construct a believable narrative. megdowell.com/2025/12/02/t...