Pillow Writers
@pillowwriters.bsky.social
Pillow Writers is a free international online writing group for the ME/CFS community. All welcome.
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@pillowwriters.bsky.social
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Pillow Writers
An ME/CFS writing group
pillowwriters.wordpress.com
There are several different Pillow Writer meetings, different time zones, different frequencies and different languages.
All the necessary information on how to join us can be found here:
pillowwriters.wordpress.com
All the necessary information on how to join us can be found here:
pillowwriters.wordpress.com
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I am in awe of the amazing @pillowwriters.bsky.social!!! Listening now!!!
#pwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MECFS #LongCovid
#pwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MECFS #LongCovid
You are invited to join #MEAction for our latest Pillow Writers’ Salon TOMORROW - Thursday, Sept 18th at 11am PT/2pm ET/7pm UK. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
This live Salon will feature readings by the authors of both comic and serious, stories, essays and poems.
@pillowwriters.bsky.social
This live Salon will feature readings by the authors of both comic and serious, stories, essays and poems.
@pillowwriters.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I am in awe of the amazing @pillowwriters.bsky.social!!! Listening now!!!
#pwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MECFS #LongCovid
#pwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MECFS #LongCovid
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Check out the newest anthology from @pillowwriters.bsky.social!!!
We just heard some powerful samples from the anthology.
A portion of your purchase goes to support #MEAction!
US Amazon link: a.co/d/5zSkg8U
UK Amazon link: amzn.eu/d/6fb8HeO
Canada Amazon link: www.amazon.ca/Near-Life-Ex...
We just heard some powerful samples from the anthology.
A portion of your purchase goes to support #MEAction!
US Amazon link: a.co/d/5zSkg8U
UK Amazon link: amzn.eu/d/6fb8HeO
Canada Amazon link: www.amazon.ca/Near-Life-Ex...
September 18, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Check out the newest anthology from @pillowwriters.bsky.social!!!
We just heard some powerful samples from the anthology.
A portion of your purchase goes to support #MEAction!
US Amazon link: a.co/d/5zSkg8U
UK Amazon link: amzn.eu/d/6fb8HeO
Canada Amazon link: www.amazon.ca/Near-Life-Ex...
We just heard some powerful samples from the anthology.
A portion of your purchase goes to support #MEAction!
US Amazon link: a.co/d/5zSkg8U
UK Amazon link: amzn.eu/d/6fb8HeO
Canada Amazon link: www.amazon.ca/Near-Life-Ex...
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When you're chronically ill, you constantly have conspiracy theories about why your body is being a pile of shit on any specific day.
September 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
When you're chronically ill, you constantly have conspiracy theories about why your body is being a pile of shit on any specific day.
The second Pillow Writers Anthology is now available on Amazon.
All profits to @meactnet.bsky.social
Congratulations to all involved.
All profits to @meactnet.bsky.social
Congratulations to all involved.
September 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The second Pillow Writers Anthology is now available on Amazon.
All profits to @meactnet.bsky.social
Congratulations to all involved.
All profits to @meactnet.bsky.social
Congratulations to all involved.
SURVIVING ME/CFS, BETSY BARKER MEDIA
I’ve wanted to be a writer since childhood.
www.betsybarkermedia.com
September 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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A message from #MEAction’s Executive Director Laurie Jones after the passing of recent legislation:
mailchi.mp/meaction/mea...
#PwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MECFS #longCovid #Disability
mailchi.mp/meaction/mea...
#PwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MECFS #longCovid #Disability
July 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
A message from #MEAction’s Executive Director Laurie Jones after the passing of recent legislation:
mailchi.mp/meaction/mea...
#PwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MECFS #longCovid #Disability
mailchi.mp/meaction/mea...
#PwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #MECFS #longCovid #Disability
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Pillow Writers are seeking submissions.
Personal essays <500 words on how exercise has affected your condition.
More info here:
pillowwriters.wordpress.com/2025/06/19/h...
Personal essays <500 words on how exercise has affected your condition.
More info here:
pillowwriters.wordpress.com/2025/06/19/h...
Harm from exercise
Pillow Writers are looking for submissions. We invite followers to submit <500-word essays for consideration for our upcoming book. Essays should be written from personal experience and answer t…
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June 19, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Pillow Writers are seeking submissions.
Personal essays <500 words on how exercise has affected your condition.
More info here:
pillowwriters.wordpress.com/2025/06/19/h...
Personal essays <500 words on how exercise has affected your condition.
More info here:
pillowwriters.wordpress.com/2025/06/19/h...
Pillow Writers are seeking submissions.
Personal essays <500 words on how exercise has affected your condition.
More info here:
pillowwriters.wordpress.com/2025/06/19/h...
Personal essays <500 words on how exercise has affected your condition.
More info here:
pillowwriters.wordpress.com/2025/06/19/h...
Harm from exercise
Pillow Writers are looking for submissions. We invite followers to submit <500-word essays for consideration for our upcoming book. Essays should be written from personal experience and answer t…
pillowwriters.wordpress.com
June 19, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Pillow Writers are seeking submissions.
Personal essays <500 words on how exercise has affected your condition.
More info here:
pillowwriters.wordpress.com/2025/06/19/h...
Personal essays <500 words on how exercise has affected your condition.
More info here:
pillowwriters.wordpress.com/2025/06/19/h...
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@pillowwriters.bsky.social
Exciting announcement!
We invite essays for poss publication in our upcoming book. Theme:
"What is ME like following exercise?"
Contact
pillowwriters@outlook.com
for more guidance.
Thank you :-)
Exciting announcement!
We invite essays for poss publication in our upcoming book. Theme:
"What is ME like following exercise?"
Contact
pillowwriters@outlook.com
for more guidance.
Thank you :-)
June 19, 2025 at 9:47 AM
@pillowwriters.bsky.social
Exciting announcement!
We invite essays for poss publication in our upcoming book. Theme:
"What is ME like following exercise?"
Contact
pillowwriters@outlook.com
for more guidance.
Thank you :-)
Exciting announcement!
We invite essays for poss publication in our upcoming book. Theme:
"What is ME like following exercise?"
Contact
pillowwriters@outlook.com
for more guidance.
Thank you :-)
Our WIMEL ( What is ME Like) group is reducing to monthly.
They now have enough written material and are looking for editorial and production help.
Anyone able to help the group can contact Stoo here
pillowwriters@outlook.com
They now have enough written material and are looking for editorial and production help.
Anyone able to help the group can contact Stoo here
pillowwriters@outlook.com
June 16, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Our WIMEL ( What is ME Like) group is reducing to monthly.
They now have enough written material and are looking for editorial and production help.
Anyone able to help the group can contact Stoo here
pillowwriters@outlook.com
They now have enough written material and are looking for editorial and production help.
Anyone able to help the group can contact Stoo here
pillowwriters@outlook.com
Oh lawks, another week has gone by when I’ve failed to promote Pillow Writer Meetings.
Two tomorrow one at 2:00pm GMT
The other at
11:00am PST
Don’t dob me in, I’ve not been well!
Two tomorrow one at 2:00pm GMT
The other at
11:00am PST
Don’t dob me in, I’ve not been well!
June 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Oh lawks, another week has gone by when I’ve failed to promote Pillow Writer Meetings.
Two tomorrow one at 2:00pm GMT
The other at
11:00am PST
Don’t dob me in, I’ve not been well!
Two tomorrow one at 2:00pm GMT
The other at
11:00am PST
Don’t dob me in, I’ve not been well!
The Pillow Writers Community has a virtual village called St Hibblethorpe with its own publication the Parish Bell. You can now email your questions, queries and problems to the Bell’s Agony Aunt Clary.
June 8, 2025 at 9:35 AM
The Pillow Writers Community has a virtual village called St Hibblethorpe with its own publication the Parish Bell. You can now email your questions, queries and problems to the Bell’s Agony Aunt Clary.
Whoops. Forgot to promote Soft Pillows.
Monday 2nd June 11:00 am PST, 7:00pm London.
At Soft Pillows we don’t discuss anything that might make the Vicar’s tea cup rattle in his saucer.
pillowwriters.wordpress.com/2025/01/01/i...
Monday 2nd June 11:00 am PST, 7:00pm London.
At Soft Pillows we don’t discuss anything that might make the Vicar’s tea cup rattle in his saucer.
pillowwriters.wordpress.com/2025/01/01/i...
Soft Pillows Information
Soft Pillows is a quieter, gentler, happier space, aiming to be less emotionally challenging than a normal Pillow Writer meeting.We steer away from all subjects that might cause distress and enjoy …
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June 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Whoops. Forgot to promote Soft Pillows.
Monday 2nd June 11:00 am PST, 7:00pm London.
At Soft Pillows we don’t discuss anything that might make the Vicar’s tea cup rattle in his saucer.
pillowwriters.wordpress.com/2025/01/01/i...
Monday 2nd June 11:00 am PST, 7:00pm London.
At Soft Pillows we don’t discuss anything that might make the Vicar’s tea cup rattle in his saucer.
pillowwriters.wordpress.com/2025/01/01/i...
This week’s Early Pillows was superb. We founded new religions, embraced our inner deities and worshipped at the alter of chocolate and oranges.
Next week we’re writing Protest Songs.
Everyone welcome.
X
Next week we’re writing Protest Songs.
Everyone welcome.
X
May 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
This week’s Early Pillows was superb. We founded new religions, embraced our inner deities and worshipped at the alter of chocolate and oranges.
Next week we’re writing Protest Songs.
Everyone welcome.
X
Next week we’re writing Protest Songs.
Everyone welcome.
X
The next Pillow Writers Play: Death by Bunting has been written.
The cast are now choosing a performance date.
The cast are now choosing a performance date.
May 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The next Pillow Writers Play: Death by Bunting has been written.
The cast are now choosing a performance date.
The cast are now choosing a performance date.
Monday 26th May: Long form writers.11:00am PST
Tuesday 27th Pillow Writers En Español 11:00 am PST.
Thursday 29th May Early Pillows at 2:00pm GMT. Optional Writing Prompt:Invent a deity.
Thursday 29th May Standard Pillows for all forms of writing 11:00am PST
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Tuesday 27th Pillow Writers En Español 11:00 am PST.
Thursday 29th May Early Pillows at 2:00pm GMT. Optional Writing Prompt:Invent a deity.
Thursday 29th May Standard Pillows for all forms of writing 11:00am PST
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Pillow Writers
An ME/CFS writing group
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May 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Monday 26th May: Long form writers.11:00am PST
Tuesday 27th Pillow Writers En Español 11:00 am PST.
Thursday 29th May Early Pillows at 2:00pm GMT. Optional Writing Prompt:Invent a deity.
Thursday 29th May Standard Pillows for all forms of writing 11:00am PST
pillowwriters.wordpress.com
Tuesday 27th Pillow Writers En Español 11:00 am PST.
Thursday 29th May Early Pillows at 2:00pm GMT. Optional Writing Prompt:Invent a deity.
Thursday 29th May Standard Pillows for all forms of writing 11:00am PST
pillowwriters.wordpress.com
Our Sunday writing group is trying to find a way of explaining to the outside world what ME is like.
It’s co-hosted by Stuart who I think does a really good job with this well-researched piece.
pillowwriters.wordpress.com/2024/07/08/h...
It’s co-hosted by Stuart who I think does a really good job with this well-researched piece.
pillowwriters.wordpress.com/2024/07/08/h...
How Serious Can It Be?
“Myalgic Encephalomyelitis? (ME)? ’Chronic Fatigue Syndrome’? How serious can it be? An illness which makes you mostly rest in bed? It can’t really be all that bad. A little bit of extra time i…
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May 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Our Sunday writing group is trying to find a way of explaining to the outside world what ME is like.
It’s co-hosted by Stuart who I think does a really good job with this well-researched piece.
pillowwriters.wordpress.com/2024/07/08/h...
It’s co-hosted by Stuart who I think does a really good job with this well-researched piece.
pillowwriters.wordpress.com/2024/07/08/h...
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new Substack post: The Self as Character — on writing from inside crisis, when the self is both subject and material. How do we shape a self who can’t yet reflect?
meghanorourke.substack.com/p/the-self-a...
meghanorourke.substack.com/p/the-self-a...
The Self as Character: Writing Through Crisis
Some tips and a prompt...
meghanorourke.substack.com
May 20, 2025 at 12:48 PM
new Substack post: The Self as Character — on writing from inside crisis, when the self is both subject and material. How do we shape a self who can’t yet reflect?
meghanorourke.substack.com/p/the-self-a...
meghanorourke.substack.com/p/the-self-a...
Early Pillow Writers every Thursday 2:00 GMT over Zoom.
Free supportive writing group for #ME/CFS LC sufferers.
Optional prompts:
Thurs 22nd May: Go with the flow
Thurs 29th May: Invent a deity
Thurs 5th June: Write a Protest Song
Thurs 12th June: Show Don’t Tell
earlypillowwriters.wordpress.com
Free supportive writing group for #ME/CFS LC sufferers.
Optional prompts:
Thurs 22nd May: Go with the flow
Thurs 29th May: Invent a deity
Thurs 5th June: Write a Protest Song
Thurs 12th June: Show Don’t Tell
earlypillowwriters.wordpress.com
Early Pillow Writers
International ME/CFS Writing Group
earlypillowwriters.wordpress.com
May 17, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Early Pillow Writers every Thursday 2:00 GMT over Zoom.
Free supportive writing group for #ME/CFS LC sufferers.
Optional prompts:
Thurs 22nd May: Go with the flow
Thurs 29th May: Invent a deity
Thurs 5th June: Write a Protest Song
Thurs 12th June: Show Don’t Tell
earlypillowwriters.wordpress.com
Free supportive writing group for #ME/CFS LC sufferers.
Optional prompts:
Thurs 22nd May: Go with the flow
Thurs 29th May: Invent a deity
Thurs 5th June: Write a Protest Song
Thurs 12th June: Show Don’t Tell
earlypillowwriters.wordpress.com
Our Next meetings:
Sunday 18th May WIMEL Explaining to the world what having ME is like.
Tuesday 20th May Pillow Writers En Español — facilitado por Manu e Iliana. Los encuentros son completamente en Español. 11:00 am PST.
Sunday 18th May WIMEL Explaining to the world what having ME is like.
Tuesday 20th May Pillow Writers En Español — facilitado por Manu e Iliana. Los encuentros son completamente en Español. 11:00 am PST.
May 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Our Next meetings:
Sunday 18th May WIMEL Explaining to the world what having ME is like.
Tuesday 20th May Pillow Writers En Español — facilitado por Manu e Iliana. Los encuentros son completamente en Español. 11:00 am PST.
Sunday 18th May WIMEL Explaining to the world what having ME is like.
Tuesday 20th May Pillow Writers En Español — facilitado por Manu e Iliana. Los encuentros son completamente en Español. 11:00 am PST.
Wednesday 14th May Pillow Crafters Formal monthly meeting
Thursday 15th May Early Pillows at 2:00pm GMT Optional Writing Prompt: Go With The Flow
Thursday 15th May Standard Pillows for all forms of writing 11:00am PST optional Writing Prompt: important things I forget.
pillowwriters.wordpress.com
Thursday 15th May Early Pillows at 2:00pm GMT Optional Writing Prompt: Go With The Flow
Thursday 15th May Standard Pillows for all forms of writing 11:00am PST optional Writing Prompt: important things I forget.
pillowwriters.wordpress.com
Pillow Writers
An ME/CFS writing group
pillowwriters.wordpress.com
May 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Wednesday 14th May Pillow Crafters Formal monthly meeting
Thursday 15th May Early Pillows at 2:00pm GMT Optional Writing Prompt: Go With The Flow
Thursday 15th May Standard Pillows for all forms of writing 11:00am PST optional Writing Prompt: important things I forget.
pillowwriters.wordpress.com
Thursday 15th May Early Pillows at 2:00pm GMT Optional Writing Prompt: Go With The Flow
Thursday 15th May Standard Pillows for all forms of writing 11:00am PST optional Writing Prompt: important things I forget.
pillowwriters.wordpress.com
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It’s #MEAwarenessDay and as always, I’m thinking about how much we have to limit ourselves with this condition. So I wrote a poem about the forced absence of joy:
www.thisthingtheycallrecovery.com/post/the-ris...
#MECFS #SpokenWord #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #ChronicFatigue
www.thisthingtheycallrecovery.com/post/the-ris...
#MECFS #SpokenWord #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #ChronicFatigue
May 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
It’s #MEAwarenessDay and as always, I’m thinking about how much we have to limit ourselves with this condition. So I wrote a poem about the forced absence of joy:
www.thisthingtheycallrecovery.com/post/the-ris...
#MECFS #SpokenWord #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #ChronicFatigue
www.thisthingtheycallrecovery.com/post/the-ris...
#MECFS #SpokenWord #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #ChronicFatigue