Tove Black
@toveblack.bsky.social
Writer and sometimes musician based in Vancouver (Canada). Pen name. https://toveblack.ca/about/
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Excellent speech by @charliejane.bsky.social about imagination in service to society. Great stuff.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Excellent speech by @charliejane.bsky.social about imagination in service to society. Great stuff.
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buttondown.com/charliejane/...
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Must we call it “skepticism?” If I say the sun revolves around the Earth, would you call me “skeptical” about heliocentrism?
A CDC website that previously said vaccines do not cause autism has walked back that statement. It now repeats the skepticism that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has voiced about the safety of vaccines.
C.D.C. Website No Longer Rejects Possible Link Between Autism and Vaccines
A previous version denied a link between vaccines and autism. It now echoes the doubts about that conclusion voiced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
nyti.ms
November 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Must we call it “skepticism?” If I say the sun revolves around the Earth, would you call me “skeptical” about heliocentrism?
I did the same thing at work, where I’m forced to use Word. (Fortunately no one makes me use it for my own writing so I don’t have it at home.)
Writers don’t want a huge annoying sloppy Clippy tripping us up at every step. It’s gross and infuriating.
Writers don’t want a huge annoying sloppy Clippy tripping us up at every step. It’s gross and infuriating.
Why yes, @microsoft.com, I will HAPPILY provide you feedback on how exactly I feel about Word right now.
November 20, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I did the same thing at work, where I’m forced to use Word. (Fortunately no one makes me use it for my own writing so I don’t have it at home.)
Writers don’t want a huge annoying sloppy Clippy tripping us up at every step. It’s gross and infuriating.
Writers don’t want a huge annoying sloppy Clippy tripping us up at every step. It’s gross and infuriating.
I don't remember all of these hot trends but I sure do miss literary twitter.
Plum poem memes are still in the running in the "What was Literary Twitter?" bracket. Vote early and often!!!
lithub.com/what-was-lit...
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What Was Literary Twitter? The Bracket *Day 3*
Welcome to the third day of voting! We’re down to just 16, and it’s getting harder for me to discern how this thing will shake out, to be honest. Unsurprisingly, a few top seeds remain—bad art frie…
lithub.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:34 AM
I don't remember all of these hot trends but I sure do miss literary twitter.
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N.K. Jemisin Named SFWA Grand Master locusmag.com/2025/11...
November 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM
N.K. Jemisin Named SFWA Grand Master locusmag.com/2025/11...
Well, this is quite lovely.
One of the most transformative moments I had as a writer was listening to a podcast years ago in which the editor in chief of Smokelong, Christopher Allen, talked about the day the guy who'd submitted 152 times to Smokelong had his piece accepted and how the whole staff celebrated. Suddenly (1/??)
We're rooting for you!
November 15, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Well, this is quite lovely.
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B.C. Ferries workers tie knot aboard Northern Expedition
B.C. Ferries workers tie knot aboard Northern Expedition
The couple, Jordyn and Leslie Fox, exchanged wedding vows on the ship where they met and still work.
dlvr.it
November 14, 2025 at 10:56 PM
B.C. Ferries workers tie knot aboard Northern Expedition
omg yes, Zit Remedy!
Repost with an iconic fictional band
November 11, 2025 at 9:33 PM
omg yes, Zit Remedy!
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I would rather listen to a cat walking across a piano than any song made by generative AI
November 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I would rather listen to a cat walking across a piano than any song made by generative AI
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“Life without art is not life.”
I want a Netflix series on this whole family - how they live and how they walk around in the world. They sound like people we would all get great value from knowing.
I want a Netflix series on this whole family - how they live and how they walk around in the world. They sound like people we would all get great value from knowing.
November 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
“Life without art is not life.”
I want a Netflix series on this whole family - how they live and how they walk around in the world. They sound like people we would all get great value from knowing.
I want a Netflix series on this whole family - how they live and how they walk around in the world. They sound like people we would all get great value from knowing.
#TWSOchat A4.
Not a group, but it really helps to have writer friends for meetups and online conversations.
So much of writing is rejection -- so a lot of what we do is cheer each other on. (And we are all writing different kinds of things so it doesn't make sense to be competitive anyhow.)
Not a group, but it really helps to have writer friends for meetups and online conversations.
So much of writing is rejection -- so a lot of what we do is cheer each other on. (And we are all writing different kinds of things so it doesn't make sense to be competitive anyhow.)
Q4. Writing at times can seem competitve or it can seem like there are limited opportunities to some people. Do you have a group of writer friends or a crit group where you share call outs, residencies and other opportunities with your writer colleagues? #TWSOchat
November 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
#TWSOchat A4.
Not a group, but it really helps to have writer friends for meetups and online conversations.
So much of writing is rejection -- so a lot of what we do is cheer each other on. (And we are all writing different kinds of things so it doesn't make sense to be competitive anyhow.)
Not a group, but it really helps to have writer friends for meetups and online conversations.
So much of writing is rejection -- so a lot of what we do is cheer each other on. (And we are all writing different kinds of things so it doesn't make sense to be competitive anyhow.)
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Advent is a mere 3 weeks away!
Consider this. Who in your life...
needs to know more about eels?
feels joy in learning?
likes the ocean?
needs a little treat?
You should send them an Eel Facts Advent Calendar!
Sales support @skypeascientist.bsky.social and it's just plain fun!
EelFacts.net
Consider this. Who in your life...
needs to know more about eels?
feels joy in learning?
likes the ocean?
needs a little treat?
You should send them an Eel Facts Advent Calendar!
Sales support @skypeascientist.bsky.social and it's just plain fun!
EelFacts.net
November 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Advent is a mere 3 weeks away!
Consider this. Who in your life...
needs to know more about eels?
feels joy in learning?
likes the ocean?
needs a little treat?
You should send them an Eel Facts Advent Calendar!
Sales support @skypeascientist.bsky.social and it's just plain fun!
EelFacts.net
Consider this. Who in your life...
needs to know more about eels?
feels joy in learning?
likes the ocean?
needs a little treat?
You should send them an Eel Facts Advent Calendar!
Sales support @skypeascientist.bsky.social and it's just plain fun!
EelFacts.net
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Both of my collections are in this sale! And a bunch of my favorite books by my favorite authors.
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25% off a bunch of our books from now until year end using code
SBP25
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25% off a bunch of our books from now until year end using code
SBP25
smallbeerpress.com/not-a-journa...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Both of my collections are in this sale! And a bunch of my favorite books by my favorite authors.
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really excited to launch the newest residency at Upstart & Crow, which is specifically for parent-writers and includes a childcare stipend in addition to a residency grant and space to work. the residency I have dreamed of! applications open this weekend: upstartandcrow.com/programs/par...
Parent-Writers' Residency | Upstart & Crow
upstartandcrow.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:18 AM
really excited to launch the newest residency at Upstart & Crow, which is specifically for parent-writers and includes a childcare stipend in addition to a residency grant and space to work. the residency I have dreamed of! applications open this weekend: upstartandcrow.com/programs/par...
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I think a lot about the story Carl Reiner told: he’d have been a sewing machine repairman if not for a free WPA drama class. That led to other theater work, to Sid Caesar, to Mel Brooks, and all the rest. All because of one free class paid for by a government that felt the arts were worth teaching.
you ever think about the works progress administration? I sure do. I wish that was a thing now. I would be so glad to contribute my labor to like. A random ass local bridge
November 7, 2025 at 1:28 AM
I think a lot about the story Carl Reiner told: he’d have been a sewing machine repairman if not for a free WPA drama class. That led to other theater work, to Sid Caesar, to Mel Brooks, and all the rest. All because of one free class paid for by a government that felt the arts were worth teaching.
I have been mostly working on novel revisions lately and not submitting much, so it’s been a while since I’ve got a rejection, but here we are — the first one since July, I think!
#writingrejection
#writing
#amwriting
#writingrejection
#writing
#amwriting
November 7, 2025 at 3:19 AM
I have been mostly working on novel revisions lately and not submitting much, so it’s been a while since I’ve got a rejection, but here we are — the first one since July, I think!
#writingrejection
#writing
#amwriting
#writingrejection
#writing
#amwriting
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The good news: I got my vaccines. The bad news: now I’m in no condition to go to the book launch at Iron Dog with @annajswan.bsky.social @amberdawnwrites.bsky.social and @estmcphee.bsky.social 😭
October 30, 2025 at 1:58 AM
The good news: I got my vaccines. The bad news: now I’m in no condition to go to the book launch at Iron Dog with @annajswan.bsky.social @amberdawnwrites.bsky.social and @estmcphee.bsky.social 😭
Even though I only use about 2% of Scrivener’s features, it absolutely adds to the joy to know I could use fancy functionality like this too if I got around to it.
Scrivener is a totally no-bullshit and writer-centred tool and that is a BIG DEAL.
Scrivener is a totally no-bullshit and writer-centred tool and that is a BIG DEAL.
You can use Scrivener's Corkboard to visualize some complex elements of novels with multiple point-of-view characters and timelines, giving you a bird's eye view of your plot to ensure the coherence of complex stories.
Find out more: buff.ly/tqWGyQT #Preptober
Find out more: buff.ly/tqWGyQT #Preptober
October 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Even though I only use about 2% of Scrivener’s features, it absolutely adds to the joy to know I could use fancy functionality like this too if I got around to it.
Scrivener is a totally no-bullshit and writer-centred tool and that is a BIG DEAL.
Scrivener is a totally no-bullshit and writer-centred tool and that is a BIG DEAL.
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A female sex demon is called a succubus. A male sex demon is called an incubus. A non-binary sex demon is called an omnibus.
October 29, 2025 at 6:11 AM
A female sex demon is called a succubus. A male sex demon is called an incubus. A non-binary sex demon is called an omnibus.
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"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
October 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
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I love using #Scrivener and enjoyed it so much I once created a training course called Scrivener Simplified (with their blessing at the time). Anyway, the domain is long since gone, but I put the videos on YouTube for anyone interested.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
@scrivenerapp.bsky.social
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
@scrivenerapp.bsky.social
Scrivener - YouTube
youtube.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I love using #Scrivener and enjoyed it so much I once created a training course called Scrivener Simplified (with their blessing at the time). Anyway, the domain is long since gone, but I put the videos on YouTube for anyone interested.
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
@scrivenerapp.bsky.social
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
@scrivenerapp.bsky.social
Awesome alt text too xo
I understand why they had to stop him but I don’t agree with imprisoning him in the phantom zone
October 26, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Awesome alt text too xo
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Online classes I have coming up include Pacing & Story Beats, Theme & Motif, a short story workshop, Writing Your Way into Your Novel, and more! Find the list, along with details about scholarships, here:
www.catrambo.com/classes/
www.catrambo.com/classes/
www.catrambo.com
October 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Online classes I have coming up include Pacing & Story Beats, Theme & Motif, a short story workshop, Writing Your Way into Your Novel, and more! Find the list, along with details about scholarships, here:
www.catrambo.com/classes/
www.catrambo.com/classes/
East Van, City of Books!
We are so lucky to have so many bookstores on the east side of Vancouver.
We are so lucky to have so many bookstores on the east side of Vancouver.
October 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
East Van, City of Books!
We are so lucky to have so many bookstores on the east side of Vancouver.
We are so lucky to have so many bookstores on the east side of Vancouver.