We are delighted that Simon Appleby, founder of @bookswarm.co.uk, the only digital agency in the UK dedicated to delivering projects for book publishers, authors, literary agents and booksellers, will be joining us to talk about the role author websites play and what you need to consider for yours.

Very pleased with the new advent calendar that went live today for @nosycrow.bsky.social. 24 days of competitions, promotions and exclusive content in the run-up to Christmas. Fully automated content revealing and hiding as the month progresses...

nosycrow.com/advent-calen...

Good morning! Expect some big brands to join later today. I'll keep updating the starter pack as I spot them—it’s already packed with fantastic people! I’ve been adding new names every couple of hours. If you’ve joined via the list, take another look—you might find new friends!
go.bsky.app/G7Lbbv2

Starter packs are a bit like a fresher's fair. Get all the free pens, pretend to be interested in badminton and sign up for the rowing club because everyone else is...

💡 Tip: You can set your website as your username on Bluesky!

This is one form of self-verification, and we especially encourage official organizations and brands to do this! Examples include @npr.org @react.dev @duolingobrasil.com.br.

Here's our guide for how to do this:

Hello Bluesky! Here we go again with another new (hopefully less toxic and more wholesome) platform...

Let's kick things off with a brief bit of blowing one's own trumpet - very pleased to have launched a new website for award-winning Heartwood Publishing. Check it out at heartwoodpublishing.co.uk