Sarahlou
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Sarahlou
@gentlydoesit.bsky.social
Writing first novel, would like to make magic potions whilst listening to dnb, rarely has strong opinions except when does. Trying to reclaim the concept of gossip as when people united on common ground - possibly with ducks.
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Anger at the failure of neoliberalism to deliver a decent standard of living for working class families has led many to seek simplistic solutions from Brexit to Trump. How long before people recognise the real problem is the capitalist system itself? Some thoughts: www.facebook.com/share/p/19bR...
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December 15, 2024 at 7:09 PM
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#Discoveries2025 invites unpublished women writers (in the UK & Ireland) to submit a novel opening (max. 10,000 words), a synopsis (max. 1,000 words), and an entry form. Read our top tips on how to write your entry form:
How to Write your Discoveries 2025 Entry Form - Women's Prize
Curtis Brown Creative – friends of the Women’s Prize and a partner in running Discoveries,  have put together a few tips on how to put together your entry form for […]
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November 28, 2024 at 11:22 AM
@4formaggi.bsky.social I really love these pictures. I would like to wander these pretty cube clusters of joy
November 26, 2024 at 3:35 PM
I’ve been trying to work out if I can make my chapters write secret poems in their opening phrases. They can. They are just very very bad.
November 26, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Day 3. I’m still struggling with something to say that isn’t totally inane. Where do people get their pithy rejoinders from? ( genuine question). Do people just organically come up with said pithy content or is it honed and weathered like a lean seagull? #writingcommunity
November 20, 2024 at 4:56 PM
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“The words and connotations of cardinal directions that are spoken give shape and order to societies.” Jerry Brotton on how ancient cultures conceptualized the cardinal directions.
“Are We Lost?” How Ancient Cultures Across the Globe Found Their Way Around
Humans do not have an innate neurological toolbox like animals, but they do possess language. The configuration and language of the four directions is common to many—though not all—cultures. They p…
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November 15, 2024 at 8:30 PM
New to social media and now reflecting that have little to offer. Been thinking more about Paddington than I ever wanted - also about hamsters and the softness of atlas moths - there’s a delicate fuzz when they sit on your hands. Is this enough? It seems unlikely #paddingtonanddeath #newauthors
November 16, 2024 at 3:48 PM