Kate Alton
@katealtonwrites.bsky.social
Kids' writer, teacher, nerd. Mum of one snuffpuff. I post about writing, motherhood, mental health, and cake. OcTBRChallenge co-founder.
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Please give this writer a follow. She's a good mate and her debut drops on the Winter Solstice!
#authors #writers #WritingCommunity
#authors #writers #WritingCommunity
Hello #writers #authors #bookbloggers!!
I've set up an account on here because twitter is 👎.
I'd love to follow some of you - say hi!!
My debut novel, Winter Born, is released on the 21st Dec - it's a teen sci-fi fantasy with a kick-ass ADHD protagonist, parallel worlds, and ride-or-die besties.
I've set up an account on here because twitter is 👎.
I'd love to follow some of you - say hi!!
My debut novel, Winter Born, is released on the 21st Dec - it's a teen sci-fi fantasy with a kick-ass ADHD protagonist, parallel worlds, and ride-or-die besties.
December 6, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Please give this writer a follow. She's a good mate and her debut drops on the Winter Solstice!
#authors #writers #WritingCommunity
#authors #writers #WritingCommunity
December 2, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Tomorrow I will do WRITING things.
Tomorrow I will DO writing things.
Tomorrow I WILL do writing things.
Tomorrow *I* will do writing things.
TOMORROW I will do writing things.
... if I say it enough ways, do you think it will stick??
#authors #writers #WritingCommunity
Tomorrow I will DO writing things.
Tomorrow I WILL do writing things.
Tomorrow *I* will do writing things.
TOMORROW I will do writing things.
... if I say it enough ways, do you think it will stick??
#authors #writers #WritingCommunity
December 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Tomorrow I will do WRITING things.
Tomorrow I will DO writing things.
Tomorrow I WILL do writing things.
Tomorrow *I* will do writing things.
TOMORROW I will do writing things.
... if I say it enough ways, do you think it will stick??
#authors #writers #WritingCommunity
Tomorrow I will DO writing things.
Tomorrow I WILL do writing things.
Tomorrow *I* will do writing things.
TOMORROW I will do writing things.
... if I say it enough ways, do you think it will stick??
#authors #writers #WritingCommunity
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So, if you're in a similar boat:
* you are not alone
* publishing is harder than it used to be
* people are only showing their highlight reels; you don't see all their disappointments
* fomo is baked into the internet
* art will save you when nothing else will
* WRITING IS REBELLION
/fin
* you are not alone
* publishing is harder than it used to be
* people are only showing their highlight reels; you don't see all their disappointments
* fomo is baked into the internet
* art will save you when nothing else will
* WRITING IS REBELLION
/fin
November 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
So, if you're in a similar boat:
* you are not alone
* publishing is harder than it used to be
* people are only showing their highlight reels; you don't see all their disappointments
* fomo is baked into the internet
* art will save you when nothing else will
* WRITING IS REBELLION
/fin
* you are not alone
* publishing is harder than it used to be
* people are only showing their highlight reels; you don't see all their disappointments
* fomo is baked into the internet
* art will save you when nothing else will
* WRITING IS REBELLION
/fin
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My overall point here is that if you are attempting to sell books to traditional publishers right now, you may be feeling pretty down. Submission periods are stretching longer than I've ever seen. Editors are ghosting. Agents have lists of genres they can't sell. Authors are seeing lower advances.
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
My overall point here is that if you are attempting to sell books to traditional publishers right now, you may be feeling pretty down. Submission periods are stretching longer than I've ever seen. Editors are ghosting. Agents have lists of genres they can't sell. Authors are seeing lower advances.
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Being a writer is like surfing. Always hoping to catch the perfect wave, but most of your time will be spent paddling against the tide or just floating, waiting, eyes on the horizon while you watch other people riding their highs into the sunset. But you have to love the work more than the ride.
November 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Being a writer is like surfing. Always hoping to catch the perfect wave, but most of your time will be spent paddling against the tide or just floating, waiting, eyes on the horizon while you watch other people riding their highs into the sunset. But you have to love the work more than the ride.
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This is why you have to love the work. When publishing and fortune kick you in the face, the page will still be there for you. When all you get are nos, the story will be your yes. You can't count on sales or marketing money, but you can count on the feeling of flow, of creation, the joy of art.
November 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
This is why you have to love the work. When publishing and fortune kick you in the face, the page will still be there for you. When all you get are nos, the story will be your yes. You can't count on sales or marketing money, but you can count on the feeling of flow, of creation, the joy of art.
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I think life would be better if more people read books and spent time looking up at the stars
November 29, 2025 at 8:16 AM
I think life would be better if more people read books and spent time looking up at the stars
I want to write, I have so many stories in my head (and on my hard drive) but... after my experience with the publishing industry it feels like nothing will ever get made. Is it me? Is it publishing? Dunno.
Any advice peeps?? 💕
#authors #writers #WritingCommunity
Any advice peeps?? 💕
#authors #writers #WritingCommunity
a man playing a piano with the words " what 's the point " below him
Alt: Tim Minchin playing a piano with the words " what 's the point " below him
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November 29, 2025 at 10:22 AM
I want to write, I have so many stories in my head (and on my hard drive) but... after my experience with the publishing industry it feels like nothing will ever get made. Is it me? Is it publishing? Dunno.
Any advice peeps?? 💕
#authors #writers #WritingCommunity
Any advice peeps?? 💕
#authors #writers #WritingCommunity
What did I miss? 😊
August 18, 2025 at 6:14 AM
What did I miss? 😊
Merry Christmas, lovely people. Wishing peace and joy to all, even in the smallest increments. 💖❄
December 24, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Merry Christmas, lovely people. Wishing peace and joy to all, even in the smallest increments. 💖❄
Wow. I know the UK alert texts are necessary, but they are a NIGHTMARE for autistic kids.
December 6, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Wow. I know the UK alert texts are necessary, but they are a NIGHTMARE for autistic kids.
Maybe I'm too stupid to understand, but I really don't get the benefit of War. It just... doesn't seem worth it? Like - all that death, and destruction, and for what? Land? Religious satisfaction? Ego?! It just seems so... futile. Life is precious, and fleeting. Why engage in War?
December 1, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Maybe I'm too stupid to understand, but I really don't get the benefit of War. It just... doesn't seem worth it? Like - all that death, and destruction, and for what? Land? Religious satisfaction? Ego?! It just seems so... futile. Life is precious, and fleeting. Why engage in War?
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Did you know? Black Friday is named in honor of Rebecca Black, who invented Friday in 2011.
November 29, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Did you know? Black Friday is named in honor of Rebecca Black, who invented Friday in 2011.
💖Mental health check-in💖
How are we doing, friends?
Where's your head at?
Friendly reminder to drink some water, eat something, and/or take a shower.
It's OK if this week wasn't what you expected; it's OK if you made mistakes or found metaphorical pot holes in your way.
Hugs.
💕
#mentalhealth
How are we doing, friends?
Where's your head at?
Friendly reminder to drink some water, eat something, and/or take a shower.
It's OK if this week wasn't what you expected; it's OK if you made mistakes or found metaphorical pot holes in your way.
Hugs.
💕
#mentalhealth
November 29, 2024 at 6:08 PM
💖Mental health check-in💖
How are we doing, friends?
Where's your head at?
Friendly reminder to drink some water, eat something, and/or take a shower.
It's OK if this week wasn't what you expected; it's OK if you made mistakes or found metaphorical pot holes in your way.
Hugs.
💕
#mentalhealth
How are we doing, friends?
Where's your head at?
Friendly reminder to drink some water, eat something, and/or take a shower.
It's OK if this week wasn't what you expected; it's OK if you made mistakes or found metaphorical pot holes in your way.
Hugs.
💕
#mentalhealth
Feeling kinda lost and lonely today. Anyone else?
November 25, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Feeling kinda lost and lonely today. Anyone else?
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Can you do me a favor? In January, I started an online magazine for kids called Lit Kids Magazine and we now have a Bluesky account! 🥳 Can you please follow @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social and repost?
Thank you, #WritingCommunity!
#writers #authors #emag #followprettyplease #kidlit
Thank you, #WritingCommunity!
#writers #authors #emag #followprettyplease #kidlit
a little girl with her eyes closed and the words pretty please below her
ALT: a little girl with her eyes closed and the words pretty please below her
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November 13, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Can you do me a favor? In January, I started an online magazine for kids called Lit Kids Magazine and we now have a Bluesky account! 🥳 Can you please follow @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social and repost?
Thank you, #WritingCommunity!
#writers #authors #emag #followprettyplease #kidlit
Thank you, #WritingCommunity!
#writers #authors #emag #followprettyplease #kidlit
I've realised that I'm "currently reading" at least 6 different books.
Is this... normal?
How many books do you guys have on the go at any one time?
#books #reading #readersofbluesky
Is this... normal?
How many books do you guys have on the go at any one time?
#books #reading #readersofbluesky
November 13, 2024 at 9:41 PM
I've realised that I'm "currently reading" at least 6 different books.
Is this... normal?
How many books do you guys have on the go at any one time?
#books #reading #readersofbluesky
Is this... normal?
How many books do you guys have on the go at any one time?
#books #reading #readersofbluesky
Not writing related, but appreciate any advice!!
I'm going to be cutting out all refined sugar from tomorrow until Christmas. Anyone who has done the same got any tips!?!
#health #sugar
I'm going to be cutting out all refined sugar from tomorrow until Christmas. Anyone who has done the same got any tips!?!
#health #sugar
two men are talking in a gym and one of them is saying " i stop eating sugar "
Alt: two men are talking in a gym and one of them is saying " i stop eating sugar "
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November 12, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Reposted by Kate Alton
On that note:
Trans authors (I mean authors who are trans, NOT cis people who write about trans people), drop your book links here and I'll try to repost as many as I can throughout the day.
Cis people: Repost trans authors' book links.
Cis people who want to complain about being excluded: gtfo
Trans authors (I mean authors who are trans, NOT cis people who write about trans people), drop your book links here and I'll try to repost as many as I can throughout the day.
Cis people: Repost trans authors' book links.
Cis people who want to complain about being excluded: gtfo
Being a trans author is fucking weird right now. Hell is actively unfolding all around us but I still need to be like, "hey, everyone, wanna buy my silly little queer book? It won't make anything better, but it's kinda fun?"
So....hey, everyone, wanna buy my silly little queer book?
So....hey, everyone, wanna buy my silly little queer book?
Looking for a supernatural queer read?
🏳️🌈 F/F friends to lovers
💀 Evil cult serving a fallen god
🦅 Weird birds
👼 Queers with wings and claws
🌲 Cursed forest
🌎 Lesbians vs god for the fate of reality
Ghost Flower by Jessica Conwell
Available here:
a.co/d/bufFU4f
🏳️🌈 F/F friends to lovers
💀 Evil cult serving a fallen god
🦅 Weird birds
👼 Queers with wings and claws
🌲 Cursed forest
🌎 Lesbians vs god for the fate of reality
Ghost Flower by Jessica Conwell
Available here:
a.co/d/bufFU4f
February 22, 2024 at 4:15 PM
On that note:
Trans authors (I mean authors who are trans, NOT cis people who write about trans people), drop your book links here and I'll try to repost as many as I can throughout the day.
Cis people: Repost trans authors' book links.
Cis people who want to complain about being excluded: gtfo
Trans authors (I mean authors who are trans, NOT cis people who write about trans people), drop your book links here and I'll try to repost as many as I can throughout the day.
Cis people: Repost trans authors' book links.
Cis people who want to complain about being excluded: gtfo
Reposted by Kate Alton
Repost with your five favorite reads of this year (so far):
-The Way Up Is Death: @danhanks.bsky.social
-The Staircase in the Woods: @chuckwendig.bsky.social
-Midnight at the Houdini: @delilahsdawson.bsky.social
-The Book of Doors: Gareth Brown
-City of Stardust: Georgia Summer
-The Way Up Is Death: @danhanks.bsky.social
-The Staircase in the Woods: @chuckwendig.bsky.social
-Midnight at the Houdini: @delilahsdawson.bsky.social
-The Book of Doors: Gareth Brown
-City of Stardust: Georgia Summer
Repost with your five favorite reads of this year (so far):
- Incidents Around the House: Josh Malerman
- I Was A Teenage Slasher @sgj.bsky.social
- Horror Movie @paultremblay.bsky.social
- Stay on the Line @claymcleod.bsky.social
- Rest Stop @natcassidy.bsky.social
- Incidents Around the House: Josh Malerman
- I Was A Teenage Slasher @sgj.bsky.social
- Horror Movie @paultremblay.bsky.social
- Stay on the Line @claymcleod.bsky.social
- Rest Stop @natcassidy.bsky.social
Repost with your 5 favorite reads of this year (so far):
Incidents Around the House- Josh Malerman
The Devil By Name- @keithrosson.bsky.social
Hot Demon Bitches Near You- @maladjustined.bsky.social
This Wretched Valley- @jennykiefer.bsky.social
The Day of the Door- @laurelhightower.bsky.social
Incidents Around the House- Josh Malerman
The Devil By Name- @keithrosson.bsky.social
Hot Demon Bitches Near You- @maladjustined.bsky.social
This Wretched Valley- @jennykiefer.bsky.social
The Day of the Door- @laurelhightower.bsky.social
November 10, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Repost with your five favorite reads of this year (so far):
-The Way Up Is Death: @danhanks.bsky.social
-The Staircase in the Woods: @chuckwendig.bsky.social
-Midnight at the Houdini: @delilahsdawson.bsky.social
-The Book of Doors: Gareth Brown
-City of Stardust: Georgia Summer
-The Way Up Is Death: @danhanks.bsky.social
-The Staircase in the Woods: @chuckwendig.bsky.social
-Midnight at the Houdini: @delilahsdawson.bsky.social
-The Book of Doors: Gareth Brown
-City of Stardust: Georgia Summer
Very anxiety-laden evening, verging on a panic attack.
Trying to calm the buzzing feelings down enough to sleep, so talk to me.
Tell me your favourite random, everyday memory. 💕 Mine in comments.
#mentalhealth #anxiety #panicattack #copingstrategies #keepcalm
Trying to calm the buzzing feelings down enough to sleep, so talk to me.
Tell me your favourite random, everyday memory. 💕 Mine in comments.
#mentalhealth #anxiety #panicattack #copingstrategies #keepcalm
November 10, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Very anxiety-laden evening, verging on a panic attack.
Trying to calm the buzzing feelings down enough to sleep, so talk to me.
Tell me your favourite random, everyday memory. 💕 Mine in comments.
#mentalhealth #anxiety #panicattack #copingstrategies #keepcalm
Trying to calm the buzzing feelings down enough to sleep, so talk to me.
Tell me your favourite random, everyday memory. 💕 Mine in comments.
#mentalhealth #anxiety #panicattack #copingstrategies #keepcalm
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It’s our first official Bluesky trans pizza! If you are NOT CISGENDER and want pizza, reply here with a picture of something blue or a picture of the sky or just the word PIZZA. I’ll pick 5 winners at random and Venmo them each $25 for pizza! You have 24 hours starting now.
November 10, 2024 at 6:09 PM
It’s our first official Bluesky trans pizza! If you are NOT CISGENDER and want pizza, reply here with a picture of something blue or a picture of the sky or just the word PIZZA. I’ll pick 5 winners at random and Venmo them each $25 for pizza! You have 24 hours starting now.
Just started this - tell me: how am I supposed to put it down? I need to press pause on my life, don't I? Can I do that..?
#JonathanStrangeandMrNorrell #SusannaClarke
#JonathanStrangeandMrNorrell #SusannaClarke
November 10, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Just started this - tell me: how am I supposed to put it down? I need to press pause on my life, don't I? Can I do that..?
#JonathanStrangeandMrNorrell #SusannaClarke
#JonathanStrangeandMrNorrell #SusannaClarke