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Nura
@nur-a.bsky.social
· Feb 3
#WritersofBluesky I’m new here, my name is Nur and I’m a Marsh Arab writer living in Canada. Law is my day job, writing is my passion. I mostly write fantasy and poetry, with the occasional thriller. #writingcommunity #amquerying #fantasyindiefebruary
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There really is a George Orwell quote for everything right now:
If people cannot write well, they cannot think well, and if they cannot think well, others will do their thinking for them.
If people cannot write well, they cannot think well, and if they cannot think well, others will do their thinking for them.
September 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM
There really is a George Orwell quote for everything right now:
If people cannot write well, they cannot think well, and if they cannot think well, others will do their thinking for them.
If people cannot write well, they cannot think well, and if they cannot think well, others will do their thinking for them.
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here's a list of brands to boycott if you support a FREE PALESTINE 🍉
some are low impact, some are high impact, and some are definitely easier to boycott than others. if you're just starting to figure this boycott stuff out, start slow and give yourself grace 💜
boycott-israel.org/boycott.html
some are low impact, some are high impact, and some are definitely easier to boycott than others. if you're just starting to figure this boycott stuff out, start slow and give yourself grace 💜
boycott-israel.org/boycott.html
September 25, 2025 at 3:10 AM
here's a list of brands to boycott if you support a FREE PALESTINE 🍉
some are low impact, some are high impact, and some are definitely easier to boycott than others. if you're just starting to figure this boycott stuff out, start slow and give yourself grace 💜
boycott-israel.org/boycott.html
some are low impact, some are high impact, and some are definitely easier to boycott than others. if you're just starting to figure this boycott stuff out, start slow and give yourself grace 💜
boycott-israel.org/boycott.html
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Less than a month until #DVpit, a pitch event for marginalized creators looking to find an agent & get traditionally published! Here's a reminder of the rules!
For more guidelines & info go to dvpit.carrd.co
See you all at DVpit on October 8th, 2025!
#writersky #booksky
For more guidelines & info go to dvpit.carrd.co
See you all at DVpit on October 8th, 2025!
#writersky #booksky
September 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Less than a month until #DVpit, a pitch event for marginalized creators looking to find an agent & get traditionally published! Here's a reminder of the rules!
For more guidelines & info go to dvpit.carrd.co
See you all at DVpit on October 8th, 2025!
#writersky #booksky
For more guidelines & info go to dvpit.carrd.co
See you all at DVpit on October 8th, 2025!
#writersky #booksky
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Quick Tips for Improving Your Writing, especially when you’re feeling a lack of depth or authenticity within your characters. Use these quick tips to help you identify the issues you may be facing, and see if we can help you crack the code!
#writingadvice #writingcommunity #writingtips #writing
#writingadvice #writingcommunity #writingtips #writing
August 1, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Quick Tips for Improving Your Writing, especially when you’re feeling a lack of depth or authenticity within your characters. Use these quick tips to help you identify the issues you may be facing, and see if we can help you crack the code!
#writingadvice #writingcommunity #writingtips #writing
#writingadvice #writingcommunity #writingtips #writing
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So you've had the Call with an agent and they've offered you representation - or perhaps you have more than one offer. What are a few things you should consider before making your decision? 🧵
June 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
So you've had the Call with an agent and they've offered you representation - or perhaps you have more than one offer. What are a few things you should consider before making your decision? 🧵
Writing a thriller is so much more fun than I expected. I really never thought I’d delve into this genre. #thrillernovel #authorsofbsky #writersofbsky #booksky
July 1, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Writing a thriller is so much more fun than I expected. I really never thought I’d delve into this genre. #thrillernovel #authorsofbsky #writersofbsky #booksky
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Have questions about #DVpit? Check out our FAQ page: dvpit.carrd.co#faq
DVpit
pitch event for creators from marginalized communities.
dvpit.carrd.co
June 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Have questions about #DVpit? Check out our FAQ page: dvpit.carrd.co#faq
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DVpit is officially coming back on October 8th, 2025 and we have over 50 agents and editors excited to participate. Follow this account for all announcements and check out dvpit.carrd.co for more details and information!
#dvpit #writersky #booksky #weneeddiversebooks
#dvpit #writersky #booksky #weneeddiversebooks
June 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
DVpit is officially coming back on October 8th, 2025 and we have over 50 agents and editors excited to participate. Follow this account for all announcements and check out dvpit.carrd.co for more details and information!
#dvpit #writersky #booksky #weneeddiversebooks
#dvpit #writersky #booksky #weneeddiversebooks
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Let's talk red and yellow flags for literary agents! Here's a handy graphic to a few key warning signs - further explanations in thread. As usual, a disclaimer that this is @keslupo.bsky.social's educated opinion! 🧵
June 14, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Let's talk red and yellow flags for literary agents! Here's a handy graphic to a few key warning signs - further explanations in thread. As usual, a disclaimer that this is @keslupo.bsky.social's educated opinion! 🧵
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Imagine being invited to speak about your book about censorship & book banning but then asked not to mention Palestine.
April 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Imagine being invited to speak about your book about censorship & book banning but then asked not to mention Palestine.
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Marginalized creators! Polish up those manuscripts, #DVPit returns October 2025 on bluesky with over 40 participating agents and editors! #booksky #writersky
April 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Marginalized creators! Polish up those manuscripts, #DVPit returns October 2025 on bluesky with over 40 participating agents and editors! #booksky #writersky
“Can you believe this is *insert American city*, not BAGHDAD!!” Americans say after destroying Baghdad.
Can people stop looking at something the US government is doing and being like "omg we've become just like [insert Asian country]!!"
Cause idk how to tell you but this is just the US being the US
Cause idk how to tell you but this is just the US being the US
April 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
“Can you believe this is *insert American city*, not BAGHDAD!!” Americans say after destroying Baghdad.
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April 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Any Canadian authors with fantasy novels coming out in 2025? I’m looking to expand my never ending TBR list. #writingcommunity #authors #authorsofbluesky #canadianauthors #canada
March 30, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Any Canadian authors with fantasy novels coming out in 2025? I’m looking to expand my never ending TBR list. #writingcommunity #authors #authorsofbluesky #canadianauthors #canada
Writers of Bluesky, I need some advice on getting out of a writing slump. Please share your tried and true methods! #WritersofBlueSky #WritingCommunity
March 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Writers of Bluesky, I need some advice on getting out of a writing slump. Please share your tried and true methods! #WritersofBlueSky #WritingCommunity
A dark fantasy written by a Canadian author? I cannot get my hands on this quick enough. Congratulations @zipitelle.bsky.social on your debut book birthday!
Happy Book Birthday to @zipitelle.bsky.social’s What Wakes the Bells! Get her dark fantasy debut from Kobo, at Indigo, or from your local indie that you can find here: www.indiebookstores.ca
March 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A dark fantasy written by a Canadian author? I cannot get my hands on this quick enough. Congratulations @zipitelle.bsky.social on your debut book birthday!
Authors, I would love to hear about the happiest moment in your writing journey. Whether is the scene that makes your heart swell, or the call with the agent. What is that moment for you so far in your journey? #writingcommunity #authorsofbluesky #amquerying
March 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Authors, I would love to hear about the happiest moment in your writing journey. Whether is the scene that makes your heart swell, or the call with the agent. What is that moment for you so far in your journey? #writingcommunity #authorsofbluesky #amquerying
Authors and writers, what’s the question you love to be asked most? #writingcommunity #amquerying
March 8, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Authors and writers, what’s the question you love to be asked most? #writingcommunity #amquerying
Has anyone recently rewritten their entire novel? Did it truly end up better the second time around? #writingcommunity #booksky #amquerying
March 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Has anyone recently rewritten their entire novel? Did it truly end up better the second time around? #writingcommunity #booksky #amquerying
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Newly Updated!
60 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids
buff.ly/2XkXBCx via Mia Wenjen
#ReadYourWorld #Disability #KidLit
60 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids
buff.ly/2XkXBCx via Mia Wenjen
#ReadYourWorld #Disability #KidLit
60 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids - Pragmatic Mom
58 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids including topics such as disability and neurodiversity.
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February 17, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Newly Updated!
60 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids
buff.ly/2XkXBCx via Mia Wenjen
#ReadYourWorld #Disability #KidLit
60 Physical and Developmental Challenge Books for Kids
buff.ly/2XkXBCx via Mia Wenjen
#ReadYourWorld #Disability #KidLit
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What about rivers makes them so heavenly?
In Mandaeism, a gnostic faith from Iraq that reveres John the Baptist, rivers are nourished by heaven and their 'living water' used in weekly baptism rituals
Although holding many rivers sacred, its holy book often describes Iraq's Euphrates as 'heavenly'
In Mandaeism, a gnostic faith from Iraq that reveres John the Baptist, rivers are nourished by heaven and their 'living water' used in weekly baptism rituals
Although holding many rivers sacred, its holy book often describes Iraq's Euphrates as 'heavenly'
February 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
What about rivers makes them so heavenly?
In Mandaeism, a gnostic faith from Iraq that reveres John the Baptist, rivers are nourished by heaven and their 'living water' used in weekly baptism rituals
Although holding many rivers sacred, its holy book often describes Iraq's Euphrates as 'heavenly'
In Mandaeism, a gnostic faith from Iraq that reveres John the Baptist, rivers are nourished by heaven and their 'living water' used in weekly baptism rituals
Although holding many rivers sacred, its holy book often describes Iraq's Euphrates as 'heavenly'
This is one of the nicest illustrations I’ve seen for kid lit, and especially pleased to see this from a Canadian artist!
Thank you for this thread Debbie !
Hello I’m Elif, an llustrator based in Toronto. I’m looking for representation for #kidlitart picture books, illustrations and covers. I work with both analog and digital media.
You can find more of my work here: elifboyacioglu.wordpress.com
Hello I’m Elif, an llustrator based in Toronto. I’m looking for representation for #kidlitart picture books, illustrations and covers. I work with both analog and digital media.
You can find more of my work here: elifboyacioglu.wordpress.com
February 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
This is one of the nicest illustrations I’ve seen for kid lit, and especially pleased to see this from a Canadian artist!
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To #KidLit ILLUSTRATORS seeking representation:
Pls reply with ONE post that incl. a #KidLitArt image (include alt-text), link to your online portfolio and/or IG, other info if you can fit it in ONE post.
(***READ INSTRUCTIONS before replying 👇🏼***)
debbieohi.com/2025/02/are-...
Pls reply with ONE post that incl. a #KidLitArt image (include alt-text), link to your online portfolio and/or IG, other info if you can fit it in ONE post.
(***READ INSTRUCTIONS before replying 👇🏼***)
debbieohi.com/2025/02/are-...
February 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
To #KidLit ILLUSTRATORS seeking representation:
Pls reply with ONE post that incl. a #KidLitArt image (include alt-text), link to your online portfolio and/or IG, other info if you can fit it in ONE post.
(***READ INSTRUCTIONS before replying 👇🏼***)
debbieohi.com/2025/02/are-...
Pls reply with ONE post that incl. a #KidLitArt image (include alt-text), link to your online portfolio and/or IG, other info if you can fit it in ONE post.
(***READ INSTRUCTIONS before replying 👇🏼***)
debbieohi.com/2025/02/are-...
#WritersofBlueSky how many WIPs do you have in progress right now? If you have more than one, how do you decide where to you dedicate your writing time? #BookSky
February 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
#WritersofBlueSky how many WIPs do you have in progress right now? If you have more than one, how do you decide where to you dedicate your writing time? #BookSky
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Big shout out to all the writers and activists who made this happen! 👏 👏👏
#Breaking: Giller Foundation ends its decades-long partnership with Scotiabank
CP NewsAlert: Giller Prize cuts ties with lead sponsor Scotiabank
The Giller Prize has cut ties with its lead sponsor Scotiabank more than a year after members of the literary community began protesting the bank's ties to an Israeli arms
www.thestar.com
February 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Big shout out to all the writers and activists who made this happen! 👏 👏👏