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R.B. Brannagh
@rbbrannagh.bsky.social
MG and YA fantasy writer. I love all the magical, witchy stories with found families and fierce friendships.
Chronically ill, neurodivergent, queer anxiety monster.
Big fan of puppies, naps, and potatoes.
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Pinned
I constantly need reminding of this. I get in my own way everytime.
#writing #writingcommunity #writerslife
My writing companion decided today was not going to be a day for story fun.
Workmen making loud noises in the scary room (bathroom) were far more important!
#writingcommunity
#writingcompanion
#dogsky
September 2, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I've been thinking about stories that have inspired me this week.

The first fantasy stories I discovered for myself were by @tamorapierce.bsky.social - The Circle of Magic and the Song of The Lioness series.

They lit the first sparks of Magic in me ✨️

#writingfantasy
#writingcommunity
#kidlit
August 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A day late, oops!

This week I'm focusing on my characters - who are they, what kind of magic do they have, how will they use it, etc?

I'm really enjoying digging in to who they are!

#queerwriters
#lgbtqwriters
#writingcommunity
#writingfantasy
#kidlit
#queerwriters Monday: Goals Day!

What do you hope to accomplish this week? Can be anything, big or small! Let us know so we can cheer you on!

#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
August 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Ask the Agent Question of the Day: Can you explain the “Anti-AI” clauses that should be in agency agreements and publishing contracts?

Well, I can try. Sorry, it’s long! (This is as succinct a summation as I can give of years worth of work and 100s of documents!)

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💬 0  🔁 0  ❤️ 3 · Hello Jenn! Can you please explain the anti-AI clauses that should be in contracts for agents (and publishers too) and how we can ask our agent to include one if there isn’t one in…
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August 25, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Working on my magic system today ✨️
Figuring out what fun things it can do, and how my characters can use it 🔮
I love this part of the #writing process!

#amwriting
#fantasy
#writingfantasy
#kidlit
#writingcommunity
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August 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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✨WE ARE LIVE!✨

Almost 400 amazing items are available to help #KidLit4Ceasefire families survive the genocide in Gaza!

322 still without bids:
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August 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you.
Who's coming to save you?
August 22, 2025 at 1:55 PM
When working on ideas & pre-writing/planning things, I need silence.

But when I'm actually drafting, I can't focus without music. Nothing with lyrics, usually an ambient soundtrack or something.

Anyone else need silence, or certain kinds of sounds to write?

#writingcommunity
#writing
#fantasy
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August 22, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Definitely need this reminder at least weekly 😅
Reminder: DO REGULAR BACKUPS. If you have an automated backup system, check to make sure it's actually working. #WriterSky #KidLit
August 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Doing some fun writerly things, researching local folklore & mythology for my Pendle witches inspired storyverse 🧙🏼‍♀️🔮✨️

#writing
#writingfantasy
#fantasy
#writingcommunity
#wip
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August 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Any book reviewers, teachers, book sellers, or librarians out there who might be interested in a fun picture book that tackles anxiety?

ABSOLUTELY NO WORRIES is up on #Netgalley!

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#books #kidlit #BookSky #picturebooks #teachers #librarians
August 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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📣Announcing #PreDV and #DVParty!📣

Excited to bring back #PreDV & #DVParty leading up to #DVPit!

Practice your pitches during #PreDV on Mon, Sept 29, 2025!

Get to know your fellow participants during #DVParty from Oct 2-Oct 7!

Follow this account or dvpit.carrd.co for all official announcements!
August 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
As part of my #writing process, I create GMC tables for each of the characters/groups that play a significant part of the story.

It helps me stay on track & keep their actions & behaviours focused 🎯

#writingcommunity
#fantasy
#kidlit
#wip
August 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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✨Please share and bookmark!✨

In one week the We The People Summer fundraiser will begin to benefit #KidLit4Ceasefire families in Gaza and immigrant and trans rights!

www.32auctions.com/WeThePeopleS...

+ A small thread of other ways to help that are now live and will be live long-term:
August 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
My goal for this week is to play around with my story universe a bit more, fleshing out the timeline that will connect my 3 series, focusing on how magic evolves through them ✨️🔮

#queerwriters
#writingcommunity
#lgbtqwriters
#fantasy
#writingfantasy
#queerwriters Monday: Goals Day!

What do you hope to accomplish this week? Can be anything, big or small! Let us know so we can cheer you on!

#WritingCommunity #lgbtqwriters
August 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Life has been life-ing hard & left me with no creative spoons for a good while.

BUT!

I've finally started having story ideas again & I'm ridiculously excited about it! ✨️

#writing #wip #storyideas #writingfantasy
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August 18, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Books by Black authors for this month and every month ❤️

Read Black books all year round
#blackbooksky #booksky #fantasybooksky #blackhistorymonth
February 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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It’s Black history everyday in my house. Here are a few pictures of my bookshelf to give you some ideas of book you may want to read this month, from many different genres. #blackbooksky #booksky
February 2, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Fantasy, Romance and Poetry books by black authors #booksky #blackbooksky
February 2, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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If you are a BLACK INDIE AUTHOR, reply to this tweet with a blurb about your book and a link of where to purchase it. If you are a reader please repost this! #booksky #blackbooksky #diversebooks #blackhistorymonth
February 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Maya Angelou’s words ignited change & her resilience inspired generations. A poet, activist & storyteller, she turned pain into power & gave voice to the unheard.

Listen so her wisdom may continue to inspire us in the fight for justice & equality.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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'Still I Rise' by Maya Angelou (1987, Live performance)
YouTube video by Literature Today - and Yesterday...
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February 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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For #BlackHistoryMonth we're offering 40% OFF Haymarket Books on the Struggle for Black Liberation
40% OFF Haymarket Books on the Struggle for Black Liberation
Black History Month is not only a celebration of the rich history of Black life, politics, culture, and struggle. It is also a reminder to engage every day with that history as we ...
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February 1, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The birthday celebrations continue with a trip to a Christmas market!

We had fondue, waffles, churros, & hot chocolate! I got spoiled with lots of little gifts too 🥰 Feeling very loved & festive 💖
November 27, 2024 at 11:32 PM
It's my birthday eve! Another year around the sun completed!

Ngl - it's been a hard year. But I'm excited & optimistic about my next rotation. Hopefully, it's filled with all the magic, writing, & books! Also snacks.
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November 24, 2024 at 12:16 AM