Riv Begün
@rivbegun.bsky.social
Writer ✍ of multigenerational stories, historical fiction, and more I she/her l
POSSE Foundation
alum | repped by Hillary Fazzari
POSSE Foundation
alum | repped by Hillary Fazzari
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Nothing, absolutely nothing is permanent so it really is critical to reach for your dreams and make the art you always intended to make.
January 9, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Nothing, absolutely nothing is permanent so it really is critical to reach for your dreams and make the art you always intended to make.
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The Authors Guild exists to support working writers.
Learn what we're doing about AI:
authorsguild.org/advocacy/art...
Join us to stop book banning:
authorsguild.org/resource/sto...
authorsguild.org/advocacy/
Learn what we're doing about AI:
authorsguild.org/advocacy/art...
Join us to stop book banning:
authorsguild.org/resource/sto...
authorsguild.org/advocacy/
Advocacy - The Authors Guild
Pillars of Our Mission Learn where we stand on core issues affecting writers. Copyright We are dedicated to preserving effective copyright protection so authors can make a living writing. Learn More F...
authorsguild.org
November 13, 2024 at 3:44 PM
The Authors Guild exists to support working writers.
Learn what we're doing about AI:
authorsguild.org/advocacy/art...
Join us to stop book banning:
authorsguild.org/resource/sto...
authorsguild.org/advocacy/
Learn what we're doing about AI:
authorsguild.org/advocacy/art...
Join us to stop book banning:
authorsguild.org/resource/sto...
authorsguild.org/advocacy/
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In honor of rebuilding the #kidlit #YaLit community here, you can AMA!
-comment by Fri, Nov 22 5:00 ET with a question about publishing, craft, the industry, etc - silly, funny questions welcome!
-No pitching allowed. Let’s save that for future pitch events
-limit to 1 question per person
-comment by Fri, Nov 22 5:00 ET with a question about publishing, craft, the industry, etc - silly, funny questions welcome!
-No pitching allowed. Let’s save that for future pitch events
-limit to 1 question per person
November 19, 2024 at 5:18 PM
I'm on BlueSky to connect with more writers and to see how the community develops
November 20, 2024 at 4:11 PM
I'm on BlueSky to connect with more writers and to see how the community develops
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Happy Book Birthday and congrats to UP PERISCOPE! by @jenswanbooks.bsky.social & @veronicajamisonart.bsky.social, which was just selected a K-12 "Outstanding Science Trade Book for 2025" by the CBC-NSTA, & received a ⭐starred review⭐ from SLJ who called it "An outstanding choice"!
November 19, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Happy Book Birthday and congrats to UP PERISCOPE! by @jenswanbooks.bsky.social & @veronicajamisonart.bsky.social, which was just selected a K-12 "Outstanding Science Trade Book for 2025" by the CBC-NSTA, & received a ⭐starred review⭐ from SLJ who called it "An outstanding choice"!
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This would be a great weekend to buy a diverse #kidlit book, or one that's been banned. Buy many!
If institutions like schools & libraries are going to be under even more pressure not to purchase diverse books in years to come, individuals need to say "We want these" to support authors & sales.
If institutions like schools & libraries are going to be under even more pressure not to purchase diverse books in years to come, individuals need to say "We want these" to support authors & sales.
November 8, 2024 at 6:33 PM
This would be a great weekend to buy a diverse #kidlit book, or one that's been banned. Buy many!
If institutions like schools & libraries are going to be under even more pressure not to purchase diverse books in years to come, individuals need to say "We want these" to support authors & sales.
If institutions like schools & libraries are going to be under even more pressure not to purchase diverse books in years to come, individuals need to say "We want these" to support authors & sales.
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If you're wondering about the impact of the election on publishing, here's an early reaction from the American Booksellers Association:
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
ABA CEO Warns of New Challenges Post-Election
In a letter to members following the 2024 election, American Booksellers Association CEO Allison Hill voiced concerns about the future of the government's lawsuit against Amazon and the possibility of...
www.publishersweekly.com
November 7, 2024 at 10:35 PM
If you're wondering about the impact of the election on publishing, here's an early reaction from the American Booksellers Association:
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
I'm new to the app and looking for community! How do I find other writers?
November 20, 2024 at 10:29 AM
I'm new to the app and looking for community! How do I find other writers?
Introduce yourself as a TV character:
November 14, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Introduce yourself as a TV character: