Sage Tyrtle
@sagetyrtle.bsky.social
Award-winning storyteller, writer, and workshop wizard. Moth GrandSLAM champ. NPR/CBC/PBS contributor. Taught 150+ workshops for Second City, Clarion West, and more. Work in Apex Mag, The Offing. Helps writers dig up stories that stick. www.tyrtle.com
In 1984 when I was twelve I read Bright Lights, Big City and was BLOWN AWAY. I'd never seen 2nd person point of view before and was so, so, so excited that it was a possibility. Similar experience in the past 5 years when I read a collective point of view story for the first time.
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performative reading, lack of reading skills, nobody's reading anymore -- NO!
tell me about a book that changed you
for me? the *extremely* ahistorical novel, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY which I read at 13 and was like, "Oh, art can be *everything* to a maker, for good and bad"
tell me about a book that changed you
for me? the *extremely* ahistorical novel, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY which I read at 13 and was like, "Oh, art can be *everything* to a maker, for good and bad"
November 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
In 1984 when I was twelve I read Bright Lights, Big City and was BLOWN AWAY. I'd never seen 2nd person point of view before and was so, so, so excited that it was a possibility. Similar experience in the past 5 years when I read a collective point of view story for the first time.
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spoke with the executive director of my local food bank today and got this really incredible line: "if you donate 1 can of green beans, we can give away 1 can of green beans. but if you donate a dollar, we can give away 6 cans of green beans"
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
spoke with the executive director of my local food bank today and got this really incredible line: "if you donate 1 can of green beans, we can give away 1 can of green beans. but if you donate a dollar, we can give away 6 cans of green beans"
I'm usually good with understanding UK books published in the 1930s but this one befuddled me. I had to ask a British friend, who explained that the richies are so bored and so exhausted from spending money that they are placing bets on who is going to come downstairs next. GOOD LORD.
November 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I'm usually good with understanding UK books published in the 1930s but this one befuddled me. I had to ask a British friend, who explained that the richies are so bored and so exhausted from spending money that they are placing bets on who is going to come downstairs next. GOOD LORD.
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This looks really cool. Pre-ordering.
I spent over a year of my life writing this collaborative craft book with eleven other (fantastic! talented! good-looking!) writers.
"Sometimes a story emerges fully formed in your mind, and sometimes it’s an onion, requiring several ‘peels’ to get to the real, eye-watering heart of the matter."
"Sometimes a story emerges fully formed in your mind, and sometimes it’s an onion, requiring several ‘peels’ to get to the real, eye-watering heart of the matter."
November 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This looks really cool. Pre-ordering.
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Eee! Pushcart nom. from the amazing @literarymama.bsky.social for my story "Fighting Wind" which starts "Mom married Hurricane Gerald because he was strong. Passionate. Because he was too big for the car, too big for the house, too big for an office job..." Read more below:
#FlashFiction #FlashLit
#FlashFiction #FlashLit
Congratulations to our Pushcart nominees! For links to their work, visit our below blog post!
@susanperabo.bsky.social, @sagetyrtle.bsky.social, Jill Finnessy, Julie Pfeiffer, Francine Diodati, and Caedra Scott-Flaherty!
@susanperabo.bsky.social, @sagetyrtle.bsky.social, Jill Finnessy, Julie Pfeiffer, Francine Diodati, and Caedra Scott-Flaherty!
Literary Mama Pushcart Prize Nominations
The staff of Literary Mama is delighted to share our nominations for the Pushcart Prize.
Ficton: "Your Sixty Seconds" by Susan Perabo and "Fighting Wind" by Sage Tyrtle
Nonfiction: "Slicing Pe...
literarymama.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Eee! Pushcart nom. from the amazing @literarymama.bsky.social for my story "Fighting Wind" which starts "Mom married Hurricane Gerald because he was strong. Passionate. Because he was too big for the car, too big for the house, too big for an office job..." Read more below:
#FlashFiction #FlashLit
#FlashFiction #FlashLit
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Don’t be left out in the cold! BCC is reopening for previously published work in under two weeks!!
💡 November 24! 💡
💡 November 24! 💡
November 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Don’t be left out in the cold! BCC is reopening for previously published work in under two weeks!!
💡 November 24! 💡
💡 November 24! 💡
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Just saw the physical copy of this book and it's stunning; gorgeous and clean design, and the inside is full of rich craft discussions and inventive collabs with an array of VERY COOL writers!
I spent over a year of my life writing this collaborative craft book with eleven other (fantastic! talented! good-looking!) writers.
"Sometimes a story emerges fully formed in your mind, and sometimes it’s an onion, requiring several ‘peels’ to get to the real, eye-watering heart of the matter."
"Sometimes a story emerges fully formed in your mind, and sometimes it’s an onion, requiring several ‘peels’ to get to the real, eye-watering heart of the matter."
November 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Just saw the physical copy of this book and it's stunning; gorgeous and clean design, and the inside is full of rich craft discussions and inventive collabs with an array of VERY COOL writers!
WOAH WOAH WOAH @lumchanmfa.bsky.social THIS IS AMAZING
BITTER OVER SWEET by @lumchanmfa.bsky.social made @msmagazine.com's list of November 2025 Reads! buff.ly/JmWs33l
Make sure to get BITTER OVER SWEET today! buff.ly/bBDbW53
@susanschulman.bsky.social
Make sure to get BITTER OVER SWEET today! buff.ly/bBDbW53
@susanschulman.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM
WOAH WOAH WOAH @lumchanmfa.bsky.social THIS IS AMAZING
Eee! Pushcart nom. from the amazing @literarymama.bsky.social for my story "Fighting Wind" which starts "Mom married Hurricane Gerald because he was strong. Passionate. Because he was too big for the car, too big for the house, too big for an office job..." Read more below:
#FlashFiction #FlashLit
#FlashFiction #FlashLit
Congratulations to our Pushcart nominees! For links to their work, visit our below blog post!
@susanperabo.bsky.social, @sagetyrtle.bsky.social, Jill Finnessy, Julie Pfeiffer, Francine Diodati, and Caedra Scott-Flaherty!
@susanperabo.bsky.social, @sagetyrtle.bsky.social, Jill Finnessy, Julie Pfeiffer, Francine Diodati, and Caedra Scott-Flaherty!
Literary Mama Pushcart Prize Nominations
The staff of Literary Mama is delighted to share our nominations for the Pushcart Prize.
Ficton: "Your Sixty Seconds" by Susan Perabo and "Fighting Wind" by Sage Tyrtle
Nonfiction: "Slicing Pe...
literarymama.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Eee! Pushcart nom. from the amazing @literarymama.bsky.social for my story "Fighting Wind" which starts "Mom married Hurricane Gerald because he was strong. Passionate. Because he was too big for the car, too big for the house, too big for an office job..." Read more below:
#FlashFiction #FlashLit
#FlashFiction #FlashLit
SNOW SNOW SNOW SNOW SNOW EEEE HAPPY DANCING
Not a ride video - a forced rest day. Need a cassette tool to get the trainer ready to ride indoors and summer tires on the commuter still. It's beautiful to look at though.
Looking forward to sharing winter commute videos now that cold weather batteries are ordered! #cycling
Looking forward to sharing winter commute videos now that cold weather batteries are ordered! #cycling
November 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
SNOW SNOW SNOW SNOW SNOW EEEE HAPPY DANCING
Things I did yesterday instead of doomscrolling (inspired by @electrarhodes.bsky.social):
1. Sewing first sweatpants, halfway through.
2. Ate at Gujarati AYCE restaurant for @gooutsidetoday.com's birthday. (SO GOOD)
3. Got my Linux plain text editor to do my bidding.
4. Wild keyboard changes (1/2)
1. Sewing first sweatpants, halfway through.
2. Ate at Gujarati AYCE restaurant for @gooutsidetoday.com's birthday. (SO GOOD)
3. Got my Linux plain text editor to do my bidding.
4. Wild keyboard changes (1/2)
November 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Things I did yesterday instead of doomscrolling (inspired by @electrarhodes.bsky.social):
1. Sewing first sweatpants, halfway through.
2. Ate at Gujarati AYCE restaurant for @gooutsidetoday.com's birthday. (SO GOOD)
3. Got my Linux plain text editor to do my bidding.
4. Wild keyboard changes (1/2)
1. Sewing first sweatpants, halfway through.
2. Ate at Gujarati AYCE restaurant for @gooutsidetoday.com's birthday. (SO GOOD)
3. Got my Linux plain text editor to do my bidding.
4. Wild keyboard changes (1/2)
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two kinds of fabulous in one #CNF/ #memoir #writing event—super talented @sagetyrtle.bsky.social + the great folks who run WritingWorkshops.com
check it out, #writer skeeps 👇
check it out, #writer skeeps 👇
Moth GrandSLAM winner Sage Tyrtle helps you find your most powerful personal narrative. Want to write #CNF / #memoir and unsure how to start or which of your stories are the ones that will work best? Join me for this #WritingWorkshop:
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#WritingCommunity #Writer
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The Story Only You Can Tell: Finding Your Most Powerful Narrative
In this workshop, you’ll explore what makes a personal story compelling, uncover overlooked moments, and learn how to shape them into powerful narratives.
writingworkshops.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:21 PM
two kinds of fabulous in one #CNF/ #memoir #writing event—super talented @sagetyrtle.bsky.social + the great folks who run WritingWorkshops.com
check it out, #writer skeeps 👇
check it out, #writer skeeps 👇
My acceptances have soared since I started Smokelong Fitness (peer feedback from other flash writers) and I've learned a ton about my strengths and weaknesses as a writer:
It's FlashGiving! Follow @smokelong.bsky.social if you don't already, then like and share this post to get your name in the hat to win $200 holiday money. Deadline is midnight ET, November 26th! Winner chosen randomly on Nov 27th. Please tag @smokelong.bsky.social so that we know you've posted!
November 8, 2025 at 1:21 AM
My acceptances have soared since I started Smokelong Fitness (peer feedback from other flash writers) and I've learned a ton about my strengths and weaknesses as a writer:
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Submissions are open at One Story until we reach our cap of 2000. Send us your stories at: bit.ly/4oOPpGO
November 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Submissions are open at One Story until we reach our cap of 2000. Send us your stories at: bit.ly/4oOPpGO
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Moth GrandSLAM winner Sage Tyrtle helps you find your most powerful personal narrative. Want to write #CNF / #memoir and unsure how to start or which of your stories are the ones that will work best? Join me for this #WritingWorkshop:
writingworkshops.com/en-ca/produc...
#WritingCommunity #Writer
writingworkshops.com/en-ca/produc...
#WritingCommunity #Writer
The Story Only You Can Tell: Finding Your Most Powerful Narrative
In this workshop, you’ll explore what makes a personal story compelling, uncover overlooked moments, and learn how to shape them into powerful narratives.
writingworkshops.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Moth GrandSLAM winner Sage Tyrtle helps you find your most powerful personal narrative. Want to write #CNF / #memoir and unsure how to start or which of your stories are the ones that will work best? Join me for this #WritingWorkshop:
writingworkshops.com/en-ca/produc...
#WritingCommunity #Writer
writingworkshops.com/en-ca/produc...
#WritingCommunity #Writer
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Join us!!
There's still time to register for the BITTER OVER SWEET release party over Zoom with @lumchanmfa.bsky.social, @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social, and @avitusbcarle.bsky.social TOMORROW NIGHT at 7pm EST!
Register here: buff.ly/CtKtA0k
Get BITTER OVER SWEET: buff.ly/q27a4lT
@susanschulman.bsky.social
Register here: buff.ly/CtKtA0k
Get BITTER OVER SWEET: buff.ly/q27a4lT
@susanschulman.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Join us!!
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Time to polish up your essays! 📝 ⚡ 💡 Electric Literature will open for submissions in ✨Personal Narrative✨ on Monday, December 1! All submissions will be accepted through our Submittable page. Portal closes at 11:59 PM PST on Sunday, December 14, or when we receive 500 submissions.
November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Time to polish up your essays! 📝 ⚡ 💡 Electric Literature will open for submissions in ✨Personal Narrative✨ on Monday, December 1! All submissions will be accepted through our Submittable page. Portal closes at 11:59 PM PST on Sunday, December 14, or when we receive 500 submissions.
Moth GrandSLAM winner Sage Tyrtle helps you find your most powerful personal narrative. Want to write #CNF / #memoir and unsure how to start or which of your stories are the ones that will work best? Join me for this #WritingWorkshop:
writingworkshops.com/en-ca/produc...
#WritingCommunity #Writer
writingworkshops.com/en-ca/produc...
#WritingCommunity #Writer
The Story Only You Can Tell: Finding Your Most Powerful Narrative
In this workshop, you’ll explore what makes a personal story compelling, uncover overlooked moments, and learn how to shape them into powerful narratives.
writingworkshops.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Moth GrandSLAM winner Sage Tyrtle helps you find your most powerful personal narrative. Want to write #CNF / #memoir and unsure how to start or which of your stories are the ones that will work best? Join me for this #WritingWorkshop:
writingworkshops.com/en-ca/produc...
#WritingCommunity #Writer
writingworkshops.com/en-ca/produc...
#WritingCommunity #Writer
My favourite sociological fact is that people will call YOU very interesting if the conversation consists of YOU asking a thousand questions about the other person. Want to be considered interesting? Do this thing!
I've noticed a trend towards noticeable incuriousity in conversations over the last few years—if you're only going to talk about yourself, don't be surprised when people tire of listening. Asking questions (and follow up questions) is a skill! Other people are not NPCs!
Why Aren't Men Asking Women Questions on Dates?
"The cashiers at Trader Joe's ask more questions than guys on dates."
www.insidehook.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
My favourite sociological fact is that people will call YOU very interesting if the conversation consists of YOU asking a thousand questions about the other person. Want to be considered interesting? Do this thing!
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I spent over a year of my life writing this collaborative craft book with eleven other (fantastic! talented! good-looking!) writers.
"Sometimes a story emerges fully formed in your mind, and sometimes it’s an onion, requiring several ‘peels’ to get to the real, eye-watering heart of the matter."
"Sometimes a story emerges fully formed in your mind, and sometimes it’s an onion, requiring several ‘peels’ to get to the real, eye-watering heart of the matter."
November 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I spent over a year of my life writing this collaborative craft book with eleven other (fantastic! talented! good-looking!) writers.
"Sometimes a story emerges fully formed in your mind, and sometimes it’s an onion, requiring several ‘peels’ to get to the real, eye-watering heart of the matter."
"Sometimes a story emerges fully formed in your mind, and sometimes it’s an onion, requiring several ‘peels’ to get to the real, eye-watering heart of the matter."
CHECK OUT these free #SpeculativeFiction readings! See you there?
Our first November Quick Reads looks like something to be thankful for! Friday, November 7 at 12:00 noon (EST) featuring Sylvie Cathrall, Brenda W. Clough, Chelsea Conradt, K. J. Harrowick, Lindz McLeod, and Cheryl Ntumy! #SWSWQR
Register below!
www.eventbrite.com/o/strong-wom...
Register below!
www.eventbrite.com/o/strong-wom...
November 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
CHECK OUT these free #SpeculativeFiction readings! See you there?
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Reader, I was wrong. I now have a very good cup of earl grey tea to go with my chocolate, thus making the day even better
Cheney died, my favourite band played live for the first time in about 8 years, NYC elected a 34 year-old socialist for mayor, the sun is out in Wellington, and I have hazelnut chocolate. Very few ways this day could improve much more
Cheney was so evil that him dying actually lifted a curse
November 5, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Reader, I was wrong. I now have a very good cup of earl grey tea to go with my chocolate, thus making the day even better
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Don't forget that Zohran Mamdani spent his entire campaign standing proudly beside the trans community. He went to trans rights rallies just to show support. He proudly waved trans rights flags without hesitation. He refused to back down in support of trans rights. That makes me happy.
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Don't forget that Zohran Mamdani spent his entire campaign standing proudly beside the trans community. He went to trans rights rallies just to show support. He proudly waved trans rights flags without hesitation. He refused to back down in support of trans rights. That makes me happy.
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Here are the sculptures available on my shop : bisonrimant.fr
You can greatly help me by sharing this post, if you want to ✌️
You can greatly help me by sharing this post, if you want to ✌️
October 31, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Here are the sculptures available on my shop : bisonrimant.fr
You can greatly help me by sharing this post, if you want to ✌️
You can greatly help me by sharing this post, if you want to ✌️