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Your Closest Ghost: An Art & Literature Journal @closestghostmag.bsky.social · Oct 1

Unfortunately, due to a lack of submissions, I won't be moving forward with publication of the first issue this month. There were several last minute withdrawals before the recent deadline leaving me with not enough to fill the journal. Thank you to everyone who wished to participate. 🩵

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Your Closest Ghost: An Art & Literature Journal @closestghostmag.bsky.social · May 7

Are you a writer, photographer, or artist whose work leans dark and nostalgic? You might consider submitting work for the first annual publication of Your Closest Ghost. The deadline to submit is September 15, 2025.

#booksky
#authorsky
#poetrysky
#literaryjournal
#artsky
#callforsubmissions

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Your Closest Ghost: An Art & Literature Journal @closestghostmag.bsky.social · Aug 11

One month to deadline!

#writingcontest
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Amber Brunsden Art @amberbrunsdenart.bsky.social · Jun 24

'Black Chapel', My New Oil Painting! OUT NOW! 10" x 12".

#art #painting #artwork #oilpainting #storm #landscape #creative

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Your Closest Ghost: An Art & Literature Journal @closestghostmag.bsky.social · Jun 23

Unfortunately no, this is a passion project. There are some great lists online though for finding writing contests that pay. 🩵

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Your Closest Ghost: An Art & Literature Journal @closestghostmag.bsky.social · Jun 22

You could also consider challenging yourself to use language outside of what's typical for dark stories. Instead of describing things by "shadow" and "moonlight", what could you replace those with? Can your closest ghost exist in a bright room?

#writingprompt
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Your Closest Ghost: An Art & Literature Journal @closestghostmag.bsky.social · Jun 22

- What if your closest ghost were someone who is still living?

- What if they were inanimate, such as a toy or even a stone?

- What if the ghost were a familiar sound or song?

- What if they were your younger self?

#writingprompt
#authorsky
#poetrysky
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Your Closest Ghost: An Art & Literature Journal @closestghostmag.bsky.social · Jun 22

As I'm reading submissions today, I've noticed that many are very literal to death/dying. These are great, and I hope you'll continue to send them. That said, I'd also like to present you with a challenge to think outside the box. I'll post some prompting questions as a thread.
#callforsubmissions

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Your Closest Ghost: An Art & Literature Journal @closestghostmag.bsky.social · Jun 22

Janet McCann and Sarah Das Gupta, if you see this I'd like to contact you about your submissions. When you have a moment, please send me a DM with your email address or reach out to me at [email protected]. Thanks!

Your Closest Ghost: An Art & Literature Journal @closestghostmag.bsky.social · Jun 22

ATTENTION TO ANYONE WHO SUBMITTED WORK BEFORE 6/22/25: While editing the Google form, I erroneously deleted the question containing your email addresses. If you would, please contact me and provide the name you used on your form so that I will be able to reach you if your submission is chosen. Tysm!

Your Closest Ghost: An Art & Literature Journal @closestghostmag.bsky.social · Jun 22

ATTENTION TO ANYONE WHO SUBMITTED WORK BEFORE 6/22/25: While editing the Google form, I erroneously deleted the question containing your email addresses. If you would, please contact me and provide the name you used on your form so that I will be able to reach you if your submission is chosen. Tysm!

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Your Closest Ghost: An Art & Literature Journal @closestghostmag.bsky.social · Jun 22

Thank you to everyone who has submitted for the first issue of Closest Ghost. I'm beginning to read what you've sent. As a friendly reminder, the deadline is September 15. I may not send responses right away. You'll hear from me by then if your work is chosen. I appreciate you!
#authorsky #poetrysky

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Your Closest Ghost: An Art & Literature Journal @closestghostmag.bsky.social · Jun 20

#authorsky
#booksky
#ghoststory
#callforsubmissions
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Your Closest Ghost: An Art & Literature Journal @closestghostmag.bsky.social · Jun 2

Yes!

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daveleeart.bsky.social @daveleeart.bsky.social · Mar 2

Fleeting Moments 1
100x150cm
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Your Closest Ghost: An Art & Literature Journal @closestghostmag.bsky.social · Jun 2

#authorsky
#booksky
#ghoststory
#callforsubmissions

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Your Closest Ghost: An Art & Literature Journal @closestghostmag.bsky.social · Jun 2

Sounds interesting!

Your Closest Ghost: An Art & Literature Journal @closestghostmag.bsky.social · May 16

Have something that's been haunting you? We'd love to read about it.

#callforsubmissions
#callforartists
#authorsky
#poetrysky
#writingchallenge

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Your Closest Ghost: An Art & Literature Journal @closestghostmag.bsky.social · May 14

This is the way. 😄

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Your Closest Ghost: An Art & Literature Journal @closestghostmag.bsky.social · May 14

Do you keep a nice home for your ghosts?

#booksky
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Mr. Joshua @pantspants.bsky.social · May 14

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Author Thomas Lockhaven @thomaslockhaven.bsky.social · May 11

If you are one of the many authors who had their books stolen by Meta etc., I hope this article helps!
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Meta's Massive AI Training Book Heist: What Authors Need to Know - The Authors Guild

Today, The Atlantic published a search tool that allows authors to check if their works are in LibGen, an illegal pirate site AI companies copied for their AI systems. This is a similar tool to the on...

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Your Closest Ghost: An Art & Literature Journal @closestghostmag.bsky.social · May 9

😂🩵

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Your Closest Ghost: An Art & Literature Journal @closestghostmag.bsky.social · May 9

I can definitely relate to having had the problem of overusing "just" when I was new to writing.

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Taco Bell Quarterly @tacobellquarterly.org · May 9

You ever heard of Literary Magazines? They never die, you can't kill them. We will be here with the cockroaches. Run towards the light many times more blinding than the midday sun and write your fucking book

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Your Closest Ghost: An Art & Literature Journal @closestghostmag.bsky.social · May 7

This is honestly so scary.

Your Closest Ghost: An Art & Literature Journal @closestghostmag.bsky.social · May 7

Are you a writer, photographer, or artist whose work leans dark and nostalgic? You might consider submitting work for the first annual publication of Your Closest Ghost. The deadline to submit is September 15, 2025.

#booksky
#authorsky
#poetrysky
#literaryjournal
#artsky
#callforsubmissions

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