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Blythe Terrell @blytheterrell.bsky.social · 21h

Reposting myself, which is a very cool thing to do, trust me.

If you'll be at #SciWri25 next weekend in Chicago, come see this fun panel I'm on!

Blythe Terrell @blytheterrell.bsky.social · 14d

Going to #SciWri25?? Come to the panel I'm on!

We'll be talking about lessons for science journalists from radio, standup, Shakespeare & fiction. I've heard the presentations from the rest of the panelists, and it's gonna be 🔥

1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9!

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Kathryn Jepsen (she/her) @grimkat.bsky.social · 5d

Someone (this company) didn’t read Little Eyes bookshop.org/p/books/litt...

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Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 16d

300 cc's of weapons-grade serotonin straight to the frontal cortex

I have ASCENDED

Tim Dickinson @timdickinson.bsky.social · 16d

I'll leave you from Portland with one last video of the @unpresidentedbrass.bsky.social, the unofficial house band of #NoKings

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Matt Shipman (he/him) @shiplives.bsky.social · 19d

Apparently Bluesky is seeing an influx of new users. Welcome!

If you're interested in science, journalism, and/or science writing, here are a bunch of folks worth following.
go.bsky.app/7Z8u31b

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M. R. Robinson @mruthrobinson.bsky.social · Oct 2

TWO YEARS OF OTHERSIDE! Thank you, everyone, for all your support (and for bearing with all of the posts, sorry, we’re just so excited!). The last four days have been… surreal. Not to sound like a hopeless sap, but it means a lot to see all this support for queer art right now. Thank you, thank you.

OTHERSIDE @othersidespec.bsky.social · Oct 2

WE DID IT!! WE HIT OUR $11K STRETCH GOAL—we are officially funded for TWO YEARS! You all did that in FOUR DAYS. We're emotional at the resounding support for queer stories, poems, and art. Thank you 💜

AND we revealed a further stretch goal as well! 👀

www.kickstarter.com/projects/hyb...

Over a hazy purple background, there's the header "stretch goals." The first three goals, of $6900, $8300, $9700 and $11000 are now illuminated in rainbow with a picture of an open lock next to them. The remaining goals of $12000 (Reprints!) and $13000 (More Art!) and $14000 (Nonfiction!) show a closed lock next to them.

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Kathryn Jepsen (she/her) @grimkat.bsky.social · Oct 1

That’s actually my recorded webinar! Here’s the link to the upcoming class: community.the-efa.org/events/Event...

Editorial Freelancers Association

Science communication must attract the reader’s attention, hold that attention while conveying important information, and deliver on its promises to come to a satisfying conclusion. In this six-week course, we’ll look to the worlds of journalistic editing, fiction editing, and academic editing for essential tools to ensure that a piece of science writing works from beginning to end. ($350 for guests, $280 for members. Early bird discount: Register before July 29 and get 10% off!)

community.the-efa.org

Kathryn Jepsen (she/her) @grimkat.bsky.social · Sep 30

Starting next week! I’m teaching a six-week asynchronous class on editing science writing for the public: community.the-efa.org/event/effect...

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Kathryn Jepsen (she/her) @grimkat.bsky.social · Sep 30

I’m so sorry, Cislyn

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com.web.brid.gy · Sep 20

They Tried to Snuff Out Hawaii’s Native Board Game. Meet the Man Keeping It Alive

Kōnane was once a national pastime, played by peasants and rulers alike. Now John Kaʻohelauliʻi has made it his mission to bring it back

www.rollingstone.com

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Kathryn Jepsen (she/her) @grimkat.bsky.social · Sep 15

I loved your story at Writers With Drinks! I just finished Sheine Lende (had to read Elatsoe first!). Thank you for writing these fantastic books!

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kobayashi ḫamṭu @mattboot.bsky.social · Sep 14

spotted at Logan airport. i hope they are equally enthusiastic about fermions

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Cast of Wonders @castofwonders.org · Sep 13

Want to know how the Stage 2 process works at CoW? At this point, stories have been read and recommended by multiple readers. Sometimes everyone loves them at Stage 1, sometimes opinions are more mixed, but if any of the team indicate they see something special, it usually goes up.

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The Skiffy and Fanty Show @skiffyandfanty.com · Sep 12

And we're live!

Come join us as we chat with Thomas Ha about his new book, Uncertain Sons and Other Stories!

Learn about his book, writing, and more. Join us now!

twitch.tv/alphabetst...

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Cislyn Smith @cislyn.bsky.social · Sep 7

And that submission link is...
smallwondersmag.com/submissions/

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Shoreline of Infinity @shoreinf.bsky.social · Aug 22

This advice probably helps in any form of storytelling.

Dave Chisholm @davechisholmcomics.com · Aug 19

Not really made FOR my BlueSky followers but might be helpful or not

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Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · Aug 18

Another Hugo Award has successfully passed through the airport after a thorough inspection.

Xray of suitcase with a Hugo award in it

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Kathryn Jepsen (she/her) @grimkat.bsky.social · Aug 17

Best session title of WorldCon

Slide with the text “Who gave this robot a gun?”

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Kathryn Jepsen (she/her) @grimkat.bsky.social · Aug 16

Thank you for the lovely table talk!

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Kathryn Jepsen (she/her) @grimkat.bsky.social · Aug 15

OMG @charliejane.bsky.social, what a magical, magical time. Also, hooray for these!

The books “Lessons in Magic and Disaster” and “Automatic Noodle”

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Topher @anisotoph.bsky.social · Aug 14

Providing security for @marthawells.com today.

Murderbot stands behind Ms Wells as she autographs books at World Con.

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PBS @pbs.org · Aug 7

An update from us here at PBS 💙

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PseudoPod @pseudopod.org · Aug 2

This. We see a lot of stories with beautiful prose, but sometimes they fall flat because they just don’t grab us in the horror feels.

And conversely, sometimes we see less-than-perfect writing which DOES grab us, and sometimes we opt to work with those people…

Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · Jul 31

Unsolicited writing advice, no: 1276:
The secret to writing success is *to make the reader feel something.* It doesn't matter how beautiful your prose is, or how clever your premise is if the reader feels nothing for your characters or your story.

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Kathryn Jepsen (she/her) @grimkat.bsky.social · Jul 28

clarkesworldmagazine.com/ha_05_24/

The Brotherhood of Montague St. Video by Thomas Ha

Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.

clarkesworldmagazine.com

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Kathryn Jepsen (she/her) @grimkat.bsky.social · Jul 28

A reason to read @thomasha.bsky.social today…

Preeti Chhibber @runwithskizzers.bsky.social · Jul 28

Eros (an Indian film production company) is taking a 12 year old Bollywood movie that was originally a tragedy and using AI to alter the ending into a happy one and rereleasing it into theaters. And if that wasn’t bad enough, they didn’t tell the director they were doing it?? This is fucking awful??

AI-Altered ‘Raanjhanaa’ Ending Escalates Eros-Aanand L. Rai Dispute Over Creative Rights: ‘Indian Cinema Now Stands at Its Own Inflection Point’

Eros International and director Aanand L. Rai clash over AI-altered 'Raanjhanaa' ending, with both sides citing legal rights and creative ethics.

variety.com

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Peppermint Waffles @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · Jul 25

The motion to add poetry to the Hugo Awards has passed. Thank you to everyone who has shown support, discussed this award, sat through business meetings, and nominated/voted in the Hugo Awards. This is a huge, huge deal to poets. I am actually a bit teary. <3 #poetryhugo poetryhugo.com

Speculative Poetry Initiative

What Are the Hugo Awards and Who Can Participate?

poetryhugo.com

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