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Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · Jul 17

handed the mic over to the em dash—read its response to the AI allegations in my latest for @mcsweeneys.net 🎤🎤🎤

The Em Dash Responds to the AI Allegations

“In recent months, a curious fixation has emerged in corners of academia: the em dash. More specifically, the apparent moral panic around how it is...

www.mcsweeneys.net

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Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · 11h

licking a pedialyte popsicle in the dark bitch

Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · 17h

her majesty herself @annanorth.bsky.social reveals her desk to me (and more!) on #ShowUsYourDesk TOMORROW, live from @therumpus.net IG account at 3pm ET/12pm PT! join us, bog brethren! 👑

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Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · 19h

overstimulated at trader joe’s

Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · 22h

if you’re ready to start writing or revising your book proposal now—and/or can’t attend the weekly classes of an upcoming section due to scheduling conflicts—i’m offering the opportunity to do a 1:1 generator with me, on your own time and at your own pace!

let’s get ur proposal did henny 💫

Nonfiction Manuscript Consultation with Greg Mania — The Shipman Agency

“Greg’s approach to teaching and mentorship is representative of who he is as a whole: thoughtful, compassionate, insightful, honest, and humorous. I’ve benefited from one-on-one sessions with him and...

www.theshipmanagency.com

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The Rumpus @therumpus.net · 1d

You're gonna want to climb out of your bog for this next installment of Show Us Your Desk with @gregmania.bsky.social and this month's guest @annanorth.bsky.social, author of BOG QUEEN (@bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social). We'll see you all on Tuesday, October 14 at 3 pm ET / 12 pm PT on Instagram Live.

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Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · 1d

a packed house—the only kind you should have when celebrating such a special book 👽 loved teaming up with laura warrell and talking to @ilanaslightly.bsky.social about BEINGS at @sunnysbookshop.bsky.social, it was—i have to—out of this world 🛸

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Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · 3d

four out of five times when my eyes glaze over, it’s because i’m thinking about the opening dance scene in Climax that was shot in one take

Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · 5d

saturday! we’re tearing up tarzana celebrating the release of @ilanaslightly.bsky.social’s stunning new novel at @sunnysbookshop.bsky.social 🛸 join us! 👽

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Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · 10d

bleach-to-root ratio nearing ideal proportions (cigarette mom in jersey)

Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · 11d

might treat myself and go scream with some red foxes tn

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Tajja Isen @tajjaisen.bsky.social · 17d

I spent the summer reporting this essay on why it seems harder than ever to sell a book right now—especially if it isn't a debut and comes with the dreaded "sales track." I'm grateful to the writers, agents, editors, publishers & experts who spoke to me for this piece: thewalrus.ca/the-publishi...

The Publishing Industry Has a Gambling Problem | The Walrus

Companies keep betting on the next bestseller. Literature is poorer for it

thewalrus.ca

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Nicole Chung @nicolechung.bsky.social · 12d

From birth moms & other experts, I learned how complicated openness can be—even when it's part of the plan at the start. “We talk about open adoption as if it’s okay for everyone because there are no secrets,” a birth mom & advocate said. “In reality, the hurts of open adoption are just different.”

When Adoption Promises Are Broken

Many birth mothers hope to maintain contact with their child. But their agreements with adoptive parents can be fragile.

www.theatlantic.com

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Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · 11d

WELL I’LL BE

Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · 12d

my memoir workshop kicks off this sunday, oct 5, and my humor workshop starts thursday, oct 9—spots are still available in both! get in touch with any questions and sign up!! 🍎

Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · 13d

i have 25k words of my novel written which is also the same number of hairs i've pulled from my head since i started writing it

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Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · 13d

oh hello!

Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · 14d

no tommy and i did not get married but you’ll know when we do (there will be a photo of guests showering us with tums as we exit the ceremony)

Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · 15d

does anyone else get painfully erect nipples at the delta sky club

Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · 15d

CUZ WE’RE GOING TO THE CHAPEL 💒

Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · 17d

MY OTHER BRAIN CELL IS GETTING MARRIED TOMORROW 🥹😭🥹😭🥹😭🥹😭 @tarasavelo.bsky.social

Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · 19d

me again, reminding you that i’m offering a memoir and a humor workshop in october and would love to work with you!!

i’d also appreciate it to the stars and beyond if you could help me spread the word!!! 🫶🫶🫶

Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · Sep 8

you asked and i delivered! excited to offer TWO workshops this fall with yours truly 💛

DM me for more info and to sign up!

extra-special thanks to james jeffers for making promotion less insufferable by turning it into ART 🎨💯

Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · 20d

pissed that i got my rapture gown dry-cleaned for nothing

Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · 20d

3,000 subscribers!!!! i have 3,000 forehead kisses to give! thank you!! 💌💌💌 pls subscribe to my silly substack!!!: saveourserotonin.substack.com 😘

Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · 21d

the 2025 Kia Dark Night of the Soul

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Greg Mania @gregmania.bsky.social · 24d

ICYMI 😁😁😁

The Em Dash Responds to the AI Allegations

“In recent months, a curious fixation has emerged in corners of academia: the em dash. More specifically, the apparent moral panic around how it is...