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Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 16d
It's here!

THE ULTIMATE LIST OF SELF-PUBLISHING RESOURCES

Includes:
> Programs & tools for
+ writing, planning, manuscripts, graphic design
> Platforms
> Communities & Organizations
> Marketing
> Indie Book Reviewers & Book Bloggers

#amwriting #AuthorSky

Scroll down for more resources!
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The ultimate list of self-publishing resources for indie authors — Mary Wyrd
The ultimate list of self-publishing resources for indie authors and writers planning to self-publish.
www.marywyrd.com
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lindzmcleod.bsky.social
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."
The cover of the book is a vintage, slightly foxy red, with white font beside a large black and white ampersand.
November 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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jezconolly.bsky.social
If you love Horror and you hate cancer - please donate #horrorsky

RIP Matt
louwrites.bsky.social Ske-Lou-Ton 💀 @louwrites.bsky.social · 13h
His widow, Cat, has invited friends to leave messages and donations in his memory to Macmillan, Matt's chosen charity. I've helped set up a memorial page so please feel free to share this to anyone who knew and loved him.

www.justgiving.com/page/mattmas...
Fundraiser in Memory of Matt Mason for Macmillan Cancer Support
Help Louise Willingham raise money to support Macmillan Cancer Support
www.justgiving.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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louwrites.bsky.social
I'm very sad to share the news that our lovely @chaoticauthor.online has passed away. His ending was peaceful and surrounded with love but came far too quickly after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

I've known Matt for years. He was a warm, gentle, generous, all-weather friend. I miss him.
November 28, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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kelseyketch.bsky.social
#KoboPlus Readers!

Discover a world of Fantasy, Mythology, and Romance. Whether it be ancient Egyptian magic, Mayan curses, vampires, or ghosts. There is something for everyone!

All available in Kobo Plus!
Link in comments. ⬇️

#Readers #Books #Mythology #Fantasy #Romance 💙📚
Decision tree for Kelsey Ketch's novels.
November 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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marywyrd.bsky.social
It's here!

THE ULTIMATE LIST OF SELF-PUBLISHING RESOURCES

Includes:
> Programs & tools for
+ writing, planning, manuscripts, graphic design
> Platforms
> Communities & Organizations
> Marketing
> Indie Book Reviewers & Book Bloggers

#amwriting #AuthorSky

Scroll down for more resources!
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The ultimate list of self-publishing resources for indie authors — Mary Wyrd
The ultimate list of self-publishing resources for indie authors and writers planning to self-publish.
www.marywyrd.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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ardenpowell.bsky.social
It's Creator Day on Itchio! Today 100% of earnings go to indie creators, so it's the perfect day to stock up on ebooks. Gift them to friends for the holidays, hoard them for later, read them immediately, have books ✨🖤

All my books on Itchio: ardenpowell.itch.io
3 for $9.99: itch.io/s/146541/ard...
itch.io Creator Day! We're not taking our cut of all sales this Friday. All my ebooks available on Itchio: The Bayou: A queer southern gothic horror novella. $4 Zen Solaris and the God-Child: A queer dystopian science-fantasy short story. $2 Flesh and Bone: An MM western gothic horror-romance novella. $3 Obsidian Island: An action/adventure gay fantasy romance with horror elements. $6, and in a bundle. In the Pit of Your Stomach: An Interactive Horror Story. A choose-your-path horror story with a dozen gory dead ends.​ $3, and in a bundle. The Carnelian King and Other Stories: 15 short queer fantasy stories introducing dazzling new worlds. $4, and in a bundle.
November 28, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
FREE Shipping is GO!

Get your paws on some excellent books with free delivery 28 Nov-1 Dec. Support independent bookshops, indie booksellers (and their cats.) Bookshop.org

[Site-wide | UK only | Standard shipping]
November 28, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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aplante.com
i know WHY this is but that just makes it even more of a kick in the pants lmao
screenshot of a tumblr post from user “wildmansters” The thing that really boils my potatoes about Al in general is that I have been a creative professional for over a decade now and the devil has ALWAYS been in the details. Big and small, I've had single-person businesses rip me to shreds over how their colors turned out on newsprint, and have worked with huge companies with THICK brand guidelines with every detail of their brand identity laid out and enforced with an iron fist. But I guess all of that stuff doesn't matter anymore? Who gives a fuck if this Al generated baby has six fingers, that mom-and-pop shop is still going to use it. That rug from Temu says Happy Thanksgivirg? Oh well haha it's just a silly funny thing now (nevermind that you never would have given a B-grade item from a craft show the same consideration). I don't actually care that the Al Coca-cola ad has a truck that changes size every scene, but I can't help but think about how, if it had been some poor underpaid artist, they would have been laughed out of the building. I don't really know how to put it in a succint way but it just feels all the more obvious how much more grace and flexibility has always been possible but never offered.
November 28, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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victoriastrauss.com
A message for Unbound authors
alexdecampi.bsky.social Alex de Campi @alexdecampi.bsky.social · 1d
UNBOUND AUTHORS: Leftover copies of your books in the UK (MacMillan) warehouse will be pulped within the next week or two. DM me for a link to the warehouse stock list and contacts.

If you have no dosh, another publisher (Wilton Sq) is willing to buy the books & distribute on a 50/50 profit split
November 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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vlatinalondon.bsky.social
Honor the first Americans and support Indigenous writers. This is just a small list for so many important voices.
November 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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ramiungarwriter.bsky.social
Happy to be among such esteemed company in this starter pack.
#HorrorSky #WritingCommunity
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 3d
#HorrorWritersChat are writers of horror.

If you love to read horror & want to add horror writers to your feed, here's our Starter Pack

📚🩸

Rule: During HWC on Wednesday, ONLY share promo links/promo graphics using the outro post AFTER you've answered the questions/interacted with posts 🖤

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November 26, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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marywyrd.bsky.social
[System operational. Individual Designation: Mary]

[Role: Horror Writer.}

[Genre: Multiple.]
[Unsatifactory Answer. Probe for further data.]
[Data found: Cosmic. Gothic. Weird.]

[Probing cortex. Search: Fear/IndustrialHorror. Found. Response: Future]

#HorrorWritersChat
greethewriter.bsky.social Gree_ @greethewriter.bsky.social · 2d
[Organic Material. Booted. Nerve System. Controller Liquids. Injected.]

[Material responsive. Cranial activity. Under control.]

[Inquiry. Required for completion: TELL US, WHO YOU ARE, WHAT DO YOU WRITE, AND WHAT INDUSTRIAL HORROR IS SCARIER? OF THE PAST, OR OF THE FUTURE?]

#HorrorWritersChat
Artwork by Alexandr Konev, which is a fan rendition of Logic, the final narrative boss of Fear & Hunger 2: Termina. A rotund reactor, with a thousand blinking lights on its smooth carapace, and flanked by two, metal exhaust pipes on each side, supports an alabaster, humanoid figurine, cut into multiple geometric shapes with deep, black lines that make them look like shards of glass. Pearly white cables are draped over the figurine’s head like hair. Marble figures of exquisite detail surround the figurine. Blue butterflies dance in the foreground in rich, colourful blurs. Question One [Organic Material. Booted. Nerve System. Controller Liquids. Injected.] [Inquiry. Required for completion: TELL US, WHO YOU ARE, WHAT DO YOU WRITE, AND WHAT INDUSTRIAL HORROR IS SCARIER? OF THE PAST, OR OF THE FUTURE?] #HorrorWritersChat
November 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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stephellis.bsky.social
Blades inching closer, pierce my head
Bring the promise of eternal death,
Shatter and carve the skull-bound brain
Defile the mind, feed only pain
Neural pathways fuse as one.
I lose myself and I am done
Nothing left but an empty shell
The proof that here, we have made our Hell.

#HorrorWritersChat
greethewriter.bsky.social Gree_ @greethewriter.bsky.social · 2d
[Cranium. Reconfigured. Brain tissue. Remodelled. Nerve system. Accelerated. Prepared for Dictum.]

[Inquiry. Required for completion: “IT IS HOPELESS. MY SKIN IS FUSED TO THE COLD, METAL SLAB. INSTRUMENTS OF SILVER AND RED GLARE AT ME.” FINISH IT.]

#HorrorWritersChat
Artwork by Alexandr Konev, which is a fan rendition of Logic, the final narrative boss of Fear & Hunger 2: Termina. A rotund reactor, with a thousand blinking lights on its smooth carapace, and flanked by two, metal exhaust pipes on each side, supports an alabaster, humanoid figurine, cut into multiple geometric shapes with deep, black lines that make them look like shards of glass. Pearly white cables are draped over the figurine’s head like hair. Marble figures of exquisite detail surround the figurine. Blue butterflies dance in the foreground in rich, colourful blurs. Question Four [Cranium. Reconfigured. Brain tissue. Remodelled. Nerve system. Accelerated. Prepared for Dictum.] [Inquiry. Required for completion: “IT IS HOPELESS. MY SKIN IS FUSED TO THE COLD, METAL SLAB. INSTRUMENTS OF SILVER AND RED GLARE AT ME.” FINISH IT.] No links, covers, or self-promo! Leave that for the end! Quote the post & include the hashtag! #HorrorWritersChat
November 26, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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rossydoesdrawings.bsky.social
This was my patreon drawing from last December, and I'm thinking that this time maybe I should make some printable greetings cards/ happy holidays cards
a drawing of many goblins in winter attire as well as a pig-like creature there is a banner which reads Happy Holidays.
November 11, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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fistfulofcrits.bsky.social
And for indie game lovers we have, CALPINI (brand new!) and AfterGlow (Winner of the 2024 GMless Crit Award)
A woman with moth appendages is on a dark red background, under a red moon. There is a picture of the game alongside game information. A pastel pink, orange and purple moon sits behind a mountain. The title is AFTERGLOW and has a Winner badge alongside game information.
November 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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fistfulofcrits.bsky.social
For the D&D fans, we have the Royal Sending Service and Toe Beans: Winter Edition (puuurfect for cosy holiday one-shots)
A pale goblin woman in an anime art style infront of a bright red background. The title of ROYAL SENDING SERVICE and a letter peeking out of a post box, alongside game information. Two white cats sit on a dark blue and snowflake background with the TOE BEANS: WINTER EDITION logo. There is a picture of the contents of the game box alongside game information.
November 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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fistfulofcrits.bsky.social
I threw together a little gift guide for some of the games we make! Check it out if you like indie TTRPG and D&D supplements! #ttrpg #dnd
You can find our games, as well as geeky t-shirts, art prints and gaming related accessories here: shorturl.at/dcb3W
A purple promotional image with pastel snowflakes, the Fistful of Crits logo and the words: Holiday Gift Guide A promotional image for the game SWORN HEART featuring two medieval styled knights fighting and a picture of the booklet alongside game information.
November 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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wildhuntbooks.bsky.social
We're announcing a new submission opportunity next week. Want to hear about it first? Sign up to our occasional newsletter.

www.wildhuntbooks.co.uk/newsletter
Newsletter — wild hunt books
Sign up for the newsletter for wild hunt books, an independent publisher of fiction in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Receive news and updates about releases and projects.
www.wildhuntbooks.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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sachacoward.bsky.social
The Meowth is out of the bag.

I am currently researching and writing my next book, 'Space Invaders' a queer history of videogames.

Just like 'Queer As Folklore' this is a subject very very close to my heart. It's very bloody exciting. What a lucky sod!

Thanks @manchesterup.bsky.social!
November 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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anna-orridge.bsky.social
Just wanted to boost William's lovely idea for an anthology in Matt's honour too, in case he doesn't have a chance tonight.

#HorrorWritersChat

bsky.app/profile/that...
thatwilliambeck.bsky.social William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 2d
Just incase I miss tonight, a reminder that there's a #HorrorWritersChat anthology in the works in honour of our creator MG Mason.
DM me for anyone wishing to take part or wanting to hear more!

Have a great night everyone!
Horror Writers Chat Anthology Theme: campfire horror for adults Submit your spooky shorts to thatwilliambeck@gmail.com Deadline 31st December. Profits donated to Macmillan charity
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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stephellis.bsky.social
Keeping with the theme, thought it would be fun to share this anthology from a while back. Threads of the Infinite has a story of mine, Transcending Nature, which I fully intend to turn into longer form one day. And yes, dehumanization occurs.

#HorrorWritersChat

www.amazon.co.uk/Industrial-H...
Industrial Horror Anthology: Tales of Industrial Horror (Snowbooks Anthologies)
Buy Industrial Horror Anthology: Tales of Industrial Horror (Snowbooks Anthologies) by Edited by Dean Drinkel (ISBN: 9781911390718) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
www.amazon.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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leannareneehieber.bsky.social
THX for a great #HorrorWritersChat Gree!
AMERICA'S MOST GOTHIC: HAUNTED HISTORY STRANGER THAN FICTION is still a new release! Non-fic for ghost/horror lovers! On limited-time Nook/Kindle sale! www.barnesandnoble.com/w/americas-m...
Also, Torch & Arrow helps keep family afloat torchandarrow.etsy.com
America's Most Gothic: Haunted History Stranger than Fiction|Hardcover
Instant USA Today Bestseller From the Bram Stoker nominated author team who penned A Haunted History of Invisible Women, the first book of its kind to investigate gothic tropes that define American lo...
www.barnesandnoble.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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leannareneehieber.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat In my non-fiction co-authored with Andrea Janes, we open A HAUNTED HISTORY OF INVISIBLE WOMEN with a chapter on the horrific Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.

In my historical fiction I discuss exploitation of working-class characters + absences of women's rights & opportunity.
greethewriter.bsky.social Gree_ @greethewriter.bsky.social · 2d
[Grafting. In progress. Conveyor attachments. Plugged. Mining extraction. Tools. Inserted.]
[Spinal chord. Interwoven. Cranial examination. Reactivated.]
[Inquiry. Required for completion: INDUSTRIAL HORROR EXPLORES DEHUMANISATION. HOW WOULD YOU EXPLORE IT YOURSELF IN THE GENRE?]

#HorrorWritersChat
Artwork by Alexandr Konev, which is a fan rendition of Logic, the final narrative boss of Fear & Hunger 2: Termina. A rotund reactor, with a thousand blinking lights on its smooth carapace, and flanked by two, metal exhaust pipes on each side, supports an alabaster, humanoid figurine, cut into multiple geometric shapes with deep, black lines that make them look like shards of glass. Pearly white cables are draped over the figurine’s head like hair. Marble figures of exquisite detail surround the figurine. Blue butterflies dance in the foreground in rich, colourful blurs. [Grafting. In progress. Conveyor attachments. Plugged. Mining extraction. Tools. Inserted.] [Inquiry. Required for completion: INDUSTRIAL HORROR EXPLORES DEHUMANISATION. HOW WOULD YOU EXPLORE IT YOURSELF IN THE GENRE?] No links, covers, or self-promo! Leave that for the end! Quote the post & include the hashtag! #HorrorWritersChat
November 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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spookyxpickle.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat, ugh. My neck is tight. Today's HWC hit that uncanny nerve for me today. Nice! I might have nightmares later.

My @the-book-bazaar.com campaign, Fairy Seasons, is nearly at its initial funding goal! If anyone could share or pledge, thank you!

www.backerkit.com/c/projects/m...
November 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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garykruseauthor.bsky.social
Brilliant questions @greethewriter.bsky.social 😎🤙🏻

If you want a taste of my gritty, supernatural thrillers, my debut, Badlands is FREE on kindle until Friday!

Check out this tale of deception, betrayal and conspiracy here: mybook.to/Badlands2025

#HorrorWritersChat #thriller #horrorsky #booksky
Reviews of Badlands around the cover of the book against an ocean backdrop.
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM