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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · Mar 31

A piece by @nadinematheson.com on the recent (I think) guardian article about Black authors post 2020. V important point on commercial authors - when publishers "pick" a Black author it's often non fic or litfic. open.substack.com/pub/nadinema...

The Case Of The Missing Black Author

But are they really lost?

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Vikki M @vikkim.bsky.social · Mar 31

#writerthreads I need a word that sums up how you feel after rescuing a bumblebee from certain doom.

a man says " the floor is yours " while looking down at something

ALT: a man says " the floor is yours " while looking down at something

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Vikki M @vikkim.bsky.social · Mar 12

@mslexia.bsky.social any update on this one please? mslexia.co.uk/competitions...

Novel (Children's & Young Adult) - Competitions : Mslexia, a magazine for women's writing and women who write.

mslexia.co.uk

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Vikki M @vikkim.bsky.social · Feb 15

Love this. Thanks Sophie.

Sophie Hannah @sophiehannah.bsky.social · Feb 15

Saw this picture on X and it prompted a thread! Which I shall now attempt to reproduce here…

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Kit de Waal @kitdewaal.com · Feb 6

The beautiful London Library offers emerging writers one year’s free membership including masterclasses, networking opportunities, peer support, access to all the Library’s resources and publication in an anthology. Details below.

Please share :)

www.londonlibrary.co.uk/about-us/ll-...

Picture of the interior of the London Library, with steps, many bookcases and a glass balustrade

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Vikki M @vikkim.bsky.social · Feb 6

You know that moment when you think it’s Friday and then remember it’s only Thursday?
Yep. That.
#goingforcoffee

Vikki M @vikkim.bsky.social · Jan 31

Martha’s advice? Find a patch of sunshine and breathe.

#writersdog

Small black dog lying in sunshine on kitchen floor

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Vikki M @vikkim.bsky.social · Jan 26

Sunday sunrise. Worth getting up early for (although I confess I then went back to bed).
#writerslife

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Vikki M @vikkim.bsky.social · Jan 25

My writing companion today. I think she’s only here for the treats.
#writersdog #writerslife

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · Jan 24

I will be in Lincoln at @waterstones.bsky.social first ever children's book festival this feb. Tickets here - a GREAT lineup, go to all of it I say! #KidLitUK www.waterstones.com/category/cul...

Waterstones Children's Book Festival | Waterstones

Buy Waterstones Children's Book Festival books from Waterstones.com today. Find our best selection and offers online, with FREE Click & Collect or UK delivery.

www.waterstones.com

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Vikki M @vikkim.bsky.social · Jan 21

Sending strength to those who feel weak, courage to those who feel afraid and hugs to those who feel despair. You are not alone.

a black background with blue and green text that says it 's okay to not be okay as long as you are not giving up

ALT: a black background with blue and green text that says it 's okay to not be okay as long as you are not giving up

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Manuscript Wish List® @manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · Jan 16

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉

Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.

Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...

The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 12, 2025 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

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Cheshire Novel Prize @saranaidinecox.bsky.social · Dec 16

👀👀 can you believe it? There’s only 15 days to enter our kids prize! We close at one minute past midnight on the 1st January 2025!

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Vikki M @vikkim.bsky.social · Nov 13

Third day at our Shropshire-based writers retreat with the loveliest bunch of creative people. I think my “settling in” excuse no longer applies. #writerslife #writersretreat
#getwriting

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Vikki M @vikkim.bsky.social · Nov 3

No, the Write Magic group. You have to join their Facebook group and then you can see the information about sprints.

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Vikki M @vikkim.bsky.social · Nov 3

@writemagic.bsky.social have sprints every day. You can find them on Facebook.

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Vikki M @vikkim.bsky.social · Nov 2

Anyone other writerly folk doing #nanowrimo this month?

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Vikki M @vikkim.bsky.social · Oct 29

Another rainy day here in Dorset. Perfect for some editing with the @writemagic.bsky.social crew. Martha is supervising (in case their are treats)
#sundays

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Vikki M @vikkim.bsky.social · Oct 29

Always my favourite Friend and such a talented actor.
Aurevoir and RIP Matthew Perry
#matthewperry 💔

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Jens Notroff @jensnotroff.com · Oct 26

Oral #stories as #Indigenous #histories:

How long can stories be passed down by word of mouth? - New research suggests that #Aboriginal #Tasmanians' oral tradition tells of geological events and astronomical conditions stretching back 12,000+ years.

www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/histo...

Stories told by Aboriginal Tasmanians could be oldest recorded in the world - Australian Geographic

First Nations people in Lutruwita/Tasmania have been sharing their stories for more than 12,000 years, new research has found.

www.australiangeographic.com.au

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Vikki M @vikkim.bsky.social · Oct 25

Martha’s wondering if there are pats and treats here. Or treats and pats. Either option works for her…
#writersdog #writerslife

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Vikki M @vikkim.bsky.social · Oct 25

Well, hello there blue skiers. None of that sunshiny stuff here in Dorset at the moment but it’s okay as I have coffee and my colleagues are singing songs about rain. How many do you know?

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