Maybe it's still happening. But maybe writers, you have to love them, appreciate the ease of a prepackaged network that they could slip into, like the back of a class without being noticed until they decide to participate.

They don't want to build the classroom and the desks themselves.

#literarytwitter #literarycommunity #litworldproblems

I complain a lot about how #literarytwitter never migrated to Mastodon, but if you actually look back, you can find a lot of people who did create accounts in the November 2022 event—they just didn't stay. Probably because the literary community as a network didn't exist.

So that raises the question: at what point did the literary community develop on Twitter? It didn't exist ab initio, it developed over time. But that didn't happen here. Why?

#litworldproblems #literarycommunity

Authors: want to know how to give your book the best chance of being chosen by Australian libraries? One of my favourite places is my local library. Not just because of all the wonderful librarians and the books I get to borrow, but I also get the buzz of seeing my own books on the recently returned shelf, or hear that my farm memoir is being enjoyed or dissected by another bookclub. This week too, Australian authors received our Lending Rights notification (the annual payment AU authors receive if there are at least 50 copies of your book available in AU libraries). There are many reasons why it's important for authors (trad and indie!) to work on building library demand for our books, and for all the writers who have asked me how to go about it, I've created a handy online course with all the info, tips, links, registration pages, list of distributors, marketing ideas and downloads you need to give you and your book the best chance at Australian library success. You can access the course at www.boldauthors.com - hope it helps you achieve your goals!

https://www.boldauthors.com/courses/howtogetyourbookintoaustralianlibraries

#authors #writingcommunity #libraries #Australia #author #amwriting #authortips #library #authorbusiness #BoldAuthors #CreativeAustralia #WritersAustralia #indieauthor #indieauthors #literarycommunity #AuthorsAustralia
#AustralianAuthors #AustralianAuthor

Authors: want to know how to give your book the best chance of being chosen by Australian libraries? One of my favourite places is my local library. Not just because of all the wonderful librarians and the books I get to borrow, but I also get the buzz of seeing my own books on the recently returned shelf, or hear that my farm memoir is being enjoyed or dissected by another bookclub. This week too, Australian authors received our Lending Rights notification (the annual payment AU authors receive if there are at least 50 copies of your book available in AU libraries). There are many reasons why it's important for authors (trad and indie!) to work on building library demand for our books, and for all the writers who have asked me how to go about it, I've created a handy online course with all the info, tips, links, registration pages, list of distributors, marketing ideas and downloads you need to give you and your book the best chance at Australian library success. You can access the course at www.boldauthors.com - hope it helps you achieve your goals!

https://www.boldauthors.com/courses/howtogetyourbookintoaustralianlibraries

#authors #writingcommunity #libraries #Australia #author #amwriting #authortips #library #authorbusiness #BoldAuthors #CreativeAustralia #WritersAustralia #indieauthor #indieauthors #literarycommunity #AuthorsAustralia
#AustralianAuthors #AustralianAuthor

Hi folks. I'm a poet, writer, and teacher offering online & video call classes for writers. #poetry #cnf #poems #writing #literarycommunity #writers

Today’s featured work from Issue No. 01 is the captivating #shortstory “In the Mouth” by Aaron Calvin. Anyone else get hints of Raymond Carver?

Read it here: bit.ly/3Z9bjIa

#shortstories #shortfiction #creativewriting #featuredwriters #literature #literary #literaryfiction #literarymagazine #litmaglove #litmag #litmags #litmagazine #literaryjournal #literarycommunity #writingcommunity #writing #dentist #dental #writings #fiction #magazine #writersofmastodon

The autumn Meanjin cover was revealed today and I’m so excited to have a piece in it! It’s a memoir about gardening and family and trauma and love, and I’ve been waiting literally YEARS for it to see the light of day. Can’t wait! Out 16 March #Meanjin #LiteraryCommunity #auslit #memoir

We had such an amazing turnout with submissions (828!!!) for our first issue!

Thank you to everyone who shared their work with us! We can’t wait to show y’all what we’ve got cookin’ for this inaugural release!

#litmag #litmags #litmagazine #LiteraryCommunity #literarymagazine #literarymagazines #literarymag #literarymastodon #writingcommunity #writersofmastodon #poetrycommunity #poetsofmastodon #artistsonmastodon #artistsofmastodon

Only 4️⃣ DAYS LEFT to submit your #poetry, #shortfiction, #nonfiction, & #visualart for our first issue! Send in your work by Jan. 15 @ 11:59pm PST!

https://bit.ly/3Qm5La4

#litmagazines #litmag #litmags #literarymagazinesubmissons #submissionsopen #poetrycommunity #WritingCommunity #LiteraryCommunity #writers #writersofmastodon #poetsofmastodon #artistsonmastodon #litmagsubmission #litmagsubmissions

Technology. 😳 #technology #book #books #read #LiteraryCommunity #authors #children #kids #library #fun #funny #lol#hahaha #Monday ##MondayFun #MondayFunday #batteries #writingcommunity

Inaugural issue of Arboreal Literary Magazine out on February 15.

#literarymag #literarymagazines #litmag #litmags #PoetryMags #poetry #visualart #shortfiction #LiteraryCommunity #writingconmunity #poetrycommunity #artistsofmastadon #writersofmastadon #poetsofmastodon

(Part 2/?)

The fear changes its outer shell, accordingly; it wears many masks.

At times it shows up as Doubt; dressed up in a blue gown, faded and wrinkled.

And there are times when it shows up as Hate; a deep red, intense and unpredictable.
...

Part 3 coming soon 😎 👍

#LiteraryCommunity #literary #Literature #writingcommunity #poetry #vss365 #vss

(Part 2/?)

The fear changes its outer shell, accordingly; it wears many masks.

At times it shows up as Doubt; dressed up in a blue gown, faded and wrinkled.

And there are times when it shows up as Hate; a deep red, intense and unpredictable.
...

Part 3 coming soon 😎 👍

#LiteraryCommunity #literary #Literature #writingcommunity #poetry #vss365 #vss

So, here’s a story
I recently discovered that I have let fear run my life, thus far; for a good majority of the time.
…
Part 2 coming soon ✌️😎

#LiteraryCommunity #literary #literature #writingcommunity #poetry #vss365 #VSS

I’d like to make a more conscious and in depth reading of #Dracula, so I’ve been researching about #BramStoker. Get ready because soon enough I’ll be posting some interesting facts I found about him!

#Bookstodonn #Booksof2022 #LiteraryCommunity #Literature #Gothic

Question for the publishers out there. Literary mags, newspapers, trad books:

Are you taking any steps to ensure submissions are not written by AIs?

I’ve never read a single submission guideline that said this isn’t allowed. Could this be related to the spike in submissions?

#WritingCommunity #Publishers #CLMP #LiteraryCommunity

Deadline for Sweet’s flash cnf contest is TOMORROW! $500 prize, $10 entry fee. Send us your amazing flash! https://sweetlit.submittable.com/submit?fbclid=IwAR1oJrFRXtGlS2O82e4C4SkyRSqGfSUzHc7CUU_enFS1nV8GXbZvprgjd64&mibextid=Zxz2cZ #cnf #creativewriting #literarycommunity #writingcontest

✡️✨ LITERARY GET-TO-KNOW-ME ✨✡️

1. The Golem and the Wondrous Deeds of the Maharal of Prague - Yudl Rosenberg

2. The Golem Verses - Diane R. Wiener

3. I Am Spock - Leonard Nimoy

4. Me - Elton John

5. Yentl the Yeshiva Boy - Isaac Bashevis Singer

6. Sunday in the Park with George (OBC) - James Lapine; music & lyrics by Sondheim

7. Death Wins A Goldfish: Reflections From A Grim Reaper’s Yearlong Sabbatical - Brian Rea

#7Books #LiteraryCommunity #bookstodon #actuallyautistic #Mazeldon

LITERARY-TO-KNOW-ME
1. The Golem and the Wondrous Deeds of the Maharal of Prague - Yudl Rosenberg
2. The Golem Verses - Diane R. Wiener
3. I Am Spock - Leonard Nimoy
4. Me - Elton John
5. Yentl the Yeshiva Boy - Isaac Bashevis Singer
6. Sunday in the Park with George (OBC) - James Lapine; music & lyrics by Sondheim
7. Death Wins A Goldfish: Reflections From A Grim Reaper’s Yearlong Sabbatical - Brian Rea
#7Books #LiteraryCommunity #bookstodon

#7Books to know me:

I think I have to start with the books I’ve written, because they will reveal who I am (or at least was when I wrote them) most fully:
1. Jailbreaking the Goddess, #LasaraFirefoxAllen
2. Sexy Witch, #LasaraFirefox
3. Disjointed, #LasaraAllen #RobertAllen and #NicoGamacheKocol
4. We Were Witches, #ArielGore
5. I and Thou, #MartinBuber
6. Living My Life, #EmmaGoldman
7. From Earth Spirits to Sky Gods, #BruceLerro
#lit #WritingCommunity #Books #LiteraryCommunity