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Aimee Liu @aimeeliu.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

I just want to say that Hoon Lee is jaw-droppingly great AND has a role that’s brilliant and stunningly written in East of Eden. Finally, truth about the Chinese American experience in mainstream media. Thank you Zoe Kazan! www.imdb.com/title/tt2109...

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Aimee Liu @aimeeliu.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Writing a nonfiction proposal? This advice from literary agent Dara Kaye will help. Full video at MFALore.com here: open.substack.com/pub/mfalore/...

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Aimee Liu @aimeeliu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#Writingcommunity Don't miss #literaryagent Anna Sproul-Latimer’s Inside Scoop on the Changes in #BookPublishing today with a particular focus on fiction and memoir. Anna was willing to discuss real numbers and deals with a candor you rarely find in #bookbusiness! open.substack.com/pub/mfalore/...

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Lit Agent Anna Sproul-Latimer’s Inside Scoop on the Changes in Book Publishing Today

A recording from Aimee Liu's live video series for writers who want to get Well Published!

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 29/09/2026

Reporting fake loans to the Federal Election Commission is illegal. The main advantage of doing so is that it can make a campaign appear stronger than it actually is.

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The mysterious millions powering a Nevada Republican’s bid for Congress

David Flippo, who has reported funneling nearly $2.5 million to his campaigns, has repeatedly failed to file financial disclosure forms since 2023.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

JUST NOW: A confused, clearly not-there McConnell votes “AYE” after almost voting NO with Dems but getting *corrected* by handlers around him

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California Dreamin’… 😎 @jerasikehorn.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The next No Kings on October 17 is all about promoting “unprecedented early voting” for the midterms…👇 LET’S DO THIS! 😎✨

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Aimee Liu @aimeeliu.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

BEWARE AND SHARE THIS ALERT: Elon Musk has set up a fake website – votesafe .org – that collects your information while falsely claiming to help you register to vote in the midterms. It’s designed to mimic vote.org (the legitimate site run by a registered non-profit organization)

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Aimee Liu @aimeeliu.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

#writingcommunity I love this #story checklist because it applies to most compelling stories, including #fiction and #memoir. I will unpack it here by annotating the prologue in #MyBrilliantFriend, but do try it with your own work. open.substack.com/pub/mfalore/...

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A Story Opening Checklist from Elena Ferrante

Follow this revision challenge to power up your opening pages

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Aimee Liu @aimeeliu.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

#writingcommunity This week's free #writingprompt at #mfalore is about #bullying As you contemplate the image, picture the struggle between Bully and Bullied. It could be a memory, or fiction. Now develop the scene in layers: open.substack.com/pub/mfalore/...

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Writing Prompt: BULLY

Visual inspiration + mental exercise to start your writing week

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Aimee Liu @aimeeliu.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

#authors #booktours ain’t what they used to be, but they are still essential and, for many authors, they’re the most fun part of #bookpromotion. Also, if you have a book coming out next year, you need to be thinking about your tour NOW. These tips are ESSENTIAL to know:

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Plan Your 2027 Book Tour Now!

Q/A with indie book publicist Cassie Mannes Murray

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

In 1971, Daniel Ellsberg leaked The Pentagon Papers exposing the lies told to the public about the disastrous Viet Nam war, forever becoming a hero in history. Now... someone PLEASE leak #TheEPSTEINFiles & end the biggest coverup scandal of all-time! 🙏

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Charlie Sykes @sykescharlie.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

In a remotely rational universe, a declaration of delusional imperial ambition would be a rather big story. But such is the measure of our derangement that you may have missed this: “Trump says he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory.” charliesykes.substack.com/p/no-not-nea...

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"No, not nearly long enough"

Trump shrugs off ghastly conditions on his "ship of horrors"

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Aimee Liu @aimeeliu.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

#writingcommunity Many #literaryagents rely on outside readers and associates to filter incoming submissions. Here are some practical tips for getting your book straight to the agent.

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How to Get Your Book Past Literary Agency Gatekeepers

These tips will help you fast-track your pitch to top agents

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fraugenau.bsky.social @fraugenau.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

The president of the United States is a rapist.

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Dan DeFreest @dandefreest.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Blanche was confirmed as AG. Just a reminder: The last time a president appointed an attorney he had personal ties to, was when Nixon appointed his law partner and campaign manager John Mitchell. Mitchell ended up disbarred and spent 2 yrs in prison for his role as AG protecting Nixon.

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NPR @npr.org · 08/08/2026

This month brings riveting novels about dogs, Hollywood stars, small towns and characters with bigger woes than just the sweltering summer heat and humidity.

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13 new books in August will get you through the dog days of summer

This month brings riveting novels about dogs, Hollywood stars, small towns and characters with bigger woes than just the sweltering summer heat and humidity.

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Aimee Liu @aimeeliu.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Revision Challenge: Does Your Story Have a Proportion Problem? "Proportion acts like a secret handshake to guide the reader toward what matters and means the most in your work." #creativewriting #writingcommunity #revisiontips #writingadvice #storystructure

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Revision Challenge: Does Your Story Have a Proportion Problem?

If the narrative ratios in your work are off, the meaning will be skewed

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

In a country with a president who is such a destructive sore loser, politicians who are both helpful and gracious in defeat is a greatly appreciated novelty.

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

BREAKING: The New Mexico Department of Justice has sued Acting AG Todd Blanche and the DOJ, requesting the court for access to unredacted Epstein-related investigative files that the DOJ has been withholding.

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💉Josh Rubin, MD @drsandman11.medsky.social · 04/08/2026

Call me crazy, but if a Democratic president had 350 accounts closed by their bank for money laundering it’d be more than a blip in the media

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 04/08/2026

Booker: "Ghislaine Maxwell is sitting in the lowest possible confinement after giving no information that helped us get one more investigation started and has been silent, and the man responsible for that we're about to make the attorney general of the US ... this is farcical."

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cliffdubya.bsky.social @cliffdubya.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

This is so true. Texans you have to turn Texas back to blue. You have to want better.

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Aimee Liu @aimeeliu.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

#writingcommunity What’s the secret to getting readers to turn the page? #Narrativetension that continually ratchets up, chapter after chapter, until it feels like the pages are turning themselves. Scenes are the #plot engines that generate that tension. Make every #scene a story! Here’s how:

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The Golden Rule That Ensures Your Story Has Narrative Tension

Make Every Scene a Story in Miniature

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Christopher Hale @christopherjhale.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The godmother of punk Patti Smith met Pope Leo XIV this morning.

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

While you were over here trying to figure out how you were going to cover the rent and food—this guy was over there using $5.1 million in taxpayer money YOU paid into the system to cover these statues in 23 karat gold. Yeah, he did that.

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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

This is VERY bad. Congressional investigation immediately. They’re trying to use Palantir to figure out who you voted for. 0% chance this ends well. Stop it ASAP.

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Exclusive: FBI gets voter's IP address in new fraud probe tactic

The move offers a glimpse into how authorities are now digging into voter rolls and registration practices.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Let’s not forget that this illegal Reflecting Pool indictment was also overseen by Todd Blanche. He could have stopped this at any time, but he was a corrupt and willing accomplice to this fraud upon the court. How can any decent person possibly vote for this man as AG?

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Ricky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Remember homophobic bigot former county clerk Kim Davis who illegally refused to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple? She’s now accused in a new lawsuit of hiding her inheritance in order to avoid paying the couple the $565K judgement she still owes them. Lock her up.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 29/07/2026

Dead or alive, Mitch McConnell is on extended medical leave — on your dime. This is the same Mitch McConnell who voted against: paid family and medical leave for everyone else.

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Aimee Liu @aimeeliu.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Active and Passive perspective goes beyond voice. Memoirists and 1st POV writers need to pay attention to this balancing act. #memoir #writingtips #writingcommunity open.substack.com/pub/mfalore/...

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Balancing Me & I in 1st-Person Stories & Memoir

Remember, your narrator's character is both passive and active

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Aimee Liu @aimeeliu.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

#writingcommunity If you're looking for tips on getting your #creativewriting #wellpublished make sure to check out www.mfalore.com over at Substack. This Tuesday at 10amPT I'll be interviewing Jennifer Acker, founder of @commonmag.bsky.social literary magazine. Join us!

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Aimee Liu @aimeeliu.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The “ #ClarityAct ” ought to be called #Crypto #Corruption Entitlement for TrumpCo— and it’s coming up for a Senate vote in the next few days. IT CANNOT PASS WITHOUT 7 DEMS. Please TELL YOUR SENATORS TO VOTE NO ON THE CLARITY ACT! 5calls.org/issue/clarit...

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Oppose the CLARITY Act ⭑ 5 Calls

A sweeping piece of crypto legislation called the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, H.R. 3633 or the CLARITY Act, passed the House by a wide …

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Aimee Liu @aimeeliu.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

#WritingPrompt: STRUGGLE #writingcommunity As you contemplate the image, remember a day in your life when you felt mired in struggle. Now write a journal entry for that day (fictionalize, if you like), answering the following:

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Writing Prompt: STRUGGLE

Visual inspiration + mental exercise to start your writing week

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