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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

My next Houston art session is a mural walking tour of the fifth ward! We start at Saint Arnold Brewery. Happening 11/14.

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

I will be reading at this event on October 24th in support of the Houston Writers of Color. If you haven't heard of this group yet, they are a lovely community of writers and a great resource in the city for literary fans. www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-wr...

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

So this is the best news. I really admire both Jennifer and Stephanie, so I am thrilled to get to work with them. This collection is full of 90s horror pop culture and explores being a teen in small town Texas where horror was a lifeline 🖤

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

My popular journaling workshop aimed at writers is back in December! Learn how to use your journal to keep track of characters, plots, outlining, worldbuilding, and more. writingworkshops.com/products/jou...

Background image of a book on a stack of papers
JOURNALING FOR WRITERS
Starting December 7
Entirely online
Asynchronous
4 critique opportunities
4 new methods to try
Set up your 2027 journal

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Horror Writers Association puts out a very good selection of horror poetry each year in its Showcase. This year's is available to read on NetGalley and features my poem "Grounding"--about using therapy to survive addiction, and you know, a sleep paralysis demon. www.netgalley.com/catalog/book...

Background raven feathers foreground cover art HWA Poetry showcase Volume XIII. Graphic of a raven and witchy objects. by Lee Murray; Jamal Hodge; Lisa Morton; Michael A. Arnzen; Christina Sng; David Sandner; Cindy O'Quinn; Geneve Flynn; Shannon Kearns; Vince A. Liaguno

with Colleen Anderson (Edito

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I've said it before and I'll say it again: This book ain't gonna write itself, baby. If you want to finish a poetry book in 2026, I'm your huckleberry. Starts October 5. Entirely online. Four weeks of critique. www.hlwalrath.com/workshopsapp...

hand with apple pencil green background. Text reads let's finish it together. writing the book-length poetry collection starts oct. 5the book
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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I host THE WEIRD CIRCULAR, a newsletter for strange creatives full of writing advice, creative inspiration, and other fun writerly nonsense. newsletter.hlwalrath.com

background image of a cat heat signature. Text writing creativity books art inspiration join the weird circular for weird writers

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

My next workshop is focused on helping you, YES YOU, finish the book! Join me for four weeks of intensive work on a poetry collection. Entirely online. www.hlwalrath.com/workshopsapp...

image of a laptop on a couch with plants in the background text reads you could be writing your book writing the book-length poetry collection starts october 5

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

FYI Tickets are running low on my October book-length poetry class. This one has four weeks of critique from drafting to publication to get your book ready to publish!

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Siobhan Logan @siobhanloganwriter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Loved this newsletter. I recognise this process of coming to define myself as a Creative in various forms. And having zero Fs to give by now about just creating stuff in my own way & leaning in to the joy of it. 📚 🎨 🤗

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

New workshop drop! In January, my first workshop at my art studio will be a sketching game! We will sketch collaboratively as a group. www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-and-cr...

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I have a few seats left in my upcoming Van Gogh workshop at my art studio! We will be doing some still life painting. www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-and-cr...

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Sip and Create Van Gogh's Sunflowers

A mini writing + painting workshop inspired by the famous work of Vincent Van Gogh and his iconic sunflowers

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

In my newsletter, THE WEIRD CIRCULAR, I talk about the struggle to create in today's complicated world, and how you can stay true to your voice as an artist. newsletter.hlwalrath.com

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

If you've been doing a lot of head-desk lately, don't worry, I got you boo. My next poetry workshop starts 10/5 and it's entirely focused on FINISHING THE BOOK! For poets! This is entirely online and has four weeks of critical feedback. www.hlwalrath.com/workshopsapp...

background books with sexy lighting, foreground iphone with image of woman with head on desk. Text reads finish the friggin book already writing the book-length poetry collection starts 10/5

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I have editing slots open in November. October is pretty much full. I edit anything speculative--scifi, fantasy, horror, etc. I also love poetry and "big idea" nonfiction books. www.hlwalrath.com/editing.html

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Nitpicker Extraordinaire - Editing by Holly Lyn Walrath

Holly Lyn Walrath provides online editing services for writers of all genres.

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

New blog post up at The Weird Circular--how you can use theme and structure to shape a poetry collection! newsletter.hlwalrath.com/subscribe

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Morgan L. Ventura (they/she) @morganvl.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This looks like a fantastic opportunity! Poets, @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social is both a fabulous poet and editor & you couldn’t be in better hands

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

If you haven't taken the time to finally get that poetry collection together, I'm here for you in October. This workshop has four weeks of critique and lessons on theme, organizing poems, and how to revise a collection. Let's make it happen. www.hlwalrath.com/workshopsapp...

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Nicole Field 🧛‍♀️🏺🏳️‍🌈 @faerywhimsy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

(I'm not on Instagram) But it has come to my attention that a public statement and apology was recently made after the below review of Adventitious Magazine's first issue. @adventitiouswords.bsky.social, it would be my great pleasure to formally accept your apology on behalf of us all 😆

Screengrab from Adventitious' Instagram about a much needed apology regarding the amazing short story by P. A. Cornell entitled "The Soundtrack of My Afterlife"

Text reads: It has come to my attention that, in a recent review of the first issue of the magazine featured in Interstellar Flight Magazine, Nicole Field refers to Red's situation as "rein-car-nation."

Text reads: I should have made that pun.

I never did. In 7 months since the release of the story, I never even thought of it.

For that, I am so, so sorry.

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

It’s “Halloween candy for breakfast” season again 🥰

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Here's a thing no one is talking about regarding the Anthropic lawsuits: The US Copyright Office frequently loses and/or does not process received copies for copyright in a timely manner. We have taken to sending our books signature required, yet they still take upwards of 6 months from receipt.

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Over at my blog, I've got a post about why I love found art: It generates serendipity, a fantastic way of letting the universe give you ideas. newsletter.hlwalrath.com/subscribe

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I've made a few tweaks to my Van Gogh workshop! It's been moved to March and is now just 30 days. Less expensive, too! Join me? www.hlwalrath.com/workshops.html

background van gogh flower painting. Foreground van gogh portrait. Text a 30 day creative challenge grow with van gogh. March online 2027 register hlwalrath.com/workshops

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The latest Weird Circular is live and full of writerly inspiration from weird music by Rabbitology to strange and unusual prompts. Touch grass, write more. newsletter.hlwalrath.com/p/september2...

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Puff the Magic Hater @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

For years, people have asked @tanuja.bsky.social and me how we built and sustained Understory, our spiritual and emotional support group for activists. So we made a toolkit to help others build spaces of their own.

organizingmythoughts.org

The Understory Toolkit

Creating spaces of reflection, belonging, and collective care

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

My next workshop is going to get you entirely prepared to publish your poetry book. From making a theme to organizing your poems, this workshop helps writers make their poetry book a reality. Starts October 5. Entirely online. www.hlwalrath.com/workshopsapp...

polaroid of a stack of books growing flowers. the world needs your book.
let’s grow it together.writing the book-length poetry collection starts 10/5
entirely online
via @writingworkshopsofficial

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I am beyond ready for women's fashion to evolve beyond "trad wife ruffles" and "British child at the seashore"

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Good morning my fellow autumn revelers. Our time has come. Soon the yearly death will be upon us. The harvest moon walks again. The days shorten with anticipation of the great magic. The souls of pumpkins have been ground to a fine spice. Breathe it in, ghoulies.

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Saturday 9/5 is an open house at my art studio! The artists will have their doors open and you can see the new exhibit, which features my Rothko-inspired large scale erasure poem! Location: 2000 Nance St. Houston, near downtown.

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of David C. Kopaska-Merkel, editor of Dreams & Nightmares. He published one of my early poems and would always come up to the IFP table and say hi. He was a gentle and kind advocate for speculative poetry. This was a print only zine, so I do hope…

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

I will be hosting my popular poetry book workshop in October. Come with poems, leave with a book. This one features four weeks of critique and feedback as well as prompts to get you organized. via @writingworkshopsofficial www.hlwalrath.com/wo...

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

At the Weird Circular today, I've got a premium-only post all about Art Maxxing: the art of maximizing your creative inputs by spending a day immersed in art. newsletter.hlwalrath...

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Jae 🏳️‍🌈 @jaeauthor.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Fellow sapphic fiction authors: I’m trying to get a clearer picture of what challenges we’re facing & how I might help. I’ve created an anonymous author survey (and one for readers), and I would be grateful if you could take a few minutes to fill it out: jae-fiction.com/sapphic-fict...

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Stay in the loop with my art and writing through THE WEIRD CIRCULAR. I share writing advice, guest posts from my fav writers, prompts, curated music, and plenty of weird inspiration you won't find anywhere else. newsletter.hlwalrath.com

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

On a random note I’m begging Bluesky to have a better interface for alt text. I can’t see what I’m writing and there’s no “done” button. Am I getting old or is this just bad?

Screen shot of Bluesky alt text mobile interface

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Erasure of a scam email from a hybrid publisher. I get these all the time and they are always so badly written. This one is from a “publisher” that charges you to publish your book. SUCCESS

Blackout poem digital text reads
Success
I hope you’re doing something meaningful
We want to know
What you hope
I invite you to
Your world
Best regards

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Patricia Flaherty Pagan @pfpwrites.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

All of the AI controversies can be depressing & hard to process (hello HWA mess) so I appreciate this take from specfic talent @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Over at the Weird Circular, my latest post is all about the 30-day creative challenge. NaNoWriMo may be gone, but that doesn't mean you can't challenge yourself. newsletter.hlwalrath.com

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

New workshop drop! I'm once again teaching my popular 30 genres in 30 days workshop in January. This is a 30-day intensive where you write in a new genre (scifi, fantasy, horror, etc.) each day. writingworkshops.com...

Colorful books with genres on them romance thriller sci-fi fantasy text 30 genres in 30 days intensive

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I saw The Rivals of Amish King last night and loved it. Part backwoods musical part revenge murder plot, excellent acting by native actress Angelina Lookinglass. Funny and heartfelt, pretty cinematography plus BEES!

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Brandon O’Brien, but wearing a wolf mask @therisingtithes.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

CAN YOU SIGN MY TENTACLE? turns five years old today. I am increasingly grateful that this collection was my first, that people have delighted in the poems inside it, and that it came almost as a joke, and perhaps at the best possible time for me to write it.

The cover of CAN YOU SIGN MY TENTACLE?, which features a dark-skinned man surrounded by tentacles, offering a marker toward the viewer.

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I have to complain about The End of Oak Street. The whole thing was, for lack of a better word, smeary to watch. I have to know how much AI was used because there's so much blurring that I kept taking my glasses off and trying to clean them. They somehow managed to make Ewan McGregor look ugly.

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I've promised every time I reject a submission for this category that I'll post it again. @interstellarflight.bsky.social is always open to nonfiction book proposals. They should be: - SPECULATIVE - NONFICTION Not one, but both, please.

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Holly Lyn Walrath @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

THE WEIRD CIRCULAR is my newsletter for writers and creatives. Inside: essays, guest posts, writing prompts, playlists, and the occasional dispatch from my delightfully bizarre brain. newsletter.hlwalrath.com

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