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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 7h

I am an instructor for the fourth annual 2027 Sandia Starforgers retreat and workshop for speculative fiction writers. The event is 70% sold out, and the application for the scholarship is open. I hope you will apply. www.tickettailor.com/events/sandi...

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Buy Your Ticket – Sandia Starforgers Writers Retreat and Workshop: April-May 2027 – Albuquerque, NM

Sandia Starforgers Writers Retreat and Workshop: April-May 2027 – Albuquerque, NM, Fri Apr 30, 2027 - Mon May 3, 2027 - Sandia Starforgers Writers Retreat and Workshop 2027 Instructional Theme: CHARAC...

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cassandra (herald of tempestra) @badatgender.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I generally bounce off of straight romance books... men just do not do anything for me in a romantic sense But I just reread @maryrobinettekowal.com's Shades of Milk and Honey in audiobook and it's so good Added bonus is that in addition to being a great writer, she is also a sublime narrator

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Sandra Tayler @sandratayler.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We had a cancellation that has made a ticket available for this event! Be the first to grab it or to sign up for the wait list to be first in line for any future cancellations.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 29/09/2026

Writing is never more challenging than when life gets hard. I had an honest conversation—full of encouragement and tips from my own experiences—with Micah McGuire on the EmberWrite podcast. Listen here: link.emberwrite.com/mrkwritinglife

EmberWrite Expert Craft Chats: Writing when Life Gets Real. Life happens. Learn how to manage your writing life when it does, through practical strategies and exercises. Featuring award-winning sci-fi author Mary Robinette Kowal.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 29/09/2026

This is happening today (Tuesday, September 29 at 8:00 PM Eastern)! I hope you can join.

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William C. Tracy @wctracy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Who wants a free short story! Only 3 days left to back the Lesbians in Space Audiobook campaign, with narration by @maryrobinettekowal.com! We've already unlocked a new short story, so let's see if we can get to the stretch goal and a new tea flavor! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/s...

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Lesbians in Space Comes to Audiobook Pt 2!

Lesbians in Space: The Sapphics Strike Back is an anthology of sapphic stories in space! Now you can listen to these amazing stories as we bring the audiobooks to life!

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Gili Bar-Hillel @gilibug.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

בזכות הפרוטקציה והשכנות, קיבלתי את *העותק הראשון* של ״חישובי הכוכבים״ מאת @maryrobinettekowal.com בעברית. בתרגומה של חמוטל בן דב, הוצאת דב לדעת. אפשר יהיה להשיג באייקון החל מעוד שעה בערך!

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R Sitze @rd.sitze.net · 27/09/2026

Highly recommend the Lady Astronaut series by @maryrobinettekowal.com

Mary Robinette Kowal's science fiction debut, 2019 Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Award for best novel, The Calculating Stars, explores the premise behind her award-winning "Lady Astronaut of Mars."

Winner 2018 Nebula Award for Best Novel

Winner 2019 Locus Award for Best Novel

Winner 2019 Hugo Award for Best Novel

Finalist 2019 Campbell Memorial Award

Finalist 2021 Hugo Award for Best Series

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 28/09/2026

During October 9-11, I am doing something new: a live recording of my Short Story Intensive workshop for all paying members of my Patreon. Attend sessions live, cheer-read for each other, and gain access to these sessions for no additional cost. Info: members.maryrobinettekowal.com/posts/short-...

An Announcement from Mary Robinette Kowal: Short Story Intensive Live Recording. Invited: All paying members of my Patreon (any tier)

Details! Watch live, at no additional cost, for any paid member of my Patreon! Schedule (all times EDT): Session 1: Friday, October 9 at 8 P.M. Session 2: Saturday, October 10 at 2:30 P.M. Session 3: Saturday, October 10 at 8 P.M. Session 4: Sunday, October 11 at 5 P.M. Session 5: Sunday, October 11 at 9 P.M. I will provide a 30-minute Q&A after each session, as well as a special cheer-reading section of my Discord.

Even More Details! If you have 90 minutes available, you can write a short story. Learn how. This workshop includes instruction on short story viewpoint, dialogue, and plot. I typically teach it live for $600 and build in time for critique and exercises. However, I want to make an accessible, on-demand version. Therefore, I’m inviting every paying member of my Patreon to join me live in Zoom as I record the on-demand Short Story Intensive videos. This is your chance to watch the sessions live at no additional cost.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 24/09/2026

As a quick reminder, this class is taking place on Monday, September 28 at 8 PM Eastern. I hope to see you there. members.maryrobinettekowal.com/membership

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 23/09/2026

Ask me anything at my upcoming Q&A for Patreon supporters on Tuesday, September 29 at 8:00 PM Eastern. I also offer a free 7-day trial for new members. members.maryrobinettekowal.com/membership

Ask Me Anything on Mary Robinette Kowal's Patreon. Tuesday, September 29, 8 P.M. E.T. 7-day free trial available at members dot Mary Robinette Kowal dot com.

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Kevin Mack @kevin-mack.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I was sitting in my hotel room, working on some USAF Advanced Instrument School homework, with NASA's Unexplained Files on for background noise, when I heard an unmistakable voice... @maryrobinettekowal.com

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 23/09/2026

A month from now, my favorite conference of the year begins: @siwc.bsky.social. Please say hello when you see me there!

My S.I.W.C. Schedule. October 21 at 1:30 P.M. - Short Story Intensive Masterclass (virtual). October 23 at 10:00 A.M. - How to Pretend to Be Human and Actually Talk to People Workshop. October 23 at 11:45 A.M. - Submitting to Literary Magazines Panel. October 24 at 2:30 P.M. - S.I.W.C. Idol. October 24 at 4:15 P.M. - Critiquing the End Workshop. October 25 at 11:45 A.M. - Whiskey Chicks A.M.A. about Writing and Publishing Panel. Surrey International Writers' Conference. Masterclasses October 21-22. Conference October 23-25. Surrey, British Columbia. S.I.W.C. dot C.A.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 22/09/2026

If you register for @superstarswriting.bsky.social by September 30, your ticket price will be $100 off. Somehow (I am really not sure how), September 30 is nearly upon us. Didn't we just start this year?

Mary Robinette Kowal is coming to Superstars Writing, February 4-6, 2027 in Colorado Springs. Register at Super Stars Writing dot com

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 22/09/2026

Recently, I had a chance to speak with Micah McGuire during an EmberWrite Expert Craft Chat episode about playing with story tension. Tension takes many forms, and it is one of the principles of story structure that helps drive a story forward. Listen to our conversation at link.emberwrite.com/kowal

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Make Story Tension Work for You feat. Mary Robinette Kowal | EmberWrite Expert Craft Chat

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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John Rogers @johnrogers.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I’ll once again note that as someone who’s been writing for 30 years I’ve taken MRK’s seminars to learn to work in prose and found them invaluable. Strong recommend for the Patreon because you get these goodies and more.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 21/09/2026

Often we have a nugget of an idea we want to play with but can't find the story. On Sept. 28, I am teaching a class to my Patreon supporters that will walk you through a toolbox to go from idea to outline. This also works for pantsers; I'll show you how. members.maryrobinettekowal.com/membership

Mary Robinette Kowal's September Patreon Class: From Idea to Outline. September 28th at 8 P.M. Eastern. Members dot Mary Robinette Kowal dot com.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 21/09/2026

Tomorrow, September 22, I am hosting a Q&A for Patreon supporters of @writingexcuses.bsky.social. Let's hang out: patreon.com/writingexcuses

Writing Excuses Q & A with Mary Robinette Kowal for Writing Excuses Patreon supporters. Tuesday, September 22 at 8:00 P.M. E.T. / 5:00 P.M. P.T. Patreon dot com slash Writing Excuses

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 21/09/2026

Tomorrow, September 22 at 3 PM ET! Join me for this livestream on Elsie's Instagram account: www.instagram.com/elsiewants

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JoCo Cruise @jococruise.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Announcing the JoCo Cruise 2027 Featured Guest lineup, including Nebula winners such as @isabel.kim, @scalzi.com and @maryrobinettekowal.com, actors @pftompkins.bsky.social and @thatbronzegirl.bsky.social, and folk singer @vancegilbert.com! Visit jococruise.com for more info! #jococruise #cruise

Performers Jonathan Coulton, Daphne Always, Ally Beardsley, Jasmine Bhullar, Jim Boggia, Boys Go To Jupiter, Simone Giertz, Vance Gilbert, Isabel J. Kim, Mary Robinette Kowal, Aimee Mann, Mollylele, Zac Oyama, Paul and Storm, Riz Rollins, John Scalzi, James Sheppard, Nadine Smith, Paul F. Tompkins, Varietopia, Janet Varney and Sabrina Wu

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 17/09/2026

Guess who will be on the February 20-27, 2027 JoCo Cruise? I hear the event is already 90% sold out, so if you'd like to sail with us, visit jococruise.com for more information. The @jococruise.bsky.social is truly one of my favorite events, and I am delighted to join it again.

JoCo Cruise 2027 Initial Lineup Announced! Jonathan Coulton, Daphne Always, Ally Beardsley, Jasmine Bhullar, Jim Boggia, Boys Go To Jupiter, Simone Giertz, Vance Gilbert, Isabel J. Kim, Mary Robinette Kowal, Aimee Mann, Mollylele, Zac Oyama, Paul and Storm, Riz Rollins, John Scalzi, James Sheppard, Nadine Smith, Paul F. Tompkins, Varietopia, Janet Varney, Sabrina Wu. Jo Co Cruise dot com.

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Marie Parks (she/her) @marieparks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

@jeshonard.bsky.social and I are just shy of 50% to our goal to fund the audiobook of Undeniable (a supernatural thriller) narrated by @maryrobinettekowal.com. Can you help nudge us toward the finish line? thegrigoribooks.com/audiobookpro... We appreciate your support so much!

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Undeniable: The Audiobook

Mary Robinette Kowal, award-winning author and narrator, returns to bring UNDENIABLE to life as an audiobook. Undeniable, by Jes Honard and Marie Parks, is the sequel to the award-winning supernatural...

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William C. Tracy @wctracy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Undeniable is paired with Lesbians in Space for Printopia! That means, if you back both, you get bloopers from @maryrobinettekowal.com from four different books! Proud to be the 30th backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for Undeniable: The Audiobook! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...

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Undeniable: The Audiobook

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 17/09/2026

Elsie's fancy leg has prompted me to pay attention to how she moves and how this might impact her exercise and activities. I'm livestreaming with Sarah Keller (Sit Stay Squat) about force-free movement support for pets on Elsie's Instagram account, @elsiewants, Tuesday, September 22 at 3 PM ET.

Livestream: Save the Date. Mary Robinette Kowal & Sarah Keller, September 22, 3 P.M. E.T. @ Elsie Wants and @ Sit Stay Squat.

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Michael F. Fitzgerald @mffitzgerald.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Went to the @writingexcuses.bsky.social live podcast recording about Robert Jackson Bennett's "The Tainted Cup." Great fun listening to @dongwon.bsky.social @maryrobinettekowal.com @nirele.bsky.social @howardtayler.bsky.social talk through world building and monsters.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 10/09/2026

One of the things about being a writer is that there are points in your career where you have to write, even when your surroundings/situation aren't conducive to it. This on-demand class will give you tips to write through fatigue and other challenges. members.maryrobinettekowal.com/shop/writing...?

Writing Through Fatigue: An On-Demand Class by Mary Robinette Kowal. Learn to write, even when your surroundings aren't conducive to it.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 08/09/2026

In just a few days, I will be in Seattle with Dr. Sian Proctor and K Wilson (The Astro Stud) for our Clarion West Deep Dive event: Post-Dystopia Space Exploration. Register (in-person/virtual) here: www.clarionwest.org/event/post-d...

Deep Dives Author Conversation Series: A Program of Clarion West. Post-Dystopia Space Exploration: A Conversation with Mary Robinette Kowal and Dr. Sian Proctor, moderated by K Wilson (The Astro Stud). September 12, 2026. V.I.P. Reception 6 P.M. Conversation and signing 7 to 8:30 P.M. Town Hall Seattle. 1119 8th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101. Get tickets at Clarion West dot org.

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sometimes angelo (popkuru) 🔞 @popkuru.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I can’t even tell you how many times @maryrobinettekowal.com ‘s flash fiction template has helped me work out a scene. Not just short fiction—it is just really good at jump-starting a scene and keeping it focused, I’ve found. Also amazing specifically for flashback scenes. youtu.be/blehVIDyuXk?...

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Lecture #7: Short Stories — With Special Guest Instructor Mary Robinette Kowal

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 02/09/2026

I'd like to introduce you to Sarah Keller (Sit Stay Squat), who is doing important work in the realm of evidence-informed, force-free movement support for cats and dogs. We're going to have a livestream on Elsie's Instagram account, elsiewants.com, on September 22 at 3 PM ET. Save the date.

Livestream: Save the Date. Mary Robinette Kowal and Sarah Keller. September 22, 3 PM E.T. Photo of Mary Robinette and Elsie @ Elsie wants. Photo of Sarah Keller @ sit stay squat.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 31/08/2026

@aanpress.bsky.social creates truly stunning art books, and the anthologies are lovely. Stretch goal 1 is in sight: www.kickstarter.com/projects/526...

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Two Intriguing AaN Anthologies: One Campaign

Two Anthologies: "Are You Everything Alright" and "Endings"

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 31/08/2026

I am very much looking forward to speaking with @drsianproctor.bsky.social and @the-astro-stud.bsky.social on September 12 about during the first @clarionwest.bsky.social Deep Dive of the fall. We will be in-person and virtual. Register here: www.clarionwest.org/event/post-d...

Deep Dives Author Conversation Series: A Program of Clarion West. Under photos of Mary Robinette Kowal, K Wilson, and Dr. Sian Proctor: "Post-Dystopia Space Exploration," a conversation with Mary Robinette Kowal and Dr. Sian Proctor, Moderated by K Wilson (The Astro Stud). September 12, 2026. Town H all Seattle. Hosted in partnership with 4 Culture, The Elliott Bay Book Company. Get tickets at Clarion West dot org.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 31/08/2026

I just learned that the fourth annual Sandia Starforgers Workshop for speculative fiction writers is 50% sold out. Join @sarahgailey.bsky.social @premeemohamed.com @marieparks.bsky.social @tangentgeoff.bsky.social and Elsie with an early bird discount, or apply for the scholarship. starforgers.com

Sandia Starforgers S.F.F. Writers Retreat and Workshop. April 30 - May 3, 2027. Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sarah Gailey, Premee Mohamed, Mary Robinette Kowal, Geoff Habiger, Marie Parks. Save $200 early bird discount, in effect until October 15. Starforgers dot com.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 31/08/2026

Once a month, I host an Ask Me Anything session for the members of my Patreon at the Q&A tier and above. If you have a burning question (reading! writing! cats! crochet! and more), I hope you will join us. The best way to sign up is via members.maryrobinettekowal.com/membership. Free trial available

Ask Me Anything: Tuesday, September 1st at 8 PM Eastern Time on Patreon

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 31/08/2026

Quick reminder that my Unlocking Session Patreon class is happening this evening. I hope you can join. The link to sign up for the Live-Streaming Classes tier is in the post linked below, and please don't forget there is a 7-day free trial available to new members.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 27/08/2026

Here is my schedule for the remaining days of @laworldcon.bsky.social: maryrobinettekowal.com/events/mrk-a... Please say hello if you are here in Anaheim!

Friday, August 28. Writing Loyal Companions in SF/F at 9:00 A.M. Puppetry for Storytelling at 10:30 A.M. Live Podcast Writing Excuses at 1:30 P.M. Writing the Science Fiction Murder Mystery at 4:30 P.M.

Saturday, August 29. Audiobooks 101: The Process for Indie Authors and Rights Holders at 1:30 P.M. Sunday, August 30. Table Talk at 10:30 A.M. Virtual Meetup with Elsie the Talking Cat at 3:00 P.M.

Monday, August 31. The Talking Cat Journey at 10:30 A.M. Meetup with Elsie the Talking Cat at 12:00 P.M. Fiber Arts in SF/F Fiction (Virtual) at 1:30 P.M.

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Rico @rhci.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Really enjoyed "The The Last Contract of Isako" by @fondalee.bsky.social. Nice and twisty. And fantastic narration by the always superb @maryrobinettekowal.com

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Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

This weekend, you can meet a great selection of Solaris Authors at the 2026 WorldCon in LA! @lavanya.bsky.social @maryrobinettekowal.com @natania.bsky.social @rainewilson.bsky.social @mkhardywrites.com @randeedawn.com @artofelaineho.bsky.social & more! Browse the programme guide.lacon.org

Solaris authors at WorldCon 2026:
Lavanya Lakshminarayan
Mary Robinette Kowal
Natania Barron
Shay Kauwe
Lorraine WIlson
Elaine Ho
MK Hardy
Randee Dawn
Corry L. Lee

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 27/08/2026

Every writer gets stuck from time to time. Join my live Unlocking Session on August 31, where we will pick four volunteers at random to help unlock a thing they are stuck on. Attend via the Live-streaming Classes tier or above at members.maryrobinettekowal.com/membership. Free trial available.

Overlaying the image of an elegant key, the words, "Mary Robinette Kowal's August Patreon Class: Unlocking Session. Monday, August 31 at 8 P.M. Eastern Time. Free 7-day trial available. Members dot mary robinette kowal dot com

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 21/08/2026

Welcome to the latest issue of The Mary Robinette Gazette, in which we discuss how cats can make excellent nurses. maryrobinettekowal.com/journal/the-...

The Mary Robinette Gazette (August, 2026) with a message from your feline overlord

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 20/08/2026

I offer several on-demand writing classes you can begin straight away, including Using Intentions In Your Writing. Intentions guide your writing decision-making process and give you a success metric that has no relation to word count or time spent. members.maryrobinettekowal.com/posts/video-...

Using Intentions In Your Writing, an on-demand class by Mary Robinette Kowal. Set you rintentions to help guide your decision making process when writing. At its core, writing is a set of decisions. Setting your intentions helps guide that decision making process AND gives you a metric for success that isn't based on word count or time, but rather your level of satisfaction. members dot mary robinette kowal dot com slash shop

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 20/08/2026

Ticket sales end in just a few hours for my reading this evening (August 20) at Space Bar Pittsburgh. www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening...

An evening with Mary Robinette Kowal: Space Bar, Pittsburgh, PA, on August 20. Ticket required. Celebrating the debut of Tales from a Space Bar: A Collection of Stories Overheard Among the Stars. The image also includes the cover of the book, a photo of the Space Bar interior, and a picture of Mary Robinette holding a cocktail.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 18/08/2026

I am heading to Pittsburgh SO soon. I hope to see you at one or both events (August 20 and 21). RSVP required for each. maryrobinettekowal.com/events

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 14/08/2026

On September 1, my Write Your Novel workshop shifts into the Endings module. If you're trying to figure out how to wrap up your WIP, this is the perfect time to join the workshop. No need to join prior modules to jump right in. Learn more at members.maryrobinettekowal.com/membership - limited space!

It's the perfect time to join Write Your Novel: a Patreon tier by Mary Robinette Kowal. Make meaningful progress on your novel writing/revision. Weekly group meetings (instruction, accountability, dedicated writing time). Three-month modules, each focused on a crucial stage (beginnings, middles, ends, revision). Join the module that matches where you are in the process.

Endings: September - November, 2026. Answer questions, complete character arcs, deliver a satisfying resolution, write a surprising but inevitable climax and denouement. Revision: December 2026 - February 2026. Diagnose problems, strengthen and polish prose, evaluate and improve, from the structural to the sentence level.

What to Expect.
Weekly Meetings combining structured instruction and writing time
Office Hours with Mary Robinette
Weekly Make Me Write Session with guided prompts and a chance for Mary Robinette or a guest instructor to guide you through their process
Monthly Live Craft/Career Class
Monthly Q&A Session
Access to Recorded Writing Classes, with an extensive library of 70+ hours
Flexible Pacing to work at your own speed within this framework
Community of Fellow Novelists working through similar challenges
Access to the Lady Astronaut Club, the kindest corner of the internet

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