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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 05/10/2026

Hey, so are you. I would throw a chain of flowers over your head if I could.

Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 05/10/2026

This Friday-Sunday, I am teaching my Short Story Intensive, a 5-workshop series. Each session will be ~2 hours, plus there will be a Q&A after each, and a spot in my Discord for cheer-reading. Anyone who is a paying member of my Patreon may attend for free. members.maryrobinettekowal.com/membership

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 01/10/2026

Thanks for the catch; we update the page for each round, so sometimes details slip through the cracks. The all-day intensive will be Wed, Jan 6. From then on, cohort meetings will take place on Wednesdays from 8-10 PM ET. (Ignore "Tuesday" -- we'll edit that!)

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 01/10/2026

Make consistent writing progress, every week. On Sundays at 12:00 PM ET, I host Make Me Write on Patreon for a dedicated group of writers. I provide story prompts, instructional insights into my process, and an encouraging Zoom community. 7-day trial: members.maryrobinettekowal.com/membership

Over the image of a typewriter and a photo of Mary Robinette, the words, "Make Me Write with Mary Robinette Kowal." Sundays at 12:00 P.M. E.T. members dot Mary Robinette Kowal dot com.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 01/10/2026

I am currently accepting applications for my January-March 2027 Short Story Cohort. Learn the craft of writing short stories while also generating new work; I will provide critique to everyone in the six-person cohort. Apply by October 31: maryrobinettekowal.com/short-story-...

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Short Story Cohort

WRITING, COACHING, CRITIQUE, and COMMUNITY Join Mary Robinette Kowal for a transformative three-month writing experience, designed to help you learn the craft of short stories while also generating…

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 30/09/2026

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

Great question. Yes, they all build upon each other and are all different.

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

Thank you so much for the kind words!

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

She is! Thank you for your concern. She already had her Fancy Leg when we adopted her. We communicate with Elsie, her vet, and her trainer to help keep her leg strong.

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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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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 12/09/2026

Elsie is the more important one, and I accept that.

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

When we take data such as a pet's posture and movement (or fancy legs), this can help us make better decisions regarding exercise and activities.

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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

Wishing you continued and much-deserved success in this campaign!

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