Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialemily blight 🐦⬛ @threnody.northsky.social · 30/08/2025hi, cis folks! this is present day reality for UK trans folks. it’s outrageous someone should have to have taken this journey to live as themselves, participate in society, & be with who they love. hi, cis americans! this is a future trans americans see that starts with “we need to compromise.” 1826378
storywrangler.bsky.social @storywrangler.bsky.social · 28/08/2025Me thinking of all the other businesses big and small who recognise that gender is a spectrum and ask for self-identification accordingly, and then this bullshit. 🙄 It ain’t hard to allow people to exist. 000
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialAmy Jo (AJ) Cousins @ajcousins.bsky.social · 28/08/2025Today is the day authors are learning how many of their publishers straight up blew off registering copyright and I feel like that deserves a class action suit of its own if it costs everyone their settlement money from the Anthropic suit... 😒🤬 261130404
storywrangler.bsky.social @storywrangler.bsky.social · 15/08/2025Ticketmaster can go fuck itself. Queues for two hours for #MCR tickets, only to be booted out because the website was processing orders faster than I could click. Hope the devs get thrush. 000
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialCurse of the Libby Dead @captainlibatron.bsky.social · 07/08/2025KENT PEOPLE: the Household Support Fund has just opened with first-come-first-served £90 food vouchers for people struggling with bills. Please repost or pass on to anyone you think might need it news.kent.gov.uk/articles/foo...news.kent.gov.ukFood voucher support scheme opens for the summerIf you or someone you know is struggling to pay the bills, help could be available from the Household Support Fund (HSF) through Kent County Council (KCC). 11525
storywrangler.bsky.social @storywrangler.bsky.social · 07/08/2025Babe, I’ve been doing that since 1988. #KeepCliftonvilleWeird 000
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialEmily Randall-Jones @erandalljones.bsky.social · 01/08/2025A publishing shout out - I'm running a panel for @write-mentor.bsky.social WOWCON about navigating the publishing industry as a neurodivergent person and I'd love to hear from ND-ers on the other side of the table; namely agents/publishers/etc. Please DM if you're interested!media.tenor.coma girl in a straw hat says am i talking too muchALT: a girl in a straw hat says am i talking too much 012
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialMatt 'Wib' Ward @wib.bsky.social · 23/07/2025So if kids can't look at screens then are you going to invest in public spaces where they can exist away from their parents? I'm assuming no. 58983197
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialAskAubry 🦝 🐆 @ask-aubry.com · 17/07/2025Universal advice for everyone, never be friends with someone who cheats. If they are willing to deceive their partner, they are not above deceiving you. 3229817
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialBookshop.org @bookshop.org · 08/07/2025You are cordially invited to our Anti-Prime Sale, where every purchase will financially support bookstores, NOT billionaires 🥳 4045622705
storywrangler.bsky.social @storywrangler.bsky.social · 06/07/2025My kid’s teacher used this as an example of an elevated sentence: “He lay motionless, writhing in agony.” Me & the kid: well which was it? The kid was incensed that it was being held up as a good example. #education #teacher #SATSmedia.tenor.coma stuffed monkey wearing a green shirt and overalls is making a funny face .Alt: a stuffed monkey wearing a green shirt and overalls is giving serious side-eye 010
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialDarling Axe Editing @darlingaxe.com · 02/07/2025Not Another Wardrobe: Why Portal Fantasy Is a Tough Sell It’s a super common entry point into a fantasy novel: the protagonist steps through a portal or is somehow transported into another world. darlingaxe.com/blogs/news/p... #writingcommunity #amwriting #amwritingfantasy 75612
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialMelissa Welliver - TO THE DEATH available to pre-order NOW! @melliver.bsky.social · 01/07/2025It's the most magical time of the year - tax time! Here are the % of income streams for my writing in the last financial year: ALCS - 0.41% PLR - 0.23% Appearance Fees - 1.42% Editing Fees - 5.35% Mentoring - 25.96% Advances - 34.04% Writementor Day Job - 32.59% More below 🧵1/4 121
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialBlake E. Reid @chup.blakereid.org · 25/06/2025Judge Chhabria knew that his opinion in Kadrey v. Meta would be publicly consumed and misunderstood, so he wrote a GIANT CAVEAT ABOUT THE LIMITED SIGNIFICANCE OF THE HOLDING THAT EVERYONE REALLY SHOULD READ BEFORE ISSUING HOT TAKES. It's very short and I'm not even going to summarize it. Read it! 35316
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialJohn Bull @garius.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Speaking as a Londoner: Congrats, New York on your (hopefully) new muslim mayor. But also commiserations on the absolute S-tier flood of baseless racist shite you're going to get bombarded with from your family outside the city from now on. Ask us how we know. 10988125
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialNatacha @natacha.bsky.social · 24/06/2025PROVOKE AND PUBLICISE Tomorrow in the Houses of Parliament the transphobes will attempt a “Provoke & Publicise” action. Provoke and Publicise was originally developed as a tactic by racist segregationists in US states like Alabama & Oklahoma to try and stop the civil rights movement there… 1/7media.tenor.coma cartoon drawing of a transgender flag against a yellow backgroundAlt: a cartoon drawing of a transgender flag against a yellow background 11563253
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialTracy King @tracyking.bsky.social · 21/06/2025Hello! I am working on a project with the Royal Institution about the Christmas Lectures, and would love to talk to people who grew up watching them on TV, or now watch them with their own kids (or, ideally, both). Please share 🤗 225576
storywrangler.bsky.social @storywrangler.bsky.social · 17/06/2025It’s 25° out, yet I’m sitting in the office covered in goosebumps, trying to decide if I can deal with amount of shit I’ll get from everyone if I get my pashmina out.media.tenor.coma statue of a man covered in snow with the words i 'm so coldAlt: A man covered in snow with turns his head to the right, with text saying I’m so cold 000
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialLouie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 17/06/2025I will be causing Loki chaos and entertaining children this sunday at 4pm in Barnes, Kitson Hall. Come and help me lower the tone of a west london literary festival! #KidLitUK Tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/checkout-ext... 48237
storywrangler.bsky.social @storywrangler.bsky.social · 13/06/2025Just made myself lol cuz I mistyped “counter”. I’m such a child.media.tenor.coma woman in a harley quinn costume sticks her tongue outAlt: a woman in a harley quinn costume winks directly into the camera 000
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialAlex de Campi @alexdecampi.bsky.social · 13/06/2025UNBOUND AUTHORS: The administrators are scheduling a second creditor meeting to address concerns brought forward over director conduct. If you would like to attend, YOU MUST FILL OUT THE ADMINISTRATORS PROOF OF DEBT FORM (it’s simple and not scary). DM me with your emIl to be forwarded it 8190173
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialPatrick Ness @patricknessbooks.bsky.social · 13/06/2025Yael van der Wouden, who won last night’s @womensprize.bsky.social for Fiction, said she was intersex in her speech and had only got the right treatment because of “every trans person who’s fought for healthcare.” Say it again: Transphobia. Hurts. Everyone. 1477139
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialfesshole 🧻 @fesshole.bsky.social · 09/06/2025I'm a dad bringing up a family on their own. I have leaned this: hobbies are dominated by men because women are just too busy. If men did their fair share they'd be too busy to meet up and argue over whatever bullshit passion they have. 2040822
storywrangler.bsky.social @storywrangler.bsky.social · 09/06/2025My eldest is watching #Lockwood&Co for the first time. Takes one look at Lockwood and murmurs “oh my god” in pure, unadulterated pre-teen longing. I really think the whole dressing-the-cut scene may end her.media.tenor.coma man and a woman are looking at each other and the man is wearing a tieAlt: a man and a woman are looking at each other with longing 130
storywrangler.bsky.social @storywrangler.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Right, trying to acquire a new pair of jeans, and honestly it’s giving me an existential crisis. Why do I need ten metres of denim for one pair of jeans? They look like they’re wearing me!media.tenor.coma cartoon of a woman with the words we 're doing this againAlt: a cartoon of a bored looking woman and the words we 're doing this again 000
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialHarri @hfrayling.com · 06/06/2025If you are a disabled developer, professional or creator who wants to go to Develop this year, please apply for this! If your imposter syndrome says no - apply anyway. If you think you'll be an outsider (you won't, there's loads of us disabled folks gonna be there) - apply anyway. YOU GOT THIS! 02016
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialKit de Waal @kitdewaal.com · 05/06/2025Prize now open for: Stories of joy and resilience in the face of daily challenges Narratives of resistance, activism, and fighting against ableism in all its forms, Personal stories of triumph, solidarity, and empowerment within disabled communities Details in link. Please share :)uk.jkp.comJKP Writing PrizeJessica Kingsley Publishers is the leading publisher of books on autism, social work, arts therapies and related subjects, publishing for both professionals and the general reader. 03626
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialThe Emma Press @theemmapress.bsky.social · 04/06/2025Amazing news! 🎉 We've been chosen as the first ever recipient of the David Tebbutt Internship Fund to support people from under-represented backgrounds to build a career in publishing! This paid internship will last 6 months! Find out more & apply by 30 June: buff.ly/sqNAkm1 2218
storywrangler.bsky.social @storywrangler.bsky.social · 03/06/2025When the feedback from your mentor hits your inbox and you want to read it RIGHT NOW but you have to be a grown up and do ALL THE THINGS before you can sit down to read it 😫media.tenor.coma cartoon of spongebob squarepants ironing clothes and vacuuming the floor .Alt: a cartoon of spongebob squarepants has extra arms so he can do all the household chores at once. 000
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialJoanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Gentle reminder to anyone who needs it today: The more you use technology to replace the things you used to do for for yourself, the less you will be able to do them. That goes for writing, walking, thinking, communicating, making things, and all the things humans used to be pretty good at. 24787218
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialEmma Thane of Cawdor @redwellyfeats.bsky.social · 31/05/2025I would like to recommend this guidance on phoenix companies and recommend that authors make a complaint to the Insolvency Service about the director. www.gov.uk/government/p...gov.ukPhoenix companies and the role of the Insolvency Service 12810
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialAlex de Campi @alexdecampi.bsky.social · 30/05/2025Oh and: it appears Sharma is pivoting to AI (see receipts at end of quoted thread above) so when you contact Boundless to inform them they no longer have rights to your book, also EXPLICITLY tell them they cannot use your copyrighted work in any AI training or generatiom 18518
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialJoel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · 30/05/2025As an aside: DO NOT ORDER THE PAPERBACK. I notice they’re still saying it’ll be published by Unbound. It won’t. I got my rights back and will be finding a new home for it soon. If you’ve preordered, ask for a refund. amzn.eu/d/6l5Nfvyamzn.euBe Funny or Die: How comedy works and why it matters: Amazon.co.uk: Morris, Joel: 9781789652093: BooksBuy Be Funny or Die: How comedy works and why it matters by Morris, Joel (ISBN: 9781789652093) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 621396
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialUNC Press @uncpress.bsky.social · 19/05/2025📢 Calling all authors writing about Black Women's History 📢 Applications are now open for our Series Incubator! Finalists will have the opportunity to receive feedback on their WIP from series editors & other interlocutors in their field. Learn more and apply 👇 uncpress.org/black-womens... 12932
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialDavid Green @davidgreenwriter.bsky.social · 26/05/2025I'm about to hit 5k followers. So how about a give away? Like and repost this, and I'll enter everyone who does into a draw to win a full set of my British Fantasy Award nominated Empire of Ruin series! Good luck - I'll do the draw this Friday afternoon :) 14197137
storywrangler.bsky.social @storywrangler.bsky.social · 26/05/2025OhmygodOhmygodOhmygodOhmygodOhmygod The eldest is watching the original Twister. What if she doesn’t love it as much as me? What if she thinks it’s just meh?media.tenor.coma man stands in front of a gmc barn burnerAlt: a man stands in front of a gmc barn burner and yells It’s the extreme! 000
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialMarianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 21/05/2025I work for Scottish Book Trust and we’re running a survey for parents/teachers/kids book enthusiasts about how they find books for kids. I’d be enormously grateful if anyone can spare 5-10 mins to share their thoughts. #KidLitUK forms.office.com/e/EdVhWA0T0nforms.office.comMicrosoft Forms 786118
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialKristie Choi @kristiechoi.bsky.social · 23/05/2025#mswl reminder: I am still on the hunt for standout trans/genderqueer voices, particularly in YA but also MG, from speculative to gorgeously written coming-of-age. My partner is trans/nb, I’m genderfluid, and I will never stop championing genderqueer authorsmedia.tenor.coma green and purple striped heart with a green heart in the middleAlt: a green and purple and white striped heart, the colors of the genderqueer flag 717672
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialLucy Lapinska / LD Lapinski 💛🤍💜🖤 @ldlapinski.bsky.social · 23/05/2025MCM Comic Con starts today!! Here is my schedule for tomorrow… 041
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialShanna "Read Black Fantasy" Miles @srmilesauthor.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Want to read more Black fantasy, horror and science fiction? I have a list of over 250 books for kids and adults. Get your summer reading list going! #summerreading #booksky #blackbooksky bookshop.org/wishlists/3a... 17302115
storywrangler.bsky.social @storywrangler.bsky.social · 19/05/2025Um… the eldest is reading my latest chapter and y’all… she’s giving me editorial feedback. She’s 10. (And what she’s giving me is valid)media.tenor.coma brown dog is sitting on a blanket and looking at the camera with the words what 's going on here ?Alt: a brown spaniel is sitting on a blanket and looking at the camera with a quizzical expression, with the words what 's going on here ? 000
storywrangler.bsky.social @storywrangler.bsky.social · 18/05/2025My niece’s nightstand. @melliver.bsky.social’s book I bought her in lieu of an Easter egg, and @ellemcnicoll.bsky.social’s book was bought buy her mum* I’m so proud. *I took her to the launch where my not so inner nerd was horrifyingly present 242
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialDapo Adeola @dapsdraws.bsky.social · 16/05/2025Also, since I started out, I’ve noticed the disdain that other areas of publishing have for children’s literature. It irks the f**k out of me tbh. Where do you think your readers come from?? Children’s books need to be treated with the same gravitas as any “adult” book. 2183
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialWaterstones Argyle Street @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social · 14/05/2025How queer is your sci-fi? 🏳️🌈👽 We are delighted to be joined by Lucy Lapinska, Oliver Langmead, & Cailean Steed for a discussion of the ways they each bring queerness to their SFF writing! www.waterstones.com/events/pride... 053
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialMelissa Welliver - TO THE DEATH available to pre-order NOW! @melliver.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Are you an author with a finished manuscript, struggling to hook an agent’s attention? I am a published author offering editing services with 100+ happy clients. This summer I am offering 15% off ALL my services with code TOTHEDEATH - just quote when you email! melissawelliver.com/editorial-se... 002
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialDarling Axe Editing @darlingaxe.com · 14/05/2025Using BACKSTORY to its full potential, a thread 🧵 In our experience as dev editors, backstory often "goes wrong" in three ways: too much, too soon, and without necessity. We believe that anything can be done well, but here are some guidelines to follow. #writingcommunitymedia.tenor.coma blackboard with the word backstory on itAlt: a blackboard with the word backstory on it. a teacher points a stick at it and the stick snaps 65619
Reposted by @storywrangler.bsky.socialDapo Adeola @dapsdraws.bsky.social · 13/05/2025For anyone interested, Puffin books UK have a children’s Graphic Novel arm. 🙂 It’s really new and it’s running a competition for new and aspiring graphic novel creators. Hit the link below for more info. ☺️ www.penguin.co.uk/discover/chi...penguin.co.ukThe Puffin Graphic Novel CompetitionThe Puffin Graphic Novel Competition aims to seek out, nurture and publish new graphic novel creators from communities under-represented on the nation’s bookshelves. 32121