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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month. This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory! Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...

ALL IMLS grants restored in every state & territory.

In response to a ruling from a federal judge in Rhode Island, the Institute of Museum and Library Services reinstated all previously canceled grants in every state and territory. It's a huge win for libraries and our communities.

"The reinstatement of all IMLS grants means that libraries across the country will be able to resume vital services for learning, imagination, and economic opportunity. We are breathing a sigh of relief, but the fight is not over." ALA President Sam Helmick. Show up for our libraries, American Library Association.

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Johanna Vondeling @vondelingventures.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Jizo enjoyed his rainy day play date with best bud Sterling this weekend.

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Johanna Vondeling @vondelingventures.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

My always-creative clients at @thinkinginkpress.bsky.social have launched a Kickstarter to support their forthcoming "Memoir Writing in Flashes." Definitely worth supporting! www.kickstarter.com/projects/thi...

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Writing Memoir in Flashes nonfiction book

Learn to write your true stories in short form memoir

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Thinking Ink Press @thinkinginkpress.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

LtR, Clara Ward, Anthony Francis, Betsy Miller, & Liza Olmsted. We will be at Worldcon! Our award-winning book The Neurodiversiverse edited by Anthony & Liza will be selling at the Liminal Fiction table in the dealers' room. Stop by the table and you may see Liza or Betsy there #Worldcon2025 #SciFi

Clara Ward, Anthony Francis, Betsy Miller, and Liza Olmsted are sitting at a round table having tea during Clockwork Alchemy. All are smiling

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UNC Press @uncpress.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

We're hiring! We're now accepting applications for the W. Hodding Carter III Senior/Executive Editor, an endowed position focused on acquiring trade and scholarly books in US history & related fields. Interested in helping us shape this new imprint? Learn more & apply here ⬇️ bit.ly/3US7Ihq

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W. Hodding Carter III Senior/Executive Editor – AUPresses Jobs

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Johanna Vondeling @vondelingventures.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Brought cookies to a @berkeleyca.gov National Night Out tonight on Curtis. Had an excellent hot dog and other snacks. Got to meet cool members of the Fire Department, who brought their truck for the kiddos to explore. My neighbors rock! So glad for this opportunity to meet more of them.

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Johanna Vondeling @vondelingventures.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Jizo did GREAT on our recent float down the Sacramento River. First time on a boat, first time camping - he aced both. Guarded the campsite like a champ and kept mum when the coyotes howled in the middle of the night. Smart dog. I hit the jackpot with this fella.

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Johanna Vondeling @vondelingventures.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Applications now being accepted for the next cohort in BAWiP's (free!) mentorship program. BAWiP welcomes applications from women and nonbinary folks at all career levels who are looking to advance--or help others advance--in the publishing profession. Deadline to apply is July 31st.

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MENTORSHIP | bawip

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Lambda Literary @lambdaliterary.org · 08/07/2025

Our friends at @feministpress.bsky.social are looking for an Executive Director! Check out the listing, apply, and spread the word to your literary enthusiast friends. www.feministpress.org/news/feminis...

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Feminist Press seeks new Executive Director — Feminist Press

The Feminist Press at CUNY Board of Directors is excited to announce that the application period for our next Executive Director is now open.

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Johanna Vondeling @vondelingventures.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Smart, helpful post from bsky.app/profile/atru... re: how tariffs will affect publishing, and why we need more competition in the POD space. No, the domestic printing industry is not poised for a comeback.

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Will tariffs impact book printing?

It's the private equity, actually

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Johanna Vondeling @vondelingventures.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Bay Area publishing folks: hope you can join me at the annual Publishing Professionals Network conference at the David Brower Center in Berkeley on Friday, April 25. Great opportunity to network and learn about where the industry is going from a wide range of experts. Registration closes April 16.

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2025 Conference | Publishing Professionals Network

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Johanna Vondeling @vondelingventures.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Highly recommended: this interview with my hero, outgoing FTC commissioner Lina Khan. For folks who work in publishing--or just oppose corporate consolidation generally--she really nails the #antitrust problem that is Amazon.

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625. The Biden Policy That Trump Hasn’t Touched

Podcast Episode · Freakonomics Radio · 03/07/2025 · 1h 4m

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Johanna Vondeling @vondelingventures.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Jizo, living his best life in Sea Ranch. "I'm getting the last bite of that chicken sando in your hand, right?" Yes, Boo Boo, you are.

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Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

I am accepting submissions for my emerging writer series at gay.submittable.com. You should have three publications or fewer and no book contract. Yes, this is a paid opportunity. Guidelines at the link. Plz follow the guidelines.

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Roxane Gay Books & The Audacity Submission Manager

THE AUDACITY, my newsletter, features an emerging writer twice a month. I define emerging writer as someone with fewer than three article/essay/short story publications and no published books or book ...

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Johanna Vondeling @vondelingventures.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Registration now open for the 2025 Publishing Professionals Network Conference, 4/25 in Berkeley, CA. I'll be moderating the panel "Audacious and Subversive: Impact Strategies from Indie Publishers," featuring amazing folks from Thinking Ink Press, The Fabulist Words & Art, and Sawaga River Press.

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2025 Conference | Publishing Professionals Network

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Johanna Vondeling @vondelingventures.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Attention business book authors: I recommend this free webinar. The comprehensive study they'll be talking about contains some refreshing insights about when it makes sense--and when it doesn't--to publish a business book.

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ROI of Business Books - Webinar with Dan Gerstein - Weaving Influence

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Johanna Vondeling @vondelingventures.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

"Reframing Hybrid vs. Traditional Publishing" - Excellent advice for authors from Brooke Warner of She Writes Press. Distribution matters!

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Reframing Hybrid vs. Traditional Publishing

It’s all about the distribution . . .

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Johanna Vondeling @vondelingventures.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Meet my precious Jizo. The fostering group I adopted him from advertised that he "will do anything for chicken." Boy, did they nail that one.

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Johanna Vondeling @vondelingventures.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

"This kind of favor trading creates an incestuous and unmeritocratic literary ecosystem that often rewards connections over talent." 👍https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/96957-why-simon-schuster-s-flagship-imprint-won-t-require-blurbs-anymore.html

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Why Simon & Schuster’s Flagship Imprint Won’t Require Blurbs Anymore

In a decision some might call “stunning” or a “tour-de-force,” new S&S publisher Sean Manning has decided to no longer require authors to obtain blurbs for their books. Here’s why.

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We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

In response to the ongoing L.A. wildfires, WNDB is now accepting Emergency Grant applications from marginalized writers, creatives, and publishing professionals who have been financially impacted by the fires. To apply, follow the link below ⬇️ 🚨 bit.ly/WNDB-emergency

A yellow promotional graphic that says, “Emergency Grants” in bold white text, followed by an illustration of a blaring siren. White text in the lower half of the graphic says, “Diverse writers, creatives, and publishing professionals who have been financially impacted by the LA wildfires, apply for an Emergency Grant today!” At the bottom of the graphic are two yellow arrows on either side, pointing inwards towards a green search bar that contains the URL “bit.ly/WNDB-emergency”

An informational graphic sharing more information about WNDB’s Emergency Fund program. The description reads as follows, “Since 2020, WNDB’s Emergency Grants have provided funding to over 120 authors, illustrators, publishing professionals, and educators experiencing financial need. Recipients may use their grant funds to cover household expenses, medical payments, debt, rent or mortgage payments, etc. In response to the ongoing LA wildfires, WNDB will be awarding emergency grants to support diverse writers, creatives, and publishing professionals impacted.” At the bottom of the graphic is an image of a green search bar that contains the URL “bit.ly/WNDB-emergency”

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Johanna Vondeling @vondelingventures.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Calling all Bay Area-based women and non-binary individuals in publishing! Looking for opportunities to advance your career? Apply for the Robin Seaman Award. Applications for the 2025 award are open now until January 27, 2025. #booksky

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Bay Area Women in Publishing | About Us

Learn more about the BAWiP mission and the group's inception.

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Johanna Vondeling @vondelingventures.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Attention #publishing! Bay Area Women in Publishing is now accepting applications for the 2025 Robin Seaman Awards. Up to $5K for folks looking to launch a publishing career, move into a leadership position, or return to work after an extended leave. Deadline to apply is 1/27/25.

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Bay Area Women in Publishing | About Us

Learn more about the BAWiP mission and the group's inception.

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