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Word of the day is ‘librocubicularist’: one who loves nothing better than reading in bed. (Not easy to say, but I’m glad to know it exists).

I should not call them ‘characters,’ I should call them ‘people’ — they are real, even if they happen to be dead - Hilary Mantel #WolfHall #Writers wolfhallweekend.substack.com/p/i-should-n...

I should not call them ‘characters,’ I should call them ‘people’ — they are real, even if they happen to be dead- Hilary Mantelwolfhallweekend.substack.com

On Monday, Book at Bedtime features five short stories by me, separate but interconnected, one each night over the week. Hope you enjoy :)

BBC Sounds - The Green & The Black by Kit de Waal - Available EpisodesListen to the latest episodes of The Green & The Black by Kit de Waal on BBC Sounds.www.bbc.co.uk

New on the blog today, I've written about ten haunting, atmospheric novellas I highly recommend. Featuring books by J. L. Carr, Yūko Tsushima, Jhumpa Lahiri, Hanne Ørstavik & more! #BookSky #NovNov 💙📚 jacquiwine.wordpress.com/2024/11/21/t...

Ten haunting, atmospheric novellas I highly recommendNovember seems to be a very popular time for themed cultural events, ranging from German Lit Month (which focus on books originally written in the German language) and #Noirvember (a tradition of w…jacquiwine.wordpress.com

You know the rules: I see this one, I have to share it.

Really helpful tip from @uptoolatereading.bsky.social about follower lists!

So, I got starter-pack FOMO and decided to make one for writing people who know stuff and pass it on through courses, workshops, newsletters etc. It includes all the savants who teach me stuff. I've probably missed people but these were the ones who sprung to my head. go.bsky.app/K7ftxtv

We can build the #literaryfiction community beyond the starter packs. Here’s how: First, hit the like button, reply with #literaryfiction, and most importantly, hit the REPOST button. Then, follow each other back. The easiest way to do so is to follow everyone who reposts. Here’s how:

Great to see the longlist out in the wild. I really enjoyed reading these on behalf of @hayfestival.bsky.social I hope you enjoy read them as well. Now onto the harder job of selecting the shortlist.

The Climate Fiction Prize’s first-ever longlist is here! The globe-spanning, all-female longlist offers a unique collection of narratives, styles and genres, showcasing the stellar array of novels being written in the climate fiction space. climatefictionprize.co.uk

📚We're reopening to unagented manuscripts in January. We really encourage LGBTQ+ folk, marginalised and underrepresented writers, disabled, non-London based authors, authors over 40, and writers from working class backgrounds to submit to us.

Completely agree! I like hardbacks as they are some really pretty editions available but paperbacks are much easier to read!

Starter pack for #literaryfiction writers to find each other! Comment/repost and I'll add you go.bsky.app/ARue8c8 #literaryfiction #WritingCommunity #Writers #Authors 💙📚

For anyone who needs to hear this today

Bridport Prize: Novel £24 per entry; Short Story £14 per entry; Flash Fiction £12 per entry; Poetry £12 per poem. Bursaries for under represented writers OPEN 10 February 2025 and CLOSE 15 April 2025: "We don’t require proof of income, your word is good enough" bridportprize.org.uk/writers-room...

Bursaries for under represented writers - Bridport Prizebridportprize.org.uk

If you enjoyed a novel, contact the author and let them know! Writing can be a difficult, anxious, uncertain, and often insecure profession. Yet a huge amount of joy comes from connecting with readers. So don't be afraid to write to a beloved author – it could very genuinely brighten their day.

FACT - Orbital is the first Booker Prize winner to go to number 1 in the bestseller charts in the week of its win.

Octavia Butler being a time traveler or seer, will forever be a hill I'm willing to die on, because there's just no way. Parable of The Sower was published in 1993. Look at this date. #BlackBookSky #BookSky

Me too, I love introducing people to his writing I'm sure his career will go from strength to strength, I can't wait to see him progress!