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For those whose work has been stolen by the pirate site #LibGen (which #Meta is using to train its #AI), more info and advice from the @authorsguild.bsky.social: authorsguild.org/news/meta-li... and the Writers Guild: writersguild.org.uk/libgen-datab...

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Wannabe / new children’s authors - this is worth a read:

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The Government is siding with big tech over British creativity. Today is the FINAL chance to respond to their consultation on AI and copyright. Let's make sure creators' voices are heard. Guidance below 👇 #MakeItFair #PayTheCreator www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...

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Just creating a post for Black kids book week and taking a moment to basque in how many amazing books I own centring Black kids - of all kinds. This isn’t even half of it. If anyone has a time portal I urgently need to send all these back to 1989! If you want a recommendation let me know. #kidlit

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Hello new followers 👋 time I said a bit about me - I’m a writer of MG and YA, I 🖤 all things spooky and odd, I’m a BSG and Twin Peaks nerd & currently obsessed with F1 Drive to Survive! My latest book is The Housetrap 👇 which you can buy, borrow, leave a review for 🥰 and I edit too: www.emdashed.com

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This is very urgent. The UK government is planning to change copyright law. If you are an artist, author, musician or work in the creative industry please read this. www.chrishaughton.com/blog/ai-and-...

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The spectacular shortlist for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2025 is here! 🥳 Chosen by booksellers across the country, there's magic on every page, whatever their age. Discover the amazing shortlisted authors and illustrators here: bit.ly/3w9ZuZb #WCBP25

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Hello #writingcommunity. My reach here is so very low. If anyone sees this, would love a little support. I want to reach out to the amazing #librarians and #teachers out there fighting for diversity in publishing. Pre-orders and ARC requests now available. #Weneeddiversebooks #debut #barefootbooks

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Tomorrow at 7pm, ask your questions about writing & publishing to MaassLitAgency agent @keslupo.bsky.social during a live, online talk - or catch up on the recording at your own pace. Join the Hub today for only £15 a month: bit.ly/4bUFGZt

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This is true about me.

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Schools! I'll be in Wolverhampton early Feb and mid April and in Liverpool end of March. DM me if you'd like a visit - I do all-school primary assemblies and KS1-KS2 workshops on Story Ideas, Dark Comedy and Characters. For KS3 I do assemblies and talks/workshops on Future Fiction + Dystopia. TY.

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Giveaway Alert! This is my first time trying to do a giveaway on Bluesky. Not sure how it will go! I'm giving away copies of Rebel Dawn, plus a bookmark for the Rebel Skies trilogy. To enter, please comment on this post. Giveaway open to UK and Europe only. Ends midnight 14 Jan.

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FAO new followers, I offer editorial support, specialising in developmental and line editing for children’s fiction. For free no-oblig. first page feedback get in touch! www.emdashed.com

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UK WRITERS: You need to fill in this consulation. Govt is very clearly looking to an opt-out model of rights licensing that puts all the burden on creators instead of profiteers. It's long and boring but this is important. www.gov.uk/government/c...

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When the graphics started degrading, it was my job to give the press conference. "It may look like the world is becoming pixelated, but it's actually a contagious eye disorder. We are working on a cure." People almost believed it, until the colors faded to #monochrome. (1/5) #vss365

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Have you seen our newsletter? Here’s December’s packed with #ReadingForPleasure goodness: https://buff.ly/41uXubB #RfP #RfPMadeEasy #TeamEnglish

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Thinking about that new ranking system for editors and honestly my heart goes out to editors at the moment - they're under so much pressure, without enough support (in terms of numbers of editors, in terms of staffing in other teams) and adding a system of direct comparisons into that feels HARSH.

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Hello new followers 👋 time I said a bit about me - I’m a writer of MG and YA, I 🖤 all things spooky and odd, I’m a BSG and Twin Peaks nerd & currently obsessed with F1 Drive to Survive! My latest book is The Housetrap 👇 which you can buy, borrow, leave a review for 🥰 and I edit too: www.emdashed.com

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Edits like buses … one book is off my desk and on its way to my editor and another is due in!

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Serendipity that I listed to this after my last post. As usual PRP and guest - in this case the wonderful Suyi Davies Okungbowa summarise what I’m feeling (about SM). Got a new plan for next year now (less SM, more writing basically!)

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I spend almost no time on front twitter anymore but I’ve not left, partly because things this still get shared - seeing young readers enjoying my book is too good to miss 🥰 #ukkidlit

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It’s time … fists with your toes #diehard #christmascanstart

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Aspiring picture book writers - there's a free mentoring opportunity . Details here: www.booksthathelp.co.uk/writers Plus, a webinar tonight about the process. Come along and find out more ! @write-mentor.bsky.social

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In our latest What To Read Now blog: 📕 Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Making Enemies by @louiestowell.bsky.social, 📙Twenty-Four Seconds From Now by Jason Reynolds @faberbooks.bsky.social 📘 Vanishing Edge by Zillah Bethell, @fireflypress.bsky.social https://buff.ly/3VRWFWL #ReadingForPleasure

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💙📚 It's that time of the year where @jonezyboy.bsky.social brings you his pick of the best YA Horror Books gnofhorror.com/young-adult-... @metuiteme.bsky.social @cloudbusterrob.bsky.social @davidfenne.bsky.social @tess-james-mackey.bsky.social #UKkidlit #KidLitUK @sadiehartmann.bsky.social

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When you know you’ve found your people ❤️‍🔥

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Kama muta: the feeling of being ‘moved by love’ – what so many movies, scripts and stories aspire to. And now we have a word for it. Also, I don't usually post pictures of kittens.

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Chuckling to myself ironically as I spend almost as much time editing my ‘complicated’ chapter headers as the rest of the book 🙈 #ukkidlit #amediting

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I'm currently @booktrust.bsky.social Writer in Residence, championing reading for pleasure for children facing challenging circumstances. Picture books can start, shape and soothe conversations about tough subjects.

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Crime writers! If you need advice on police procedure and plot, then I highly recommend @gbpoliceadvisor.bsky.social - a call with him last night solved the issues I'd been battling with for months. Unfortunately he won't write my book for me, but it's a start. policeadvisor.co.uk/crime-fictio...

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Ghosts of Mars is £3 again - perfect Christmas present for the space-lover in your family or for kids with type 1 diabetes looking for positive representation! 🚀 t.co/MlfjJWYXUd

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