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Burty Burtman replied to the topic
Do you use writing prompts? in the forum Writing prompts and insperations 2 weeks, 6 days agoSometimes. Like, when I’m stuck for an idea or want a challenge for myself.
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Matthew Brown started the topic
Do you use writing prompts? in the forum The Muse of Last Resort 2 weeks, 6 days agoI only just remembered this group has a forum too. So, to make use of it, here is a question: do you use writing prompts, and if so, what do you use them for?
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Sam Smith replied to the topic What are your xmas plans in the forum General Chat 2 weeks, 6 days ago
For the rest of this week, my Christmas plans include a lot of shopping, housework, and being stressed. Roll on new year.
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Danny H commented on the post,
This is why the forums don’t syndicate to Mastodon, on the groupblog Author Buzz Developer Blog 2 weeks, 6 days agoDon’t have a solution to your problem, but I think in all cases federation should be opt-in
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Matthew Brown replied to the topic
When is it OK to call myself a writer? in the forum Aspiring Authors 2 weeks, 6 days agoI would agree with that opinion. Acorn Boi is someone who has written and is, therefore, a writer.
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Danny H replied to the topic
When is it OK to call myself a writer? in the forum Aspiring Authors 2 weeks, 6 days agoIn my opinion you’re a writer after the first sentence
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This is why the forums don’t syndicate to Mastodon in the group Help and Support: 2 weeks, 6 days agoThis is why the forums don't syndicate to Mastodon
Twice, in the past, I have thought it would be nice if everyone’s stuff made it out onto social media. Both times, I have enabled syndicating forum […] -
Acorn Boi started the topic
When is it OK to call myself a writer? in the forum Aspiring Authors 2 weeks, 6 days agoI’m working on my first novel. I’m at 12513 words now. Is it too soon to tell people that I am a writer?
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Jane Smith replied to the topic What are your xmas plans in the forum General Chat 2 weeks, 6 days ago
The husband and I are spending this year with his mum and sisters. So glad I’m not cooking.
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Blog: 124. Little House in the Big Woods from
Becky's Book Reviews in the group Book bloggers 2 weeks, 6 days ago124. Little House in the Big Woods. Laura Ingalls Wilder. 1932. 238 pages. [Source: Library] [5 stars, children’s classic, j historical, audio book]First […]
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Blog: 123. The Blue Castle from
Becky's Book Reviews in the group Book bloggers 3 weeks ago123. The Blue Castle. L.M. Montgomery. 1926. 218 pages. [Audio book, Library, 5 Stars]
First sentence: If it had not rained on a certain May morning Valancy […]
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Blog: Tea and Meetings, Celia Lake from
RogerBW's Blog: reading in the group Book Reviews by RogerBW feed 3 weeks ago2021 romantic fantasy short stories, eight scenes before and after the
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Blog: Week in Review #50 from
Becky's Book Reviews in the group Book bloggers 3 weeks, 2 days agoThis week I read three books. 122. Anne of Windy Poplars. L.M. Montgomery. 1936. 288 pages. [Source: Bought] [4 stars, classic]Read this if…You love Anne Shirley Y […]
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Blog: Any House in a Storm, Jenny Schwartz from
RogerBW's Blog: reading in the group Book Reviews by RogerBW feed 3 weeks, 2 days ago2022 fantasy, linked to the Uncertain Sanctuary series. Zelia Ptishva
is a World Walker, one of the people who link the worlds of Reality
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Blog: Friday Poem – ‘II. Night Vision’ by Laura Wainwright from
Seren in the group Seren Books 3 weeks, 3 days agoThis week’s Friday Poem is ‘II. Night Vision’ by Laura Wainwright from her debut collection ‘The Storm’s Flora’.
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Author Sophie Kinsella remembered as a ‘wonderful, warm woman’ in the group Outside News: 3 weeks, 3 days agoAuthor Sophie Kinsella remembered as a 'wonderful, warm woman'Sophie Kinsella, author of the bestselling Shopaholic series of novels, has been remembered as a “wonderful, warm woman” following her death at the […]
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What were the most popular social media platforms of 2025 in the group Author Platforms: 3 weeks, 3 days agoWhat were the most popular social media platforms of 2025
Despite how much we wish it weren’t true, sometimes quantity beats quality. If that is the case for you, then you might want to pick a […] -
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Blog: Elle McNicoll, Caley Routledge, Dorothy Koomson, Amanda Harris & T. M. Logan among the Author HQ and Writers’ Summit line-up from
The Hub by The London Book Fair | Publishing News in the group The London Bookfair Hub Blog 3 weeks, 4 days agoElle McNicoll • AA Dhand • Dorothy Koomson • Manni & Reuben Coe • T.M. Logan • Caley Routledge • T L Swan • Nathanael Lessore • Natasha Poliszczuk • Ben O’Do […]
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Blog: Foundation and Empire, Isaac Asimov from
RogerBW's Blog: reading in the group Book Reviews by RogerBW feed 3 weeks, 5 days ago1952 classic SF, collection of shorter works. The Foundation, the
organisation from which the second Galactic Empire will be born,
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Blog: 12 Christmas Romances to Curl Up with this Festive Season from
Mills & Boon Blog in the group Mills and Boon fans 3 weeks, 6 days agoChristmas is always a Claus for celebration! There’s nothing better to get you into the festive spirit than curling up … Continued
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Blog: 122. Anne of Windy Poplars from
Becky's Book Reviews in the group Book bloggers 4 weeks agoAnne of Windy Poplars. L.M. Montgomery. 1936. 288 pages. [Source: Bought]
First sentence: DEAREST:
Isn’t that an address! Did you ever hear anything so
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Blog: In Conversation with LBF Exhibition Director Emma Lowe from
The Hub by The London Book Fair | Publishing News in the group The London Bookfair Hub Blog 4 weeks agoAs The London Book Fair returns from 10–12 March 2026, we sat down with Exhibition Director Emma Lowe for a behind-the-scenes conversation about her journey back t […]
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Blog: Silver in the Wood, Emily Tesh from
RogerBW's Blog: reading in the group Book Reviews by RogerBW feed 4 weeks ago2019 fantasy novella. The rumoured Wild Man of Greenhollow Wood is a
legend that has grown in the telling; but Tobias Finch just wants to
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Burty Burtman replied to the topic
It’s OK to take a break in the forum Self care and motivation 4 weeks, 1 day agoAlways good advice
