@centreplacewriting.bsky.social
Creative-critical research centre, Manchester Metropolitan University. Exploring the relationship between writing & place to examine major contemporary issues. Co-directed by Dr David Cooper & Dr Rachel Lichtenstein https://linktr.ee/centreforplacewriting
@societyofauthors.bsky.social
The largest UK union for writers, illustrators and literary translators. Fighting for a nicer industry since 1884. #societyofauthors Protect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training ✒️https://authr.uk/sp40
@francescabrooks.bsky.social
Writer of poetry & prose. Early Medievalist, Late Modernist, Feminist. Teaching English at MMU & working in Research Training and Development with the A&H PhDs. Author of 'Poet of the Medieval Modern' https://francescabrooks.com/
@heidijames.bsky.social
Writer (The Sound Mirror, So the Doves) Podcast (First Graft) Academic
@pauldcoombs.bsky.social
I write dark fiction where monsters are metaphors, beauty meets tragedy, and the line between right and wrong blurs. No answers, just reflections. Cure fan. Debut novel - The Great Orme, released October 2024 Find me here: www.pauldcoombs.com
@ratherbereading.bsky.social
Katharine: Celt. Charity worker. Ink drinker & word wrangler of dark fiction Book Reviewer: Historical Novel Society. Short story published Bloody St Albans 22 Top 100: Cheshire Novel Prize 23 Mum to a neurodivergent tribe.
@michaelbirdwrites.bsky.social
Writer: Short Fiction on 💔 ⛧ 💀/ Journalist: Investigations on 🐻🤖💰 michaelbirdjournalist.com / Read 'Modern Gothic' out now https://shorturl.at/TNQQ2 / Watch www.bearsuncovered.com
@menigestew.bsky.social
Writer, Musician and Pessimist. Good voice, bad language. Five books published, which a VIP book-person described as “just dabbling”. But there’s more to come.
@sarasherwood.bsky.social
👩🏻💻 livin la vida laptop 🪩 retreats and workshops for @writelikeagrrrl.bsky.social 💫 i write things too (best british short stories, bridport prize, etc) 📍london
@zenabarrie.bsky.social
Co-Director of Camden Fringe Writes things, reads things, goes to watch things
@clarebot.bsky.social
Publicity Director, Fitzcarraldo Editions Sometimes football, always cats.
@jodierobins.bsky.social
Writer rep'd by Alice Lutyens at Curtis Brown. Curtis Brown Creative alumna Lover of all things gothic Novella, The Off-Season, coming June 2025 Northern and southern in equal parts https://jodierobins.substack.com
@gladlib.bsky.social
A unique residential library; a place to read, write and rest. Book a stay through our website and discover our beautiful Reading Rooms and boutique bedrooms! www.gladstoneslibrary.org
@grandtheatrebpl.bsky.social
Blackpool Grand Theatre’s official page. #Blackpool No.1 #Pantomime Venue! #theatre #arts #culture #entertainment www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk
@samjordison.bsky.social
Mad as hell. Not going to take it any more. Journalist. Galley Beggar. 3AM Magazine Anti-Royal Correspondent. Across The Pond podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1728150/ Galley Beggar: www.galleybeggar.co.uk
@rachelmayquin.bsky.social
Shortlisted Freelancer of the Year 2024 (The Bookseller) 📚 Award-winning marketing consultant ✨ Publishing professional ☕ Writer ✍️ Herder of 🐱🐶🦔 https://linktr.ee/rachelmayquin
@lmcknighthardy.bsky.social
Author of NIGHT BABIES (2026) @johnmurrays.bsky.social & DEAD RELATIVES (2021) and WATER SHALL REFUSE THEM (2019) @deadinkbooks.bsky.social She/her lmcknighthardy.com Agent: @donaldwin.bsky.social @watsonlittle.bsky.social
@flyonthewallpress.bsky.social
Manc independent publisher with a conscience. M.D. Isabelle Kenyon 2024 North England Winner Small Press of Year! Sustainable, political and accessible www.flyonthewallpress.co.uk
@ronanhession.bsky.social
Rónán Hession. Irish author @1dublin1book Listed @anpostibas @booksaremybag #BritishBookAwards #KerryGroupIrishNovel @Soc_of_Authors @dalkeybookfest @PrizeRofC Contact via www.ronanhession.com
@kevingopal.bsky.social
Manchester-based freelance journalist and editor linkedin.com/in/kevin-gopal-074876272
@drjoshmcloughlin.bsky.social
Writer, editor and scholar ⁍ PhD in early modern literature from UCL ⁍ Words: The Fence, New Statesman, Prospect, The Times, Engelsberg Ideas, The London Magazine &c ⁍ Editor: New Critique ⁍ London via Merseyside
@kirstiemillar.bsky.social
Founding editor of Ache, an intersectional feminist publisher on illness, health bodies and pain. My poetry book The Strange Egg is out now! 🥚🩸
@katyfd.bsky.social
Reading non-fic & literary fiction, yapping about social justice, and crying over how cute my dogs are (sighthound supremacy)
@dauntbookspub.bsky.social
a home of brilliant writing from across the decades and around the world (follow @dauntbooks.bsky.social for all things Daunt Books *shops*)
@whatcarolineread.bsky.social
🍂 Indecisive mood reader, sunset watcher, dog mum ☁️ Publishing gal doing marketing at HQ, HarperCollins 📍 Danish Londoner
@northernconnection.bsky.social
A book podcast with a focus on the North through authors, book settings and publishers. www.linktr.ee/thenorthernconnectionpodcast
@bookbound2019.bsky.social
writer Debut Novel coming 2026 with @northodoxpress.bsky.social #PaperSisters
@adamjfarrer.bsky.social
Essayist, Editor @ The Real Story, Winner NorthBound Book Award for COLD FISH SOUP (Saraband, 2022). BROKEN BISCUITS (HarperNorth, 2025) MD ANT https://linktr.ee/adamjfarrer
@saltpublishing.com
WELCOME to Salt, one of the UK’s great independent publishers, established in 1999. Over twenty-six years, we have grown into a daring literary powerhouse, winning scores of awards around the world. Directors: @chrisemery.me & @jenhemery.bsky.social
@articul8madness.bsky.social
Black chick writing lots of shit about my stomping grounds known as Chicago. Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. Official Articulate Madness™.
@cbcreative.bsky.social
Start your story with expert teaching from acclaimed authors, leading literary agents and top publishers. Writing courses online and in London. Home of #WriteCBC. https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/
@womensprize.bsky.social
Charity changing the world through books written by women📚 Women's Prize for Fiction and Non-Fiction supported by Audible, Baileys, Findmypast 🔗 linktr.ee/womensprize
@rebeccatamas.bsky.social
🌿 Poet & nonfiction writer. ‘Strangers: Essays on the Human & Nonhuman’ w/Makina Books. 'WITCH' w/Penned in the Margins. (https://makinabooks.com/product/strangers/)
@jenbowden12.bsky.social
Journalist | Writer repped by @liverpoollit @brendo_ed | Editor | Northern Voices podcast | Dr of Northern stories | #TeamHorn | Pityakker linktr.ee/jenbowden12
@aniacard.bsky.social
Polish British 🏴🇪🇺| ABOVE US THE SEA out w/ @deadinkbooks in 2024 🏳️🌈| Rep. Clare Coombes @LiverpoolLit | let’s end factory farming @ciwf @otwarteklatki
@hannahprior.bsky.social
Writer of darkness. Mother of demon. Instagram/Threads @hannahlpriorwrites Rep'd by Julia Wyatt at Berlin Associates.
@blackwellsmcr.bsky.social
Your friendly neighbourhood bookshop on Oxford Road, Manchester 📚 Bookchat, events and silly things. Bleets (?!) by @rednewsom.bsky.social https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/blackwells-manchester-11315868456
@queerarchivist.bsky.social
Marxist feminist, ESRC PhD on women, social reproduction and the aids crisis at Warwick university. Fan of my 3 cats, Austen & pistachio