NC Writers' Network
Supporting "The Writingest State" since 1985. We provide a network for North Carolina writers through conferences, online classes, critique services, and other programs. Learn more: https://linktr.ee/ncwriters
@marthaannetoll.bsky.social
Novelist: DUET FOR ONE is out! So is THREE MUSES. Literary and cultural critic. Board member PEN/Faulkner Foundation, member National Book Critics Circle. www.marthaannetoll.com https://marthaannetoll.substack.com
@pronounced-ing.bsky.social
Fiction writer (EVERYTHING I NEVER TOLD YOU, LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE, OUR MISSING HEARTS). Science nerd, ex-Clevelander, embarrassingly sincere. Blue canary in the outlet by the light switch who watches over you. she/her. celesteng.com
@kellyluce.bsky.social
author of THREE SCENARIOS IN WHICH HANA SASAKI GROWS A TAIL (A\SO) and PULL ME UNDER (FSG). Radcliffe fellow. Editor of Electric Lit's The Commuter
@smashfizzle.bsky.social
Author of the bestselling memoir, Somebody’s Daughter. Podcast host. I deserve it all. https://linktr.ee/SmashFizzle
@jaimealyse.bsky.social
Author of THE POSSIBILITY OF LIFE | series editor of THE BEST AMERICAN SCIENCE AND NATURE WRITING || she/her || jaimegreen.net
@dukepress.bsky.social
Disseminating knowledge—through the publication of printed books, periodicals, and electronic files—beyond the confines of the University's campus.
@sarabandebooks.bsky.social
Award-winning publisher of poetry, short fiction, and essay. Headquartered in Louisville, KY. linktr.ee/sarabandebooks
@katyhersh.bsky.social
Work at Publishers Lunch. Writing at NYTBR, Washington Post, LitHub, Slate, Longreads, etc. KatyHershberger.com
@lrb.co.uk
The LRB is Europe’s leading magazine of politics, literature, history and ideas, published every fortnight. Read: https://lrb.co.uk Subscribe: https://mylrb.co.uk/QUEXT0225B
@parnassusbooks.bsky.social
An independent bookstore for independent people in Nashville, TN (shop + airport + blog + bunch of shop dogs) Owned by author Ann Patchett📚
@rebeccasolnit.bsky.social
Raised on Coast Miwok land, longtime resident on Ramaytush Ohlone land, writer, climate person, feminist, wanderer. Just started a newsletter at MeditationsInAnEmergency.com.
@audiofilemagazine.bsky.social
AudioFile is the #1 audiobook review source. AudioFile produces Behind The Mic podcast where our editors recommend the best in audiobook listening every M-F. www.audiofilemagazine.com https://bit.ly/AFMpodcast #audiobooks
@frecklywench.bsky.social
lit agent at Aevitas 🏳️🌈🤓📚// writer, book gal, scone-lover // chapbook THE THEME PARK OF WOMEN’S BODIES from @bullcitypress.com // she/her // opinions mine // https://maggiecooper.carrd.co/
@uncpress.bsky.social
The University of North Carolina Press 📖 First University Press in the South 📚 Publishing distinguished books and journals for academics, students, and general readers for over a century
@lucaschurch.bsky.social
Executive editor @uncpress.bsky.social. I acquire books in: Lit studies, social sciences, trade, CNF, App Studies, music. Writer. Recovering Appalachian. Book @Press53. He/Him.
@cassmannes.bsky.social
Writer. Founder & director at Pine State Publicity. Mom to P & E. 🐝 http://pinestatepublicity.com Pinestatepublicity.substack.com
@jnicolejones.bsky.social
writer & editor // author of LOW COUNTRY (2021) and THE WITCHES OF BELLINAS (May 14, 2024) // formerly VanityFair, VICE // lolsob.substack.com // jnicjones.com
@katearden.bsky.social
she/her 🌞 Managing Editor at Hub City Press fiction in Carve, Ninth Letter, BULL, The Boiler, Reckon, etc etc read me at kateamcmullen.com or whatimcooking.substack.com
@deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social
WINNER PEN/Faulkner Award, Story Prize, LA Book Prize, and National Book Award finalist for THE SECRET LIVES OF CHURCH LADIES| DMs open for shenanigans + life-changing offers only, not for business or requests. See contact info for reps @ deeshaphilyaw.com
@reeamilcarscott.bsky.social
Camouflage fatigues & dashikis. Somewhere in between Ralph Ellison and PE 📚:🔥INSURRECTIONS🔥(PEN/Bingham winner) and THE W🌍RLD DOESN’T REQUIRE YOU I write love notes to black people & dis songs to white supremacy. 90% love. 10% dis. I deserve it all.
@megireid.bsky.social
Executive Director / Hub City Writers Project Publisher / @hubcitypress.bsky.social Canadian in the South 🍁
@shipmanagency.bsky.social
The Shipman Agency offers complete literary services to writers at all stages of their careers: event booking, independent publicity, mss consultations, The Work Room. she/her https://www.theshipmanagency.com/
@thefrontlist.org
Culture journalist @Esquire and elsewhere. Author of A DANGER TO THE MINDS OF YOUNG GIRLS (One Signal, Dec 2025). Newsletter: https://linktr.ee/adamm0rgan Tips: [email protected]
@jessicah.bsky.social
Author "The Magnetic Girl," (Southern Book Prize, Indie Next, Bitter Southerner picks.) "Invisible Sisters,” too. Drummer. Southerner. Abortion rights are human rights. www.jessicahandler.com. New novel, “The World To See” coming in 2026.
@mtaeckens.bsky.social
Co-founder, Broadside PR > michael at broadsidepr dot com Lit Agent, Massie & McQuilkin > michael at mmqlit dot com https://michaeltaeckenspr.com/about-me/
@andyhunter777.bsky.social
Founder and CEO, Bookshop.org; co-Creator and Publisher, Literary Hub; co-founder and Chairman, Electric Literature
@amico.bsky.social
Poetry Editor, The Florida Review • NEA fellow • MTG articles @ Commander’s Herald • Author, DISAPPEARING, INC. www.brandonamico.com
@hjm.bsky.social
Writer. One half of a dynamic duo. H is for Hawk, Vesper Flights. PROPHET with Sin Blache. Rep by the Clegg Agency. Non-binary. They/she
@theatlantic.com
Exploring the American idea through ambitious, essential reporting and storytelling. Of no party or clique since 1857. http://theatlantic.com
@eetempleton.bsky.social
Dean & English professor (Converse University), runner, Steeler fan, avid reader, dog walker, cat food dispenser. Always up for pizza. Academically: literary modernism, F. Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald, Tender Is the Night possibly forever.
@crystalwilki.bsky.social
Novelist, Food Advocate, Professor. National Bestselling Author of PRAISESONG FOR THE KITCHEN GHOSTS, PERFECT BLACK, BIRDS OF OPULENCE https://linktr.ee/CrystalWilkinson?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=d3c6b47f-690c-483b-9898-8faed08cd35d
@jysexton.bsky.social
Hoosier, Political Analyst, The Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis, Co-Host Muckrake Podcast, newsletter Dispatches From A Collapsing State, Board: The Change Campaign
@thejeremybjones.bsky.social
When I say writer, Siri hears rider thejeremybjones.com New book out in Sept: cipherthebook.com In the NC mountains Repped by Justin Brouckaert at Aevitascreative
@msstefaniekirby.bsky.social
Writer. Mom. Xeric gardener. REMAINDER (Bull City Press, 2025). FRUITFUL (Driftwood Press, 2024). Poems in Best of the Net, West Branch, phoebe, Cincinnati Review, etc. See more poetry at https://linktr.ee/stefaniekirbypoetry
@amorak.bsky.social
Loyola dad. BGSU dad. Poet. BGSU professor & proud union member. Co-founding editor at @riverriverbooks.bsky.social. Auburn fan. Dodgers fan. I like board games and ttrpg. He/him. It's pronounced uh-MOR-ack. https://amorakhuey.com
@demisty.bsky.social
Mother of twins, wife of dude, writer of stuff, prof. of student, PhD. Website at demistybellinger.com. Story collection All Daughters Are Awesome Everywhere (U-Nebraska Press: Zero Street Fiction: https://tinyurl.com/prdacfrt)
@mlfaliveno.bsky.social
writer, teacher, rock/roller | author of TOMBOYLAND: ESSAYS & forthcoming novel, HEMLOCK | asst. prof at UNC | she/they www.melissafaliveno.com
@oliverdelapaz.bsky.social
Poet Laureate of Worcester, MA. Author and editor. Kundiman. NEA Fellow. Teaches at the College of the Holy Cross and in the low res MFA at PLU.
@toddkaneko.bsky.social
Author: This Is How the Bone Sings & The Dead Wrestler Elegies. Co-author: Slash / Slash, Poetry: Writers Guide & Anthology. Writing teacher. he/him/dad https://linktr.ee/toddkaneko
@alexanderchee.bsky.social
Novelist and essayist, most recently author of How to Write an Autobiographical Novel. Professor of Creative Writing at Dartmouth College. He/him. Agent: Jin Auh, The Wylie Agency. alexanderchee.net
@rokwon.bsky.social
📚 nationally bestselling novels Exhibit & The Incendiaries • co-edited Kink • ✍🏻 NYT, New Yorker, Time, Vanity Fair, Guardian 🌈 she/her www.ro-kwon.com/exhibit
@michaelpittard.bsky.social
UNCG English lecturer/PhD student. Focus in rhetorics of nostalgia & declinism. Pushcart Prize & Best of the Net nominated poet. Warren Wilson College alum.
@kathyfish.bsky.social
Ploughshares | Best American Nonreq'd | Copper Nickel Editors' Prize | The Norton Reader | ElectricLit | Flash Fiction America | Swamp Pink (fmrly Crazyhorse) | Wigleaf | The Art of Flash Fiction https://artofflashfiction.substack.com
@weymouthwritersnc.bsky.social
Home of the N.C. Literary Hall of Fame. We nurture writers within these walls. A Welcome Place❤️