Nothing in the Rulebook
A collective of creatives, challenging traditional models of publishing to support writers & artists.
Literature lovers. Art aficionados. Giraffe enthusiasts.
We are OPEN for submissions.
https://nothingintherulebook.com/
@incendiarybooks.bsky.social
Independent. Manchester/Salford. Debut release, To Rise in the Dark (2024) Second release, Hunter (2025)
@mrhenrymorris.bsky.social
Ex Tory MP Author, comedian, PT, Field Maneuvers boss and 50+ ultra marathons Substack: https://mrhenrymorris.substack.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/henrymorrispt The Tories: A Tragedy is out now
@emmadmiller.bsky.social
**Canadian author/creator of "The Doonies" book series! 📚🍁** - Follow on: Bluesky, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Threads, & YouTube 🔎 - Currently seeking new creative collaborations with literary agents and production companies🍁😁
@northernfiction.bsky.social
We are a radical publishing collective of over 30 independent publishers that showcases creativity and diversity. Head to our website to browse publishers and find your new favourite book: http://northernfictionalliance.com/
@michaelwaltersauthor.com
Literary genre fiction. North Yorkshire. Published by Salt. The Complex: https://www.saltpublishing.com/products/the-complex-9781784631628 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/michaelwaltersauthor Website: https://www.michaelwaltersauthor.com
@jmcm.bsky.social
IRISH writer, repped by Brian Langan, Storyline Literary Agency. Winner, All-Ireland Scholarships Creative Writing Award (public caterory), Novel Fair '23. Shortlisted, Short Story of the Year at the Irish Book Awards '23. Words in many places.
@roisinnineachtain.com
Artist, poet, editor 🇮🇪🏴🇪🇺💖🎨 https://www.roisinnineachtain.com/books I,bird - Broken Sleep Books 31/12/25 Poetry/Nature/Literature studies & Art
@tobylitt.bsky.social
Writer. Activist. Diarist. Head of Creative Writing at Southampton University. https://tobylitt.wordpress.com/shop/
@helengrantsays.bsky.social
Lives in Scotland & writes books. Latest novel JUMP CUT published by Fledgling Press. Short story collection ATMOSPHERIC DISTURBANCES available from Swan River Press. Perthshire Gothic. M.R.James fiend. Represented by Fraser Ross Associates.
@theresthistory.bsky.social
History + bad accents, with Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook. From Goalhanger Podcasts
@fallofcivspod.bsky.social
A history podcast by @PaulMMCooper.bsky.social looking at a different collapsed society each episode. Now in book form: https://linktr.ee/fallofcivilizations
@paulmmcooper.bsky.social
Novelist & podcast maker｜Wrote River of Ink (2016), All Our Broken Idols (2020), Fall of Civilizations (2024)｜Creator of the Fall of Civilizations Podcast Signed paperbacks: welbooks.co.uk/shop/p/fall-of-civilizations-by-paul-cooper
@kirkdalebooks.bsky.social
indie bookshop in Sydenham, SE London | open since 1966 | new books | second hand books | children's books | gifts | Mon-Sat 9:30-5 Sun 12-4 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
@prison-stories.bsky.social
My award-winning Prison Short Stories, all written at San Quentin, support my work in picking up prisoners who are paroling. 🖋️ Joyce Carol Oates published one. I served 39 years, 23 of them at San Quentin. There, I discovered that words can heal.
@manchesterreview.bsky.social
The Manchester Review is an online literary journal that brings together the best of new international writing. https://www.themanchesterreview.co.uk/
@halfbakedprompts.bsky.social
Random story stuff to get you writing. Run the gauntlet by responding to all 150 prompts, found here -> https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:5czgnb5wwkj2jlu7mdqciavg/feed/aaahxs3zqd77m
@goldsmithsenglish.bsky.social
Department of English & Creative Writing, Goldsmiths, University of London. Where creative daring meets critical rigour, discover the world of literature & language. https://www.gold.ac.uk/ecw/
@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*)
@carcanet.bsky.social
Award-winning publisher of modern, classic and translated poetry, and the bi-monthly literary journal @pnreview.bsky.social. 🔗 https://linktr.ee/CarcanetPress
@bitebackpublishing.bsky.social
Changing the face of publishing on politics, current affairs and history | Sign up for exclusive news and updates here: http://bitebackpublishing.com/subscribe
@404ink.bsky.social
Your favourite book publisher, obvs 🏴 We're @heathermmcd.bsky.social & @laurafjones.bsky.social Improve your life with 404 Ink books: https://www.404ink.com/shop
@uglyducklingpresse.bsky.social
nonprofit publisher of experimental poetry, translation, performance, and the absurd // keeping poetry ugly for over 20 years https://linktr.ee/uglyducklingprs
@serenbooks.bsky.social
Wales’ leading independent English-language publisher 📚 Winner Small Press of the Year Wales 2025 🏴
@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
@ninearchespress.bsky.social
Independent publisher of contemporary poetry since 2008, home of Under the Radar magazine. Made in the Midlands.
@lilliputpress.bsky.social
Ireland's leading independent publisher, founded in 1984. Proudly supported by The Arts Council. Our Stoneybatter bookshop is open 9.30am-5pm on weekdays.
@headofzeus.bsky.social
London based independent publishing house. Dedicated to new authors, great storytelling & fabulous ideas 📚
@galleybeggars.bsky.social
Galley Beggar Press is an independent publisher from Norwich. Citizens of the world. And foreign.
@trevorbrowning.com
Director, Producer & Writer | CatDog dad | Historian | Official Unofficial Spokesman for Digiorno https://www.TrevorBrowning.com
@swanriverpress.bsky.social
Independent press dedicated to literature of the gothic, fantastic, strange, and supernatural. Æon House, Dublin, Ireland. Posts by Brian J. Showers. www.swanriverpress.ie
@patrickkincaid.bsky.social
Doctor of Shakespeare, Master of Writing. Author of THE CONTINUITY GIRL. Novelist, editor, teacher.
@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
@madelinebcarey.bsky.social
Escritora / Extranjera born in Baltimore, based in Barcelona, teaches at Irish Writers Centre & other places In search of a livable city Imm Hasan www.madelinebeachcarey.com
@carolynmorgan.bsky.social
Bookworm, post mini book reviews. Aspiring author. Querying first novel, set in Swansea's copper boom, highly commended in Irish Writers Centre novel prize 2023. Editing novel 2, set in NZ and WW1 Swansea. 🏴
@johnkenny13.bsky.social
Writer, Editor, Creative Writing Tutor at the Irish Writers Centre. Poetry: Everyday Poets, Smashing Times, StepAway, Prole. Fiction: The Galway Review, Revival, Emerald Eye, Fear the Reaper, Albedo One.
@irishwriterscentre.bsky.social
Leading support and development organisation for writers in Ireland. Programmes | Resources | Courses | Events | #NovelFair 📚 Supported by Arts Council of Ireland.
@susancondon.bsky.social
Irish Writer & Poet | Winner of the Jonathan Swift Creative Writing Award | MA Creative Writing from DCU | 2024 Irish Writers Centre National Mentoring Programme Susancondon.Wordpress.com
@nmvandy.bsky.social
MD at Bookshop.org in the UK, formerly Etsy. American living in London, usually reading and speaking bad French. 📚 The Two Roberts by Damian Barr
@wednesdayerskin.bsky.social
THE BENEFACTORS (novel) coming JUNE 25, Sceptre. dance move/sweet home/stinging fly/picador/well I just kind of like it/PVA Books
@sidewayseight.bsky.social
Page and performance poet. City of Reno Poet Laureate (Jan. ‘24-Dec. ‘25). Creative Director of Monday Night Poetry, True Colors Poetry and Collective Breath Poetry Book Club. Member of Nevada Poetry Society and Sierra Arts Literary Community.
@leahpoet.bsky.social
Debut Poetry Collection Oneironaut (Indigo Dreams) ✨ Featured on BBC and in Magma, Poetry News, Mslexia and Poetry Book Society ✨ leahlarwood.co.uk
@glitterhermit.bsky.social
Poet :: Book Designer :: IPPY Gold Medal Recipient 2023 (The Theoretical Tiger Society) :: 🩷💛: Poetry, Beauty, Queer Culture, Earth, Quiet, Learning, History of Everyday Life 🏳️🌈 IG: @brianfuchs.poetry (Politics & Whatnot: @brianfuchs.bsky.social)
@janebloomfield.bsky.social
Poetry & CNF in #Tarot #Turbine|Kapohau @DoesItHavePockets, - a fine line - NZ Poetry Society, @rfpress @dustpoetry @frazzledlit | Finalist in the NZCYA Book Awards once. Liquorice Allsorts: janebloomfieldblog.blogspot.com
@gregchthomas.bsky.social
Arts journalist critic poet artist. Wrote a book on concrete poetry. Words in lots of places (gregthomas.online). Poem objects: oo-press.com. Secretary, Edwin Morgan Trust, comms manager, Humanist Society Scotland. Democratic socialism & dungeon synth.
@lisadmkelly.bsky.social
Poet. @carcanet.bsky.social. A Map Towards Fluency (shortlisted for Michael Murphy Memorial Poetry Prize 2021) The House of the Interpreter (Poetry Book Society Recommendation) BSL Level 6
@janinebradbury.bsky.social
Writer | Academic | Poet | BBC New Generation Thinker | Senior Lecturer at University of York https://www.janinebradbury.co.uk/
@roguestrands.bsky.social
Weaving ways through poetry. Second full collection, ‘Whatever You Do, Just Don’t’, a Poetry Society Book of the Year 2023, available from HappenStance Press.
@ianduhig.bsky.social
'An Arbitrary Light Bulb' the Poetry Book Society Winter 2024 Choice: "some of the most moving, restrained, memorable and technically adroit poetry of our times" --- TLS, 3/25