Good writer folk
People and organisations that champion writers and offer tips, support, mentoring, workshops, courses and other generally supportive resources for aspiring and developing writers.
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@thewriterswalk.com
@adammarek.bsky.social
Short story writer. Kent birder. Copywriter for good causes. Occasional futurist for SciFutures. More on my books at www.adammarek.co.uk
@damianbarr.bsky.social
Writer & broadcaster. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ ๐ ๐๏ธ๐ ๐ญ ๐บ ๐ป ๐ชด ๐ ๐ฅ He/Him ๐ The Two Roberts is my new novel (Sept 2025). Iโm also curating a show about them for Charleston. ๐ Maggie & Me. ๐ You Will Be Safe Here. ๐บ Big Scottish Book Club on BBC iPlayer. PhD, FRSL, FRSE.
@kbjensenauthor.bsky.social
Award-winning author, editor, publishing expert, and pro ski instructor. My latest book is Love and Other Monsters in the Dark. I also run an online writing and publishing camp for teen writers. For more on me and my workshops, visit kbjensenauthor.com.
@sagetyrtle.bsky.social
Award-winning storyteller, writer, and workshop wizard. Moth GrandSLAM champ. NPR/CBC/PBS contributor. Taught 150+ workshops for Second City, Clarion West, and Afghan Womenโs Assoc. Work in Apex Mag, The Offing. Helps writers dig up stories that stick.
@gemmasupernova.bsky.social
Writing education towards justice. Writer, poet, playwright, literacies scholar (Syracuse PhD 2022), writing coach. We Might As Well Be Underwater (Unsolicited Press, 2017). Queer. Social media lurker mostly. She/her. www.gemmacoopernovack.com
@writeandshine.bsky.social
Morning writing workshops, peaceful retreats and an online library of writing courses, run by @gemseltz. Artwork by Rose Wong for Write & Shine.
@publishingtalk.bsky.social
๐ Educational website for new and emerging authors. www.publishingtalk.org
@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/
@tanyashadrick.bsky.social
Author #TheCureForSleep: a late-waking life - a Waterstones & Evening Standard Book of 22 | Creator Wild Patience Scrolls: A Mile of Writing, #BirdsOfFirle & #ConcentratesOfPlace | Founder Selkie Press | Fellow Royal Society of Arts
@applesandsnakes.bsky.social
Englandโs leading organisation for #SpokenWord and #PerformancePoetry. #NoWordUnspoken #PoetryWithBite Follow us @applesandsnakes on other channels. Find us www.applesandsnakes.org We're new to this... give us a moment!
@whycraigwhy.bsky.social
Writes all sorts, most recently the Gina Kaminski series for Little Tiger. Rep: Mandy Suhr at Storywise. I love power ballads and films. AuDHD. Lecturer in Childrenโs Literature. Cheeseboards = dessert.
@jessicajlee.bsky.social
Author / Env Historian / TURNING, TWO TREES MAKE A FOREST, DOG HEARTED, DISPERSALS, A GARDEN CALLED HOME / Queries to David Godwin Associates please she/her
@irishwriterscentre.bsky.social
Leading support and development organisation for writers in Ireland. Programmes | Resources | Courses | Events | #NovelFair ๐ Supported by Arts Council of Ireland.
@writing.ie
Award winning magazine for writers at all levels http://www.writing.ie - based in Ireland but for writers everywhere. Featuring book and writing news, tips, technique, competitions, submission opportunities and much more. We want to help! ๐๐
@newwritingsouth.bsky.social
New Writing South is dedicated to inspiring, nurturing and connecting all kinds of creative writers in southeast England.
@watsonlittle.bsky.social
A long established literary agency that likes books...and dogs.
@gbpoliceadvisor.bsky.social
๐ Advising authors, TV writers, doc makers. โ๏ธ Award-winning crime writer: BAD FOR GOOD, FORCE OF HATE & CITY ON FIRE. Repped by DHH Literary Agency. ๐ค Mentor with Jericho Writers. ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ Retired police C/Supt. ๐ https://linktr.ee/grahambartlett
@societyofauthors.bsky.social
The largest UK union for writers, illustrators and literary translators. Fighting for a nicer industry since 1884. #societyofauthors Protect authorsโ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training โ๏ธhttps://authr.uk/sp40
@emilybarr.bsky.social
Writer of many things. YA: The Other Girl, is coming from Penguin in May 2025. Sci fi in the US as Evie Green Backpack, The Sleeper and various others, back in the day (and working on more) Screenwriting is incoming...
@taniahershman.bsky.social
Queer writer of odd things: stories/poems/hybrids. New hybrid CNF book coming 2025. Permissioner, founder of Unbox Your Words. She/they ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ www.taniahershman.com; https://taniahershman.substack.com/; https://www.instagram.com/tania_hershman_writes
@wordfactoryuk.bsky.social
'National organisation supporting excellence in short fiction' - The Guardian.News & events https://thewordfactory.tv/ Location: Cornwall + London
@wendypratt.bsky.social
Author: The Ghost Lake Poet: Blackbird Singing at Dusk Editor: Spelt Magazine https://linktr.ee/wendypratt
@arvonfoundation.bsky.social
The Home of Creative Writing. Writing courses and retreats online and at three UK countryside homes. https://linktr.ee/arvon_
@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
@literaryhub.bsky.social
A daily literary website highlighting the best in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and criticism. https://linktr.ee/lithub_
@jerichowriters.bsky.social
A community founded by writers, for writers โ๏ธ Creators of friendly and inspiring courses, editorial services & events that launch careers #WritingCommunity ๐ linktr.ee/jerichowriters
@johnyorkestory.bsky.social
We're all about story. News, opportunities, advice and training from BAFTA-winning John Yorke - from #scripted and #unscripted TV to #games and #podcasts. ๐ johnyorkestory.com/
@profwriting.bsky.social
๐ World-class online creative courses since 2009. Learn with industry gurus and inspiring academics, wherever you are. โ๏ธ Affordable, flexible, and for all โ from first-timers to MFA grads. ๐ profwritingacademy.com #WeAreNotAI
@thewriterswalk.com
Ey up ๐ Iโm a #writer and #walker from Yorkshire, living in That London. I write a Substack where I share stories, interviews and writing prompts that explore the places where walking and writing meet. Fancy joining in? https://thewriterswalk.com