Rob Potter
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This fall's Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror group is closing soon..
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Hurry! Registration closes soon!
Just a reminder that our Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror Coaching begins in just one week! Participants will get 10 weeks of accountability and feedback from the head of the Ladderbird Literary Agency, Beth Marshea! Submit up to 5K words per week...by the end of the program, you can have half of your novel professionally critiqued! Sign up now! We have just 3 seats left and registration closes this Thursday, September 10th!
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September 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM
This fall's Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror group is closing soon..
#writers
#sfwriters
#fantasywriters
#horrorwriters
#writers
#sfwriters
#fantasywriters
#horrorwriters
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It's not too late (yet) to join this fall's Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Horror Coaching!
Last call for 10-week Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Horror Coaching!
We are looking to fill just one more seat in our upcoming Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror Writer Coaching program which begins in just two weeks! The coach: Beth Marshea, Owner of Ladderbird Literary Agency Day and time: Tuesdays, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Eastern Time Duration: 10 weeks What you get: Coaching, networking, accountability, feedback, weekly video meetings and written feedback.
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August 31, 2026 at 9:39 PM
It's not too late (yet) to join this fall's Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Horror Coaching!
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Publishing unions, new manga imprint, and Owen Sound book market.
Writer High Five: August 28, 2026
Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror Coaching with Literary Agent Beth Marshea begins soon! Register now to take control of your writing with accountability and feedback! Publishing Opportunities...Little Fruits Magazine - Prose (flash) - replanted fairytales - September 22 (opens September 15)Kreatif - Prose & Poetry - General - September 25Sun Thief Journal - Prose & Poetry - General (see guidelines) - October 1…
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August 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Publishing unions, new manga imprint, and Owen Sound book market.
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10-week Fantasy, Horror and Science Fiction program starting soon! Don't miss out!
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#horrorwriter
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#sfwriter
Calling all writers of fantasy, horror, and science fiction!
Are you ready to take your work up a level this fall? Join Literary Agent Beth Marshea for 10 weeks of coaching. In these small group sessions, you'll learn how to make your creatures more magical, your tech more believable, and your monsters more terrifying and your settings more believable. If you're struggling with plot structure, dialogue, or POV, Beth and your writing peers can help.
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August 27, 2026 at 10:12 PM
10-week Fantasy, Horror and Science Fiction program starting soon! Don't miss out!
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Never let a writer help you move
August 21, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Never let a writer help you move
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When Words Collide, Word On The Street, and Toronto's Book Bar
Writer High Five: August 21, 2026
Writing fantasy, science fiction or horror? Register now for 10 weeks of coaching with Literary Agent Beth Marshea! Publishing opportunities...Dark Matter: Women Witnessing - Prose & Poetry - Prayer - September 4WAYE Small Press - Poetry - General/Featured (see guidelines) - September 6 (submission fees)Philly Chapbook Review - Prose & Poetry - General - September 15Encyclopedia Prismatica…
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August 21, 2026 at 9:24 PM
When Words Collide, Word On The Street, and Toronto's Book Bar
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Social reading, a rise in poetry, and publishing opportunities!
Writer High Five: August 7, 2026
Literary agent Beth Marshea's 10-week coaching workshop for Fantasy, Sci-fi, and Horror writers has opened for registration! Will we see you there? One-on-one coaching opportunities are also available from Beth and an amazing variety of experts in the publishing industry. Publishing Opportunities...Superpresent - Prose & Poetry - Not Knowing - September 15Art Sick - Poetry - General - September 30 (submission fee)
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August 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Social reading, a rise in poetry, and publishing opportunities!
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Canadian SFF, Banned Books, and Publishing Opportunities
Writer High Five: July 3, 2026
Publishing Opportunities...Lemonwood Quarterly Contest - Prose - Unexplored human condition - July 17 (submission fee)The Marbled Sigh - Poetry - General - August 8 (emerging poets only, see guidelines)WayWords Tales Anthology - Prose & Poetry - The archives - September 15Unleash Press - Prose & Poetic letters - Dear Body/womanhood - January 12, 2027 (submission fee)
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July 3, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Canadian SFF, Banned Books, and Publishing Opportunities
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Publishing Opportunities, Books to Film, and the Booker
Writer High Five – April 3, 2026
Publishing Opportunities Little Fruits - Prose - Pink Moon - April 7 (window from April 1-7) Radix - Prose - Futures - April 30 (submission fee, limited waivers available) Blood Tree Literature - Prose & Poetry Contest - April 30 (submission fee) Faoileánach Journal - Prose & Poetry - Augural - April 30 Film-worthy titles... The 2026 Oscars have come and gone and may have left you with a list of movies you'd like to see soon.
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April 3, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Publishing Opportunities, Books to Film, and the Booker
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This week's Writer High Five - the first cross-posted to Bluesky!
Writer High Five, February 13th 2026
Publishing Opportunities...Philly Poetry Chapbook Review - Poetry - General - March 15The Vagabond's Verse - Prose & Poetry - Place (Complexities of living) - March 31Thimble Literary Magazine - Prose & Poetry - March 31Oyster River Pages - Prose & Poetry - General - May 15 Bookish Love...With Valentine's Day quite literally around the corner, we wanted to share this swoon-worthy story of a
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February 14, 2026 at 8:27 PM
This week's Writer High Five - the first cross-posted to Bluesky!
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OK, what if that's not what you need?
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Don't worry #writers, we can connect you with the support you need!
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January 16, 2026 at 1:50 PM
OK, what if that's not what you need?
Don't worry #writers, we can connect you with the support you need!
Whether it's [manuscript reviews](syww.org/product-cate...), [query letters](syww.org/product-cate...) or just general [coaching](syww.org/product-cate...) we can help!
#writingcoaching
Don't worry #writers, we can connect you with the support you need!
Whether it's [manuscript reviews](syww.org/product-cate...), [query letters](syww.org/product-cate...) or just general [coaching](syww.org/product-cate...) we can help!
#writingcoaching
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Hurry before it sells out..
Our most popular program, @ladderbird.bsky.social's Beth Marshea is once again running her #Scifi #fantasy and #horror [10-week coaching program](syww.org/products/10-...)
This one is already selling out!
#horrorwriters
#sfwriters
#writing
#writercommunity
Our most popular program, @ladderbird.bsky.social's Beth Marshea is once again running her #Scifi #fantasy and #horror [10-week coaching program](syww.org/products/10-...)
This one is already selling out!
#horrorwriters
#sfwriters
#writing
#writercommunity
Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror Writer Coaching
Work with Beth Marshea of Ladderbird Literary Agency in this 10-week Fantasy Sci-Fi and Horror Writer Coaching program to help you develop your SFF writing
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January 16, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Hurry before it sells out..
Our most popular program, @ladderbird.bsky.social's Beth Marshea is once again running her #Scifi #fantasy and #horror [10-week coaching program](syww.org/products/10-...)
This one is already selling out!
#horrorwriters
#sfwriters
#writing
#writercommunity
Our most popular program, @ladderbird.bsky.social's Beth Marshea is once again running her #Scifi #fantasy and #horror [10-week coaching program](syww.org/products/10-...)
This one is already selling out!
#horrorwriters
#sfwriters
#writing
#writercommunity
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2026 Programs continue!
Next up @therightsfactory.bsky.social's Sam Hiyate will help you [Revist to (re)submit](syww.org/products/rev...) your novel or memoir
Maximize your chances by working with an expert with a proven track record.
#writer
#writingcommunity
#editing
#publishing
Next up @therightsfactory.bsky.social's Sam Hiyate will help you [Revist to (re)submit](syww.org/products/rev...) your novel or memoir
Maximize your chances by working with an expert with a proven track record.
#writer
#writingcommunity
#editing
#publishing
Revise to (Re)Submit your Novel or Memoir -
Feeling uncertain about your manuscript? No getting the traction you expect? Revise to (Re)Submit your Novel or Memoir and maximize your chances!
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January 16, 2026 at 1:50 PM
2026 Programs continue!
Next up @therightsfactory.bsky.social's Sam Hiyate will help you [Revist to (re)submit](syww.org/products/rev...) your novel or memoir
Maximize your chances by working with an expert with a proven track record.
#writer
#writingcommunity
#editing
#publishing
Next up @therightsfactory.bsky.social's Sam Hiyate will help you [Revist to (re)submit](syww.org/products/rev...) your novel or memoir
Maximize your chances by working with an expert with a proven track record.
#writer
#writingcommunity
#editing
#publishing
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Good morning #writers!
2026 has started, and we've got some new programs available for you!
@therightsfactory.bsky.social's Sam Hiyate is running TWO new programs!
First up:
[Sell Your Memoir](syww.org/products/sel...)
#memoir
#writercommunity
#writing
2026 has started, and we've got some new programs available for you!
@therightsfactory.bsky.social's Sam Hiyate is running TWO new programs!
First up:
[Sell Your Memoir](syww.org/products/sel...)
#memoir
#writercommunity
#writing
Sell Your Memoir - 10-week workshop with Sam Hiyate -
Make your memoir stand out! Sell your Memoir effectively by collaborating with Literary Agent Sam Hiyate, who has a track record of success.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Good morning #writers!
2026 has started, and we've got some new programs available for you!
@therightsfactory.bsky.social's Sam Hiyate is running TWO new programs!
First up:
[Sell Your Memoir](syww.org/products/sel...)
#memoir
#writercommunity
#writing
2026 has started, and we've got some new programs available for you!
@therightsfactory.bsky.social's Sam Hiyate is running TWO new programs!
First up:
[Sell Your Memoir](syww.org/products/sel...)
#memoir
#writercommunity
#writing
Hey #writers! We have two amazing opportunities to work with Literary Agent Beth Marshea from @ladderbird.bsky.social coming up!
August 26 - [Free AMA](syww.org/august26)
September - [10 Week Coaching Program](syww.org/products/fan...)
#horrorwriting
#sci-fi #fantasy
#writingcommunity
#amwriting
August 26 - [Free AMA](syww.org/august26)
September - [10 Week Coaching Program](syww.org/products/fan...)
#horrorwriting
#sci-fi #fantasy
#writingcommunity
#amwriting
https://syww.org/august26[https://syww.org/august26]
August 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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June 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Machines trained to bullshit.
Only now would people think they should be given power...
Only now would people think they should be given power...
Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.
June 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Machines trained to bullshit.
Only now would people think they should be given power...
Only now would people think they should be given power...
When we say someone is full of beans, what kind of beans are we talking?
Coffee?
Fava?
Cocoa?
Kidney?
Jelly?
🤔
Coffee?
Fava?
Cocoa?
Kidney?
Jelly?
🤔
June 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
When we say someone is full of beans, what kind of beans are we talking?
Coffee?
Fava?
Cocoa?
Kidney?
Jelly?
🤔
Coffee?
Fava?
Cocoa?
Kidney?
Jelly?
🤔
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June 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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One of the more maddening parts of the generative AI bubble is that, for it to make sense, it would have to have the combined value of both the smartphone market (around $500bn) and enterprise software (>$250bn) market...combined, and that's effectively what they're promising! Total flimflam
June 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
One of the more maddening parts of the generative AI bubble is that, for it to make sense, it would have to have the combined value of both the smartphone market (around $500bn) and enterprise software (>$250bn) market...combined, and that's effectively what they're promising! Total flimflam
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"I want to support indie creators, but I dont have the money for it."
Good news! Support is not at all limited to financial contributions!
Give that book a glowing review.
Invite your friends to play that cool game.
Hoot and holler about how much you love that movie.
Hype the good shit up!
Good news! Support is not at all limited to financial contributions!
Give that book a glowing review.
Invite your friends to play that cool game.
Hoot and holler about how much you love that movie.
Hype the good shit up!
May 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
"I want to support indie creators, but I dont have the money for it."
Good news! Support is not at all limited to financial contributions!
Give that book a glowing review.
Invite your friends to play that cool game.
Hoot and holler about how much you love that movie.
Hype the good shit up!
Good news! Support is not at all limited to financial contributions!
Give that book a glowing review.
Invite your friends to play that cool game.
Hoot and holler about how much you love that movie.
Hype the good shit up!
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Hey #writercommunity!
Time is running out to learn how to Build. Better Monster from @timwaggoner.bsky.social!
A full day of learning from a Bram Stoker winning author, and his feedback on your work? At a reasonable price? What?
#horrorwriters #writers #fantasywriters #sfwriters
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Time is running out to learn how to Build. Better Monster from @timwaggoner.bsky.social!
A full day of learning from a Bram Stoker winning author, and his feedback on your work? At a reasonable price? What?
#horrorwriters #writers #fantasywriters #sfwriters
syww.org/monster
Build a Better Monster
May 17, 2025, 10AM-4PM Eastern Time In this workshop, Award-winning Author Tim Waggoner will teach you techniques for creating original and terrifying monsters in your fiction, and will provide you…
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April 30, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Hey #writercommunity!
Time is running out to learn how to Build. Better Monster from @timwaggoner.bsky.social!
A full day of learning from a Bram Stoker winning author, and his feedback on your work? At a reasonable price? What?
#horrorwriters #writers #fantasywriters #sfwriters
syww.org/monster
Time is running out to learn how to Build. Better Monster from @timwaggoner.bsky.social!
A full day of learning from a Bram Stoker winning author, and his feedback on your work? At a reasonable price? What?
#horrorwriters #writers #fantasywriters #sfwriters
syww.org/monster
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There's still time. #horrorwriters!
This is going to be a great class, at a great price - and if you sign up and submit by May 3, @timwaggoner.bsky.social will provide his feedback on your work!!
This is going to be a great class, at a great price - and if you sign up and submit by May 3, @timwaggoner.bsky.social will provide his feedback on your work!!
#HorrorWriters!
Time is running out to get feedback on your #writing from 4x Bram Stoker winner @timwaggoner.bsky.social!
The workshop isn't until the 10th but, submissions for review have to be in by the 3rd!
Not just horror, either!
#sfwriters, #fantasywriters, #writercomm
syww.org/monster
Time is running out to get feedback on your #writing from 4x Bram Stoker winner @timwaggoner.bsky.social!
The workshop isn't until the 10th but, submissions for review have to be in by the 3rd!
Not just horror, either!
#sfwriters, #fantasywriters, #writercomm
syww.org/monster
Build a Better Monster
May 17, 2025, 10AM-4PM Eastern Time In this workshop, Award-winning Author Tim Waggoner will teach you techniques for creating original and terrifying monsters in your fiction, and will provide you…
syww.org
April 27, 2025 at 12:07 AM
There's still time. #horrorwriters!
This is going to be a great class, at a great price - and if you sign up and submit by May 3, @timwaggoner.bsky.social will provide his feedback on your work!!
This is going to be a great class, at a great price - and if you sign up and submit by May 3, @timwaggoner.bsky.social will provide his feedback on your work!!
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