S.M.H. Cooper
@smhcooper.bsky.social
Writer, querying author of Sci-fi, Fantasy, and more | Lover of books, words, science, space, animal, art.
Looking to connect with others who seek to uplift each other on our individual journeys.
Looking to connect with others who seek to uplift each other on our individual journeys.
A fascinating essay that touches on the anxiety (and avoidance) of many of us in regards to climate change as well as valuable insight into the often stereotyped and misunderstood condition of OCD and reflections on a beloved children's book author.
From Reckoning X, an essay on how to survive and remain creative while the world is plunged into chaos: "The Main Thing Is to Not Be Afraid: Tove Jansson, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Art in the Era of Climate Change" by Moshe Schaffzin reckoning.press/the-main-thi...
July 24, 2026 at 10:21 PM
A fascinating essay that touches on the anxiety (and avoidance) of many of us in regards to climate change as well as valuable insight into the often stereotyped and misunderstood condition of OCD and reflections on a beloved children's book author.
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Looking for inspiration for your next short story? Let us point you in the right direction! 👉🗺️🚀🪐
There's just ONE WEEK LEFT to submit your flash fiction! The theme for this month is WITHOUT A MAP. You have until the end of July to submit!
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There's just ONE WEEK LEFT to submit your flash fiction! The theme for this month is WITHOUT A MAP. You have until the end of July to submit!
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Darth Vader Reads Map at Disneyland
Alt: Darth Vader and two Stormtroopers stand in front of the entrance gates to Disneyland. Darth Vader is looking at a map of the Park in confusion.
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July 24, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Looking for inspiration for your next short story? Let us point you in the right direction! 👉🗺️🚀🪐
There's just ONE WEEK LEFT to submit your flash fiction! The theme for this month is WITHOUT A MAP. You have until the end of July to submit!
www.patreon.com/apexbookcomp...
There's just ONE WEEK LEFT to submit your flash fiction! The theme for this month is WITHOUT A MAP. You have until the end of July to submit!
www.patreon.com/apexbookcomp...
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We're still pushing away at our goal of giving our entire team a raise in celebration of our 20th anniversary issue in October. Each subscription takes us one step closer.
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There isn't a better way to thank them for their part in the last 20 and the next 20.
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There isn't a better way to thank them for their part in the last 20 and the next 20.
Clarkesworld Magazine - Science Fiction & Fantasy
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July 24, 2026 at 3:59 PM
We're still pushing away at our goal of giving our entire team a raise in celebration of our 20th anniversary issue in October. Each subscription takes us one step closer.
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
There isn't a better way to thank them for their part in the last 20 and the next 20.
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/
There isn't a better way to thank them for their part in the last 20 and the next 20.
For my new year’s resolutions, I bundled up my courage, found writing residencies and similar opportunities, and submitted! Now that I’ve done a few, I learned a few lessons the hard way and wanted to share to keep your road from being as bumpy! What about you? open.substack.com/pub/smhcoope...
Residencies, Fellowships, and More: 6 Lessons I Learned
Writing lesson I learned too late, but am working on now #2
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July 24, 2026 at 12:50 PM
For my new year’s resolutions, I bundled up my courage, found writing residencies and similar opportunities, and submitted! Now that I’ve done a few, I learned a few lessons the hard way and wanted to share to keep your road from being as bumpy! What about you? open.substack.com/pub/smhcoope...
While writing can be solitary, connections are key. Find out more about the lessons I learned the hard way in my recent post. open.substack.com/pub/smhcoope...
Building And Maintaining A Strong Web of Connections
Things I Wish I Had Done Sooner in My Writing Career Lesson 1
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July 19, 2026 at 6:35 PM
While writing can be solitary, connections are key. Find out more about the lessons I learned the hard way in my recent post. open.substack.com/pub/smhcoope...
Hello World! My first post on Substack reflects on a valuable lesson on beginnings that I’ve been reflecting and working through in my current projects. What are your thoughts on beginnings? open.substack.com/pub/smhcoope...
Back To The Beginning: A Lesson From An Insightful Teacher
The intangible, mysterious, undeniable allure of a good beginning
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March 12, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Hello World! My first post on Substack reflects on a valuable lesson on beginnings that I’ve been reflecting and working through in my current projects. What are your thoughts on beginnings? open.substack.com/pub/smhcoope...