Ninth Letter @ninthletter.bsky.social Ninth Letter is a literary magazine edited and produced at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. We aim to present original literary writing of exceptional quality, illuminated by cutting-edge graphic design.
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Megan Stielstra @meganstielstra.bsky.social writer, editor, teacher, axe-thrower 🪓
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The Pi Review @thepireview.bsky.social An endless conversation on form. Poetry, prose and interviews. Curated by John Whittaker. https://thepireview.blogspot.com/
Caroline Hagood @carolinehagood.bsky.social Assisting Prof & Director of Undergrad Writing at St. Francis College. Editor Hanging Loose Press Loose Translation Award. My 2025 books: DEATH AND OTHER SPECULATIVE FICTIONS & GOBLIN MODE https://www.carolinehagood.com
Waubgeshig Rice @waub.bsky.social Latest novel MOON OF THE TURNING LEAVES is available via Random House in Canada and William Morrow in the USA
Best Microfiction @bestmicrofiction.bsky.social Judged this year by Jonathan Lethem. Anthology series edited by Meg Pokrass and Gary Fincke, published by Pelekinesis
J.G. Chayko @jgchayko.bsky.social Writer, actress, dancer and arthritis advocate. Writers Studio Graduate. Animal lover. Traveller. Novel in progress. https://linktr.ee/jgchayko
Babak Lakghomi @babaklak.bsky.social Author of SOUTH (2023, Dundurn Press) and Floating Notes (2018, Tyrant Books) https://linktr.ee/babakl
Julian Day @julianday.ca Poet, gamedev (Shadow of the Wyrm), pixel artist, composer. Editor/publisher, null pointer press. Chapbooks: Late Summer Flowers (Anstruther Press), Orbits (Model Press). he/him
Website: julianday.ca
Fedi: @juliancday@writing.exchange
poetry in canada @poetryincanada.bsky.social A space for writers, educators, visitors, and poetry enthusiasts alike to share, research, perform, and cultivate widespread appreciation for poetry. Coast Salish Territories. poetrycanada.org
West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social Publishing the best contemporary fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry since 2009. Literary magazine based out of Charlotte, NC.
https://westtradereview.com/
Moist Poetry Journal @moistpoetryjournal.bsky.social A high humidity journal of poetry / Queer, fluid, trans affirming / currently publishing 3x a week / Home to the #FullMoonHaikuContest / 🏳️⚧️ https://moistpoetryjournal.com/ EIC: Han VanderHart.
jaye simpson @jayesimpson.bsky.social i’m like sorta a writer, sorta a dream girl (evil), i’m like kinda bisexual but like a whole lot crybaby. award winning writer + award losing writer // from SCN 🧡
Rust & Moth @rustandmoth.bsky.social Lit journal, cellar door knocker, sic semper tyrannis. Work reprinted in Best of the Net. Open for poetry submissions now (September 1st - 20th)!
www.rustandmoth.com
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Assembly Press @pressassembly.bsky.social Independent publisher of ambitious literature.
Stone Circle Review @stonecirclereview.bsky.social Poetry that re-enchants the ordinary, that knows what the rational world has explained away. EIC @leepottspoet.bsky.social. stonecirclereview.com
(ottawa) small press almanac @smallpressalmanac.bsky.social , a collective of Ottawa small and micro press literary publishers : https://smallpressalmanac.blogspot.com/
Rattle Poetry @rattlepoetry.bsky.social #Poetry without pretension since 1995. Rattle is a publication of the Rattle Foundation, an independent 501(c)3, and not affiliated with any other organization.
$15,000 for a single poem: rattle.com
@bookhugpress @bookhugpress.bsky.social Book*hug Press is a radically optimistic Canadian-owned publisher working at the forefront of contemporary book culture.🍁
Nancy Nguyen @nancynguyen.bsky.social Speculative/slipstream writer. PhD candidate and AOP Fellow at UW-Milwaukee. Work in Jellyfish Review, swamp pink, The Rumpus, The Georgia Review. At work on a collection about magic and women who occupy the margins. 
Ivan Coyote @ivancoyote.bsky.social Writer, storyteller, performer. Author of Care Of, Tomboy Survival Guide, Rebent Sinner and 10 other books. Kindling chopper, berry picker, snow shoveler, Yukoner. I like to build things. PLAYLIST is the name of my new show. www.ivancoyote.com
Irish Literary Times @irishlittimes.bsky.social Promoting Irish writers and writing - maintained by Gerard Beirne
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Qwerty Magazine @qwertymagazine.bsky.social Qwerty publishes new poetry, fiction, and art, and is staffed by creative writing students based in the Poets' Corner of Canada
QWERTY CRYSTAL: THE BEST OF QWERTY MAGAZINE PART I
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Couplet Poetry @coupletpoetry.bsky.social Online lit journal publishing a “couplet” (pair) of related poems per author. www.coupletpoetry.com EIC @rebeccaslehmann.bsky.social 
Black Stone / White Stone @bswszine.bsky.social Online poetry zine taking a deep dive approach. New zines out the first Thursday of the month. Submit to the Stone. **Subs Open 10.1-10.31**
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Maleea Acker @emaleea.bsky.social Poet, post-doc, geography lecturer, community-based researcher, journalist. Author of award-nominated “Hesitating Once to Feel Glory” (poems), Nightwood Editions, 2022 and “Gardens Aflame,” (NF) on LEKWUNGEN/WSANEC Garry oak meadows. Part dog, part plant. 
Funicular Magazine @funfunfunicular.bsky.social Short fiction • Flash • Poetry // Editor: @bellyofawhale.bsky.social
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McNally Robinson Booksellers @mcnallyrobinson.com Canada's largest, most eventful independent bookstore.
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Massy Books @massybooks.bsky.social Nêhiyaw-Métis woman-owned bookstore on xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, səlilwətaɬ territory (YVR). BC Green Business Certified; Rick Hansen Certified; Voted 2023 & 2025 Best Bookstore (Georgia Straight)🥇
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca Our pod of investigative journalists dives deep to tell stories about the natural world in Canada you can’t find anywhere else. Sign up for our newsletter: http://thenarwhal.ca/newsletter or become a member: https://thenarwhal.ca/bsky-member/
Nancy Jo Cullen @njcullen.bsky.social She/her. Writer of poetry & fiction. Sometimes a proofreader. Ridiculous about my dog. Most recent: NOTHING WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE, THE WESTERN ALIENATION MERIT BADGE, both with Wolsak & Wynn. 🏳️🌈
Spencer Gordon @spencergordon.bsky.social Sometimes author. Wrote A HORSE AT THE WINDOW (House of Anansi Press, coming June 2024), CRUISE MISSILE LIBERALS (Nightwood Editions) & COSMO (Coach House Books). Founded The Puritan (now Ex_Puritan). Former prof, now writer/editor in social policy. ☸️Ⓥ�
Wolsak & Wynn @wolsakandwynn.bsky.social A charmingly contrary literary press based in beautiful post-industrial Hamilton, Ontario.
Kevin Spenst @kevinspenst.bsky.social Author, poet, chapbook-maker, teacher, lover of the spectrums, and quite often a person on a bicycle. New chapbook with Anstruther Press out in 2025!
Samira Ahmed @samiraahmed.bsky.social NYT & indie bestselling author of Love Hate & Other Filters, Internment, Hollow Fires, Ms. Marvel: Beyond the Limit, This Book Won't Burn, The Singular Life of Aria Patel. Nat'l leadership team Authors Against Book Bans
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Small Publishers Fair @smallpublishers.bsky.social Celebrating books by artists, poets, writers, book designers and their publishers. The next fair will take place in 2027.
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The Intercept @theintercept.com Fearless, adversarial journalism. Join our newsletter to get our best investigative reporting delivered to you: https://theintercept.com/newsletter/
knife | fork | book @knifeforkbook.bsky.social Poetry. Well-served.
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Renée Harper @reneeharper.bsky.social Poet, Artist and College Professor | PhD in CanLit | Lives in Nelson, B.C., Canada, Sinixt territory | she/they | Author of Boundary Territory (2024) | reneeharper.ca | reneeharperart.com
Neil Aitken @neilaitken.bsky.social Poet. Editor. Translator. Gamer. Programmer. Future librarian. Author of BABBAGE'S DREAM (Sundress Publications, 2017) and THE LOST COUNTRY OF SIGHT (Anhinga Press, 2008). Streams THE LONG DARK and reads poetry on Twitch as Babbaginator. bsky @babbaginator
LittlePuss Press @littlepuss.net Books Booze Belles Balls | Publisher | http://littlepuss.net | We're a feminist press run by trans women | Buy PLASTIC, PRISM, VOID and MISSED CONNECTIONS WITH TALL GIRLS | Ecclesiastes 12:12-13
Pluto Press @plutopress.bsky.social An independent publisher of radical, left‐wing non‐fiction books. Established in 1969, we are one of the oldest radical publishing houses in the world.
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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social Writer of books. Guardian columnist. Newsletter at MeditationsInAnEmergency.com. Board member, Third Act and Oil Change International.
Libby King @libbyking.bsky.social Narrative approaches to neoliberalism | Flinders uni | she/her | 🇵🇸 | Australian in Canada |
Work in Life Writing, Island, Meanjin, PRISM, Feb Journal, Grain, Project Passage
Radiant Press @radiantpress.bsky.social An indie press on the prairies. Submissions open Sept. 1 to
July 1. We publish fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction.
Farzana Doctor @farzanadoctor.bsky.social Author of 7 books: fiction, poetry, self-help
Activist and Reg Social Worker/Psychotherapist
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Verso Books @versobooks.bsky.social Verso Books is the largest independent, radical publishing house in the English speaking world.
Michael Winter @michaelwinternet.bsky.social I'm a writer from Newfoundland living in Toronto. I admire trees and like to feed people and overhear conversations; I note gestures and read books and draw pictures and listen to old music and there's a dog I walk.
Glass Poetry Press @glasspoetry.bsky.social Publisher of Glass Chapbook Series, Glass: A Journal of Poetry, and Crucible: An Online Reading Series. Subs always free. Posts by anthonyframe.bsky.social
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LeAnne, who is not high in this photo, but unsure about the cat @ennael.bsky.social Poet, writer, proofreader, leftist, the embodiment of social awkwardness--lowered GPA with ballroom dance--see definition for gaffe. Bi, ND, she/her. Very married. Publishes a blog of writing prompts and apologies at https://leannehunt.com/
Ben Meyerson @benmeyerson.bsky.social Poetry collection SEGUIRIYAS at Black Ocean Press (2023) | PhD candidate at the University of Toronto studying flamenco, medieval troubadour lyric, Sephardic oral tradition, poetics and philosophies of material complexity | https://benmeyersonmedia.com
Vivian Li @vivianlicreates.bsky.social SOMEDAY I PROMISE, I'LL LOVE YOU (845 Press)|Writer, director, musician|@augurmag| Words in @TheFiddlehd|@MassReview @thenewquarterly|@UncannyMagazine|MFA @ubccrwr|
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Bronwen Tate @bronwentate.bsky.social Poet, Creative Writing Prof at UBC in Vancouver. Writes a nice newsletter: https://bronwentate.substack.com/
Maria Popova @popovaprof.bsky.social Political science professor at McGill 🇨🇦⚜️Hiram Mills Chair; Co-Director, Jean Monnet Centre Montreal;
Russo-Ukrainian war; Rule of law, (anti)corruption; European politics 🇺🇦 🇧🇬 🇪🇺. Opinions mine.
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Anna Leventhal @leventhology.bsky.social Writer in Winnipeg, Treaty 1. Author of Sweet Affliction (Invisible Publishing), occasional teacher, frequent pickler. She/her
Mawenzi House @mawenzihouse.bsky.social Mawenzi House is dedicated to bringing to the reading public fresh new writing from Canada and across the world that reflects the diversity of our rapidly globalizing world, particularly in Canada and the United States. 
Another Story Bookshop @anotherstoryto.bsky.social Indie bookstore in Tkatoronto. Radically supporting 2SQTBIPOC writers since 1987
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315 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, Ontario M6R 2M6
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Nate Hendley @natehendley.bsky.social Toronto-based writer and author of several true-crime and history books. My latest book, Atrocity on the Atlantic, recounts the torpedoing of a Canadian hospital ship in WW1.
Books: https://tinyurl.com/4rvtkp7d
My website: www.natehendley.ca
VerseFest Ottawa @versefestottawa.bsky.social Poetry Festival in Ottawa since 2011. https://verseottawa.ca/en/versefest
BIBLIOPHONE 🇵🇸 @bibliophone.bsky.social Words. Heard.
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Ursula K. Le Guin @ursulakleguin.com Ursula K. Le Guin (1929-2018) was a celebrated author of novels, children’s books, poetry and essays. This account is managed by her estate.
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C.J. Hong @cjhong-author.bsky.social Children’s book author with a passion for promoting literacy. Author of the award-winning interactive picture book, GREETINGS, FLOOF! (Kids Can Press, 2024). More PBs on the way in 2027 & 2028.
#CANSCAIP #SCBWI #TWUC
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Susie Tremblay @s17-c.bsky.social Writing Canadian fiction, about a time travelling family band, an ode to Canadian music and a look at how history repeats itself, and the healing power of music.I love to run.
Catherine Bush @catebush.bsky.social Author of Skin: Stories, out in April 2025. The novel Blaze Island (2020), and other novels. Writer, professor, dog walker, nature lover. www.catherinebush.com
Seven Stories Press @sevenstories.bsky.social Political non-fiction, world literature, social justice children’s books, and other works of the radical imagination ✨
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The Tyee @thetyee.ca Independent BC-based journalism swimming against the current. Paywall-free since 2003. support.thetyee.ca
West End Phoenix @westendphoenix.bsky.social A home-delivered, periodical local newspaper with city news + art featuring the finest writers and photographers from Toronto and beyond. Subscribe today!
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Toronto Zine Library @torontozinelibrary.bsky.social Based at the Tranzac in Toronto.
Open hours: 6-8pm (Tuesdays and Fridays)
Open by appointment too.
All volunteer and donation run. 
Quill & Quire @quillandquire.bsky.social Canada's online magazine of book news and reviews. https://quillandquire.com/
Hollay Ghadery @hollay.bsky.social Writes. Mothers. Neurodiverges.
Poet Laureate of Scugog Township.
📚: Fuse (CNF), Rebellion Box (poems), Widow Fantasies (stories), The Unravelling of Ou (novel).
Co-host of HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM & host at The New Books Network.
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Goose Lane Editions @gooselane.bsky.social Canada’s oldest independent publisher, representing some of the best and brightest authors in the country.
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Breakwater Books @breakwaterbooks.bsky.social Newfoundland and Labrador's premier publishing house since 1973. 
arsenalpulp.bsky.social @arsenalpulp.bsky.social Leading 🇨🇦 indie publisher of LGBTQ2S+ & BIPOC stories | Literary fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, poetry, and YA & children’s books 📚🏳️🌈
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Douglas & McIntyre @douglasmcintyre.bsky.social One of Canada’s pre-eminent independent book publishers.
Sue Goyette @suegoyette.bsky.social poet
Palimpsest Press @palimpsestpress.bsky.social Small independent publisher 📍Windsor ON CAN
Beautiful Poetry | Fresh, Innovative Literature
Michel Vrana @michelvrana.com Award-Winning Book designer • Comics publisher • Fuji photography enthusiast • He/him • http://linktr.ee/michelvrana
Michelle Tea @michelletea.bsky.social DOPAMINE Books:
OUT NOW
WITCH Anthology
NEXT UP
Self-Romancing by L Scully
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Me:
Little F out this October
Knocking Myself Up
Against Memoir
Modern Tarot
Black Wave
Valencia
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Fraser Valley Current @fvcurrent.bsky.social Quality news for Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Langley, Mission and the rest of the Fraser Valley. Winner of Jack Webster Awards and a National Newspaper Award. Journalism with a smile and data.
Mytecia Myles • Literary Agent • Author • Publishing Consultant @mytecia.bsky.social Founder
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Elevating the voices and stories of works by women writers, authors of color, and forward-thinking creatives.
Association of American Literary Agents @aalitagents.bsky.social Supporting literary agents through professional development, community, and advocacy to better serve their clients with integrity and excellence.
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Anna Olswanger: Literary Agent/Author @annaolswanger.bsky.social Literary agent, Olswanger Literary LLC; posts about her clients, her books, and the music of Berl Olswanger; anna@olswangerliterary.com
Margot Belet, Literary Agent 📖🧙♂️🕵️♀️🐯 @mbelet.bsky.social Berlin-based literary agent | Looking for English- and Dutch-language popular fiction (adult fantasy, puzzle-based armchair detective stories, nature writing) | she/her
John Baker, Literary Agent @jjbker.bsky.social The Small God of Hype, Literary Agent: Likes SFF&H, Welsh Rugby, Indie bands I heard about way later than you. He/Him. Opinions mine.
Jennifer Chevais // Literary Agent @jchevais.bsky.social Literary Agent at The Rights Factory. She/Her, the Reader of Things. Opinions are mine. Painting is one of my jams: http://jenniferchevais.com. Query me here: http://querymanager.com/query/jchevais
Ali Herring, literary agent @herringali.bsky.social Senior Literary Agent, Spencerhill Associates. Twin mom+1 📚 Eclectic in life & books. I 💙 Jane Austen & SFF in equal doses. #TeamSpencerhill Ali-ens 👽 rock! My site/MSWL: https://aliherringwrites.wordpress.com & how to query: www.spencerhillassociates.com
Laura Dail Literary Agency @ldlainc.bsky.social Literary agency representing a diverse list of bestselling/award-winning authors. We ❤️ immersive reads, stories that move you, and ideas that make you think.
Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social We are a boutique agency passionate about forming true partnerships & building long-term relationships with our clients. Visit us at: https://bradfordlit.com
Page Turner Literary Agency @pageturnerlit.bsky.social Page Turner Literary reps kid lit authors & illustrators. I stand with all people whose right to choose/privacy was taken away. 🏳️🌈Protect Trans People🏳️⚧️
JABberwocky Literary Agency @awfulagent.bsky.social Query guidelines and other useful info can be found on our website: https://awfulagent.com/
You can also visit Joshua's Blog to find deeper takes on our posts and our agency's business.
Looking Glass Literary & Media🏳️🌈 @lookingglasslit.bsky.social A full-service team of fierce advocates whose priority is championing authors and books that reflect the diverse world around us🪞📚 http://lookingglasslit.com
Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social We are a full service literary agency repping the best books in the world since 1981. (Not that we're biased.) We LOVE books and their creators! www.andreabrownlit.com
Manuscript Academy by #MSWL @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social The Happiest Place in Publishing! Classes, agent consultations + a thriving community at ManuscriptAcademy.com. Brought to you by the makers of Manuscript Wish List® + #MSWL.
The Weis Agency @theweisagency.bsky.social A premier literary agency and book developer that identifies the literary stars of tomorrow
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C.L. Geisler @clgslr.bsky.social literary agent, published poet, fiction author, co-host of Flublishing
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Saskia Leach @saskialeach.bsky.social 📖 Junior Literary Agent at Kate Nash Literary Agency 💬 "You chose looks. I chose books." 📚 #RespectRomFic 🩷
Maxie Jane Frazier @maxiejanef.bsky.social Writer, flash fiction, educator, editor, reader. Gourmet meal provider to geriatric beloved animals. Mighty Mule Editing. Book at https://necessaryturbulence.com
Scott Wilson @scottwilsonkc.bsky.social Editor, writer. Views mine. I know who needs to hear this. Kansas City, Missouri