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PIXAR’S UP x HEARTSTOPPER Caught between the spark of a new romance and the wreckage of a lost first love, a queer teen caring for a prickly survivor of the AIDS epidemic must bridge the generational gap to find light in the shadows of their shared grief. #DVpit #YA #LGBT #DIS #OWN #CR

Unsolicited writing advice, no. 23: Dialogue tags and adverbs slow dialogue down, and draw attention to *how* something is said, rather that *what.* Which doesn't mean don't ever use them; just be aware of how it works.

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the tech industry is about to invent books

Unsolicited writing advice, no. 2167: For maximum impact, try this: Put the most important word at the end of the sentence. Put the most important sentence at the end of the paragraph. That's all. Just try it. See what changes.

the only non-negotiable for writing is you have to read. doesn't matter if you're writing comics, prose, screenplays. read. read books, articles, scripts, comics. fiction and non-fiction. read lots of 'em and never stop reading.

Has anyone heard about the new novel writing software Neo? It's made by the author of the Silo series and lowkey really like it. What do you guys use?

Omg it feels sooo good to have a Twitter alternative that is full of other amazing writers! What a cool community

Unsolicited writing advice, no. 1444: Don't waste time trying to identify trends. Publishers have whole departments to do this, and are still routinely surprised by "surprise bestsellers." Instead, write what you love, and hope other people will love it, too...

Time to cuddle up with my favourite guy and read a book! You'd think I'd be sick of it after all the pitches today but honestly I can't wait <3

DVpit is over for us authors but I know the work is just getting started for all the agents and editors out there. I've read some AMAZING pitches for books I cannot wait to get my hands on so best of luck to you all! We got this <3

PIXAR'S UP x HEARTSTOPPER Frank has spent 40 years grieving his first love. Nico swears he's over his, but he still calls him every night. When volunteer hours pair a heartbroken teen with a prickly HIV survivor, only they can show each other how to finally move on. #DVpit #YA #LGBT #DIS #OWN #CR

PIXAR'S UP x HEARTSTOPPER Torn between the spark of new love and the wreckage of his first, a queer teen caring for a recluse who lost his first love to AIDS must bridge the generational gap to find light in the shadows of their shared grief. #DVpit #YA #LGBT #DIS #OWN #CR

Again, this sounds amazing and I would love to have on my shelf someday

People please pick up this story

Pixar's Up meets Heartstopper in this intergenerational YA about a heartbroken queer teen finding an unexpected mentor and friend in an elderly recluse shaped by the AIDS epidemic 🌵 Grumpy/Sunshine ☀️ ❤️ Slow-burn teen romance 🏳️‍🌈 🫂 Found Family 🏡 🎭 Unreliable Narrator 🤫 #DVpit #YA #LGBT #DIS #OWN #CR

PIXAR'S UP x HEARTSTOPPER Frank spent the '80s at funerals and hasn't let anyone in since. Then a heartbroken queer teen knocks on his door. Nico came for a volunteer signature. He'll leave with the history of a generation lost to AIDS, if Frank lives to tell it. #DVpit #YA #LGBT #DIS #own #cr

PIXAR’S UP x HEARTSTOPPER Frank has spent 40 years grieving his first love. Nico swears he's over his, but still calls him every night. When volunteer hours pair a heartbroken teen with a prickly HIV survivor, each may be the only one who can teach the other to let go. #DVpit #YA #LGBT #DIS #OWN

Can't wait for DV Pit tomorrow!

Pixar's Up meets Heartstopper in THE PICNIC BLANKET, an intergenerational YA about a heartbroken teenager finding an unexpected mentor and friend in an elderly recluse shaped by the AIDS epidemic. 🌵 Grumpy/Sunshine ☀️ ❤️ Slow-burn teen romance 🏳️‍🌈 🫂 Found Family 🏡 #DVparty #YA #LGBT #DIS #own #cr

PIXAR’S UP x HEARTSTOPPER Caught between the spark of a new romance and the weight of a lost first love, a queer teen caring for a prickly survivor of the AIDS epidemic must bridge the generational gap to find light in their shared grief. #preDV #YA #LGBT #DIS #own #cr

PIXAR’S UP x HEARTSTOPPER One is mourning a first love; the other is mourning a generation lost to AIDS. As a teen navigates a new spark while caring for this prickly elder, they discover a shared grief that threatens to anchor them both to the past. #preDV #YA #LGBT #DIS #own #cr

PIXAR’S UP x HEARTSTOPPER After his first heartbreak, a queer teen navigating a new spark meets a prickly survivor of the AIDS era. To escape the shared grief anchoring them to the past, they must learn to stop living for the dead and finally embrace the present. #preDV #YA #LGBT #DIS #own #cr

PIXAR’S UP x HEARTSTOPPER When a teen lost in the aftermath of a first love meets a prickly survivor of the HIV epidemic, their shared grief anchors them both to the past. Together, they must learn to stop living for the dead and finally start living for themselves. #preDV #YA #LGBT #DIS #own #cr

PIXAR’S UP x HEARTSTOPPER Nico is running from a shattered heart; Franklin is haunted by a generation lost. As a teen and an elder bridge the gap between fresh grief and decades of survival, they both must learn that the only way to honor the dead is to truly live. #preDV #YA #LGBT #DIS #own #cr

PIXAR’S UP x HEARTSTOPPER Caught between the spark of a new romance and the wreckage of a lost first love, a teenager caring for a prickly survivor of the AIDS epidemic must bridge a generational gap to find light in the shadows of their shared grief. #preDV #YA #LGBT #DIS #own #cr

PIXAR’S UP x HEARTSTOPPER A teen lost in the aftermath of a first love navigates a new spark while caring for a prickly survivor of the 80s HIV epidemic. Bound by shared grief, they must bridge the generational gap to find light in the wreckage of what they’ve lost. #preDV #YA #LGBT #DIS #own #cr

We have this really fat cardinal named Gary that hangs out in our yard and he’s awesome

CHATGPT AND CLAUDE ARE DOWN!! Teachers, time for an exam

if we don't own our games i don't think $50-70 is a reasonable price to pay to borrow them.

Sony: Our consoles cost $900+ Me: Oof. That's rough, but everything is expensive. Sony: We're not making physical games anymore. Me: What? Why? Sony: Also, you don't own any digital copies of games you pay for. Me: Is there some kind of massive carbon monoxide leak at Sony HQ?

Off for an adventure in the ball pit.

"Is my genre dead" hits my inbox all. the. time. Genres don't die. They cool off and heat back up. Write what you want to write. The market will come around eventually.

It's #DVpit month! #DVpit is a bluesky pitch event for unagented creators from marginalized communities to pitch their projects to literary agents and editors! And we've prepared a month of pre-events to help you prepare for the main event on Sept 30, 2026! Go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info!

He loves his sunbathing sessions #dogsofbluesky

Oh, blessed caffeine Power for another day It hits different #haiku

Proud to be a Canadian today 🇨🇦

My painting LOST COAST

It's cold and the turkeys would like to come in please

In case you needed any more reason to boycott Facebook and Instagram

‘GNX’ by Kendrick Lamar has now sold over 500k units in the US and is eligible for Gold certification.

being an artist is a lot of asking yourself if you even are an artist

I wonder how long this toy will last

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