Lit Match Collective

Lit Match Collective

@litmatchcollective.com

A writers’ community led by editors 🔥 Helping members connect and grow. Join us ➡️ litmatchcollective.com & our community, open to all!: https://discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN

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It’s officially 👻spooky🎃 season! But there’s nothing spooky about all our upcoming *free* events, from our guided writing studios and firelight readaround, to tarot as storytelling, a poetry salon, and Friday happy hours. Check out the full October schedule at buff.ly/5edjLvN.

Get spooky with us tonight at 8-9 ET using this link: discord.gg/jZUZpGNGp?ev... 👻 Free, as usual!

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com

Bringing your spookiest campfire story to this month’s Firelight Readaround on Oct. 25th from 8–9 pm ET! LMC’s Firelight Readaround is a monthly community reading hosted by Emily Afifi, every last Sunday at the same time. Sign up to read or listen on our Discord at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

Join tonight at 8-9 pm ET: discord.gg/jZUZpGNGp?ev.... 👻

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Are you looking for an intimate community of writers? Every Friday, @allisonfieldbell.bsky.social hosts “Friday Happy Hours with AFB” from 8–9 pm ET at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN. These free, 18+ happy hours are low-stakes chances to share your work or just chat with other writers. See ya there!

TONIGHT at 8 ET! Free! Join directly at discord.gg/jZUZpGNGp?ev....

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com

Stop by our Discord Wed., Oct 21 at 8–9 PM ET for an hour-long generative craft workshop hosted by Steve Chang @stevexisxok.bsky.social, where we’ll practice how to turn decorative language into vital plot points. Bring a friend, turn your camera on and get ready to write! Join at buff.ly/XtyHTsO.

Bringing your spookiest campfire story to this month’s Firelight Readaround on Oct. 25th from 8–9 pm ET! LMC’s Firelight Readaround is a monthly community reading hosted by Emily Afifi, every last Sunday at the same time. Sign up to read or listen on our Discord at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

FREE! Tonight at 8 ET! Join through this direct link: discord.gg/tkN7NRRtY?ev....

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com

There’s no better way to celebrate the season than coming to our free tarot writing workshop on Oct. 18th from 8–9 pm ET. This group writing session will use a three-card tarot spread as a generative prompt. Join via Discord at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN. Led by Samantha Borek @whogivesafocal.bsky.social

Come chat with other writers (no strings attached) tonight at 8 ET. Join at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN. (Yes, it’s free!!!!)

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com

Need some face-time with other writers? You’re in luck! Every Friday, @allisonfieldbell.bsky.social hosts her “Friday Happy Hours with AFB” at 8–9 pm ET in our Discord. These free, 18+ happy hours are low stakes chances to share your work or just chat w/ other writers. We hope to see you there!

Missed the AM session? Worry not! Come by tonight at 8 ET for another free studio: discord.gg/tkN7NRRtY?ev...

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com

Have you been itching to flex your writing muscles? Join our free guided writing studio on October 14th from 9–10 am and 8–9 pm ET— whichever time works best for you! Led by Editor Autumn Watts @autumnwatts.bsky.social. Invite your friends and sign up on Discord at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

Free, TOMORROW at 9-10 am ET! Join using this direct link: discord.gg/tkN7NRRtY?ev....

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com

Have you been itching to flex your writing muscles? Join our free guided writing studio on October 14th from 9–10 am and 8–9 pm ET— whichever time works best for you! Led by Editor Autumn Watts @autumnwatts.bsky.social. Invite your friends and sign up on Discord at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

Free, tonight at 8 ET! 🕸️ Join at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com

If you’ve been searching for a way to share your favorite poets with others, then look no further! Stop by LMC’s free Poetry Salon on Oct. 11th from 8–9 pm ET on Discord discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN. Bring a poem by your fave poet or just listen in! Hosted by Dani Kuntz @danikuntz.com.

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Y’all know the drill. Stop by and chat with other writers (no strings attached) tonight at 8 ET. Join at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com

Need some face-time with other writers? You’re in luck! Every Friday, @allisonfieldbell.bsky.social hosts her “Friday Happy Hours with AFB” at 8–9 pm ET in our Discord. These free, 18+ happy hours are low stakes chances to share your work or just chat w/ other writers. We hope to see you there!

ALL NEW: Momentum Groups!! Tonight at 7 ET!

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com

Struggling to set and complete writing goals? Looking for accountability? Coming this October, join LMC Momentum Groups. Together, set writing goals, create plans to achieve them, track progress, and chat through the highs and lows. More friends, more focus. Community powered.

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ICYMI! Lesbian poetry, hot off the press.

Eleanor Ball@eleanorball.bsky.social

Today on the @fifthwheelpress.bsky.social blog, I reviewed The Hyacinth Letter by Jenn Morea! This astounding, experimental poetry debut explores the relationship between Rachel Carson and Dorothy Freeman. Morea's poetry is dreamlike, fresh, and wildly queer. fifthwheelpress.com/blog/staff-r...

Y’all know the drill. Stop by and chat with other writers (no strings attached) tonight at 8 ET. Join at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com

Need some face-time with other writers? You’re in luck! Every Friday, @allisonfieldbell.bsky.social hosts her “Friday Happy Hours with AFB” at 8–9 pm ET in our Discord. These free, 18+ happy hours are low stakes chances to share your work or just chat w/ other writers. We hope to see you there!

In September, four (4!!) members had their work published, and one stepped into an editorial role. Plus, Editor Steve was interviewed about Okay Donkey! Whether you want to have your work published or be in community with other writers, LMC’s got you. Get started at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

Struggling to set and complete writing goals? Looking for accountability? Coming this October, join LMC Momentum Groups. Together, set writing goals, create plans to achieve them, track progress, and chat through the highs and lows. More friends, more focus. Community powered.

Perks like Momentum Groups are currently available at our Free tier, but Basic and Fancy memberships unlock even more, like Pen Pal Swaps and editor meetings for personal feedback. Become an LMC member today at litmatchcollective.com and use code LMC-BIRTHDAY-60 to take 60% off your first month!

Stop by tonight for a free writers’ happy hour! 8-9 pm ET, every Friday. discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com

Need some face-time with other writers? You’re in luck! Every Friday, @allisonfieldbell.bsky.social hosts her “Friday Happy Hours with AFB” at 8–9 pm ET in our Discord. These free, 18+ happy hours are low stakes chances to share your work or just chat w/ other writers. We hope to see you there!

Yesterday was the autumnal equinox, where the sun crossed over the Earth’s equator. That made us wonder: do you have a day each year that marks a personal crossing-over, or a sudden change in your world? Use your writing to explore it, and share in the replies!

Free! Tonight at 8 ET! Join at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com

If you’ve been looking for a way to discuss your favorite poets with no academics attached, then you can halt your search here…and come to LMC’s Poetry Salon next Sunday, Sept. 20th from 8–9 pm ET on Discord. Bring a poem by your fave poet or just listen in! 🖋️ Hosted by Dani Kuntz @danikuntz.com.

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Tonight at 8 ET! You can join at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN. Everyone welcome. 🤗

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com

Need some face-time with other writers? You’re in luck! Every Friday, @allisonfieldbell.bsky.social hosts her “Friday Happy Hours with AFB” at 8–9 pm ET in our Discord. These free, 18+ happy hours are low stakes chances to share your work or just chat w/ other writers. We hope to see you there!

Happy one year to LMC! Let's take a look back at all we’ve accomplished in our first year as a collective. It’s thanks to members like you that we’re here today. If you haven’t yet, join the LMC community for FREE at the link in our bio and fire up your writing! Here’s to another year together. 🎈🎉

Tonight at 8 ET! Don’t miss it. Link in original post.

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com

Be sure to join us on Sept. 13th from 8–9 pm ET for another FREE tarot writing workshop led by Samantha Borek! This group writing session will use a three-card tarot spread as a generative prompt. All LMC events take place on our Discord at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN. 🔮

If you’ve been looking for a way to discuss your favorite poets with no academics attached, then you can halt your search here…and come to LMC’s Poetry Salon next Sunday, Sept. 20th from 8–9 pm ET on Discord. Bring a poem by your fave poet or just listen in! 🖋️ Hosted by Dani Kuntz @danikuntz.com.

Tonight at 8 ET! You can join at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN. Everyone welcome. 🤗

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com

Need some face-time with other writers? You’re in luck! Every Friday, @allisonfieldbell.bsky.social hosts her “Friday Happy Hours with AFB” at 8–9 pm ET in our Discord. These free, 18+ happy hours are low stakes chances to share your work or just chat w/ other writers. We hope to see you there!

The morning session is over, but you can still catch the evening writing studio tonight at 8-9 pm ET! Free and open to all.

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com

Need some time to write? Join our free guided writing studio on September 9th from 9–10 am and 8–9 pm ET. Led by Editor Autumn Watts @autumnwatts.bsky.social. Invite your friends and sign up on Discord at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

Tomorrow at 9-10 am ET. Take note! 🖊️

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com

Need some time to write? Join our free guided writing studio on September 9th from 9–10 am and 8–9 pm ET. Led by Editor Autumn Watts @autumnwatts.bsky.social. Invite your friends and sign up on Discord at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

TGIF ☀️ because that means another Happy Hour with AFB, open to all! Join at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN. 8 pm ET.

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com

Every Friday night on Discord, @allisonfieldbell.bsky.social will host her Friday Happy Hour from 8–9 pm ET. These free, weekly 18+ happy hours are low stakes chances to chat & connect w/ other writers. Join at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN. We hope to see you there! Every Friday at the same time.

Tonight at 8 ET!

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com

Join us on Discord for this month’s free, online community reading on August 30th from 8–9 pm ET! Monthly readings hosted by Emily Afifi on the last Sunday of every month at the same time. Sign up to share (or bear witness) on our Discord at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN.

This month, more LMC members were published, Editor Steve’s expertise landed in Forever Workshop, and one member was interviewed by Voyage LA! Whether you want to have your work published or be in community with other writers, LMC can aid you on your path to success. Get started at buff.ly/0gKJnTM.

You know what time it is! Another Friday, another Happy Hour with AFB, open to all! Join at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN. 8 pm ET.

Lit Match Collective@litmatchcollective.com

Every Friday night on Discord, @allisonfieldbell.bsky.social will host her Friday Happy Hour from 8–9 pm ET. These free, weekly 18+ happy hours are low stakes chances to chat & connect w/ other writers. Join at discord.gg/cxSdvE2EfN. We hope to see you there! Every Friday at the same time.

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We don’t talk enough about the village that can help bring a story to the page and the transformative power of great editors. Thanks for having this conversation

Steve C@stevexisxok.bsky.social

I love when writers treat revision like a beautiful transformative process, not 'critique,' and this piece was so cool ✨

For many of us, August marks the beginning of “back-to-school” season. But what does that mean now that we’re adults? Oftentimes, it means we’re the ones teaching. So, to all of our dear teacher-writers: How do you juggle being both a writer AND a teacher of writing? Share your tips below!