MarjoleinRotsteeg , to poetry group Dutch
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summer solstice
autumnal storm
green leaves fall

- green leaves






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haikushack , to writingcommunity group
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Sixku 1

https://creativeramblings.com/poetry/sixku-1/

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Hemingku: In This Life and the Next

https://creativeramblings.com/poetry/life-next/

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haikushack , to writingcommunity group
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Writing a play as a poet

https://creativeramblings.com/ramblings/writing-play-poet/

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OwenTyme , to bookstodon group
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Facebook actually tried to censor one of my books! Can you believe that? Has this happened to anyone else?

In my case, it seems to come down to their software being unable to tell the difference between political satire and pushing a fake political candidate.

Their software made the decision! So dumb!

Here's my promo page for the book in question, if you're curious: https://owentyme.us/books/ashen-blades/demon-for-president.html

@bookstodon

The cover of Demon for President!, illustrated by Ryan Johnson. (Foreground) Two blond-haired, blue-eyed, tall and slender brothers of German descent, shaking hands, facing the viewer for what could almost be a photo-op. Their clothing is clean. The one on the right is in a gray suit and red tie, matching his Republican affiliation. He wears a "Snake Pride" pin on his lapel and round-framed, brass Windsor glasses. He smiles somewhat evilly. The one on the left wears a black suit and blue tie, matching his Democrat affiliation. He wears a "Tyme to Vote" pin on his lapel and somewhat more modern glasses than his brother, though still brass. His expression if more serious and stern, without a smile. (Background)At the bottom of the frame, seen between the brothers, a modern city of skyscrapers is in flames, belching out large plumes of smoke! The light from the fires is so intense, the two brothers are outlined in its glow. At the top of the image, the flag of the United States waves. It's been splashed with blood, while smoke and sparks from the fires rise past it.

Screenshot from Facebook demonstrating the fact that their software enforces their rules, without human involvement. The heading is "How we made this decision" and the text of the dialog is as follows: Our technology found your content doesn't follow our Community Standards. As a result, our technology took action. We use the same rules around the world for everyone. Our technology and teams work in many languages to make sure our rules are applied consistently.
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    • OwenTyme , to bookstodon group
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    Facebook actually tried to censor one of my books! Can you believe that? Has this happened to anyone else?

    In my case, it seems to come down to their software being unable to tell the difference between political satire and pushing a fake political candidate.

    Here's my promo page for the book in question, if you're curious: https://owentyme.us/books/ashen-blades/demon-for-president.html

    @bookstodon

    The cover of Demon for President!, illustrated by Ryan Johnson. (Foreground) Two blond-haired, blue-eyed, tall and slender brothers of German descent, shaking hands, facing the viewer for what could almost be a photo-op. Their clothing is clean. The one on the right is in a gray suit and red tie, matching his Republican affiliation. He wears a "Snake Pride" pin on his lapel and round-framed, brass Windsor glasses. He smiles somewhat evilly. The one on the left wears a black suit and blue tie, matching his Democrat affiliation. He wears a "Tyme to Vote" pin on his lapel and somewhat more modern glasses than his brother, though still brass. His expression if more serious and stern, without a smile. (Background)At the bottom of the frame, seen between the brothers, a modern city of skyscrapers is in flames, belching out large plumes of smoke! The light from the fires is so intense, the two brothers are outlined in its glow. At the top of the image, the flag of the United States waves. It's been splashed with blood, while smoke and sparks from the fires rise past it.

    Screenshot from Facebook demonstrating the fact that their software enforces their rules, without human involvement. The heading is "How we made this decision" and the text of the dialog is as follows: Our technology found your content doesn't follow our Community Standards. As a result, our technology took action. We use the same rules around the world for everyone. Our technology and teams work in many languages to make sure our rules are applied consistently.
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    • haikushack , to writingcommunity group
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    Summer field

    https://creativeramblings.com/poetry/summer-field/

    @poetry @watercolor @writingcommunity @writing

    johmmlhll , to writers group
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    🚨 The EU Elections 2024: A Storm Warning About the Rise of RU-Orchestrated Fascism 🚨

    The 2024 EU elections have revealed a critical issue: the rise of RU-orchestrated fascism. This highlights the severe risks associated with disinformation if faced with indifference. 🌐⚠️

    Discover how comprehensive intelligence can be a guiding light by visiting:

    🔗 authormulhall.com/russian-disinformation-and-far-right-impact-on-eu-elections/

    @writing @writers @politics-AxiosNews

    MarjoleinRotsteeg , to poetry group Dutch
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    full strawberry moon
    the strawberries
    still green

    - full moon






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    haikushack , to writingcommunity group
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    Hemingku: Within

    https://creativeramblings.com/poetry/within/

    @poetry @writingcommunity @writing

    haikushack , to poetry group
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    Poetry: Grains of Sand

    https://creativeramblings.com/poetry/grains-sand/

    @poetry @writing

    haikushack , to writingcommunity group
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    'After the Fires of Day': Favorite haiku from the book

    https://creativeramblings.com/poetry/after-fires-day-qa-series-5/

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    haikushack , to writingcommunity group
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    Sixku: The sound of a child’s laughter

    https://creativeramblings.com/poetry/sixku-sound-childs-laughter

    @writingcommunity @writing @poetry

    elmiller0330 , to writers group
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    Tip for people hiring freelancers: if you send out email blasts advertising a ✨ really great opportunity ✨ that looks suspiciously like a W-2 position disguised as a 1099 contractor gig so you don't have to pay benefits, you may not want to send them to the person you spent a literal year not paying for the sample work she did.

    (I have now been paid, and assured that they've taken me off their list for real this time. We'll see if they mean that.)

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    johmmlhll , to writers group
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    🎉 Exciting News: My Ebook "From Terror to Valor: Echoes and Shadows" is Coming Soon!

    My 1st 📖 (ebook) ISBN-9781068638701 is now live for my upcoming ebook, "From Terror to Valor: Echoes and Shadows", with the second ISBN for paperback pending. Stay tuned for pre-order details at Author Mulhall📚 at https://authormulhall.com/a-journey-begins-author-mulhall📚-welcome-to-new-beginnings for the latest updates & real-world articles.

    @writers @writing @authorindiespeak @readerupdated @Writing_ie

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    🎉 Exciting News! My debut novel "From Terror to Valor: Echoes and Shadows" has its 1st ISBN! 📚

    📖 ISBN: 9781068638701
    🗓 Release Date: Sept 11

    A tribute to all who’ve given so much since that day. Stay tuned for the paperback ISBN and pre-release details!

    @writing @writers @writingtheother @authorindiespeak @readerupdated @ramblingreaders @irishradioca @irishtimes

    MarjoleinRotsteeg , to poetry group Dutch
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    hot night
    the fan on the ceiling
    provides a warm breeze

    - hot night






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    fictionable , to bookstodon group
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    On the @fictionable Caroline Lucas argues we must counter false narratives with more compelling and inspiring stories.

    https://www.fictionable.world/blogs/caroline-lucas-climate-denial-is-being-weaponised-and-popularised

    @bookstodon

    OwenTyme , to bookstodon group
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    I've got six novels out that have very few or no reviews, so I'm running a short-term Ebook giveaway through Jun 30th.

    Use the code ''P6YFQ' to get my books for free via the smashwords store: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/OwenTyme

    Please post your reviews to one or more of the following sites:
    https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3AOwen+Tyme&s=relevancerank&text=Owen+Tyme
    https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/45452178.Owen_Tyme
    https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Owen%20Tyme%22
    https://fable.co/author/owen-tyme

    @bookstodon

    SnerkRabbledauber , to writers group
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    Managed to bring the number of shrugs in my book down from 42 to 12. I can live with that.

    The temptation to leave all 42 in as an Easter egg was so great.

    @writers

    haikushack , to writingcommunity group
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    It's coming!!! All my books will be 25% off!!

    More info at https://creativeramblings.com/2024-smashwords/

    @writingcommunity @writing

    sawilsonpoet , to poetry group
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    A Dream of You
    2023

    A dream of you:
    boater hat, beige suit.
    Orange dappled sunset,
    orange dappled through
    Viking beard, through hazel
    eyes and tuft of short-clipped
    hair.

    Blue fading sky, bright blue
    dress.
    Look up from my lap into my
    bright blue eyes.
    A wide, lush lawn,
    a wedding.
    You smile, toothy, crease-eyed
    and kiss me.
    And this time it’s sanctified.

    @poetry

    SnerkRabbledauber , to writers group
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    @writers
    Is 42 shrugs in a novel too many?

    On one hand that is a lot of shrugs. On the other hand, it is 42 shrugs, which is cool.

    sawilsonpoet , to bookstodon group
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    I’ve been reading the Chronicles of Narnia (publication order) for the first time since I was a child. I’m currently on The Magician’s Nephew, the part where the talking animals plant Uncle Andrew because they think he’s a tree. Ends with “and now on to more important things”. Meanwhile I studiously kill each and every one of my darlings in drafts of fantasy novels hoping against hope one day they’ll be published. 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😭 @bookstodon

    eliotedits , to writers group
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    I'm working on a presentation for fiction writers about making friends with Microsoft Word, particularly during editing (whether self-editing or processing editorial feedback). Tell me your top tips or questions/frustrations!

    @edibuddies @writers

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