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The Stygian Society @stygiansociety.bsky.social · Mar 6

Did you know you can get a digital subscription for The Stygian Zine? This beautiful publication features a wealth of works from talented creators around the world. If you are one of our first 20 subscribers, you are locked in at $10/year!
#smallbusiness🇨🇦
www.stygiansociety.com/stygianzine

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The Stygian Society @stygiansociety.bsky.social · Mar 5

C'mon, people! :P

ALT: a dirt road going through a desert with a mountain in the background

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The Stygian Society @stygiansociety.bsky.social · Mar 5

Have you explored The Stygian Collection? Our flagship publication is still as gripping as ever. Grab a print or digital copy on our website.
Support small businesses. Resist AI. Happy reading!
#darkfiction #montrealpublisher

The Stygian Society @stygiansociety.bsky.social · Mar 4

Are you an indie publisher? Do you own a small press? If not, do you have a favourite small press?
Say hi or tag a press so we can create a starter pack for readers and writers who want to support indie!
*Note: you must NOT use AI in your publications. We don't want any of that.

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The Stygian Society @stygiansociety.bsky.social · Mar 3

Feeling too burdened by daily tasks to write? Discover how to reconnect with your creativity and express what’s in your heart in our latest post, 'Writing in the Void', by guest blogger and Stygian alum Samantha Green! wix.to/aYrMQE4 #WritingCommunity #Creativity

Writing in the Void

How does one pick up a pen and paper to write whatever swims in their heart when the mundane tasks of the day have taken over the mind?

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The Stygian Society @stygiansociety.bsky.social · Mar 3

Will you be joining us for the Spring Conclave? Even if you didn't start on the 1st you can join at any point! The goal is to write for an hour a day, and 29 days is better than none. 😉
Download the checklist here: rb.gy/kosrhp

The Stygian Society @stygiansociety.bsky.social · Mar 1

Ohhh suck an elf! ;P

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The Stygian Society @stygiansociety.bsky.social · Feb 28

Welcome! :D

The Order of the Written Word: Spring Conclave

The Stygian Society @stygiansociety.bsky.social · Feb 28

The Spring Conclave is nearly here! 🌸 Tomorrow is March 1st. Are you ready to write?
Learn more: wix.to/bTfihG6
#WritingChallenge #SpringConclave

The Stygian Society invites you to the first-ever Spring Conclave, a month-long writing challenge focused on time, not word count.

The Symbolism of Birds in Gothic Literature

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The Stygian Society @stygiansociety.bsky.social · Feb 24

🐦‍⬛ From ravens to nightingales, birds have a strong presence in gothic literature. Are you a fan of gothic tales? Tell us your favourite in the comments, and read our latest blog: wix.to/3lGp4pj #GothicLiterature #BirdSymbolism #BookLovers

From ravens perched upon crumbling towers to nightingales singing mournful songs, birds have been a haunting presence in gothic literature..

How to Get Published: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Authors

The Stygian Society @stygiansociety.bsky.social · Feb 21

Attention new authors! 📚 Want to know how to get published? Our recent blog offers a comprehensive step-by-step guide to navigating the publishing world. wix.to/4HnFbH0
#Publishing #WritingCommunity

Getting a book published is no small feat. Dreaming of being picked up by a traditional publisher? You must understand the process.

The Rise of AI in Publishing: Should Authors Be Worried?

The Stygian Society @stygiansociety.bsky.social · Feb 17

Sick of Winter? Join the Spring Conclave! Write for 1 hour every day through March and invigorate your routine. Hosted by The Order of the Written Word. Read more at www.stygiansociety.com/conclaves & join our Discord! #WritingChallenge

The Stygian Society @stygiansociety.bsky.social · Feb 17

That is good to know! Juggling multiple platforms can be tough. Our experience here so far has been a good one though!

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The Stygian Society @stygiansociety.bsky.social · Feb 17

Authors! Should you be afraid of AI?
wix.to/KO0CWIu
#resistAI #aibooks #writingwithai

Protect your work from AI misuse—stay vigilant, report fraud, support ethical publishing, and advocate for human creativity in writing.

Montréal’s Best Independent Bookstores

The Stygian Society @stygiansociety.bsky.social · Feb 17

Oh! Thank you so much for these tags ❤️ we're still so unused to how bsky functions over here haha

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The Stygian Society @stygiansociety.bsky.social · Feb 14

Discover Montréal's literary scene! 📖 From cozy nooks to bustling shops, these independent bookstores are a must-visit for every reader and writer. Read more here: wix.to/eUMCfz3
#Montreal #Bookstores #Literature #ReadingCommunity

Montréal’s independent bookstores have long been at the heart of the city's cultural pulse, not just as retailers, but as spaces where ideas

The Appeal of Dystopian Fiction: Why We Love Reading About the End of the World

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The Stygian Society @stygiansociety.bsky.social · Feb 10

Dystopian literature allows us to explore the extreme edges of human experience. From societal collapse to personal journeys, what draws you to these worlds? Read more about the appeal of dystopian fiction here: wix.to/OWx7BTa #DystopianFiction #LiteratureLovers

Learn about dystopian literature, post-apocalyptic fiction, its history and why we love it.

What Makes a Short Horror Story Truly Terrifying?

The Stygian Society @stygiansociety.bsky.social · Feb 7

What makes a truly terrifying short horror story? Learn the elements in our latest blog.
wix.to/1qr1mI4
#shorthorrorstories

Short horror stories thrive on atmosphere, suspense, and a powerful twist. Every word counts to create fear that lingers long after the end.

The Stygian Zine A Literary Collection Issue 3 | January 2025 Welcome to "The Stygian Zine," where literary rebels find their voice and offbeat tales thrive. Issue 3, "Slices of Life", delves into t...

The Stygian Society @stygiansociety.bsky.social · Feb 1

We did it! Lulu is officially our toxic ex, and The Stygian Zine will now be living on Blurb where you can buy it for $15CAD, NOT the exorbitant price Lulu wanted to charge. We will be migrating issue 1 + 2 over shortly.
www.blurb.ca/b/12301883-t...

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The Stygian Society @stygiansociety.bsky.social · Jan 27

We are currently funding in tandem for two different projects. One is a fantasy epic by
@stygianpen.bsky.social 2 decades in the making. One is a haunted walk through the esteemed halls of McGill University.
Which are going with? Have you backed one yet? 👀
www.stygiansociety.com/scriptorium

The Stygian Society @stygiansociety.bsky.social · Jan 27

So many new creators to keep an eye on! Thank you for following us. 😍 Still working on fitting bsky into our social routine but very excited about it. 😊 #writingcommunity #indiepublishing