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Alex Vigue @alexvigue.bsky.social · 3d

And I thought the yearning was bad before fall!

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The Public Domain Review @publicdomainrev.bsky.social · 6d

The original Dr Seuss: a children's book from 1838 which only uses words with one syllable: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/nursery-lessons-in-words-of-one-syllable-1838?utm_content=bufferf3112&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

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Alex Vigue @alexvigue.bsky.social · 7d

I just smelled someone else's sneeze.

a man in a striped shirt is holding a cup of coffee and looking at the camera .

ALT: a man in a striped shirt is holding a cup of coffee and looking at the camera .

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Alex Vigue @alexvigue.bsky.social · 8d

Is it worth it to keep submitting the same manuscript somewhere that has rejected it and you haven't revised it?

Alex Vigue @alexvigue.bsky.social · 12d

Definitely not too much. You wear your love on your sleeve!

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Chill Subs @chillsubs.bsky.social · 14d

We're sponsoring ethical writing contests now.

Yes those exist, there's like 4.

Learn how to spot them / check if your contest qualifies for sponsorship: www.chillsubs.com/blog/were-sp...

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Alex Vigue @alexvigue.bsky.social · 14d

Gotta have something to do while the new washer is running!

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Film Broads Podcast @filmbroadspod.bsky.social · 15d

It's a bisexual theater kid's dream--make that A Midsummer Night's Dream. The episode is available to listen where you do that!
#shakespeare #podcast #filmsky #frolicking

a woman with long blonde hair is laying on a bed with feathers and flowers

Alt: Michelle Pfeiffer as Titania in the 1999 A Midsummer Night's Dream, asleep in a giant bird nest full of feathers, looking more beautiful than any human has ever looked.

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Alex Vigue @alexvigue.bsky.social · 15d

But Patrick basically runs the place.

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Alex Vigue @alexvigue.bsky.social · 15d

Might try to become an ASMR YouTuber

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Alex Vigue @alexvigue.bsky.social · 15d

When you wish you could just be a David and taken care of but life is making you into a Patrick.

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West Trade Review @westtradereview.bsky.social · 17d

“...Boys, I am so cheery & alone amongst you, your
faces are phantoms along the banks of bouncing thighs.“

Alex Vigue’s “Aria for the Bathers" from the Summer 2025 collection of Online Exclusives.

Listen to @alexvigue.bsky.social read the full poem:

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#poetrycommunity

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The Book Shepherd @thebookshepherd.bsky.social · 21d

If you’re canceling subscription services with giant companies with ties to terrible people, you should think about replacing them with a library card. Many library systems give you access to physical media (some of which you can’t find on streaming!) as well as other great stuff.

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donni saphire @donni.bsky.social · 23d

If you dream about work they should have to pay you

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Alex Vigue @alexvigue.bsky.social · 21d

❤️❤️❤️

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Leonora Anne Mint @leonoralermontov.bsky.social · 21d

Also possible, if not probable, that your local library can give you access to SO MANY movies, either through Kanopy which has a better selection than many paid streaming services, or via physical media (which, once discs are on the library shelf, is truly out of corporate control!)

wobblerocket 🎲🎮 @wobblerocket.com · 21d

As you cancel streaming services, here is a casual reminder that only 16% of Americans read for pleasure anymore, and your local library has hundreds or thousands of books you haven't read.

They would love to see you stop by and renew your library card.

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Alex Vigue @alexvigue.bsky.social · 21d

I love buying things! I need to make more things so my joy comes from that instead.

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Alex Vigue @alexvigue.bsky.social · 24d

So much better! Finally feeling comfortable

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Alex Vigue @alexvigue.bsky.social · 24d

It's my birthday and @leonoralermontov.bsky.social got me the 4k release of Lost in Space (1998). I feel like this was released just for me!

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Alex Vigue @alexvigue.bsky.social · 25d

Moving for the second time in a month. New apartment was not treated properly for cat urine. Thankfully they moved us.

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Trish Hopkinson @trishhopkinsonpoet.bsky.social · 26d

There are two lists below. The first is a detailed list of five lit mags that accept reprints. The second list is a longer list of over 200 markets that accept reprints and don't charge fees. Some are paying, most are not. Plus, two other resource lists for reprints! buff.ly/fmGtt3F #poetrycommunity

Where to submit reprints (just updated!)

If you have poetry or other writing which has been previously published, but the readership was low or perhaps it was only in print and not online, you may want to submit it to literary magazines a…

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Alex Vigue @alexvigue.bsky.social · 28d

More similarities than you'd think.

Alex Vigue @alexvigue.bsky.social · Sep 10

Sometimes you use your PTO to shoot a short film with your friends.

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Trish Hopkinson @trishhopkinsonpoet.bsky.social · Sep 7

Tell Tell Poetry recently posted a great where to submit list for the the next few months. It includes links to each submission opportunity, whether its a call or contest, deadlines, fees, payment, simultaneous submissions, and whether or not they accept reprints.

Where to submit your poems Sept – Nov, 2025 via Tell Tell Poetry

Tell Tell Poetry “is a poetry resource site dedicated to bringing you news about poetry, interviews with poets, and editing services.” They recently posted a great where to submit list for the the …

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Alex Vigue @alexvigue.bsky.social · Sep 5

Two chapbook rejections. Too busy with short film and moving issues to feel deeply disappointed.

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