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Elana K. Arnold

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Writer, Human, Author, Friend. Learn about my new course with Nina LaCour, How to Say It: Strengthening Dialogue and Interiority in Fiction at: https://howtosayit.teachery.co/howtosayit?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafMVnEHKv32P2wPZyOCcItyfMAix1ZNk5_xwQrDzUVRG

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Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · 2d

We are getting so close! Revision Season officially starts this Sunday. I am NOT GOOD at social media posts or promo but I promise you I am excellent at helping writers with RE-vision. Seeing their work again, anew, and afresh. Join us!!
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Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · 5d

Revision Season begins in one week! Those who've already enrolled have received the Week Zero work early. There's still time to join this intense, interactive 8-week masterclass in revision (and writing, and humaning). Please email me at [email protected] if you'd like to learn more!

Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · 7d

Revision Season officially begins on 10/12! You can still sign up! And if you’ve attended one of my SCBWI classes, email me for a coupon code! This class is a deep dive into revision, writing, and humaning.
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Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · 8d

I'm THRILLED to share the cover of my speculative fiction debut, HOLLOWAY (pub date 5/4/26! art by Sarah Jarrett, cover designed by Corina Lupp & Jenna Stempel-Lobel). Autism? Anti-vaxxers? Art? Philosophy? Reverberations & cycles through history? If you say "yes, please," then HOLLOWAY is for you.

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Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · 9d

Total instances of book bans: I'm #6. Number of unique titles affected by book bans: I'm tied for #9 with @halseanderson.bsky.social. Number of districts in which the author is banned: I'm #3. Please don't say "Good for you." It's "Shame on them."

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Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · 15d

It's been 2+ years since I wrote this essay, but it seems like a good time to say this again: I'm autistic. I love my brain. And... if you meet one person with autism, you've met... one person with autism. We are not a monolith. But we are whole people, each of us.
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My Beautiful Brain | Elana K Arnold

So! I’ve gone back and forth about whether to write this little essay or not. Obviously, I’ve landed on “yes.” But why I’ve decided to write it… well, I’m not so sure about that. Over the years since...

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Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · 16d

This is incredible news!!!

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Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · 17d

I'm THRILLED to share this exciting news!! PARK DAY makes me SO HAPPY!!!

Photos of three people along with a description of their forthcoming book

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Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · 17d

YAY we're so excited!!!

Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · 19d

We have everything from published authors to first time writers of books for and about people of all ages! Feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have other questions.

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Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · Sep 8

Fall Writing Nights starts this Thursday! There's still time to join us. Ask me any questions! fall-writing-nights-2025.teachery.co/rememberwhen

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Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · Aug 30

Schrödinger's Trump.

Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · Aug 22

Wondering what people think of Revision Season? Here are two past students' reflections. If you have questions about the course, please ask me! Enrollment is open!

Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · Aug 13

Enrollment for Revision Season is open, and there are three more days to apply for the two scholarship spots for neuroatypical writers! Learn more about the course here: elanakarnold.com/revision-sea...

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Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · Aug 3

Revision Season is on the horizon, and I'm offering 2 scholarship spots to neuroatypical writers. If you'd like to apply, just email me at [email protected] and I'll put your name in the hat. This Season begins October 12! To enroll or learn more, visit: elanakarnold.com/revision-sea...

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Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · Jul 31

Somehow this is the first I've heard about Ms. Rachel. But wow. Humanity of all people--it shouldn't be revolutionary, but I guess it always has been.

Ms. Rachel grew up on Mister Rogers. Now she’s carrying on his legacy.

The YouTube star wants her audiences — adults and children alike — to see the humanity of all people.

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Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · Jul 24

I loved this!

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Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · Jul 8

AAHHH!!!!

Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · Jun 26

Aww thank you, Katherine!!!

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Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · Jun 13

Great news, fans of BAT! A new book is on its way, BAT AND THE CASE OF THE YIPS! And here's the adorable cover, illustrated by the incomparable @charlessantoso.bsky.social!

two boys, each with a baseball glove, and one with a skunk.

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Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · Jun 12

Join me, Long Beach friends!

Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · Jun 5

I would love that! xoxo!

Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · Jun 4

TOMORROW!! Our Summer Writing Nights, How to Say It: Dialogue and Interiority in Fiction, begins tomorrow evening! You can still register. xo!
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Elana K. Arnold @elanakarnold.bsky.social · May 31

Just a few days left to join us! This series of 5 meetings will be recorded, so you don't need to attend live to participate, and you'll always be invited to send in questions ahead of time if you have something specific you want answered. Link in bio to learn more.