Henry Lien
@henrylienauthor.bsky.social
Author. Reps: Alex Slater (Greenburger), Will Watkins/Josie Freedman (CAA). henrylien.com
A READER IN KYOTO
Reading Yukio Mishima’s startling “Kinkaku-ji” here at Kinkaku-ji. Too bad it’s so ugly here. What a dump.
Love,
Henry
#Kyoto #Mishima #Kinkakuji
Reading Yukio Mishima’s startling “Kinkaku-ji” here at Kinkaku-ji. Too bad it’s so ugly here. What a dump.
Love,
Henry
#Kyoto #Mishima #Kinkakuji
November 7, 2025 at 9:07 PM
A READER IN KYOTO
Reading Yukio Mishima’s startling “Kinkaku-ji” here at Kinkaku-ji. Too bad it’s so ugly here. What a dump.
Love,
Henry
#Kyoto #Mishima #Kinkakuji
Reading Yukio Mishima’s startling “Kinkaku-ji” here at Kinkaku-ji. Too bad it’s so ugly here. What a dump.
Love,
Henry
#Kyoto #Mishima #Kinkakuji
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Unneighbourly shenanigans, the fragile pride of a bourgeois villainess, colonial manners and high-society tedium - @henrylienauthor.bsky.social’s “The Lady’s Aquatic Gardening Society” in @asimovssfmag.bsky.social is more than screamingly funny.
#colonialamerica #historicalfiction #feministlit
#colonialamerica #historicalfiction #feministlit
November 3, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Unneighbourly shenanigans, the fragile pride of a bourgeois villainess, colonial manners and high-society tedium - @henrylienauthor.bsky.social’s “The Lady’s Aquatic Gardening Society” in @asimovssfmag.bsky.social is more than screamingly funny.
#colonialamerica #historicalfiction #feministlit
#colonialamerica #historicalfiction #feministlit
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I'm finishing a #solarpunk story using Kishōtenketsu structure and I learned so much about storytelling! Structure is such a powerful tool to open up your stories and do more with them.
If you're curious about this 4 act structure @henrylienauthor.bsky.social's book was an invaluable guide!
If you're curious about this 4 act structure @henrylienauthor.bsky.social's book was an invaluable guide!
Highly recommend @henrylienauthor.bsky.social's book about Kishōtenketsu (the Japanese name for the classic 4 Act Eastern story structure).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kish%C5...
Henry's slim book is concise & entertaining.
Should be in every writer's toolkit!
#writing
bookshop.org/a/102876/978...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kish%C5...
Henry's slim book is concise & entertaining.
Should be in every writer's toolkit!
#writing
bookshop.org/a/102876/978...
September 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I'm finishing a #solarpunk story using Kishōtenketsu structure and I learned so much about storytelling! Structure is such a powerful tool to open up your stories and do more with them.
If you're curious about this 4 act structure @henrylienauthor.bsky.social's book was an invaluable guide!
If you're curious about this 4 act structure @henrylienauthor.bsky.social's book was an invaluable guide!
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Working with the I Ching in storytelling.
October 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Working with the I Ching in storytelling.
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I had the privilege of attending an intimate, online class led by @henrylienauthor.bsky.social (via @catrambo.bsky.social). The lesson was gentle but powerful, and sticks with me still.
if you're a writer, you need this in your toolkit
I preordered this, so I’ve had it for a minute, but today’s the day I get to start reading it! Can’t wait. Thanks to @henrylienauthor.bsky.social for writing it!!
October 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I had the privilege of attending an intimate, online class led by @henrylienauthor.bsky.social (via @catrambo.bsky.social). The lesson was gentle but powerful, and sticks with me still.
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Plotting was successfully executed today. I feel like the murder wall method definitely is working for this novel. (And the 4 Act structure! Highly recommend @henrylienauthor.bsky.social's book!)
#writing #writers
bookshop.org/p/books/spri...
#writing #writers
bookshop.org/p/books/spri...
October 10, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Plotting was successfully executed today. I feel like the murder wall method definitely is working for this novel. (And the 4 Act structure! Highly recommend @henrylienauthor.bsky.social's book!)
#writing #writers
bookshop.org/p/books/spri...
#writing #writers
bookshop.org/p/books/spri...
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I recorded a podcast yesterday with the delightful @henrylienauthor.bsky.social!
The pod lifts up hopeful climate fiction stories but it's also an extended tutorial on #solarpunk storytelling. This ep is a great addition to that conversation!
Ep. 36 coming soon!
brightgreenfutures.substack.com
The pod lifts up hopeful climate fiction stories but it's also an extended tutorial on #solarpunk storytelling. This ep is a great addition to that conversation!
Ep. 36 coming soon!
brightgreenfutures.substack.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I recorded a podcast yesterday with the delightful @henrylienauthor.bsky.social!
The pod lifts up hopeful climate fiction stories but it's also an extended tutorial on #solarpunk storytelling. This ep is a great addition to that conversation!
Ep. 36 coming soon!
brightgreenfutures.substack.com
The pod lifts up hopeful climate fiction stories but it's also an extended tutorial on #solarpunk storytelling. This ep is a great addition to that conversation!
Ep. 36 coming soon!
brightgreenfutures.substack.com
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New episode of Bright Green Futures with @henrylienauthor.bsky.social Super excited for #solarpunk writers to discover Henry's book on Kishōtenketsu storytelling—it's a great tool for hopeful #climatefiction stories!
brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/ep-36-sola...
#climatechange #hopepunk #podcast
brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/ep-36-sola...
#climatechange #hopepunk #podcast
October 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
New episode of Bright Green Futures with @henrylienauthor.bsky.social Super excited for #solarpunk writers to discover Henry's book on Kishōtenketsu storytelling—it's a great tool for hopeful #climatefiction stories!
brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/ep-36-sola...
#climatechange #hopepunk #podcast
brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/ep-36-sola...
#climatechange #hopepunk #podcast
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"I'm a weirdo, I fly my freak flag high and proud" - @henrylienauthor.bsky.social, author of Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird, opens with
#WeirdPride
#WeirdPride
New episode of Bright Green Futures with @henrylienauthor.bsky.social Super excited for #solarpunk writers to discover Henry's book on Kishōtenketsu storytelling—it's a great tool for hopeful #climatefiction stories!
brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/ep-36-sola...
#climatechange #hopepunk #podcast
brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/ep-36-sola...
#climatechange #hopepunk #podcast
October 16, 2025 at 7:51 PM
"I'm a weirdo, I fly my freak flag high and proud" - @henrylienauthor.bsky.social, author of Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird, opens with
#WeirdPride
#WeirdPride
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Highly recommend @henrylienauthor.bsky.social's book about Kishōtenketsu (the Japanese name for the classic 4 Act Eastern story structure).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kish%C5...
Henry's slim book is concise & entertaining.
Should be in every writer's toolkit!
#writing
bookshop.org/a/102876/978...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kish%C5...
Henry's slim book is concise & entertaining.
Should be in every writer's toolkit!
#writing
bookshop.org/a/102876/978...
August 30, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Highly recommend @henrylienauthor.bsky.social's book about Kishōtenketsu (the Japanese name for the classic 4 Act Eastern story structure).
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kish%C5...
Henry's slim book is concise & entertaining.
Should be in every writer's toolkit!
#writing
bookshop.org/a/102876/978...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kish%C5...
Henry's slim book is concise & entertaining.
Should be in every writer's toolkit!
#writing
bookshop.org/a/102876/978...
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@henrylienauthor.bsky.social I also want to personally thank you for writing this book! I've been intrigued by this form for some time and your book is an excellent primer. I'd like to reference it in a upcoming class I'm going to be teaching on #solarpunk, if that's okay with you?
August 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM
@henrylienauthor.bsky.social I also want to personally thank you for writing this book! I've been intrigued by this form for some time and your book is an excellent primer. I'd like to reference it in a upcoming class I'm going to be teaching on #solarpunk, if that's okay with you?
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Just finished Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird by @henrylienauthor.bsky.social. What a nice little introduction to some Eastern storytelling traditions! I will definitely be looking at East and Southeast Asian works in translation with a different eye.
September 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Just finished Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird by @henrylienauthor.bsky.social. What a nice little introduction to some Eastern storytelling traditions! I will definitely be looking at East and Southeast Asian works in translation with a different eye.
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I preordered this, so I’ve had it for a minute, but today’s the day I get to start reading it! Can’t wait. Thanks to @henrylienauthor.bsky.social for writing it!!
August 21, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I preordered this, so I’ve had it for a minute, but today’s the day I get to start reading it! Can’t wait. Thanks to @henrylienauthor.bsky.social for writing it!!
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Get cozy on Thursday @ 6 @ North Figueroa Books w/ @cbleez.bsky.social @henrylienauthor.bsky.social Emily Skruskie & Sanjana Sekhar! Hosted by Dahlia de la Vega!
August 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Get cozy on Thursday @ 6 @ North Figueroa Books w/ @cbleez.bsky.social @henrylienauthor.bsky.social Emily Skruskie & Sanjana Sekhar! Hosted by Dahlia de la Vega!
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@henrylienauthor.bsky.social again, asking authors when to stop worldbuilding so you don’t end up with a massive google doc of facts and no story
August 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
@henrylienauthor.bsky.social again, asking authors when to stop worldbuilding so you don’t end up with a massive google doc of facts and no story
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Our valiant moderator @henrylienauthor.bsky.social introducing himself
August 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Our valiant moderator @henrylienauthor.bsky.social introducing himself
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Resources on this exist! I teach classes. @henrylienauthor.bsky.social does too (I'm in one rn!) & Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird is all about Eastern storytelling. @salesses.bsky.social's Craft in the Real World is about cultural craft. @karenyin.bsky.social has a style guide. EDUCATE THYSELF! 5/5
August 8, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Resources on this exist! I teach classes. @henrylienauthor.bsky.social does too (I'm in one rn!) & Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird is all about Eastern storytelling. @salesses.bsky.social's Craft in the Real World is about cultural craft. @karenyin.bsky.social has a style guide. EDUCATE THYSELF! 5/5
BAIT FOR AN INTROVERT
This guy does a lot of public speaking but he’s actually an intense introvert. But you know what bait can tempt him out? Talking and singing about his @wwnorton.com book #SpringSummerAsteroidBird and paneling with fine writers at @seattlein2025.org. Sked ⬇️.
Love,
Him
#Worldcon
This guy does a lot of public speaking but he’s actually an intense introvert. But you know what bait can tempt him out? Talking and singing about his @wwnorton.com book #SpringSummerAsteroidBird and paneling with fine writers at @seattlein2025.org. Sked ⬇️.
Love,
Him
#Worldcon
August 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM
BAIT FOR AN INTROVERT
This guy does a lot of public speaking but he’s actually an intense introvert. But you know what bait can tempt him out? Talking and singing about his @wwnorton.com book #SpringSummerAsteroidBird and paneling with fine writers at @seattlein2025.org. Sked ⬇️.
Love,
Him
#Worldcon
This guy does a lot of public speaking but he’s actually an intense introvert. But you know what bait can tempt him out? Talking and singing about his @wwnorton.com book #SpringSummerAsteroidBird and paneling with fine writers at @seattlein2025.org. Sked ⬇️.
Love,
Him
#Worldcon
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Author @henrylienauthor.bsky.social is hosting a writing workshop, built around his writing craft book SPRING SUMMER ASTEROID BIRD. Learn more here: events.humanitix.com/diverse-narr...
Diverse Narrative Structures 2.0 [NEW DATE]
Storytelling staples in the West, such as the three-act structure and themes of empowerment and change, are far from universal.
events.humanitix.com
July 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Author @henrylienauthor.bsky.social is hosting a writing workshop, built around his writing craft book SPRING SUMMER ASTEROID BIRD. Learn more here: events.humanitix.com/diverse-narr...
Wonderful meeting up to write in person with some of my UCLA Writers’ Program students and prove that I’m not CGI. 4.5 hours flew by. Pic attached of profundities being written. Just too bad it was such an ugly location.
Love,
Henry
#UCLA #Malibu #Bruins #AmWriting #LALife #ClassOutside
Love,
Henry
#UCLA #Malibu #Bruins #AmWriting #LALife #ClassOutside
July 21, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Wonderful meeting up to write in person with some of my UCLA Writers’ Program students and prove that I’m not CGI. 4.5 hours flew by. Pic attached of profundities being written. Just too bad it was such an ugly location.
Love,
Henry
#UCLA #Malibu #Bruins #AmWriting #LALife #ClassOutside
Love,
Henry
#UCLA #Malibu #Bruins #AmWriting #LALife #ClassOutside
SEQUELS IN REBOOT DRAG
You know how sometimes a reboot covers the first movie but adds so much that you’re basically getting a sequel, too?
Well, I just did that with my popular @writingtheother.com
class about 4-act structure and circular/nested structures.
writingtheother.com/diverse-narr...
You know how sometimes a reboot covers the first movie but adds so much that you’re basically getting a sequel, too?
Well, I just did that with my popular @writingtheother.com
class about 4-act structure and circular/nested structures.
writingtheother.com/diverse-narr...
July 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
SEQUELS IN REBOOT DRAG
You know how sometimes a reboot covers the first movie but adds so much that you’re basically getting a sequel, too?
Well, I just did that with my popular @writingtheother.com
class about 4-act structure and circular/nested structures.
writingtheother.com/diverse-narr...
You know how sometimes a reboot covers the first movie but adds so much that you’re basically getting a sequel, too?
Well, I just did that with my popular @writingtheother.com
class about 4-act structure and circular/nested structures.
writingtheother.com/diverse-narr...
THEY LAUGHED, THEY CRIED
My perf for #HouseOfSpeakeasy at @joespub.bsky.social
in NY is available. Link below.
I talk about my @wwnorton.com book “Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird: The Art of Eastern Storytelling” and tell a story starring me and Death.
Love,
Henry
www.facebook.com/HenryLienAut...?
My perf for #HouseOfSpeakeasy at @joespub.bsky.social
in NY is available. Link below.
I talk about my @wwnorton.com book “Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird: The Art of Eastern Storytelling” and tell a story starring me and Death.
Love,
Henry
www.facebook.com/HenryLienAut...?
June 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
THEY LAUGHED, THEY CRIED
My perf for #HouseOfSpeakeasy at @joespub.bsky.social
in NY is available. Link below.
I talk about my @wwnorton.com book “Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird: The Art of Eastern Storytelling” and tell a story starring me and Death.
Love,
Henry
www.facebook.com/HenryLienAut...?
My perf for #HouseOfSpeakeasy at @joespub.bsky.social
in NY is available. Link below.
I talk about my @wwnorton.com book “Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird: The Art of Eastern Storytelling” and tell a story starring me and Death.
Love,
Henry
www.facebook.com/HenryLienAut...?
SPRING, SUMMER, ASTEROID, BIRD: The LiveStream
In case you weren’t able to get a ticket to my appearances in NY, LA, SD, etc., I’m doing a FREE online presentation for #aapiheritagemonth of my material in connection with my latest book about Asian storytelling from @wwnorton.com +
In case you weren’t able to get a ticket to my appearances in NY, LA, SD, etc., I’m doing a FREE online presentation for #aapiheritagemonth of my material in connection with my latest book about Asian storytelling from @wwnorton.com +
May 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
SPRING, SUMMER, ASTEROID, BIRD: The LiveStream
In case you weren’t able to get a ticket to my appearances in NY, LA, SD, etc., I’m doing a FREE online presentation for #aapiheritagemonth of my material in connection with my latest book about Asian storytelling from @wwnorton.com +
In case you weren’t able to get a ticket to my appearances in NY, LA, SD, etc., I’m doing a FREE online presentation for #aapiheritagemonth of my material in connection with my latest book about Asian storytelling from @wwnorton.com +
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I've also got @henrylienauthor.bsky.social's recent book on my shelf, and you're reminding me I really need to read it.
bookshop.org/a/102876/978...
bookshop.org/a/102876/978...
Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird: The Art of Eastern Storytelling
The Art of Eastern Storytelling
bookshop.org
May 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I've also got @henrylienauthor.bsky.social's recent book on my shelf, and you're reminding me I really need to read it.
bookshop.org/a/102876/978...
bookshop.org/a/102876/978...
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Highly recommended reading 📖 💫
SPRING, SUMMER, ASTEROID, BIRD
My new book from @w.w.norton about Eastern storytelling is out Feb 4! I had a ludicrous amount of fun writing this book and talking about my favorite films, books, and video games. If you’d like to learn more, see below.
Love,
Henry
henrylien.com/spring-summe...
My new book from @w.w.norton about Eastern storytelling is out Feb 4! I had a ludicrous amount of fun writing this book and talking about my favorite films, books, and video games. If you’d like to learn more, see below.
Love,
Henry
henrylien.com/spring-summe...
May 18, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Highly recommended reading 📖 💫