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Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · 5d

We’re feeling a little nostalgic today, Rebels, What was the first Outsider Publishing book you ever read? Drop the title below and take a trip down memory lane with us. And if you haven’t joined the rebellion yet.Seriously, what are you waiting for? Let’s hear your first Outsider read was!

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Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · 6d

We're headed to Multiverses! Between book signings, panels, and all the glorious chaos, we want to hear from YOU!
Have burning questions about:Christmas Chaos,The Outsider crew?
We’ll be answering them live at the event and sharing some right here on our page too
#OutsidersPublishing #AskTheAuthor

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Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · 7d

Tuesday Writing Prompt (Yes, we're running late!)
We meant to post this yesterday. but hey, it fits the theme!
Prompt: "Running Late"
Write a story, poem, or scene where someone is late to work, a date, a flight, or maybe even something bigger. What’s the consequence?
#TuesdayWritingPrompt

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Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · 15d

If time stood still for everyone but you. What would you do? #TimeStopped

Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · 16d

Our Stories. Our Power. Our Change.
From the fight for Rights at Risk, to the strength of Power and Pride, and the journeys in Stories of Immigration our anthologies are more than just collections of words.
#RightsAtRisk #PowerAndPride #StoriesOfImmigration #AnthologiesWithImpact

Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · 17d

Give Others a Voice
Everyone has a story. Not everyone has a platform.

This is your reminder to:
Listen more
Amplify unheard voices
Share the mic
Create space for others to be seen and heard

Who’s someone whose voice deserves more attention? Tag them or shout them out below.

#GiveOthersAVoice

Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · 18d

Describe Your Favorite Book… in Words
No title. No author. Just pure description.

Tell us about your favorite book using only a few words
Is it magical? Heartbreaking? Life-changing? Mysterious?.

#BookLovers #FavoriteBook #DescribeInWords #BookChallenge #ReadersOfInstagram #BookishFun

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Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · 19d

Would You Rather?
Imagine this: for one whole year, you can only read one type of book.
Fiction or Non-Fiction
Which one are you choosing for the year—and why?
#WouldYouRather #BookLovers #FictionVsNonFiction #ReadingChallenge #BookishPoll

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Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · 20d

Now that fall has officially started what will you read? Tell us your favorite fall read.
#booksoffall #booksofinstagram

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Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · Aug 19

A King Arthur Retelling Like You’ve Never Seen

Over the next 30 months, I’m writing The Story That Still Needs To Be Written — one chapter at a time — and YOU get to help shape it. 🖋

Here’s the deal:

A new chapter drops every month.

Patreon gets the polished versions + behind-the-scenes edits.

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Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · Aug 18

Writing Prompt of the Week

The first star of the night doesn’t grant wishes anymore.

It demands payment.

Tonight, you decide to speak to it.

What do you offer—and what do you get back?

Drop your words in the comments or save this post to spark your next story.

#WritingPrompt

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Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · Aug 15

Top Five Indie Books You Need to Read!
Looking for your next great read? Check out these incredible indie books making waves:

A Drink of Red Mirror by Kim Hyesoon
Where All is Night, and Starless by John Linwood Grant
NSFW by David Scot Hay
Late Nights at Full Moon Records by Sarah Edmonds

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Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · Aug 14

Reader Poll
"If you could have dinner with any fictional character, who would it be?"
If you could have a meal with one character what and who would it be.

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Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · Aug 13

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS – LGBTQ+ Anthology
We’re looking for poems, short stories, and creative works that celebrate, explore, and amplify LGBTQ+ voices. Any genre. Any style. All are welcome.

Deadline: September 1, 2025
All profits donated to The Trevor Project – supporting LGBTQ+ youth in crisis.

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Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · Aug 12

Writing Prompt of the Week
Who would have poisoned the old man's dog?
Let your imagination run wild! Was it a jealous neighbor, a mysterious stranger, or someone no one would ever suspect? Share your story in the comments or write your own twist and tag us!
Ready, set, write!
#WritingPrompt

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Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · Aug 8

Coming Soon: Summer Camp Collection

From ghost stories to awkward camp crushes, our multi-genre anthology Summer Camp Collection drops August 31st!

Get ready to roast marshmallows with mystery, romance, horror, and more!

Sneak peeks coming soon—stay tuned!

#OutsiderPublishing #SummerCampStories

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Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · Aug 7

Why We’re Called “Outsider”

Rebels. Misfits. Dreamers.
That’s who we are—and who we publish.
We chose the name Outsider Publishing because we believe the best stories don’t always follow the rules.
Tell us—what makes you an outsider?
#OutsiderPublishing #RebelsOfTheWrittenWord #IndieVoices

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Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · Aug 6

Join Our Newsletter Crew

Want exclusive early excerpts, discount codes, and anthology news before anyone else?

Check the website to sign up before the next book drops.

Link in bio—get in before the next book drops.

#MailingListMagic #OutsiderNews #BookUpdates #IndiePublishingLife

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Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · Aug 5

Reader Q&A Prompt

Let’s Play: Book Confessions Edition 📚🔥
What’s a book everyone loved but you couldn’t finish?
OR
A story that lives in your head rent-free forever?

Drop your answers below—we’ll share some of ours in Stories.
#BookTalk #BookishConfessions #OutsiderReads #Let’sTalkBooks

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Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · Aug 4

Outsider Prompt of the Week:

“The camp was abandoned… or so they thought—until the fire pit reignited itself.”
You’ve got 500 words.
All genres welcome.

Want a chance to be featured on our blog?
Post your piece and tag us @OutsiderPublishing with #OutsiderPromptChallenge

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Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · Aug 1

There are some stories that stand out and this is one of them. This is a story from our Legends Of Camelot: Knights of the Round table. Check out Mike's story Battle Fatigue.

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Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · Jul 31

Call for Submissions
"Calling all writers! Our newest theme is open for submissions. Multi-genre. All voices welcome. Deadline: Aug 31, 2025 #CallForSubmissions

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Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · Jul 30

Bookish Poll
"Would you rather fight one book-sized plot hole or a hundred typo-sized errors? 😂 #BookPoll #PublishingFun"

Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · Jul 29

We got our first review on our charity anthology Rights at Risk. This means the world to use at Outsider Publishing

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Outsider Publishing Company @outsiderpublishing.bsky.social · Jul 28

Happy Monday! New writing Prompt. Drop yours below. #PromptOfTheWeek #WritingCommunity

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