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Lisa @writeawayeurope.bsky.social · Aug 10

Dreaming of getting away to write? We have a few spots free at the September Tuscany Writing Retreat where you can hone your skills, get support, enjoy delicious chef-prepared meals & soak in the inspiration of timeless Tuscany. Join us! writeawayeurope.com/tuscany-writ...
#Tuscany #Writing #Retreat

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Scott Stavrou @scottstavrou.bsky.social · Jun 11

Does your road lead to Rome? Ours does and we have one place remaining for our Italy #WritingRetreat June 22-28. Join the Write Away Europe journey and take your story into the world.
writeawayeurope.com/ItalyWriting...

Write Away Europe Italy Villa Writing Retreat

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Scott Stavrou @scottstavrou.bsky.social · Jun 7

Thanks for the shout out, Kirkus Reviews. Proud and grateful to work with the Write Away Europe @writeawayeurope.bsky.social Team helping get stories out into the world.
www.kirkusreviews.com/writers-cent...

Writing Retreats to Inspire You in 2025

It’s a new year, and you know what that means: a new crop of fun and exciting writing retreat opportunities! These getaways…

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Lisa @writeawayeurope.bsky.social · Apr 29

If you're seeking a seat at the table and time to write, timeless Tuscany is waiting for you this May 25-31!
Email us at [email protected] for specials on the final places.
writeawayeurope.com/tuscany-writ...
#tuscanyitaly #writingretreat

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Lisa @writeawayeurope.bsky.social · Apr 29

Beautiful and so tranquil.

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Lisa @writeawayeurope.bsky.social · Apr 6

Ready to escape to Tuscany for a week to focus on your writing, enjoy delicious food and creative camaraderie? There are still spots available for you to join the journey!
writeawayeurope.com/tuscany-writ...

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Lisa @writeawayeurope.bsky.social · Apr 6

These are beautiful sights to see! #HandsOff
#Hopeful

Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · Apr 6

The American people have risen up and they are PISSED AS HELL.
#HandsOff

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Ben Stiller @benstiller.redhour.com · Apr 5

#HANDSOFF #NYC

Mor Naaman @informor.bsky.social · Apr 5

I have never seen anything like this in NYC. 5th Ave covered from 42nd St well to the 20s. Nobody prepared for this volume. Volunteers are holding the traffic on all the side streets. No police in sight. #handsoff

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Lisa @writeawayeurope.bsky.social · Mar 29

2 + 2 = 4
Please like if you agree. Just checking on where we are as a society.

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Jo Locktov @jolocktov.bsky.social · Jan 20

Jenny Holzer
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Venice, Italy

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Jo Locktov @jolocktov.bsky.social · Mar 26

📷 Garry Wapshott
2000, Reflection during acqua alta Piazza San Marco

#Venice
#Venezia

A black and white image of a reflection of a man in Piazza San Marco in a puddle during acqua Alta (high water) in Venice, Italy

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Scott Stavrou @scottstavrou.bsky.social · Mar 26

Infinite Stupid Monkey Theorem, put a bunch of ignorant monkeys in front of a keyboard and they'll eventually type the complete undoing of American Democracy.

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Scott Stavrou @scottstavrou.bsky.social · Mar 26

"I'm shocked, SHOCKED that there's Top Secret Classified information in this group chat!"

a black and white photo of two men standing next to each other with the words `` i 'm shocked . ''

ALT: a black and white photo of two men standing next to each other with the words `` i 'm shocked . ''

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Scott Stavrou @scottstavrou.bsky.social · Mar 26

Such a zeal for crashing the economy they're even putting Russian intelligence agents out of work.

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · Mar 26

They’re not going to get out of this by playing semantics.

Sending detailed information about an upcoming military strike on unclassified channels (and even to the wrong guy) is wrong, reckless, and obviously a threat to American troops.

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Lisa @writeawayeurope.bsky.social · Mar 25

#writesky #amwriting #writers
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/23/o...

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Scott Stavrou @scottstavrou.bsky.social · Mar 25

Head's up: Tomorrow's wordle is the Top Secret Nuclear Code. Answer in the group chat.

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Scott Stavrou @scottstavrou.bsky.social · Mar 21

If you're dreaming of an inspiring and immersive Creative #WritingRetreat in #France, there's one final place remaining at this year's April 13-19 France Chateau Writing Retreat.
writeawayeurope.com/france-writi...

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · Mar 18

Thank you to everyone who joined us at P&T Knitwear for our conversation with esteemed activist artist @badiucao.bsky.social and Emmy-nominated journalist @melissakchan.bsky.social to launch their debut graphic novel YOU MUST TAKE PART IN REVOLUTION.

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Lisa @writeawayeurope.bsky.social · Mar 8

Happy International Women's Day to all of you fabulous women writers! 💪
#womenwriters #internationalwomensday

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Susie Dent @susiedent.com · Feb 28

Word of the day is ‘huff-snuff’ (16th century): a hectoring bully or braggart.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · Feb 26

Hero

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Susie Dent @susiedent.com · Feb 26

Word of the Day is ‘ingordigiousness’ (18th century): extreme greed at the expense of principles.

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · Feb 20

Join us for a new series of free online workshops, “Defending the Freedom to Read 101: Workshops for Organizers and Authors.” Our first four sessions cover digital safety and disinformation - learn more and register: pen.org/defending-th...

Defending the Freedom to Read 101 - PEN America

This workshop series is shaped by conversations with these authors and grassroots advocates on the frontlines.

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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · Feb 20

"About Jay: I’m weirdly similar to your ex, but like a fabulously rich and mysterious version of him that you would never have dumped for NO GODDAMN REASON in the first place, Daisy."

If Literature’s “Complicated Men” Were on Tinder

Name: Holden Caulfield Age: 19 Occupation: “Jobs” are for phonies who “care” about phony stuff like “bills” and “food” About Holden: Only looking f...

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