Hailey
@bachrach.bsky.social
writing things and hanging out with my dog. rep'd by @sarahnfisk.bsky.social (me, not the dog)
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For anyone #writing or #editing (or #querying !), there's a virtual writing workshop being put on by literary agent Sarah Fisk (aka Sarah Nicolas) *tomorrow*
(Rescheduled from early Dec.)
Sarah also has tons of helpful writing/querying resources & videos on their website!
#WIPSnips #novel #debut
(Rescheduled from early Dec.)
Sarah also has tons of helpful writing/querying resources & videos on their website!
#WIPSnips #novel #debut
Rescheduled from late November! I hope you can join us for this roundup of the type of writing tips that can take you from no to yes! www.eventbrite.com/e/10-tips-to...
December 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Hello, at the University of Minnesota, we're hiring a visiting creative nonfiction writer for the next 2-3 years to teach a 1-1 (one grad class, one undergrad class) and potentially sit on some MFA thesis committees. This job will give you time to write you next book: hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/371...
December 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Hello, at the University of Minnesota, we're hiring a visiting creative nonfiction writer for the next 2-3 years to teach a 1-1 (one grad class, one undergrad class) and potentially sit on some MFA thesis committees. This job will give you time to write you next book: hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/371...
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Currently reading the new edition of John M. Ford's The Last Hot Time, and once again grateful to @isaacbutler.bsky.social for this 2019 piece and the ensuing Ford revival it prompted. slate.com/culture/2019...
The Resurrection of the Greatest Sci-Fi Writer You’ve Never Read
He was beloved by Neil Gaiman and Robert Jordan, and so good that he won a World Fantasy Award for a Christmas card. How did John M. Ford disappear?
slate.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Currently reading the new edition of John M. Ford's The Last Hot Time, and once again grateful to @isaacbutler.bsky.social for this 2019 piece and the ensuing Ford revival it prompted. slate.com/culture/2019...
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DON’T 👏 GO 👏 AROUND 👏 SAYING 👏 HAPPY 👏 HANUKKAH 👏 TO 👏 JEWISH 👏 PEOPLE 👏 IT’S 👏 NOT 👏 ANTI-SEMITIC 👏 WE 👏 JUST 👏 DON’T👏KNOW👏 WHEN 👏 IT👏 IS👏
December 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
DON’T 👏 GO 👏 AROUND 👏 SAYING 👏 HAPPY 👏 HANUKKAH 👏 TO 👏 JEWISH 👏 PEOPLE 👏 IT’S 👏 NOT 👏 ANTI-SEMITIC 👏 WE 👏 JUST 👏 DON’T👏KNOW👏 WHEN 👏 IT👏 IS👏
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aigh! It’s only twisty and thrilling because Greenblatt chooses to print the legend when given multiple interpretations Of evidence and when he can’t do that, makes shit up!
November 27, 2025 at 10:46 AM
aigh! It’s only twisty and thrilling because Greenblatt chooses to print the legend when given multiple interpretations Of evidence and when he can’t do that, makes shit up!
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
I have found the Wicked films baffling, because they have become this massive phenomenon whilst I cannot find a single person I actually know who thought either of them were good
November 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I have found the Wicked films baffling, because they have become this massive phenomenon whilst I cannot find a single person I actually know who thought either of them were good
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This is haunting and beautiful
November 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
This is haunting and beautiful
so in case anyone was wondering why i think it's a huge mistake for any critic to try to pander to artists
My weekend began with a 1,353-word email from the director of the show I reviewed in the FT this week, which began like this (below), went on to say I’m not fit to clean the boots of the production team, and concluded by saying “Yours is a remarkably ugly contribution to the world.” Happy Saturday
November 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
so in case anyone was wondering why i think it's a huge mistake for any critic to try to pander to artists
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she’s a 10 but Excel thinks she’s October
November 13, 2025 at 8:08 AM
she’s a 10 but Excel thinks she’s October
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Keep in mind there is no law saying bagels are only for the morning. If you want a 9PM bagel, that’s fine. You can just do that.
November 13, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Keep in mind there is no law saying bagels are only for the morning. If you want a 9PM bagel, that’s fine. You can just do that.
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November 12th, 1970, 450kg of dynamite is placed in the sand on the leeward side of the 45ft deceased sperm whale, the resulting blast is recorded and broadcast on KATU
the explosion launched chunks of whale nearly a fifth of a mile, some large enough to damage vehicles
the explosion launched chunks of whale nearly a fifth of a mile, some large enough to damage vehicles
November 12, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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I'm endeavoring to collect some data about publishing journeys. Won't you join me? Here's more: www.agentsandbooks.com/tell-me-your...
Tell Me Your Story and I'll Tell You Mine
Hi Friends,
I haven't fully figured out Threads yet, but there is a robust community of writers there, and a lot of conversations about books, writing, publishing, and more. That means a lot of ~~~~d...
www.agentsandbooks.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I'm endeavoring to collect some data about publishing journeys. Won't you join me? Here's more: www.agentsandbooks.com/tell-me-your...
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Nobody who spouts this position on European politics has had a single solitary conversation with a center left European about immigration.
November 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Nobody who spouts this position on European politics has had a single solitary conversation with a center left European about immigration.
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it is perhaps not surprising that the (very many) US soccer journalists I follow have a clearer-eyed understanding of where European social politics actually are than like 95+% of Online Americans
hard to maintain the Europe-as-liberal-fantasyland perspective once you've seen clips of entire stadiums making monkey noises at black soccer players
November 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
it is perhaps not surprising that the (very many) US soccer journalists I follow have a clearer-eyed understanding of where European social politics actually are than like 95+% of Online Americans
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A 34-year-old as a politician: My god he's like a baby. It's like they just elected an infant to be their mayor.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
November 5, 2025 at 5:45 AM
A 34-year-old as a politician: My god he's like a baby. It's like they just elected an infant to be their mayor.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
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I joined @tomesandtextiles.bsky.social 's fundraiser and am offering an advanced query class plus a recording of a Query 101 class to anyone who donates $20 or more.
Plus two very rare opportunities for a query critique
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teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...
Plus two very rare opportunities for a query critique
Please repost.
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...
October 30, 2025 at 3:11 AM
I joined @tomesandtextiles.bsky.social 's fundraiser and am offering an advanced query class plus a recording of a Query 101 class to anyone who donates $20 or more.
Plus two very rare opportunities for a query critique
Please repost.
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...
Plus two very rare opportunities for a query critique
Please repost.
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...
literally all i want is a newsletter platform that feels chill and low-stakes like tinyletter did
October 9, 2025 at 9:16 PM
literally all i want is a newsletter platform that feels chill and low-stakes like tinyletter did
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Hello! I'm open to unsolicited submissions for the first time in ages...
Looking for: Adult Epic Fantasy and Horror only
Guidelines are here: www.dongwonsong.com/submission-g...
Looking for: Adult Epic Fantasy and Horror only
Guidelines are here: www.dongwonsong.com/submission-g...
Submission Guidelines — DongWon Song
www.dongwonsong.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Hello! I'm open to unsolicited submissions for the first time in ages...
Looking for: Adult Epic Fantasy and Horror only
Guidelines are here: www.dongwonsong.com/submission-g...
Looking for: Adult Epic Fantasy and Horror only
Guidelines are here: www.dongwonsong.com/submission-g...
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a heartwarming story of how being an unethical and talentless hack is no barrier to success when you are willing to endlessly flatter the wretched views of rich dipshits
Bari Weiss is set to be named the editor in chief of CBS News, the New York Post reports
October 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
a heartwarming story of how being an unethical and talentless hack is no barrier to success when you are willing to endlessly flatter the wretched views of rich dipshits
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Waiting for Godot: The Hunt for Godot is the recently announced newest installment of the Godotverse. The long awaited sidequel follows Godot's adventures during the events of the original play.
September 26, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Waiting for Godot: The Hunt for Godot is the recently announced newest installment of the Godotverse. The long awaited sidequel follows Godot's adventures during the events of the original play.
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What’s happening: Napoleon is master of Europe.
Go deeper: Only the British Fleet stands before him.
Go deeper: Only the British Fleet stands before him.
September 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
What’s happening: Napoleon is master of Europe.
Go deeper: Only the British Fleet stands before him.
Go deeper: Only the British Fleet stands before him.
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From ‘The Onion’ Editorial Board: It Is Journalism’s Sacred Duty To Endanger The Lives Of As Many Trans People As Possible https://theonion.com/it-is-journalism-s-sacred-duty-to-endanger-the-lives-of-1850126997/
September 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
From ‘The Onion’ Editorial Board: It Is Journalism’s Sacred Duty To Endanger The Lives Of As Many Trans People As Possible https://theonion.com/it-is-journalism-s-sacred-duty-to-endanger-the-lives-of-1850126997/
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'In a way, this play has made me feel more English’
Hailey Bachrach (@bachrach.bsky.social) chats with Philip Arditti and Nina Bowers about revisiting their dark satire English King Killing Foreigners in a new political era
Hailey Bachrach (@bachrach.bsky.social) chats with Philip Arditti and Nina Bowers about revisiting their dark satire English King Killing Foreigners in a new political era
'It's a colonial invasion narrative': How Henry V inspired English Kings Killing Foreigners
In 2019, Philip Arditti and Nina Bowers took aim at both the nationalism of Shakespeare's play and the rise of 'woke'. But have those targets shifted?
exeuntmagazine.substack.com
September 12, 2025 at 10:13 AM
'In a way, this play has made me feel more English’
Hailey Bachrach (@bachrach.bsky.social) chats with Philip Arditti and Nina Bowers about revisiting their dark satire English King Killing Foreigners in a new political era
Hailey Bachrach (@bachrach.bsky.social) chats with Philip Arditti and Nina Bowers about revisiting their dark satire English King Killing Foreigners in a new political era
I love Phil and Nina and I'm so excited for this show!
'In a way, this play has made me feel more English’
Hailey Bachrach (@bachrach.bsky.social) chats with Philip Arditti and Nina Bowers about revisiting their dark satire English King Killing Foreigners in a new political era
Hailey Bachrach (@bachrach.bsky.social) chats with Philip Arditti and Nina Bowers about revisiting their dark satire English King Killing Foreigners in a new political era
'It's a colonial invasion narrative': How Henry V inspired English Kings Killing Foreigners
In 2019, Philip Arditti and Nina Bowers took aim at both the nationalism of Shakespeare's play and the rise of 'woke'. But have those targets shifted?
exeuntmagazine.substack.com
September 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I love Phil and Nina and I'm so excited for this show!