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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · 7d

You can register to get the link to any of these (FREE!) readings here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Please fill out this form to register to attend any of this year's Autumn Online Workshop faculty readings. All readings are at 3 PM PT. Readings will be held on Zoom in a webinar format (meaning y...

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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · 7d

I'm one of the @tinhouse.bsky.social faculty doing a reading in the coming days and you can attend online for free! I'm reading this Saturday, Oct. 4 at 3pm PST (6pm EST), sharing from my latest WAKE THE WILD CREATURES. I'd love to see some friendly faces there! All readings are open to the public!

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Sara Ryan @ryansara.bsky.social · 20d

I'm making a newsletter with my friends @exrpan.bsky.social, @novarensuma.bsky.social, @anicarissi.bsky.social & Anna-Marie McLemore! It's called The Eavesdrop. It's free, quarterly, on Ghost. Our first issue comes out on the autumn equinox, and you can subscribe here: thisistheeavesdrop.com

Welcome to The Eavesdrop

A quarterly conversation in your inbox with authors Anna-Marie McLemore, Emily X.R. Pan, Anica Mrose Rissi, Sara Ryan, and Nova Ren Suma

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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · 21d

Ever wanted to eavesdrop on a conversation with five writers? @anicarissi.bsky.social @ryansara.bsky.social @exrpan.bsky.social, Anna-Marie McLemore, & I are launching a new newsletter so you can do just that! Subscribe to get our first issue on Monday! www.thisistheeavesdrop.com/about/

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Anica Mrose Rissi @anicarissi.bsky.social · 22d

I've been making something fun with friends, and our first issue drops on September 22. If you're interested in craft, process, and the creative life, I hope you'll subscribe! (It's free.) Find us at thisistheeavesdrop.com. Here's the pitch: 🧵

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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · Aug 20

This talk is full of craft inspiration and a little collection of character exercises we'll touch on and you can explore and expand later...

Register here to join me live or access the recording after:

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Compelling Characters in YA and Coming-of-Age Fiction with Nova Ren Suma – Writing Barn

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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · Aug 20

LAST CHANCE! I have a webinar on Friday with @thewritingbarn.bsky.social. Join me for a deep dive into character-driven coming-of-age stories! Friday, Aug. 22 at 11am Central / 12pm Eastern... But if you can't make it live, you'll still get the recording! Just $35!

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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · Aug 19

The class filled up—but you can still join the waitlist! (I've been told there may be some shuffling around at the start of the quarter and they keep the waitlist because spots can open.)

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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · Aug 1

I have a Craft Webinar with The Writing Barn coming up on August 22! This is webinar features my own personal tips, tricks, and creative exercises to develop and deepen the young characters in your novels. If you can’t attend live, not to worry—you can still register to watch a replay.

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Creating Compelling Characters in YA Novels with NYT Best-Selling Author Nova Ren Suma
A Writing Barn Craft Webinar

Friday, August 22, 2025
11:00am - 12:30pm CT
Price: $35
Replays available

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Megan Piontkowski illustration @meganpiont.bsky.social · Aug 18

"How to Report ICE" zine editions now available for free printable download:

NYC
Philly
Durham, NC
Pittsburgh, PA
All of Massachusetts
Northern California from Humboldt to Monterey Counties!

More to come! Please share widely.

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hand holding a small black and white zine with a hand lettered cover that reads "How to report ICE and keep our neighbors safe" Sacramento Edition.

Hand holding open zine. Page reads S Size of group, A Actions/activity, L Location, U Uniforms, T Time/Date, E Equipment/weapons

Black and white ink and watercolor illustration of an eye looking down on a melting ice cube.

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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · Aug 18

🔮 Registration is now open for my 10-week online Speculative Novel Workshop with Stanford Continuing Studies! There are only a handful of spots left so sign up today if you want to join me: continuingstudies.stanford.edu/courses/crea...

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Speculative Novel Workshop: The Unreal, the Surreal, the Fantastic

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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · Aug 14

(And saying such kind things!)

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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thank you so much for sharing this! 💜

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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · Aug 14

If you want to stay connected with me, you could subscribe (for free) to my newsletter: newsletter.novaren.com#/portal

The Words Around Us | Nova Ren Suma

Official newsletter of author Nova Ren Suma

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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · Aug 14

I wrote about how I only ever want to read novels written by humans even after our corporate overlords shove AI down our throats and destroy our communities and livelihoods and abandon us to what's left of our planet. Plus I mention a book I recently loved. newsletter.novaren.com/a-novel-only...

A Novel Only a Human Could Write

I only want to read novels written by human beings. Here's one that thrilled me.

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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · Aug 13

I really love Ghost. I came from using Wordpress before this, and Ghost is so elegant and user-friendly and so much better imo. The tech support is incredibly fast and personable too. My site uses the Casper template that is free with a Ghost Pro subscription.

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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · Aug 13

Yes! You have a site and then you can send newsletter posts from that. Here's what I made: newsletter.novaren.com

The Words Around Us | Nova Ren Suma

Official newsletter of author Nova Ren Suma

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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · Aug 13

Registration opens Monday at 8:30am! This asynchronous online course includes feedback on your novel pages from me + your workshop cohort, a private Zoom conference with me, and weekly optional Zooms for discussion (recorded if you miss them). Join me! continuingstudies.stanford.edu/courses/crea...

Speculative Novel Workshop: The Unreal, the Surreal, the Fantastic

With fantasy and dystopian novels topping the bestseller charts, readers are turning to the unreal not just for entertainment, but to grapple—indirectly and imaginatively—with the deepest questions of...

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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · Aug 13

There were three options that I, as the instructor, could choose for my syllabus in regard to genAI usage in my class. And I just want it clear that my choice was this:

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The use of generative AI tools is not permitted in this class. Any use of AI tools for work in this class may be considered academic dishonesty, and thus a violation of the student Code of Conduct.

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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · Aug 13

My preliminary syllabus is online so you can see what I've dreamed up for this class and get a sense of the schedule! I'm happy to answer any questions!

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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · Aug 13

I do! Happy to answer questions!

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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · Aug 13

I’m teaching a new 10-week online course with Stanford Continuing Studies this fall. It’s called Speculative Novel Workshop: The Unreal, the Surreal, the Fantastic, and registration opens Monday, Sept. 18 at 8:30am Pacific!

continuingstudies.stanford.edu/courses/crea...

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Stanford Continuing Studies
Speculative Novel Workshop:
The Unreal, the Surreal, the Fantastic

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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · Aug 1

I'll be sharing prompts and ways of looking at character that I used when writing my new novel WAKE THE WILD CREATURES, for writers of all genres looking to create dynamic, layered characters in your coming-of-age stories. See you there maybe? Register here: thewritingbarn.com/class/compel...

Compelling Characters in YA and Coming-of-Age Fiction with Nova Ren Suma – Writing Barn

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Michelle Hoover @michellehooverauth.bsky.social · Jul 27

How does a writer change lanes after such a successful career? Listen to my discussion with the exceptional @novarensuma.bsky.social about how she discovered what truly matters in her writing life. #writingcommunity #authorshelpingauthors #writingadvice 7amnovelist.substack.com/p/nova-ren-s...

Nova Ren Suma: Breaking Expectations to Recover Her Writing Dreams

Her latest, WAKE THE WILD CREATURES, is out now

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Nova Ren Suma @novarensuma.bsky.social · Aug 1

Thank you!!

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