@caitlindmcgill
Writing a memoir. Notable BAE '16, '21, '22. Longlisted: '24 First Pages Prize. Winner '20 IndianaReview NF Prize. Essays: HungerMountain, @vox.com, @mcsweeneys, Blackbird. Views my own. caitlinmcgill.com. Believes in kindness. Takes social media breaks.
RESIDENCY OPPORTUNITY! I'm thrilled to serve as final judge for The Radiant Collective Fellowships, at Prospect Street Writers House in Bennington VT, which brings 6 writers to PSWH July 8 - 15 for a fully-funded residency! Open to all within a (rough) 50-mile radius. More here: tinyurl.com/2v87raut
Join us as we shout out the Finalists of the 2025 Literary Awards Program pt 2: Sandy Nietling, Anna Dickson James, Jennifer Love, @cdiacono.bsky.social, @ellenbirkettmorris.bsky.social, Joseph O’Donnell, Amanda Holmes, Jeanne Gassman, Joe Oestreich, & Scott Lane! buff.ly/W9BV5sP
I wrote about the fear of failure, and the worry that I won't do anything with all of my ideas: free to read here! #amwriting #artists #memoir #fiction #writingcommunity caitlindmcgill.substack.com/p/what-is-ha...
A new essay, some fiction, & an old letter.
What have you been working on?
No Kings Day 6/14 Richmond. Unlike other “leaders” worried about getting their “hair” wet, in DC, 50501 Virginia will be loudly saying No Kings,
-rain or shine-
Be a part of history tomorrow.
It’s a first amendment right.
@indivisibleva.bsky.social @acluva.bsky.social @henricodems.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who has submitted to our annual literary contest this year! You make our community so wonderful. We can't wait to see what you have in store for us with your stories. Thank you all again for being a part of this with us!
Also sharing this piece from last year, which I read at @awpwriter.bsky.social and hold up here for my #sober & sober curious friends: "Through the Threads," a flash #essay up at Hunger Mountain Review.
@vcfa.bsky.social
Briefly stepping out of my social media break to offer this to anyone who needs it—"Creating Differently, & Writing Slumps"
#writingcommunity
An incredibly important, moving essay by my friend Alysia Abbott. Please read and share. @mizabbott.bsky.social
TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT!
Did you hear? @samuelashworth.bsky.social will be in-conversation with Mary Kay Zuravleff to discuss Samuel's debut novel, THE DEATH AND LIFE OF AUGUST SWEENEY, TONIGHT at 5pm EDT at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social!
RSVP for FREE: buff.ly/kAoWoje
@susanschulman.bsky.social
yeah fuck it we ball
Call for Work: Autistic Protest Poetry
This call for work seeks poetry by autistic writers that is socially-engaged, politically-charged, and geared toward raising our voices together against oppression and erasure.
Deadline: July 1st
More details: medium.com/anomalyblog/...
Writer-teachers! Deadline for this 2-year position is April 29th! Please share!! :)
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In the 90s, Toni Morrison found out that one of her books had been banned in a men’s prison because they were afraid it would incite a riot. And she was absolutely delighted. In an interview she smiled and said “how powerful is that?” I want to write books that incite riots and tear down prisons.
Today's the day, AWP friends. We're going to have a blast. Come laugh with us.
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Friday, March 28th, from 12:10-1:25pm PST. Location: Room 518, Level Two, Los Angeles Convention Center Perspective & Perseverance in Writing Sobriety: Hemingway Is Not the Only Way
Today at 12:10pm! So pumped to talk about freedom and joy in writing sobriety! #awp25 #sobriety @natalielima09.bsky.social @paulhaney.bsky.social @kerryjamesevans.bsky.social
Such a killer new piece by Kat Gonso!
And like the victims sent to Guantanamo and El Salvador, these grabs are made to strike terror in the broader population, to intimidate people out of exercising their rights and freedoms.
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Please join us Friday AWP!! :) Can't wait to hear from the audience <3
"Perspective & Perseverance in Writing Sobriety: Hemingway Is Not the Only Way"
12:10pm-1:25pm, Room 518, Level Two #awp25
@paulhaney.bsky.social @natalielima09.bsky.social @kerryjamesevans.bsky.social @awpwriter.bsky.social
A reminder that if you’re using AI to write your novel or memoir or whatever it is you’re trying to develop, you’re absolutely doing it wrong and missing the point entirely of what it means to make art and tend to and honor your creative self.
The memoir is finally down to 88k thanks to my INCREDIBLE readers and friends (thank you!!!!), and thanks to so many years of rewriting and cutting and rewriting and cutting and rewriting. 🥹 #memoir
If you are upset about what's going on but aren't sure what to do: start by calling your reps. This app 👇 makes it easy.
Standing up to authority is a muscle. If you haven't had to exercise it before, this is a great first step. I promise DOING one thing will make you feel better & more capable.
Bless the protestors standing outside on busy Broad Street yesterday in the Richmond suburbs.
My first review in The New York Times!! And it’s amazing!!! So so grateful!!!
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Person smiling and standing outside holding book. Bare trees and black cat in background.
Book jacket with summary of book. See link to book purchase.
Cover of book.
HUGE congrats to @laurenfsharma.bsky.social for her gripping, important novel, CASUALTIES OF TRUTH. I did not want to put it down, did not want it to end. I’m still thinking about Prudence. The writing and the story—just incredible. Get your copy friends!!! bookshop.org/p/books/casu...
My partner and I were up late last night discussing the bleak present and future, and I'm just so tired. But I'm going to keep telling stories and help others do the same. We have to. Also, we have to take breaks.
Loyola is looking for a CNF lecturer, non-tenure track. www.careers.luc.edu/postings/317...
Am I writing or am I searching for interactive cat toys as my indoor/outdoor cat cries and I try to tell her what's been happening to the birds?