Ahead of the #PENLitAwards, we asked some of the night's finalists to describe their books in 3 words. Some understood the assignment. Others not so much. But thanks to all for playing! #writers #writing #books

"The truths embedded in fiction are much harder for powerful institutions to dispute," said Oscar-nominated film producer Jason Blum, founder/CEO of Blumhouse, accepting the 2026 Business Visionary Award at the PEN America Literary Gala. See his full speech at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOLN...

At the 2026 AWP Conference & Bookfair, PEN America asked writers to tell us the best or worst piece of writing advice they’ve ever received. Here’s what they said. #writers #writing #writingadvice

At the #PENLitAwards, we asked Tony award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang, one of the night's star presenters, for his perspective on writing in the age of generative AI. He spoke up for the irreplaceable value of the "human lens." Share your thoughts in the comments. #AI #writers #writing

Dr. Pria Anand won this year's PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award for "The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains." The judges' citation said: "This is science writing at its best: wisdom, insight, and clarity that does not sacrifice poetry or beauty.”

140+ authors, 45 countries, 1 unforgettable festival. Get your tickets at worldvoices.pen.org #PENWorldVoices

"We've got ghost stories, dark academia, queerness, family drama, dystopia, and more." Erica, our Digital Production Manager, explains why #PENWorldVoices is a literary festival you won't want to miss. Join us April 29 – May 2, 2026 in New York and Los Angeles. Full details: worldvoices.pen.org

“Feel.” “Write.” “Everything.” At the #PENLitAwards, we asked writers what they can do that AI can’t. This is what they told us. Read more of our favorite answers at: https://pen.org/what-can-writers-do-that-ai-cant/

We asked writers at the #PENWorldVoices Festival to share some of their most unhinged writing habits and, among other things, found at why some houses are cleaner than others. Also, do not try all of this advice at home. #writers #writing #booksky

How has technology changed the way you express yourself? From greater opportunities, to lower attention spans, to advances in AI communication, give us your thoughts on Pen.org/America-Speaks #AmericaSpeaks These quotes reflect the views of the speakers and not necessarily those of PEN America.

400 crores flyover in Madhya Pradesh collapsed in 4 years… This is the face of corruption under BJP govt to whom you voted for honesty.But this is what they gave you.👇

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Another Russian economic ̶c̶o̶v̶e̶r̶u̶p̶ ̶ miracle! Putin demanded that income inequality be reduced, and Rosstat then ̶p̶u̶l̶l̶e̶d̶ ̶n̶u̶m̶b̶e̶r̶s̶ ̶o̶u̶t̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶i̶r̶ ̶a̶s̶s̶ ̶ discovered that it had improved! Kremlin motto: If you don't like the numbers, change them.

Leitão Amaro no seu melhor (video @walterdomingos.bsky.social )

Hopefully this is not just wishful thinking on my part.

Can't really argue with this 😉

Now streaming the development of my Colony Sim + RPG game! ⚒️🤖⚔️ Finally decided on new colors, and I want to put them to the test! Let's see if they're better! Will also try to improve the UI if I have the time! Come join me! www.twitch.tv/sorcerystory #gamedev #indiedev #godotengine

A call of morality and peace by the Pope, a revered leader across the world. AMERICA FIRST, no foreign conflicts...are broken promises by a man who can not lead, whose only interest is the personal gain of himself and other billionaires. Connect, Act, Win with VB for a blue wave this November!

Every night, you dream. But what if those dreams are no longer your own?The Algorithmic DreamFollow @quietcipher for more content🔗 Link in bio for more | quietcipher.comFollow for more futuristic content#futuristic #scifi #technology #future #quietcipher #cyberpunk #ai #dystopia

With $GLD breaking records, investors are turning their eyes to Surface Metals Inc. ($SURMF | CSE: $SUR) — the little-known Nevada explorer sitting on both gold and lithium assets. “Goldman Sachs Proclaims: Record-High Gold Could Soar to $5,000” INVESTORS READ NOW 👉 https://bit.ly/FNN-SURMF-SUR

Well, ISRA’HELL ‘made’ America start the war, but they both claim that they didn't start it 🤣😂🤣🤣🤣. Iran’s answer, “You want the oil, pay the toll”. 🚢💰 #IranWar #IllegalWar #StraitsOfHormuz

#LivingstonMT and #GardinerMT #NoKings #NoKings3 #Montana #MTPol

The Cabinet of Curiosities... a captivating enclave that holds a mesmerizing array of rare and extraordinary artifacts from across time and space. It serves as a testament to human curiosity, blending art and science, myth and reality. Within its embrace, the boundaries of reality blur, inviting ...

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The people are rising

Burnley 2-2 Aston Villa 🤯 Shocking No Call 🔍 Obvious Penalty 🤔 Where Is VAR? #AVFC

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Today we honor Martin Luther King Jr. on the King Holiday. He spoke about healthcare, labor, and dignity long before we had the language for health equity. This is a reminder that health has always been shaped by systems, not just individual choices.

Imagine getting a letter saying that you, the recipient and reader of the letter, are dead

4/1/26 Trump causes an energy crisis by attacking Iran and he is leaving his mess for Europe to clean up. #news #politics #currentevents

THEM - “What was scary when you were a kid?” ME - “My friend, EVERYTHING was scary when I was a kid.”

Something everyone can get behind

I'm proud that my solo-developed indie game, the game engine, and I are all made in the EU. 🇪🇺 Wishlist now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3058710/JumpMap/ #madeineu #madeineurope

Friday's Fake Baseball broadcast was absolutely bonkers. It had literally everything, including a walk off bunt with the bases loaded??? Cannot wait to see what Fake Baseball has in store for us today as we begin Week 6. Live now! - twitch.tv/bryonato

Time To Shine at Bloomingdale’s #SLS #TeamSuperior #SuperiorLuxuryStyle

Climate change is making insurance more expensive and harder to get. Is that affecting where people choose to live? Take a listen as we explore on our podcast Changing Climate, Changing Migration

Post Apocalyptic Warlord Potential Fit check Are we ready for immediate deployment? It’s time to check our gear. mattysparadigm.com/2026/03/07/post-apocalyptic-warlord-potential-pawp/

@fishengal.bsky.social @siciliansapien1.bsky.social @sophiemom.bsky.social @molly-bee.bsky.social WELL, IT'S "WAKE UP (IT'S 1984)" SATURDAY ACROSS TRUMPFUCKISTAN AMERICA #NoKings #NoDictators #NoPedoPresidents #2026Bitches #ProtestThePresident #TrumpEpsteinPedoCoverUp

Everything You Know About Disability is Wrong is back! Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum star, Dani Bowman! Dani and the hosts talk about relationships built on honesty, understanding, and mutual respect. Tune in for the full episode: https://bit.ly/4lYxRIc

The road’s been long, the bullets spent, but Undead West still rides strong. 💀 Spooky season’s here, partner. Time to return to the darkness, claim your revenge, and stare down the Man in Red. 🎃🤠 #indiegame #retrogaming #roguelike

I was also frightened by this performance

Good Beautiful Friday to my Wonderful 1,092 #Followers. My goodness I do enjoy that of the people that do #Followme there are so many different types of people. Some enjoy the AI Learning Journey & Information, & others like the Creations & Entertainment of the #AIVideos. That's SO Cool! Thank You.🥰

WEEK 6 🏦 Your Bank Account Is Not a System If rent money and grocery money live together, your CPA already knows. Separate accounts = cleaner books + more deductions. #KnowYourNumbers #LandlordTips #Baselane @vonglifestyle.bsky.social

Thanks eb my friend. I already started my music washed up said goodnight to the kid's, but Damn I miss pharaoh so much he would be cuddling with me tonight an when I get home tomorrow, after all this I'm going to animal League get a couple of rescues,puppy & kitten,😍 good night eb ❤️

We can’t let our president threaten to wipe out an entire civilization. Invoke the 25th Amendment now.

I ran the lab tests so you don’t have to guess. Even after hours, milk never reaches 100% infusion—cannabinoids stay behind. That’s why my cookbook has full graphs for milk, butter, oil & alcohol so you know exactly where potency goes. 📚 amzn.to/4n0fCBw

Just wanted to post a quick update to my passion project #QuestOfRaziya, I'm adding people! There's Dagmara DJing. a buncha nameless NPCs dancing and Evanora standing there. She will have functions when I get around to it #gamedev #indiedev #retrodev #Armory3D #b3d #blender3d #prerenderd3D #lowpoly

Meet our 2026 Altavoz Lab Fellow Luis León, from Louisville, KY. reporting for La Esquina Kentucky. Luis is a journalist exploring Latino communities & migration. 🎥 Watch his intro video. Luis is mentored by José Luis Castillos, founder of @laesquinatx.bsky.social, & alumni of Altavoz Lab.

Me posting up throughout #China♥️ #Chinatrip #GoodTimes #Vibing

A more urban take on #HarryPotter would be welcomed.

Mike Vrabel all smiles at #Patriots rookie minicamp

🔥 Ambush in the occupied Donetsk region, blocking the road.

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Happy Tuesday Kitties, Schitler has bigly lost the iranian war and now more lives have been lost, Putin has his ass handed to him by the powerful Ukrainian military, Todd "ygor" Blanche and "little" Marco Rubio will receive a new assholes courtesy of congress later today. News and Coffee time! -RK

As MAGA, I can honestly say I LOVE Dems. I hate their current policies and what they desire for America, but I don't hate them or wish ill on them. I miss the Dems as they used to be. I didn't leave them, they left me. It's why I support Trump. He wants what Dems USED to want when I was young.

House Republicans need to be on the record. Trump’s illegal war of choice with Iran is jacking up prices, making the world less safe, and making Americans' lives more difficult. Joined @alivitali.bsky.social on MS NOW to discuss why Congress deferring to Donald Trump is a deadly decision.

A woman visiting Thailand tried to make friends with a praying mantis, but the insect had a different idea.

Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen FINALIZADO! 10/10 É um anime de comédia e ação com uma família de uma linhagem de espiões super humanos, foi um bem interessante e divertido de acompanhá-lo e recomendo bastante! todo o elenco é bastante carismático.

Trump’s version of loyalty is one way, as I famously learned, just like so many others have—indeed, like the nation has. But loyalty to Trump means the willingness to do things you know to be wrong and that are harming others open.substack.com/pub/charles4...