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

For its intrepid efforts to lead a grassroots fight against censorship, PEN America honored the all‑volunteer Rutherford County Library Alliance with the PEN/Benenson Courage Award at the 2026 #PENGala. Keri Lambert and Tatiana Silvas accepted the award on RCLA's behalf. pen.org/rutherford-c...

How does the work of writing actually get done? We asked some of the highly accomplished writers at the #PENWorldVoices Festival to share their personalized writing habits, setups and rituals. Leave a comment if you have a writing tip or trick you want to share.

“Writing is glamorous. Reading is glamorous. Freedom of speech is glamorous," said B.J. Novak in his welcome speech at the 2026 #PENGala, using the examples of Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski, Kaia Gerber, Dua Lipa, Emma Roberts, Laufey, Harry Styles, and Ann Patchett to explain why.

What do you think of the evolution of free speech in America? A lot has changed in 250 years. Let’s talk about it. Tell us what you think at Pen.org/America-Speaks. These quotes reflect the views of the speakers and not necessarily those of PEN America. #AmericaSpeaks #FreedomOfSpeech

"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...

We caught up with 2026 PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature winner Edwidge Danticat on the red carpet at the #PENLitAwards and later spoke to her about her achievement, the courage required to be a writer now, and her hopes for the future of free speech in the U.S. (1/2)

When writers are jailed for their words, all of us are deprived of the right to think critically and creatively about the world. Last year, the count of writers jailed reached a new high across a record number of countries. Learn more in our #FreedomToWrite Index: pen.org/report/freed...

What book festival would be complete without dozens of authors? And those authors have written some marvelous books! Get a head start before joining us at the World Voices Festival and check out some of these great titles https://bookshop.org/lists/world-voices-festival-2026 #PENWorldVoices

What's Emmy Rossum reading? A multitude of things. But the #PENLitAwards presenter gives a special shoutout to Hannah Pittard's inventive 2023 memoir We Are Too Many. #reading #books #amreading

🎭 JUST DROPPED: My full conversation with Greg Nobile, CEO of Seaview Productions. We talk about building Seaview Productions, the company behind Goodnight and Good Luck with George Clooney, the Tony Award–winning Stereophonic, and more. Watch on @yahoofinance.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

Useless. That Honda Fit skippin’ right on by on the other hand, not too shabby. #Pinks #ProudBlue 🤣😆😂 💀

Atomic Heart: Blood on Crystal - Blood on Crystal concludes Atomic Heart’s first part, paving the way for the future stories of Atomic Heart 2! Trailer: https://keymailer.co/AtomicHeartTrailer Creator: https://keymailer.co/AtomicHeart Press: https://game.press/AtomicHeart #mundfish #AtomicHeart

I joking said one day that I couldn't decide if the snake was an enemy or not, and that maybe I'll start him as an enemy and then make him your friend after you beat him... Well I just though of a good way to bridge the gap to the final rooms 🤣 #indiedev #gamedev #indiegames

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month through music and storytelling 🎻✨ Executive Board Member Jane Kim of KGTV 10News performs a moving violin rendition of the Aegukga, South Korea’s national anthem—honoring resilience, heritage, and pride. #AAPIHeritageMonth #CelebrateCulture #KoreanAmerican #ACMA

Nothing to see here, just Russian drone that got stuck in trees while trying to attack Kyiv. Casual Tuesday in Ukraine

Just days into a tenuous ceasefire, it remains clear that the President has not properly assessed this enemy.

Huge thanks to Colehill Cricket, Horn Inn, Wimborne and Andy Coleman, CEO of Dorset Cricket, for their incredible fundraising event yesterday! Thank you for making a difference! 💙 #DorsetMind #ThankYou #MentalHealthMatters #SupportLocal @mind.org.uk @drandymayers.bsky.social

Greetings from beautiful Wrigley Field, where Shota Imanaga starts game two of the Cubs three-game set with Atlanta. Sunny and 76. Wind blowing in from right. 670 The Score broadcast time is 6:05 pm CT. Join us!! The focus is always on what happens here on this field.

Happy #Svengoolie Eve to you too Christopher!

May 21, 1992: Johnny Carson welcomed Bette Midler as his final guest on "The Tonight Show."

Well, well…the UK is finally getting fed up by the takeover. It’s probably too late for them, but, for sure, Canada and Australia are easily next.

GOP Sen. Thom Tillis calls the new Trump/DOJ $1.776 Bn slush fund "stupid on stilts." "These people assaulted police officers, admitted their guilt, were convicted. Now we're going to pay them for that?!?!" He calls it what it is: "tyranny,” and corruption on steroids!

🚨 April 1st: Russia bans #Telegram! With internet shutdowns and now their own army’s main messenger blocked, Putin is desperately trying to hide reality. But millions are waking up, protesting, and ready to defend their right to information. Something big is brewing - #russiaiscollapsing

@fishengal.bsky.social @siciliansapien1.bsky.social @sophiemom.bsky.social @molly-bee.bsky.social @norariversbskysoc.bsky.social WELL, IT'S "LOCK HIM UP" TUESDAY ACROSS TRUMPFUCKISTAN AMERICA #NoKings #NoDictators #NoPedoPresidents #2026Bitches #ProtestThePresident #TrumpEpsteinPedoCoverUp

Good Friday!! Our KRAKEN truck is $82 from reaching 60%!! We can easily achieve this today! Goal: 500 000 ₴ (~11746$) Progress: 296 396₴(~6704$) PayPal: PayPal.me/loislanefella ( in comments “1336” please) send.monobank.ua/jar/5vHPeJR5hB #NAFOarticle3 #DonateToUkraine #FNDRUA #FridayFriday

BTW 🍃Did you know #trees (canopy shyness) #phenomenon is a respect among trees avoid touching each other creating memorizing #mosaic #patterns possibly to prompt growth in a direction to the rest, of limbs not to be shaded out. #science #nature

Oil Tasters "My Girlfriend's Ghost" 1981 youtu.be/08pCqQzDp0Q?... (you could easily adapt a scarier movie than Obsession from this song)

Retro action platformer Freefall '95 delivers fast-paced gameplay, pixel art visuals, and classic 90s arcade vibes Demo available now on Steam 🕹️⚡👇 #indiegame #indiedev

As potential limits on children’s social media access make headlines, Professor David Ellis from the University of Bath School of Management shares insights on how smartphones and social media are impacting mental health.

Fadel gets his ass kicked in Invincible VS DAY 1. 💀 #invincible #gaming

Smart Action Over Hard Work: The Science of Effortless Success Are you exhausted from "hard work" that doesn't seem to yield results? In this eye-opening session, THE SPH reveals the radical truth about productivity and success.

Non-protip for non-existent chat: You can forgo battling Bulborbs by luring them over an edge (remember to keep your Pikmin squad far away so the borbs don't inadvertently start chasing them) #Pikmin2 #RedBulborb #OculusKageyamiiRussus #FieryBulblax #OculusVolcanus

The USS Gerald R. Ford is home at last.

Hundreds of regional and symbolic patterns adorn the traditional Ukrainian embroidered garment: the vyshyvanka. Throughout various years of Soviet occupation, the vyshyvanka was banned and labelled ‘nationalist.’ United 24 Media / Instagram

The video that'll make EVERYONE feel old. I apologise in advance 😜🐾💜 with @kalikhusky.bsky.social twitch.tv/dexterdownunde… twitch.tv/kalik_husky/

RP• @malyndahale This is why women say the bear. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

Sony reports losses on Marathon

This is one of my favorite drinks ever, and I dare you... no... DOUBLE DARE YOU to go try it out. It is a natural energy drink, so if you can't have any kind of energy don't risk it, but for the energy people who want a more natural version of energy, here you go! #YerbaMate #NaturalEnergy

"Since last night, first responders and all necessary services have been working wherever needed. Everyone wounded in the strike will receive assistance. This is our duty, and the state will fulfill it. I am grateful to each and every person working on the […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

The players have Don the business on the pitch this weekend - now it’s your chance to show what YOU can do. Line up alongside Dons heroes in the WAWF Cup fundraising match on May 31 at Cherry Red Records Stadium - secure your spot from just £50! 💙💛 See wearewimbledonfund.com

🌑 ☀️ After hearing how astounded the Artemis II crew was by the total solar eclipse they experienced near the moon last night, we can finally get a hint of what they saw. Read more: www.scientificamerican.com/article/nasa...

Episode 15 is out! Dear AI, Please Do My Thinking (but not all of it) With @annetrager.com & @fabriceneuman.fr The impact of hyper-personalized AI: Will it make us softer or allow us to focus on what truly matters? humanpulsepodcast.com/dear_ai_plea... #AI #Leadership #Resilience #PersonalGrowth

After a layoff shook Kavitha Cardoza, she built her own unique niche covering children, poverty, and education, telling stories with curiosity and follow through. Hear more about her journey on the Freelance Journalism Podcast. youtu.be/hhsp-dhJTlw

A Swedish #gospel choir pays a visit to a Chicago Baptist church and this happened. 😀😀 The band was 🔥. The congregation reaction is hilarious. I think they’ve been watching Cogic videos on YouTube. #Easter #music

Yesterday, our CEO, Derek Mitchell, spent time at the Shetland Islands CAB, listening to staff and advisers about the challenges facing the local community. Listen to a snippet from his interview with BBC Radio Shetland 👇

✨ Coming soon to Sukany4 – The Podcast...Thursday 21st May 2026 What does rebuilding actually look like? My next guest is Nadia Enver, Financial Planner at St. James's Place and incredibly grounded, honest, funny, kind and warm people I've walked with. We walked around Sizergh Castle. Tuning in?

+20$ 💙 +50$ 💛 💰 $2'276 (26%) collected so far! 😍 Thank you, dear all! 💓 📡 $1'649 To Go for funding long-term surveillance system that will boost our unmanned forces' reconnaissance capabilities up to 30km deep ✌️

Bravo jumps FROM THE SKIES!!! #AAANocheDeLosGrandes

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You’re not old. You’ve just reached the “captions are superior technology” phase of life.

Cant stop stopping - Casiomtb (5). Track 2 from 5th casiomtb album: 200m: Ambient Music in a 9v World Volume 1. Recorded live with casiotonemt46 > Halogen #Microcosm. Slightly connected to a book i wrote called Forgotness about a flooded world #casiotone #electronicmusic #darkambient #climate

As you can tell absolutely no bias whatsoever. But like I can’t help I love drawing my sona 😔 anyone else? #oc #sona #digitalart #illustration #characterart #procreate #art

Did you know there’s a Liberal MP who supported the convoy, spread misinformation about vaccines and more? Well, Carney seems to trust Marilyn Gladu to betray many of the things she previously claimed to believe — but do Canadians? Well, I got some clips together. Here’s Marilyn, in her own words:

Strong Teaira McCowan screen to free up Courtney Williams for a middy.

This compilation brings together courtship displays from male peacock spiders filmed over the years ☺️ 📹: Michael Lun 👏👏👏👏😎💙😎

Mercedes?? #AEWDynamite

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Hello June! Let’s make this a season of glow, gratitude, and good energy.

Nilperi Şahinkaya, köpeği Pablo'ya görünmezlik şakası yapmak isterken, Minik Pablo da ona bir şaka yapıyor. #NilperiŞahinkaya #ÖzkanYalım #TheBlackEagleRises #Galatasaraylıyım #VergiSGKYapılandırma #THM