Romantasy or dark academia? Hardcover or paperback? Library or bookstore? PEN America was on the scene and asking some hard-hitting questions at the Indie Lit Fair during #PENWorldVoices.

At the #PENLitAwards, we took the chance to ask some of the best writers around to share (if they would) their best (and their worst) writing advice. Here's what we heard. #writing #writers #writingadvice

AI hasn't replaced us yet, says B. J. Novak. "Real life, real things, real ideas are on their way back. And books are at the forefront of that," said the host of the 2026 #PENGala, who brought some real-world statistics to back that up. #books #reading #bookstores

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.

We recently sat down with DJ Johnson, proprietor of Baldwin & Co,, a black-owned independent bookstore in New Orleans to hear how he uses the power of books to inspire social justice. Learn more about Baldwin & Co. at: www.baldwinandcobooks.com #NationalBlackBookstoreDay

"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

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

“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/

PEN America mourns the death of Marjane Satrapi, the French-Iranian author, illustrator, director and activist best known for her graphic novel series and film Persepolis. In 2005, Satrapi joined us for a talk with Art Spiegelman on the art of comics and narrating lives: pen.org/conversation...

What "unhinged writing habit" did Ann Patchett learn from Susan Orlean? Here's what the bestselling author told us at the 2026 #PENGala, where she was honored with the PEN/Audible Literary Service Award. Can your unhinged writing habit compete? Tell us in the comments. #writing #writinghabits

⭕Les colons #Israéliens coloniaux ont incendié les terres agricoles #Palestiniennes dans les plaines du village #-Mughayyir. #PALESTINE-ONLINE

Sending Brandee Evans tight hugs. I can't imagine caregiving responsibilities while navigating this lame industry and making sure you're not neglecting yourself as well. My parents might need care sooner than later and it's always on my mind what that will look like with me being overseas.

BTS wearing clothes from a mexican creator : Campillo (Creator's IG story)

Indiana Fever: KK Got UP For This Putback 🤯 #CC22 #CaitlinClark #MakaylaTimpson #FeverRising #NowYouKnow #FromAnywhere #IndianaFever #WNBA

The West Wing S03E13 - Night Five Clip number 0051 #TheWestWing

'Orekhnik' missile on the city of Bila Tserkva in the Kyiv region of Ukraine

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With John McGinn's closer, Aston Villa have punched their ticket into next season's Champions League! 👏

Day 80 Post #TotalKneeReplacement Surgery Thoughts from the Chocolate Dome…

A woman has been detained for questioning after three children, one an infant, were found dead Friday morning in a burned car on San Antonio's West Side, according to SAPD. bit.ly/4tGMfai

A fire in a shopping center near Iran’s capital killed several people and injured dozens, state TV said Wednesday. The fire started Tuesday. It was not clear what caused the blaze.

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Doug Ford once said “the party with the taxpayer’s money is over.” Today I asked why his Minister was partying with lobbyists whose clients got millions from Ontario’s $2.5B Skills Development Fund. Ontarians deserve answers. #onpoli

Demonstrant "Nederland wordt helemaal omvolkt, dat woord mag je niet gebruiken." Markuszower: "Van mij wel hoor, we worden omgevolkt, dat is gewoon zo." #AIVD ziet de complottheorie als kenmerk van rechts-extremisme. De term is ook verbonden aan nazi-Duitsland en antisemitisme.

I liked how because of Midori's height, he always lands on his feet. But because of his inexperience, it always seems entirely incidental. His feet just happened to be near the ground.

📺 [ #GaMeTiMe ] SPIDA BEATS THE 1ST QTR BUZZER 🕷️🚨 https://cdn.nostrcheck.me/f1771d235f21de3588aac1887098f8a73f98169a537f6f6c25553adda05ed74c.mp4 #PREDYX 🌐 #Sports

Nutter Butter has decided it's time to wrestle! 🐈 Honey Graham is less sure 😆 #cats #catsofbluesky #thedessertcrew #twitch #youtube #twitchclips #video #orangecats

🚀 Exciting times ahead! Our articulated robot motor is currently under test, and we can't wait to share the results with you. Stay tuned for updates on this game-changing technology! 🤖✨ #Robotics #Innovation #TechTest #EngineeringExcellence

🌴Good Evening Passed Aways🌴 It's the start of my work weekend and it has been a rollercoaster today! BUT! It hasn't been bad. Honestly? It was more manageable than I am accustomed to. But I am going to try and find purchase in some personal luxuries. Maybe play a game or get in a VC with friends 💀🧡

Mélanie Joly: "We're a stable country, we're able to respect our word and when we look investors in the eyes and we shake hands, we will follow the deal."

A lot has happened since 2014. If Scotland elects a pro-independence majority, that's a democratic mandate to pursue independence.

4/7/26 JD Vance goes to Hungary to support a dictator for Trump. #news #politics #currentevents

Shipwrecks spawn during your run, which lets you upgrade your ship. One of the upgrades is augmenting your cannonballs with chain lightning! #gamedev #indiedev

Congratulations to all #theacademy nominees . . . Special shoutout to @sinnersmovie.bsky.social . . . 16 nominations❤️🔥#ourstoriesmatter #sinners #oscars

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🗺️ Biome Collecting 🗺️ 🏖️ Dazzle Beach 🐚 🔗 STREAMS & SOCIALS 🌐 linktr.ee/lamecast #disneydreamlightvalley #dreamlightvalley #cozygaming #gamergirl #disneydreamlight #smallstreamer #cozygamingcommunity #cozygame #cozystream #disneyprincess #disney

Ep273 is out! Just a short episode reviewing the Cheltenham game and ruminating on the run-in. Full plug to follow later, but listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or watch via our YouTube page! #ctfc ♦️ #ncafc 🧡🖤

SMDH! ...

It's not enough to remember the darker chapters of our past, we have to realize the darker chapters of our present. This moment in history is bigger than politics, this is about who we are and what we intend to leave to our children.

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Slightly more than Sixty Seconds Of Stephen REWIND IT and all things serve the beam #StephenKing #IT #TheBeam

L'hommage à Claude Lemieux avant le début du match Canadiens-Hurricanes 🙏

LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Gavin Newsom: “How this ends American people stand up” #gavinnewsom #wethepeople #protest #fightback #nokings #notyrants #nodictators #removetrump #arresttrump #arrestmusk

Huge anti-Imperialist march organized by Cuban youth in Havana. Credit @empiremustfall.bsky.social Luis De Jesús www.instagram.com/ldejesusreye...

Here's what's coming up tonight on WKOW!

2dayz;”Gd Ta Fuq’n Murn’ting, BlueSky~Pooh!!” 2day is a new chance 2 B a better version of U! 🥚☕️🍳🥞🥣🧇🙋‍♀️😮👀🤞🙏💻💯💜👌👍 #morningblessings #morninggreetings #youarebeautifullovedandblessed #morningsermons #goodmurntingbluesky

Good daCAT Morning and Happy Sunday! ☀️☕️ #sundayvibes

Tonight, stairs will be the least of our worries... Our mini #ResidentEvil block is finishing with the first of tonight's overnight runs here at #UKSGGreen26, as marphoria takes on an item and enemy randomiser of Resident Evil HD Remaster! Watch the chaos unfold live at twitch.tv/uksgmarathon

Testing new camera angles for my #SciFi horde game! Not sure if 3rd person perspective fits the vibe😅 Thoughts? #screenshotsaturday #indiegame #indiedev #gore

Jose Siri robbing Taylor Walls of a grand slam is not something I expected to see today

A summary of quotes from our SME sentiment survey 👇

Are you character first or plot first? #writing #author #books #characters #writingcommunity #writersky #booksky #writesky

🥋🥊Round 3 of the Shidokan format switches from bareknuckle karate rules to kickboxing; Arbocius lashes out with a right hand off a caught kick that puts N'Toh down for the third time in as many rounds.

Men only want 1 thing. Take notes. 🫡💪👍🕺🚹 All aBoard Expo 2026 board game convention by Gaming Library @gaminglib

Starting PRAGMATA. No more sad dad, only happy dad vibes allowed here. twitch.tv/bubmanXIV

God would rather see you crumble and fall before allowing you to catch a vibe White boy #blackpurist #whiteboy #whiteboyofthemonth #catchavibe

Afternoon Lisa thank you have a wonderful thru evening ✨🌆

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Somebody should tell Trump