Dawnie Walton

Ursa Story Club: New Events in November and December - Ursa Story Company Join us for more Ursa Story Club live events in Brooklyn and Philadelphia.

After our first successful live show, @ursastory.bsky.social is rolling out Ursa Story Club — join us in Brooklyn and Philly w/ @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social @dawniewalton.bsky.social @kiese.bsky.social @thedennemichele.bsky.social @trejohnson.bsky.social

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Ursa Live, July 9, The Center for Fiction

This is one week away! Join us Wednesday, July 9, for Ursa's first-ever live storytelling night at the Center for Fiction in Brooklyn — with @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social, @dawniewalton.bsky.social @kiese.bsky.social, Carrie R. Moore and Lawrence Burney:

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His victims got on the stand and shared some of the most horrific stories and he was acquitted anyway.

This is why I get so angry when people blame victims for not speaking up or walking away. Why? Who will protect them, believe them, and guarantee proper justice?

Liiiiiiiive! Can’t wait for our Brooklyn show

Thank you!!

U.S. to End Vaccine Funds for Poor Countries A 281-page spreadsheet obtained by The Times lists the Trump administration’s plans for thousands of foreign aid programs.

“The loss of U.S. support may mean 75 million children do not receive routine vaccinations in the next five years, with more than 1.2 million children dying as a result.”

1.2 million children dying.

Abhorrent. Evil. Indefensible.

✨Cover reveal ✨ We're excited to finally share the cover for YOU've GOT A PLACE HERE, TOO, a collection of Black love stories set at HBCUs from prominent Black writers. Preorder now: bit.ly/gotaplaceher...

I needed an episode like this right now. @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @dawniewalton.bsky.social construct an epic list of what they're reading, writing, and watching.

#longreads #booksky #podcasts #newsletters

This is so, so good. Saving it for future students!

Destiny O. Birdsong on Navigating Censorship in Storytelling - Ursa Story Company Birdsong published a short story, “The Jump,” only to have it pulled from publication less than a day later.

Last year, Destiny Birdsong published a short story, “The Jump,” only to have it pulled from publication less than a day later over disagreements with the editors. She talks with @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @dawniewalton.bsky.social about it:

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Thank you!!

Thank you so much!!

Loved doing this one, obvs! Thanks to my friends and Ursa partners for welcoming me home 🥰

Ursa Short Fiction Presents: ‘Snow Bath Season,’ by Stacie Denetsosie - Ursa Story Company Stacie Denetsosie asks the question: "What if Amazon Alexa was a Navajo woman?"

"I asked myself, What if Amazon Alexa was a Navajo woman?"

Presenting "Snow Bath Season," a short story by Stacie Denetsosie, performed by Nasheen Sleuth.

Introduction by @dawniewalton.bsky.social and @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social.

#shortstories #longreads #podcasts

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Thank you for the add!

Member Exclusive: Agents PJ Mark and Danielle Chiotti on Getting Published - Ursa Story Company "Your patience will likely be more rewarded than your impatience."

"Your patience will likely be more rewarded than your impatience."

New Ursa Short Fiction! @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @dawniewalton.bsky.social chat with their agents, Danielle Chiotti and PJ Mark, about getting published.

#podcasts #longreads #writing

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Grabbing Your Readers From Page 1 with Dawnie Walton - StoryStudio Chicago In this session, we will close-read masterful story and novel openings, and discuss how those texts unlock beginnings that invite the reader into a narrative while setting the table for what’s to come...

There are just a few spots left in @dawniewalton.bsky.social's Zoom class on how to grab your reader from page 1. The class is ONE WEEK from today, Dec. 11.

Grab your spot now: www.storystudiochicago.org/classes/clas...

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Thank you for reading! I hope you enjoy 💙

Rion Amilcar Scott: ‘It Has to Be Fun, It Has to Be Funky’ - Ursa Story Company “We have to write what we're obsessed about. Big things and small things."

A new episode of Ursa Short Fiction! ❤️

@deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @dawniewalton.bsky.social chat with with @reeamilcarscott.bsky.social.

"It has to be fun, and it has to be funky."

#podcasts #longreads #writing #shortstories

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Thank you for all you did at Esquire for books and authors! Excited for your next journey.

😅 So kind, thank you!

Member Exclusive: ‘Sonny’s Blues,’ by James Baldwin - Ursa Story Company “James Baldwin is the writer that made me want to be a writer.”

This week on Ursa Short Fiction, a Member Exclusive: @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @dawniewalton.bsky.social examine James Baldwin's 1957 short story, "Sonny's Blues."

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#shortstories #longreads #podcasts #readinglists #booksky #fridayreads

Wonderful to meet you! Thank you for coming ❤️

cat’s outta the bag: BROUGHTUPSY’s getting a pretty new cover for paperback!!! 😍🙌🏾 i’m partnering w/ Oblong Books on a signed preorder campaign—so buy something pretty AND love on indie bookstores by grabbing yr copy today! (just in time for holiday shopping 😉🎅🏽🛍️)

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Grabbing Your Readers From Page 1 with Dawnie Walton - StoryStudio Chicago In this session, we will close-read masterful story and novel openings, and discuss how those texts unlock beginnings that invite the reader into a narrative while setting the table for what’s to…

In "Grabbing Your Readers from Page 1," an online class happening Dec. 11, writers will close-read masterful story and novel openings and discuss how those texts unlock beginnings that invite the reader into a narrative.

#writingcommunity
Register now:

Looking forward!

Ahhh, thanks so much — one of my favorite classes to teach!

Ursa Short Fiction Presents: ‘Telling Stories,’ by T.E. Wilderson - Ursa Story Company A new production from Ursa Short Fiction Season Three.

New! @deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social and @dawniewalton.bsky.social introduce our latest Ursa Short Fiction story production: "Telling Stories," written by T.E. Wilderson and performed by Jordan Cobb.

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