StrengthInStories

3 diverse indie publishers - working together to create lasting change in publishing

[StrengthInStories @StrengthInStory]

Today we launch our first @crowdfunderuk campaign!🚀
Please help us to publish stories that celebrate our beautifully diverse world, by pledging, sharing and tagging! 🌎#StrengthinStories
@ParakeetBooks @DinosaurBooksCo @formy_books
https://t.co/Cdldv0M6XJ

[Letterbox Library @LetterboxLib]

Fab-looking opportunity for “emerging or established writers from diverse backgrounds to each write a high-quality fiction book based on the GPI’s archives of Black British history.”

[Heath Books @HeathBooks]

The team at @DinosaurBooksCo
very kindly wrote about two of their diverse historical fiction titles that fit well into curriculum learning > https://t.co/yKqUPvPpXW

[Dinosaur Books Ltd @DinosaurBooksCo]

If you're in or near London ... and love #DiverseBooks and #KidsBooks come and say hi!

[Tom G 📕 @checkemoutbooks]

🧵 Got annoyed today reading the synopsis of W*lliams’ upcoming book so thought I’d recommend some other exceptional mystery/adventures involving the sea. PLEASE buy these instead ⬇️
#BookTwitter

[StrengthInStories @StrengthInStory]

Sanjana Thakur wins £5k Commonwealth Short Story Prize for her 'adoption story in reverse' https://t.co/AAYKorGDy4

[StrengthInStories @StrengthInStory]

True inclusion is the goal https://t.co/flLbIbCL3k

[StrengthInStories @StrengthInStory]

Amazing achievement by one of our micro-publishers, @DinosaurBooksCo and the talented @CDParkinson55

[Dinosaur Books Ltd @DinosaurBooksCo]

Beyond proud of @CDParkinson55! Thank you @littlerebsprize for this …

[Dinosaur Books Ltd @DinosaurBooksCo]

#ReflectingRealities ... we're changing publishing from the ground up & believe that publishing companies owned by a diverse set of people are a vital part of the change needed in UK publishing. (And any of these would make great additions to schools - or Xmas presents!)

[The Selkie @TheSelkieUK]

🚨 Ready to share your story? Our literary magazine is open for submissions on the theme of 'rebellion.' Submit now and let your voice ignite the literary world!📚🖋️ Subs close Aug 31.
#CallForWriters #submissions #LitMag #UnderrepresentedWriters #WritingCommunity #WritersNetwork

[Parakeet Books @ParakeetBooks]

TODAY! We're launching THREE amazing books on a BOOK BARGE!
27 July, 4-6pm at @wordonthewater
Come along for storytelling, music, crafting and more ❤️

[StrengthInStories @StrengthInStory]

We're launching our three wonderful books TODAY, 27 July, 4-6pm at @wordonthewater!
Join us for storytelling, live music, paper crafts and more.

[Dinosaur Books Ltd @DinosaurBooksCo]

This is going to be a super event ... Signed books & (free) #LastGirlIn postcards (= perfect bookmarks) available! Last Girl In is, according the latest review: "well made and super readable" #Cricket #Windrush #ReadingForPleasure #SummerReadingChallenge [Link to buy in bio!]

[Dinosaur Books Ltd @DinosaurBooksCo]

Today's ICEC report into English #cricket is grim. In Last Girl In, @CDParkinson55's hero - Kerry-Anne - is determined to prove that this sport is for *everyone* - an uplifting #middlegrade story, selected for this year's @ReadingAgency #SummerReadingChallenge ... #EduTwitter

[lesser antillean maco @candyelijahh]

I wrote a book guys 🤭

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

"It’s a pretty crowded market and it’s hard to break through. We decided to grow organically, so there wasn’t a huge marketing budget... There still isn’t!"

Sonya McGilchrist shares her experience of launching children's micro-publisher @DinosaurBooksCo: https://t.co/SkWnEWNSCq

[Dinosaur Books Ltd @DinosaurBooksCo]

We’re featured in @PenandIncBooks this issue alongside some amazing authors and publishers …

[Jhalak Prize @jhalakprize]

Reshare:

[Emma Reynolds 🦇 @EmmaIllustrate]

I'll be on @BBCLeeds Radio tomorrow Thurs 4th May morning at 8am.

I'm talking about how AI in its current form scrapes stolen artwork, infringes copyright, and how this affects artists, the creative sector & the wider implications on humanity & job losses.

[Maisie Chan - Inverclyde Storyteller in Residence @MaisieWrites]

My agency transferred some money to my bank account last week but I have only just got the statement! I’ve got ROYALTIES for Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths!!! This is wildly exciting as I’ve never earned royalties before! Thank you so much for buying it!!!

[Emma Reynolds 🦇 @EmmaIllustrate]

Why did you use AI to create these images @BradfordLitFest instead of hiring an illustrator? 😭

There's currently no ethical way to engage in AI as it scrapes millions of images without people's consent, which is hours of unpaid labour. It's infringement & it sends a bad message