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@Written_In_Ash

Published Poet WritersNL Member Paralegal Miawpukek First Nations GymLife Runner & Pun Enthusiast, I like my puns intended. #amwriting #writingcommunity

ÜT: 47.504328,-52.802958 Joined Kasım 2009
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Ash@Written_In_Ash·
@shortprose1 Wow, I love this view, G. Well said.
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Gabriela Marie Milton
Gabriela Marie Milton@shortprose1·
#vss365 #Dichotomous The Ghost in the Gallery: Redefining Influence for the Modern Archive By Gabriela Marie Milton On Influencers and Bots In the current digital landscape, we are obsessed with the word "Influencer." It is a title bestowed by algorithms and validated by metrics. But as I look at the steady growth of my own platforms—now reaching over 50 000 souls across Instagram and X—I find myself standing at a crossroads. The Illusion of the Crowd On social media, we are often haunted by "ghosts." You may notice them in your own feeds—private accounts, profiles with no photos, or users who leave a hundred generic comments a day. In the "influencer" economy, these are often dismissed as noise or bots. And while many are indeed automated "parasites" seeking to anchor themselves to a reputable name, there is a deeper layer that we, as creators and thinkers, must recognize. In the literary worlds, real influence is often silent. The "empty" account following you is frequently not a bot, but a "Passive Professional." They are the professors, the curators, the editors, and the serious readers who have zero interest in the "performance" of social media. They aren't there to post; they are there to observe, to curate, and to wait for the next landmark work. From Popularity to Authority The standard influencer model is built on horizontal reach—how many people can you get to look at you right now? At Literary Revelations, we operate on vertical excellence. Our goal isn't to be "viral"; it is to be archival. When your work is accepted into a museum or a temple archive in Japan, the "influence" you wield is no longer about a daily follower count. It becomes an institutional weight. You stop being a "content creator" and start becoming a Gatekeeper. The Strategy of the Walled Garden. People often ask me if I worry about the "lurkers" or the political noise that inevitably drifts into a large public square. My answer is simple: The art is the filter. By maintaining a "walled garden" aesthetic—focusing on the cinematic, the historical, and the poetic—we naturally discourage the low-effort trends. We don't need to audit every follower. We need only to ensure that the content we provide is of such high quality that it acts as its own security system. If a bot follows a prestigious press, it gains a sliver of unearned credibility. But if a serious poet follows that same press, they find a home. Looking Toward the Horizon: May and June As we prepare for the May launch of Haiku for Soulmates—an anthology featuring 200 international voices—and the June release of my debut mystery thriller, Jezebel’s Island, the definition of influence remains unclear to me. However, influence isn't about how many people follow you; it’s about what you can offer to people. As Literary Revelations prepares for the release of Haiku for Soulmates, I hope we can offer you beauty and meaning. @LR_Publisher #haikuforsoulmates #gabrielamariemilton #influencer
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Gabriela Marie Milton@shortprose1·
@LR_Publisher presents The Architecture of Intimacy: Sneak Peeks from Haiku for Soulmates. We encourage everyone whose work is included in our anthology to share one haiku & use the tag #haikuforsoulmates. Link in comments.
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Ash@Written_In_Ash·
@Gail_Lynn_EIC @Spill_Words Thank you, I really appreciate you taking the time to read it. It's a big week for writing, and I'm still on the sidelines
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Gail Lynn
Gail Lynn@Gail_Lynn_EIC·
@Written_In_Ash @Spill_Words Beautiful words, Ash, and seeing that picture proves to me you definitely need to add drawing back into your creative portfolio! 😊
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SpillWords@Spill_Words·
Empty written by: Ash Douglas   over there, the light right there, darkness down there, too deep up there, just above water I don’t feel the sun I don’t walk with spillwords.com/empty-by-ash-d…
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Gabriela Marie Milton
Gabriela Marie Milton@shortprose1·
🌸 Coming Soon: Haiku for Soulmates 🌸 We are thrilled to announce that our latest anthology, Haiku for Soulmates, is arriving soon! @lr_publisher. This collection is a true labor of love, a #loop of love featuring the evocative work of nearly 200 authors from around the globe. Each poem captures the profound essence of connection and the quiet beauty of the human spirit. A heartfelt thank you to the incredible Hikari @hikari2162554 for creating the breathtaking cover art and for her tireless dedication to promoting our anthologies in Japan. This collaboration has brought a unique, cinematic beauty to the project that we cannot wait to share with you. Stay tuned for the official launch at Literary Revelations. 📖✨ #Haiku #PoetryCommunity #HaikuForSoulmates #LiteraryRevelations #JapaneseArt #NewRelease
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Gail Lynn@Gail_Lynn_EIC·
@Written_In_Ash @TheDarkestStar_ It is nice to share pages with friends, isn't it? It's even nicer to share in their success - if you can... Congrats...never any doubt you'd get in...
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Karina Longo
Karina Longo@TheDarkestStar_·
I just had five haiku accepted by @LR_Publisher for their beautifully curated anthology Haiku for Soulmates. Honoured to be included—can’t wait to share them once I'll have my copy. Many thanks to editor @shortprose1 💙💫
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@shortprose1 Wow, and well deserved. Congratulations, G.
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