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And in honor of our exodus, we’re republishing the story that started our journey on this site: Rick Moody’s “Some Contemporary Characters,” which was made for the Twitter's golden era and still holds up today. Read it here: buff.ly/c98VaoH

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We’re leaving X. Read the full statement from Halimah Marcus: buff.ly/TaK1rbp

“Asian America is, in its totality, unrepresentable. Perhaps there is some comfort in imagining otherwise, in being handed a ready-made narrative and aesthetic package and being told: this is your world, this is your story.” buff.ly/Azvzn0P

“I wanted to steer clear of using my characters as puppets to teach white readers something.” buff.ly/TXheFKk

Thought-provoking fiction about the twisty ways that social media impacts our lives. buff.ly/jJRpn03

Two poems offering an abundance of quirky and sweet fatherly wisdom, by Kiik Araki-Kawaguchi buff.ly/ePP2fX9

This list was the MOST fun to write. 👇

I can’t remember if I’m swiping on bachelors or pads. buff.ly/7FKfoHL

When your government tries to tell you autistic people can't write poetry, go read entire, beautiful, poetic novels by autistic writers. buff.ly/jNb8sKN

“Writers who share an identity, community, and set of experiences are more able to understand the nuances specific to that culture in a way that outsiders cannot.” buff.ly/g2nYoAe

Amy Shearn on her latest novel “Animal Instinct,” melding fantasy and literary fiction, queer books that are not coming-out stories, and the relationship between the pandemic and sex. buff.ly/1wzP0JS

Feeling lost? You might have a sister looking for you (@Jmdwrites) buff.ly/HocrcHI

“They include, as with any decent restaurant, a bunch of absolute freaks.” buff.ly/irguxIs

“The hourglass had been turned and I could see time trickling down; the grains were falling too fast.” buff.ly/qXhevJi

Roohi Choudhry (@brooklynstani) on refusing to be a cultural tour guide when writing fiction. buff.ly/HAi6u6V

The year’s best picture and best album have been chosen. On May 5, the book world gets its big moment. It’s Pulitzer time! From long shots to shoe-ins, here are Bradley Sides’ predictions for this year’s Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. buff.ly/rh9AjXV

Personal Narrative's submission window is extended! You now have until 5/4 to submit your longform personal narrative essays. Submit: buff.ly/VDL6a2k

A story about a couple falling in love, becoming parents together, and coping in the face of unimaginable loss by Lori Ostlund (@LoriOstlund), recommended by Kristen Arnett (@Kristen_Arnett). buff.ly/CDQFBMb