Rising begins on August 9, 2026

*A series of writing exercises for people who've been through shit (which is everyone at this point)

Aug 3 • River Selby (they/them)

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Cloud Report 8/1/26

Trade winds and thoughts on time (and a BIG UPDATE)

Aug 1 • River Selby (they/them)

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July 2026

Transitions and Transformations

It’s been over two months since I’ve written to you.

Jul 31 • River Selby (they/them)

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May 2026

Sixteen Years After My Mother's Suicide, I Still Write About Her Death

A excerpt from my memoir in progress

May 9 • River Selby (they/them)

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What I Do When I Hit Writer's Block

Register for SURFACING, May 9th, from 3-430pm EST

May 6 • River Selby (they/them)

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Surfacing: A Generative Writing Session

Saturday, May 9th

May 1 • River Selby (they/them)

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April 2026

Reflections: One (Duchamp and Glück)

Reflections is a new series meant to help us pause and find inspiration.

Apr 29 • River Selby (they/them)

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A Belated Earth Day Transmission

Life changes, updates, and earth appreciation

Apr 25 • River Selby (they/them)

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How My Readers Helped Me Embrace Genderqueer

A love letter to HOTSHOT readers <3

Apr 16 • River Selby (they/them)

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On Being F*cking Miserable

What we talk about when we don't talk about our accomplishments

Apr 12 • River Selby (they/them)

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Writing, Publishing, and Naming What We Want: Live with Jennifer Pastiloff

A recording from River Selby (they/them) and Jennifer Pastiloff's live video

Apr 7 • River Selby (they/them) and Jennifer Pastiloff

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February 2026

TIL That I've Been Awarded The Ensley Developing Writer Award

Thank you to Florida Book Awards!

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