> [!NOTE] This is NOT an official Bluesky resource! > Be aware that this is a living vault, very much a work-in-progress. It is NOT meant to be a 100% accurate and finished resource. Please note that these tips are just based on my own experience. What works for me may not work for you. Feel free to send me feedback via [[Contact Debbie]] > # Bluesky Advice and Resources, from the Bluesky Community In addition to my [somewhat outdated Bluesky Tips blog post](https://debbieohi.link/bluesky-tips) (which I hope will eventually be replaced with this wiki) frequently post tips on Bluesky via the \#BlueskyTips hashtag, and also have Starter Threads [like this one](https://debbieohi.link/starter). > [!TIP] This is my "catch-all" page > I will be gradually moving some of these community-created resources to the appropriate resource pages throughout my Unofficial Guide, to make them easier to find. Putting them below so I don't lose track. --- # MISC Resources from the Bluesky Community There are MANY others who also post resources and tips! A while back I asked ([on Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/post/3l6e76e2vdv2o)) for recommendations. Here are just a few of the community members known not only for their community-building efforts on Bluesky but who also post tips and info for Bluesky newcomers, with links to their Bluesky accounts. If a Bluesky user has Feeds, Starter Packs, and/or Lists, you'll find the tabs under their profile bio. [Charlene Chua](https://bsky.app/profile/charlenedraws.bsky.social): KidLitArt co-host, KidLit Mega Feed co-admin, advocate for artists, see below. [Joshua Friedman](https://bsky.app/profile/joshuajfriedman.com) - Joshua's [starter thread](https://bsky.app/profile/joshuajfriedman.com/post/3l6ojlzv2xo2a) for Bluesky newcomers. [Brian Kirby](https://bsky.app/profile/boringstorybook.com): SkyPitch founder, KidLit Mega Feed co-admin, runs SCBWI Ohio North Bluesky acct, writes great explainer posts, stats, etc. See below. [Brian LaRossa](https://bsky.app/profile/brianlarossa.com): Scholastic art director posts lots of Bluesky tips. [Here's a great starter thread](https://bsky.app/profile/brianlarossa.com/post/3l72hxg5rps2i) for new Bluesky users who find the platform "boring." [Greg Pak](https://bsky.app/profile/gregpak.bsky.social): See his [blog post](https://gregpak.com/why-i-ditched-twitter-for-bluesky/) "Why I ditched Twitter for Bluesky - and hope you will, too!" --- # Focus on KidLit ## Brian Kirby Author/illustrator Brian Kirby ([@boringstorybook.com](https://bsky.app/profile/boringstorybook.com)) is an active Bluesky kidlit community booster, and often posts guides and other information about the platform. Brian is also founder of [@Skypitch](https://bsky.app/profile/skypitch.bsky.social), a co-Administrator of the [KidLit Mega Feed](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/feed/kidlit), and runs the [SCBWI Ohio North account ](https://bsky.app/profile/scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social)in addition to his own Bluesky account. Here are just a few of Brian's great posts: - [KidLit Community on Bluesky](https://boringstorybook.com/kidlit-community-on-bluesky/) - an overview - [The KidLit Mega Feed](https://boringstorybook.com/the-kidlit-mega-feed/) - get connected to kidlit - [A List Of ... Lists (and Feeds and Starter Packs)](https://boringstorybook.com/a-list-oflists-and-feeds/) - an explainer on navigating and getting the most out of Bluesky - [Bluesky Mute Lists For Beginners](https://boringstorybook.com/bluesky-mute-lists-for-beginners/) - block unwanted stuff from your feeds - [Break Up With Your X](https://boringstorybook.com/break-up-with-your-x/) - your X follower count is not delivering engagement - [The Pigeon vs...A Baby Bunny?](https://boringstorybook.com/the-pigeon-vs-a-baby-bunny/) - head-to-head comparison of post performance between a beloved and VERY popular kidlit character on Twitter/X and a smaller Bluesky account. ## Charlene Chua Illustrator/author Charlene Chua ([@charlenedraws.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/charlenedraws.bsky.social)) is an experienced picture book writer and illustrator, advocate for illustrators, has Lists, Feeds, and Starter Packs geared toward artists, and also co-hosts a monthly [@KidLitArt](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:dg34b3mxlrjuygqzms5tcm75) chat. --- # Focus on communities OTHER than KidLit To be continued...