> [!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]] # Starter Threads Starter Threads are discussion threads usually focused on a thread of posts geared toward helping Bluesky newcomers with some basic tips and info, based on the thread author's own experience. Links below point to the first post in the thread. > [!NOTE] Starter Threads by the Bluesky Community > Do you have a Starter Thread, esp a Starter Thread geared toward a particular community on Bluesky? e.g. educators, board gamers, comic creators, etc) If so, [please reply to this thread](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/post/3larl3n73v225). I have created several Starter Threads (which I will list below) but am not always able to keep them properly up-to-date, so please do check Starter Threads by others in the community. ## Community Starter Threads If you have a Starter Thread that would help those new to Bluesky OR have an updated Starter Thread, [please post a reply to my thread on Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/post/3larl3n73v225). Here are just a few I've found so far: [Starter Thread For KidLit Community](https://bsky.app/profile/katemessner.bsky.social/post/3lars4crfxc2w) (Nov. 17, 2024) - by Kate Messner [Starter Thread](https://bsky.app/profile/joshuajfriedman.com/post/3l6ojlzv2xo2a) (Oct. 16, 2024) - by Joshua Friedman [Starter Thread for those who Bluesky boring](https://bsky.app/profile/brianlarossa.com/post/3l72hxg5rps2i) (Oct. 21, 2024) - by Brian LaRossa [Starter Thread for kidlit & kidlitart people](https://bsky.app/profile/charlenedraws.bsky.social/post/3kuu5ztzluc22) (June 13, 2024) - by Charlene Chua ## My Starter Threads (Note: mine are a tad outdated, so do scroll up to check the Community Starter Threads resources!) [My general Starter Thread](https://debbieohi.link/starter) [My Starter Thread for Illustrators](https://debbieohi.link/starter-artists) [My Starter Thread for educators](https://debbieohi.link/starter-educators) [My Starter Thread for published kidlit/YA book creators](http://debbieohi.link/starter-KidLitYA-creators) [My Starter Thread for board gamers](https://debbieohi.link/starter-boardgamers)