How to Write Longer Posts on Bluesky

February 2026 · 3 min read

At 300 characters, Bluesky is great for quick thoughts, but not enough for detailed essays, threads, or long-form ideas. Here's how to share longer posts on Bluesky without jumping through hoops.

Step-by-Step: Share a Long Post on Bluesky

Go to longer.blue

Visit longer.blue in your browser. No account required. Just start typing.

Write your post

Type or paste your content into the text box. You can write up to 10,000 characters, which is more than 33 regular Bluesky posts worth of text.

Log in with your Bluesky account

Click Save Post and sign in with your Bluesky handle and App Password. Your post is saved privately first. Nothing is posted to Bluesky without your permission.

Share the link on Bluesky

After saving, you can share a preview on Bluesky with one click. Your followers will see the first 100 characters and a link to the full post on longer.blue.

Tips for Better Long-Form Posts

· Lead with a hook. Your first sentence appears in the Bluesky preview, so make it compelling.
· Use blank lines. Paragraph breaks make long text much easier to read.
· Edit before sharing. You can edit your post on longer.blue after saving, but before sharing the link widely.
· Share your profile. Every longer.blue post links to your profile at longer.blue/u/yourhandle so readers can find more of your writing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bluesky have a character limit?

Yes. Bluesky limits posts (called "skeets") to 300 characters by design, but many users want a way to share longer essays or detailed thoughts. longer.blue solves this by hosting the full text and letting you share a link.

Will my post automatically appear on Bluesky?

No. Saving to longer.blue is separate from posting to Bluesky. You choose when (or if) to share the link. This means you can draft and edit freely before going public.

Is longer.blue free?

Yes, longer.blue is completely free to use.

Can I delete or edit my posts?

Yes. Log in with your Bluesky account and you can edit or delete any post you've created on longer.blue.

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