Editing a picture book manuscript before I send it to my agent = spending the last 3 hours re-thinking ONE word. Life as a kidlit author. #writingcommunity #writer #kidlit

So excited to see MARVELOUS, a special story celebrating a child with ADHD, reaching new readers 🧡 #adhd #ADHD #Neurodivergent #picturebook #kidlit www.instagram.com/reel/DOuHW8V...

The wildest thing about Happy Gilmore 2 is that Adam Sandler is 58, yet looks 40 and gives even younger vibes. I need to know his equation for the fountain of youth! #adamsandler #happygilmore #happygilmore2

I’m a picture book author who is writing a dystopian YA novel. I have no idea if it’s good. But, at my heart, I’m a writer and this is where my creativity has led me. I need to know opinions on genre switching and switching demographics with your readers? Good choice? #writingcommunity

I have a concept picture book on sub that celebrates the diversity of learning in our world. I know it could be such a beautiful book in homes and schools around the world. My fingers are crossed it finds the right publishing home #writingcommunity #editors #publishers #publishing

As an author, it’s definitely a highlight to be featured in my local newspaper 🎉 #writingcommunity

I can finally share! Masterpiece will soon be available in Scholastic book fairs and book clubs! ✨This is an absolute dream. Thank you to my fabulous agent @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social for Just being amazing 🫶 #scholastic #scholasticbookfairs #writingcommunity #kidlit #pb #picturebook

📚 Marvelous celebrates ADHD! If you want to learn more about the literary mag that gave this book high accolades: alexandrahoffman.substack.com #kids #picturebook #grade2 #kinder #picturebook #kidsbook #childrensbooks #parents #adhd #adhdawareness #teacher #readaloud #neurodiversity #grade1

BIG NEWS in my world dropping very soon 🥹🎉#writingcommunity

When I play “A Million Dreams,” my 4 year old says his “dad” is singing every time Hugh Jackman’s sings. My son also thinks his dad “plays hockey on TV” when we watch the Oilers. Conclusion: I live with both Hugh Jackman & a pro hockey player #hughjackman @edmontonoilers.bsky.social

Happy Autism Acceptance Month! So neat to see my book, Masterpiece, shared on different book accounts 🫶 #writingcommunity #picturebook #pb #autismacceptance #autismacceptanceday #autismacceptancemonth

If you’re looking for a picture book for World Autism Acceptance day on April 2nd, I’ve got you covered! Masterpiece is an award-winning book that celebrates an autistic child for the masterpiece he is! #teachers #autismacceptance #writingcommunity #skybrarians Link to book 🫶: a.co/d/1VHZbBJ

My new picture book is FREE for 1 more day. It’s ranking as a Top New Release and a #1 Best Seller! #pb #skybrarian #writingcommunity #teachers www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1N9259Y/ www.amazon.ca/dp/B0F1N9259Y/ www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F1N9259Y/ www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0F1N9259Y/ www.amazon.in/dp/B0F1N9259Y/

New YouTube Read Aloud alert. My new picture book, MARVELOUS, is the latest title featured on The Story Rug. Watch here: youtu.be/btZJf8P3Xi8?... #pb #writingcommunity #newbook #adhdawareness #teachers #inclusivebooks

Kirkus Reviews may have just let me know that one of my books is scheduled to be featured in an upcoming issue 🤫🎉❤️ #writingcommunity

I just learned that 2 of picture books are featured on the Disability Book Week site 🫶 I’m so honoured to see MASTERPIECE and SPARKLE included! disabilitybookweek.org/childrens-bo... #writingcommunity #pb #inclusion #inclusivebooks #teachers

FREE for Kindle. Top New Release. www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1N9259Y/ www.amazon.ca/dp/B0F1N9259Y/ www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F1N9259Y/ www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0F1N9259Y/ www.amazon.in/dp/B0F1N9259Y/

When a fellow writer in the #writingcommunity reminds you to post the link to purchase when you announce your book 🤦‍♀️😂 … I blame my launch day brain mush. If you’re interested in grabbing a copy of a #pb that celebrates ADHD, I’ve got you covered: a.co/d/6dDYRhd #adhd #adhdawareness #teacher

My latest #pb that celebrates ADHD is already ranking as a top new release! Grab the FREE ebook now 🧡 #writingcommunity #teachers #adhd #adhdawareness

Ways to Support MARVELOUS, an inclusive #pb that celebrates ADHD: ✨Grab a copy ✨Rate & Review on Amazon ✨Share on social 🧡 Thank you to anyone who supports! #book #kids #kidsbooks #author #picturebook #picturebook #kidsbook #kidsbooks #children #kids #parents #adhd #teachers #writingcommunity

My upcoming #pb release, MARVELOUS just received the sweetest 5-star review from the Readers’ Favorite Awards! 📚 Launching this Tuesday, March 25! #books #book #kids #teachers #author #picturebook #childrensbooks #kidsbook #kidsbooks #writingcommunity #parents #adhd #adhdawareness

My upcoming release received the “get it” stamp of approval from Kirkus! Can’t wait for this special story celebrating a child with ADHD to officially launch next week on Tuesday, March 25! #pb #writingcommunity #editors #picturebook #teachers #adhdawareness #adhd #inclusion #neurodiversity

If you haven’t already, make sure to download the 2025 AAC literacy guide published by prc-saltillo, a global leader in AAC devices. My book, MASTERPIECE is the featured book in December! www.prentrom.com/assets/uploa... #aacdevice #aac #teachers #autism #inckusion #education #pb #writingcommunity

When the #pb you wrote celebrates an autistic child & a daycare worker who is also mom to an autistic child asks how to buy signed copies (1 for her daughter, 1 to donate to daycare & 1 to donate to her child’s school) you send 3 free signed copies. #WritingCommunity

Writing Tip of the day = write in google docs. Benefit = you can write on any device. Extra benefit = editing & writing on a laptop reads differently than on your phone. Google docs allows for each perspective. I catch so much on my phone after I write on my computer. #writingcommunity

Fantasy Writers of America requires 40,000 words to qualify as a novel. Based on this, at 45,000 words, my YA dystopian WIP has reached novel status. However, we all know I need at least 35,000 more words. Honestly, my story feels like it needs 50,000 more words. Wish me luck👩‍💻 #writingcommunity #wip

New post up on my weekly newsletter. If you haven’t subscribed yet, make sure to! #writingcommunity #authorlife #author #picturebook #picturebooks #writingtips open.substack.com/pub/alexandr...

Pursuing your art is thrilling, terrifying, rewarding, affirming, bombastic, transformative, and one of the most challenging things you will ever do. It is the greatest love affair you will ever have.

I’m feeling the vibes of my updated bio, especially this: “WIP: a YA dystopian fantasy (follow along to see if the 1st draft is any good or if I throw the whole thing out)” Every day, I think I might throw it out. But, I also know that magic comes during editing, so I carry on #writingcommunity

New habit unlocked. Drop off toddler at daycare. Baby falls asleep right after in the car. Go for tiny drive and then park. Keep the car running. Bang out 300-500 words on my WIP on google docs on my phone while in my running car because baby doesn’t nap in his crib. #writingcommunity

POV: You’re a writer, but also a mom to a needy baby and somehow you managed to write 1,000 words over nap time when your brain is typically overstimulate mush. #winning #writingcommunity

I have a new book out! SPARKLE celebrates a child with dyslexia and dysgraphia who truly sparkles! A great book to celebrate all the ways to tell stories 📚❤️ #kidlit #pb #picturebooks #teachers #writingcommunity Grab copies now: a.co/d/dlad4T7

As an indie author, I can’t believe the deal my agent is finalizing. It landed in my inbox last year due to pure hustle to market & get my book out there. The journey to trad publishing can be a wild ride. Keep writing. Keep marketing. You never know where it will take you. #writingcommunity

Reading tips for littles ❤️ #reading #readingtips #parents #teachers open.substack.com/pub/alexandr...

Anyone looking for Valentine’s Day Picture Books? #kidlit #pb #teachers #writingcommunity substack.com/@alexandraho...

I'll soon be leaving X. It was a great place for meeting others in the #writingcommunity but I think I need to say bye to the platform. I’d love if you embraced me here so I can build my community - drop a hello or 👋and I'll follow #kidlit

Fillow me over on substack for my daily musings as an indie author on a journey to traditional publishing substack.com/@alexandraho...

Inclusive Lit is my jam. And, it’s needed now more than ever! #writingcommunity #pb #inclusion #autismacceptance #teachers substack.com/@alexandraho...

As a Canadian, after this past week, my only question is, Americans, how are you all doing? ❤️

The writing game is a lot of hurry up and wait. Hurry to write revisions to make deadlines. Hurry to announce big news. Wait to hear if anyone likes your work. Wait to sign contracts until negotiations are done. Wait to announce big news. But, that’s the business & I love it #writingcommunity

For more of my every day musings, join me on Substack: alexandrahoffman.substack.com #writingcommunity #motherhood #substack

I did a thing. Join me over on Substack! alexandrahoffman.substack.com #writingcommunity

Fixed up my author website ✅ Signed up for Substack ✅ Waiting on the millions of dollars the manifestation podcast promised I could manifest … also ✅ #writingcommunity

Is anyone writing on Substack? Thoughts about the platform? Asking for a friend (the friend is me) #writingcommunity

Is anyone in the #literarycommunity still on X or have we all crossed over? #kidlit #writers #agents #publishers #authors

When you have the most amazing agent who recently pitched a new #pb manuscript and all the things you’ve been manifesting might come true ✨🤞❤️📚 #kidlit #author #authorjourney #manifestingalways

When your babe gets into your books ❤️… Sparkle is dropping so soon! #kidlit #author #pb #kidlitauthor

I hear what you guys are saying about the Oscars, and how they're a celebration of life, and the show must go on, blah-blah-blah, so-on-and-so-forth. It all makes a degree of sense, but to me it still feels like Nero fiddling while Rome burns. Or in this case, wearing fancy clothes while LA burns.

#JanuaryWorldbuilders #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #Booksky Day 15 #Tiriande A prime example of two nations at peace are Dun Uwen and Eisenar. The Dunsairks and Eotan have been friends for thousands of years.

You’re an indie #kidlit author with a book release planned for Jan.14. However, two weeks ago, you decided that a dyslexic-friendly font is essential. So, now the launch date will likely be pushed back … the joys of “lessons learned.” #indieauthor #indie #publishing #writersofbluesky