Click for a 3-min read or listen to the audio: open.substack.com/pub/inesloza...

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Woohoo, 3-minute videos! Previous limit was 1-minute. Plus more improvements. I'll be updating my Unofficial Guide To Bluesky (see my pinned post) soon. #BlueSkyTips

share this post with your friends who want to join the #booksky community! 💙📚

Latinx Storytellers, 👀, 👇🏽

Want access to pre-sale tickets? Want info about critique opportunities? Want to have all the tea about the storytellers conference? Check out the new website: buff.ly/MUIMUvE and subscribe to the newsletter September 12-13, New York

Imposter syndrome paying you a visit this week? Read this: ineslozano.substack.com/p/imposter-s...

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Started a SubStack, right when you needed it open.substack.com/pub/ineslozano #writesky

For anyone in need of a little laugh: This morning I sat on the couch having coffee, my dog next to me. But I had to run upstairs to get something so I got up quickly and tossed the blanket off my lap. This is how I found my dog when I came back down.

If I didn't have to pay for all the books I buy for my school library, what a dream that would be. Instead, I push right up to the edge of my budget every year and still can't buy everything I need.

First 4 beats have been laid down. Only 11 to go. I love this workbook (knew I would) and I use it in conjunction with Save the Cat and Story Genius. What’s in your writing tool kit?

Just me? Writes best work yet. Sends it to agent. It’s going on sub! Gets new idea! It’s a banger! Wonders how one writes a book😩 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

I don’t remember who I was talking to about this but I shared that my teen doesn’t like to read. Not a bookworm at all….but wait, she just shared that she LOVES (her word) to analyze texts. She loves looking for symbolism, etc. That’s a win in my column!

Um, 👋🏽 . Did you see this?

If you see this, quote post with a beach photo from your gallery

AABB stands with our trans members, friends, colleagues, heroes, and the countless trans Americans who will be affected by this needlessly cruel Executive Order from the Trump Administration. We are proud to do so alongside so many of our comrades in the fight against book bans.

For those that maybe need a little joy…for reasons… @libro.fm is having a romance audiobook sale. Lots of good titles. I…probably bought too many. 😬 libro.fm/sale/all

#ootd for the @pocpub happy hour event this evening. It’ll be great to be in community, lean on each other’s strengths, and explore more ways to amplify diverse representation in all areas of trad publishing. 🌟📚 #POCinPublishing #DiverseBooks #CommunityStrength @lkbfstorytellers @latinxkidlitbf

To illustrators posting videos of their art process: Pls use #ArtProcessVideo tag when you post? Looking for some to feature in my Uplift feed. Add #KidLitArt if they are appropriate for children's books. Note: You can turn OFF autoplay of videos & GIFS at bsky.app/settings/con...

Read diverse books every month. Read diverse books every month. Read diverse books every month. Read diverse books every month. Read diverse books every month. Read diverse books every month. Read diverse books every month. #BookSky #BlackBookSky

Knock knock— Not an intro to a joke, just looking for our friends. #kidlitbooks #schoollibraries #kidlitbookshelf

New Item Just In! #illustratorsofbluesky #picturebookartist have your portfolio critiqued by 2025 PURA BELPRÈ Illustration Honor Book illustrator @gardeltatiana!!! 👟 Don't walk, run (click) https://buff.ly/411XbEk Link also in bio. #picturebookillustrator #picturebookart #coverdesign

"Each year a committee of ALSC identifies the best of the best in children's books. According to the Notables Criteria, "notable" is defined as: Worthy of note or notice, important, distinguished, outstanding." Thank you ALSC!😘

That hustle life vibe is out. But if you’re being super productive with soul and purpose replenishing activities, that’s in. This weekend I: - Worked in the @lkbfstorytellers.bsky.social marketing strategy - worked on the LKBF auction content - wrote a picture book - read a new book #writerlife

Book creative peeps 🐥, a chance to elevate your craft and make industry connections👉🏽 bit.ly/lkbfauction25 #publishingjourney

Nothing makes me spring from the couch like a gurgly sound coming from my dog

We have an auction going on! It’s also a great day for #readingbooks. Here’s what I’ve got for today:

When Congressman John Lewis was a child, he tried to get a library card. He was turned away & told “The Library is not for coloureds” 💔 He’s a civil rights icon, lover of books, recipient of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. “The Library IS for Everyone” 💚 #BlackHistoryMonth

My first review for SAL and it’s a Kirkus star!!! 🥳 “…Proudman’s debut novel is an homage to folk hero stories told through a feminist lens. The work, which is rooted in ecological justice, effectively critiques colonialism and jingoistic nationalism. A heartfelt, swashbuckling, standout novel.”

My previous reading post was a bit ambitious. Here’s what I got done #booklovers #readeverything

This auction is open to ALL!!

Are you on a journey to publishing?? Have you seen these auction items?! bit.ly/lkbfauction25 #writersofbluesky #illustratorsofbluesky

Hey, Orlando, friends. If you're around Tuesday evening, I'll be launching my second book These Vengeful Wishes, at Spellbound Bookstore in Sanford, FL. Would love to see you 🩷 Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/these-veng...

Children's books build empathy, compassion, and understanding. They can transport readers to whole new worlds and back again, all without leaving your sofa. They can comfort, they can delight. They are magical. #kidlituk

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✨Ending Friday✨ Thank you for helping raise almost $17,000! Just $5,000 till goal, still with dozens of items available. If you’re in need of a critique, advice, art commission, workshop, mentorship, we’ve got you! Visit: www.32auctions.com/KidLit4Cease...

Finding your community and getting those early 2010s blue bird app vibes #writingcommunity #readingcommunity

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Friends, A Flicker of Hope is an ALA Notable book!! #kidlit Thank you @wearealsc.bsky.social @devonholzwarth.bsky.social @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @penguinschoollib.bsky.social www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...

So, Bluesky will be launching an alternative to Instagram? Called “Flashes”, if this is true, I’m here for it! @bsky.app

If you're feeling overwhelmed, it's intentional. They're calling it "flooding the zone." The intent is to overwhelm and exhaust us so we can not effectively resist. Something simple you can do right now now is to make sure to take breaks and rest.

MONDAY — It’s #2025Pit Are you an unagented writer who has completed a manuscript? Are you in search of a literary agent? Great, on Monday I’m hosting a pitch event here on BlueSky I hope will connect authors & agents who may like to work together. How does this work? Glad you asked!

One of the things I'll be talking about in "Marketing Boot Camp For Busy Illustrators" at #scbwiNY25 next wk: How authenticity & empathy are key. And for #KidLit creators who think "what's the point, given state of the world": MORE THAN EVER, young readers need your books, industry needs your art.

While I care about what's happening in the world, I am also limiting how often I check news (esp U.S. but things aren't so great in Canada these days, either). For others who sometimes need some #Uplift, here's a custom feed I manually curate: bsky.app/profile/debb...

A question I really asked myself. #janeausten #wordshavepower #writeon #writenow #writersofbluesky

I am not powerless. I am not confrontational but I can choose how to stay empowered. How to do my part.

There are many ways to handle the days we are in. I choose to hold onto my peace of mind, my creativity, my connection, my talents, and my joy. That’s the fight I bring.

We’ve got another starred review for A CRUEL THIRST!!!! Thank you School Library Journal for this wonderful review! I couldn’t be more grateful.