Great opportunity to win an ask me anything give away. #writesky, #writing

Patterns sound very familiar.

Chapter Break www.chapter-break.com?r=563bb7&utm...

Great @apnews.com story about typewriters in the classroom. FYI creatives--writers, illustrators--should know that AI can't be copyrighted. Nice to see humans doing it for themselves. #writing #writesky #AI apnews.com/article/type...

“The Librarians” showcases librarians’ unwavering commitment to the First Amendment despite unceasing harassment and death threats in their advocacy of books in school board and town hall meetings.” @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

Interesting strategies for #debutauthors #writesky, #writingresources

the natural thing - my latest Substack poem and commentary on doing what comes natural #poetry #poem #substack open.substack.com/pub/francoam...

We are super excited to have @loveleemonicaa.bsky.social coming for a MG workshop. This is a terrific opportunity to get tip-top editorial and market feedback on your opening chapters! Open to non-members too! app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh... @contextliterary.bsky.social

"I want unlikely friendship novels with heavy plot and a feel-good ending." Carly Watters #MSWL psliterary.com/submissions/

The journal Cultural Studies of Science Education (CSSE) is looking for a Co–Editor-in-Chief. Application details in the link. #editor #academia #Science #job link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Writers can never be lonely: they have a whole cast of characters living in their head. 😀 #writers #author #indieauthor #writing #creativewriting #amwriting #writerssupportingwriters #writesky #writingprompt

Start Today: A Children’s Author’s Advice on Writing, Revising, and Staying True We asked Jan some of the most important questions about creativity, perseverance, and more! Read all her advice on our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog #amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity #writing #author

picturebooksummit.com/wp-content/u... Tips for trimming your PB wordcount from Picture Book Summit #freewritingresources #writesky

writershelpingwriters.net/2026/03/winf... Today Only---#writingcontests, #freewritingwresources, #writesky

Something's coming to your inbox. Stay tuned to find out! Some clues to tide you over: ✉️🙈💞💔 #themanuscripteditor #writingcommunity #writershelpingwriters #writingadvice #writingtips #writingcontest #writingprompts

#writershelpingwriters #authoradvice #writingadvice #writingcommunity

www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha... What TN plans to do instead of investing in homes for foster kids.

Great piece from AP - appreciate that it brings in the compounding climate risk in the region. apnews.com/article/iran...

Study: "Every stage of the plastic lifecycle contributes to human health threats including global warming, air pollution, cancer, and disease, with primary plastic production and plastic burning causing the greatest harm." 🌎🧪 www.ehn.org/plastics-hum...

Due to high utility costs (WAPA) many VI residents do not have air conditioning.

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#SCBWI members don't miss @randomhousekids.bsky.social editorial director Sara Sargent's workshop to Bewitch Your Pitch. ##freewritingresources #writingcommunity #writesky

Attended an @scbwimidsouth.bsky.social webinar and writers/illustrators listed favorite #freewritingresources. Sharing an easy one. www.merriamwebster.com #writingcommunity

When we are angry or depressed in our creativity, we have misplaced our power. We have allowed someone else to determine our worth, and then we are angry at being undervalued. —Julia Margaret Cameron

Our new blog post features #kidlit author @laurastegman.bsky.social as she chats about her writing process and awesome MG trilogy. Many thanks for your wisdom, Laura! Please share the interview, follow her on SM, and keep shining! ✨ www.litkidsmagazine.com/post/laura-s... #writers #authors #blog

In this PBSummit Podcast episode, Angela Dalton and Julie Hedlund give their best tips on what NOT to do when writing a picture book biography. picturebooksummit.co... #amwriting #amreading #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky #podcast

My new childrens' book: "The Gallaudet Eleven: The Story of NASA's Deaf Bioastronauts" is coming soon! I just received my contributor copies (way too many 😂) Written by @kerryomalleycerra.bsky.social , illustrated by me, it tells a true story from Deaf history. #kidlit

Thx @svtworks.bsky.social for sharing this post

So true. #writesky

#Febchantment in the grounded MG fantasy I'm writing the natural world's superpowers are enhanced and local folklore beings are characters in the real world setting. #writingcommunity #writesky

That mood when there's just absolutely no one who can stop you from having a terrific day 🌞🔋 #Lacrosse | #WLMU20C

Reposting this for all our fellow writers out there querying in January. Keep your head up! A new year is a perfect space for new opportunities, and querying is one of the pathways to get there. :) #amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity #fiction #writing #writerscommunity

New issue of #writeagent drops THIS Thursday 2/19! Sign up at serarivers.com #newsletter #literaryagent #writingcommunity

This Friday! Who's ready to meet our annual contest #RevPit editors? In the coming weeks, each will host an #AskEditor session where you'll be able to ask about their wishlist, editing process, and more!

Illustrator in our area @scbwimidsouth.bsky.social meet-up shared that his recent book about horses encouraged a child to not only try riding, but she loved it so much, that she enrolled in lessons. Creativity matters. Creativity can change lives. Fight rage-baiting #choosejoy

Boys aren't reading at the same level as girls. This impacts critical thinking and test taking for K-12 students. The @psychologytoday.bsky.social shares strategies for families. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/read...

Can everyone agree that society needs a new normal? 💯 #WritingCommunity #slowdown #selfcare #timeforwellness

Lit Kids needs YOU to submit work for Issue 9: Mystery by 2/14! 🔍 We accept writing, art, and photos from 5 to 13 y/o kids, and our mentors can't wait to feature new talent. Keep shining! ✨ www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions #parents #teachers #librarians #kidlit #emag #submissions

You could be a pioneer of *3* literary genres (horror, science fiction, dystopian fiction) and critics will still call your writing “overwritten,” “ridiculous” and “the offspring of a diseased imagination” You’re never gonna please everyone, so just write the stories you want to write anyway! 🙏

Join YABC for an #excerpt and #giveaway of James Ponti's #newrelease #Mglit CITY SPIES: EUROPA! yabookscentral.com/spotlight-on... #spies #action #foundfamily #art #history #geopgraphy #teamwork #series #freebook #entertowin

Out today on The We Bleed Orange and Black podcast @webobpodcast.bsky.social ... I talk MG horror with host @carterwroteit.bsky.social and @allyoutthere.bsky.social!!!! Go hear me ramble incoherently...I am delightful. webobpodcast.com/2026/02/09/e...

The February 2026 Publishing & Other Forms of Insanity newsletter is out! Submission calls, free writing contests, literary agents, publishing opps & more! (It's free!) #writingtips #amwriting #publishing #writing #pubtip #WritingCommunity eocampaign1.com/web-version?...

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Didn’t send in your materials in January? No worries! We’ve extended the deadline for ALL FOUR writing contests to February 10, 2026. Info and entry here: tinyurl.com/wdwcontestsj... #MG #romance #writing #author #thriller #fantasy

Welcome to #SundaySnips! A once-a-week prompt game for writers hosted by myself and @hookandquillpress.com It's the season of love! Who are your characters yearning for? #WritingCommunity #Writingprompt #Writesky #HQpress

Hey, #writingcommunity, @writingdaywksp.bsky.social contests are extended to Feb. 10. Dust off that middle grade manuscript. Not #kidlit, options for adult genres, too. MG judged by @morganchughes.bsky.social www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog/first-p...

Powerful thoughts from @jefftweedy1.bsky.social on @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social on finding inspiration in "anything that reminds you not to postpone joy--" For creatives or anyone struggling today. #ChooseJoy Full interview here www.cbsnews.com/news/jeff-tw...

Open letter from the planetary science analysis groups (AG) chairs planetarynews.org/Documents/26... ☄️🧪🔭

My art director, Laurent Linn, is no longer at Simon & Schuster Children's. I found out on Wed. I can't post more about it on social media because (1) my feelings are too big right now, and (2) I don't want to post something I later regret. cont'd www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #KidLit

Interesting writing advice from Kurt Vonnegut. Sounds almost simplistic, yet many forget it. #writing

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