Really excited to be on the Long list! Thanks so much @writingawards.bsky.social Well done to everyone who entered. #kidsbooksuk

There are many positives to writing picture books in prose, free from the shackles of scansion and meter. Discover how well-crafted prose can create captivating picture books that publishers can sell at home and abroad. kate-walker.co.uk/2024/12/09/t...

I'm so honoured that @annalieseavery.bsky.social has included me with the wonderful @cathleenlkelly.bsky.social in her amazing The Wycherlies! Make the most of Yule by treating yourself to a pre order!

Oh Wicked is SO good! Cynthia Erivo is amazing! So immensely talented! Even her freckles are micro braids were gorgeous. But her singing is so so spectacular! Watch it! #wicked #cynthiaerivo

I've not seen #wicked movie yet but just the soundtrack version of Defying Gravity is so beautiful. Cynthia Erivo's vocals are utterly amazing. Combined with Arianna Grande it's fantastic. What talented singers. In awe.

This book is not out yet but do preorder. It is wonderful. Drawing the reader right from the beginning. I loved it @annalieseavery.bsky.social is brilliant #thewycherleys #yafiction #ukkidslit

Feeling ropey. Brain so foggy it's like the moors in Wuthering Heights. Hope it clears before my planned writing day tomorrow. #writingcommunity

To celebrate the writing community here, I'm offering a free critique to unagented children's writers. I was helped by kind @amysparkes.bsky.social who mentored me. Like, share & follow with a gif that represents your ms. I'll crit a PB or chapter one of CB or MG. #kidsbooks kate-walker.co.uk/about/

On every platform there are odd men who follow, who I don't know and have no shared interests with. If you are part of the writing/ publishing community, hi, good to see you. Let's share book talk. But if you're just looking for women please jog on.

God what have you done? This is so cool. I love the pink pony! Iconic.

Ooh! This book is gorgeous 😍. Lucky to get a proof copy and honoured that @annalieseavery.bsky.social made me one of her witches! Wow! #kidsbooksuk

Very excited! Thank you so much!

It's the final week of Winter Writing Cheer! Thank you to everyone who has entered draws, bought tickets, & shared posts. For week 4, I'm offering a session on PITCHING! Monday 19th February, 7pm Tickets £10 - going to Alzheimer's Research UK www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winter-wri... #KidLitUK #UKKidLit

Really delighted to be on the Shortlist! Exciting! Thanks so much 😊 xxx

Just a reminder that this 6 week live online course is running soon. It covers everything you need to know about chapter books plus pitch to an industry pro. Tickets £75. Thanks! #UKKidlit Writing for Children: Chapter Book 6-week course Tickets, Tue 9 Jan 2024 at 19:30 | Eventbrite

If you write fantasy or magic for children, you might like to check out my article in this month's issue of Writing Magazine (January 2024). Lots of tips on blending magic and logic to make your story sparkle. #KidLitUK

This course had sold out but sadly a participant had to pull out yesterday. So there is one space available if anyone would like to come. Starts Tuesday.

***WINTER WRITING CHEER 2024*** Starts tomorrow! If you write for kids, keep your eyes open every Monday in January. Writing Cheer aims to: 1) help writers with opportunities 2) raise £1000 a year for Alzheimer's Research UK More info: www.storygodmother.co.uk/index.php/op... #UKKidLit #KidLitUK

Week 1 of Winter Writing Cheer: Helping writers, beating dementia. I'm offering a discounted webinar (£10!). 8 Ways To Use Setting. THURSDAY 18TH JANUARY 7.30PM. All money raised (except Eventbrite admin fee) to Alzheimer's Research UK. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-fo...? ♥️ #UKKidLit #KidLitUK

This is a fabulous course if you are new to writing chapter books 🖊️

The lovely Amy is giving back to writers and raising money for charity again! Keep your eyes peeled for the fantastic opportunities! #amwriting #Childrensbooks

Christmas 🎄 meets Halloween 🎃 on our stairs! Kids love all decorations! #Christmas #Halloween #kids

Three full MS read for three talented author friends done and feedback given. Now my notebook and pen are out ready to tackle my work! #amwriting #amediting #amreading #WritingCommunity #childrensbooks

Definitely apply!

Plodding here when I should be tucked up reading. Harrumph.

The rain is lashing. My plans are cancelled and I'm eager to dive into my imagination and edits! Procrastination is whispering in my ear about housework but I'm just not listening. Get ready MS I'm going in! #amwriting #amediting #childrensbooks #WritingCommunity

**OPPORTUNITY FOR WRITERS*** Excited to offer the first ever Leaps & Bounds Day - 5 masterclasses at £45. Sat 18th November. www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../leaps-an.... Hooked!; Mastering Midpoint; Setting - £27 www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../leaps-an.... Character Baggage, Creating Tension - £18 #KidLitUK

An update of some cracking recent reads: davidbarkerauthor.co.uk/reading/ Murder On The Farm @katepoels.bsky.social Loki book 3 @louiestowell.bsky.social Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell #mustread PS Why not check out my books while you're on my website? 😁📚👍

The rain is pouring. But my gorgeous daughter decorated a notebook for me. So today I'll be snuggled up writing stories.

Happy Halloween! Here's a little ghost pic from my daughter, my little Mooshy Room, who lets me post her art experiments on my website. Xxxx