The 3rd #kidlit4ceasefire is still going! You have another day or two to get your bids in on a ton of awesome items (including two critiques from yours truly). www.32auctions.com/KidLit4Cease...

Happy to see my spring haiku in The Dirigible Balloon! 🎈 ✨ #kidlit

At a writing conference today, so my annual reminder. If you book time to chat with editors or agents, and you’re pitching your work… just read your query. Don’t try to memorize things and put that extra pressure on yourself. It’s not an audition for a play, my friends.

My favorite weekend of the year at the Tucson Festival of Books! 📚 Even Olaf loves stories! ☃️ #kidlit

Interesting... ❤️

Love this advice… ❤️

💔🖋️ UPCOMING WEBINAR 🖋️💔 TRF agent #JesTrudel is hosting #Query Unrequited: Why I Didn't Fall in Love with Your Submission, a live webinar offering an honest, behind-the-scenes look at real queries and why they were rejected. 🔗 Register at WritingCommunity.ca

Excellent suggestions… ❤️

So helpful… ❤️

Open to queries! We’ve transitioned to Query Manager and are no longer accepting email queries. More info here: www.dunhamlit.com/how-to-submit #opentoqueries #literaryagent #amagenting

Such an opportunity… ❤️

Hey #amquerying fam, I will be opening up to queries tomorrow!😱 I have an updated MSWL here: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/mo... You will notice it is pretty similiar with some minor updates and that I am opening up to YA Mystery! The QM link is in my bio, I hope to see you in my box soon!☺️

Stay tuned... 👀

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I’ve donated a query and first 5 page critique to the People of Color in Publishing auction! Feel free to bid here: peoplecolorpublishing.betterworld.org/auctions/poc...

This nice post is about me (nobody was paid to write it!!!) - anyway it’s all true, I do dole out publishing advice on the tumblr. If you want to ask questions that’s great, but I beg you to look at the FAQ first — after a decade, many of them have been asked many times! 😘

What does working with a literary agent look like? I just posted a few insights on my website: writingcommunity.ca/what-working... #writingcommunity #amquerying #writers

GREAT explanation... ❤️

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Such a good point... ❤️

Writing is 10% words and 90% deciding which words don’t belong.

Love hearing this… ❤️

I'm now open to queries at querytracker.net/query/Michel... !! Do not send queries to my email as they will be deleted. I'm open until 10 pm EST on November 7th, accepting all Middle Grade and Young Adult. Also accepting Adult Mystery, Fantasy, Romantasy, Science Fiction and Horror.

Querying writers -- Please give yourselves some grace and stop fretting about a few silly typos in your queries. We probably won't notice them, we're not going to hold them against you, and if we DO hold them against you, you don't want to work with us anyway.

Even the title makes me smile!

Writers, mark your calendars! ✍️ TRF agent Jennifer Chevais will take one-on-one pitches at the online #2025SeattleWritingWorkshop. This is your chance to connect directly with an agent and share your project from anywhere in the world. Register here: theseattlewritingworkshop.com

CONGRATS to all... 🧡🧡🧡

Polish up your manuscripts and portfolios… After a terrific first 18 months at SWL, Lori is celebrating Thanksgiving by opening to queries! Swipe through to see what types of projects she's seeking to add to her exceptional list. #amquerying #amagenting #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #GN #MG #YA #NA

Love this reminder... ❤️

Querying friends, take note of this... ❤️

I'll be doing an #askagent TODAY from 2pm to 3pm CST! Bring your burning publishing/querying/writing etc questions and I'll do my best to answer! ☺️

Loved chatting with @juliefhedlund.bsky.social from @12x12challenge.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social conference. Feeling inspired! ✨

Only 11 days left! HALLOWEEN #Webinar & #Querycritique SALE! Link: serarivers.com/shop/ 🎃FROM MAYHEM TO MURDER IN #PICTUREBOOKS 🎃MASTERING THE MESSY MIDDLE 🎃$31 Query Critiques to 31 people (23 left!) #webinar #ondemand #sale #amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity #writingworkshop

And, I'm finally open again for queries!!!

Super excited to attend @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social Letters and Lines conference next weekend! Who's going? I'd LOVE to connect in person! #kidlit #SCBWI

Great info…❤️

Love this... ❤️

Mychal is perfect for this role! Exciting... ❤️

Woot, woot! 🎃 The #FallWritingFrenzy #kidlit competition rules and images are up! Check them out here: lydialukidis.wordpress.com/fallwritingf... #WritingCommunity #amwriting #amreading #competition #fall #writing #stories @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social

Excellent list…❤️

Love this reminder… ❤️

I’ve opened back up to queries! Please *only* use my Query Manager form or my query email. Anything sent to my main email will be deleted. I’m excited to dive into new work!! MSWL: www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/alev...

Less than a month until #DVpit, a pitch event for marginalized creators looking to find an agent & get traditionally published! Here's a reminder of the rules! For more guidelines & info go to dvpit.carrd.co See you all at DVpit on October 8th, 2025! #writersky #booksky

There is still time to sign up for @cowrite.bsky.social's Fundamentals of Writing for Kids and Teens on September 18! It'll be a lot of fun, and #amquerying authors there will be querying strategies and tips! Grab your spot today. www.cowritecollective.com/event-detail... #writingsky #amwriting

So much fun writing my entry for the #KidlitChuckleChallenge! 😀😂🙂 Thanks for hosting such a great contest! ❤️ @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social, @musingmommumble.bsky.social, @juliehauswirth.bsky.social , @brilawyer.bsky.social.

The American Library Association is pleased to announce that they are now accepting applications for the 2026 Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant. Learn more here: www.ala.org/news/2025/09... #EduSky #LibrarianSky

If you’ve ever gotten a pass that felt unfair—know that agents feel the sting too. We’re not rejecting you. We’re making hard decisions inside an imperfect system.

Top 5 reasons I reject picture book texts: 1. Too long 2. Writer doesn't leave room for the illustrator 3. Rhyme/meter off, cliche, or uninteresting 4. Too didactic 5. Lacks style and grace Watch the video to learn more about each point! #picturebook #pb #kidlit #querying youtu.be/RQSmhr2tZ6A

Great idea…❤️