I've said this before but I truly believe we could revitalize YA and kidlit overnight by switching to MMPB and paperback first. Kids want paperbacks! It is by far the biggest request I get from teen readers.

Open to queries on 2/16! Congratulations @madelynknecht.bsky.social! #query #newagent

She leaves behind two sons, 13 and 11 years old. The family has set up a GoFundMe to help the family prepare for the difficult road ahead. As the #RevPit community, we would love you to share any kind stories or interactions you may have had with Megan. ❤️ gofund.me/a7b6dda99

The last 3 episodes of Ironheart come out tonight 9pm ET/6pm PT. Tune in for what last week set up to be a crazy finale

I’m going to make a cute graphic later but the 1st day of Disability Pride Month seems like a good day to announce that my book is now available everywhere for pre-order. 😱‼️😍 It’s a romance novel that also unapologetically calls out ableism—oh, and everyone is disabled. 😌🫶🏻 tinyurl.com/3v2rxwbz

me and the concept of critical thinking in 2025:

Are we tuned in? Please support this project by watching it. I hope this leads to more YA adaptations in the future. #forevernetflix #lovie #forever

I don't know if I've said this on main but I work for the VA. We do more than most hospitals for less pay. And our employees for the most part rock. Kudos to this blogger.

Meet Madelyn Knecht @madelynknecht.bsky.social Madelyn is a #RevPit board member, literary intern and writer. This year, she is especially interested in queer stories with speculative elements in all age groups. reviseresub.com/editors/made...

Open to queries until February 28th 5pm CST querytracker.net/query/PageTu...

Happy Black History Month 🌺 I have a book coming out in less than 3 mos. It's been endorsed by Kiese Laymon, Bridgett Davis, and Jason Reynolds. Anticipated by WaPo, People, TIME, and others. Pre-orders are important so if you have the funds, consider a copy? www.harpercollins.com/products/zea...

- HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!

Forever Tune In #blacksky #booksky deadline.com/2025/01/fore...

Remember to diversify your shelves all 12 months of the year. If you need a place to start, start with adding Blood Moon to your TBR shelves:

Another #superbowl with the Kansas City Chiefs 🫠.

I wrote words!!!

Mark Andrews #BalitmoreRavens

I'm about to get back to writing words. Gotta channel this energy somewhere. #writing🌹

Looking to query in 2025? I've been in the trenches and I love helping other authors! I read queries for a literary agent daily, and I LOVE looking at how to make great stories sound more marketable + punchy 😍 I'll go over your query letter 2x for only $20! #amquerying #writers madheditorial.com

My dog is refusing to go outside. It's officially cold.

I know it's after the fact, but BEYONCE. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

It has been quite the year. Merry Christmas to all that celebrate. Or Happy Wednesday!

Why all the reboots?! Stop saying no to fresh ideas.

“Writers don’t write from experience, although many are hesitant to admit that they don’t. …If you wrote from experience, you’d get maybe one book, maybe three poems. Writers write from empathy.” — Nikki Giovanni RIP, genius…. #WritingCommunity #writing

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Struggling to be social.

To anyone else with severe food allergies, I hope you have a safe holiday season. It’s like running the gauntlet. Eat before going, don’t touch the food, wash hands often It’s okay to say “no” to offered foods.

Give me Louisiana!

I really thought it was almost 10 pm 🫠.

5 faves, 5 tags! Food: Buffalo wings Lemon Pepper/Mild mix Season: Summer/Fall Drink: Strawberry Vanilla Olipop Game: Sims Color: Black Tagging: @ameliajrivers.bsky.social @annalindsey.bsky.social @madelynknecht.bsky.social @bidishadas.bsky.social @karisselizabeth.bsky.social

Hey, how we doing? Are we doing alright after the holiday?

This fake dating romance won’t write itself. Send Help… #writing #writer #booksky

It’s been a long work week. But we made it Friday. 🫠

May the doors to traditional publishing open wider. 🤞🏾✨

Please read books. I’m begging you.

Keep writing what you want to see on shelves one day

Hey, 👋🏾 I should introduce the book I am hoping to get published. HEAVY IS THE CROWN is a YA Contemporary w/heavy romance. Comps: Bel Air X Princess Diaries but set in ATL. Filled with coming-of-age themes along w/secrets, legacies, old money, and complicated families. #writer #author #booksky

Hello! Melanin in YA is a database for all things Black in the traditional YA publishing space. That means you can find Black YA Authors, Literary Agents, Editors, Audiobook Narrators, Artists, etc... all in one place! Stay tuned for a site update just in time for the new year! melanininya.com

I make writing tools and share. I have several free on my site. I’m always open to suggestions on new ones to build. www.ameliarivers.com/writing-tools

What gif pops up when you type in your name?

Sleepy today, sleepy always

Meet November, from my YA Contemporary with heavy romance. @emcaysea.bsky.social brought the concept to life. 💐 #art #writingcommunity #commission

Blink, and the weekend is over.

I’m not letting dispair take up permanent residence in my spirit or my mind.

Awesome! Now is the time to diversify your feeds with Black authors and creators. 🫶🏾 go.bsky.app/2pribzv

"Let it all work out" 🎧