ICYMI: DVpit, a pitch event for marginalized creators from historically underrepresented communities, is coming back on Bluesky on October 8th, 2025!📚❤️ See the quoted post for just a sample of the agents and editors excited to participate! Polish up those manuscripts this summer! #writersky #booksky

The #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train starts NOW & lasts all of Dec. 21-23 EDT 🚂Write a new PB draft 🚂Shout 'DONE' on this post (or the original tweet) 🚂Add your name to the Critique Train Google doc: tinyurl.com/CritiqueTrai... 🚂CELEBRATE! 🎉 🚂FAQ: tinyurl.com/CritiqueTrain Good luck ✨✨

Most of my books are free on Amazon all week! With much love and gratitude, wishing you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving 🙏

Writers row at the Miami Book Fair was fabulous! Thank you to everyone who stopped by!

This week's newsletter is all about a Nano alternative. NonoNano - mailchi.mp/4914107fbb74...

Applications for the #12x12PB scholarship program will open in just a couple of days on November 1st! Get your #picturebook ideas out of your head and onto the page with the support of the world's friendliest #writingcommunity. Sign up for our newsletter to get more info! bit.ly/12x12newsletter

I’ve added the lovely LitSharkMag… and now there are 44 children’s magazines looking for short stories, articles and poems. loupiccolo.myflodesk.com/freeguide #kidlit

I've updated my list of Tips For New Bluesky Users (& have included that template for Bluesky cover images): debbieohi.link/bluesky-tips Link is currently also in my profile bio, for easier ref.

I just signed The Authors Guild open letter to generative AI leaders re: obtaining consent, credit, and fair compensation to writers for the use of copyrighted materials in training AI. If you'd like to find out more info and add your name, see actionnetwork.org/petitions/au...

The Bluesky #kidlit community is growing! Here's a list of authors, illustrators, educators, librarians, and publishing professionals to follow: https://shorturl.at/AKLST And here's how to add yourself to the list: https://forms.gle/78Cz3ETu4xo4qsNdA