Can someone explain to me how this is real life? 🤯🥹 Less than a month until my first out-of-state author fair, and somebody seriously needs to pinch me. 🤏 #WritingCommunity #writers #authors #festival #books #readers #kidlit #writerslife

Oh, you mean my entire personality represented in a meme? 🫣🤓🫠✍️ #WritingCommunity #writers #authors #writerslife

Call me an overachiever! 😉🥰📚 #WritingCommunity #readers #bibliophiles #books

I added 358 new words to my WIP, and I'm finally feeling a little better about the muddy middle. I've got a long way to go, but something is better than nothing. 💪 #WritingCommunity #writers #authors #amwritingfantasy #kidlit

#WritingCommunity, the work we do is so important. And nobody can write the same perspective as you! Take courage as you draft your stories. Your words can change someone else's life for the better. 🥰✍️ #writers #authors #fiction #worldview #empathy

Don't come at me. I didn't make the meme! 🤣 #WritingCommunity #writers #authors

Yesterday, while we were driving, my 3 y/o daughter turned off her tablet so she could hear the song All Star by Smash Mouth better, and if I'm being honest, I feel like I'm winning at this parenthood thing. 😎🎵 #WritingCommunity #parents #winning #rockon

Happy Valentine's Day to my fellow #bibliophiles! 😘📚 #WritingCommunity #books #readers

Tomorrow (2/14) is the last day to submit work for Issue 9: Mystery! 🔍 Lit Kids accepts writing, art, and photos from 5-13 y/o kids. Don't miss the chance to have your creative work published! Keep shining! ✨ litkidsmagazine.com/submissions #parents #teachers #librarians #kidlit #emag #submissions

Which are you in your relationship? 🥰😈 #WritingCommunity #valentines #relationships #bloodthirsty #love

You won't want to miss our new interview with author and librarian @stephcherrywell.com about their writing process and love for books! Please follow Steph, share their blog feature, and keep shining! ✨ www.litkidsmagazine.com/post/steph-c... #kidlit #authors #writers #librarians #blog #interview

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

Calling 5-13 y/o creatives! ☎️ Just a few days left to send submissions for Issue 9: Mystery! 🔍 Please send writing, art, and photos to our mentors by 2/14 for consideration. We can't wait to give your work a platform! Keep shining! ✨ www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions #parents #teachers #kidlit

Pretty darn accurate! 😅 #WritingCommunity #livingwithanxiety #stressovernothing

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

May I present our newly framed wall-art, some lovely depictions of Hamburg, Germany that originally belonged to my Grandma, who passed in June of last year. I'm filled with so many emotions when I see these pictures, but their beauty is undeniable. 🥹 #family #art #inherited #bittersweet

I'm glad to report I added 825 new words to my WIP today. I can't guarantee I'll keep them, but at least they exist. Please clap for me. 🤓✍️ #WritingCommunity #writers #authors #amdrafting #amwriting #icraveapplause

Skipping-paragraphs-because-I'm-excited is my middle name! 🤣📖 #WritingCommunity #readingcommunity #bibiliophiles #readers #books

Pick one (without context) and explain why. 🧐✍️📚 - Character driven OR - Plot driven #WritingCommunity #writers #authors #readers #books

Words matter, especially to children. The language we use (and subsequently believe) creates our reality. Speak positive words so hope can bloom. And write #kidlit in the same fashion, #WritingCommunity! 🥰 #parents #childhood #wordsmatter #bekind #spreadlove

Lit Kids still needs art and photos for Issue 9: Mystery! 🔍Do you know a talented 5-13 y/o kid? Please have them submit work by 2/14 for consideration. Our mentors are waiting with bated breath! Keep shining! ✨ www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions #parents #teachers #kidlit #emag #librarians

Time is running out to submit work for Issue 9: Mystery! 🔍 Calling 5-13 y/o kids! Please send writing, art, and photos to our mentors by 2/14 for consideration. The clock is ticking down, and we can't wait to see what you've got. Keep shining! ✨ www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions #parents #kidlit

We love Rebecca's first book. Nova's story is amazing, full of love, found family, and just a touch of magic. www.apbooks.net/product-page...

Three years ago, my debut, The Painter's Butterfly, flew out into the world. 🥹Holy moly, a lot has happened since. If you haven't read The Painter's Butterfly and you enjoy magical middle grade adventures, please add it to your TBR! 🙏📖 www.goodreads.com/book/show/61... #kidlit #readers #middlegrade

Calling 5-13 y/o creative kids! ☎️ Please submit writing, art, and photos for Issue 9: Mystery by 2/14. 🔍 We need your help to curate this issue. Our mentors love spotlighting your talent. Keep shining! ✨ www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions #parents #teachers #kidlit #emag #librarians #submissions

For all the #bibliophiles who live under a rock (like me)... did you know stores now sell miniature books? I'm late to the game, but I foresee a new obsession on the horizon. Who's with me? 😍📚 #books #miniature #collectibles #fortheloveofbooks #readers

Correction. Things *all people* should hear more often. 🥰 #WritingCommunity #writers #authors #positiveaffirmations

An oldie, but still accurate. 😅 #WritingCommunity #writers #authors #guilty

What is something you wish you could go back and tell your younger self at the beginning of your writing journey? 🤔✍️👀 #WritingCommunity #writers #authors #wisdom #advice

Do you know a talented 5-13 y/o? 👀 Lit Kids is open to submissions for Issue 9: Mystery through 2/14! 🔍 We especially need photos and art to round out our issue. Please point kids to our site for more info. Keep shining! ✨ www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions #parents #teachers #kidlit #emag

Spoiler alert, #WritingCommunity: I don't really know what I'm doing. ✍️🙃 (But I feel like I might be in good company. 🤞) #writers #authors #impostersyndrome

My winter goals may be small, but they make life worth living. 🥰❄️ #WritingCommunity #bekind #read #noticebeauty

Calling 5-13 y/o #writers, #artists, and #photographers! 📣 Lit Kids needs submissions to round out Issue 9: Mystery! 🔍 Please send work by 2/14 for consideration. We can't wait to spotlight your talent. Keep shining! ✨ www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions #parents #kidlit #emag #teachers

This is how we make the world a better place. 🥰 #WritingCommunity #bekind #compliments

Share a book from your childhood that had a lasting impact on you. 👀🤔📚 #WritingCommunity #writers #authors #readers #kidlit #childrensbooks

Imagine how different the world would be if this was society's main goal! 💜 #WritingCommunity #selfcare #timetoslowdown

Lit Kids needs HELP! 🤓 So far, we have some excellent submissions for Issue 9: Mystery, but we're in dire need of art and photography to include. 🔍 5-13 y/o kids may send work by 2/14 for consideration. Please spread the word and keep shining! ✨ www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions #parents #kidlit

Small efforts add up, #WritingCommunity! Just saying. ☺️ #writers #authors #consistency #smallhabits

Calling 5 to 13 y/o #writers, #artists and #photographers! ☎️ Lit Kids needs your help! Please send your creative work for Issue 9: Mystery by 2/14. 🔍 We can't wait to spotlight your talent. Keep shining! ✨ www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions #parents #teachers #kidlit #emag #librarians

Read and believe! 🥰 #WritingCommunity #writers #authors #selfcare #alreadyenough #justincase

What a plot twist! 🪢 Lit Kids extended the submission deadline for Issue 9: Mystery through 2/14! 🔍 5-13 y/o kids, send your best writing, art, and photos for consideration. Keep shining! ✨ www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions #parents #teachers #librarians #kidlit #emag #submissions

Call me curious! 👀🤔✍️ #WritingCommunity #writers #authors #ellipsis

I feel this with every particle of my soul. #WritingCommunity, our work is important. Books mean everything. Keep writing even when it's hard. 📚 #writers #authors #books #readers

Where's my millennial tribe? 👀🫠 #WritingCommunity #youngorold #gettingoldereveryday

Calling creative 5-13 y/o kids! ☎️ We're extending the submission deadline for Issue 9: Mystery until 2/14! 🔍 Please send writing, art, and photos to our mentors for consideration. We'll be on the lookout. Keep shining! ✨ www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions #parents #kidlit #emag #teachers

Our new interview with Irish writer-illustrator @oisinmcgann.bsky.social is enlightening for artists and authors alike! Please read, share, and give him a follow to promote his marvelous work. Keep shining! ✨ www.litkidsmagazine.com/post/ois%C3%... #kidlit #writers #authors #artists #illustrators

Pretty please! 🥹 I need some photography therapy. #WritingCommunity #photography #pictures #eyecandy

Calling talented 5-13 y/o kids! 📢 We still need writing, art, and photos for Issue 9: Mystery! 🔍 Please submit your work by 1/31 for consideration. Our mentors are waiting in total suspense! Keep shining! ✨ www.litkidsmagazine.com/submissions #kidlit #parents #teachers #emag #librarians

What is your definition of happiness? 👀😊 #WritingCommunity #writers #authors #happiness

These suggestions left me feeling all warm and fuzzy. Save this list for the next time you're feeling anxious and overwhelmed! 🥰 #WritingCommunity #selfcare #copingstrategies #mentalhealth