Announcing the date of our next event: JULY 13-19, 2026 This session will be open to all unagented authors. Get those manuscripts ready!

What are your writing goals for 2026? #writersky

New @publishingpals.bsky.social episode is out! We summarize trends we’ve heard talked about at webinars and conferences, an go over some #writingcommunity standards from #scbwi ‘s annual guide to #childrenspublishing ! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

New @publishingpals.bsky.social episode! This one is about A.I. ethics (spoiler, it’s not ethical) podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

Our interview with awesome literary agent and author @kellydhouse.bsky.social is out! We had a lot of fun asking our burning questions about author/illustrators and how self-publishing is viewed in the industry. www.buzzsprout.com/2533442/epis...

If you don’t know what to get the writer who has everything, try something from our holiday gift guide. lithub.com/the-literary...

New @publishingpals.bsky.social episode is out! This one is all about #writing conferences! Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

Maggie Stiefvater at Storymakers 2026!!! 💙

There are so many great #writer resources to help make writing your book a little easier. Check out some of our favorites on our latest episode. #booksky #writersky www.buzzsprout.com/2533442/epis...

Check out our latest podcast guest @katiedwyer.bsky.social on substack where she share amazing resources for picture book authors and illustrators. 🎨

In our latest episode, we chat with debut picture book author/illustrator @katiedwyer.bsky.social about how she got her agent, her journey as a self-taught artist, and nerd out over art styles. www.buzzsprout.com/2533442/epis...

Black really is the new pink.

THIS FRIDAY!!! Are you excited, #RevPit?! If you're gearing up to enter RevPit #10Queries, here's everything you need: ⭐Complete query letter ⭐First 5 pages of manuscript The query and first 5 pages will need to be uploaded to the form in one document and should be a standard manuscript format

Finally got around to adding the podcast link to my Linktree, too! open.spotify.com/show/0yfBhw7... For anyone interested in hearing all the things we wished we knew about the #kidlit / #publishing industry before we started #querying, check out the link or @publishingpals.bsky.social !

#DVpit 2025 is coming up! 🎉And we have over 70 agents & editors committed to participate in this pitch event for marginalized creators!🎉 ✍️Polish up those pitches before October 8, 2025 🔗And go to dvpit.carrd.co for more info #writersky #authorsky #booksky

If you’re in the publishing industry and have some wisdom to share, go ahead and reach out! We have 2 interview slots left for this years roster of episodes

HEY GN CREATORS! There's just ONE week left to prepare your pitch for the #KidLitGN gallery. Editors and Agents are adding contact info- they're getting ready for YOUR PITCH! We can't wait to see your stories. How to Pitch: kidlitgn.com/general-info... art : @bitingnclawing.bsky.social

👀 We are already lining up some exciting guests to join us in future episodes! Writers, agents, editors, illustrators, please reach out if you want to share the ups and downs of your publishing journey. #booksky #writers #writesky #amwriting

Episode 2 is out now! Suzanne and I talk about how to make your agent list and what to look for in an agent @publishingpals.bsky.social #publishing #kidlit podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

What's going on with middle grade? Agents and editors want shorter word counts, big hooks, and verse novels. Still tough times for contemporary and new authors. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

Our first episode is live! Meet Maria and Suzanne and hear about our journeys in the publishing industry so far. publishingpals.buzzsprout.com/2533442/epis...