Who's going to enter Kaitlyn Sanchez's Fall Writing Frenzy contest? I AM! Here's the scoop: lydialukidis.wordpress.com/fallwritingf... @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @lydialukidis.bsky.social

So honored! Thank you Kaitlyn, Ciara, and judges.

2025 Spring Fling Kidlit contest: themaggieproject.blogspot.com La Danse du Printemps – The Springtime Dance One spring day in a forest in France, Giselle laid flowers where she and Mama once danced...

#kaitlynsanchez twitter.com/Ciaralovesbo... #Springflingkidlit #3entered Springfling Kidlit contest is open today through April 3rd. Enter for a chance to win exciting prizes and to connect with other writers.

Hey everyone! Check out these amazing authors and agents who are donating prizes to the 2025 Spring Fling Contest! sites.google.com/view/springf...

How could I not adopt a kitten that had the same name as my daughter? #cats #catsofbluesky

Did you enter the #PBParty contest yet? Don't let fear get in the way. Put yourself out there and make 2025 your year to shine. You have a little over 3 1/2 hours left to enter. Huge thanks to PBParty judge @staceybyer.bsky.social for this adorable, inspiring graphic. 💗

If you're an unagented writer or author/illustrator of picture books, I hope you'll enter the 2025 #PBParty contest. It has helped make so many agent and editor matches in the past...and we can't wait to see the magical matches that will happen this year. mindyalyseweiss.com/2025-pbparty...

A great round-up from Writer Beware.

It’s amazing what little things captures the imagination & takes you on an adventurous journey, living vicariously through a character conjured by the very same magical #Writing process. Be careful when placing a word on an empty page. Who knows where it might take you too…🤔😎 #WritingCommunity

‪Alison Stockham Author‬ ‪@alisonstockham.bsky.social‬ Now book 4 is done, I want to offer support to #querying writers-a 1:1 feedback session on your submission package. #IAmQuerying

Just over a week to go before I pick three #writers to help with their submission package. If you are querying #agents do apply! #WritingCommunity #iamquerying #authorlife

I constantly need reminding of this. I get in my own way everytime. #writing #writingcommunity #writerslife

#skypitch is TOMORROW. boringstorybook.com/skypitch/ #kidlit #picturebooks

Spring Fling Contest 2024! "Flora's Lantern" to be published April 1st themaggieproject.blogspot.com/p/spring-fli...

A love letter to the natural world! Enjoy my conversation with Leslie Barnard Booth plus GIVEAWAY!! patriciajfranz.com/blog-book-re...

New website design!

"Cat Asleep in Basket" 19th century. www.artic.edu/artworks/812...

I noticed this post & wanted to reply: Agents, what catches your eye in a pb submission? Are there specifics that make a ms stand out? Write a killer query letter (3 paragraphs, addressed to the agent, under 250 words) As for storytelling: hone your voice, be unique, understand the market needs.