I did a school reading at an elementary school for Read Across America week. The students wanted to know about my other stories. I told them about my #cozy middle grade #fantasy. So many of them said they would love to read it. Hint hint, nudge #editors. Kids are wanting comfort reads. #kidlit

Workshopping this idea… HOT ROD meets VAMPIRES What happens when puberty turns you into a vampire with rockstar abilities? #ya #paranormal

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our Second Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 26, 2026. 🎉🎉🎉 Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying. Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...

She’s an English professor whose hopeless romantic heart left her broken. He’s a late bloomer HS band director who’s ready for love, full of dad jokes & a heart of gold 💛 - Grumpy vs Sunshine - Shakespeare - Pop Culture - Autumn Vibes - Band Nerd - Theatre Geek #Questpit #A #R #AG #W

If any #editor is looking for a fun, spooky, fast paced, MG #paranormal #mystery that takes place at a county fair with a ghost girl causing havoc, please let me me know. #kidlit

Offering Query Letter Edits! www.fiverr.com/s/DBe58No?ut...

You didn’t give up. You kept on writing. You might not have gotten an agent, or gotten a book deal, but that didn’t stop you. You were sad and depressed. Many times you fought through writer’s block. But you still wrote something. You fought back. You tried. This trophy is for you❤️ #author

Hey agents: I just sent out a big updated MSWL blast following my move from Holiday House to Peachtree. If I missed you, please DM with your email address and I'll get that to you! You can also find this info on the website linked in my bio 🎃👻

My 6th novel will go out on subs soon. Here’s hoping someone wants a fun middle grade paranormal mystery 👻 Small Spaces x Gravity Falls #kidlit #WritingCommmunity #spooky #middlegrade

If Gilmore Girls had magic… Studio Ghibli meets Anne of Green Gables Winnie, a 12-year-old magicless witch, hopes that spending the summer in her Nana's cozy small town will help her get through a recent family loss, find her voice, and discover her special magic. #QuestPit #MG #F #Cozy #OS

SMALL SPACES x GRAVITY FALLS Maddie & her friends want to enjoy the fair & eat fried Oreos, not see a ghost in the carousel mirror & be cursed. Now terrifying things are happening. If they don’t solve the mystery & break the curse, it might just break them. #questpit #MG #PR #MY #AG

Don’t miss the chance to attend a great kidlit conference on October 11th with fantastic speakers, giveaways, and submission opportunities, including to DREAM JAR PUBLISHING! See details at girlpowerhour.weebly.com #kidlit #childrensbooks #conference #publishing #submission

#Mswl: literary voice-driven middle grade w/a high-concept hook; speculative/fantasy or slice-of-life but I want to see gorgeous, engaging prose or verse; profound coming-of-age themes; and beautifully drawn characters. If it’s a heavier story, there should be love and hope reverberating throughout

Middle grade authors – the industry is looking for high concept, strong hook books, with a low word count. If anybody can figure out what that is, let’s let each other know. That way we can all write that and save this age group. Thank you.😅❤️ #kidlit #writingcommunity

I have a book on subs with 13 yr old MCs. I’d happily write to help this age group. It’s getting published that’s the tricky thing. phys.org/news/2025-07...

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Attention #Agents, #Editors, and #Authors of the #WritingCommunity and #BookSky! The next #MiseryPit is July 5, 2025 from 6 AM PST - 6 PM PST! See you then!

I’m taking a big step from writing middle grade to adult romcom 😅 But I love the vibes. Why is creating a Pinterest board so much fun? 😆🍁 Here’s to new beginnings… #romcom

THE GIRL IN WHITE X WRETCHED WATERPARK Maddie & her friends want to enjoy the fair and eat fried Oreos, not see a ghost in the carousel mirror & be cursed. Now terrifying things are happening. There’s a mystery to solve! If they don’t break this curse, it might just break them. #WIPPIT #MG #PN #M

Today is the day! Get to sharing those WIPs and have fun! Rules and hashtags are below. (I was asked for upmarket, so that is #UM). Remember to interact where you can, comment, like, repost. Remember, there is no AI allowed! Good luck, & happy sharing everyone! #WIPPIT #PitchDay

I wrote a Cozy Fantasy for kids! ✨💕🥧 How do these comps sound? #cozy #fantasy #kidlit #bookpitch Anne of Green Gables meets Studio Ghibli

I have so much fun creating pitch decks for my books on submissions! Here is the hook page for my middle grade fantasy - The Unwanted Prince 👑 #fantasy #kidlit #pitch

TOTORO X AoGGables X THE TEA DRAGON SOCIETY Winnie, a 12-year-old magicless witch, hopes that spending the summer in her Nana's cozy small town will help her get through a recent family loss, find her voice, and discover her special magic. #QuestPit #MG #F #Cozy #OS #AG

THE GIRL IN WHITE X WRETCHED WATERPARK Maddie and friends want to enjoy a week at the fair and eat fried Oreos, not see a ghost in the carousel mirror and be cursed. Now, bad things are happening to them at the fair. If they don't break this curse, it might just break them. #QuestPit #MG #PR #AG

I’m curious to hear from others about MG submissions. Labyrinth Road focuses on MG, with select YA titles. Lately most submissions I get have been YA. Are people feeling afraid to write or sub MG because of all the market challenges? I believe there will always be space for great MG novels & series!

These words never get old. #author #middlegradeauthor #paranormal #adventure

#kidlit friends tag a friend to tell them about our FREE #springflingkidlit contest with great prizes! Make sure to follow everyone in the thread. @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social & I can't wait to read your submissions. All info here: sites.google.com/view/springf...

This is a pinnable post for the MSWL (Manuscript Wish List) & Call For Art & Writing feed. Searches list of approved users for terms like #MSWL #CallForArtists #CallForSubmissions etc. More info & to check if you're on the feed here. Those in my Editors, Agents & Art Directors lists already added.

ELLA ENCHANTED X NEVER AFTER Banished as an infant because of a terrible fortune, Prince Frederick escapes his tower prison to prove his innocence by defeating a dragon that has stole the kingdom's gold in hopes that he can return a hero and be welcomed home. #QuestPit #MG #F #OS

THE GIRL IN WHITE X SMALL SPACES The scariest part about a ghost story is finding out it's true...especially when it's too late. 🏡 small town myth 💔 centuries old curse 🧙‍♀️ witches 🚶‍♀️ 13 yr old MCs 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 sibling bonds 👻 abandoned asylum 🍁 autumn vibes 🪦 cemetery ⏲️ ticking clock #QuestPit #MG #PR #OS

#questpit is tomorrow!

We are a group of #kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We are raising desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief efforts with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 28th. Please share: www.32auctions.com/organiza... Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social

#KidLitTip #1. Everyone says middle grade novels aren't selling these days, but who cares? Editors are still buying them, + tons are working. Think about the great mid grade writers--Horvath, O'Connor, Medina, Yee, Applegate. In 2 years Mid grade will be hot again. It's cyclical. Just keep writing.

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉 Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying. Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...

🗓️🖊️Mark your calendars! Our Search for a Storyteller competition is accepting submissions in February!📚 All the details of our competition with @arvonfoundation.bsky.social can be found at https://buff.ly/42dCx54 We can't wait to see what you submit!

📖Ella Enchanted x Never After After banishment as an infant because of a terrible fortune, young Prince Frederick escapes his tower to prove his innocence by defeating a dragon that has stole the kingdom's gold in hopes that he can return a hero and be welcomed home. #Bluepit #MG #F #Hu #OS

📖✨️Vibes: My Pal Totoro; Anne of GG, and The Tea Dragon Society Winnie, an 11 yr old magicless witch, hopes that a summer with her Nana in Starlight Hollow will help her get past her recent loss and find her magic. #bluepit #MG #fantasy #cozy #OS

My author trophy for the year:

Writers, it’s official one month to #P2Ppit! The first pitch event of 2025📚🎉 See the updated list of literary agents who have indicated interest in participating ⬇️ Hope you’re setting up those pitches😇 #WritingCommunity #amquerying path2pub.wordpress.com/p2ppit-path2...

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES x THE TEA DRAGON SOCIETY 11 yr/old Winnie is a magicless witch waiting on her powers when she visits her baking-loving Nana's cozy small-town in hopes to find happiness, despite her recent loss, and her magic. #HoliPit #MG #Fantasy #Cozy #SUB

What is everyone currently working on? My WIP is a middle grade paranormal/mystery with humor. #wip #author

Seasonal MG books to cozy up with this holiday season, curated by @halliechriswrites.bsky.social #kidlit #middlegrade #amreading fromthemixedupfiles.com/seasonal-mid...

Authors on subs:

How am I supposed to wait till Thursday to eat this. 😋 I like extra pecans.

Publishers are still looking for standout MG & PB w/high-concept hooks, but yes, it’s generally a tough time right now for #kidlit. Specifically for MG, it can help to have shorter more accessible lengths (<200p), illustrations or a story that lends itself to illustration, and a hook-y premise.

This applies to acquiring editors too. When I say a submission (agented or unagented) isn’t right for my list…I truly mean it. I have my own tastes, but I also carefully curate what I acquire and know what my publisher can best sell. So the rejection isn’t a dig on the author’s writing or story.

Great encouragement here for MG authors—and yep that was me the editor giving the “slow burn” speech! Proof here of its truth! teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2024/11/20/s...

In honor of rebuilding the #kidlit #YaLit community here, you can AMA! -comment by Fri, Nov 22 5:00 ET with a question about publishing, craft, the industry, etc - silly, funny questions welcome! -No pitching allowed. Let’s save that for future pitch events -limit to 1 question per person