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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

This is my first #PBParty, and I’m excited to participate in the fun! Best of luck to everyone who entered! If you wrote and submitted anything, it’s a huge accomplishment.

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

I have two free nights at my disposal and want to watch some good movies. Thinking about checking out some Robert Eggers or similar type films. Anyone have any recs? Other genres I like are sci-fi and horror.

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Hi, my name is Daniel, and I over analyze almost everything. (this post included)

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Diana Delosh - illustrator @dtdelosh.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Art Directors, Editors, Designers: Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! My #illustration specialty: animal characters. Represented by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social of The SeymourAgency. Portfolio: dianadelosh.com #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #illustrator #illustration #kidlit

My ink, watercolor, pencil and digital illustration of three animal friends; porcupine, beaver and skunk tasting the first snow flakes of winter. They are standing by rhododendron bushes by a bare tree. Diana Ting Delosh, illustrator • Storyteller, diana delosh.com represented by Lynnette Novak, The Seymour Agency
© Diana Ting Delosh

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

For #kidlit picture book authors: do you add page numbers to your manuscripts so that agents can get a sense of how you want the story to be laid out, or do you let the agent/pub/illustrator work that out as they please? #writingcommunity

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

I'm looking forward to the QT shutdown tbh. I need to focus on getting my query letter as tight as possible to hit the ground running in 2025. #WritingCommunity #kidlit #amquerying

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

The #WritingCommunity and the #kidlit community are truly amazing places. I've learned so much from so many amazing folks. I'm truly honored to be here.

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The CAT Agency @thecatagency.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Children's book illustrators: character consistency is EVERYTHING in children's books. Can you draw your character from different angles? Different emotions? In different situations? Publishers need to know this.

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Being a dad will forever be my greatest honor.

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Christie Megill @christiemegill.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Kidlit illustrators, consider how your illustrations are creating emotional resonance in a story. Pay attention to the details. A shared smile between siblings, a stuffed animal clutched tight, a wayward sock, a band-aid on a knee—these small touches tell deeper stories.

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

I just found out I'm a longlist winner of the November 2024 Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest! Out of 1,576 entries I was one of 268 to be selected for the longlist. I'm pretty proud tbh, this was my first writing contest, and even though it was only 100 words, it was still very challenging.

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

I've been enjoying some time off-line this week. Time spent writing some, reading a lot, and easing into the holidays. I hope you all are having a great week. #WritingCommunity

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 16/12/2024

Updated my #Uplift custom feed: bsky.app/profile/debb... I hand-curate each post via @blueskyfeedcreator.com. If you enjoy this feed, pls Like, Pin and/or Share the feed above? 💙 Thank you!

Found object art featuring tip of a paintbrush dripping illustrated paint over an illustrated joy-filled girl who is standing with face upturned, eyes closed, blissful smile, with arms outstretched.

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

It’s always fun to find old story notes hiding in the back of drawers. These scribbles are from 2016/2017, and are the first inklings of what I hope to be a series of stories from a fictional island called Little Grove Key. #WritingCommunity #kidlit

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 14/12/2024

Me: [leaning in for a kiss] "Thanks for all you do for me." Barista: [leans back] “Ma'am, just pay for the coffee please.”

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

This isn't so much of a WIP as it is a someday story that is pouring out of me like molasses. I'm outlining, plotting, and toying with it as inspiration strikes, but sometimes I wonder if it is the one toying with me. #WIPPIT #A #SF

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

I'm not participating in #WIPPIT tomorrow, but I will hop in from time to time to support! Best of luck to everyone pitching!

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

I present to you the inspiration for “No!” in all her sassy, defiant glory.

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JABberwocky Literary Agency @awfulagent.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

As is tradition, we like to reflect on all that we've done and accomplished throughout the year with JABberwocky Wrapped ✨ We are eternally thankful for all of the clients, publishing professionals, and book lovers (🫵 you!) that make our work so fulfilling! awfulagent.com/jabberwocky-...

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JABberwocky Wrapped: 2024 in Review – JABberwocky Literary Agency, Incjabberwocky-logo

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SteelWorks Literary @steelworksliterary.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

To ring in the new year, SteelWorks Literary will open to unsolicited queries Jan 1-5, 2025! Scroll through to learn more about what Lori is hoping to find. QM link in bio above. #amquerying #amagenting #kidlit #picturebooks #PB #MG #YA #GN #illustrators #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #mswl

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

The more I delve into the publishing world the more overwhelming it can feel. There are so many great tools at your fingertips these days (I just signed up for Publishers Marketplace) but all this information can be A LOT. #WritingCommunity #kidlit #amquerying #amwriting

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Watching your children grow up is the most amazing thing you’ll ever see, but don’t blink or you may miss it.

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Are there any SCBWI members in here that are part of an online critique group? I'm a part of my local group but they only meet once a month. I'd love to find an online group that can meet more regularly to supplement the in person meet ups. #kidlit #writingcommunity #amwriting #amquerying #pb

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Question for the #writingcommunity: I saw tons of people with amazing mood boards/agent guides for #cheerpit. With #wippit coming up I want to do the same but am wondering how people do it?

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

I have 6 picture books in various stages of completion right now. One, "No!", that I LOVE and is being queried, two that are technically complete but need SOMETHING before they are ready to go out, and then three that are in WIP. #kidlit #pb #writingcommunity #amwriting #amquerying

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Anna Daviscourt @annadaviscourt.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Deep in the ocean, the ancient creatures stir. 🐠 #kidlit #ocean #painting

A gouache painting in a sketchbook of yellow, orange and red fish and eels swimming on a black background with subtle blue glow and white bubbles. Watermark : annadaviscourt.com

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JABberwocky Literary Agency @awfulagent.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Not that we're biased or anything, but we have the coolest team on the block 😎 For specific info about queries, please check out our agents' page on our website (linked in the starter pack description) go.bsky.app/JGivWcS

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Does anyone else in the #WritingCommunity have sci-fi, horror, AND #KidLit WIPs? On one hand I feel like I'm all over the place, but on the other I have these stories in my head and they need to get out. #amwriting

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

The Trop, our baseball team’s stadium, lost its top in a hurricane this past October, and I’m titling this photograph “t(r)opless.” Please laugh.

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Anne Brooks @annebrooksauthor.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

#PitTip from someone who used to ❤️ pitches for an acquiring publisher - mashups are everything!! If those caught my eye then I’m reading your pitch and most likely giving it a ❤️😁 #cheerpit #writertip #amquerying #ampitching

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Stephanie Wood Franklin @insertscenehere.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

THE INFINITE LIBRARY #cheerpit #w #sff There is a library that contains all the narrative in human history, and something is trying to destroy it. A group of agents, pulled from their own literary universes, discovers the plot - now what? Veronica loves It's A Wonderful Life and rum punch.

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Wow, #CheerPit was amazing. I so enjoyed reading all of the amazing pitches and meeting some lovely people all day. It was certainly the most fun I’ve had online in a long time. Thank you all and best of luck! - DK

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

"Over Yonder" #Cheerpit #A #T #SFF #W No one recalls the last time something remarkable happened on Mesa Grande. That is until, the planet's sheriff and deputy ride out to investigate a body. The only problem? The body is the deputy's. Xmas Song: "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer"

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Caitlin @awritingcaitlin.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

LIGHT FROM UNCOMMON STARSxARCANE When a god offers Lelia the life she’s always wanted in exchange for her help on a museum heist, she agrees with barely a second thought. But Lelia’s not used to consequences, and stealing a legendary relic comes with several. #CheerPit #Q #A #F Fav drink: hot cocoa

Photo collage of six photos surrounding the name Lelia Daniels in the center.

Top left: blurry twinkle lights
Top Center: reddish tea in glass mug
Top right: brunette woman wearing brown cardigan playing violin
Bottom left: violin
Bottom middle: red potion in a bottle
Bottom right: Stacked sheet music

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Niko Stevens @nikostevens.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

WILDERWOOD • Moving castles, haunted forests, dug up graveyards • Murder Club: Members include ghost hunters, aspiring doctors, and explosive enthusiasts • #ownvoices mental health, trans and BIPOC rep • Rivals to lovers? More like Christmas vs. Halloween (MLM) • 🌲👻❄️📼🔪 #CheerPit #Q #FM #YA

Dark Christmas mood board, showing statues covered in snow, a castle in winter, a blue window, dried orange Christmas decorations, a dark Christmas tree, a graveyard, and a ring of trees.

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

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Daniel Kahn @dpkahn.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

This is my first time participating in #CheerPit and gosh it's fun. I love meeting everyone and getting a glimpse into their work. Here's my first pitch, and I'm working on my second pitch now (it'll be #A #SFF #T #W 😉).

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Carlie @mrscarlielee.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

✨ I am not your muse ✨ The wife of a fading literary star discovers her husband has stolen her most private fantasies to write his comeback novel. 🌳 British countryside 📚Jilly Cooper vibes 🐕‍🦺 Horses and dogs 🌶️💕!! 🤣 #CheerPit #WF #Q #BookClub #A #Querying

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G.M. Gray @gmgray.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Metal Gear Solid x Dostoevsky x Existentialism When a world-weary gang enforcer meets a young hacker/cyber-weapon, their tentative friendship starts a chain reaction of events leading them to clash with the very structures of power of both wasteland and corp-state. #CheerPit #Q #A #SFF

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Linda Woods Taylor @lindawoodstaylor.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

THE BLACK PEARL #cheerpit #up A woman falls through a time loop—again—but must return to the past in order to save her husband and son from from a man who would go to any lengths, including murder, to silence this suffragette-turned-child-labor-activist. Loves ‘Norma Rae’ and rum-soaked fruitcake.

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