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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Shoutout to our amazing published grads! 🎉 Your hard work, dedication, and passion inspire us every day. Keep on writing! ✍️ #StudentSuccess #studentappreciation #getpublished #author #aspiringauthor #writingcommunity #amwriting #booksky #writesky

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

🥁 DRUMROLL.... 🥁 Our next contest is now open for submission! Deadline is September 30th! Good luck 🍀✍️ writingforchildren.com/ya-contempor... #writingcontest #contest #writercontest #writer #writesky #booksky #contemporaryfiction #fiction #firstpages #kidlit #win #prize #entertowin

Our next writing contest is now open for submission! This contest is for YA Contemporary Fiction First Pages. Deadline is September 30th!

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Sign up for our weekly newsletter and get curated submission links straight to your inbox! ✨BONUS: Receive our Submission Prep Package FREE when you join!⁠ ⁠ writersinstitute.lpages.co/icl-newslett... #writingcommunity #kidlit #amwriting #writesky #bookky #writersnewsletter #writingresources

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

"The adult figures in children's literature are also frequently outsiders or eccentrics in some way." - Pamela Paul Read the full blog post here: writingforchildren.com/can-you-have... #writing #blogpost #adultcharacters #characters #kidlit #writingcharacters #booksky #writesky

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Did someone say winners workshop!? Join us on August 5th for our ICL Bedtime Stories Picture Book Webinar. The winning entries will be read! 🔗Learn more here: writingforchildren.com/bedtime-stor... #writesky #booksky #writingcontest #writingworkshop #webinar #writingwebinar #bedtimestories

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Fill in the blanks below and post your favorite part in the comments 👇 or repost (and tag us!). 💬 Tag a fellow writer and see what chaos their creativity brings! ⁠ #WritingMadLibs #WriterHumor #Madlibs #MadLib #writing #writer #amwriting #fillintheblank #writermadlib #writesky #booksky

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Did you know that we host KidLit Writing Contests every year? 📚✍️ Spread the word and stay tuned for contest updates! ✨️⁠ writingforchildren.com/writing-cont... #kidlit #writer #amwriting #writingcontest #webinar #workshop #nonfiction #poetry #poems #picturebook #booksky #writesky

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Master your writing craft with ICL & @ifwwriters.bsky.social Manuscript Critique Services. 📝📚 We added more genres and lowered ⬇️ our prices! Learn more here: www.instituteforwriters.com/manuscript-c... #writesky #booksky #critique #critiqueservice #manuscript #shortstory #picturebook

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Plots are not straight lines. Straight lines are great for getting from one spot to another, but they’re dull. Let’s dive headfirst into the terrific twists & turns of plot! 🔀 writingforchildren.com/plot-terrifi... #kidlit #plot #writerscommunity #plottwist #storyplot #writesky #booksky

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

🌟Why choose the Institute of Children’s Literature? ⁠ From working with published authors to learning at your own pace, we offer everything you need to grow as a writer. 📚✨⁠ writingforchildren.com #writesky #booksky #writer #kidlit #kidlitcourses #childrensliterature #storytelling #yanovel ⁠

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Considering an online writing course/workshop?✍️📚 ⁠Including:⁠ • 10 self-paced workshops⁠ • 100+ mini lessons⁠ • PDFs, checklists & exercises to sharpen your fiction or nonfiction⁠ ⁠ www.instituteforwriters.com/product/revi... #revision #boksky #writesky #writincourse #writingworkshop

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Plot is merely a tool for story, a way of making the story important, memorable, and engaging ✍️ Read the blog post here: writingforchildren.com/welcome-to-p... #writing #writersky #booksky #writer #amwriting #plot #plotting #storyline #storyplot #writingcommunity #reading #story #writerslife

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Unlock your story's full potential with the 5 key elements of plot: Ready to build something unforgettable? 📚✍️ #icl #WritersLife #PlotEssentials #plot #storyplot #storywriting #novelplot #novel #writing #writesky #booksky

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

🚨 NEW Self-Led Course 🚨 Take your writing to the next level with Revision Power! Online at your own pace. ✍️📚 Includes: • 10 self-paced workshops • 100+ mini lessons • PDFs, checklists & exercises to sharpen your fiction or nonfiction www.instituteforwriters.com/product/revi... #writesky #booksky

Revision Power: New Online Self-Led Course to help you confidently revise and submit. your work

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

“Original concepts” appear in so many submission guidelines that it implies originality is one of the key elements that publishers want. But what do they mean by “original concepts?" writingforchildren.com/what-do-publ... #booksky #writesky #writer #publishers #blogpost #writing #kidlit

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Writers are often asked where they get their inspiration, and that can be a really difficult question. Inspiration isn't a direct line. Let's dive into some inspiration methods! writingforchildren.com/bubbling-wit... #icl #writing #kidlit #childrenwriter #writer #amwriting #inspiration #writesky

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

It’s Plant Something Day! 🌱 We’re not just planting in the soil — we’re planting story seeds. 🌿✍️ What writing seed are you planting today? @ifwwriters.bsky.social #writesky #writing #writer #plantsomethingday #storyseeds #plantsomethig #Booksky

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

It’s important to work methodically through revision to keep problems as small as possible. So, let’s look at some important elements of revision! writingforchildren.com/abcs-of-revi... #writing #childrensliterature #childrenwriter #writer #kidlit #revision #abcs #revisions #writersky #booksky

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Summer is the perfect time to dive into a great book! What's on your TBR (To Be Read) list this season? 🌞📚 Drop your must-reads in the comments below—we're always looking for new favorites! 👇✨ #tbr #tbrlist #summereading #BookSky #writesky #bookrecs #summer #reading #reader #books #kidlit

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Revision can feel never-ending—but there's a method to the madness. 🌀 Check out our latest blog to explore when (and how) to know your revision is complete. 🔗 writingforchildren.com/revision-are... ⁠ #writersky #writer #writing #RevisionProcess#KidLitWriters #kidlit #manuscript #revision

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Revision: Are We There Yet? | Institute of Children's Literature

It can be tempting to be caught in a revision spiral. Let's consider the best way to be sure you're done with revising and ready to submit.

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Calling all writers! Want to stay in the loop on publishers currently open for submissions? Get industry news straight to your inbox! 📬✨ 🔗 writersinstitute.lpages.co/icl-newslett... #amwriting #writingresources #submissionready #writingopportunities #writesky

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

April is National Poetry Month! 📚✨ Whether you love haikus, sonnets, or free verse —what's your favorite type of poem and why? #poetrymonth #poetry #poem #nationalpoetrymonth #poems #poet #poets #haiku #elegy #sonnets #freeverse #blankverse #limerick #ballads #writersky

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Shy away from old-fashioned stereotypes, the more your story will feel fresh for today’s reader. Read the full blog post here: writingforchildren.com/writing-fema... #femalecharacters #characters #characterization #women #female #womencharacters #writing #writesky

Writing female characters — ICL Blog Post

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

St. Patrick's Day Prompt: You come across a green door on St. Patrick's Day and open it... in 10 words or less, what do you see? Comment below!⁠ 🍀🎩 #writesky #writingprompt #stpattysday #stpatricksday #prompt #amwriting #writingcommunity#blueskywriters

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

St. Patrick's Day Writing Prompt: If you found a four-leaf-clover, what would you wish for? Comment below!⁠🍀🎩 #writesky #writingprompt #stpattysday #stpatricksday #prompt #amwriting #writingcommunity#blueskywriters

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Free Toolkit, designed by Institute Instructors—experienced editors and published authors themselves—with you in mind! writingforchildren.com/writing-for-... #writesky #writertips #voice #dialogue #characterization #genreguide #genre #genres #formatting #checklist #kidlit

ICL's Free Writer's Toolkit full of Children's Genre Guides, Formatting Handouts, Punctuating dialogue, and more!

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Today, nearly everyone has heard of the Brontë sisters. These women were writing in a male-dominated field. Read our recent blog in honor of Women's History Month! writingforchildren.com/women-in-chi... #womenauthor #womenshistorymonth #womensmonth #femaleauthor #femalewriter #kidlit #writesky

Read our recent blog, Women in Children's Writing, in honor of Women's History Month!

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Writing for young minds is no easy feat—set the bar high and strive for greatness.✨📖 #WritingWisdom⁠ •⁠ •⁠ •⁠ •⁠ #writing #kidlit #writer #amwriting #writerquotes #writingquotes #quotes #writersky

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

You want a good professional, skilled agent. You also want an agent whose style will be a good fit with you, your personality, and your goals. Read full blog post here: writingforchildren.com/first-steps-... #writesky #writers #writingagent #writing #writingcommunity #writingblogs #blogpost

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Institute for Writers | Writing Courses @ifwwriters.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

1 MONTH left to submit to our New Beginnings Blank Verse Poetry contest! Deadline: March 31, 2025. Good luck and happy writing! ✍️⁠ Enter here: instituteforwriters.com/new-beginnings #writing #writingcontest #contest #poetry #poetrycontest #blankverse #blankversepoem #poet #writesky

IFW New Beginnings Blank Verse Poetry writing contest is open! Deadline: March 31, 2025

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

NEW contest open!✍️ Entries must be 600 words or less and aimed at young children ages 4-7. We can't wait to read your entries! Enter here: writingforchildren.com/bedtime-stories #writingcontest #writerscontest #kidlit #picturebook #picturebooks #writerksy #writingcommunity #writers #bedtimestory

ICL Bedtime Stories Picture Book Writing Contest is now open. Entries must be 600 words or less and aimed at children ages 4-7.

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Marcia Parks @mzparks.bsky.social · 01/10/2023

Celebrating Alvin Tresselt, graphic designer and author of #ChildensBooks, over 30 in all, collaborating with Roger Duvoisin on 17 of them. He was Dean of Faculty at the Institute for Children's Literature in Redding, CT. #kidlit

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Anne Marie Pace @annemariepace.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Kidlit folks, we can only build the community here if we post, repost, and respond. We can't just follow people and ignore it. I'm vowing to post once a day for the next week and respond to at least 5 Kidlit posts. Join me! #kidlit

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Sue (Susan Uhlig) she/her @susanuhlig.bsky.social · 06/12/2023

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