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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We all know generative AI is a no-no when writing a book, but what about the murky areas? How much AI assistance is too much? #writersky #writingcommunity #editing

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

In the spirit of Book Week 📚 Who grew up in primary school reading these? What did I forget? (A certain boy wizard was definitely here, but I don't feel good about promoting him anymore.) #booksky #middlegrade #loveozmg

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Australian kidlit author with a complete manuscript ready to sub? Skip the slush pile by pitching direct at one of these amazing opportunities in the 2nd half of 2026. #writersky

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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

"Ich askid ChatGPT," Well Ich askid the stones, and the forest, and the starres, and the mountaynes, and the moone daunsinge above, and what thei seyde was learninge, and dreames, and growinge thinges, and makinge art, and a flawed honest worlde wher we talke to each othir and care about each othir.

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Gearing up for vollie Day 3 @byronwritersfest.bsky.social ! On Friday we needed hats and sunscreen, Saturday bucketed down and we needed umbrellas and gumboots ... what will today bring?

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Started the day with paprika on my porridge 🫤

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Now booking start of November and then we're in 2027 📚 #amediting #writingcommunity #ozkidlit

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Anyone ready to submit this month without an agent? These Australian publishers are open to unsolicited kidlit manuscripts in August 2026 (for Australian residents). 🌸 Make sure you check each publisher's specific submissions guidelines. #bookeditor #writingcommunity #ozkidlit

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

A few slots left for the rest of the year. Let's chat if you want to give your manuscript a boost before christmas! #kidlit #amediting #writersky

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

In it to #yin it Love the adrenaline rush of writing a short story over a weekend! @notquitewrite.com

'Submitted' poster for Not Quite Write flash fiction competition

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Thanks @asauthors.bsky.social for the brilliant panel 'The state of play for Australian Kidlit' last week featuring publisher Rachel from Magabala Books and authors Kate Temple and Sally Rippin. Here are just a few things I took away. (It's not all doom and gloom.) #kidlit #writingcommunity

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Now booking 📚 (geddit?) Let's chat if you want to get something going before the end of the year. #writing #editing #kidlit

Now Booking graphic with slots for months August to November

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

4 yr old came home from preschool ecstatic that he got THREE stamps of glory from the teacher (for being kind and helpful) and the others only got TWO. Oh for him to stay young and pure 💛

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

#amediting a middle-grade novel set in my local area, so it was a bonus to surf tonight with the protag's surf scene in mind, and to watch the sun set over the hinterland where the adventure story takes place ⛰️🌅🌊 (husband on foil in the photo) #northernrivers #bookeditor #writingcommunity #kidlit

Hazy sunset over waves with mountain range in background. Woman carrying longboard silhouette in foreground. Foil surfer lit up on a wave.

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Who is heading to the @cyaconference.com in brisbane in July? I'm so keen, just deciding whether to fork out for an in-person ticket or attend online... #kidlit #writingforchildren #amwritingYA

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Yay! I was hoping this vague post was about my story, and turns out it was 🔊🎧📟 ('backstreet' boys, for those playing along)

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warrior cop @wyattprivilege.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

I GET LOGGED OUT. BUT I LOG IN AGAIN

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Stoked to have made the longlist for this comp despite the judges' dislike for long titles 😇 @notquitewrite.com

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

4 yo currently says "gecko" for "echo". "Mum, I hear a little gecko in here! GECKO! GECKO!" 🦎

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Submitted to my first @notquitewrite.com flash fiction comp today. My tod is home sick with gastro, so it was written between offering icypoles, doing loads of laundry and to the soundtrack of Paw Patrol. A fun distraction!

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Pored over a picture book about space with the 4yo this morning. Nebulas, black holes and dying stars. Perspective. Spent the rest of the day feeling just slightly nihilistic 🫣🌌

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

This stack is called: childhood books that live rent-free in my brain. Notably absent: 🧚🏼‍♀️ the Fairy Realm (Charm Bracelet) series by Mary-Anne Dickinson 🐲 Deltora Quest series (also Emily Rodda) 🦔 Redwall series by Brian Jacques 🍃 Seven Little Australians (no notes 😭) #booksky #80schild

Stack of books: Secret Seven, Five on a Treasure Hunt, Tomorrow When the War Began, The Mennyms, Thunderwith, All in the Blue Unclouded Weather, Moonfleet, The BFG, Rowan of Rin, Comet in Moominland, Little House in the Big Woods

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Moira Donegan @moiradonegan.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Why do I have to pretend that I'm going to print something in order to save it as a PDF. Why do I have to engage in a little ruse.

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

How fun would a writer-editor speed dating event be! You could 'match' on genre/availability/vibe and go from there... #indieauthors #writersky #editorsky

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Multiple gastro notifications from daycare today. God have mercy on us all

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Dear writer, Don't put off a story 'for later'. If it's on your mind, it wants to be written now. Xo your friendly neighbourhood book editor #writersky #writingcommunity #indieauthors

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Soo. People writing books who also have little kids and day jobs - just, how? #writersky #writingcommunity #indiewriters

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Dear writer You don't have to write today. All you're allowed to do is read what you've already written. Good luck not tinkering/adding once you're there. This is a good way to trick yourself into sitting down at the computer/notepad/notes app. xo Your friendly neighbourhood book editor #writer

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Dear writer, Write your most vivid scene first! You don't have to write chronologically. If there's a scene jumping out in your head, get it written! You need to capture that energy while it's fresh. xo Your friendly neighbourhood book editor #writersky #writingcommunity #indieauthors

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Dear writer, This is your permission to write a truly terrible first draft. Don't stop and tinker. You can't edit a blank page. xo Your friendly neighbourhood book editor #writersky #writingcommunity

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

The Golden Compass!!! I'll never forgive anyone involved with that movie. I love the HDM books and was so excited to share that world and see it on screen. I did enjoy the HBO adaptation though 🐻‍❄️

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

I mean I love a good dystopian but everything feels too close to home / nothing can keep up with reality. Are we reading cosy comfort stories? Are we writing cosy comfort stories? #writersky #booksky

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Read some emails I can't unread, then cooked dinner for my kids. We are living in the strangest timeline

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Sirius Star 🍉 🍉 🍉 @siriusstar3.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Grace Tame has spent yrs standing up to abusers, while supporting victims & survivors. She exchanged a safe, quiet existence for one of consequence & impact. Right now she is being vilified by journalists, politicians, organisations. I stand with Grace - I hope you'll stand with her too! #Auspol

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📷 AustralianFemicideWatch.org

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

How long until the AI slop books on Amazon cannabalise each other to the point that only a single book is regurgitated, titled And Honestly? #writingcommunity #writersky

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Queensland writers, is there a virtual stream for this year's Genrecon? I can't see it on the website. I'm not tripping, I definitely got a virtual ticket last year!

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Sent a short story off for editorial feedback and omg the anxiety I felt before opening the email reply..! Even as an editor, being edited feels scary! (But it shouldn't. The feedback was kind, affirming and helpful... as it should be.)

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Where are the aussie aspiring/emerging writers at? I'd love to follow your journey from first line to launch party. Still in drafting stage of my wip and looking for inspo and connections... especially the whole writing around work/life/needy small people situation... 💕📚 #writingcommunity #writersky

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Jessica Hoadley @jhoadleyedits.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Ugh. Was really enjoying the indie authors scene on Threads but got my account disabled twice for being 'fake' (while using my real name, real photo, account linked to my personal social media... 🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️) with no ability to appeal or contact a person. The mind boggles. Anyway, here's to bluer skies!

Screenshot "we disabled your account; all your information will be permanently deleted"

Screenshot "why we suspended your account. we don't allow: using bots to create accounts; hiding your identity to mislead people"

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