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Kate Walker @katewalkerauthor.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Really excited to be on the Long list! Thanks so much @writingawards.bsky.social Well done to everyone who entered. #kidsbooksuk

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Kate Walker @katewalkerauthor.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

There are many positives to writing picture books in prose, free from the shackles of scansion and meter. Discover how well-crafted prose can create captivating picture books that publishers can sell at home and abroad. kate-walker.co.uk/2024/12/09/t...

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The Pros of Prose

We’ve all enjoyed sharing a rhyming picture book at various stages of our lives, from Julia Donaldson’s iconic The Gruffalo with beautiful scansion to Catherine Emmett’s waltzing …

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Kate Walker @katewalkerauthor.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I'm so honoured that @annalieseavery.bsky.social has included me with the wonderful @cathleenlkelly.bsky.social in her amazing The Wycherlies! Make the most of Yule by treating yourself to a pre order!

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Kate Walker @katewalkerauthor.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Oh Wicked is SO good! Cynthia Erivo is amazing! So immensely talented! Even her freckles are micro braids were gorgeous. But her singing is so so spectacular! Watch it! #wicked #cynthiaerivo

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Kate Walker @katewalkerauthor.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

I've not seen #wicked movie yet but just the soundtrack version of Defying Gravity is so beautiful. Cynthia Erivo's vocals are utterly amazing. Combined with Arianna Grande it's fantastic. What talented singers. In awe.

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Vanessa Harbour @nessharbour.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

This book is not out yet but do preorder. It is wonderful. Drawing the reader right from the beginning. I loved it @annalieseavery.bsky.social is brilliant #thewycherleys #yafiction #ukkidslit

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Kate Walker @katewalkerauthor.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

To celebrate the writing community here, I'm offering a free critique to unagented children's writers. I was helped by kind @amysparkes.bsky.social who mentored me. Like, share & follow with a gif that represents your ms. I'll crit a PB or chapter one of CB or MG. #kidsbooks kate-walker.co.uk/about/

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Kate Walker @katewalkerauthor.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

On every platform there are odd men who follow, who I don't know and have no shared interests with. If you are part of the writing/ publishing community, hi, good to see you. Let's share book talk. But if you're just looking for women please jog on.

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Kate Walker @katewalkerauthor.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

God what have you done? This is so cool. I love the pink pony! Iconic.

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Kate Walker @katewalkerauthor.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Ooh! This book is gorgeous 😍. Lucky to get a proof copy and honoured that @annalieseavery.bsky.social made me one of her witches! Wow! #kidsbooksuk

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Amy Sparkes @amysparkes.bsky.social · 29/01/2024

It's the final week of Winter Writing Cheer! Thank you to everyone who has entered draws, bought tickets, & shared posts. For week 4, I'm offering a session on PITCHING! Monday 19th February, 7pm Tickets £10 - going to Alzheimer's Research UK www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winter-wri... #KidLitUK #UKKidLit

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Kate Walker @katewalkerauthor.bsky.social · 16/01/2024

Really delighted to be on the Shortlist! Exciting! Thanks so much 😊 xxx

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Amy Sparkes @amysparkes.bsky.social · 14/12/2023

Just a reminder that this 6 week live online course is running soon. It covers everything you need to know about chapter books plus pitch to an industry pro. Tickets £75. Thanks! #UKKidlit Writing for Children: Chapter Book 6-week course Tickets, Tue 9 Jan 2024 at 19:30 | Eventbrite

The Story Godmother: Chapter Book Course. January 9th to February 20th

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Amy Sparkes @amysparkes.bsky.social · 16/12/2023

If you write fantasy or magic for children, you might like to check out my article in this month's issue of Writing Magazine (January 2024). Lots of tips on blending magic and logic to make your story sparkle. #KidLitUK

Magazine double page with the article heading, The Rules Of Magic'.

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Amy Sparkes @amysparkes.bsky.social · 06/01/2024

This course had sold out but sadly a participant had to pull out yesterday. So there is one space available if anyone would like to come. Starts Tuesday.

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Amy Sparkes @amysparkes.bsky.social · 07/01/2024

***WINTER WRITING CHEER 2024*** Starts tomorrow! If you write for kids, keep your eyes open every Monday in January. Writing Cheer aims to: 1) help writers with opportunities 2) raise £1000 a year for Alzheimer's Research UK More info: www.storygodmother.co.uk/index.php/op... #UKKidLit #KidLitUK

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Amy Sparkes @amysparkes.bsky.social · 08/01/2024

Week 1 of Winter Writing Cheer: Helping writers, beating dementia. I'm offering a discounted webinar (£10!). 8 Ways To Use Setting. THURSDAY 18TH JANUARY 7.30PM. All money raised (except Eventbrite admin fee) to Alzheimer's Research UK. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-fo...? ♥️ #UKKidLit #KidLitUK

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Catherine Friess @ Story Snug @storysnug.com · 06/01/2024

This is a fabulous course if you are new to writing chapter books 🖊️

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Kate Walker @katewalkerauthor.bsky.social · 08/01/2024

The lovely Amy is giving back to writers and raising money for charity again! Keep your eyes peeled for the fantastic opportunities! #amwriting #Childrensbooks

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Kate Walker @katewalkerauthor.bsky.social · 04/12/2023

Christmas 🎄 meets Halloween 🎃 on our stairs! Kids love all decorations! #Christmas #Halloween #kids

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Kate Walker @katewalkerauthor.bsky.social · 17/11/2023

Three full MS read for three talented author friends done and feedback given. Now my notebook and pen are out ready to tackle my work! #amwriting #amediting #amreading #WritingCommunity #childrensbooks

Note book with cute fawn painting by Mooshy Room and green dinosaur pen.

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Kate Walker @katewalkerauthor.bsky.social · 12/11/2023

Plodding here when I should be tucked up reading. Harrumph.

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Kate Walker @katewalkerauthor.bsky.social · 09/11/2023

The rain is lashing. My plans are cancelled and I'm eager to dive into my imagination and edits! Procrastination is whispering in my ear about housework but I'm just not listening. Get ready MS I'm going in! #amwriting #amediting #childrensbooks #WritingCommunity

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Amy Sparkes @amysparkes.bsky.social · 08/11/2023

**OPPORTUNITY FOR WRITERS*** Excited to offer the first ever Leaps & Bounds Day - 5 masterclasses at £45. Sat 18th November. www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../leaps-an.... Hooked!; Mastering Midpoint; Setting - £27 www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../leaps-an.... Character Baggage, Creating Tension - £18 #KidLitUK

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David Barker @dbarker22000.bsky.social · 23/10/2023

An update of some cracking recent reads: davidbarkerauthor.co.uk/reading/ Murder On The Farm @katepoels.bsky.social Loki book 3 @louiestowell.bsky.social Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell #mustread PS Why not check out my books while you're on my website? 😁📚👍

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Kate Walker @katewalkerauthor.bsky.social · 28/10/2023

The rain is pouring. But my gorgeous daughter decorated a notebook for me. So today I'll be snuggled up writing stories.

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Kate Walker @katewalkerauthor.bsky.social · 23/10/2023

Happy Halloween! Here's a little ghost pic from my daughter, my little Mooshy Room, who lets me post her art experiments on my website. Xxxx

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