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Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Last night I tripped over my son’s Zurg and crashed into multiple objects across his room. It is now clear from my battle scars that Zurg will not be defeated!

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Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Enter for a chance to win a picture book query critique + 30 minute Zoom with agent @joycekay.bsky.social! You'll also find awesome tips from Joyce and author Rob Sanders. Plus...the July #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train is here! mindyalyseweiss.com/pb-opportuni...

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PB Tips, Critique/AMA Giveaway, Workshop & Critique Train! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland

Here are tips from an agent & author, a critique and Zoom giveaway with agent Joyce Sweeney, workshop info & Critique Train!

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Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Sometimes you just have to bring your family to look for Bigfoot. My son was ecstatic to spot him and hear his cries! 😆 #bigfoot

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#SmallPitch @smallpitch.org · 13/07/2026

The #SmallPitch pitch submission window is now OPEN for 48 hours! Key reminders: - Unagented writers only - Finished manuscripts only - One pitch per manuscript - Up to 3 manuscripts per writer - No hashtags in your pitch - Comps & emojis are okay

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#SmallPitch Submission Form

Please use this form to submit your pitch. A few reminders: You can pitch up to three manuscripts, with a limit of one pitch per manuscript. Finished manuscripts only. No WIPs allowed! One pitch per ...

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You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

It’s time for another ✨Encouragement from the Writing Community✨ episode!! And YOU are invited to be a guest. See more information below! 👇👇

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Michelle Witte @michellewitte.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I’ll be taking pitches at Quills in August. In the fall I’m expanding genres I represent to include SF/F for New Adult and Adult, so this will be the first chance to pitch me with those projects. I’ll be looking for cozy fantasy to start, but I never know what I’ll fall in love with until I see it.

Announcement that I’ll be taking pitches at the Quills Conference in Salt Lake City from August 6–9.

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Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

It was the last day of school yesterday so we saw Toy Story 5 afterwards and I have been chuckling about Woody’s bald spot ever since! 😂

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Bald Bald Spot

Alt: Woody from Toy Story taking off his hat and showcasing his bald spot.

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Publishing news is quiet on the weekends…but not for our 40 pledge prize winners!! This weekend we will be contacting pledge prize winners and connecting them to their donors! Congratulations to all! 🧟 #kidlit #KidlitZombieWeek (Pitch prize winners are still being solidified—Those results to come!)

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Michael Jackson Thriller Zombie Dance

Alt: Michael Jackson Thriller Zombie Dance

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Aiyana White @aiyanaewhite.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Most creative people I have worked with have pretty unique brains and we are all luckier for it.

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

The @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social Season 4 Line up is here!!!👇With so many incredible editor, agent, & author guests! We are so excited to share these conversations with you! #writingcommunity #publishingpodcast

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Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Not to brag, but I just managed to type 14 words (including a working title) into a new MS. 😂

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Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

All of your pitches are amazing! I want to read all of your stories! It’s almost impossible to select winners! #KidlitZombieWeek

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Alicia Meyers @byaliciameyers.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

𝕀𝕥’𝕤 𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖! 𝕀𝕥’𝕤 𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖! 🤩 🎂 Happy Book Birthday to TIC-ERRIFIC ME, published by @freespiritbooks.bsky.social and illustrated by Cait Brennan!!!! 🎂 Now available wherever books are sold! #bookbirthday #pubday #picturebook #tourettesyndrome #neurodiversity

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Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Make sure to add this to your wish lists! I am so excited for Danielle!

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Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I am thrilled that I got to catch up with my wonderful agent today! She’s the best! 😊 After talking with her (and from #KidlitZombieWeek) I feel more inspired and am excited to reunite with some of my older manuscripts (and new ones too)!

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Is that plan of attack going strong? The #KidlitZombieWeek event posts are still available to dig into. Keep the excitement, inspiration, and revisions alive all year long over at: sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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Kidlit Zombie Week - Events

#KidLitZombieWeek 2026 Events

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Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

There is still time! Enter for a chance to win some amazing prizes!

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Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Check out this fantastic blog written by @amynielsen.bsky.social that helps dive into ways to make your classic story feel more modern!

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Agathe Chave-Lucas 🇫🇷🇪🇸 @agathechavelucas.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

I'm not an illustrator (as you can obviously see), but my poetry is very visual & plays with space & shape, so I thought I'd post a little drawing of how I pictured a poem. #KidLitArtPostcard I'm a YA author and poet, rep'd by Michelle Witte.

A girl on a sailing boat with a choppy sea, birds overhead and wind. A poem is written in the wind & air.
Text of the poem:
with each lapping wave
with each flapping wing
with each spray of foam
with each gust of wind

she was reminded
again & again
that there would be
a new beginning

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

So … 👀👀👀😁😁 That’s it. That’s the whole post. 😉 #kidlit #writingcommunity

Photo of Danielle with: I signed a very exciting author-related thing this week!

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janmilusich.bsky.social @janmilusich.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

It's accessible! Thank you, NBP, for making I Hear the Snow, I Smell the Sea available in dual vision (print and contracted UEB Braille). Click this link to purchase a copy shop.nbp.org/products/i-h.... #nationalbraillepress #schneiderfamilyhonorbook #anneschwartzbooks #BrailleLiteracy

illustrated image of a young girl with her face lifted and arms raised. She is surrounded by images of the seasons, autumn leaves, winter snowflakes, summer sunshine, and the pink of spring flowers.

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Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

I solemnly swear I’m using my yummy brain to bring a zombie manuscript back to life. #KidLitZombieWeek Join in the fun! Make your pledge and fill out the pitch and pledge forms for a chance to win some amazing prizes! sites.google.com/view/kidlit-...

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Kidlit Zombie Week - Forms

Please note: forms will open up the Friday of Kidlit Zombie Week. So excited to see your pitches and pledges! Good news! We have a BONUS day and the forms will stay open until Saturday!

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Whether your story is barely breathing or alive and ready to run, head on over to our Forms page to pitch and/or pledge for your chance to win some awesome #prizes! sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... Then come back tomorrow for a special #KidlitZombieWeek bonus day! #WriterSky #KidLit #KidLitArt

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Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Don’t miss out on your chance to win some fantastic prizes!

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Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Thank you @julianplum.com for writing such an honest and relatable post about managing feelings that can come up during the writing process! Make sure to read Julian’s post! You don’t want to miss it!

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Julian Plum Children's Illustration

Children's book illustrations about nature and folklore from Julian Plum

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Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

You guys, I'm so excited for summer! Celebrating with a little critique giveaway. For more about how to enter, be sure to check out the link below. Winter-Spring 2026: Season 1 Wrap-Up and Critique Giveaway kcstrocchia.com/2026/06/04/w... #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #PB #MG #YA

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Winter-Spring 2026: Season 1 Wrap-Up and Critique Giveaway

I’m excited to announce that Ligthbulb Road will be back in August for it’s second season! It’s hard to believe this first leg of the blogging journey has already come to a close.…

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Megan Whitaker @meganewhitaker.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I did it! A new mss has come back from the dead! Thanks #KidLitZombieWeek

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Just because we can't help it... Q. Why don't zombies like fast food?🧟‍♀️🧟 A. Because they can't catch it!🍔🍟🥤 But you can all still catch #KidlitZombieWeek . We'll be here all week.😏

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Alicia Meyers @byaliciameyers.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

So excited to share SLJ’s recent review of TIC-ERRIFIC ME, right in time for launch day! #review #ticerrificme #debut #tourettesyndrome #neurodiversity

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Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

You don’t want to miss this fantastic blog by Rosie J. Pova which encourages deeper exploration of manuscripts to save them from demise! Come join in the #KidlitZombieWeek fun!

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Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

@christinashawn.bsky.social gives some excellent advice on how to pick up a hatchet to murder our darlings (while keeping the body parts for later)! You don’t want to miss this blog!

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Like Mucas @mwl.io · 26/05/2026

Fermi wishes you all a nap-filled day. You should boop the snoot for luck. #petRats #rats

cute pet rat, smiling, leaning out of his hammock with big whisker energy

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

We get that digging out the heart of your manuscript can feel risky. But that one transformation might be the difference between life and death. Be sure to comment on today's post, share, and join us again tomorrow for #KidlitZombieWeek Day 3. #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

After months of neglect, I have finally gone to the doctors so that I don’t become a corpse and reanimate! If you don’t want your manuscripts to zombify (like my body - haha), make sure to join the #KidlitZombieWeek fun! Read the fantastic blogs that will help inspire your stories to revive!

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Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

You don’t want to miss this! @nishaligon.bsky.social and Kanya give behind the scenes insight into the publishing world and how to change your story without it losing its truth!

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Starting over from a blank page is a GUTSy revision move. Do you DARE to cut deeper? Join the conversation for more inspiration and encouragement. Then, we'll see you all right back here early tomorrow morning for #KidlitZombieWeek Day 2. #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

@marciecolleen.bsky.social wrote an awesome blog to help ignite your manuscript spark again (and save it from being consumed by the zombie hordes!)

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

The hour of reckoning is at the door! Grab your story and your badge, and be sure to follow each of our #KidlitZombieWeek hosts and guest bloggers for all of this week's manuscript-raising fun. sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... #WriterSky #KidLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

We all have our mountains to climb. But don’t forget to enjoy the view of the mountains too, because the journey is everything. 💜 #writingcommunity #kidlit

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Can't wrap your brain around how all this works? For everything you need to survive #KidlitZombieWeek, check out our web-crypt...er, gravesite...er, we mean our website. (Pay no attention to that morgue back there.) sites.google.com/view/kidlit-... #WriterSky #KIdLit #WritingCommunity #KidLitArt

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