iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

WriteMentor @write-mentor.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Read the judges thoughts, the responses from the winners, and see all the runner-up and honourable mentions (if applicable by that judge), shortlisted and long listed authors named in the full post here: write-mentor.com/2025/07/20/a...

write-mentor.com

Announcing the winners of the 2025 WriteMentor Novel & Picture Book Awards - WriteMentor

WriteMentor is delighted to announce the winners of its 2025 Novel and Picture Book Awards, judged by David Higham Associates, which showcases new writing talent…

020

WriteMentor @write-mentor.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Picture Book Category Winner: PELICAN’S BEACH by Jennie Saywell Children's Fiction Category Winner: I STILL STAND by Claire Lomas Adult Fiction Category Winner: UNMEANT by S R Simmons

130

WriteMentor @write-mentor.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Level-up your writing skills as bestselling & award-winning #kidlit author @ClareHelenWelsh guides you through a 6-week online advanced picture book course - 2 hour weekly & interactive sessions with agent Q&A + feedback, starting 22nd April. Book now ↪️ bit.ly/3D7Xrs2

030

WriteMentor @write-mentor.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

020

WriteMentor @write-mentor.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Just a reminder we close on Friday at 11.59pm, so do pop over and get your applications in! Good luck!

173

Reposted by WriteMentor

Lindsay Galvin @lindsaygalvin.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

#bookpost How lucky am I? Can't wait to read Rebel Heart by Ally Sherlock and The Last Wildcat by Lui Sit. Lui was my mentee through the @write-mentor.bsky.social summer programme a few years ago and I'm so excited to get back to this story in print 🎉🎉🎉🎉

0185

Reposted by WriteMentor

Katina Wright @wrightstory.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

The @write-mentor.bsky.social #newsletter today is full of exciting #writing opportunities. But FW by @stuartwhitewm.bsky.social 'When the Well Runs Dry' resonated most. Last week was busy with family & needed rest. This morn I'm unusually lacking in inspiration. open.substack.com/pub/writemen...

open.substack.com

When the well runs dry…

…and your creativity has turned to dust.

122

Reposted by WriteMentor

Frances Tosdevin @francestosdevin.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Excited to be a Picture Book mentor again in the Summer Mentoring Programme! If you’d like a FREE mentor this summer, go to @write-mentor.bsky.social website for info/t&c. Applications are open from April 7-11; mentoring starts May 1st. Can’t wait to find my next summer mentee! 📚

063

Reposted by WriteMentor

Mary Helen Berg @maryhelenberg.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Heads up! Applications for the @write-mentor.bsky.social summer program open April 7. As a ‘22 alum, I can tell you it’s a great opportunity to develop your craft and polish your work #kidlit community! Plus an agent showcase at the end!

write-mentor.com

WriteMentor 2025: Meet the Mentors - WriteMentor

If you are new to WriteMentor, our summer mentoring programme is an application-based mentorship scheme for children’s writers that takes place over 4 months of…

031

Reposted by WriteMentor

Jan Dunning @jandunning.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Very excited to be a mentor on #WriteMentor Summer Programme 2025, partnering with my amazing CP @ajclack.bsky.social 💕 Applications open TODAY! Find out more here: write-mentor.com/2025/03/23/w... We can’t wait to read your work! @write-mentor.bsky.social #amwriting #yabooks #mentoring

032

Reposted by WriteMentor

Bec Treveil @bectreveil.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

This morning's Middle Grade Masterclass has completely re-energised how I feel about my WIP. Thank you @ashleythorpe.bsky.social for delivering the workshop, and thanks to @write-mentor.bsky.social for organising! ✍️🧡

181

Reposted by WriteMentor

Kristina Rahim @krahim.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Just caught up on the YA chat with @melindasalisbury.com on the @write-mentor.bsky.social hub. Thanks so much for sharing all your tips - especially on how to make the most of your debut year. My MG, The Doughnut Club, is coming out in May, so all wise words are welcome at this point!

021

Reposted by WriteMentor

Brian McMahon Gallagher (BMG Tate) @bmgtate.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

After a long weeks work, sitting with a coffee working on my Submission Package alongside a fantastic Developmental Report from @write-mentor.bsky.social Cannot recommend enough; the report is helping me so much through this scary process!

021

WriteMentor @write-mentor.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

We have seen a huge number of people moving social media platforms recently. We may have a (partial) solution to all of your social media worries. Check out our newsletter (link below) tomorrow morning for more! open.substack.com/pub/writemen...

open.substack.com

WriteMentor Newsletter | Stuart White | Substack

A weekly newsletter packed with writing opportunities, content, and inspiration. Click to read WriteMentor Newsletter, by Stuart White, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

022

WriteMentor @write-mentor.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Tomorrow at 7pm, ask your questions about writing & publishing to MaassLitAgency agent @keslupo.bsky.social during a live, online talk - or catch up on the recording at your own pace. Join the Hub today for only £15 a month: bit.ly/4bUFGZt

044

WriteMentor @write-mentor.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Level-up your writing skills as bestselling & award-winning #kidlit author @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social guides you through a 6-week online advanced picture book course - 2 hour weekly & interactive sessions with agent Q&A + feedback, starting 13th January. Book now ↪️ bit.ly/3D7Xrs2

021

Reposted by WriteMentor

Michele Helene @michverilion.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Decided to join the other day based on this list of events. I will sort my life out to attend live at some point, but enjoyed listening to the #YAchat while I was cooking today. Going to need to listen again so I can actually write down all the book recs at the beginning.

011

WriteMentor @write-mentor.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Check out all the events we have planned this month on the Hub - from monthly YA, MG & PB chats to Hub-exclusive Q&As with authors & publishing experts, as well as an agent pitching contest & interactive workshop. Join the Hub today for only £15 a month: bit.ly/4bUFGZt

021

WriteMentor @write-mentor.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Our first newsletter of the year is out today - have you read it yet? Inside, we've got our January & February Hub calendar, news about our Novel & Picture Book Awards, and a Final Word from founder @stuartwhitewm.bsky.social Subscribe for free ➡️ writementor.substack.com

033

Reposted by WriteMentor

Beth Volkmann @bethvolkmann.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Do you receive Write Mentor's weekly newsletter? Stuart and Co. are always insightful, inspiring and real about #kidlit writing. This week Stuart posted this quote: "Ambition without action becomes anxiety." Whoa! That speaks to me! Carrying this into the new year! ❤️ @write-mentor.bsky.social

032

Reposted by WriteMentor

Clare Helen Welsh @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Aspiring picture book writers - there's a free mentoring opportunity . Details here: www.booksthathelp.co.uk/writers Plus, a webinar tonight about the process. Come along and find out more ! @write-mentor.bsky.social

booksthathelp.co.uk

1158

WriteMentor @write-mentor.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Missed the Books that Help session with Clare Helen Welsh? Don’t worry, the replay is here! Enjoy: youtu.be/IzQ1utsKbhk?...

youtu.be

Books that Help 2024

YouTube video by WriteMentor

000

Reposted by WriteMentor

Brian McMahon Gallagher (BMG Tate) @bmgtate.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Taking part in the @write-mentor.bsky.social Query Masterclass ATM. Already been a wonderful, helpful experience! Feeling very supported and excited to work on the package.

181

Reposted by WriteMentor

Mostly Book Talk @mostlybooktalk.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Hello! Reposting a thread of starter packs to help anyone spending their Sunday trying to find UK children’s book people. Most are being updated so if you checked them before, you may find new additions. #kidlitUK These two are (mainly) UK children's authors go.bsky.app/GLnmxCv go.bsky.app/3hvsJPY

3130477

Reposted by WriteMentor

Stuart White @stuartwhitewm.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

The remarkable thing about writers is not their talent, or their imagination or their storytelling... It's their perseverance. Their ability to cling on, like a sole lichen on the side of a weather-beaten cliff, taking punishment daily, until one day the sun comes out and find them still there.

1111

Reposted by WriteMentor

Melissa Welliver - TO THE DEATH available to pre-order NOW! @melliver.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

IT’S MY BALLOON DAY in the bad place and also IRL so pls buy or review or share my books and also donate to save the children 🇵🇸 thanks! 🇵🇸: tinyurl.com/bdeuk4aa ❤️: amzn.eu/d/7KK90RJ 🧡: amzn.eu/d/2Zq9xaf 💜: amzn.eu/d/5oN1Hnx

584

Reposted by WriteMentor

Abi Moore @abimooreauthor.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I’m trying to make my first Starter Pack! Where are all my @write-mentor.bsky.social friends? Hub members/writers/anyone involved in any way. I’d love to find everyone on Bluesky. Please give me a wave if you want to be added go.bsky.app/4xu4cAe

101711

Reposted by WriteMentor

Abi Moore @abimooreauthor.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Yay! I’m trying to make a WM starter pack so we can all find each other go.bsky.app/4xu4cAe

021

Reposted by WriteMentor

Melissa Welliver - TO THE DEATH available to pre-order NOW! @melliver.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

This is SO lovely to wake up to, thanks so much @WriteBlendbooks! When I was newly self published WB bookshop supported my book and even gave me a shiny award - if you’re in the Waterloo/Liverpool area, do drop in for a book!

082

Reposted by WriteMentor

Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

I used to do this in the early days of twitter so, before this place becomes feral...got any questions about children's publishing/writing? I won't have all the answers but I worked in publishing for 15 years before going full time as an author, here for all your demystification needs. #Kidlituk

1827090

Reposted by WriteMentor

Clare Helen Welsh @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Hello! I'm doing FREE virtual event for teachers, educators, librarians ...about the magic of wordless picture books! Please share while I work out how to use Blue Sky 😅📚 🗓️ DATE: 26th November 2024 ⏰ TIME: 7:00 PM @readingrocks.bsky.social wherereadingrocks.com/event/beyond...

519961

Reposted by WriteMentor

Stuart White @stuartwhitewm.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

A good way to get started quickly is to go to the starter packs and let BlueSky choose a list of people to follow for you, if you don't have the time to curate lists closely! go.bsky.app/Ucg9hy8

072

WriteMentor @write-mentor.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Good morning, writers! What are our writing goals for this week?

010

WriteMentor @write-mentor.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Well, we’re here…now what?😂 Time to build a community?

141

Reposted by WriteMentor

Stuart White @stuartwhitewm.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

I’ve not posted here for a while but OMG just opened the app and I seem to have missed a lot! 🤯 Is this where all the writers are at?

media.tenor.com

a close up of a man with a beard says hello there

ALT: a close up of a man with a beard says hello there

171