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First Page Contest #7:  Romance / Women's Fiction / Romantasy -- Judged by Agent Christine Goss of FinePrint Literary FREE CONTEST FOR WRITERS! Welcome to a  First Page Contest . Contest #7 is for writers of  Romance / Women's Fiction / Romantasy . If you write in this age category, keep reading and submit your...

New FREE contest for writers of Romance/Women's Fiction/Romantasy — tinyurl.com/wdwcontest7 — Judged by Agent Christine Gross of FinePrint Literary, via @writingdaywksp.bsky.social. Winners get an agent critique of their work.

Kids Can Press company logo and logo and image of Franklin character with statement text,”Franklin the Turtle is a beloved Canadian icon who has inspired generations of children and stands for kindness, empathy, and inclusivity. We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin’s name or image, which directly contradicts these values.”

Reminder for anyone looking at their calendar + trying to figure out how to hit those writing / creative goals you made for 2025:

It's okay to adjust in order to take care of you. You are more important than your work.

Sending everyone gentle positive vibes as we head into the winter season. ❄️

A graphic, with dark blue background, fog, owl, and witchy cat, stating all around honourable mention in 2025 Halloweensie contest for Spelladonna Tries Again by Laura Polasek

So happy to have received an honourable mention in this year's #halloweensie contest! Thanks to Susanna Leonard Hill and all the judges 🎃 This is such a fun contest!

Happy I Read Canadian Day!

Today is a national celebration of Canadian books for young people, with the goal of elevating the genre and celebrating the breadth and diversity of these books. I read (and write) Canadian!
#IReadCanadianDay #PictureBooks #ChapterBooks #MiddleGradeNovels #Canadian

An excellent interview and an above-the-slush-pile submission opportunity!
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Happy Canada Day to my fellow Canadian creators! Great starter pack to check out below! Thanks @debbieohi.com

#CanKidLit #CanYALit #CanadaDay

Cartoon Self-Portrait. Girl in blue sweater on purple background.

I find stretching different creative muscles is both fun and helps with my writing! Lately, I have been playing with Procreate and have been having a blast. #kidlit #amwriting #amdrawing #WritingCommunity

Writing for Children Competition 2025 from @canscaip.bsky.social May 31 deadline. Details: www.canscaip.org/event-6116783

Interview: Cynthia Mackey— If A Bumblebee Lands On Your Toe — Stacey Bennett Ramirez | Kidlit Thanks for coming to check out my brand new blog! I’m excited for this to be a space for updates, musings, lists, travelogues, and more. I’m especially keen to chat with and help boost writer...

Excellent interview! Thank you @booksbycindy.bsky.social and @staceystories.bsky.social!

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I posted my entry to the #SpringFlingKidlit contest! #Entered

Thank you @ciaralovesbooks.bsky.social and @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social for such a fun kick off to spring!

You can find out more, and see all the awesome prizes offered by the judges, here - ciaraoneal.weebly.com/spring-fling...

Thank you for the opportunity Carol!

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Carol Gordon Ekster is offering a critique on a non-rhyming fiction picture book that is under 600 words.

Like, comment, and repost to enter. Must do all three.

Good luck!

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Thank you for the opportunity Heather!

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway!

Heather Stigall is offering a critique on a fiction or informational fiction picture book. Prose or rhyme is ok (no free-verse). 850 words or under please.

To enter like, comment, and repost. Must do all three.

Good luck!

@heatherstigall7.bsky.social

Thank you for the opportunity Terri!

It’s time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Terri Clemmons is offering a critique on a non-rhyming picture book up to 800 words.

Like, comment, and repost to enter. Must do all three.

Good luck!

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Thank you for the opportunity Leah!

Thank you for the opportunity Nadia!

Are you ready for another #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway?

Nadia Ali is offering a critique on a non-rhyming picture book that is up to 600 words long.

Like, comment, and repost to enter. Must do all three. Good luck!

@nadiaawriter.bsky.social

Thank you for the opportunity Becky!

Are you ready for another #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway?

Becky Scharnhorst is offering a critique on a non rhyming picture book under 750 words. She especially loves humor.

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Must do all three.

Good luck!

@beckyscharn.bsky.social

Thank you for the opportunity Shannon!

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Shannon Avra is offering a picture book critique on a story that is under 1,000 words. No rhyming or non fiction please.

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Good luck!

Thank you for the opportunity Laura!

Here’s another #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Laura Bontje is offering a critique on a picture book that is in prose or rhyme and up to 1,000 words long.

To enter like, comment, and repost. Must do all three.

Good luck!

@LauraBontje

Thank you for the opportunity Amy!

It’s time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway! Amy Houts is offering a critique on a picture book that is under 800 words. It can be rhyming or prose, fiction or nonfiction.

Like, comment, and repost to enter. Must do all three.

Good luck!
@amyhouts.bsky.social