@printrunpodcast.bsky.social is doing a query review drive to raise money for food for families in need in Minnesota!

Exactly 🐕

They were perky to keep tabs on the strange men wandering around her house without her permission 😆

Dog wearing a pink collar looking over her owners leg

My writing companion decided today was not going to be a day for story fun.
Workmen making loud noises in the scary room (bathroom) were far more important!
#writingcommunity
#writingcompanion
#dogsky

4 book covers of the Song of the Lioness series by Tamora Pierce

I've been thinking about stories that have inspired me this week.

The first fantasy stories I discovered for myself were by @tamorapierce.bsky.social - The Circle of Magic and the Song of The Lioness series.

They lit the first sparks of Magic in me ✨️

#writingfantasy
#writingcommunity
#kidlit

A day late, oops!

This week I'm focusing on my characters - who are they, what kind of magic do they have, how will they use it, etc?

I'm really enjoying digging in to who they are!

#queerwriters
#lgbtqwriters
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#writingfantasy
#kidlit

Post by @literaticat 💬 0  🔁 0  ❤️ 3 · Hello Jenn! Can you please explain the anti-AI clauses that should be in contracts for agents (and publishers too) and how we can ask our agent to include one if there isn’t one in…

Ask the Agent Question of the Day: Can you explain the “Anti-AI” clauses that should be in agency agreements and publishing contracts?

Well, I can try. Sorry, it’s long! (This is as succinct a summation as I can give of years worth of work and 100s of documents!)

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Working on my magic system today ✨️
Figuring out what fun things it can do, and how my characters can use it 🔮
I love this part of the #writing process!

#amwriting
#fantasy
#writingfantasy
#kidlit
#writingcommunity

Happy anniversary! 💖

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You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you.
Who's coming to save you?

a cartoon of a girl wearing headphones writing in a notebook ALT: a cartoon of a girl wearing headphones writing in a notebook

When working on ideas & pre-writing/planning things, I need silence.

But when I'm actually drafting, I can't focus without music. Nothing with lyrics, usually an ambient soundtrack or something.

Anyone else need silence, or certain kinds of sounds to write?

#writingcommunity
#writing
#fantasy

Do these happen on any other day or time? I've managed to catch one once when insomnia was bad but generally timezones mean I can't make it.

You're welcome ☺️

Congratulations! 🎊

a woman is applying nail polish to her nails . ALT: a woman is applying nail polish to her nails .

I did some long overdue self-care and gave myself a mani-pedi. They're a little messy but I feel fancy with my sparkly silver nails 💅🏻

Congratulations 🎊 👏

Definitely need this reminder at least weekly 😅

Indeed!

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Doing some fun writerly things, researching local folklore & mythology for my Pendle witches inspired storyverse 🧙🏼‍♀️🔮✨️

#writing
#writingfantasy
#fantasy
#writingcommunity
#wip

I've had some excellent turkey bacon 🥓 definitely recommend

Eggs & bacon are my favourite, especially if someone else makes it!

The cover of ABSOLUTELY NO WORRIES, showing a girl loaded with emergency supplies as she approaches her front door, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf.

Any book reviewers, teachers, book sellers, or librarians out there who might be interested in a fun picture book that tackles anxiety?

ABSOLUTELY NO WORRIES is up on #Netgalley!

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#books #kidlit #BookSky #picturebooks #teachers #librarians

#preDV September 29th, 2025 12PM - 5PM ET Join us for our practice vent, #preDV on Bluesky! Come with your best pitches and receive4 feedback from agented authors. All participants are welcome to also give feedback and make friends during the community event before Oct 8th's #DVpit. More info at dvpit.carrd.co

#DVparty October 2nd - October 7th 2025 October 2nd (Day 1): Post a moodboard/art October 3rd (Day 2): Introduce your main character October 4th (Day 3): Opening LInes October 5th (Day 4): Your Story as a meme/gif October 6th (Day 5): Your Story's theme song/playlist October 7th (Day 6): Hype your next project Post on Bluesky with the #DVparty hashtag. Open all day. Please use alt-text if you post images. No AI generated images allowed. Have fun and make friends leading up to #DVpit! More info at dvpit.carrd.co

📣Announcing #PreDV and #DVParty!📣

Excited to bring back #PreDV & #DVParty leading up to #DVPit!

Practice your pitches during #PreDV on Mon, Sept 29, 2025!

Get to know your fellow participants during #DVParty from Oct 2-Oct 7!

Follow this account or dvpit.carrd.co for all official announcements!

Example image of a goal, motivation, conflict table, including external & internal columns

As part of my #writing process, I create GMC tables for each of the characters/groups that play a significant part of the story.

It helps me stay on track & keep their actions & behaviours focused 🎯

#writingcommunity
#fantasy
#kidlit
#wip

Excellent advice! 😂 happy writing!

This really resonates with me.
#MG fantasy fiction especially. I've always found it to be my favourite form of escapism. #KidLitChat

I look forward to seeing more about it!

The ace sapphic fantasy series sounds interesting! 😍

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