Spots available for our in-person Peer Critique Roundtable @ the Tuckahoe Public Library in New York.
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I love getting Sarah's Monday Motivation emails!! Very Inspiring & Motivating every Monday Morning & I reread old ones from time to time, when I need a boost. #Writing #Writers #ThisWritersLife #AmWritingKidlit

I am watching this today. #AmLearning #Writing #AmWritingKidLit #WorkForHire #WritingLife

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"After a while, the characters I’m writing begin to feel real to me. That’s when I know I’m heading in the right direction." ~Alice Hoffman #ThisWritersLife #AmWritingkidlit #Writers

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My time invested in writing is productive time. #ThisWriter'sLife #AmWritingKidlit #Writers

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"Long after a story ends, it's the characters that remain with you. A great character is one you expect to see in real life just around the next corner." -- Pat White #WritingQuotes #Writers #AmWritingKidlit #WritingLife

This image describes a virtual workshop for children's writers that will be given by Karen Boss, Senior Editor at Charlesbridge. The class will be on March 12, 2026 at 7pm EST.

Registration is open for a virtual event with Karen Boss, Sr. Editor @charlesbridge.bsky.social . This workshop will not be recorded. Register: www.scbwi.org/events/westc... #kidlitmegafeed #kidlitcommunity #pointofview #amwritingkidlit #kidlitart @scbwi.bsky.social

Read Local Spotlight: Finding Harmony: The Kitten Who Taught Friends Kindness By Anne Vaccaro Brady A self-described  former New “Yaw-ker,” Allie Zobel Nolan is now living in New England with her husband, two rescue cats and a rescue hound who was in a puppy m…

What an engaging interview by #blogeditor #AnneVaccaroBrady with #AlliaZobelNolan's about her 2 new books! #leewildish #alejandrookif
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I write without worrying about criticism or judgment. #Writers #Write #Writer'sLife #AmWritingKidlit

Back at it! Book due on 9/1, 3 chapters 3000 words to go! This Book won't write itself!
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One member of a little quartet in my book SOUTHERN BABY. 💚🎶 I hope you enjoy your Sunday!

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This is an amazing deal. CBI is an incredible resource. #amwritingkidlit #amwriting #kidlit

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I need more writing friends! Follow for a follow back! I’d love to hear about your current piece.p #amwritingkidlit #KidLit #PictureBook #AuthorsofBooksky #KidLitChat

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Does anyone else remember George Washington hair at the pool? #amwriting #kidlit #kidlitchat #amwritingkidlit #writingcommunity #picturebook #picturebookauthor

Sitting with my favorite player games, doing one of my favorite things, while waiting for the other favorite thing to start ⚾💖

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So as I put down my paintbrush and pick up my chisel, I have to expect that excellence will take time.
#workinprogress #middlegrade
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I was making a list of little things that bring me joy, and one of them was the straw dispensers with a lever. So my husband bought one and filled it with pencils for the story lab. He’s the best.
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This weekend, the clocks jump forward, which means spring is just around the corner! To celebrate the new beginnings of the upcoming season, share the first —or any—line in your Work in Progress.

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For Writer Wisdom Wednesday, we're highlighting our conversation with Ana Ot ("The Heart Never Forgets"), who offers advice on writing vivid imagery, among other crafty topics. Read our interview with Ana: https://bit.ly/4jbvtMr #kidlit #amwriting #amwritingkidlit #booksforchildren #kidlitcommunity

Still on the fence about coming to our spring conference?
This adorable and creative blog post was written by Breezer Heather Phan, and it's worth the read to help you decide. Or just for fun!
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We will write on Zoom at 6 pm ET today, come when you can, leave when you want, camera on, camera off, mic on, mic off.

For Mentor Text Monday, we're spotlighting Abigail Hing Wen's "Kisses, Codes, and Conspiracies." This YA novel has an outstanding opening with electric connections among its characters and just enough backstory. What's a KidLit book you love that has an effective opening? #kidlit #amwritingkidlit

Do you need a push to get started on your next writing project? In our interview, Sam Subity ("Valor Wings") offers this this deceptively simple advice: "Keep writing!" Read more: https://bit.ly/4gMfKBF #kidlit #amwriting #amwritingkidlit #writinglife #booksforchildren #kidlitwriters

Happy holidays from KidLit Craft! We wish you the joy, light, and wonder that KidLit brings today and in the year ahead. We're here to support you and the KidLit Community. Join us for an exciting year to come! #kidlit #amwriting #amwritingkidlit #booksforchildren #kidlitcommunity #christmas

Sometimes you need to give yourself permission to try something bold. In our Snack-Sized Interview, Erin Becker ("Crushing It") talks about just going for it with writing more experimental projects. Read more: https://bit.ly/3BD1bRO #kidlit #amwriting #amwritingkidlit #booksforchildren

So my hope is to burn hard on this project list this first week so that the 2nd week I can get back to fictional writing and CROSS STITCHING, My Loves!
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Are you in a writing rut? Power through with our #writingprompt: Pick a bug. Give it a name and a personality. What does it love? What does it hate? What does it want? Share in a comment below! #kidlit #amwriting #amwritingkidlit #writingcommunity #writinglife #writingprompts #writersblock

If you need to #makeithappen with your words today, have a go at our #writingprompt: What is your character's favorite song? Leave a comment below with your response! #kidlit #amwriting #amwritingkidlit #writingcommunity #writinglife

Today we give thanks for the incredible KidLit community for all you do to bring the stories our children need to life! If there's a KidLit book that you'd like to give thanks for, leave a comment! #kidlit #amwriting #amwritingkidlit #writingcommunity #booksforchildren #gratitude #thanksgiving

How well do you know your characters? In our interview, Lisa Moore Ramée"A Good Kind of Trouble") gets real about knowing your characters and what function they serve in your story. Read the interview here: bit.ly/lmrqa2019 #kidlit #amwriting #amwritingkidlit #booksforchildren #kidlitwriter