Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD
@drenderturmaud.bsky.social
Kidlit Author + Trauma Therapist | Rep’d by @BookFairyAngus | Psychology Today Expert Blog Author| SCBWI |Host of the You, Me, & the Writing Journey Podcast (@YMWJPodcast) and @YouDeservepIt Pitch Event
A gift for our listeners! Happy holidays to the amazing @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social listeners and guests! So grateful for each of you and this journey we are on together! 💜 @sophbriar.bsky.social #writingcommunity
To our listeners who are celebrating Christmas or winter holidays, here is our gift to you! Episode 29 on Separating the Self from Personal Stories (And Their Passes!) with @sophbriar.bsky.social ! Happy Holidays #writingcommunity 💜 👇
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Ep. 29 Separating the Self from Personal Stories (And Their Passes)
Podcast Episode · You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast · 12/26/2025 · 40m
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December 26, 2025 at 3:46 AM
A gift for our listeners! Happy holidays to the amazing @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social listeners and guests! So grateful for each of you and this journey we are on together! 💜 @sophbriar.bsky.social #writingcommunity
The Icelandic tradition of Jólabókaflód has informed our Christmas Eve tradition of giving a new book to each child and snuggling up together before bed to read them. Whatever your winter holiday traditions, I wish you a Happy Holidays! #kidlit #writingcommunity
December 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Icelandic tradition of Jólabókaflód has informed our Christmas Eve tradition of giving a new book to each child and snuggling up together before bed to read them. Whatever your winter holiday traditions, I wish you a Happy Holidays! #kidlit #writingcommunity
“Don’t try,” said Doubt.
“Don’t hope,” said History.
“Don’t believe,” said the world.
“Try anyway,” whispered something inside me.
Try anyway my friends. 🫶 (Post from Beautyofperspectives on IG) #writingcommunity #kidlit
“Don’t hope,” said History.
“Don’t believe,” said the world.
“Try anyway,” whispered something inside me.
Try anyway my friends. 🫶 (Post from Beautyofperspectives on IG) #writingcommunity #kidlit
December 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
“Don’t try,” said Doubt.
“Don’t hope,” said History.
“Don’t believe,” said the world.
“Try anyway,” whispered something inside me.
Try anyway my friends. 🫶 (Post from Beautyofperspectives on IG) #writingcommunity #kidlit
“Don’t hope,” said History.
“Don’t believe,” said the world.
“Try anyway,” whispered something inside me.
Try anyway my friends. 🫶 (Post from Beautyofperspectives on IG) #writingcommunity #kidlit
Here’s my 2025 wrap up! 👇👇 I can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2026! #writingcommunity #kidlit @bookfairyangus.bsky.social @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Here’s my 2025 wrap up! 👇👇 I can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2026! #writingcommunity #kidlit @bookfairyangus.bsky.social @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social
To anyone in the #writingcommunity who is feeling heavy these last few weeks of the year as you continue to strive towards your dreams and wait for good news: You are not alone. May we not let the silence or “not yets” of the journey keep us down. #kidlit
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December 17, 2025 at 2:12 PM
To anyone in the #writingcommunity who is feeling heavy these last few weeks of the year as you continue to strive towards your dreams and wait for good news: You are not alone. May we not let the silence or “not yets” of the journey keep us down. #kidlit
📣New @YMWJPodcast episode dropped📣 & friends, it’s an insightful one!!! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be on the #editors side of the publishing world? Here’s a chance to get a real and transparent perspective w/ the amazing Phoebe Morgan! 👇👇 #writingcommunity
Have you ever wondered what it’s like on the editor side of publishing?? Ep. 28 dropped Sunday on “What Do Editors Worry About?” w/ Award-Winning Editor Phoebe Morgan (aka The Honest Editor)! Trust me, you DON’T want to miss this one! #writingcommunity 👇👇
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December 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
📣New @YMWJPodcast episode dropped📣 & friends, it’s an insightful one!!! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be on the #editors side of the publishing world? Here’s a chance to get a real and transparent perspective w/ the amazing Phoebe Morgan! 👇👇 #writingcommunity
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I am SOOO excited about this episode which gives some fun insight into what it’s like to be an editor! 👇👇 #writingcommunity
I am SO excited about the @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social episode that is dropping ✨Sunday✨ w/ Simon & Schuster Editor Phoebe Morgan (who also happens to be the “Honest Editor” w/ an insightful publishing substack)! If you’ve ever wondered what editors worry about, you’ll 💜 this episode! #writingcommunity
You asked for it, so here it is 👀 The Season 3 line up!👇W/ @ryanraeharbuck.bsky.social @heathercashman.bsky.social @darahenrywrites.bsky.social
@abkoga.bsky.social @sophbriar.bsky.social @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social @amfaulkenbury.bsky.social & MORE! #WritingCommunity
@abkoga.bsky.social @sophbriar.bsky.social @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social @amfaulkenbury.bsky.social & MORE! #WritingCommunity
December 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I am SOOO excited about this episode which gives some fun insight into what it’s like to be an editor! 👇👇 #writingcommunity
I am SO excited about the @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social episode that is dropping ✨Sunday✨ w/ Simon & Schuster Editor Phoebe Morgan (who also happens to be the “Honest Editor” w/ an insightful publishing substack)! If you’ve ever wondered what editors worry about, you’ll 💜 this episode! #writingcommunity
You asked for it, so here it is 👀 The Season 3 line up!👇W/ @ryanraeharbuck.bsky.social @heathercashman.bsky.social @darahenrywrites.bsky.social
@abkoga.bsky.social @sophbriar.bsky.social @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social @amfaulkenbury.bsky.social & MORE! #WritingCommunity
@abkoga.bsky.social @sophbriar.bsky.social @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social @amfaulkenbury.bsky.social & MORE! #WritingCommunity
December 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I am SO excited about the @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social episode that is dropping ✨Sunday✨ w/ Simon & Schuster Editor Phoebe Morgan (who also happens to be the “Honest Editor” w/ an insightful publishing substack)! If you’ve ever wondered what editors worry about, you’ll 💜 this episode! #writingcommunity
I am so excited to support Mighty Kidlit in offering this ✨free✨ #kidlit event tonight on well-being! And if you can’t attend live, the recording will be available! #writingcommunity 👇
#kidlit peeps! This Monday, 12/8 at 5:30 p.m. PST/8:30 p.m EST I will be doing a presentation on Well-Being in the Kidlit Journey w/ Mighty Kidlit. You should join us!! Mighty Kidlit has free or paid memberships (either would allow you to attend)! mighty-kidlit.mn.co #writingcommunity
December 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I am so excited to support Mighty Kidlit in offering this ✨free✨ #kidlit event tonight on well-being! And if you can’t attend live, the recording will be available! #writingcommunity 👇
This episode talks about such an important topic! I loved hearing what @amfaulkenbury.bsky.social shared about running our own race! #writingcommunity
New episode dropped today w/ @amfaulkenbury.bsky.social ! It’s so easy to look around us & compete as if we are running against, instead of with, other writers. What happens if we run our own race, and how do we do it? #writingcommunity #YMWJPodcast Listen here! 👇 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/y...
December 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This episode talks about such an important topic! I loved hearing what @amfaulkenbury.bsky.social shared about running our own race! #writingcommunity
We learn as we go! There is no perfect in the writing journey 💜 #writingcommunity #kidlit
I have nine trad-pubbed picture books under my belt (soon to be 10).
If I'd waited until I was ready...
...if I'd waited until I knew what I was doing...
I'D.
HAVE.
NONE.
If I'd waited until I was ready...
...if I'd waited until I knew what I was doing...
I'D.
HAVE.
NONE.
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
We learn as we go! There is no perfect in the writing journey 💜 #writingcommunity #kidlit
“Les routes difficiles mènent souvent aux plus belles destinations.” Or, “Difficult roads often lead to the most beautiful destinations." The publishing industry is a difficult road my friends, but can lead to beautiful things 💜 #writingcommunity #kidlit
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December 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM
“Les routes difficiles mènent souvent aux plus belles destinations.” Or, “Difficult roads often lead to the most beautiful destinations." The publishing industry is a difficult road my friends, but can lead to beautiful things 💜 #writingcommunity #kidlit
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Our #YMWJ podcast host is offering a free presentation on well-being for the #kidlit #writingcommunity on Monday!
#kidlit peeps! This Monday, 12/8 at 5:30 p.m. PST/8:30 p.m EST I will be doing a presentation on Well-Being in the Kidlit Journey w/ Mighty Kidlit. You should join us!! Mighty Kidlit has free or paid memberships (either would allow you to attend)! mighty-kidlit.mn.co #writingcommunity
December 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Our #YMWJ podcast host is offering a free presentation on well-being for the #kidlit #writingcommunity on Monday!
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Oooooh! I'm going to try to tune in for this one.
#kidlit peeps! This Monday, 12/8 at 5:30 p.m. PST/8:30 p.m EST I will be doing a presentation on Well-Being in the Kidlit Journey w/ Mighty Kidlit. You should join us!! Mighty Kidlit has free or paid memberships (either would allow you to attend)! mighty-kidlit.mn.co #writingcommunity
December 4, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Oooooh! I'm going to try to tune in for this one.
#kidlit peeps! This Monday, 12/8 at 5:30 p.m. PST/8:30 p.m EST I will be doing a presentation on Well-Being in the Kidlit Journey w/ Mighty Kidlit. You should join us!! Mighty Kidlit has free or paid memberships (either would allow you to attend)! mighty-kidlit.mn.co #writingcommunity
December 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
#kidlit peeps! This Monday, 12/8 at 5:30 p.m. PST/8:30 p.m EST I will be doing a presentation on Well-Being in the Kidlit Journey w/ Mighty Kidlit. You should join us!! Mighty Kidlit has free or paid memberships (either would allow you to attend)! mighty-kidlit.mn.co #writingcommunity
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Another incredible mentorship opportunity for #PB writers with Rosie Pova’s Picture Book Academy. 🎉🎉🎉The #Kidlit community is generous! Take advantage! Mighty Kidlit, 12 X 12, Writer’s Barn, Inked Voices… @drenderturmaud.bsky.social @brilawyer.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Another incredible mentorship opportunity for #PB writers with Rosie Pova’s Picture Book Academy. 🎉🎉🎉The #Kidlit community is generous! Take advantage! Mighty Kidlit, 12 X 12, Writer’s Barn, Inked Voices… @drenderturmaud.bsky.social @brilawyer.bsky.social
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No new episode this wknd due to the holidays, but if you haven’t already, you should go listen to Ep 26 On Querying: Learning as We Go & Letting Go of Perfection w/ @brianacaballero & @abkoga.bsky.social ! It’ll change how you see #amquerying!👇#writingcommunity
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November 30, 2025 at 11:11 PM
No new episode this wknd due to the holidays, but if you haven’t already, you should go listen to Ep 26 On Querying: Learning as We Go & Letting Go of Perfection w/ @brianacaballero & @abkoga.bsky.social ! It’ll change how you see #amquerying!👇#writingcommunity
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And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” ~Sylvia Plath 🫶🫶 #writingcommunity #kidlit
November 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” ~Sylvia Plath 🫶🫶 #writingcommunity #kidlit
In the writing industry, some days you go “Eeeeek!” Some days you go “Uhhhhhh.” And some days it’s a combination of both! Wherever you are today, sending hugs and cheering for you. 🫶 #writingcommunity #kidlit
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November 25, 2025 at 11:55 AM
In the writing industry, some days you go “Eeeeek!” Some days you go “Uhhhhhh.” And some days it’s a combination of both! Wherever you are today, sending hugs and cheering for you. 🫶 #writingcommunity #kidlit
If you could give a word of encouragement to the #writingcommunity and/or #kidlit community today, what would you say? Here’s mine 👇
November 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
If you could give a word of encouragement to the #writingcommunity and/or #kidlit community today, what would you say? Here’s mine 👇
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Another free episode that I loved recording! Hear insights into revision by the amazing author and editor Deborah Halverson. Ways to dig deeper and elevate your manuscript!
#amrevising #amediting #amwriting #writingcommunity
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EPISODE 96: From First Draft to Final Say With Editor & Author Deborah Halverson
Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Revision
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November 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Another free episode that I loved recording! Hear insights into revision by the amazing author and editor Deborah Halverson. Ways to dig deeper and elevate your manuscript!
#amrevising #amediting #amwriting #writingcommunity
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#amrevising #amediting #amwriting #writingcommunity
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Our next episode on Querying is Learning w/ @abkoga.bsky.social & @brianacaballero drops next Sunday, Nov 23rd! Woohoo! Say goodbye to perfection & hello to an affirmation of learning as we go through our journey.
In the meantime, what’s your fav Season 3 episode so far?? #writingcommunity
In the meantime, what’s your fav Season 3 episode so far?? #writingcommunity
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November 15, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Our next episode on Querying is Learning w/ @abkoga.bsky.social & @brianacaballero drops next Sunday, Nov 23rd! Woohoo! Say goodbye to perfection & hello to an affirmation of learning as we go through our journey.
In the meantime, what’s your fav Season 3 episode so far?? #writingcommunity
In the meantime, what’s your fav Season 3 episode so far?? #writingcommunity
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Do you write or illustrate stories for kids? Join Mighty Kidlit, a free community with membership opportunities! 🎉 Below are QR codes with links to membership levels and info about a FREE Q & A with the incredible mentors of the ✨NEW✨ Mighty Kidlit Mentorship Program. #kidlit #pb #mg #ya #gn
November 12, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Friends. If you’re #amquerying or in the #writingcommunity, PLEASE go listen to this episode with the brilliant @heathercashman.bsky.social . The way she demystifies the reasons for passes is potent and inspiring !! @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social #YMWJPodcast #kidlit 👇👇
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November 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Friends. If you’re #amquerying or in the #writingcommunity, PLEASE go listen to this episode with the brilliant @heathercashman.bsky.social . The way she demystifies the reasons for passes is potent and inspiring !! @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social #YMWJPodcast #kidlit 👇👇
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This past Friday, I had the pleasure of being on You, Me, & the Writing Journey—a podcast by kid-lit author @drenderturmaud.bsky.social.
We talked about avoiding burnout as writers—having support helps, but so does rest. Sometimes, not writing is part of the writing process.
#AuthorSky #BookSky
We talked about avoiding burnout as writers—having support helps, but so does rest. Sometimes, not writing is part of the writing process.
#AuthorSky #BookSky
November 8, 2025 at 11:55 PM
This past Friday, I had the pleasure of being on You, Me, & the Writing Journey—a podcast by kid-lit author @drenderturmaud.bsky.social.
We talked about avoiding burnout as writers—having support helps, but so does rest. Sometimes, not writing is part of the writing process.
#AuthorSky #BookSky
We talked about avoiding burnout as writers—having support helps, but so does rest. Sometimes, not writing is part of the writing process.
#AuthorSky #BookSky