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Elaine Cline
@elaineccline.bsky.social
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PB, CB + MG writer. l @scbwi-bi Writing Competitions Editor l SL Chicken House Open Coop 2020 l SL Wells Literary Festival Books for Children 2021 l LL WMCNA 2021
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It was such an unique opportunity that so many people benefited from irrespective of whether they won or not.
Thank you for your support @colleenjones.bsky.social in promoting this competition.
colleenjones.bsky.social A. Colleen Jones (she/her) @colleenjones.bsky.social · Jul 20
Thanks for this great summary of the Slushpile Challenge, Elaine! I also won a Challenge a number of years ago and had feedback from an agent on my manuscript. Delighted that several other Irish members have won and benefited in one way or another. It was an amazing opportunity to connect and learn.
July 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM
elaineccline.bsky.social
Thank you @storysnug.com. You were one of my pen pals. 🙂
storysnug.com Catherine Friess @ Story Snug @storysnug.com · Jul 20
The Slushpile Challenge has always been one of my favourite competitions. I’m sad to see it go. Thank you for all your hard work & organisation @elaineccline.bsky.social 🤗
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social
July 20, 2025 at 2:10 PM
elaineccline.bsky.social
Information about the Slush Pile Challenge.

@scbwi-bi.bsky.social
@scbwiireland.bsky.social
SCBWI Europe

www.wordsandpics.org/2025/07/slus...
SLUSH PILE CHALLENGE "So long, farewell ..."
Words and Pictures is the online magazine of SCBWI British Isles.
www.wordsandpics.org
July 20, 2025 at 8:43 AM
elaineccline.bsky.social
Read about @katehigney.bsky.social's experience of winning the April 2025 Slush Pile Challenge.
Thank you to Carolyn May McGlone of May Literary Agency for setting and judging this competition.
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social S
CBWI Europe
www.wordsandpics.org/2025/07/slus...
SLUSH PILE CHALLENGE Kate Higney
Words and Pictures is the online magazine of SCBWI British Isles.
www.wordsandpics.org
July 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
elaineccline.bsky.social
I write for children - picture books, chapter books and middle grade.
I have joined a UK based but not exclusive group for children's book writers and illustrators group.
If you are passionate about kid lit, this new creative community would welcome you.
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July 2, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Read about @karinmaatman.bsky.social experience of winning January 2025 Slush Pile Challenge. Thank you to @losbennett.bsky.social of Liverpool Literary Agency for setting and judging this competition.
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social SCBWI Europe
www.wordsandpics.org/2025/06/slus...
SLUSH PILE CHALLENGE WINNER Karin Maatman
Words and Pictures is the online magazine of SCBWI British Isles.
www.wordsandpics.org
June 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM
elaineccline.bsky.social
Congratulations to @katehigney.bsky.social for winning the April 2025 Slush Pile Challenge. Thank you to Carolyn May McGlone of May Literary Agency for setting and judging this competition.
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social SCBWI Europe

www.wordsandpics.org/2025/06/slus...
SLUSH PILE CHALLENGE April 2025 Results
Words and Pictures is the online magazine of SCBWI British Isles.
www.wordsandpics.org
June 8, 2025 at 9:28 AM
elaineccline.bsky.social
Read about @jennywritemoore.bsky.social experience of winning the October 2024 Slush Pile Challenge. Thank you to Millie van Grutten of RCW Literary Agency for setting and judging this competition.
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social SCBWI Europe
www.wordsandpics.org/2025/06/slus...
SLUSH PILE CHALLENGE WINNER - Jenny Moore
Words and Pictures is the online magazine of SCBWI British Isles.
www.wordsandpics.org
June 8, 2025 at 9:11 AM
elaineccline.bsky.social
New April 2025 Slush Pile Challenge set and judged by Carolyn May McGlone of May Literary Agency.
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social Words and Pictures
@scbwiireland.bsky.social
SCBWI Europe
www.wordsandpics.org/2025/04/slus...
SLUSH PILE CHALLENGE April 2025
Words and Pictures is the online magazine of SCBWI British Isles.
www.wordsandpics.org
April 13, 2025 at 7:38 AM
elaineccline.bsky.social
5* review for #picturebook #boardbook #WhereDoesPooGo? by Katie Daynes and Dan Taylor - Usborne Books. A fun and informative lift-the-flap book for children aged 5+.
March 10, 2025 at 9:40 AM
elaineccline.bsky.social
5* review for #picturebook #boardbook #WhatIsPoo? by Katie Daynes and Marta Alvarez Miguens Usborne book. A fun and informative lift the flap book. Ideal for youngsters aged 3+.
#KidlitUK #UKkidlit
March 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
elaineccline.bsky.social
Congratulations to @karinmaatman.bsky.social for winning the January 25 Slush Pile Challenge. Thank you to @losbennett.bsky.social of The Liverpool Literary Agency for setting & judging this competion.
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social SCBWI Europe
www.wordsandpics.org/2025/03/slus...
SLUSH PILE CHALLENGE January 2025 Results
Words and Pictures is the online magazine of SCBWI British Isles.
www.wordsandpics.org
March 2, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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libbyhartwell.bsky.social
Thanks Elaine. It was a wonderful experience 😊
February 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
elaineccline.bsky.social
Read about @libbyhartwell.bsky.social's experience of entering and winning the July 2024 Slush Pile Challenge. Thank you to Callen Martin of Bell Lomax Moreton for setting and judging this competition.
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social SCBWI Europe
www.wordsandpics.org/2025/02/slus...
SLUSH PILE CHALLENGE WINNER Libby Hartwell
Words and Pictures is the online magazine of SCBWI British Isles.
www.wordsandpics.org
February 16, 2025 at 10:44 AM
elaineccline.bsky.social
So true!
wrtrstat.bsky.social Writing & Editing @wrtrstat.bsky.social · Feb 14
“Lean on your draft process to make each book possible. Split things up to work on them in specific, small bites. Don't try to do everything in just one draft. You need time away, extra drafts, thinking time to get the best possible story.” #amwriting - Wrtr .. #author #writer #Writing ~ #authorsky
February 14, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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Especially now, nurture your writing inspirations, especially the small, daily writing moments we tend to overlook. - Wrtr #amwriting #amediting Keep #Writing. ~As authors, We need to continue to nurture our stories and creative abilities. #author #writer ~ #authorsky
Writing is a lifetime adventure. - Wrtr ~ Background photo shows a closeup of a camera on a map with photos surrounding it.
February 14, 2025 at 4:48 AM
elaineccline.bsky.social
I thoroughly enjoyed #TheWildRobot by @peterbrownstudio.com. Ideal for youngsters aged 7+.
#middlegrade #kidlit
February 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
elaineccline.bsky.social
Closing date for Jan. 2025 Slush Pile Challenge, set & judged by @losbennett.bsky.social of Liverpool Literary Agency is tomorrow: 2/2/2025 23.59 GMT.
The manuscript doesn't have to be complete before submitting your entry.
SCBWI-BI, SCBWI-Europe & SCBWI-Ireland
www.wordsandpics.org/2025/01/slus...
SLUSH PILE CHALLENGE January 2025
Words and Pictures is the online magazine of SCBWI British Isles.
www.wordsandpics.org
February 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
elaineccline.bsky.social
Closing date for this competition, set & judged by @losbennett.bsky.social of Liverpool Literary Agency is tomorrow - 2/2/2025 - 23.59 GMT.
The manuscript doesn't have to be complete before submitting your entry.
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social
www.wordsandpics.org/2025/01/slus...
SLUSH PILE CHALLENGE January 2025
Words and Pictures is the online magazine of SCBWI British Isles.
www.wordsandpics.org
February 1, 2025 at 12:29 PM
elaineccline.bsky.social
This has been a very apt read this holiday.
#amreading
#kidlituk
#middlegrade
January 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
elaineccline.bsky.social
The joys of writing a middle grade timeslip adventure.
#amediting #kidlituk
#ukkidlit
January 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
elaineccline.bsky.social
Closing date for January 2025 Slush Pile Challenge, set and judged by @losbennett.bsky.social of the Liverpool Literary Agency is Sunday 2nd February - 23.59 GMT.
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social SCBWI Ireland SCBWI Europe

www.wordsandpics.org/2025/01/slus...
SLUSH PILE CHALLENGE January 2025
Words and Pictures is the online magazine of SCBWI British Isles.
www.wordsandpics.org
January 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Reposted by Elaine Cline
manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social
Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉

Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.

Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...
The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 12, 2025 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
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January 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
elaineccline.bsky.social
This picture book is brilliant. It should be in every early years setting and primary school classroom.
@sharonhopwood.bsky.social Marisa Morea @farshorebooks.bsky.social

#edusky
#kidlitUK
#UKKidLit
#PSHE
sharonhopwood.bsky.social Sharon Hopwood @sharonhopwood.bsky.social · Jan 14
Little Mouse is Absolutely, Completely, Totally FINE! review is on its way! Thank you so much @sarahbroadley.bsky.social & @elaineccline.bsky.social ❤️🐭
sarahbroadley.bsky.social Sarah Broadley @sarahbroadley.bsky.social · Jan 13
Not everyone is having the best start to the day in Mousetown, there's also those who are bursting with happiness too.
Emotions can be difficult, 'Little Mouse is Absolutely, Completely,Totally Fine' @sharonhopwood.bsky.social, illus #MarisaMorea, is fab. Review up soon @mybookcorner.bsky.social
January 14, 2025 at 9:42 AM
elaineccline.bsky.social
Day 20 of 20 of chapter books that have had an impact on me.
No reviews. No explanations. Just covers.

#chapterbooks
#kidlitUK
#UKKidLit
#edusky
January 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM