Sue Scott
@sdscottwriter.bsky.social
Reader, children's writer, kid-lit tragic/activist, tutor, tea drinker, chocoholic.
2nd place CYA Picture Book Preschool 2024
Mum to 3 wonderful 20-something women, and a Havanese called Wally.
Sydneysider.
2nd place CYA Picture Book Preschool 2024
Mum to 3 wonderful 20-something women, and a Havanese called Wally.
Sydneysider.
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Sue Scott
@sdscottwriter.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Well, I’ve had a go and created a Starter Pack for those interested in Australian Kidlit.
Please let me know if you’d like to be added and/or removed.
Looking forward to connecting with others who are also Aussie Kidlit tragics and advocates.
go.bsky.app/BHYEVMN
Please let me know if you’d like to be added and/or removed.
Looking forward to connecting with others who are also Aussie Kidlit tragics and advocates.
go.bsky.app/BHYEVMN
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We’ve started a CYA starter pack. If you’ve been to,or coming to the CYA children, young adult and adult writers and illustrators conference please message us so we can add you.
March 29, 2025 at 10:22 PM
We’ve started a CYA starter pack. If you’ve been to,or coming to the CYA children, young adult and adult writers and illustrators conference please message us so we can add you.
www.theguardian.com/books/2024/d...
This is a beautiful article about the role and power of picture books in an adult’s life. #picturebooks #kidlit
This is a beautiful article about the role and power of picture books in an adult’s life. #picturebooks #kidlit
These picture books make the perfect gifts – for adults (and their inner children)
As grown-ups increasingly embrace the emotional power and visual delights of picture books, here is a list of recommendations to suit every person and occasion
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2024 at 3:34 AM
www.theguardian.com/books/2024/d...
This is a beautiful article about the role and power of picture books in an adult’s life. #picturebooks #kidlit
This is a beautiful article about the role and power of picture books in an adult’s life. #picturebooks #kidlit
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I talk to a lot of aspiring picture book writers who have spent YEARS working on their first book. And revision is great! It's essential!
But you know what's really the key to picture book success? Write something new. Then do that again. (thread)
But you know what's really the key to picture book success? Write something new. Then do that again. (thread)
December 8, 2024 at 8:50 PM
I talk to a lot of aspiring picture book writers who have spent YEARS working on their first book. And revision is great! It's essential!
But you know what's really the key to picture book success? Write something new. Then do that again. (thread)
But you know what's really the key to picture book success? Write something new. Then do that again. (thread)
If you’re an Australian kid lit enthusiast and want to join the #kidlitchat, the time conversion is 1pm Wednesdays for Stdneysiders. I’m going to try and make it when I can. Who’s with me?
November 20, 2024 at 9:15 AM
If you’re an Australian kid lit enthusiast and want to join the #kidlitchat, the time conversion is 1pm Wednesdays for Stdneysiders. I’m going to try and make it when I can. Who’s with me?
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If you enjoyed a novel, contact the author and let them know!
Writing can be a difficult, anxious, uncertain, and often insecure profession. Yet a huge amount of joy comes from connecting with readers.
So don't be afraid to write to a beloved author – it could very genuinely brighten their day.
Writing can be a difficult, anxious, uncertain, and often insecure profession. Yet a huge amount of joy comes from connecting with readers.
So don't be afraid to write to a beloved author – it could very genuinely brighten their day.
November 19, 2024 at 11:15 AM
If you enjoyed a novel, contact the author and let them know!
Writing can be a difficult, anxious, uncertain, and often insecure profession. Yet a huge amount of joy comes from connecting with readers.
So don't be afraid to write to a beloved author – it could very genuinely brighten their day.
Writing can be a difficult, anxious, uncertain, and often insecure profession. Yet a huge amount of joy comes from connecting with readers.
So don't be afraid to write to a beloved author – it could very genuinely brighten their day.
@itsmattstantonhere.bsky.social Hi Matt. Welcome to Bluesky. I just added you to my Australian Kidlit starter pack, but let me know if you don’t want to be included. I have no idea what I’m doing on this platform (🤦♀️) but I’m sure your insta posts would be appreciated here. 😊
November 20, 2024 at 3:34 AM
@itsmattstantonhere.bsky.social Hi Matt. Welcome to Bluesky. I just added you to my Australian Kidlit starter pack, but let me know if you don’t want to be included. I have no idea what I’m doing on this platform (🤦♀️) but I’m sure your insta posts would be appreciated here. 😊
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Have you explored the website, Kidlit411?
It's a treasure trove of resources for kidlit creators - authors, author-illustrators, illustrators - whether you're just getting started, you're looking for ways to level up, or you need helpful tips to continue developing your craft.
www.kidlit411.com
It's a treasure trove of resources for kidlit creators - authors, author-illustrators, illustrators - whether you're just getting started, you're looking for ways to level up, or you need helpful tips to continue developing your craft.
www.kidlit411.com
KidLit411
A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.
www.kidlit411.com
November 18, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Have you explored the website, Kidlit411?
It's a treasure trove of resources for kidlit creators - authors, author-illustrators, illustrators - whether you're just getting started, you're looking for ways to level up, or you need helpful tips to continue developing your craft.
www.kidlit411.com
It's a treasure trove of resources for kidlit creators - authors, author-illustrators, illustrators - whether you're just getting started, you're looking for ways to level up, or you need helpful tips to continue developing your craft.
www.kidlit411.com
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Submissions are officially open for the WINTER WANDERINGS rhyming kidlit poetry contest! We can't wait to read your work!
#kidlit #poetrycontest #kidlitpoetry
www.reneelatulippe.com/poetry-conte...
#kidlit #poetrycontest #kidlitpoetry
www.reneelatulippe.com/poetry-conte...
November 18, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Submissions are officially open for the WINTER WANDERINGS rhyming kidlit poetry contest! We can't wait to read your work!
#kidlit #poetrycontest #kidlitpoetry
www.reneelatulippe.com/poetry-conte...
#kidlit #poetrycontest #kidlitpoetry
www.reneelatulippe.com/poetry-conte...
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To new Bluesky users: This place has the BEST curation & moderation tools of any social media platform I've been on (& I've been around for a while 🦕). *Strongly* recommend TAKING A FEW MINUTES to learn.
I've summarized the essentials in my Unofficial Guide: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl...
I've summarized the essentials in my Unofficial Guide: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl...
November 14, 2024 at 7:28 PM
To new Bluesky users: This place has the BEST curation & moderation tools of any social media platform I've been on (& I've been around for a while 🦕). *Strongly* recommend TAKING A FEW MINUTES to learn.
I've summarized the essentials in my Unofficial Guide: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl...
I've summarized the essentials in my Unofficial Guide: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl...
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Well, I’ve had a go and created a Starter Pack for those interested in Australian Kidlit.
Please let me know if you’d like to be added and/or removed.
Looking forward to connecting with others who are also Aussie Kidlit tragics and advocates.
go.bsky.app/BHYEVMN
Please let me know if you’d like to be added and/or removed.
Looking forward to connecting with others who are also Aussie Kidlit tragics and advocates.
go.bsky.app/BHYEVMN
November 14, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Well, I’ve had a go and created a Starter Pack for those interested in Australian Kidlit.
Please let me know if you’d like to be added and/or removed.
Looking forward to connecting with others who are also Aussie Kidlit tragics and advocates.
go.bsky.app/BHYEVMN
Please let me know if you’d like to be added and/or removed.
Looking forward to connecting with others who are also Aussie Kidlit tragics and advocates.
go.bsky.app/BHYEVMN
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I bought this, never got round to reading it, and now probably have to give it away (hopefully).
But just wanted to share first - if ever you thought picture books were not not worthy of real study, there’s this 500 page beefcake academic textbook that ONLY COVERS PICTURE BOOKS
#books #kidlit
But just wanted to share first - if ever you thought picture books were not not worthy of real study, there’s this 500 page beefcake academic textbook that ONLY COVERS PICTURE BOOKS
#books #kidlit
November 17, 2024 at 1:00 AM
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I like that Australians on 🦋 identify themselves as Australian. It makes it so much easier to make the decision to follow. Put your Nationality in please. It matters for selection.
November 15, 2024 at 8:19 PM
I like that Australians on 🦋 identify themselves as Australian. It makes it so much easier to make the decision to follow. Put your Nationality in please. It matters for selection.
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To those disheartened by publisher rejections: I started submitting queries & manuscripts to kidlit publishers in 1995. During the 15 yrs before my first children's book contract, I sometimes felt like giving up.
Take a break if you need to, but PERSEVERE. Your time will come.
Take a break if you need to, but PERSEVERE. Your time will come.
January 28, 2024 at 1:34 PM
To those disheartened by publisher rejections: I started submitting queries & manuscripts to kidlit publishers in 1995. During the 15 yrs before my first children's book contract, I sometimes felt like giving up.
Take a break if you need to, but PERSEVERE. Your time will come.
Take a break if you need to, but PERSEVERE. Your time will come.
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I love that my timeline is full of bookish types again!
November 14, 2024 at 11:28 AM
I love that my timeline is full of bookish types again!
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Teacher & librarian friends! I'm working on this year's list of author volunteers who'll be offering Zoom read-alouds for World Read Aloud Day on 2/5/25! It should be ready in a couple of weeks - be sure to follow if you'd like access to the list & please share this post to let your colleagues know!
November 10, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Teacher & librarian friends! I'm working on this year's list of author volunteers who'll be offering Zoom read-alouds for World Read Aloud Day on 2/5/25! It should be ready in a couple of weeks - be sure to follow if you'd like access to the list & please share this post to let your colleagues know!
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Be confident with your submission! Get our FREE Submissions Cheat Sheet for a step-by-step flowchart for preparing your submissions. #kidlit #amwriting #querytip #amquerying
picturebooksubmissions.com/cheat-sheet
picturebooksubmissions.com/cheat-sheet
November 13, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Be confident with your submission! Get our FREE Submissions Cheat Sheet for a step-by-step flowchart for preparing your submissions. #kidlit #amwriting #querytip #amquerying
picturebooksubmissions.com/cheat-sheet
picturebooksubmissions.com/cheat-sheet
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Just a quick note to those new here, if you think someone's post is worth other people reading, repost it. Liking it does not have the same effect here as on the dead-bird site. There is no algorithm. That's one of the reasons we like it.
November 7, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Just a quick note to those new here, if you think someone's post is worth other people reading, repost it. Liking it does not have the same effect here as on the dead-bird site. There is no algorithm. That's one of the reasons we like it.
@lizledden.bsky.social Hi Liz. Just added you to the starter pack. 💕
November 15, 2024 at 9:25 AM
@lizledden.bsky.social Hi Liz. Just added you to the starter pack. 💕
@cassy-polimeni.bsky.social
Hi Cassy. Just added you to the starter pack. 💕
Hi Cassy. Just added you to the starter pack. 💕
November 15, 2024 at 8:59 AM
@cassy-polimeni.bsky.social
Hi Cassy. Just added you to the starter pack. 💕
Hi Cassy. Just added you to the starter pack. 💕
Well, I’ve had a go and created a Starter Pack for those interested in Australian Kidlit.
Please let me know if you’d like to be added and/or removed.
Looking forward to connecting with others who are also Aussie Kidlit tragics and advocates.
go.bsky.app/BHYEVMN
Please let me know if you’d like to be added and/or removed.
Looking forward to connecting with others who are also Aussie Kidlit tragics and advocates.
go.bsky.app/BHYEVMN
November 14, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Well, I’ve had a go and created a Starter Pack for those interested in Australian Kidlit.
Please let me know if you’d like to be added and/or removed.
Looking forward to connecting with others who are also Aussie Kidlit tragics and advocates.
go.bsky.app/BHYEVMN
Please let me know if you’d like to be added and/or removed.
Looking forward to connecting with others who are also Aussie Kidlit tragics and advocates.
go.bsky.app/BHYEVMN
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The Ultimate Directory of tools and applications for Bluesky - a curated collection of all things relating to the Blue Sky social media platform. blueskydirectory.com
The Ultimate Directory of tools and applications for Bluesky
A curated collection of all things relating to the Blue Sky social media platform.
blueskydirectory.com
November 9, 2024 at 6:43 AM
The Ultimate Directory of tools and applications for Bluesky - a curated collection of all things relating to the Blue Sky social media platform. blueskydirectory.com
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Speaking of the utterly broken Twitter search (RIP), here are instructions for searching on Bluesky. It requires a little more from you, but once you know the prefixes, I've found the search works just fine. bsky.social/about/blog/0...
Tips and Tricks for Bluesky Search - Bluesky
Let’s dive into all the tips and tricks for advanced Bluesky search!
bsky.social
November 11, 2024 at 2:14 PM
Speaking of the utterly broken Twitter search (RIP), here are instructions for searching on Bluesky. It requires a little more from you, but once you know the prefixes, I've found the search works just fine. bsky.social/about/blog/0...