Annette McDermott
@annettemcdermott.bsky.social
Freelance Journalist (Profile/History/Lifestyle) | Children's mag author and querying #pbwriter | SCBWI | #12x12 | #PBParty Honorable Mention 2023, 2024, 2025
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If you love ancient history, check this out! I was project editor/writer for this bookazine published by Hearst and am thrilled with how it turned out! It was a pleasure to work with such a talented team. You can find the bookazine on newsstands through 1/27/25. #bookazine #history #archaeology
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There's still time to enter the #PBSummit 2025 TICKET GIVEAWAY!
Just share our reveal posts with your writer friends on social media and tell us about it at:
www.picturebooksummi...
Enter today! Ends 6/9/25.
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
Just share our reveal posts with your writer friends on social media and tell us about it at:
www.picturebooksummi...
Enter today! Ends 6/9/25.
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
June 8, 2025 at 10:37 PM
There's still time to enter the #PBSummit 2025 TICKET GIVEAWAY!
Just share our reveal posts with your writer friends on social media and tell us about it at:
www.picturebooksummi...
Enter today! Ends 6/9/25.
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
Just share our reveal posts with your writer friends on social media and tell us about it at:
www.picturebooksummi...
Enter today! Ends 6/9/25.
#amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #PBSummit #booksky
I’m honored and thrilled to receive my third Honorable Mention and learn my story made it to the “duke it out Zoom this year (a story I was close to shelving)!
Sending much gratitude to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and her incredible team for making #pbparty possible!
#WritingCommunity
Sending much gratitude to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and her incredible team for making #pbparty possible!
#WritingCommunity
May 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I’m honored and thrilled to receive my third Honorable Mention and learn my story made it to the “duke it out Zoom this year (a story I was close to shelving)!
Sending much gratitude to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and her incredible team for making #pbparty possible!
#WritingCommunity
Sending much gratitude to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and her incredible team for making #pbparty possible!
#WritingCommunity
I love this event! No matter the outcome, it’s a great experience. Mostly though, I love the supportive community of writers. Thanks to all the judges, agents and editors who participate. And good luck to all who entered! #PBParty
February 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I love this event! No matter the outcome, it’s a great experience. Mostly though, I love the supportive community of writers. Thanks to all the judges, agents and editors who participate. And good luck to all who entered! #PBParty
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"This struggle often comes from fear—fear of being judged, fear of failing, or fear of not creating something that will blow readers away. Perfectionism can turn that goal into an impossible standard, slowing progress and hurting confidence."
www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/...
www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/...
Perfectionism in Writing: Overcoming the Pressure to Be Flawless
Author Deanna Martinez-Bey discusses perfectionism in writing and shares strategies for overcoming the pressure to be flawless.
www.writersdigest.com
December 17, 2024 at 5:06 PM
"This struggle often comes from fear—fear of being judged, fear of failing, or fear of not creating something that will blow readers away. Perfectionism can turn that goal into an impossible standard, slowing progress and hurting confidence."
www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/...
www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/...
Seen last night while driving around looking at Christmas lights. Wait for it…😂🎄
#christmaslights #christmas
#christmaslights #christmas
December 22, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Seen last night while driving around looking at Christmas lights. Wait for it…😂🎄
#christmaslights #christmas
#christmaslights #christmas
If you love ancient history, check this out! I was project editor/writer for this bookazine published by Hearst and am thrilled with how it turned out! It was a pleasure to work with such a talented team. You can find the bookazine on newsstands through 1/27/25. #bookazine #history #archaeology
November 12, 2024 at 2:24 PM
If you love ancient history, check this out! I was project editor/writer for this bookazine published by Hearst and am thrilled with how it turned out! It was a pleasure to work with such a talented team. You can find the bookazine on newsstands through 1/27/25. #bookazine #history #archaeology
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Are you getting in your own way when it comes to getting published? 🫠
We can relate!
Download our FREE #12x12PB guide so you can learn how to kick that mentality to the curb. https://buff.ly/4fDLckY
#amwriting #amquerying
We can relate!
Download our FREE #12x12PB guide so you can learn how to kick that mentality to the curb. https://buff.ly/4fDLckY
#amwriting #amquerying
November 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Are you getting in your own way when it comes to getting published? 🫠
We can relate!
Download our FREE #12x12PB guide so you can learn how to kick that mentality to the curb. https://buff.ly/4fDLckY
#amwriting #amquerying
We can relate!
Download our FREE #12x12PB guide so you can learn how to kick that mentality to the curb. https://buff.ly/4fDLckY
#amwriting #amquerying
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Introducing the first ever #KidlitChuckleChallenge, hosted by @musingmommumble.bsky.social, @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social & me!
Check out the details (and all the fabulous PRIZES 🤩) on my blog!
Are you in? Tag a friend! #kidlit #writingcommunity
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Check out the details (and all the fabulous PRIZES 🤩) on my blog!
Are you in? Tag a friend! #kidlit #writingcommunity
hauswirthwrites.wixsite.com/juliehauswir...
Introducing the Kidlit Chuckle Challenge!
Welcome to the inaugural #KidlitChuckleChallenge, the first ever kidlit writing contest geared completely toward HUMOR! Grab a participant badge and read on to learn more about contest rules, prizes, ...
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August 16, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Introducing the first ever #KidlitChuckleChallenge, hosted by @musingmommumble.bsky.social, @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social & me!
Check out the details (and all the fabulous PRIZES 🤩) on my blog!
Are you in? Tag a friend! #kidlit #writingcommunity
hauswirthwrites.wixsite.com/juliehauswir...
Check out the details (and all the fabulous PRIZES 🤩) on my blog!
Are you in? Tag a friend! #kidlit #writingcommunity
hauswirthwrites.wixsite.com/juliehauswir...
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Meet this month's #12x12PB Featured Agents, Liz Nealon of Great Dog Literary and Rick Margolis of Rising Bear Literary Agency!
Head to the blog to learn more about these fantastic #agents and what they're looking for in #picturebooks: 12x12challenge.com/blog
#amquerying
Head to the blog to learn more about these fantastic #agents and what they're looking for in #picturebooks: 12x12challenge.com/blog
#amquerying
May 8, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Meet this month's #12x12PB Featured Agents, Liz Nealon of Great Dog Literary and Rick Margolis of Rising Bear Literary Agency!
Head to the blog to learn more about these fantastic #agents and what they're looking for in #picturebooks: 12x12challenge.com/blog
#amquerying
Head to the blog to learn more about these fantastic #agents and what they're looking for in #picturebooks: 12x12challenge.com/blog
#amquerying
Happy and thankful to receive a PBParty Honorable Mention for my historical fiction manuscript!
April 20, 2024 at 2:13 AM
Happy and thankful to receive a PBParty Honorable Mention for my historical fiction manuscript!
When writing fiction, we want to reduce the distance between reader and story. One good way to “show, don’t tell” is to eliminate filter words.
www.instituteforwriters.com/less-filteri...
www.instituteforwriters.com/less-filteri...
Less Filtering = More “Show, Don’t Tell”
When writing fiction, we want to reduce the distance between reader and story. One good way “show, don’t tell” is to eliminate filter words.
www.instituteforwriters.com
April 3, 2024 at 6:55 AM
When writing fiction, we want to reduce the distance between reader and story. One good way to “show, don’t tell” is to eliminate filter words.
www.instituteforwriters.com/less-filteri...
www.instituteforwriters.com/less-filteri...
Submission complete! Good luck to all, and thank you @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social for all you do to make #PBParty such a great event!
February 23, 2024 at 12:03 AM
Submission complete! Good luck to all, and thank you @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social for all you do to make #PBParty such a great event!
I love the amazing community! Everyone is so supportive and willing to share their kidlit experiences. 🤗
#whyilove12x12PB
#whyilove12x12PB
Happy Valentine's Day! 💌 We LOVE our members. Members, what do you love about #12x12PB? Repost or reply and use hashtag #whyilove12x12PB!
Want to join us? Visit 12x12challenge.com/m.... #kidlit #picturebooks #amwriting #writingcommunity
Want to join us? Visit 12x12challenge.com/m.... #kidlit #picturebooks #amwriting #writingcommunity
February 14, 2024 at 11:20 PM
I love the amazing community! Everyone is so supportive and willing to share their kidlit experiences. 🤗
#whyilove12x12PB
#whyilove12x12PB
Yay! I finally finished the first draft of a nonfiction pb that drove me bonkers! It’s the second in a series (I’m querying the first) and needs work, but it’s written! Now on to the revisions! 🙃😁
February 13, 2024 at 9:24 PM
Yay! I finally finished the first draft of a nonfiction pb that drove me bonkers! It’s the second in a series (I’m querying the first) and needs work, but it’s written! Now on to the revisions! 🙃😁
Happy birthday, Judy Blume!
February 12, 2024 at 7:57 PM
Happy birthday, Judy Blume!
Monday motivation 😊
February 12, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Monday motivation 😊
Happiness is finding a copy of the 1947 Newbery Medal winner in a local antique shop. 😊
February 9, 2024 at 2:26 AM
Happiness is finding a copy of the 1947 Newbery Medal winner in a local antique shop. 😊
Resource alert! Searchable database of literary agents looking for new writers. literaryagencies.com/list-of-lite...
January 23, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Resource alert! Searchable database of literary agents looking for new writers. literaryagencies.com/list-of-lite...
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Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 #PBParty contest for unagented PB writers & author/illustrators.
We have 65 amazing agents, editors & art directors participating so far. It's going to be another epic year! The judges & I can't wait.
mindyalyseweiss.com/2024-pbparty...
We have 65 amazing agents, editors & art directors participating so far. It's going to be another epic year! The judges & I can't wait.
mindyalyseweiss.com/2024-pbparty...
2024 PBParty Annual Contest ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland
The annual PBParty contest is for unagented writers and author/illustrators with finished and polished picture book manuscripts.
mindyalyseweiss.com
January 23, 2024 at 6:18 AM
Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 #PBParty contest for unagented PB writers & author/illustrators.
We have 65 amazing agents, editors & art directors participating so far. It's going to be another epic year! The judges & I can't wait.
mindyalyseweiss.com/2024-pbparty...
We have 65 amazing agents, editors & art directors participating so far. It's going to be another epic year! The judges & I can't wait.
mindyalyseweiss.com/2024-pbparty...
The act of wondering is a writer’s best asset! It’s how we cultivate and expand ideas and bring our unique perspective to a story. It’s what separates us from the algorithm. It’s how the magic happens.
November 11, 2023 at 5:29 PM
The act of wondering is a writer’s best asset! It’s how we cultivate and expand ideas and bring our unique perspective to a story. It’s what separates us from the algorithm. It’s how the magic happens.
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This is my first-ever Bluesky post, and it's a GIVEAWAY! To enter to win a copy of WHO MADE THIS MESS?, a laugh-out-loud picture book intended to remind kids that our assumptions are often incorrect, please follow me and share this post by 11/8. US only. Teachers/librarians are entered twice!
November 3, 2023 at 2:57 PM
This is my first-ever Bluesky post, and it's a GIVEAWAY! To enter to win a copy of WHO MADE THIS MESS?, a laugh-out-loud picture book intended to remind kids that our assumptions are often incorrect, please follow me and share this post by 11/8. US only. Teachers/librarians are entered twice!