Cathy Johnson
@dadslibrary.bsky.social
Writing YA and teen. Northern Writers Debut Fiction Award 2019, Guppy YA SL 2022. #SCBWI, #MAWFYP Bath Spa. Lupus warrior. Former GP.
@writercornish.bsky.social Happy Book birthday for book two in the Unicorns in Uniforms series, Tracy 🥳🥳😍
October 2, 2025 at 7:10 AM
@writercornish.bsky.social Happy Book birthday for book two in the Unicorns in Uniforms series, Tracy 🥳🥳😍
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Have you signed up for the #UV26 masterclasses yet?
Sign up by 31 May for chance to win The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel by @authorsaragrant.bsky.social or Pitch Your Book by @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social
Find out more and book your spot: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social #UV26
Sign up by 31 May for chance to win The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel by @authorsaragrant.bsky.social or Pitch Your Book by @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social
Find out more and book your spot: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social #UV26
May 11, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Have you signed up for the #UV26 masterclasses yet?
Sign up by 31 May for chance to win The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel by @authorsaragrant.bsky.social or Pitch Your Book by @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social
Find out more and book your spot: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social #UV26
Sign up by 31 May for chance to win The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel by @authorsaragrant.bsky.social or Pitch Your Book by @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social
Find out more and book your spot: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social #UV26
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Editing Your Entry masterclass with UV co-founder @authorsaragrant.bsky.social 💡
Practical tips to help you improve your novel opening
Thu 12 June, 7.30pm
Sign up: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
** Sign up by 31 May for a chance to win Sara's new book on editing **
#UV26 @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
Practical tips to help you improve your novel opening
Thu 12 June, 7.30pm
Sign up: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
** Sign up by 31 May for a chance to win Sara's new book on editing **
#UV26 @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
May 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Editing Your Entry masterclass with UV co-founder @authorsaragrant.bsky.social 💡
Practical tips to help you improve your novel opening
Thu 12 June, 7.30pm
Sign up: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
** Sign up by 31 May for a chance to win Sara's new book on editing **
#UV26 @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
Practical tips to help you improve your novel opening
Thu 12 June, 7.30pm
Sign up: tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
** Sign up by 31 May for a chance to win Sara's new book on editing **
#UV26 @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
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'Pitch Your Novel' Masterclass with @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social 👀
What? Learn how to craft your 250-word synopsis and a compelling 35-word pitch.
Who? Author/ coach Sheila M. Averbuch
When? Thu 5 June, 7.30pm
How? Sign up at tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
#UV26 @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
Pic: Rob McDougall
What? Learn how to craft your 250-word synopsis and a compelling 35-word pitch.
Who? Author/ coach Sheila M. Averbuch
When? Thu 5 June, 7.30pm
How? Sign up at tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
#UV26 @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
Pic: Rob McDougall
May 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
'Pitch Your Novel' Masterclass with @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social 👀
What? Learn how to craft your 250-word synopsis and a compelling 35-word pitch.
Who? Author/ coach Sheila M. Averbuch
When? Thu 5 June, 7.30pm
How? Sign up at tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
#UV26 @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
Pic: Rob McDougall
What? Learn how to craft your 250-word synopsis and a compelling 35-word pitch.
Who? Author/ coach Sheila M. Averbuch
When? Thu 5 June, 7.30pm
How? Sign up at tinyurl.com/4tjm6m9r
#UV26 @scbwi-bi.bsky.social
Pic: Rob McDougall
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Booking is LIVE for the #UV26 online launch event on 22 May!
It's FREE but you need to book a place👇
tinyurl.com/3sbw5tzp
Don't miss the chance to hear what our judges are looking for 👀
@lindsaylit.bsky.social @saskialeach.bsky.social
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social @louiestowell.bsky.social
#KidLit
It's FREE but you need to book a place👇
tinyurl.com/3sbw5tzp
Don't miss the chance to hear what our judges are looking for 👀
@lindsaylit.bsky.social @saskialeach.bsky.social
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social @louiestowell.bsky.social
#KidLit
April 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Booking is LIVE for the #UV26 online launch event on 22 May!
It's FREE but you need to book a place👇
tinyurl.com/3sbw5tzp
Don't miss the chance to hear what our judges are looking for 👀
@lindsaylit.bsky.social @saskialeach.bsky.social
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social @louiestowell.bsky.social
#KidLit
It's FREE but you need to book a place👇
tinyurl.com/3sbw5tzp
Don't miss the chance to hear what our judges are looking for 👀
@lindsaylit.bsky.social @saskialeach.bsky.social
@scbwi-bi.bsky.social @louiestowell.bsky.social
#KidLit
It’s official. Finally have my #MAWFYP from Bath Spa after illness struggles delayed its completion. Huge thanks 🙏🙏🙏 to the course director Alexia Casale, who was also my manuscript tutor, for all her support!And, a Happy Book Birthday to her for yesterday’s publication of Not that Kind of Hero🥳
It's friday! That means time for the weekly good news thread. What's your good news from the week? What's made you smile?
a man with a beard and curly hair is smiling
Alt: Perrin from wheel of time smiling. his eyes are golden
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April 11, 2025 at 8:18 AM
It’s official. Finally have my #MAWFYP from Bath Spa after illness struggles delayed its completion. Huge thanks 🙏🙏🙏 to the course director Alexia Casale, who was also my manuscript tutor, for all her support!And, a Happy Book Birthday to her for yesterday’s publication of Not that Kind of Hero🥳
My mini writing retreat on holiday on a tea estate, in my husband’s home country of Sri Lanka, while the rest of the family hike the Pekoe Trail
April 11, 2025 at 5:40 AM
My mini writing retreat on holiday on a tea estate, in my husband’s home country of Sri Lanka, while the rest of the family hike the Pekoe Trail
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If your books are among the 7.5 million pirated works on #LibGen, the resource #Meta has been using to train their #AI, you can at least send Meta a letter (using the @authorsguild.bsky.social's handy template) to state that they are violating your copyright.
actionnetwork.org/letters/auth...
actionnetwork.org/letters/auth...
Tell AI Companies They Do Not Have the Right to Use Your Work
I just sent a letter telling AI companies they do not not have the right to use my work. Use the Authors Guild's letter template to send your own.
actionnetwork.org
March 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
If your books are among the 7.5 million pirated works on #LibGen, the resource #Meta has been using to train their #AI, you can at least send Meta a letter (using the @authorsguild.bsky.social's handy template) to state that they are violating your copyright.
actionnetwork.org/letters/auth...
actionnetwork.org/letters/auth...
Sheila is *brilliant* at breaking down what is needed for a professional pitch. An unmissable workshop for anyone querying agents!
Writers, join me on 26th March for my #PITCHYOURBOOK masterclass! Book now at bit.ly/SMApitch263. The class starts 7pm GMT and is ideal if you're trying to find an #agent for your novel. We'll discuss the most common mistakes in #queryletters and the four elements you really must include.
Buy tickets – Pitch Your Book- a Masterclass with Sheila M. Averbuch – Zoom
Agents are searching for promising new novelists, but how can writers craft the letter that hooks the agent? SCB...
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March 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Sheila is *brilliant* at breaking down what is needed for a professional pitch. An unmissable workshop for anyone querying agents!
@suehcunningham.bsky.social I’m loving #CloudNine. Pooch is feeling neglected!
February 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
@suehcunningham.bsky.social I’m loving #CloudNine. Pooch is feeling neglected!
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✨ Ready to feel more confident with school visits? Join @lizflanagan.bsky.social and @hobslantern.bsky.social for an engaging online event ✨
Don’t miss out on insider tips and expert advice.
📅 Get your tickets: bit.ly/419cI5l
#SchoolVisits #PublishingCentreofExcellence
Don’t miss out on insider tips and expert advice.
📅 Get your tickets: bit.ly/419cI5l
#SchoolVisits #PublishingCentreofExcellence
February 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
✨ Ready to feel more confident with school visits? Join @lizflanagan.bsky.social and @hobslantern.bsky.social for an engaging online event ✨
Don’t miss out on insider tips and expert advice.
📅 Get your tickets: bit.ly/419cI5l
#SchoolVisits #PublishingCentreofExcellence
Don’t miss out on insider tips and expert advice.
📅 Get your tickets: bit.ly/419cI5l
#SchoolVisits #PublishingCentreofExcellence
Unmissable #NYALitFest back 19th July
Yay! The Northern YA Lit Fest is back in Preston on July 19th
bit.ly/3WRVI11
#BookSky💙📚 #NYALitFest #YoungAdultLiterature #reading #BookFestival
@uclanpublishing.bsky.social
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#BookSky💙📚 #NYALitFest #YoungAdultLiterature #reading #BookFestival
@uclanpublishing.bsky.social
February 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Unmissable #NYALitFest back 19th July
January 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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So here’s the update. The billionaire owner of the Guardian preparing to get rid of a core part of the news org + 100 journalists.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
November 25, 2024 at 10:30 PM
So here’s the update. The billionaire owner of the Guardian preparing to get rid of a core part of the news org + 100 journalists.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
If you’re a Guardian or Observer reader, please share this. The need for a strong, free & independent press couldn’t be greater. Yet, here it is.
Excellent thread on publishing. I needed to hear so much of this.
a few years ago, I attended my first publishing conference, and the advice was so good I spent the whole time frantically writing it all down. wanted to circulate them again, and so:
✨here are 11 advice from editors✨
✨here are 11 advice from editors✨
November 23, 2024 at 11:46 AM
Excellent thread on publishing. I needed to hear so much of this.
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Good morning #UKKidlit #KidlitUK gang - reminder to use those tags to appear in the UK Kidlit feed. Apologies for the slightly naff word kidlit. But it's the briefest way of saying it.
October 9, 2023 at 8:21 AM
Good morning #UKKidlit #KidlitUK gang - reminder to use those tags to appear in the UK Kidlit feed. Apologies for the slightly naff word kidlit. But it's the briefest way of saying it.
First post, so it has to be a picture of the pooch on one of our favourite walks. #cockapoo
October 1, 2023 at 4:38 PM
First post, so it has to be a picture of the pooch on one of our favourite walks. #cockapoo