Christiana Doucette
@doucette515.bsky.social
Author | Poet | SDWF Kids Write Judge | MGpies | SCBWI Mentee: Joy McCullough | Agent: Leslie Zampetti | #KidLitChat [Tuesdays 9pm ET] | MG Hub | Highlight’s Kay Yoder Scholarship for US History ‘24 | Intern for Kaitlyn Sanchez | https://bit.ly/3Zf7FiH
The frost came last week. I’ve left these up so far because o keep seeing the birds land on the stems and pull out the seeds.
One lone snapdragon has decided this is its moment to shine and suddenly started blooming.
One lone snapdragon has decided this is its moment to shine and suddenly started blooming.
November 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The frost came last week. I’ve left these up so far because o keep seeing the birds land on the stems and pull out the seeds.
One lone snapdragon has decided this is its moment to shine and suddenly started blooming.
One lone snapdragon has decided this is its moment to shine and suddenly started blooming.
My daughter is apparently telling her friends about my soldering iron. I’m being sent jewelry they think I can fix. 😳
November 20, 2025 at 2:59 AM
My daughter is apparently telling her friends about my soldering iron. I’m being sent jewelry they think I can fix. 😳
Hi #KidLitChat. My internet is down tonight. So I only have phone data. I’m going to catch up on the chat in the morning once they’ve restored the outage here.
November 19, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Hi #KidLitChat. My internet is down tonight. So I only have phone data. I’m going to catch up on the chat in the morning once they’ve restored the outage here.
Reposted by Christiana Doucette
Easy to implement #writing craft edits that will immediately improve your WIP (from a pro #betareader):
1. Know your "glitter" words. Everyone has words they overuse in their prose (and they get literally everywhere). CTRL+F your glitter words and cut them where possible. (1/7)
1. Know your "glitter" words. Everyone has words they overuse in their prose (and they get literally everywhere). CTRL+F your glitter words and cut them where possible. (1/7)
November 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Easy to implement #writing craft edits that will immediately improve your WIP (from a pro #betareader):
1. Know your "glitter" words. Everyone has words they overuse in their prose (and they get literally everywhere). CTRL+F your glitter words and cut them where possible. (1/7)
1. Know your "glitter" words. Everyone has words they overuse in their prose (and they get literally everywhere). CTRL+F your glitter words and cut them where possible. (1/7)
Last year this was such a wonderful retreat. And I’m so grateful for the Kay Yoder Scholarship for History that allowed me to go to the @highlightsfound.bsky.social Novel-in-Verse retreat. Highly recommend! #KidLit
November 15, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Last year this was such a wonderful retreat. And I’m so grateful for the Kay Yoder Scholarship for History that allowed me to go to the @highlightsfound.bsky.social Novel-in-Verse retreat. Highly recommend! #KidLit
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For those who do care about what's happening in the world, but who sometimes need an #Uplift:
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Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • quirky • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
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Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • quirky • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
November 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
For those who do care about what's happening in the world, but who sometimes need an #Uplift:
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • quirky • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Hand-curated by yours truly. Criteria unapologetically subjective, but esp: word nerds • acts of kindness • quirky • obscure interest deep-dives • alt-text
Reposted by Christiana Doucette
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#KidLitChat This fall, Denton Loving reached out about a last minute opening at the Table Rock Writer's Conference. I literally was invited Saturday, and drove up Monday. :D
I did the Flash Fiction track. I learned so much. I made some great local connections. And found other KidLit authors, too!
I did the Flash Fiction track. I learned so much. I made some great local connections. And found other KidLit authors, too!
TOPIC: What workshops/conferences/challenges are capturing your attention now, as the year winds down? In-person or online? If you were a NaNo participant, have you found a replacement? #kidlitchat
November 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
#KidLitChat This fall, Denton Loving reached out about a last minute opening at the Table Rock Writer's Conference. I literally was invited Saturday, and drove up Monday. :D
I did the Flash Fiction track. I learned so much. I made some great local connections. And found other KidLit authors, too!
I did the Flash Fiction track. I learned so much. I made some great local connections. And found other KidLit authors, too!
#KidLitChat This past year I went to several workshops. Hindman in Kentucky was very enjoyable. I came as an assistant for @kdwinchester.bsky.social, but they let me audit. So I audited poetry workshops by @karigunterseymour.bsky.social and Denton Loving. And a class by George Ella Lyon...
TOPIC: What workshops/conferences/challenges are capturing your attention now, as the year winds down? In-person or online? If you were a NaNo participant, have you found a replacement? #kidlitchat
November 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
#KidLitChat This past year I went to several workshops. Hindman in Kentucky was very enjoyable. I came as an assistant for @kdwinchester.bsky.social, but they let me audit. So I audited poetry workshops by @karigunterseymour.bsky.social and Denton Loving. And a class by George Ella Lyon...
#KidLitChat
I would absolutely LOVE to be able to do this workshop on verse novels. I mean, look at the teachers! Our budget is super tight at the moment though. So I don't know it will happen.
I would absolutely LOVE to be able to do this workshop on verse novels. I mean, look at the teachers! Our budget is super tight at the moment though. So I don't know it will happen.
November 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
#KidLitChat
I would absolutely LOVE to be able to do this workshop on verse novels. I mean, look at the teachers! Our budget is super tight at the moment though. So I don't know it will happen.
I would absolutely LOVE to be able to do this workshop on verse novels. I mean, look at the teachers! Our budget is super tight at the moment though. So I don't know it will happen.
Reposted by Christiana Doucette
I love listening to writing craft & art podcasts to find relevant topics to my current project/goals. Writing excuses. 3 Point Perspective.
And of course, making our writing podcast, KidLit Deconstruction Zone (@kdzpodcast.bsky.social), is incredibly special since we choose the topic! #kidlitchat
And of course, making our writing podcast, KidLit Deconstruction Zone (@kdzpodcast.bsky.social), is incredibly special since we choose the topic! #kidlitchat
November 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
I love listening to writing craft & art podcasts to find relevant topics to my current project/goals. Writing excuses. 3 Point Perspective.
And of course, making our writing podcast, KidLit Deconstruction Zone (@kdzpodcast.bsky.social), is incredibly special since we choose the topic! #kidlitchat
And of course, making our writing podcast, KidLit Deconstruction Zone (@kdzpodcast.bsky.social), is incredibly special since we choose the topic! #kidlitchat
To your point earler, I've been bookmarking podcasts, too--there are some great ones out there. #kidlitchat
November 12, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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My favorite is Book Friends Forever. bookfriendsforever.com It's the perfect balance of industry chat, book recs, and life stuff. #kidlitchat
Book Friends Forever
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November 12, 2025 at 2:38 AM
My favorite is Book Friends Forever. bookfriendsforever.com It's the perfect balance of industry chat, book recs, and life stuff. #kidlitchat
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Tooting my own horn again... but I feel ultra prepared for tonight's #KidLitChat!
The writing retreat I'm most looking forward to in 2026? I am DEFINITELY going to host the #KidLitConfections "How to Write a Cake" retreat I've been threatening for years! Who's joining me? forms.gle/AVGutsnmAarM...
The writing retreat I'm most looking forward to in 2026? I am DEFINITELY going to host the #KidLitConfections "How to Write a Cake" retreat I've been threatening for years! Who's joining me? forms.gle/AVGutsnmAarM...
November 12, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Tooting my own horn again... but I feel ultra prepared for tonight's #KidLitChat!
The writing retreat I'm most looking forward to in 2026? I am DEFINITELY going to host the #KidLitConfections "How to Write a Cake" retreat I've been threatening for years! Who's joining me? forms.gle/AVGutsnmAarM...
The writing retreat I'm most looking forward to in 2026? I am DEFINITELY going to host the #KidLitConfections "How to Write a Cake" retreat I've been threatening for years! Who's joining me? forms.gle/AVGutsnmAarM...
Reposted by Christiana Doucette
You can see the CANSCAIP program here, if interested: www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference #kidlitchat
CANSCAIP - Conference: Packaging Your Imagination
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November 12, 2025 at 2:30 AM
You can see the CANSCAIP program here, if interested: www.canscaip.org/PYI-Conference #kidlitchat
Reposted by Christiana Doucette
I was fortunate to do a fall course with Kyo Maclear, and also attended CANSCAIP in Toronto, where you can do one-on-one meetings with editors. Both turned into community building opportunities. This is what I love about Bookish, which I host--I meet fabulous people and learn so much #kidlitchat
November 12, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I was fortunate to do a fall course with Kyo Maclear, and also attended CANSCAIP in Toronto, where you can do one-on-one meetings with editors. Both turned into community building opportunities. This is what I love about Bookish, which I host--I meet fabulous people and learn so much #kidlitchat
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Something new at #wifyr this June--One of our weeklong morning workshops will be online, taught by @laurashovan.bsky.social. Can't wait! #kidlitchat
November 12, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Something new at #wifyr this June--One of our weeklong morning workshops will be online, taught by @laurashovan.bsky.social. Can't wait! #kidlitchat
Reposted by Christiana Doucette
Easy topic this week. We're gearing up for Jan 1 registration for Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers (wifyr.com), which I help run. We had an event last Fri and Sat. We're finalizing the website. Planning our Jan kickoff and March Ahead retreat, and the conference in June. #kidlitchat
Writing & Illustrating For Young Readers
WIFYR is a Utah-based writing community & conference featuring published authors, editors, & agents with the goal to help YOU publish your kidlit manuscript.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Easy topic this week. We're gearing up for Jan 1 registration for Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers (wifyr.com), which I help run. We had an event last Fri and Sat. We're finalizing the website. Planning our Jan kickoff and March Ahead retreat, and the conference in June. #kidlitchat
#KidLitChat The Time change has really thrown me this year. And I had to sleep right during this chat. 😴
But catching up now!
I’m going to #Yallfest Friday/Saturday! I think proximity and cost both affect that decision for me.
But catching up now!
I’m going to #Yallfest Friday/Saturday! I think proximity and cost both affect that decision for me.
TOPIC: What workshops/conferences/challenges are capturing your attention now, as the year winds down? In-person or online? If you were a NaNo participant, have you found a replacement? #kidlitchat
November 12, 2025 at 11:31 AM
#KidLitChat The Time change has really thrown me this year. And I had to sleep right during this chat. 😴
But catching up now!
I’m going to #Yallfest Friday/Saturday! I think proximity and cost both affect that decision for me.
But catching up now!
I’m going to #Yallfest Friday/Saturday! I think proximity and cost both affect that decision for me.
Reposted by Christiana Doucette
👀 #kidlit writers & artists! We will be open for submissions again on November 20th for Issue 13: Head, Shoulders, Spleen & Nose!
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November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
👀 #kidlit writers & artists! We will be open for submissions again on November 20th for Issue 13: Head, Shoulders, Spleen & Nose!
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Do I have any friends here on BlueSky planning to be at #Yallfest this weekend?
I'm planning to be there. And looking forward to hanging out with Kendra@readappalachia.bsky.social over the weekend.
Especially excited for @hannsawyerr.bsky.social and @ambsmcbride.bsky.social sessions. Love #NIV!
I'm planning to be there. And looking forward to hanging out with Kendra@readappalachia.bsky.social over the weekend.
Especially excited for @hannsawyerr.bsky.social and @ambsmcbride.bsky.social sessions. Love #NIV!
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Alt: a stack of books with the words i want to read all the books
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November 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Do I have any friends here on BlueSky planning to be at #Yallfest this weekend?
I'm planning to be there. And looking forward to hanging out with Kendra@readappalachia.bsky.social over the weekend.
Especially excited for @hannsawyerr.bsky.social and @ambsmcbride.bsky.social sessions. Love #NIV!
I'm planning to be there. And looking forward to hanging out with Kendra@readappalachia.bsky.social over the weekend.
Especially excited for @hannsawyerr.bsky.social and @ambsmcbride.bsky.social sessions. Love #NIV!
I'm feeling kind of pleased with myself. I was sitting in car line trying to compose a poem, and without looking it up, I managed 3 stanzas of Rime Royale! Double checked that I had the form right when I got home. And it was! The form is starting to stick!
November 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I'm feeling kind of pleased with myself. I was sitting in car line trying to compose a poem, and without looking it up, I managed 3 stanzas of Rime Royale! Double checked that I had the form right when I got home. And it was! The form is starting to stick!
Reposted by Christiana Doucette
Writers, check out this fun new holiday contest from #MightyKidlit! mighty-kidlit.mn.co #kidlit @ziemkemichele.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Writers, check out this fun new holiday contest from #MightyKidlit! mighty-kidlit.mn.co #kidlit @ziemkemichele.bsky.social