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Jacqueline Lindsey
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Writer - ALWAYS ROOM FOR ONE MORE (Sourcebooks, 2026) | Rep'd by @litagentkatiem.bsky.social #SCBWI #12x12 @pb26debut.bsky.social‬
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Jacqueline Lindsey @jlindseybooks.bsky.social · Dec 6
DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

I am thrilled I get to share a story with the world - and the fact that it is inspired by my own family's holiday antics makes it even sweeter!

I have such gratitude for @litagentkatiem.bsky.social & @mmanlove.bsky.social!

#kidlit #writingcommunity
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Wow, #kidlit. Check out this #writing opportunity from the amazing @mmanlove.bsky.social!!
mmanlove.bsky.social Melissa Manlove @mmanlove.bsky.social · Oct 8
Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is OpenOctober@Sourcebooks.com. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...
Melissa Manlove – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
www.manuscriptwishlist.com
October 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Some FAQs that have come up in 2025 for the new #DVpit on Bluesky!
We Discourage the use of Agent Guides, Pitches or Excerpts as attached graphics to pitches.
It bogs down the feed & doesn't allow agents to get through as many pitches. We'd like to allow everyone a fair shot at making an impression
September 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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aprilberrybooks.bsky.social
OMGoodness, #kidlit friends! You are all so funny. 😂 It was so difficult (yet so very fun) judging the #KidlitChuckleChallenge entries this year!

I'm super excited to share that these folks are prize-winning KIDLIT CHUCKLE CHAMPIONS. 🏆✨

Congratulations to this year's winners!🎉
List of the 2025 winners for the Kidlit Chuckle Challenge humor writing contest List of the 2025 winners for the Kidlit Chuckle Challenge humor writing contest
September 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Just saying! 🤗📚
#WritingCommunity #writers #authors #readers #books
September 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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My favorite writing advice: If you wanna write a book, you gotta write a book.

Today, I'll be #writing a book. ✍️😂
August 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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#BluePit begins at 4:00 AM GMT / 12:00 AM EST tonight!

It will run for 24 hours.

We can't wait to see all of your pitches!

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmQuerying #AmAgenting #LitAgents #IndieDev #GameDev #Comics #TTRPG
bluepit.bsky.social #BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event @bluepit.bsky.social · Jun 5
#BluePit is back for the summer! Creators in the #WritingCommunity, #GameDev & #IndieDev, #TTRPG, and #Comic communities get ready to pitch or promote your projects!

#BluePit will be taking place again on July 13th, 2025!

And #BluePitHype starts July 8th!

#WriteSky #Writers #AmAgenting #LitAgents
Text overlaid on a sunny scene of wildflowers and a trail of bright orange and yellow butterflies. #BluePit - A Storytelling Hype/Pitch Event What It Is: An event designed to uplift storytellers of any media. All works are welcome, regardless of the stage (e.g., Drafting, Editing, Querying, On Submission, or Published). When: July 13th, 2025 and will run the full 24 hours! #BluePit Rules: Limit 3 posts per WIP; multiple works allowed. Include correct emojis to appear in media specific feeds Use appropriate tags (see Tag list) All images must include ALT text. No AI. Everyone is encouraged to like and repost Use the #BluePit feeds to find and support others. Agents, editors, and publishers are welcome to participate and can also use #BluePit feeds without a BlueSky account #Emojis for custom media feeds: Writing (e.g. “#bluepit 📖”) Game Dev (e.g. “#bluepit 🎮”) Comics (e.g. “#bluepit 💥”) TTRPGS (e.g. “#bluepit 🎲”) Questions: BluePit.Carrd.Co @BluePit.Bsky.Social @ZProspero.bsky.social #BluePit Tags MEDIA: #BluePit 💥 - Comics #BluePit 🎮 - Game Dev #BluePit 🎲 - TTRPGs #BluePit 📖 - Writers STAGE: #W - Work In Progress #Q - Querying #OS - On Submission #P - Published AUDIENCE: #PB - Picture Book #MG - Middle Grade #YA - Young Adult #A - Adult #NA - New Adult REPRESENTATION: #OV - Own Voices #LGBT- LGBTQIA+ #DIS - Disabled Creators #WF - Women's Fiction #POC - Person of Color #ND - Neurodivergent #TR - Transgender GENRE #F - Fantasy #R - Romance #H - Horror #SF - Sci-Fi #M - Mystery #PN - Paranormal #C - Crime #HS - Historical #SP - Speculative #PO - Poetry #NF - Non-Fiction GAME SYSTEM: #D20 - 20-sided die based #D6 - 6-sided die based #D100 - 100-sided die based #NAR - Narrative based #DUN - Dungeon Crawler #RO - Rogue-Like
July 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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It’s Day 4 of #BluePitHype!

Today is ADVICE SHARE day! Share your best advice for pitching, querying for those seeking a literary agent, and promoting your work overall!

We also have our own tips to share for #BluePit!

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmQuerying #GameDev #Comics #TTRPG
#BluePitHype Q & A JULY 11th ADVICE SHARE Pitch contests can be overwhelming. What’s some of your best advice for #BluePit? From crafting a pitch, to what to do after the event - we want to hear your thoughts! 2 DAYS To #BLUEPIT ON JULY 13th! @BLUEPIT.BSKY.SOCIAL
July 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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TOMORROW!!! WILL YOU BE PARTICIPATING? #PlaylistPitch
playlistpitch.bsky.social #PlaylistPitch @playlistpitch.bsky.social · Jul 8
Sneak peek! Do you have your #PlaylistPitch ready for this Friday?
🎉Share it now

🎉Find friends and swap support.

🎉Create starter packs or focused threads (check out @debbieohi.com unofficial guide to learn how).

Post your #PlaylistPitch early below and support to others! (Even repost)
Debbie Ridpath Ohi – Children's Book Author & Illustrator
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July 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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2 days!!!!
July 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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If your manuscript was made into a movie, what would be the song in the opening scene that establishes the setting?
#PlaylistPitch 7/11/25

#soundtrack #writingcommunity #amquerying #amwriting #5amwritersclub #agents #editors #books
a man wearing sunglasses is driving a car and looking at the camera .
ALT: a man wearing sunglasses is driving a car and looking at the camera .
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June 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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We can’t wait to see all of your pitches in 1 week! 7/11/25 join us for #PlaylistPitch #writingcommunity #amquerying #amwriting #agents #editors #kidlit #adultfiction #books #NF #agented #unagented
June 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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#5amwritersclub or #5pmwritersclub? Do you prefer to write in the morning or afternoon?
#PlaylistPitch #writingcommunity #amquerying #amwriting
a man wearing glasses says it 's time to grind on a blue background
ALT: a man wearing glasses says it 's time to grind on a blue background
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June 25, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Psst! I’m doing a webinar Saturday! Do you want to come? thewritingbarn.com/class/fact-m...
Fact Meets Feeling: Writing Compelling Nonfiction for a World That Needs It with Melissa Manlove – Writing Barn
thewritingbarn.com
June 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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June 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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What’s the best book you’ve read in 2025? Do you think about it still?
Let’s make a 🧵TBR list!
#PlaylistPitch #amquerying #amreading #amwriting #writingcommunity
a woman sitting at a counter in a library says " i love this book i love this book i love this book "
ALT: a woman sitting at a counter in a library says " i love this book i love this book i love this book "
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June 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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July 11, 2025 🎸
#PlaylistPitch
June 23, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Another new pitch event! #PlaylistPitch will be on July 11th!

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #Writers #AmWriting #AmQuerying #LitAgents #AmAgenting
playlistpitch.bsky.social #PlaylistPitch @playlistpitch.bsky.social · Jun 21
What better day to announce #PlaylistPitch than #WorldMusicDay! On 7/11/25 #authors #illustrators will have the opportunity to #pitch their work to industry professionals using music as the theme. More information will be posted here, so follow @playlistpitch.bsky.social
June 23, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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thesusankam.bsky.social
I'm thrilled to be this month's featured author @12x12challenge.bsky.social
Thank you, Julie and Kellie for the opportunity. #WritingCommunity #kidlit #author #illustrator #kaipoche #critiquepartners @devikaoza.bsky.social @gnomeRoadPublishing
12x12challenge.bsky.social 12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · May 1
This month’s #12x12PB featured #author, @thesusankam.bsky.social, shares an important message:

“My inbox was flooded with 80+ rejections…but my engineer mind refused to quit. Those rejections made me curious to…debug my stories.”

Embrace challenges—they lead to growth.

buff.ly/TmHhYPF
May 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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aprilberrybooks.bsky.social
Oh my goodness! This pitch event sounds like so much fun! ❤️ 🎶 ✨️
playlistpitch.bsky.social #PlaylistPitch @playlistpitch.bsky.social · Jun 21
What better day to announce #PlaylistPitch than #WorldMusicDay! On 7/11/25 #authors #illustrators will have the opportunity to #pitch their work to industry professionals using music as the theme. More information will be posted here, so follow @playlistpitch.bsky.social
June 22, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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Successful online pitch event stories? Let’s hear them!

Did they connect you to your found family in the #writingcommunity? Did you meet a CP? Did you get a ♥️? Did you get an #agent #editor? Even if it’s not listed, let us 🎉 the small stuff too! #PlaylistPitch #amquerying #amwriting #kidlit #books
June 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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What is the most played song on your playlist?🎧

#PlaylistPitch #PitchEvent #agents #editors #writers #illustrators #kidlit #writingcommunity #booksky #librarians #books #fantasy #romance #scifi #fiction #nonfiction
June 22, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Songs and stories #PlaylistPitch
Music sets the mood in a manuscript.
Each song below evokes a different emotion. Imagine your mc singing these songs in the rain. What’s your mc feeling while belting out or whispering the songs listed in the comment below? #writingcommunity
A beach scene that says a great summer begins with books and playlists. Don’t Forget #PlaylistPitch 7/12/25
June 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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pb26debut.bsky.social
We're 🤩🤩 to offer a BIG prize for #KidlitZombieWeek 💙🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️ We're giving a 'Pitch Packet Critique' that includes a critique of one of your query letters plus 5-7 of your additional picture book pitches! Hooray! And BRAINS!

#kidlit #picturebooks #authors #illustrators #critique #pb
June 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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What better day to announce #PlaylistPitch than #WorldMusicDay! On 7/11/25 #authors #illustrators will have the opportunity to #pitch their work to industry professionals using music as the theme. More information will be posted here, so follow @playlistpitch.bsky.social
June 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM