Mindy Alyse Weiss
@mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social
I write #PB & #MG with humor, heart & hope 💖
#PBParty host | #SCBWI FL Crit Group Coordinator | #12x12PB | http://linktr.ee/MindyAlyseWeiss | https://mindyalyseweiss.com/
Repped by @joycesweeney.bsky.social
#PBParty host | #SCBWI FL Crit Group Coordinator | #12x12PB | http://linktr.ee/MindyAlyseWeiss | https://mindyalyseweiss.com/
Repped by @joycesweeney.bsky.social
I had an amazing time chatting and having lunch with super-agent @joycekay.bsky.social today.
Such a fun and productive day! I shared a revision idea for a PB close to my heart and we're both excited about it. Wahoooooo!
Such a fun and productive day! I shared a revision idea for a PB close to my heart and we're both excited about it. Wahoooooo!
October 23, 2025 at 2:02 AM
I had an amazing time chatting and having lunch with super-agent @joycekay.bsky.social today.
Such a fun and productive day! I shared a revision idea for a PB close to my heart and we're both excited about it. Wahoooooo!
Such a fun and productive day! I shared a revision idea for a PB close to my heart and we're both excited about it. Wahoooooo!
I had the best time with my younger daughter and grandpuppy. I miss them so much already. Can't wait to see them again at the end of the month. I'm counting the days!
And OMG--he is so cute, cuddly, kissy and could play 24/7.
And OMG--he is so cute, cuddly, kissy and could play 24/7.
April 12, 2025 at 3:26 AM
I had the best time with my younger daughter and grandpuppy. I miss them so much already. Can't wait to see them again at the end of the month. I'm counting the days!
And OMG--he is so cute, cuddly, kissy and could play 24/7.
And OMG--he is so cute, cuddly, kissy and could play 24/7.
First beach trip with my daughter and grandpup.
It was my rescue dog’s favorite place. So nice to see puppy joy on the beach again.
It was my rescue dog’s favorite place. So nice to see puppy joy on the beach again.
April 8, 2025 at 12:27 AM
First beach trip with my daughter and grandpup.
It was my rescue dog’s favorite place. So nice to see puppy joy on the beach again.
It was my rescue dog’s favorite place. So nice to see puppy joy on the beach again.
It's #PBParty Celebration Sunday! What has you happy dancing?
🎉I'm so excited for all the PBParty showcase requests. So many agent offers are coming in, too! Fingers and toes crossed for lots of magical matches this year.
🎉Editor feedback that will make a HUGE difference!
🎉I'm so excited for all the PBParty showcase requests. So many agent offers are coming in, too! Fingers and toes crossed for lots of magical matches this year.
🎉Editor feedback that will make a HUGE difference!
March 23, 2025 at 11:34 PM
It's #PBParty Celebration Sunday! What has you happy dancing?
🎉I'm so excited for all the PBParty showcase requests. So many agent offers are coming in, too! Fingers and toes crossed for lots of magical matches this year.
🎉Editor feedback that will make a HUGE difference!
🎉I'm so excited for all the PBParty showcase requests. So many agent offers are coming in, too! Fingers and toes crossed for lots of magical matches this year.
🎉Editor feedback that will make a HUGE difference!
Last chance to check out the 2025 #PBParty Showcase!
Agents, editors & ADs browse the 55 finalists & Illustration Showcase & request in the comments.
mindyalyseweiss.com/...
Here's a sneak peek at the 10 author/illustrator finalists!
#agents #editors #kidlit
Agents, editors & ADs browse the 55 finalists & Illustration Showcase & request in the comments.
mindyalyseweiss.com/...
Here's a sneak peek at the 10 author/illustrator finalists!
#agents #editors #kidlit
March 20, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Last chance to check out the 2025 #PBParty Showcase!
Agents, editors & ADs browse the 55 finalists & Illustration Showcase & request in the comments.
mindyalyseweiss.com/...
Here's a sneak peek at the 10 author/illustrator finalists!
#agents #editors #kidlit
Agents, editors & ADs browse the 55 finalists & Illustration Showcase & request in the comments.
mindyalyseweiss.com/...
Here's a sneak peek at the 10 author/illustrator finalists!
#agents #editors #kidlit
Have you checked out the 2025 #PBParty Illustration Showcase?
The talent is AMAZING!
Everyone is welcome to browse. Agents, editors & ADs request more from author/illustrators by number at the bottom of the post.
mindyalyseweiss.com/...
Hurry! The showcase closes Sunday.
The talent is AMAZING!
Everyone is welcome to browse. Agents, editors & ADs request more from author/illustrators by number at the bottom of the post.
mindyalyseweiss.com/...
Hurry! The showcase closes Sunday.
March 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Have you checked out the 2025 #PBParty Illustration Showcase?
The talent is AMAZING!
Everyone is welcome to browse. Agents, editors & ADs request more from author/illustrators by number at the bottom of the post.
mindyalyseweiss.com/...
Hurry! The showcase closes Sunday.
The talent is AMAZING!
Everyone is welcome to browse. Agents, editors & ADs request more from author/illustrators by number at the bottom of the post.
mindyalyseweiss.com/...
Hurry! The showcase closes Sunday.
It's #PBParty Celebration Sunday! What has you happy dancing this week?
🎉We have our first 2025 PBParty success. Wahooooo!
🎉The showcase has been extended a week to give agents & editors more time.
🎉I received awesome feedback & can't wait to dive into PB revisions soon.
🎉We have our first 2025 PBParty success. Wahooooo!
🎉The showcase has been extended a week to give agents & editors more time.
🎉I received awesome feedback & can't wait to dive into PB revisions soon.
March 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It's #PBParty Celebration Sunday! What has you happy dancing this week?
🎉We have our first 2025 PBParty success. Wahooooo!
🎉The showcase has been extended a week to give agents & editors more time.
🎉I received awesome feedback & can't wait to dive into PB revisions soon.
🎉We have our first 2025 PBParty success. Wahooooo!
🎉The showcase has been extended a week to give agents & editors more time.
🎉I received awesome feedback & can't wait to dive into PB revisions soon.
Everyone is welcome to browse the amazing #PBParty finalists! Comments are only for agent, editor & AD requests.
We had 199 requests the first day. Last night, we had 310. Wahooooo!
We'd love to have even more requests for our talented finalists. 💗
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...
We had 199 requests the first day. Last night, we had 310. Wahooooo!
We'd love to have even more requests for our talented finalists. 💗
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...
March 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Everyone is welcome to browse the amazing #PBParty finalists! Comments are only for agent, editor & AD requests.
We had 199 requests the first day. Last night, we had 310. Wahooooo!
We'd love to have even more requests for our talented finalists. 💗
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...
We had 199 requests the first day. Last night, we had 310. Wahooooo!
We'd love to have even more requests for our talented finalists. 💗
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...
The #PBParty agent/editor/AD showcase opened early this morning and requests are flying! With 55 finalists and 20 in the Illustration Showcase, we'd love to have even more participate.
Everyone may read them & cheer online, but comments are only for requests.
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...
Everyone may read them & cheer online, but comments are only for requests.
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...
March 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The #PBParty agent/editor/AD showcase opened early this morning and requests are flying! With 55 finalists and 20 in the Illustration Showcase, we'd love to have even more participate.
Everyone may read them & cheer online, but comments are only for requests.
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...
Everyone may read them & cheer online, but comments are only for requests.
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2025...
It's #PBParty Celebration Sunday! What has you happy dancing this week?
🎉The Illustration Showcase is DONE & I'm working my way through formatting the 55 finalists. I can't wait to share them with you tomorrow. 💖
🎉I'm enjoying all the cuddles & play with my grandkitties.
🎉The Illustration Showcase is DONE & I'm working my way through formatting the 55 finalists. I can't wait to share them with you tomorrow. 💖
🎉I'm enjoying all the cuddles & play with my grandkitties.
March 9, 2025 at 1:07 PM
It's #PBParty Celebration Sunday! What has you happy dancing this week?
🎉The Illustration Showcase is DONE & I'm working my way through formatting the 55 finalists. I can't wait to share them with you tomorrow. 💖
🎉I'm enjoying all the cuddles & play with my grandkitties.
🎉The Illustration Showcase is DONE & I'm working my way through formatting the 55 finalists. I can't wait to share them with you tomorrow. 💖
🎉I'm enjoying all the cuddles & play with my grandkitties.
I want everyone to feel like a winner from our #PBParty discussions.
Please share great conferences, workshops, classes, mentorships & other awesome events for PB writers & author/illustrators so more creatives can discover them.
@pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentorship applications are open NOW!
Please share great conferences, workshops, classes, mentorships & other awesome events for PB writers & author/illustrators so more creatives can discover them.
@pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentorship applications are open NOW!
March 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I want everyone to feel like a winner from our #PBParty discussions.
Please share great conferences, workshops, classes, mentorships & other awesome events for PB writers & author/illustrators so more creatives can discover them.
@pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentorship applications are open NOW!
Please share great conferences, workshops, classes, mentorships & other awesome events for PB writers & author/illustrators so more creatives can discover them.
@pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentorship applications are open NOW!
The #PBParty finalists will be announced soon. Wahoooo!
Congrats to them...& everyone who entered. You worked hard on your entry & sent new hope out. That makes you a winner!
If a 'no' gets you down, what helps take the sting away so you can dive back into PBs?
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Congrats to them...& everyone who entered. You worked hard on your entry & sent new hope out. That makes you a winner!
If a 'no' gets you down, what helps take the sting away so you can dive back into PBs?
1/2
March 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The #PBParty finalists will be announced soon. Wahoooo!
Congrats to them...& everyone who entered. You worked hard on your entry & sent new hope out. That makes you a winner!
If a 'no' gets you down, what helps take the sting away so you can dive back into PBs?
1/2
Congrats to them...& everyone who entered. You worked hard on your entry & sent new hope out. That makes you a winner!
If a 'no' gets you down, what helps take the sting away so you can dive back into PBs?
1/2
How do you celebrate good news, #PBParty?
🌟Publishing can be a long journey. It helps to celebrate good news along the way - not just big things like signing with an agent or selling a book. Celebrate...
*Writing a new draft
*An 'aha' moment
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🌟Publishing can be a long journey. It helps to celebrate good news along the way - not just big things like signing with an agent or selling a book. Celebrate...
*Writing a new draft
*An 'aha' moment
1/2
March 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
How do you celebrate good news, #PBParty?
🌟Publishing can be a long journey. It helps to celebrate good news along the way - not just big things like signing with an agent or selling a book. Celebrate...
*Writing a new draft
*An 'aha' moment
1/2
🌟Publishing can be a long journey. It helps to celebrate good news along the way - not just big things like signing with an agent or selling a book. Celebrate...
*Writing a new draft
*An 'aha' moment
1/2
What do you wish you knew when you first started writing or illustrating #PBParty?
🌟That my manuscripts didn't have to be super-strong before attending conferences. Attending makes such a HUGE difference.
🌟I wish I discovered the amazing, supportive kidlit community sooner.
🌟That my manuscripts didn't have to be super-strong before attending conferences. Attending makes such a HUGE difference.
🌟I wish I discovered the amazing, supportive kidlit community sooner.
March 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
What do you wish you knew when you first started writing or illustrating #PBParty?
🌟That my manuscripts didn't have to be super-strong before attending conferences. Attending makes such a HUGE difference.
🌟I wish I discovered the amazing, supportive kidlit community sooner.
🌟That my manuscripts didn't have to be super-strong before attending conferences. Attending makes such a HUGE difference.
🌟I wish I discovered the amazing, supportive kidlit community sooner.
How have contests helped you or your critique partners, #PBParty?
🌟They motivate me with deadlines
🌟Kidlit, agent & editor connections
🌟Publication is such a long journey...it's amazing to have contest wins to celebrate 🎉
🌟Contests with low word counts inspire streamlining
🌟They motivate me with deadlines
🌟Kidlit, agent & editor connections
🌟Publication is such a long journey...it's amazing to have contest wins to celebrate 🎉
🌟Contests with low word counts inspire streamlining
February 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
How have contests helped you or your critique partners, #PBParty?
🌟They motivate me with deadlines
🌟Kidlit, agent & editor connections
🌟Publication is such a long journey...it's amazing to have contest wins to celebrate 🎉
🌟Contests with low word counts inspire streamlining
🌟They motivate me with deadlines
🌟Kidlit, agent & editor connections
🌟Publication is such a long journey...it's amazing to have contest wins to celebrate 🎉
🌟Contests with low word counts inspire streamlining
How do you decide if an idea is good enough to turn into a manuscript #PBParty?
🌟I gather tons of ideas during #StoryStorm.
🌟I flesh out my favorites & move them toward the top of my file.
🌟I consider which might be the most marketable--but also listen to my gut & dive in!
🌟I gather tons of ideas during #StoryStorm.
🌟I flesh out my favorites & move them toward the top of my file.
🌟I consider which might be the most marketable--but also listen to my gut & dive in!
February 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
How do you decide if an idea is good enough to turn into a manuscript #PBParty?
🌟I gather tons of ideas during #StoryStorm.
🌟I flesh out my favorites & move them toward the top of my file.
🌟I consider which might be the most marketable--but also listen to my gut & dive in!
🌟I gather tons of ideas during #StoryStorm.
🌟I flesh out my favorites & move them toward the top of my file.
🌟I consider which might be the most marketable--but also listen to my gut & dive in!
What are your writing/revision/illustration roadblocks? Let's help each other, #PBParty!
🌟Early on, I submitted WAY too early.
🌟Later, I had trouble knowing when a manuscript was truly ready and waited too long (luckily, that hasn't happened since I signed with my agent).
🌟Early on, I submitted WAY too early.
🌟Later, I had trouble knowing when a manuscript was truly ready and waited too long (luckily, that hasn't happened since I signed with my agent).
February 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
What are your writing/revision/illustration roadblocks? Let's help each other, #PBParty!
🌟Early on, I submitted WAY too early.
🌟Later, I had trouble knowing when a manuscript was truly ready and waited too long (luckily, that hasn't happened since I signed with my agent).
🌟Early on, I submitted WAY too early.
🌟Later, I had trouble knowing when a manuscript was truly ready and waited too long (luckily, that hasn't happened since I signed with my agent).
Share your best tips & resources for writing PBs. What surprised you about writing & revising, #PBParty?
*Read, read, read!
*Join supportive groups like SCBWI, 12x12PB & take workshops
*Great critique groups are priceless
*Don't get stuck on 1 PB - keep writing new ones, too
*Read, read, read!
*Join supportive groups like SCBWI, 12x12PB & take workshops
*Great critique groups are priceless
*Don't get stuck on 1 PB - keep writing new ones, too
February 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Share your best tips & resources for writing PBs. What surprised you about writing & revising, #PBParty?
*Read, read, read!
*Join supportive groups like SCBWI, 12x12PB & take workshops
*Great critique groups are priceless
*Don't get stuck on 1 PB - keep writing new ones, too
*Read, read, read!
*Join supportive groups like SCBWI, 12x12PB & take workshops
*Great critique groups are priceless
*Don't get stuck on 1 PB - keep writing new ones, too
Which authors and illustrators have influenced your manuscripts the most? Tag them, so others can discover their amazing books, #PBParty!
@tammisauer.bsky.social
@salinayoon.bsky.social
David Ezra Stein
@BrianLies (especially The Rough Patch)
@patzmiller.bsky.social (so full of 💖)
@tammisauer.bsky.social
@salinayoon.bsky.social
David Ezra Stein
@BrianLies (especially The Rough Patch)
@patzmiller.bsky.social (so full of 💖)
February 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Which authors and illustrators have influenced your manuscripts the most? Tag them, so others can discover their amazing books, #PBParty!
@tammisauer.bsky.social
@salinayoon.bsky.social
David Ezra Stein
@BrianLies (especially The Rough Patch)
@patzmiller.bsky.social (so full of 💖)
@tammisauer.bsky.social
@salinayoon.bsky.social
David Ezra Stein
@BrianLies (especially The Rough Patch)
@patzmiller.bsky.social (so full of 💖)
How many PBs do you work on at the same time? How do you decide what feedback to use, #PBParty?
🌟I write PB drafts in one sitting & juggle revisions so I can have fresh eyes.
🌟I think about feedback then do 1 round of revisions without looking at it.
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🌟I write PB drafts in one sitting & juggle revisions so I can have fresh eyes.
🌟I think about feedback then do 1 round of revisions without looking at it.
1/2
February 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
How many PBs do you work on at the same time? How do you decide what feedback to use, #PBParty?
🌟I write PB drafts in one sitting & juggle revisions so I can have fresh eyes.
🌟I think about feedback then do 1 round of revisions without looking at it.
1/2
🌟I write PB drafts in one sitting & juggle revisions so I can have fresh eyes.
🌟I think about feedback then do 1 round of revisions without looking at it.
1/2
What are your biggest writing strengths & weaknesses, #PBParty?
Let's help each other with tips & support!
😊Strengths: Brainstorming, streamlining, language that sings, unique art bait, pacing, re-readability, tension, wordplay
☹️Weaknesses: writing or scanning rhyme
Let's help each other with tips & support!
😊Strengths: Brainstorming, streamlining, language that sings, unique art bait, pacing, re-readability, tension, wordplay
☹️Weaknesses: writing or scanning rhyme
February 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
What are your biggest writing strengths & weaknesses, #PBParty?
Let's help each other with tips & support!
😊Strengths: Brainstorming, streamlining, language that sings, unique art bait, pacing, re-readability, tension, wordplay
☹️Weaknesses: writing or scanning rhyme
Let's help each other with tips & support!
😊Strengths: Brainstorming, streamlining, language that sings, unique art bait, pacing, re-readability, tension, wordplay
☹️Weaknesses: writing or scanning rhyme
Share a line you love from a picture book you wrote (or one of your favorite PBs), #PBParty.
This line from my PB, CUPCAKES SHOULDN'T RIDE ROLLER COASTERS always makes me chuckle. I'd love to see it illustrated!
“Don’t look,” Cupcake cried. “I’m…UNFROSTED!”
This line from my PB, CUPCAKES SHOULDN'T RIDE ROLLER COASTERS always makes me chuckle. I'd love to see it illustrated!
“Don’t look,” Cupcake cried. “I’m…UNFROSTED!”
February 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Share a line you love from a picture book you wrote (or one of your favorite PBs), #PBParty.
This line from my PB, CUPCAKES SHOULDN'T RIDE ROLLER COASTERS always makes me chuckle. I'd love to see it illustrated!
“Don’t look,” Cupcake cried. “I’m…UNFROSTED!”
This line from my PB, CUPCAKES SHOULDN'T RIDE ROLLER COASTERS always makes me chuckle. I'd love to see it illustrated!
“Don’t look,” Cupcake cried. “I’m…UNFROSTED!”
What helps you choose picture books to read? Share tips for finding mentor texts & comps, #PBParty.
🌟I love following debut/launch groups online to discover amazing new PBs! If you're in a group, please share a link so others can follow!
🌟Edelweissplus is great for comps!
🌟I love following debut/launch groups online to discover amazing new PBs! If you're in a group, please share a link so others can follow!
🌟Edelweissplus is great for comps!
February 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
What helps you choose picture books to read? Share tips for finding mentor texts & comps, #PBParty.
🌟I love following debut/launch groups online to discover amazing new PBs! If you're in a group, please share a link so others can follow!
🌟Edelweissplus is great for comps!
🌟I love following debut/launch groups online to discover amazing new PBs! If you're in a group, please share a link so others can follow!
🌟Edelweissplus is great for comps!