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Really excited to be on the Long list! Thanks so much @writingawards.bsky.social Well done to everyone who entered. #kidsbooksuk

There are many positives to writing picture books in prose, free from the shackles of scansion and meter. Discover how well-crafted prose can create captivating picture books that publishers can sell at home and abroad. kate-walker.co.uk/2024/12/09/t...

The Pros of Prose

We’ve all enjoyed sharing a rhyming picture book at various stages of our lives, from Julia Donaldson’s iconic The Gruffalo with beautiful scansion to Catherine Emmett’s waltzing …

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I'm so honoured that @annalieseavery.bsky.social has included me with the wonderful @cathleenlkelly.bsky.social in her amazing The Wycherlies! Make the most of Yule by treating yourself to a pre order!

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Oh Wicked is SO good! Cynthia Erivo is amazing! So immensely talented! Even her freckles are micro braids were gorgeous. But her singing is so so spectacular! Watch it! #wicked #cynthiaerivo

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I've not seen #wicked movie yet but just the soundtrack version of Defying Gravity is so beautiful. Cynthia Erivo's vocals are utterly amazing. Combined with Arianna Grande it's fantastic. What talented singers. In awe.

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Vanessa Harbour @nessharbour.bsky.social · 2y ago

This book is not out yet but do preorder. It is wonderful. Drawing the reader right from the beginning. I loved it @annalieseavery.bsky.social is brilliant #thewycherleys #yafiction #ukkidslit

Feeling ropey. Brain so foggy it's like the moors in Wuthering Heights. Hope it clears before my planned writing day tomorrow. #writingcommunity

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To celebrate the writing community here, I'm offering a free critique to unagented children's writers. I was helped by kind @amysparkes.bsky.social who mentored me. Like, share & follow with a gif that represents your ms. I'll crit a PB or chapter one of CB or MG. #kidsbooks kate-walker.co.uk/about/

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On every platform there are odd men who follow, who I don't know and have no shared interests with. If you are part of the writing/ publishing community, hi, good to see you. Let's share book talk. But if you're just looking for women please jog on.

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Mikel Mugica Amann💙 COMMISSIONS OPEN@bluelemondraws.bsky.social · 2y ago

God what have you done? This is so cool. I love the pink pony! Iconic.

Any fans of Chappell Roan over here?? #ChappellRoan #PinkPonyclub #fanart #Illustration

Ooh! This book is gorgeous 😍. Lucky to get a proof copy and honoured that @annalieseavery.bsky.social made me one of her witches! Wow! #kidsbooksuk

Very excited! Thank you so much!

And delighted to announce the winners of the Writing Magazine Children's Book Prize Chapter Book Category! Huge congratulations to Carolyn Sims, Sue Meikle & Kate Walker! Thanks again to judges Julia Churchill at A.M. Heath Literary Agency & Tina Jackson at Writing Magazine. #UKKidLit #KidLitUK

It's the final week of Winter Writing Cheer! Thank you to everyone who has entered draws, bought tickets, & shared posts. For week 4, I'm offering a session on PITCHING! Monday 19th February, 7pm Tickets £10 - going to Alzheimer's Research UK www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winter-wri... #KidLitUK #UKKidLit

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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...

Really delighted to be on the Shortlist! Exciting! Thanks so much 😊 xxx

***WRITING MAGAZINE CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE*** Huge congratulations to everyone who was longlisted for the Chapter Book category. All your stories were brilliant and decisions were tough! Congratulations to the writers of the shortlisted stories below. Now on to reading the fulls. #UKKidLit #KidLitUK

Just a reminder that this 6 week live online course is running soon. It covers everything you need to know about chapter books plus pitch to an industry pro. Tickets £75. Thanks! #UKKidlit Writing for Children: Chapter Book 6-week course Tickets, Tue 9 Jan 2024 at 19:30 | Eventbrite

The Story Godmother: Chapter Book Course. January 9th to February 20th

If you write fantasy or magic for children, you might like to check out my article in this month's issue of Writing Magazine (January 2024). Lots of tips on blending magic and logic to make your story sparkle. #KidLitUK

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This course had sold out but sadly a participant had to pull out yesterday. So there is one space available if anyone would like to come. Starts Tuesday.

***WINTER WRITING CHEER 2024*** Starts tomorrow! If you write for kids, keep your eyes open every Monday in January. Writing Cheer aims to: 1) help writers with opportunities 2) raise £1000 a year for Alzheimer's Research UK More info: www.storygodmother.co.uk/index.php/op... #UKKidLit #KidLitUK

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Week 1 of Winter Writing Cheer: Helping writers, beating dementia. I'm offering a discounted webinar (£10!). 8 Ways To Use Setting. THURSDAY 18TH JANUARY 7.30PM. All money raised (except Eventbrite admin fee) to Alzheimer's Research UK. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-fo...? ♥️ #UKKidLit #KidLitUK

This is a fabulous course if you are new to writing chapter books 🖊️

This course had sold out but sadly a participant had to pull out yesterday. So there is one space available if anyone would like to come. Starts Tuesday.

The lovely Amy is giving back to writers and raising money for charity again! Keep your eyes peeled for the fantastic opportunities! #amwriting #Childrensbooks

Christmas 🎄 meets Halloween 🎃 on our stairs! Kids love all decorations! #Christmas #Halloween #kids

Three full MS read for three talented author friends done and feedback given. Now my notebook and pen are out ready to tackle my work! #amwriting #amediting #amreading #WritingCommunity #childrensbooks

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Definitely apply!

It's mentoring application time again! Looking for two children's writers to work with in 2024. Applications welcome from NOW until 30th November. For more info, see here: www.storygodmother.co.uk/index.php/op... #KidLitUK

Plodding here when I should be tucked up reading. Harrumph.

The rain is lashing. My plans are cancelled and I'm eager to dive into my imagination and edits! Procrastination is whispering in my ear about housework but I'm just not listening. Get ready MS I'm going in! #amwriting #amediting #childrensbooks #WritingCommunity