Exciting news! I'm now booking #critiques for #pb and #mg manuscripts on my website! Check it out here to see pricing, testimonials, and book! kaitlynleannsanchez.com/critiques-with… Please share with your #amwriting friends and happy #editing #kidlit #picturebook #middlegrade

Soooo, I'm officially open to queries, & I'm open to more age groups than last year. You can find out more here: andreabrownlit.com/Team/jemiscoe-…. I know it's a bit vague. That's because I'm open to being surprised. Note: Please do not send me queries through email; use the link. Thanks!

I'm taking a #lettering class from #makeartthatsells and our assignment was to design a #bookcover. I miss New York so much so here's my illustration of #NewYorkCity . #newyorkillustration #bookcoverillustration #kidlitart #childrensbookillustrator

For @SCBWI's monthly prompt Barbershop. I wanted to draw the same animal (lion) and show how different the hair would look depending on who worked on it. #SCBWIdrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi #scbwidrawthisbarbershop #childrensbookillustrator #childrensbookillustration #kidlit

Editing your own writing can feel as painful as pulling teeth. As a developmental editor, I have a few tricks up my sleeve that can make the process so much smoother & more efficient.  Here are some of my favorite self-editing hacks that many of my clients swear by. A 🧵:

#cheerpit #pb #wip A girl raised by dragons left with a prince she met, but the dragon had a dream she needed help. The prince had trapped her in a tower to mock her dragon habits. The dragon sets out to save her. #authorillustrator

#CheerPit #pb #wip A girl struggles to hear what parents ask her because she's busy playing. Told about a magical button to help her focus, she goes on adventure pressing buttons. After many fails, she learns that every kid has this button! Guess what it is? #author-illustrator

When a girl, raised by dragons, is taken captive by a prince, her dragon brother sets out to rescue her. Together with the townsfolk, they outwit guards, unicorns, and a maze to prove friendship conquers all—dragon or human! #P2Ppit #pb #w

Secret life of moms. A book that dives into kids' imaginations about what moms do when they're not around. Does she ride a toy car or eat all the candy? Nope, she’s busy doing dishes, laundry, and more! A playful take on moms’ secret superhero lives. #P2Ppit #pb #w

A girl struggles to hear what her parents are asking her because she's too busy playing. Told about a magical button to help her focus, she goes on an adventure pressing buttons. After many fails, she learns that every kid has this button! Guess what it is? #P2Ppit #pb #w

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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/pbparty-illust… Hurry! The showcase closes Sunday.

Looking for publishers to submit to - without an agent? Here's our updated list! athomeauthor.com/post/book-publ…

If your plot is... -too slow -all over the place -unbelievable Readers will bail. Here are 7 common plot mistakes that could secretly be killing your story — and how to fix them: 1. A slow start Readers need something and someone to care about ASAP, or you'll risk a DNF. •

Quick Tip: Vary sentence lengths to maintain reader interest. Short sentences add impact. Longer ones provide depth and detail. Mix it up! #WritingTips #writingcommunity #amwriting #amquerying

📣 Rules for #JoyPit 2025 June 6, 2025… Stay tune for more updates #WritingCommunity #amquerying

Hi, #WritingCommunity! I'm Ashlee, a new agent at Howland Literary, who is starting to build a #KidLit focused list (PB-YA). Here is my quintessential #MSWL 🧵with what I hope to find!

Come pitch me next month!!

Time for the rules reminder. #UnhingedPit is open to EVERYONE in the #writingcommunity, designed for creators to let loose and express their work in a way that makes their heart flutter. Questions? Ask away. While there’s still time.

I used to think my career would live and die by book royalties. Then I learned… that’s not how most authors keep the lights on. In this post, I’m spilling the income streams that actually made my writing life sustainable. buff.ly/0fr6ZCB