Here's looking at you, manuscript! #kitlitchat
July 22, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Here's looking at you, manuscript! #kitlitchat
I was also the sponsor of the writing club, so I had a ton of stuff. I just didn't hang onto it once I retired. #kitlitchat
May 20, 2026 at 1:29 AM
I was also the sponsor of the writing club, so I had a ton of stuff. I just didn't hang onto it once I retired. #kitlitchat
Exactly. My feeling is that your telling me my chapter kinda sucks isn't the same thing as telling me that I suck or even that my writing sucks. #kitlitchat
May 13, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Exactly. My feeling is that your telling me my chapter kinda sucks isn't the same thing as telling me that I suck or even that my writing sucks. #kitlitchat
I should be more comprehensive with stuff like this, but I fail catastrophically. #kitlitchat
April 29, 2026 at 1:10 AM
I should be more comprehensive with stuff like this, but I fail catastrophically. #kitlitchat
I love the MG to YA idea. Kind of HarryPotterish. Just finished Nevada Reading Week here & in a Zoom call w 4th graders, they ganged up to tell me to write a romance for their age. It's not something I WANT to do, exactly, but it sure caught my attention. #KitLitChat #romance
March 11, 2026 at 1:36 AM
I love the MG to YA idea. Kind of HarryPotterish. Just finished Nevada Reading Week here & in a Zoom call w 4th graders, they ganged up to tell me to write a romance for their age. It's not something I WANT to do, exactly, but it sure caught my attention. #KitLitChat #romance
Dori says thanks! 😄 Kate said she might not read it since it sounds depressing. 😆 So there you go on two different perspectives! #kitlitchat
January 14, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Dori says thanks! 😄 Kate said she might not read it since it sounds depressing. 😆 So there you go on two different perspectives! #kitlitchat
#kitlitchat These are some pretty epic questions!
Personally I think a great holiday tie-in book is one that fits in with the themes for each holiday. For Halloween it’s all spooky and creepy, for Christmas it’s joy and togetherness, ect. (1/4)
Personally I think a great holiday tie-in book is one that fits in with the themes for each holiday. For Halloween it’s all spooky and creepy, for Christmas it’s joy and togetherness, ect. (1/4)
TOPIC: It's almost Halloween which has us thinking about a lot of things, including... what makes a great Halloween (or any holiday tie-in) book? What #kidlit characters do you see becoming classic costume choices? And why are Reese's cups the best Halloween candy? #kidlitchat
October 29, 2025 at 1:58 AM
#kitlitchat These are some pretty epic questions!
Personally I think a great holiday tie-in book is one that fits in with the themes for each holiday. For Halloween it’s all spooky and creepy, for Christmas it’s joy and togetherness, ect. (1/4)
Personally I think a great holiday tie-in book is one that fits in with the themes for each holiday. For Halloween it’s all spooky and creepy, for Christmas it’s joy and togetherness, ect. (1/4)
Only to watch my son’s roblox and animatronic related channels! 😂 Does it have good options for the writing community? #kitlitchat
October 22, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Only to watch my son’s roblox and animatronic related channels! 😂 Does it have good options for the writing community? #kitlitchat
#Kitlitchat I’m mostly re-envisioning old manuscripts, breathing life into them in newer, different forms. Attended the amazing Acquired Workshop offered by Bushel & Peck, and am looking forward to @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social’s conference in October.
September 3, 2025 at 1:31 AM
#Kitlitchat I’m mostly re-envisioning old manuscripts, breathing life into them in newer, different forms. Attended the amazing Acquired Workshop offered by Bushel & Peck, and am looking forward to @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social’s conference in October.
Trying to get some illustrations done but Chappell Roan finally releasing The Subway is seriously comprising my ability to stay focused as I break out into full body emersion Sing & Dance alongs. Have a feeling there is going to be a lot of Sing-Dance breaks today.
#illustration #kitlitchat
#illustration #kitlitchat
August 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Trying to get some illustrations done but Chappell Roan finally releasing The Subway is seriously comprising my ability to stay focused as I break out into full body emersion Sing & Dance alongs. Have a feeling there is going to be a lot of Sing-Dance breaks today.
#illustration #kitlitchat
#illustration #kitlitchat
#writingcommunity #PB #writers I'm curious how to format a #picturebook --- the manuscript side when submitting to lit agents. Is there any website to show a template that I can get an idea? I've goggled & saw a few different ones
#writer #children'sbook #writing #kitlitchat
#writer #children'sbook #writing #kitlitchat
June 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
#writingcommunity #PB #writers I'm curious how to format a #picturebook --- the manuscript side when submitting to lit agents. Is there any website to show a template that I can get an idea? I've goggled & saw a few different ones
#writer #children'sbook #writing #kitlitchat
#writer #children'sbook #writing #kitlitchat
#kitlitchat Crow Country has been THE game for me this year, even though it came out two years ago 😆
April 9, 2025 at 1:32 AM
#kitlitchat Crow Country has been THE game for me this year, even though it came out two years ago 😆
Hey #WritingCommunity (especially #amquerying folks)! Some amazing tips from last night's #kitlitchat on writing a pitch, logline, query and synopsis!
Check it out👇
Check it out👇
TOPIC: What are your tips and tricks for writing a synopsis of your manuscript? What about a logline? Or an elevator pitch? If you are on the receiving end of these, what are common errors and what would you like to see? #kidlitchat
March 19, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Hey #WritingCommunity (especially #amquerying folks)! Some amazing tips from last night's #kitlitchat on writing a pitch, logline, query and synopsis!
Check it out👇
Check it out👇
So far, I have a list of story ideas and a few outlines.
#kitlitchat
#kitlitchat
March 12, 2025 at 1:18 AM
So far, I have a list of story ideas and a few outlines.
#kitlitchat
#kitlitchat
I like taking a humorous approach to the holidays. My Christmas and Halloween picture books were written for the grown-ups as much as the kids! #kitlitchat
March 5, 2025 at 2:21 AM
I like taking a humorous approach to the holidays. My Christmas and Halloween picture books were written for the grown-ups as much as the kids! #kitlitchat
Totally off topic, but I wanted to share on Bluesky while I can actually find kidlit people—the MGHub, which I helped start on Twitter, is having its 3rd annual off-social-media pitching event for PB, MG, & YA authors in May. Here's a link for more info! #kitlitchat docs.google.com/document/d/1...
MG Hub Pitch Party 2025
MG Hub Pitch Party 2025 The Middle Grade Hub (MG Hub - (https://bsky.app/profile/middlegradehub.bsky.social) is hosting its third annual pitch party! The Pitch Party Unlike other pitch parties, this...
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February 26, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Totally off topic, but I wanted to share on Bluesky while I can actually find kidlit people—the MGHub, which I helped start on Twitter, is having its 3rd annual off-social-media pitching event for PB, MG, & YA authors in May. Here's a link for more info! #kitlitchat docs.google.com/document/d/1...
I taught Holes when I was teaching fifth grade. Such an incredible, classic example of perfect storytelling. #kitlitchat
November 20, 2024 at 3:19 AM
I taught Holes when I was teaching fifth grade. Such an incredible, classic example of perfect storytelling. #kitlitchat
Please share #kitlitchat
a cat with big eyes is holding a mouse and says please
ALT: a cat with big eyes is holding a mouse and says please
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November 20, 2024 at 2:52 AM
Please share #kitlitchat
Are you sure you didn't mean "aging" instead of "resting"? #kitlitchat #kidlitcheese
November 20, 2024 at 2:48 AM
Are you sure you didn't mean "aging" instead of "resting"? #kitlitchat #kidlitcheese
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November 19, 2024 at 9:36 PM
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Just followed her! Thanks! And I also just found #kitlitchat
November 17, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Just followed her! Thanks! And I also just found #kitlitchat
But as for myself, I'm currently editor-at-large of Tu Books, which I founded as a small press and was the editorial director and publisher of until last month. Now I have a little extra time to work on my bookstore too (curiouscatbookshop.com). Master's in children's lit from Simmons. #kitlitchat
The Curious Cat Bookshop
The independent bookstore of Winsted, Connecticut
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November 13, 2024 at 2:23 AM
But as for myself, I'm currently editor-at-large of Tu Books, which I founded as a small press and was the editorial director and publisher of until last month. Now I have a little extra time to work on my bookstore too (curiouscatbookshop.com). Master's in children's lit from Simmons. #kitlitchat