Industry learning, yes. But other essential takeaways: improve your craft, have fun, and be persistent. Thank you organizers, agents, and editors! @thewritingbarn.bsky.social #TheWritingBarnIED #writers #kidlit

Enjoying the Industry Engagement Day with @thewritingbarn.bsky.social. Diving deep for the courage to query and finding inspiration to make my pitches short, voicey, and alluring. #TheWritingBarnIED

Spending my Saturday with @thewritingbarn.bsky.social surrounded by creative souls cheering each other on and learning a ton in the process! #TheWritingBarnIED