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Introvert, travel writer, children's book author. Rep'd by Katie Monson of SBR Media. #kidlit #writingcommunity #12x12PB AprilBerryBooks.com

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 10d

DID YOU KNOW...
I have critiqued 100s of picture book manuscripts. Some of those manuscripts have gone on to land offers of representation from agents, some are out on submission, and some are even published books found on store shelves right now.

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 2m

In today's episode of failed autocorrections...

What I typed:
fantastic

What autocorrect changed it to:
gangstas

April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 5m

Thanks! It's been tougher than I expected it to be.

April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 17h

I have been making some healthy life changes lately. This week, I gave up soda...

...and I am so freaking tired!

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 17h

Life is short. Always get the scone. ❤️

April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 17h

This feels true to me!

April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 22h

I feel the same.

April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 1d

I have been listening to Slow Productivity by Cal Newport on audio, and all I can say is YESSSSSSS! When it comes to knowledge work and creative work, a slower pace can really be key to higher quality. I've definitely seen this in my own writing.

Book pictured: Slow Productivity by Cal Newport

April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 6d

Fun and bouncy! What a perfect way to describe it!

I love Bananas in the Bath!

April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 6d

Amazing stuff, right? Everytime she posts something new, I'm just blown away. It always brings me joy. ❤️

April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 9d

❤️❤️❤️

April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 9d

Check out today's blog post here:
www.robynnhyde.com/post/writing...

Writing Competitions / Contests - Part 1 of ...?

I know this is going to have to be Part 1 of ... some larger number... because there are just so many writing competitions out there! Some are there to grow your writing community, some have cash priz...

www.robynnhyde.com

April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 9d

I always enjoy reading @robynnhyde.bsky.social 's blog, so I was especially tickled to see our #KidlitChuckleChallenge humor writing contest mentioned in today's post. Thanks, Robynn! 🥰 I'm so glad you found the contest experience so rewarding!

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 9d

Awwww! Thank you, friend! I appreciate the kind words. 🥰

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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint @suemt.bsky.social · 29d

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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · Sep 14

Sometimes the bravest thing a writer can do isn’t finishing a book—it’s starting the next one after the first didn’t go as planned. #writingcommunity #amwriting #amquerying

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 10d

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Hannah Lorenzo @haloteachlearn.bsky.social · 21d

Happy apples. Happy honey. My only wish for this new year is peace 🤍

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 10d

Requesting it from my library right now! You always recommend the best books, Hannah. And this book cover is gorgeous. ❤️

April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 10d

Beautiful poetry! I've always loved peonies.

April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 10d

Fall Art! ❤️

Chelsey Bahe @chelseybahe.bsky.social · 23d

#NatureArt #TrailArt #EphemeralArt

Nature art depicting three kids holding the letters that spell fall, and one child standing on a letter.The art was created on a stump in the woods using pine bark, leaves, pine needles, other bark, pieces of twig, and pieces of pine cone.

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 10d

Love this! ❤️ Do you follow @chelseybahe.bsky.social? I bet you would like her artwork, Stacey!

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 11d

FYI - @authorsguild.org has an upcoming webinar for authors & illustrators. "Anthropic Settlement: What Authors Should Know" looks very worthwhile for those whose books were involved. authorsguild.org/event/anthro...

Anthropic Settlement: What Authors Should Know - The Authors Guild

Copyright holders recently secured preliminary approval of a $1.5 billion class settlement in the Bartz v. Anthropic case, in which authors Andrea Bartz, Kirk Johnson, and Charles Graeber led a class-...

authorsguild.org

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 10d

Love that!

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April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 10d

I have my caffeine and a handful of Nutter Butter cookies as well as my pen, notepads, and laptop.

I'M READY FOR PB SUMMIT! 🎉🎉🎉
#pbsummit

April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 15d

That's too funny!

April Berry | KidLit @aprilberrybooks.bsky.social · 15d

Aww shucks!