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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 2d

I love that!!! Portland truly is a very special place (despite people telling lies about it).

Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 2d

We need art and words and songs. Keep writing. Keep creating lighthouses for the world my friends. 🫶 #writingcommunity #kidlit

In spite of how heavy the world feels, my inspired heart will create beauty in rebellion. We need art and words and songs. Someone, somewhere, is barely hanging on and something beautiful will be their light house. - butterflies rising

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 2d

Hahaha! As a Portlandian, I love what you did here! Bravo! 👏

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 3d

I’m agented and have a story I would also love to submit to you if possible!

Thank you so much for this opportunity Melissa! What a gift to the kidlit community!

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Melissa Manlove @mmanlove.bsky.social · 4d

Psst! I am opening up to unagented children's book submissions *just for the month of October*! This is an exciting experiment. The email to send submissions to is [email protected]. You can find out about what I'm looking for at www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/me...

Melissa Manlove – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website

www.manuscriptwishlist.com

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 5d

Of course! I hope it helps with visibility ! I’ve only seen a few agents participating so far.

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 5d

#editors who are interested in graphic novels! If you haven’t, check out the @kidlitgn.bsky.social pitch event happening at kidlitgn.com this month! There are some phenomenal pitches by agented & unagented authors posted! (And maybe check out my early reader #GN pitch as well 😉 ) #kidlit

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks! You all might want to clarify on your website. 😊 Several friends and I are marginalized agented creators and were hoping to participate but didn’t realize it was for unagented creators only.

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 9d

So exciting! On the website it’s not clear, is this for unagented authors only? Or can diverse agented voices participate too?

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 9d

Woohoo!!!

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 9d

YMWJ Podcast update/check in! 👇👇😁 #writingcommunity #YMWJPodcast #kidlit #amquerying #amwriting

You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social · 9d

Hey #writingcommunity! I’ve been quiet on here the last couple of months because life has been very full lately, but guess what … SEASON THREE is coming later this month!!! 🤩 Stay tuned for topic/guest info!

In the meantime, how are you doing in your journey?

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KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 10d

Calling all #agents, #editors, and #publishers of #graphicnovels for #kids through YA!

Check out all the fantastic stories pitched at KidlitGN.com , now through October 31... and don't forget to request! There are over 150 #pitches from over 125 #creators!

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 10d

What does a pass mean? 👇
➡️ An agent/editor read your work!
➡️ You’re in the game.

What does a champagne pass mean? 👇
➡️An agent/editor see the merit in work! It just wasn’t the right fit for them, their MSWL, their pub house, etc.
➡️YOU’RE IN THE GAME!! 🙌
#writingcommunity

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Lydia Lukidis @lydialukidis.bsky.social · 17d

Hey #FallWritingFrenzy people- exciting news, the donors up up! Check them out here & pls share:
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#FWF #kidlit #writingcommunity #writing #amwriting #amreading #competitions #stories #writer
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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you for sharing! I’m excited to be a part this year!

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 15d

So exciting! Out of curiosity, how many agents and editors have registered so far?

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KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 15d

GN creators, you can load your pitches starting tomorrow. Agents, editors, publishers, only 4 days away until the #KiLitGN pitch even opens for viewing at kidlitgn.com #kidlit #pitch

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#KidlitGN Pitch Event is 4 days away!

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 17d

Yayyyyy congratulations everyone!!!

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 17d

Congratulations to all!!! #kidlit

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

OMGoodness, #kidlit friends! You are all so funny. 😂 It was so difficult (yet so very fun) judging the #KidlitChuckleChallenge entries this year!

I'm super excited to share that these folks are prize-winning KIDLIT CHUCKLE CHAMPIONS. 🏆✨

Congratulations to this year's winners!🎉

List of the 2025 winners for the Kidlit Chuckle Challenge humor writing contest

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 17d

Me: I want to expand into another genre outside of #PB

Me: *stumbles unexpectedly on writing graphic novel scripts*

Now me: “I’m in love!! 😍”

My #kidlit craft is expanding my friends! #writingcommunity #scbwi #graphicnovel #GN

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 19d

Happy to share it Kesia! This is wonderful advice!

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 20d

Advice for my #amquerying peers:

“Query when you & your book are ready, & when the agents you want to query are open: to hell w/ the rest of it!”

(From former agent & editor @keslupo.bsky.social who is a gem to the #writingcommunity !) Full article here: kesialupo.substack.com/p/how-import...

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 24d

Thoughts today from an Author + Therapist: I hope writing gives you a window into the world, not just an escape from it. 💜 #writingcommunity #kidlit

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 25d

Amazing!!! Congratulations! I can’t wait to read it!

Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · 25d

Hi Karen! Do we know when results for this contest will be announced?

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