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Penny Joelson @pennyjoelson.bsky.social · 14d

Last chance to join my Writing for Children Workshop @citylit. Thursdays 12.30-2pm
For writers of picture books, middle grade and YA. Sign up today!

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Writing for children: workshop

This workshop is for you if you are writing children’s books. During the workshop you will take turns to share work and will develop your work-in-progress with constructive feedback from tutor and cla...

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Penny Joelson @pennyjoelson.bsky.social · Sep 8

I have two lovely in-person courses starting soon on Thursdays at City Lit in Covent Garden, London.
Writing for Children Workshop share.google/xquaanKMJ0kq... and Advanced Writing for Children Advanced: Finising Your Novel share.google/ypPyB80tGLZg...
Do join me and spread the word!

Writing for children: workshop

This workshop is for you if you are writing children’s books. During the workshop you will take turns to share work and will develop your work-in-progress with constructive feedback from tutor and cla...

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Penny Joelson @pennyjoelson.bsky.social · Aug 15

I'm really excited to be teaching online at Faber Academy again this autumn! I'll be teaching both Writing YA and Writing Crime. You can contact the friendly team at [email protected] with questions, and to book follow these links:
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
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Writing Crime | Online Creative Writing Courses | Faber Academy

Plot the perfect crime in our intensive twelve-week online creative writing course with award-winning author Penny Joelson.

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Jonathan Emmett @jonathanemmett.com · Aug 14

Here’s a trailer I made for ONE CAT, TWO CATS, a rhyming lift-the-flap, pop-up book with 20 cats to count, by me, Rob Hodgson and @nosycrow.bsky.social.

I hope you like the look of the book – which is OUT TODAY!! – but I can only beg your forgiveness for the music.

🐈…🐈🐈‍⬛ #KidLitUK #OneCatTwoCats

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · Aug 15

Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Autumn 2025. 📚👍🏼
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Here's our selection of top new titles coming out in Autumn 2025. These reading recommendations include picture books, poetry, early and middle-grade ...

Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Autumn 2025

Here's our selection of top new titles coming out in Autumn 2025. These include picture books, poetry, middle-grade, YA & non-fiction.

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Penny Joelson @pennyjoelson.bsky.social · Aug 15

I'm really excited to be teaching online at Faber Academy again this autumn! I'll be teaching both Writing YA and Writing Crime. You can contact the friendly team at [email protected] with questions, and to book follow these links:
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
faberacademy.com/product/writ...

Writing Crime | Online Creative Writing Courses | Faber Academy

Plot the perfect crime in our intensive twelve-week online creative writing course with award-winning author Penny Joelson.

faberacademy.com

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · Jul 25

We're thrilled to reveal that over 60,000 children under five took part in #BookTrustStorytime this year!

Approximately 90% of libraries across England, Wales and Northern Ireland took part - and it had a big impact 👇 (1/3)

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Niyla Farook @niylafarook.bsky.social · Mar 24

I'm thrilled to be part of @wrdmag.bsky.social Ones To Watch alongside some amazing fellow authors!
You can read the Spring issue online for free at @wrdmag.bsky.social’s link in bio.

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Louisa MacDougall @louisamacdougall.bsky.social · Mar 22

We loved meeting the Beck and the beavers in Catherine Ward's By the Beaver Pool.
This beautiful book (ill Phoebe Roze) shows readers the incredible ways beavers transform the landscape, wrapped in a heart-warming story about new beginnings. @florisbooks.bsky.social
louisamacdougall.co.uk/reviews/

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Simon James Green @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social · Mar 24

Very happy that FINN JONES WAS HERE has won the Brilliant Book Award - voted for by students themselves, making it extra special!

Runner-up was the fabulous ECHOSTAR IS ALWAYS LISTENING by @melindasalisbury.com - a book I adored. 😍

The cover of Finn Jones Was Here on a blue background with text reading: Winner 2025

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Amber Caraveo @ambercaraveo.bsky.social · Mar 18

I’ve had quite a few new followers lately - so, thank you! 😊 And here’s a little bit about me. I love books - especially fiction for children & YA readers. I am a former publisher, now literary agent with www.skylark-literary.com, & I am passionate about supporting authors so they can create! 😍

Skylark Literary

Skylark Literary is a specialist literary agency for children's books, devoted to seeking, supporting and developing the best fiction for children and young adults

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Cath Howe @cathhowe.bsky.social · Mar 18

Thank you to the great @authorsalouduk.bsky.social for championing my books and school events

Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · Mar 17

Ella, the main protagonist in Ella on the Outside @cathhowe.bsky.social suffers from anxiety & is having trouble adjusting to her new school #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek You can find out more about Cath's writing & book her for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/cath...

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Penny Joelson @pennyjoelson.bsky.social · Feb 8

Delighted to be teaching 'Writing YA' again online for Faber Academy @faberacademy.bsky.social starting in March.
From a previous student:
'Really supportive tutor. She provided excellent insights and it felt like she knew what she was talking about.'
faberacademy.com/product/writ...

Writing YA | Online Creative Writing Courses | Faber Academy

Spend three months in expert company, learning the key skills any writing of young adult fiction requires.

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Penny Joelson @pennyjoelson.bsky.social · Feb 8

Delighted to be teaching 'Writing YA' again online for Faber Academy @faberacademy.bsky.social starting in March.
From a previous student:
'Really supportive tutor. She provided excellent insights and it felt like she knew what she was talking about.'
faberacademy.com/product/writ...

Writing YA | Online Creative Writing Courses | Faber Academy

Spend three months in expert company, learning the key skills any writing of young adult fiction requires.

faberacademy.com

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Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Jan 27

Just submitted my homework for tomorrow's week 3 advanced children's writing session with @pennyjoelson.bsky.social @citylit.bsky.social

This is happening thanks to the #dycp grant I received from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

Getting the time to write and improve my craft is so precious

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ALT: a woman with curly hair and glasses is sitting in front of a bookshelf with a pinkvilla logo above her

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Curtis Brown Creative @cbcreative.bsky.social · Jan 24

We’re currently accepting applications to five different FREE opportunities for #UnderrepresentedWriters as part of the Breakthrough Writers’ Programme! Funded by Curtis Brown Books and our partners. #AmWriting

https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/breakthrough-scholarships

Details below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Breakthrough Scholarships | Curtis Brown Creative

Our scholarships provide regular funded places on our courses to talented writers facing barriers to entry.

www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk

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Penny Joelson @pennyjoelson.bsky.social · Jan 15

www.scottishartstrust.org/young-adult-...

Edinburgh Young adult Fiction Prize — Scottish Arts Trust

For writers and illustrators of novels and graphic novels created for readers aged 12 years and older. All genres including humour, romance, drama, horror, queer, contemporary, realist, speculative f...

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Ed Wood @edwoodagent.bsky.social · Jan 13

I'm now open for submissions at
@tbpagency.bsky.social! I'm dying to see your exceptional crime, thriller, mystery, whodunnit, gothic and high-concept book club fiction:

More on me:
www.theblairpartnership.com/literary-age...

Submissions guidance here: www.theblairpartnership.com/literary-sub...

Literary & Entertainment Agents | The Blair Partnership

The Blair Partnership literary & entertainment agents are always actively looking for promising new writers and established talent to represent.

www.theblairpartnership.com

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · Jan 13

Unsolicited writing advice, #17171617:
Don't just write. Read books. Watch films. Look at paintings and sculpture. Play games. Go to plays. Listen to music. Think about how these things make you feel.
Making art is a two-way stream. To make art, you have to consume art.

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · Jan 12

Well here's one! bsky.app/profile/most... (thanks @leonieroberts.bsky.social for flagging!) #KidLitUK

Mostly Book Talk @mostlybooktalk.bsky.social · Nov 17

And here are two UK Children’s and YA Literary Agents and Publishers packs
go.bsky.app/kRfNFe
go.bsky.app/LFrEmFR

UK Children's & YA literary agents and publishers

Join the conversation

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Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Jan 10

I've just set up on Googleclassroom with @citylit.bsky.social for @pennyjoelson.bsky.social course on Monday. Got to get my childre's writing hat on. The transition time from training others to becoming a writing student is going to take me all weekend and I love it!

Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Nov 29

I have made my first two transactions...booked a course with @pennyjoelson.bsky.social and joined the @write-mentor.bsky.social hub. Next will be to book my mentor session plan with @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social .

Thanks to #DYCP from the Arts Council.😀

Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Nov 17

As this is a new platform for me, I'm going to use this place to focus mostly my writing projects. The first is funded by the Arts Council England #DYCP titled :

Exploring Alexithymia as an Autistic Arab Writer.

And accompanying me on the explorative journey will be my special mug...

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Penny Joelson @pennyjoelson.bsky.social · Dec 29

Have you always wanted to write? Start 2025 with this lovely online Faber course: Getting Started: Beginners' Fiction.
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Creative Writing Courses | London & Online | Faber Academy

Our creative writing courses take place online and at Faber's London offices. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced writer, find the support you need.

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Penny Joelson @pennyjoelson.bsky.social · Dec 29

Are you writing Fiction for Children? Or have you done a beginners' course and want support to develop your skills further, build confidence and stay motivated?
Sign up now for this online course with City Lit!
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writ...

Writing for children: advanced

This supportive and interactive course for advanced children's writers will help deepen your understanding of the genre and acquire techniques to hone your writing. This course will be delivered onli...

www.citylit.ac.uk

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Penny Joelson @pennyjoelson.bsky.social · Dec 29

Are you writing Fiction for Children? Or have you done a beginners' course and want support to develop your skills further, build confidence and stay motivated?
Sign up now for this online course with City Lit!
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writ...

Writing for children: advanced

This supportive and interactive course for advanced children's writers will help deepen your understanding of the genre and acquire techniques to hone your writing. This course will be delivered onli...

www.citylit.ac.uk

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Penny Joelson @pennyjoelson.bsky.social · Dec 29

Have you always wanted to write? Start 2025 with this lovely online Faber course: Getting Started: Beginners' Fiction.
faberacademy.com/product-cate...

Creative Writing Courses | London & Online | Faber Academy

Our creative writing courses take place online and at Faber's London offices. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced writer, find the support you need.

faberacademy.com

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