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Hanna R. Neier

@hannaneier.bsky.social

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Author of WHEN YOU WRITE BACK (Feiwel & Friends, 2027) | Freelance Writer and Editor | Words in Lilith Magazine, POPSUGAR, Kveller etc | Rep'd by @lecrockett.bsky.social at @triadaus.bsky.social www.hannaneier.com

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Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · Jun 2

If I tell you I’ve spent years reading these deal announcements, you might feel a hint of the excitement and overwhelming emotion I felt when I saw my debut listed on Publishers Marketplace this morning. I don’t think this feeling will ever get old.

#writingcommunity #writerslife #mgbooks #kidlit

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Alison Weiss @alioop7.bsky.social · 1d

Opening #askkidlit if there are any takers. What do you desperately need to know about the swirling publishing world? If you'd rather DM, just let me know!

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Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · 18d

🍎🍯 Shana Tova! Wishing a sweet new year to all who celebrate! 🍎🍯

#jewish #roshhashana

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Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · 22d

yes, exactly!

Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · 22d

Ooh! No bubble bursting at all! This sounds fantastic!

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Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · 22d

Yes to all of this! #momswritersclub

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Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · 23d

Oooh! Love holiday books— adult or kidlit? #momswritersclub

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Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · 23d

My villains think they’re the hero. I humanize them in my head so they always have as much motivation as my actual hero. You just can’t always see it on the page. #momswritersclub

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Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · 23d

My MCs are children, so no lattes for them! But I think they’d both appreciate a good pumpkin spice baked good 😋 #momswritersclub

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Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · 23d

With school aged kids, fall habits are definitely different from summer. I find I start a more regular routine in fall. #momswritersclub

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Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · 23d

Fall is so atmospheric and moody, perfect for creativity! I’ll be finishing up revisions for my editor and then figuring out a brand new project! #momswritersclub

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Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · 23d

Hi #momswritersclub! I’m Hanna living in NYC, mom of 2 ❤️ Currently working on edits to my debut middle grade novel, WHEN YOU WRITE BACK ✨

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Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social · 28d

🎉We're baaacckk!!!🎉

RevPit's #10Queries October event opens for submissions October 10!

#amwriting #writersky #writersofbluesky

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Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · 25d

Ditto! What an amazing event!!! Had an amazing time and can‘t wait for next year!

#mifgash25 #artistsagainstantisemitism

Erika Dreifus @erikadreifus.bsky.social · 25d

Still in a happy daze after a VERY full day at the inaugural Jewish Writers #Mifgash25. So grateful to all who made it possible. Can't tag everyone, but will cite @ujafedny.bsky.social for trusting our team to make it a reality. Program details: www.theartistsagainstantisemitism.com/mifgash-sche...

copy of the program schedule (available at link within the post)

sampling of speakers' books on sale at the event

Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thanks!

Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · Sep 10

Will do!

Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · Sep 10

Keep me posted!

Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · Sep 10

I loved this book so much, wish I had discovered other diary form books at the time! The one I’m thinking of had handwriting and some kind of “how I’m feeling“ check in at the beginning... #kidlitchat

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Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · Sep 10

(ok, this is bothering me now that I can’t remember the name of this book!! Anyone read a book in diary form in the early 90s? #kidlitchat)

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Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · Sep 10

I totally did! I tended to like books in 3rd person, but I think that was because the subject matter that I enjoyed (historical fiction) was most often written in 3rd at the time. An exception was a contemporary book written in diary form which I LOVED & wish I could remember the title! #kidlitchat

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Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · Sep 10

Yeah, being in scene and experiential is key, and I think if it’s easier to be a show-er while writing one POV/tense or another, that’s a good thing to know about yourself as a writer!! #kidlitchat

Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · Sep 10

🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏

Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · Sep 10

I wrote my first MG novel in first person which was a helpful way to remind myself to stay in that #kidlit voice. Not sure what the next one will be, I think it’ll depend on the voice(s) I hear in my head. ☺️ As for reading, any POV is a good POV if done well!! #kidlitchat

kidlitchat @kidlitchat.bsky.social · Sep 10

TOPIC: We want to know how you decide between first person or third person when you're working on a manuscript. Do you prefer one? Do you prefer reading one to the other? (FYI: behind the scenes, emails flew and they came up with this topic.) #kidlitchat

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Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · Sep 10

I saw this in a PB I beta read and it was surprising and fun! #kidlitchat

Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · Sep 10

2 things:
1. Spent a good 10 seconds thinking “what is a story shower?” 🚿 which might mean my brain is off for the evening… 🤣
2. Curious what about first person past tense didn’t allow you to show not tell? (If that’s what you mean) #kidlitchat

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Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social · Sep 10

Ditto! Would love to hear from some #teachers and #librarians! #kidlitchat

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