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GhostPit @ghostpit.bsky.social · Aug 19

#GhostPit will be happening October 30, 2025!

There is a black background with big circle with a smaller circle inside of it.

In the big circle at the top is #GhostPit 2 Ghosts to each side of that between that and the bottom words that read The Halloween Pitch Event.

In the smaller circle there are greeb and orange/gold stars. In front of them in a cute sheet ghost and in front of him is a pencil and an open green book with yellow pages.

Jany Campana @janycampana.bsky.social · Aug 6

Eddie Munster X Veggie Tales

A gentle werewolf pup with a taste for turnips finds his dream life on a peaceful farm. But when the full moon rises, his wild side threatens to uproot his new home.

#QuestPit #PB #Q #SEL #BackMatter #Family #Humor

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Jany Campana @janycampana.bsky.social · Aug 6

Eddie Munster x Olsen Twins X Veggie Tales

A gentle werewolf pup with a taste for turnips finds his dream life on a peaceful farm. But when the full moon rises, his wild side threatens to uproot his new home.

#QuestPit #PB #Q #SEL #Family #Backmatter

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Jany Campana @janycampana.bsky.social · Aug 6

Eddie Munster x Olsen Twins X Veggie Tales

A gentle werewolf pup with a taste for turnips finds his dream life on a peaceful farm. But when the full moon rises, his wild side threatens to uproot his new home.

#QuestPit #PB #Q #SEL #BackMatter #Family

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Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social · Jul 28

⏰ LAST CHANCE!!
Today’s the final day to enter our Vashti Harrison picture book giveaway!
Win a bundle that celebrates strength, love, and leadership in every young reader. 💛

Enter now at picturebooksummit.co... before the clock runs out!

#giveaway #vashtiharrison #kidlit #booksky

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Jany Campana @janycampana.bsky.social · Jul 13

‪EDDIE MUNSTER x OLSEN TWINS x VEGGIE TALES

These humans have no idea… I’m a WERE-PUP!

#BluePit #PB #HA #Q #BluePit 📖 #BeYourSelf

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Jany Campana @janycampana.bsky.social · Jul 11

Great Summer Music!!!

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Jany Campana @janycampana.bsky.social · Jul 11

CHICKEN DARES YOU TO LIKE THIS...

Chicken is not scared. She takes every dare. But when one is too big, is she brave enough to say NO?

#playlistpitch #pb #ha #bebrave #backmatter

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CHICKEN JOCKEY 2025!out now! youtu.be/ua0wjIh_IfYC...

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jun 28

#KidlitZombieWeek Day 6! BONUS DAY!

Read here: open.substack.com/pub/justinco...

Then come back & comment w/ your thoughts.

Thanks @justincolonbooks.bsky.social‬ for this great post!

Remember, zombies w/ the bonus day, you have until midnight EST 6/28/2025 to get in your pledge and pitch forms

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Jany Campana @janycampana.bsky.social · Jun 28

Justin, I love your adventures in writing. Thanks for sharing it with us and for inspiring a zombie rewrite!!!

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#BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event @bluepit.bsky.social · Jun 5

#BluePit is back for the summer! Creators in the #WritingCommunity, #GameDev & #IndieDev, #TTRPG, and #Comic communities get ready to pitch or promote your projects!

#BluePit will be taking place again on July 13th, 2025!

And #BluePitHype starts July 8th!

#WriteSky #Writers #AmAgenting #LitAgents

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#BluePit - A Storytelling Hype/Pitch Event

What It Is:
An event designed to uplift storytellers of any media. All works are welcome, regardless of the stage (e.g., Drafting, Editing, Querying, On Submission, or Published).

When:
July 13th, 2025 and will run the full 24 hours!

#BluePit Rules:
Limit 3 posts per WIP; multiple works allowed.
Include correct emojis to appear in media specific feeds
Use appropriate tags (see Tag list)
All images must include ALT text. No AI.
Everyone is encouraged to like and repost
Use the #BluePit feeds to find and support others.
Agents, editors, and publishers are welcome to participate and can also use #BluePit feeds without a BlueSky account

#Emojis for custom media feeds:
Writing (e.g. “#bluepit 📖”)
Game Dev (e.g. “#bluepit 🎮”)
Comics (e.g. “#bluepit 💥”)
TTRPGS (e.g. “#bluepit 🎲”)

Questions:
BluePit.Carrd.Co
@BluePit.Bsky.Social
@ZProspero.bsky.social

#BluePit Tags

MEDIA:
#BluePit 💥 - Comics
#BluePit 🎮 - Game Dev
#BluePit 🎲 - TTRPGs
#BluePit 📖 - Writers

STAGE:
#W - Work In Progress
#Q - Querying
#OS - On Submission
#P - Published

AUDIENCE:
#PB - Picture Book
#MG - Middle Grade
#YA - Young Adult
#A - Adult
#NA - New Adult

REPRESENTATION:
#OV - Own Voices
#LGBT- LGBTQIA+
#DIS - Disabled Creators
#WF - Women's Fiction
#POC - Person of Color
#ND - Neurodivergent
#TR - Transgender

GENRE
#F - Fantasy
#R - Romance
#H - Horror
#SF - Sci-Fi
#M - Mystery
#PN - Paranormal
#C - Crime
#HS - Historical
#SP - Speculative
#PO - Poetry
#NF - Non-Fiction

GAME SYSTEM:
#D20 - 20-sided die based
#D6 - 6-sided die based
#D100 - 100-sided die based
#NAR - Narrative based
#DUN - Dungeon Crawler
#RO - Rogue-Like

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jun 27

Have you taken the pledge yet?

1) Fill out the Pledge form here: sites.google.com/view/kidlit-...

2) Comment below, comment on our pinned post, or a make a new post with the pledge: "I solemnly swear I’m using my yummy brain to bring a zombie manuscript back to life. #KidLitZombieWeek"

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Jany Campana @janycampana.bsky.social · Jun 27

"I solemnly swear I’m using my yummy brain to bring a zombie manuscript back to life."

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jun 27

#KidlitZombieWeek Day 5!

Check it out here: www.transmediamutts.com/blog/is-fran...

Then come back & comment on this post with which body parts you're going to focus on for reviving your story.

Thanks so much @jocelynrish.com for this super fun interactive Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!

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Jany Campana @janycampana.bsky.social · Jun 27

I'm going to focus on the Nervous System and give my zombie feelings.

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Jany Campana @janycampana.bsky.social · Jun 25

I'll check them out! Thanks!!!

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jun 25

#KidlitZombieWeek Day 3!

Check it out here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/24/g...

Then come back & comment on this post w/ one of your "oh no" stories and/or what you did/are doing/want to do to get ready to throw your hat back in the ring.

Thanks, Anne, for the Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!

Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2025, Day 3: THROW YOUR HAT IN THE RING! by Anne Sawan (6/25/2025)

#KidlitZombieWeek 2025, Day 2

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Jany Campana @janycampana.bsky.social · Jun 25

I saw an agent wanted a unicorn story. So I wrote one real quick and submitted it. Of course, it was rejected. Now I'm thinking of giving the unicorn a job, like a farmer or a baker. Then seeing where that takes me.

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jun 24

#KidlitZombieWeek Day 2!

Check it out here: kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/23/g...

Then come back & comment on this post w/ the tip (or tips) you want to try on your manuscript & why.

Thanks
@shannonstocker.bsky.social for such an awesome Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 post!

Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2025, Day 2: REVIVING THE DEAD: Six Ways to Breathe Life into a Beloved (but Stale) Tale by Shannon Stocker(6/24/2025)

#KidlitZombieWeek 2025, Day 2

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Jany Campana @janycampana.bsky.social · Jun 24

I'm going to revise my kindergarten story using less dialogue.

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Alison Weiss @alioop7.bsky.social · Jun 11

The publishing trenches are tough. I'm a publishing pro with 15+ years of #kidlit and #yalit editorial experience, and I can help you get your manuscript into shape or feel ready to query.

Please reach out with any questions. Let's make your project shine!

www.alisonweisseditorial.com

Alison Weiss Editorial

Professional freelance editorial services for children's and young adult projects. Alison Weiss is an experienced industry trade editor and a Publishers Weekly Star Watch Honoree.

www.alisonweisseditorial.com

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jun 23

#KidlitZombieWeek Day 1!

Check it out here kaitlynleannsanchez.com/2025/06/22/g...

Then come back & comment on this post w/ the prescription you want to try on your manuscript & why.

Thanks @literallylynne.bsky.social for kicking off Kidlit Zombie Week 2025 with this inspirational post!

Guest Post for Kidlit Zombie Week 2025, Day 1: RXs TO BRING MANUSCRIPTS FROM DEAD TO READ by Lynne Marie (6/23/2025)

#KidlitZombieWeek 2025, Day 1

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Jany Campana @janycampana.bsky.social · Jun 23

I plan to rework an old pirate story into modern times and doing kid things like ballet class. That should shake it up a bit.

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#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social · Jun 20

Re-bolt those necks in the upright position and keep all hands, feet and other loose body parts in your lap cuz' #KidlitZombieWeek 2025 is coming in for a landing!

Thanks to @kcstrocchia.bsky.social and the whole KZW crew for getting this year's contest off to a flying start.

#WriterSky #KidLit

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