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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · 4d

YA/Crossover authors! Last chance to sign up for this opening pages event with senior agent, Linda Camacho, with Gallt & Zacker Literary, which kicks off this week! And this workshop comes with a skip the slush submission opportunity too!
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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · 4d

We are super excited for next weeks Q&A webinar, where we will be chatting all things agenting and authoring with industry superstar, Estelle Laure, agent and senior content developer at Folio Literary🌟🌟🌟
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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · 12d

This upcoming YA workshop with Linda Camacho, senior agent at Gallt & Zacker Agency, promises to be fantastic! And we've a couple of spots still open! Perfect for querying writers or those planning to query soon this workshop comes with a unique query opportunity! app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · 12d

Adult Fiction Writers! We have a couple of spots still open in this upcoming workshop with James Mustelier, agent & editorial consultant at The Bent Agency. A terrific opportunity to get market and editorial critique on your opening chapters. app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...
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SusanHughes @susanhughes.bsky.social · 23d

Working on a PB, MG, or YA? An experienced editor and pub'd author, I can apply for ONE #grant to mentor ONE Canadian #kidlit writer for 10 hrs (Nov-March) ie critiques, zoom chats, etc.

Interested? Pls get in touch asap.

#mentorship #editing #writersunionofcanada
@inkedvoices.bsky.social

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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · 12d

Fantastic news Kara! We are so pleased for you🌟

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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join us on Monday, for this webinar with author, editor & writing coach, Lorin Oberweger as she dives into 'Tension & Anticipation' as the keys to story success.
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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · Aug 29

Join us for this upcoming 3-part intensive class with editor/ author, Allison K Williams, where she'll be taking us on a deep-dive into the specific craft of short story writing. Learn more and register at: app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · Aug 27

Querying Writers! Join us for this upcoming R&R Query Critique workshop with @antoinettev.bsky.social Non-member registration now open! app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · Aug 27

Join us for this YA Opening Pages workshop with ‪@lindacamacho.bsky.social‬ senior agent at Gallt & Zacker Lit. A terrific opportunity to get market and editorial feedback on your opening chapters. Perfect for querying writers! Submission opportunity included. app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

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Laura Roettiger @ljrwritenow.bsky.social · Aug 19

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The Blue Jays that Grew a Forest, illustrated by @annehunterstudio.bsky.social
my interview with author
@lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social
#eduSky #booksky #kidlit 📚 #giveaway

Welcome Author Lynn Street – Giveaway Alert

Friends, it’s been a while since I hosted an author on my blog and I’m so pleased to share my interview with Lynn Street debut author of THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST, illustrated by…

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Marzieh Abbas | Kidlit Author @marziehabbas.bsky.social · Aug 20

If you preordered/ordered and share your receipt/a picture of your copy, you can still enter this giveaway! #authors

Marzieh Abbas | Kidlit Author @marziehabbas.bsky.social · Aug 5

It's August and The Camel Library is hitting shelves soon.
If you pre-order and email me your receipt, you get the chance to win a 30-minte AMA call or a PB critique for FREE (each of which is more than the price of the book! ;))
Tag your writer, teacher, and librarian friends.

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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · Aug 18

Non-member registration is open for our upcoming Adult/YA SFF workshop with Naomi Davis at Bookends Literary. This is a great opportunity to get market and editorial feedback on your opening chapters! find out more and register at app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

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SusanHughes @susanhughes.bsky.social · Aug 10

Thanks for the wonderful review of my #hilo middle-grade novel, MISS MATCH, Helen!

@hkubiw.bsky.social @inkedvoices.bsky.social @scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social

Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social · Aug 4

Need hi-lo novels for #MG readers? Check out @orcabook.bsky.social Orca Currents, including MISS MATCH from @susanhughes.bsky.social. Polly & her friends want to make some $ for summer & matchmaking is their idea. What could go wrong?! canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2025/08/miss...

Book cover of Miss Match by Susan Hughes, with tagline "It seemed like a good idea at the time" shows a teen girl on a yellow background of hearts.

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Kidlit411 @kidlit411.bsky.social · Aug 8

Our Friday big list of kid lit links is up (Aug 8): kidlit411.com/2025/08/the-... Inside: Formatting PBs, 5 Types of Scenes to Master, Illustration Banner Contest, more. Thanks Heli Pohjoisaho for the illustration, @evelynbookless.bsky.social and @laurasmetana.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.

The Weekly 411 (8/8/25)

A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · Aug 8

We are thrilled to be welcoming back Lorin Oberweger for another teaching webinar! Join us on Sept 8th to hear Lorin on why anticipation and tension are the fuel for story success! app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina...

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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · Aug 1

Huge congratulations to Inked Voices member, @katievenit.bsky.social for her PB debut launch of FORTS, this week! This looks gorgeous and we can't wait to get our hands on a copy!

Katie Venit @katievenit.bsky.social · Jul 30

Happy book birthday to my debut, Forts! Brilliantly illustrated by @kenardpak.bsky.social
#kidlit #picturebooks

Cover of the picture book Forts, with a note that says “happy publication day”

Katie Venit, the author, signing copies of Forts in a bookstore.

Katie Venit, the author of Forts, holding up a copy of the title page with an inscription that says “forts forever”

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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · Aug 1

We are so excited and thrilled for Inked Voices member @marziehabbas.bsky.social Her Novel in Verse, Aarzu All around, launched on July 29th. We can't wait to read Aarzu's story! Congratulations Marzieh!🌟

Marzieh Abbas | Kidlit Author @marziehabbas.bsky.social · Jan 24

This is the year y'all! This is year I'm going to be a published MG author!

I can't wait for you to meet Aarzu.

Think Bend it Like Beckham, but with Pakistani Cricket + throw in a patriarchal uncle!
Think Pakistani food and innocent fun.
Think identity and chasing dreams!

#middlegrade #author

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PB Spree @pbspree.bsky.social · May 6

Congratulations @marziehabbas.bsky.social!
#juniorlibraryguild #kidlit ❤️

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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · Aug 1

We are excited to welcome Miloni Vora with Atheneum @simonandschuster.bsky.social for this upcoming MG & YA workshop. This is an terrific opportunity to get tip-top market and editorial feedback on your opening chapters from an in-house editor! app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh... #WritingCommunity

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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · Aug 1

August is here, which means the Philly Bookstore Crawl is almost upon us!

45 stores, dozens of authors, tons of events and giveaways in the region.

It’s a huge labor of love of mine, and I hope you’ll come out and celebrate the area’s bookstore scene. ❤️ www.phillybookstorecrawl.com

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Teresa Robeson @teresarobeson.com · Jul 31

If you've never heard me blather on before, here's your chance...LOL! Joking aside, I hope it will be somewhat helpful for a lot of writers #kidlit and adult. :)

Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · Jul 31

Join us in August for this info-packed webinar with @teresarobeson.com :) We are so excited to hear from Teresa about her experiences and all the many different approaches to book promotion!
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Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · Jul 31

Join us in August for this info-packed webinar with @teresarobeson.com :) We are so excited to hear from Teresa about her experiences and all the many different approaches to book promotion!
app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina...
#WritingCommunity

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SFF Reviews @sffreview.bsky.social · Jul 22

So excited for Naomi Davis's SFF workshop! 🌟 Can't wait to learn and connect with fellow fans! Let's dive into some amazing stories together! 📚✨ #SFF #WritingCommunity

Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · Jul 22

We are thrilled to be welcoming Naomi Davis, with Bookends Literary, back for another SFF workshop! Non-member registration opens this week! app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

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SFF Reviews @sffreview.bsky.social · Jul 23

That's fantastic news! 🎉 Naomi Davis always brings such great insights to SFF! Can't wait for the workshop! 📚✨ #SFFCommunity #WritingWorkshop

Inked Voices @inkedvoices.bsky.social · Jul 22

We are thrilled to be welcoming Naomi Davis, with Bookends Literary, back for another SFF workshop! Non-member registration opens this week! app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

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