Co-RA Southern Breeze @SCBWI / PB & MG Writer / Mom / #WTMP mentee / #Valentiny Finalist '26 / #50PreciousWords HM '26 / Rep: Ritu Anand @ D4EO
Atlanta, GA
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Such fun working polls this year -- this is me after my last Early Voting shift. The last day for early voting is Friday Oct 30. Get her done early if you haven't already. Lines could be long Tues! #election #voting #pollworker
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Thrilled to have the chance to learn from one of the best! scbwi.org/events/Southern-Br…
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Don't miss your chance to register for this webinar -- registration closes Sunday evening! #amwriting @scbwi
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Join us Sat, Oct 24 at 2PM for Sheli Peterson's hands-on workshop. Developing a cinematic eye isn't just for illustrators -- novel and picture book writers can also use this technique when staging scenes. Register today! scbwi.org/events/SCBWI_SOUTH…
@scbwi #amwriting #amillustrating
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Happy to announce that two of my short stories have won Honorable Mention in the 95th Annual Writers Digest Writing Competition!
"Five Finger Discount" in the Children/YA Fiction Category
"The Return" in the Genre Short Story Category
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Tee-hee-hee, this was fun to write. Good luck, fellow #KidLitChuckleChallenge participants! Here's my silly entry:
mandyfletcherwrites.com/2026…
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Time again for the #KidLitChuckleChallenge! Entries are due between Sept 10-13. I'm hoping to tickle the judges' funny bones again this year. Who's with me? Check out the info here: juliehauswirth.com/post/2026…
#kidlit #amwriting
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Such a fun day at the Decatur Library yesterday with these talented kidlit creators! I think moderating panels might be my favorite SCBWI gig 😀
Thanks to our engaging panelists who demystified publishing in Decatur for Paths to Publication:
@McCallHoyle, @srjohannes, Cathy Ann Johnson,
@MichelleSKenned, @AngelaPhamKrans, Negrita Smart, and Jime Wimmer.
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Little did I know when I met lovely Ritu Anand at #SCBWI NY in January, I'd be signing with her in August...
That's right, folks, I am finally AGENTED! Woo-hoo!
Thrilled to be going out on submission soon with my silly little picture book 🐹
#amwriting #kidlit @SCBWI_SoBreeze
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So happy this Terry Kay prize winner found a home! Thanks to @atlwritersclub for recognizing Five Finger Discount in 2024 and encouraging me to submit it for publication. Check out details on my blog. #amwriting #ampublishing share.google/ZG5R5KekCoWGhKI…
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Picture book writers, we have a webinar just for you September 28! Find out the details and register here. scbwi.org/events/get-real-wr…
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One more week to enter this year's Pitch-A-Palooza writing contest! We are now allowing each participant to submit TWO (2) pitches to up to 3 judges, so be sure to submit before the slots fill up! Contest ends midnight June 30.
#kidlit #amwriting
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Be sure to check this page on Monday if you want to register for our retreat. This is going to be sooooo fun!
Registration opens June 1. Space is limited, so don't wait! scbwi.org/events/southern_br…
#kidlit #retreat #scbwi
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No matter the outcomes, these contests have been a blast to enter. I will be back at it again next year for sure! mandyfletcherwrites.com/2026…
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New to the kidlit publishing world? Confused about terminology? Send us your burning questions and we'll discuss the answers at our Shop Talk Tuesday, June 9 at 7:30PM Eastern. Fill out this Google form by June 3! #SCBWI #kidlit
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When I saw Emily give this presentation to the Atlanta Writer's Club last year, I was blown away. This totally changed the game for me and my MG villain character, and it will for you, too! Sign up now! @scbwi #kidlit
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Want to know how to craft the perfect villain? Sign up now for this online presentation by kidlit author Emily Matheis! Only $15 for members. Can't make it live? That's okay, we're recording it. #scbwi #kidlit #amwriting
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Thanks to @viviankirkfield.bsky.social and her intrepid crew for reading through 677 entries. Thrilled to make Honorable Mention again this year. And even more thrilled to see my CP @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social at #12. Woohoo! #kidlit #amwriting #50PreciousWords
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Don't miss out on this once-a-year event. You've got a few more hours to take the plunge and invest in your career. We hope to see you this weekend!!
scbwi.org/events/southern-br…
#scbwi #amwriting #kidlit #amillustrating #writingconferences
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Agented kidlit creators, looking to pull back the curtain on the acquisitions process? Check out these amazing sessions at the WIK 2026 Conference in Birmingham, AL, March 28. Only one more week to register! scbwi.org/events/southern-br… #amillustrating #SCBWI #kidlit #WIK26
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Hoping for a little luck o' the Irish today as I hit "SUBMIT" for this very competitive picture book contest. Fingers and toes crossed that my spunky little hamster will worm his way into the top 50 Showcase. Finalists announced April 27! #PBParty #kidlit #amwriting #SCBWI
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