Inked Voices

Whoot! We are so thrilled that @sylvialiu.bsky.social new MG novel is out in the world today! Amazing!

This upcoming two part class with Damon Suede promises to be excellent! All things structural storytelling, goals and stakes!
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Just updated the #KidLitEvents calendar for #February. And events keep coming ... be sure not to miss the class, webinar or conference your are looking for. The #KidLit Weekly email has been moved to SubStack so you can now access archives. #PB #MG #YA

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I'm over the moon to announce my forthcoming YA verse novel, THE SECRET TO BELONGING. Coming fall 2026 from Atheneum.

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I just watched @sylvialiu.bsky.social’s webinar “Writing and Revising: Exercises to Unlock Creativity and Push Through Creative Blocks” through @inkedvoices.bsky.social and it was full of so many great ideas! Thank you Sylvia!

#MG #YA #KidLIt We still have a couple of spots open in this upcoming R&R Novel in Verse workshop, with editor, Julie Bliven. This is open to nonmembers! A great opportunity to get story and poetry feedback and it includes a one hour webinar class!
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#WritingCommunity #KidLit We have spots available in these two upcoming workshops with these industry pros! A fantastic opportunity for market and editorial feedback on your opening chapters:) Open to nonmembers!
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I have gained so much from my many @inkedvoices.bsky.social workshops. If you write for adults, check out this upcoming pro-level workshop. #writingcommunity

We have spots open in this upcoming Adult Opening Pages workshop with @jackiekruzie.bsky.social. Don't miss out on the opportunity to get top market and editorial feedback on your chapters! Open to Nonmembers too!
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For the evening crowd!

We have one spot open for grabs in this multi-submission workshop with MG mastermind @alioop7.bsky.social. Alison is a superstar! Don't miss out on this opportunity to get high-level developmental feedback on your MG WIP! Open to nonmembers too😀
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YA Writers!! Don't miss out on this opportunity to get tip-top editorial and market feedback from @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social. Perfect for queriers or those simply looking for pro feedback on their pages! Registration is now open to nonmembers😀
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I've learned so much from every Inked Voices Opening Pages workshop I've participated in.

Last chance to apply for this upcoming three-month Novel in Verse workshop with editor, Julie Bliven! Open to non-members:) app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

Nonmember registration is open for this Opening Pages workshop with Jackie Kruzie at Focused Artists! If you are ready for some excellent editorial and market feedback on the opening pages of your adult novel, this is for you! Perfect if you plan to query in 2026!
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The Weekly 411 (1/2/26) A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

Our weekly big list of kid lit links is up (Jan 2): kidlit411.com/2026/01/the-... Inside: 9 Tips for PBs, @inkedvoices.bsky.social
workshops, Social Media & Anxiety, and more. Thanks @smacquignon.bsky.social for the illustration, @vtbidania.bsky.social and Mary Ann Hake for the MG giveaways.

Applications for our 2026 Scholarship program close on Sunday. forms.gle/seW1ETmawgWK...

This is happening tomorrow…there’s still time to sign up with @inkedvoices.bsky.social

If you're looking for some deep dive feedback on your middle grade work-in-progress working with a small group of other writers (and me!), check out this opportunity.

In other exciting news!! @scbwi.bsky.social @inkedvoices.bsky.social #kidlit @valeriebolling.bsky.social @rachelshupin.bsky.social @allisonrozo.bsky.social @krafeedie.bsky.social

At the start of a project, are you paralyzed by the blank page? Do you have too many ideas? While drafting, are you stuck in the muddy middle?

On Dec 5, I'll share tips on pushing through creative blocks: app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina... (free members /$25 others) @inkedvoices.bsky.social

Applications are open for this upcoming three-month Novel in Verse workshop with developmental editor, Julie Bliven. The workshop includes a one-hour craft class, plus written and live feedback on your pages/poems. Open to nonmembers too! app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

Join us on Dec 5th for this webinar with @sylvialiu.bsky.social on unlocking creativity and pushing through creative blocks. Sylvia will be sharing exercises and lots of tips for accessing our creative mojo! app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina...

NiV & aspiring NiV authors! This upcoming class with developmental editor, Julie Bliven, will dive into the nuts & bolts of writing a story for MG & YA readers, in poetic form. Open to nonmembers too!
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We are so thrilled to be welcoming @alioop7.bsky.social back for another developmental workshop with our MG writers, in the new year. Applications are open to nonmembers too!
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Back by popular demand! Damon Suede's The Plot Lab; Take a deep dive into the seven universal plot points shared across all genres and media.
Check out the link for more info and to read reviews of how truly excellent this class is! app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

ANNOUNCEMENT! We've been working hard behind the scenes this year to revamp our approach to our scholarship program. It's now ready and applications for our 2026 scholarship program are LIVE! forms.gle/Pe2qKyaGMH67...

We are very excited for this upcoming webinar with @sylvialiu.bsky.social on unblocking & unlocking creativity! Open to non-members too!
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#Writingcommunity

Orange promotional graphic for Inked Voices Picture Books (Nonfiction) workshop with Kirsten Larson, running Jan 7–Mar 22, 2026. Includes her headshot and book Reimagining Your Nonfiction Picture Book.

Revise your nonfiction picture book with me in a small-group Inked Voices workshop! @inkedvoices.bsky.social 
🗓️ Jan 7–Mar 22, 2026
Apply by Nov 2, 2025
Two rounds of critique plus  craft discussion.
🔗 https://app.inkedvoices.com/event/workshop/458
#KidLit #NonfictionPB #WritingCommunity #PictureBook

I'm excited to host a creativity workshop on Fri, Dec. 5 with @inkedvoices.bsky.social, 12:30 pm-1:45 pm ET. I'll be giving my popular class on breaking through creative blocks at the start and during writing projects.

Sign up: app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina... (Free members/$25 others)