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Jill Hoppe @jillhoppewrites.bsky.social · Aug 1

Aarthi is a tremendous human and fantastic artist! Check her out!

AarthiRamanathan @ajramanathan.bsky.social · Jul 31

Hey writer friends and industry folk! I’ve got a new passion project ready for download on the BL! It’s a fun and quirky coming of age tale of a young genie forced to choose between her brand new magical powers & the love of her teenage life.13 GOING ON 30 meets ALADDIN! blcklst.com/projects/184...

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AarthiRamanathan @ajramanathan.bsky.social · Aug 1

Aw thank you so much for the kind words @jillhoppewrites.bsky.social and back atcha!! Really appreciate it!! 🥰🙏🏼

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Waka T. Brown @wakatb.bsky.social · Aug 1

Aarthi is a fantastic writer! If you have access to the Black List.m, please give it a read!

AarthiRamanathan @ajramanathan.bsky.social · Jul 31

Hey writer friends and industry folk! I’ve got a new passion project ready for download on the BL! It’s a fun and quirky coming of age tale of a young genie forced to choose between her brand new magical powers & the love of her teenage life.13 GOING ON 30 meets ALADDIN! blcklst.com/projects/184...

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AarthiRamanathan @ajramanathan.bsky.social · Aug 1

Aw!! Thanks so much @wakatb.bsky.social, really really appreciate it!! 🥰🙏🏼

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AarthiRamanathan @ajramanathan.bsky.social · Jul 31

blcklst.com/projects/184... for anyone who would like to check it out! 😊

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AarthiRamanathan @ajramanathan.bsky.social · Jul 31

Hey writer friends and industry folk! I’ve got a new passion project ready for download on the BL! It’s a fun and quirky coming of age tale of a young genie forced to choose between her brand new magical powers & the love of her teenage life.13 GOING ON 30 meets ALADDIN! blcklst.com/projects/184...

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AarthiRamanathan @ajramanathan.bsky.social · Jun 29

Weekly recap: had some great meetings, noticed my hair gets REALLY puffy in zooms and noticed my so-called perfect second page had a typo after 25 something drafts. Maybe need to go get me some new reading glasses too! 😂😎🥂#scriptsky #amwriting

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AarthiRamanathan @ajramanathan.bsky.social · Jun 21

REVISIONS. REVISIONS. NAP. SNACKS. REVISIONS. #amwriting #scriptsky

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Paul Zeidman @pezscreenwriting.bsky.social · Jun 10

Been itchin' to break into showbiz as a producer?

This short film is the perfect opportunity! (includes onscreen credit)

DM me for details!

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AarthiRamanathan @ajramanathan.bsky.social · Jun 8

When you read an old draft and realize… oh. That was yesterday’s draft. 😅 #WriterLife #scriptsky

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AarthiRamanathan @ajramanathan.bsky.social · Jun 1

Been rewriting and dithering onscript for way too long and on a whim and very nervously just hit SEND last night with my eyes shut! Will it, won’t it,who knows?? But this draft is DONE!! 😊🎉

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Paul Zeidman @pezscreenwriting.bsky.social · May 31

The countdown for the SHECKY crowdfunding continues!

Still time to donate and claim that perk or tier reward while helping support this indie thrill-omedy short!

www.indiegogo.com/projects/she...

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AarthiRamanathan @ajramanathan.bsky.social · May 30

@roadmapwriters.com missed the tag! 🥰

AarthiRamanathan @ajramanathan.bsky.social · May 30

AH! NO WAY!! My BEANSTALK rewrite MADE IT to the top 25 Features!! So grateful!! Thank youuu @roadmapwriters!! Everyone go check out these amazing writers!! 🥳🎊
www.roadmapwriters.com/pages/top-25...

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AarthiRamanathan @ajramanathan.bsky.social · May 26

Working on adding conflict to my conflict in latest script spec and make it funny too because hey it’s a comedy! Good times 😆 #amwriting #screenwritingtwitter

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AarthiRamanathan @ajramanathan.bsky.social · May 21

Thanks Jill!!

Top 50 Features - 2025 JumpStart Writing Competition | Roadmap Writers

AarthiRamanathan @ajramanathan.bsky.social · May 21

YAY! Sooo excited to share BEANSTALK my passion project just made the Top 50 (features) of Roadmap’s Jumpstart Contest!! Really proud of this rewrite — and so grateful for this honor! Big congrats to everyone on the list!Thank youuu @roadmapwriters!! 🌱🥰🎉 www.roadmapwriters.com/blog/top-50-...

Connect with top industry professionals who will help you develop and prepare to market and sell your script. Top 50 Features - 2025 JumpStart Writing Competition

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Reach Reluctant Middle Grade Readers with These 12 Engaging Books

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Waka T. Brown @wakatb.bsky.social · Mar 26

With #baseball spring training starting up, now is the perfect time for your young baseball fan to pick up my newest #middlegrade, RICK KOTANI'S 400 MILLION DOLLAR SUMMER! Incidentally, even if your kiddo doesn't love baseball, they might still like Rick's story <3 #kidlit Link in bio!

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AarthiRamanathan @ajramanathan.bsky.social · Mar 29

Huge congrats @wakatb.bsky.social!! Also Waka is a phenomenal talent, and this is a fantastic read high recommend for readers who are looking to add another great book to their list!! 😊🎉

Waka T. Brown @wakatb.bsky.social · Mar 26

Honored that RICK KOTANI'S 400 MILLION DOLLAR SUMMER has been included in @slj.com 's "Engage New Audiences: Middle Grade for Reluctant Readers" list! bit.ly/4iKRmle

Anyone who works with kids knows the signs of a reluctant reader. There can be a variety of reasons for kids to struggle with finding a book, including their reading level, not seeing books that refle...

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C. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · Mar 14

90% of writing happens away from the keyboard. In the shower. On a walk. In the car. Wherever you & your thoughts are alone together, that's when writing happens.

If you find yourself stuck, staring at a blinking cursor, unable to find the words, don't be afraid to step away & find somewhere quiet.

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C. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · Mar 4

Writersky is talking about writers and ages again, so it bears repeating: there is no expiration date on writers except for death. Up until your last day, you can be writing, you can be published, you can be produced, you can sell. There's no "Too late." Only you can decide when your done.

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AarthiRamanathan @ajramanathan.bsky.social · Feb 28

Congratulations Suzanne!! 🎉🎉