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Sister schools with @ifwwriters.bsky.social Achieve your kidlit writing goals through quality, affordable, & one-on-one online education mentorships in preparation for today’s publishing marketplace✍️ linkin.bio/instituteofchildrensliterature
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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · Aug 5
Shoutout to our amazing published grads! 🎉 Your hard work, dedication, and passion inspire us every day. Keep on writing! ✍️

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · Aug 4
🥁 DRUMROLL.... 🥁 Our next contest is now open for submission! Deadline is September 30th! Good luck 🍀✍️

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Our next writing contest is now open for submission! This contest is for YA Contemporary Fiction First Pages. Deadline is September 30th!
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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · Jul 29
Sign up for our weekly newsletter and get curated submission links straight to your inbox! ✨BONUS: Receive our Submission Prep Package FREE when you join!⁠
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Sign up for our weekly newsletter and get curated submission links straight to your inbox! BONUS: Receive our Submission Prep Package FREE when you join!⁠
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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · Jul 29
"The adult figures in children's literature are also frequently outsiders or eccentrics in some way." - Pamela Paul

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · Jul 24
Writers are modern-day explorers—your pen is the compass, your mind the map🖊️🧭🗺️⁠
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A quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson. "The writer is an explorer. Every step is an advance into a new land."
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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · Jul 22
Did someone say winners workshop!? Join us on August 5th for our ICL Bedtime Stories Picture Book Webinar. The winning entries will be read!

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · Jul 21
Pause to find out what your word of the week is! Comment below 👇

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · Jul 15
Fill in the blanks below and post your favorite part in the comments 👇 or repost (and tag us!). 💬 Tag a fellow writer and see what chaos their creativity brings! ⁠

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · Jul 15
Did you know that we host KidLit Writing Contests every year? 📚✍️ Spread the word and stay tuned for contest updates! ✨️⁠

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · Jul 9
Master your writing craft with ICL & @ifwwriters.bsky.social
Manuscript Critique Services. 📝📚 We added more genres and lowered ⬇️ our prices! Learn more here: www.instituteforwriters.com/manuscript-c...

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · Jul 1
Plots are not straight lines. Straight lines are great for getting from one spot to another, but they’re dull. Let’s dive headfirst into the terrific twists & turns of plot! 🔀

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · Jul 1
🌟Why choose the Institute of Children’s Literature? ⁠
From working with published authors to learning at your own pace, we offer everything you need to grow as a writer. 📚✨⁠

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · Jun 24
Considering an online writing course/workshop?✍️📚
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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · Jun 17
Plot is merely a tool for story, a way of making the story important, memorable, and engaging ✍️

Read the blog post here: writingforchildren.com/welcome-to-p...

#writing #writersky #booksky #writer #amwriting #plot #plotting #storyline #storyplot #writingcommunity #reading #story #writerslife
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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · Jun 12
Unlock your story's full potential with the 5 key elements of plot: Ready to build something unforgettable? 📚✍️

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · Jun 11
🚨 NEW Self-Led Course 🚨 Take your writing to the next level with Revision Power! Online at your own pace. ✍️📚 Includes:
• 10 self-paced workshops
• 100+ mini lessons
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Revision Power: New Online Self-Led Course to help you confidently revise and submit. your work
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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · Jun 3
“Original concepts” appear in so many submission guidelines that it implies originality is one of the key elements that publishers want. But what do they mean by “original concepts?"

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · May 29
I think we can all relate to this one 😅 Way too many WIPs to even count... tag a friend!

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · May 23
Writers are often asked where they get their inspiration, and that can be a really difficult question. Inspiration isn't a direct line. Let's dive into some inspiration methods!

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · May 19
It’s Plant Something Day! 🌱 We’re not just planting in the soil — we’re planting story seeds. 🌿✍️ What writing seed are you planting today?

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · May 15
It’s important to work methodically through revision to keep problems as small as possible. So, let’s look at some important elements of revision!

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#writing #childrensliterature #childrenwriter #writer #kidlit #revision #abcs #revisions #writersky #booksky
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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · May 12
Summer is the perfect time to dive into a great book! What's on your TBR (To Be Read) list this season? 🌞📚 Drop your must-reads in the comments below—we're always looking for new favorites! 👇✨

#tbr #tbrlist #summereading #BookSky #writesky #bookrecs #summer #reading #reader #books #kidlit
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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · May 2
Hopping on the AI trend. How do you feel about these?

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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · Apr 25
Revision can feel never-ending—but there's a method to the madness. 🌀 Check out our latest blog to explore when (and how) to know your revision is complete.

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Revision: Are We There Yet? | Institute of Children's Literature
It can be tempting to be caught in a revision spiral. Let's consider the best way to be sure you're done with revising and ready to submit.
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Institute of Children's Lit | Kidlit @iclwriters.bsky.social · Apr 21
Calling all writers! Want to stay in the loop on publishers currently open for submissions? Get industry news straight to your inbox! 📬✨

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