Aaron J. Wyckoff
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Aaron J. Wyckoff
@ajwyckoff.bsky.social
Freelance editor, author of many soon to be published #MGlit and #YAlit books (soon-ish, I'm working on it), SCBWI, he/him
Looks like it's time for a new starting word. Second time this has happened to me (with different words, of course).

Wordle 1,290 1/6

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December 30, 2024 at 1:52 PM
I need someone to do this for my manuscripts, too. I try, but I'm sure I still leave in far too many commas.
I'm reviewing the copyedited ms of my book and this is pretty much par for the course.
October 28, 2024 at 6:58 PM
A night of foul beasts, hideous monsters, terrified screaming, and unspeakable horrors is nearly upon us.

But a few days before that, we get to enjoy #Halloween.
October 27, 2024 at 1:37 PM
Changing the POV character for a chapter requires so much work to make sure the previous voice doesn't linger, but I'm sure it will be worth it. Hopefully. Sigh.
#amediting #yalit #kidlit #writingcommunity
October 25, 2024 at 11:10 PM
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#inktober - #scarecrow - hopefully someone feeds the birds! 😂

#artober #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbooks
October 25, 2024 at 7:12 PM
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COVER REVEAL + PRE ORDERS!

My debut middle grade graphic novel "On Guard!" is now up for PRE-ORDER! You can check it out here www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/722325...

On guard? Ready? Fence!
October 23, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Freddy is afraid of everything: dogs, spiders, storms, and especially the class bully. When his teacher introduces his class to acting, Freddy learns to be brave while pretending to be a lion. But can he face his biggest fear when the masks come off? FREDDY THE FEARLESS #skypitch
October 23, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Her mother says Tanya is getting too old for Mr. Hoppy, but Tanya refuses to give him up. She knows it’s not THE RIGHT TIME. But when a disaster strikes at the zoo that only Mr. Hoppy can fix, Tanya must decide if she can stand to be parted forever from her lifelong friend. #skypitch
October 23, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Hey, #writingcommunity folks - any suggestions on a #kidlit #starterpack? And/or MG, YA, agents, or authors in general. TIA.
October 22, 2024 at 3:16 AM
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If you've never heard a penguin being tickled, here's a penguin being tickled.🔊🆙
October 21, 2024 at 10:15 PM
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Scam alert: An outfit calling itself Talecraft Literary Agency has cloned the Writers House website, and is soliciting writers with emails offering proofreading jobs. Probably a phishing scam talecraftliteraryagency.com
TaleCraft Literary Agency - A Literary Agency
TaleCraft Literary Agency is an independently owned full-service literary agency, providing individual client attention with in-house international licensing, media, contracts, and accounting teams.
talecraftliteraryagency.com
October 21, 2024 at 11:52 PM
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Hey #KidLit friends,
One of my earliest critique partners lives up in NC, and his school was destroyed by #HurricaneHelene
He lost his entire art classroom, which had accumulated supplies for the past 20 years.
I'm going to share his class rebuild wishlist in the thread below.
October 18, 2024 at 1:17 PM
Why aren't your #selfpromotion posts here gaining any traction? Here's why:

It's called social media, and not advertising media, for a reason. Form meaningful connections with others - your friends will champion your work more effectively than you ever could.
#authors #writers #writingcommunity
October 19, 2024 at 2:44 PM
The writer // the first page
#writingcommunity #amquerying #mglit #kidlit
October 18, 2024 at 9:24 PM
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Hi! I'm a #kidlit executive #art director. To celebrate the influx of new artists I’d like to gift a FREE, one hour, Zoom, portfolio-review /coaching-session exclusively here on Bluesky.

1. Reply w/ your art.
2. Random winner.
3. No DMs please.

I will look closely at every reply! 💙❤️
October 18, 2024 at 4:46 PM
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'The world’s biggest trade publisher has changed the wording on its copyright pages to help protect authors’ intellectual property from being used to train AI tools'.
Penguin Random House underscores copyright protection in AI rebuff
The world’s biggest trade publisher has changed the wording on its copyright pages to help protect authors’ intellectual property from being used to train AI tools, The Bookseller can exclusively reve...
www.thebookseller.com
October 18, 2024 at 7:56 AM
Welcome to BlueSky, we have rules here:

1. Avoid bright light.
2. Don't let them get wet.
3. Don't feed them after midnight.
Welcome to BlueSky, we have rules here:

1. In every generation there is a chosen one.
2. She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons, and the forces of darkness.
3. She is the Slayer.
Welcome to BlueSky, we have rules here

1. It's just a jump to the left
2. And then a step to the right
3. You put your hands on your hips
4. And bring your knees in tight
5. You do the pelvic thrust, it really drives you insane
October 18, 2024 at 3:19 AM
Tried to start an IG account yesterday (yes, I know I'm a decade behind the times) and got reported as a fake account within 15 minutes because I started following people before I set a profile pic/bio. Let's see how my appeal goes.
October 17, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Haven't been on here nearly enough recently, as I tend to be eternally hopeful about the future of things (specifically, ex-Twitter) even as I watch them implode.
October 17, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Clear Tupperware container + translucent red lid + light bulb 2 inches away = eerie red glow every time I open the fridge.
February 25, 2024 at 1:54 AM
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I want to read ALL the books. Do you?

Share this post & you may win this piece of original art. 📚 #IWantToReadALLTheBooks #FreedomToRead #EduSky
December 15, 2023 at 3:41 PM
Just walked half a mile in 10 degree weather because I wanted a zucchini to put in my spaghetti sauce. The mushrooms and spinach weren't part of the plan, but since they were there, might as well. How's your day going? #amwriting #writingcommunity
January 14, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Trying to get excited about #2024, but how good a year can it be when it has more Mondays than weekends? #HappyNewYear #WritingCommunity
December 31, 2023 at 8:22 PM
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COMIC CAPTION CHALLENGE: Feel free to post *one* caption below. Browse other caption suggestions & ❤️ your faves!
Pls keep family-friendly.

Note: No prizes, this is just for fun! If I do choose your caption, however, I'll add your text credit. Art copyright remains w/me.
December 24, 2023 at 1:41 PM