Penny Joelson
@pennyjoelson.bsky.social
Award winning Author of YA thrillers, protagonists have disabilities/health issues. @EMTeenFiction @SourcebooksFire. Rep by @AnneClarkLit
Tutor @citylit
Tutor @citylit
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Penny Joelson
@pennyjoelson.bsky.social
· Aug 15
Writing Crime | Online Creative Writing Courses | Faber Academy
Plot the perfect crime in our intensive twelve-week online creative writing course with award-winning author Penny Joelson.
faberacademy.com
I'm really excited to be teaching online at Faber Academy again this autumn! I'll be teaching both Writing YA and Writing Crime. You can contact the friendly team at [email protected] with questions, and to book follow these links:
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
Last chance to join my Writing for Children Workshop @citylit. Thursdays 12.30-2pm
For writers of picture books, middle grade and YA. Sign up today!
Writing for children: workshop | Writing course | London | City Lit share.google/fWunEsJe1jR8...
For writers of picture books, middle grade and YA. Sign up today!
Writing for children: workshop | Writing course | London | City Lit share.google/fWunEsJe1jR8...
Writing for children: workshop
This workshop is for you if you are writing children’s books. During the workshop you will take turns to share work and will develop your work-in-progress with constructive feedback from tutor and cla...
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September 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Last chance to join my Writing for Children Workshop @citylit. Thursdays 12.30-2pm
For writers of picture books, middle grade and YA. Sign up today!
Writing for children: workshop | Writing course | London | City Lit share.google/fWunEsJe1jR8...
For writers of picture books, middle grade and YA. Sign up today!
Writing for children: workshop | Writing course | London | City Lit share.google/fWunEsJe1jR8...
I have two lovely in-person courses starting soon on Thursdays at City Lit in Covent Garden, London.
Writing for Children Workshop share.google/xquaanKMJ0kq... and Advanced Writing for Children Advanced: Finising Your Novel share.google/ypPyB80tGLZg...
Do join me and spread the word!
Writing for Children Workshop share.google/xquaanKMJ0kq... and Advanced Writing for Children Advanced: Finising Your Novel share.google/ypPyB80tGLZg...
Do join me and spread the word!
Writing for children: workshop
This workshop is for you if you are writing children’s books. During the workshop you will take turns to share work and will develop your work-in-progress with constructive feedback from tutor and cla...
share.google
September 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I have two lovely in-person courses starting soon on Thursdays at City Lit in Covent Garden, London.
Writing for Children Workshop share.google/xquaanKMJ0kq... and Advanced Writing for Children Advanced: Finising Your Novel share.google/ypPyB80tGLZg...
Do join me and spread the word!
Writing for Children Workshop share.google/xquaanKMJ0kq... and Advanced Writing for Children Advanced: Finising Your Novel share.google/ypPyB80tGLZg...
Do join me and spread the word!
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I'm really excited to be teaching online at Faber Academy again this autumn! I'll be teaching both Writing YA and Writing Crime. You can contact the friendly team at [email protected] with questions, and to book follow these links:
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
Writing Crime | Online Creative Writing Courses | Faber Academy
Plot the perfect crime in our intensive twelve-week online creative writing course with award-winning author Penny Joelson.
faberacademy.com
August 15, 2025 at 9:17 AM
I'm really excited to be teaching online at Faber Academy again this autumn! I'll be teaching both Writing YA and Writing Crime. You can contact the friendly team at [email protected] with questions, and to book follow these links:
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
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Here’s a trailer I made for ONE CAT, TWO CATS, a rhyming lift-the-flap, pop-up book with 20 cats to count, by me, Rob Hodgson and @nosycrow.bsky.social.
I hope you like the look of the book – which is OUT TODAY!! – but I can only beg your forgiveness for the music.
🐈…🐈🐈⬛ #KidLitUK #OneCatTwoCats
I hope you like the look of the book – which is OUT TODAY!! – but I can only beg your forgiveness for the music.
🐈…🐈🐈⬛ #KidLitUK #OneCatTwoCats
August 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Here’s a trailer I made for ONE CAT, TWO CATS, a rhyming lift-the-flap, pop-up book with 20 cats to count, by me, Rob Hodgson and @nosycrow.bsky.social.
I hope you like the look of the book – which is OUT TODAY!! – but I can only beg your forgiveness for the music.
🐈…🐈🐈⬛ #KidLitUK #OneCatTwoCats
I hope you like the look of the book – which is OUT TODAY!! – but I can only beg your forgiveness for the music.
🐈…🐈🐈⬛ #KidLitUK #OneCatTwoCats
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Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Autumn 2025. 📚👍🏼
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/new-book-rel...
#kidlit
Here's our selection of top new titles coming out in Autumn 2025. These reading recommendations include picture books, poetry, early and middle-grade ...
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/new-book-rel...
#kidlit
Here's our selection of top new titles coming out in Autumn 2025. These reading recommendations include picture books, poetry, early and middle-grade ...
Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Autumn 2025
Here's our selection of top new titles coming out in Autumn 2025. These include picture books, poetry, middle-grade, YA & non-fiction.
schoolreadinglist.co.uk
August 15, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Autumn 2025. 📚👍🏼
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/new-book-rel...
#kidlit
Here's our selection of top new titles coming out in Autumn 2025. These reading recommendations include picture books, poetry, early and middle-grade ...
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/new-book-rel...
#kidlit
Here's our selection of top new titles coming out in Autumn 2025. These reading recommendations include picture books, poetry, early and middle-grade ...
I'm really excited to be teaching online at Faber Academy again this autumn! I'll be teaching both Writing YA and Writing Crime. You can contact the friendly team at [email protected] with questions, and to book follow these links:
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
Writing Crime | Online Creative Writing Courses | Faber Academy
Plot the perfect crime in our intensive twelve-week online creative writing course with award-winning author Penny Joelson.
faberacademy.com
August 15, 2025 at 9:17 AM
I'm really excited to be teaching online at Faber Academy again this autumn! I'll be teaching both Writing YA and Writing Crime. You can contact the friendly team at [email protected] with questions, and to book follow these links:
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
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We're thrilled to reveal that over 60,000 children under five took part in #BookTrustStorytime this year!
Approximately 90% of libraries across England, Wales and Northern Ireland took part - and it had a big impact 👇 (1/3)
Approximately 90% of libraries across England, Wales and Northern Ireland took part - and it had a big impact 👇 (1/3)
July 25, 2025 at 6:45 AM
We're thrilled to reveal that over 60,000 children under five took part in #BookTrustStorytime this year!
Approximately 90% of libraries across England, Wales and Northern Ireland took part - and it had a big impact 👇 (1/3)
Approximately 90% of libraries across England, Wales and Northern Ireland took part - and it had a big impact 👇 (1/3)
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I'm thrilled to be part of @wrdmag.bsky.social Ones To Watch alongside some amazing fellow authors!
You can read the Spring issue online for free at @wrdmag.bsky.social’s link in bio.
You can read the Spring issue online for free at @wrdmag.bsky.social’s link in bio.
March 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I'm thrilled to be part of @wrdmag.bsky.social Ones To Watch alongside some amazing fellow authors!
You can read the Spring issue online for free at @wrdmag.bsky.social’s link in bio.
You can read the Spring issue online for free at @wrdmag.bsky.social’s link in bio.
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We loved meeting the Beck and the beavers in Catherine Ward's By the Beaver Pool.
This beautiful book (ill Phoebe Roze) shows readers the incredible ways beavers transform the landscape, wrapped in a heart-warming story about new beginnings. @florisbooks.bsky.social
louisamacdougall.co.uk/reviews/
This beautiful book (ill Phoebe Roze) shows readers the incredible ways beavers transform the landscape, wrapped in a heart-warming story about new beginnings. @florisbooks.bsky.social
louisamacdougall.co.uk/reviews/
March 22, 2025 at 9:45 AM
We loved meeting the Beck and the beavers in Catherine Ward's By the Beaver Pool.
This beautiful book (ill Phoebe Roze) shows readers the incredible ways beavers transform the landscape, wrapped in a heart-warming story about new beginnings. @florisbooks.bsky.social
louisamacdougall.co.uk/reviews/
This beautiful book (ill Phoebe Roze) shows readers the incredible ways beavers transform the landscape, wrapped in a heart-warming story about new beginnings. @florisbooks.bsky.social
louisamacdougall.co.uk/reviews/
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Very happy that FINN JONES WAS HERE has won the Brilliant Book Award - voted for by students themselves, making it extra special!
Runner-up was the fabulous ECHOSTAR IS ALWAYS LISTENING by @melindasalisbury.com - a book I adored. 😍
Runner-up was the fabulous ECHOSTAR IS ALWAYS LISTENING by @melindasalisbury.com - a book I adored. 😍
March 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Very happy that FINN JONES WAS HERE has won the Brilliant Book Award - voted for by students themselves, making it extra special!
Runner-up was the fabulous ECHOSTAR IS ALWAYS LISTENING by @melindasalisbury.com - a book I adored. 😍
Runner-up was the fabulous ECHOSTAR IS ALWAYS LISTENING by @melindasalisbury.com - a book I adored. 😍
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I’ve had quite a few new followers lately - so, thank you! 😊 And here’s a little bit about me. I love books - especially fiction for children & YA readers. I am a former publisher, now literary agent with www.skylark-literary.com, & I am passionate about supporting authors so they can create! 😍
Skylark Literary
Skylark Literary is a specialist literary agency for children's books, devoted to seeking, supporting and developing the best fiction for children and young adults
skylark-literary.com
March 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I’ve had quite a few new followers lately - so, thank you! 😊 And here’s a little bit about me. I love books - especially fiction for children & YA readers. I am a former publisher, now literary agent with www.skylark-literary.com, & I am passionate about supporting authors so they can create! 😍
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Thank you to the great @authorsalouduk.bsky.social for championing my books and school events
Ella, the main protagonist in Ella on the Outside @cathhowe.bsky.social suffers from anxiety & is having trouble adjusting to her new school #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek You can find out more about Cath's writing & book her for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/cath...
March 18, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Thank you to the great @authorsalouduk.bsky.social for championing my books and school events
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Delighted to be teaching 'Writing YA' again online for Faber Academy @faberacademy.bsky.social starting in March.
From a previous student:
'Really supportive tutor. She provided excellent insights and it felt like she knew what she was talking about.'
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
From a previous student:
'Really supportive tutor. She provided excellent insights and it felt like she knew what she was talking about.'
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
Writing YA | Online Creative Writing Courses | Faber Academy
Spend three months in expert company, learning the key skills any writing of young adult fiction requires.
faberacademy.com
February 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Delighted to be teaching 'Writing YA' again online for Faber Academy @faberacademy.bsky.social starting in March.
From a previous student:
'Really supportive tutor. She provided excellent insights and it felt like she knew what she was talking about.'
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
From a previous student:
'Really supportive tutor. She provided excellent insights and it felt like she knew what she was talking about.'
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
Delighted to be teaching 'Writing YA' again online for Faber Academy @faberacademy.bsky.social starting in March.
From a previous student:
'Really supportive tutor. She provided excellent insights and it felt like she knew what she was talking about.'
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
From a previous student:
'Really supportive tutor. She provided excellent insights and it felt like she knew what she was talking about.'
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
Writing YA | Online Creative Writing Courses | Faber Academy
Spend three months in expert company, learning the key skills any writing of young adult fiction requires.
faberacademy.com
February 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Delighted to be teaching 'Writing YA' again online for Faber Academy @faberacademy.bsky.social starting in March.
From a previous student:
'Really supportive tutor. She provided excellent insights and it felt like she knew what she was talking about.'
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
From a previous student:
'Really supportive tutor. She provided excellent insights and it felt like she knew what she was talking about.'
faberacademy.com/product/writ...
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Just submitted my homework for tomorrow's week 3 advanced children's writing session with @pennyjoelson.bsky.social @citylit.bsky.social
This is happening thanks to the #dycp grant I received from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
Getting the time to write and improve my craft is so precious
This is happening thanks to the #dycp grant I received from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
Getting the time to write and improve my craft is so precious
a woman with curly hair and glasses is sitting in front of a bookshelf with a pinkvilla logo above her
ALT: a woman with curly hair and glasses is sitting in front of a bookshelf with a pinkvilla logo above her
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January 27, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Just submitted my homework for tomorrow's week 3 advanced children's writing session with @pennyjoelson.bsky.social @citylit.bsky.social
This is happening thanks to the #dycp grant I received from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
Getting the time to write and improve my craft is so precious
This is happening thanks to the #dycp grant I received from @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
Getting the time to write and improve my craft is so precious
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We’re currently accepting applications to five different FREE opportunities for #UnderrepresentedWriters as part of the Breakthrough Writers’ Programme! Funded by Curtis Brown Books and our partners. #AmWriting
https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/breakthrough-scholarships
Details below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/breakthrough-scholarships
Details below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Breakthrough Scholarships | Curtis Brown Creative
Our scholarships provide regular funded places on our courses to talented writers facing barriers to entry.
www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk
January 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
We’re currently accepting applications to five different FREE opportunities for #UnderrepresentedWriters as part of the Breakthrough Writers’ Programme! Funded by Curtis Brown Books and our partners. #AmWriting
https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/breakthrough-scholarships
Details below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/breakthrough-scholarships
Details below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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I'm now open for submissions at
@tbpagency.bsky.social! I'm dying to see your exceptional crime, thriller, mystery, whodunnit, gothic and high-concept book club fiction:
More on me:
www.theblairpartnership.com/literary-age...
Submissions guidance here: www.theblairpartnership.com/literary-sub...
@tbpagency.bsky.social! I'm dying to see your exceptional crime, thriller, mystery, whodunnit, gothic and high-concept book club fiction:
More on me:
www.theblairpartnership.com/literary-age...
Submissions guidance here: www.theblairpartnership.com/literary-sub...
Literary & Entertainment Agents | The Blair Partnership
The Blair Partnership literary & entertainment agents are always actively looking for promising new writers and established talent to represent.
www.theblairpartnership.com
January 13, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I'm now open for submissions at
@tbpagency.bsky.social! I'm dying to see your exceptional crime, thriller, mystery, whodunnit, gothic and high-concept book club fiction:
More on me:
www.theblairpartnership.com/literary-age...
Submissions guidance here: www.theblairpartnership.com/literary-sub...
@tbpagency.bsky.social! I'm dying to see your exceptional crime, thriller, mystery, whodunnit, gothic and high-concept book club fiction:
More on me:
www.theblairpartnership.com/literary-age...
Submissions guidance here: www.theblairpartnership.com/literary-sub...
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Unsolicited writing advice, #17171617:
Don't just write. Read books. Watch films. Look at paintings and sculpture. Play games. Go to plays. Listen to music. Think about how these things make you feel.
Making art is a two-way stream. To make art, you have to consume art.
Don't just write. Read books. Watch films. Look at paintings and sculpture. Play games. Go to plays. Listen to music. Think about how these things make you feel.
Making art is a two-way stream. To make art, you have to consume art.
January 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Unsolicited writing advice, #17171617:
Don't just write. Read books. Watch films. Look at paintings and sculpture. Play games. Go to plays. Listen to music. Think about how these things make you feel.
Making art is a two-way stream. To make art, you have to consume art.
Don't just write. Read books. Watch films. Look at paintings and sculpture. Play games. Go to plays. Listen to music. Think about how these things make you feel.
Making art is a two-way stream. To make art, you have to consume art.
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Well here's one! bsky.app/profile/most... (thanks @leonieroberts.bsky.social for flagging!) #KidLitUK
And here are two UK Children’s and YA Literary Agents and Publishers packs
go.bsky.app/kRfNFe
go.bsky.app/LFrEmFR
go.bsky.app/kRfNFe
go.bsky.app/LFrEmFR
UK Children's & YA literary agents and publishers
Join the conversation
go.bsky.app
January 12, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Well here's one! bsky.app/profile/most... (thanks @leonieroberts.bsky.social for flagging!) #KidLitUK
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I've just set up on Googleclassroom with @citylit.bsky.social for @pennyjoelson.bsky.social course on Monday. Got to get my childre's writing hat on. The transition time from training others to becoming a writing student is going to take me all weekend and I love it!
I have made my first two transactions...booked a course with @pennyjoelson.bsky.social and joined the @write-mentor.bsky.social hub. Next will be to book my mentor session plan with @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social .
Thanks to #DYCP from the Arts Council.😀
Thanks to #DYCP from the Arts Council.😀
As this is a new platform for me, I'm going to use this place to focus mostly my writing projects. The first is funded by the Arts Council England #DYCP titled :
Exploring Alexithymia as an Autistic Arab Writer.
And accompanying me on the explorative journey will be my special mug...
Exploring Alexithymia as an Autistic Arab Writer.
And accompanying me on the explorative journey will be my special mug...
January 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I've just set up on Googleclassroom with @citylit.bsky.social for @pennyjoelson.bsky.social course on Monday. Got to get my childre's writing hat on. The transition time from training others to becoming a writing student is going to take me all weekend and I love it!
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Have you always wanted to write? Start 2025 with this lovely online Faber course: Getting Started: Beginners' Fiction.
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Creative Writing Courses | London & Online | Faber Academy
Our creative writing courses take place online and at Faber's London offices. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced writer, find the support you need.
faberacademy.com
December 29, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Have you always wanted to write? Start 2025 with this lovely online Faber course: Getting Started: Beginners' Fiction.
faberacademy.com/product-cate...
faberacademy.com/product-cate...
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Are you writing Fiction for Children? Or have you done a beginners' course and want support to develop your skills further, build confidence and stay motivated?
Sign up now for this online course with City Lit!
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writ...
Sign up now for this online course with City Lit!
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writ...
Writing for children: advanced
This supportive and interactive course for advanced children's writers will help deepen your understanding of the genre and acquire techniques to hone your writing.
This course will be delivered onli...
www.citylit.ac.uk
December 29, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Are you writing Fiction for Children? Or have you done a beginners' course and want support to develop your skills further, build confidence and stay motivated?
Sign up now for this online course with City Lit!
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writ...
Sign up now for this online course with City Lit!
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writ...
Are you writing Fiction for Children? Or have you done a beginners' course and want support to develop your skills further, build confidence and stay motivated?
Sign up now for this online course with City Lit!
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writ...
Sign up now for this online course with City Lit!
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writ...
Writing for children: advanced
This supportive and interactive course for advanced children's writers will help deepen your understanding of the genre and acquire techniques to hone your writing.
This course will be delivered onli...
www.citylit.ac.uk
December 29, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Are you writing Fiction for Children? Or have you done a beginners' course and want support to develop your skills further, build confidence and stay motivated?
Sign up now for this online course with City Lit!
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writ...
Sign up now for this online course with City Lit!
www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writ...
Have you always wanted to write? Start 2025 with this lovely online Faber course: Getting Started: Beginners' Fiction.
faberacademy.com/product-cate...
faberacademy.com/product-cate...
Creative Writing Courses | London & Online | Faber Academy
Our creative writing courses take place online and at Faber's London offices. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced writer, find the support you need.
faberacademy.com
December 29, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Have you always wanted to write? Start 2025 with this lovely online Faber course: Getting Started: Beginners' Fiction.
faberacademy.com/product-cate...
faberacademy.com/product-cate...