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Stephanie L. Ward

@stephanielward

#Fantasy and #SciFi #MG writer. #SCBWI member. #MGBees #WMCNA 2020 Longlist #WriteMentor Novel in Development Award 2021 Kid's Favorite List

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Thank you!

22.02.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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two people sitting on top of a sand dune looking out over a desert landscape ALT: two people sitting on top of a sand dune looking out over a desert landscape

Nobody can stop me from using the em-dash.
Also, I've always admired your writing. It's full of life and intimate as if I'm sitting in the same room.

20.02.2026 13:03 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

For me it all boils down to want, need, and motivation. If all three are there, the scene hums. #KidLitChat

11.02.2026 02:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I feel the same. Submission package work is the worst.

29.01.2026 21:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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two men are standing next to each other and one of them is saying `` you got this '' while the other is dancing . ALT: two men are standing next to each other and one of them is saying `` you got this '' while the other is dancing .
29.01.2026 21:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm way late to the party, but it's good for the soul to vocalize accomplishments. I got through the toughest revision to date, but I not only got through it, I learned a lot about the craft and myself in the process.
#KidLitChat

08.12.2025 04:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How exciting! Congratulations to all. What a great pairing.

08.12.2025 04:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good choice.

01.10.2025 02:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Definitely deserves the spotlight.

01.10.2025 01:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wow! That's pretty darn cool.

01.10.2025 01:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Also, we can't talk about childhood favorites without mentioning Dr.Suess.

Put me in the Zoo
Green Eggs and Ham

Come on....
So good.
#KidLitChat

01.10.2025 01:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I love the story behind the story. What a good sister you have.

01.10.2025 01:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Gosh, these look so familiar, but I don't recall a thing about them. I'm gonna have to hunt them down now. Lol!

01.10.2025 01:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I love how it came back into your life.

01.10.2025 01:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wow! Young poet. Awesome.

01.10.2025 01:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I love your heart stories. Great foundational picks.

01.10.2025 01:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I adore those precious moments when Mom acted out picture books. Favs?
* The Gunniwolf by Wilhelmina Harper
*Ma Lien & the Magic Paintbrush
by Hisako Kimishima

Although I don't write PB's, my MG writing is full of danger and fantasy, much like these stories.

Super Cool! #KidLitChat

01.10.2025 01:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Your cake is beautiful as always.

26.06.2025 01:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I find another writer willing to do sprints. Accountability is key for me. #KidLitChat

25.06.2025 03:15 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Looking for a kidlit editor? I'm reopening to editorial services!

Looking for a kidlit editor? I'm reopening to editorial services!

Sharing more widely now! Working in managing editorial, I don't always get to interact with authors, and I miss it. So in addition to working in house, I'm reopening to freelance editing!

If you need a developmental or copy editor, I'd love to hear from you:

jamie-evans.com/editorial-se...

28.05.2025 17:32 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

I adore planting flowers! I never thought about the writing connection until now. #KidLitChat

09.04.2025 01:39 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

Lol! That's fantastic. #KidLitChat

09.04.2025 01:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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#MSWL Day 2025: Search Tips & Features This is "#MSWL Day 2025: Search Tips & Features" by The Manuscript Academy on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Hello Friends! Welcome to #MSWL Day 2025! πŸŽ‰

This is our first #MSWL Day on Bluesky, and we have new features to share!

Rather listen than read? Here’s a how-to! vimeo.com/1055984106

Here’s our Bluesky search guide: youtu.be/LnZt1MCjKZE?...

12.02.2025 13:47 πŸ‘ 513 πŸ” 200 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 28

Yeah, that's what I remember. I'm glad you're enjoying it. #KidLitChat

12.02.2025 04:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, I haven't touched Scrivener since it first came out. It overwhelmed me then. I wonder if it would now? πŸ€” #KidLitChat

12.02.2025 02:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Aw...you're too kind.

12.02.2025 02:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

No kidding! Those cookies look amazing! 😍 #KidLitChat

12.02.2025 02:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I wrote my first stories inside a volume of notebooks. Now my hands won't work right. I'm doing too much typing, I think. Lol!
#KidLitChat

12.02.2025 02:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I use ProWritingAid to catch all the missing commas. But nothing beats a good Excel spreadsheet to outline/revise and a Word doc to create stories. #KidLitChat

12.02.2025 02:19 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Made-up slang is the best, and yours had me roaring. 🀣
#KidLitChat

05.02.2025 04:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0