Mindy Alyse Weiss

Thanks, @hannahholt.bsky.social.

And thank you so much for donating a #PBParty critique! 💗

Thanks so much for donating a PB critique for #PBParty, @nadiaawriter.bsky.social. 💗

Wahoooooo! Congrats, @amymartinez.bsky.social. And thanks so much for donating a critique for #PBParty, @cbgriffin.bsky.social. 🎉

So happy to see you on BlueSky, @marshadianearnold.bsky.social!

Yay for this shout out for one of your amazing books. 💗

Huge Critique Giveaway & PBParty Prep Replay ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland If you're planning to enter the 2026 PBParty contest, here are TONS of critique prizes you can win to help prepare. Good luck. :)

Welcome to BlueSky @deblund.bsky.social!

Deb is part of the huge #PBParty critique giveaway. I just added her to the Starter Pack.

Thank you so much for offering 2 winners a critique of a rhyming picture book manuscript, Deb. I can't wait to see who will win!

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Huge congrats, @debbieohi.com, @michaelianblack.bsky.social & team! I can't wait to read I'M BUSY. 🎉

I'm still happy dancing for you, @caitdarfler.com!

Thanks for your generous critique donation to help a lucky 2026 #PBParty participant. I can't wait to see who will win yours. 💗

Huge Critique Giveaway & PBParty Prep Replay ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland If you're planning to enter the 2026 PBParty contest, here are TONS of critique prizes you can win to help prepare. Good luck. :)

The 2026 #PBParty contest has 39 participating agents/editors so far. Wahoooo!

It's only been a few days since e-mailing editors & a bit longer for agents, so I'm hoping we'll have tons more yeses by the showcase.

Enter to win one of over 45 critiques!

2026 PBParty Prep Zoom & Ranking Party ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland If you're thinking about entering the 2026 PBParty contest, watching the Zoom will help make sure you have everything prepared. :)

The 2026 #PBParty Prep Zoom for the contest is about to start! This is will be a huge help preparing for the contest.

Don't worry, we'll share a recording soon after if you can't attend live.

2026 PBParty Contest Critique, Zoom, Dummy, Portfolio or Illustration Critique Donation Thank you for helping PBParty participants! Please fill out this form by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, February 24.

Would you like to offer feedback on a PB, dummy, portfolio, a Zoom, AMA, etc. to help #PBParty participants prepare for the contest on 3-17?

A PB class/workshop would be great, too.

They'll receive extra entries for following each generous prize donor!

PBParty Critique Train PLUS Critique Giveaway with Callie Dean ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland PBParty Critique Train and a generous picture book and query critique giveaway - plus lots of important PBParty contest tips & info.

Want to win a PB critique?

Anyone can enter!

#PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train runs through Feb 21

🚂Write a new PB draft
🚂Add your name to the Critique Train doc to receive feedback from the passenger above & critique the one below
🚂CELEBRATE! 🎉

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Hierarchy of a Submission Package & Giveaway! All aspects of a typical submission package are important to make a good first impression, but certain elements rise to the top.

To make your submission package shine brighter, read this post from Resident Writing Coach @michellebark.bsky.social.

Enter to win her new book: Fake Query Letters by Dead Authors.

Share your query roadblocks in a comment & she'll reply with tips!

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48-Hour Mega-Contest on Now (21 Writing Prizes to Be Won!) Enter for the chance to win feedback from amazing guest editors that can help take your story from good to great.

If you write novels and would like to win one of 21 amazing prizes from editors and coaches...hop over to the Writers Helping Writers blog to enter! The contest is open for 48 hours, so hurry.

Win feedback on your opening pages, blurb, query & more!

Got #questions about #querying? Or #literaryagents?

Need advice about a #writing project? Curious about #StarlingLit?

I'd love to help!

Every Wednesday this month, I'll be here on #Bluesky at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET for an hour to answer your questions, talk craft and more.

Hope to see you!

Open to queries! We’ve transitioned to Query Manager and are no longer accepting email queries. More info here: www.dunhamlit.com/how-to-submit #opentoqueries #literaryagent #amagenting

You're welcome, @sallymacsam.bsky.social.

Thank you so much for sharing the post. 💖

Helpful Picture Book Tips and Tricks (Plus a Giveaway!) Here are tons of tips and tricks to make your picture book manuscripts dazzle...plus a giveaway for a free written critique & 1 hour Zoom!

Want a chance to win a written critique and 1 hour Zoom with me?

Check out my Helpful Picture Book Tips and Tricks post over at Writers Helping Writers. It includes tons of amazing PB resources and ways to make your manuscripts gleam.

Thick as Thieves

Happy book birthday to @dansantat.bsky.social's
Thick as Thieves!

A Sea Monster Conundrum (The Misfits)

Happy book birthday to @lisayee.bsky.social's A Sea Monster Conundrum (The Misfits)! Illustrations by @dansantat.bsky.social.

Make Retreats Part of Your Writing Life As you dive into 2026, remember, you don’t need another resolution—you need a gentle, realistic way to keep showing up for your story.

Check out this post by @julieartz.bsky.social over on the Writers Helping Writers blog.

It shares tons of tips and suggestions for writing retreats...including a FREE virtual writing retreat led by Julie and New York Times best-selling author Emily Colin.

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PBParty Contest News + Critique Train Guest Crit Master & Giveaway with Sylvia Chen! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland Write a new PB draft to receive a critique from the passenger above & give one to the person below PLUS everyone can enter Sylvia's giveaway.

This post is packed with awesomeness! 💗

🎉2026 #PBParty contest dates!
🎉PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train happening NOW
🎉Celebrate Guest Crit Master @sylviaichen.bsky.social
🎉Huge giveaway!
🎉Tips for writing a new PB draft
🎉Holiday critique specials

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Ways to Brainstorm Ideas & PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland Write a new PB draft on challenge day EST (you can plan ahead…but don’t write until the Critique Train opens). Shout out on the #PBParty Critique Train Twitter post: DONE! Add your name at the end of the Critique Train Google Doc. CELEBRATE!!!!

Write a new picture book during the #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train which runs through Nov 22

*Write a new draft during the challenge

*Shout 'DONE' on this post

*Add your name to the Critique Train Google doc to give & receive feedback

What Really Keeps An ADHD Writer Coming Back to the Desk? Hint- It's Not Routine The question isn't how to force consistency, which won't work long term. The real question is: what makes you hungry to write?

Check out these amazing productivity tips over at the Writers Helping Writers blog with guest poster Kirsten Donaghey.

There's two amazing giveaways!

1. A copy of A Novel Approach: Strategies for ADHD Writers

2. A 45 minute coaching session!

I had an amazing time chatting and having lunch with super-agent @joycekay.bsky.social today.

Such a fun and productive day! I shared a revision idea for a PB close to my heart and we're both excited about it. Wahoooooo!

Trick or Treat with Agent Ashlee MacCallum! HUGE Submission Opportunity Inside! Hi, readers, writers, and querying creators of all kinds! Today is #SeasonsOfKidLit’s last day of our 2025 Trick-or-Treat Event, and we’re closing it out in an extremely BIG way! We’re thrilled to wel...

Check out this agent submission opportunity, #amquerying #kidlit #picturebook #creators www.seasonsofkidlit.com/post/trick-o...
#seasonsofkidlit
@ashleedani.bsky.social

Adding Tension and Emotions to Your Manuscript ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland Author Ana Siqueira uses helpful examples to show how to add tension and emotion to picture book manuscripts in this mini-workshop.

Check out this awesome post from author Ana Siqueira on Adding Tension and Emotions to Your Manuscript. It's packed with info & helpful examples.

Psst...there's still time to win a 30 minute Ask Me Anything with Ana. And she has a critique giveaway, too!

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Critique Train Guest Crit Master & Giveaway with Ana Siqueira! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland Write a new PB draft to receive a critique from the passenger above & give one to the person below PLUS everyone can enter Ana's giveaway.

Write a new PB draft & hop on the #PBParty Critique Train by October 18 to receive a critique from the passenger above & crit the one below.

Guest Crit Master Ana Siqueira is giving away a 30 minute AMA! Plus--check out another generous giveaway.

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Critique Train Guest Crit Master & Giveaway with Sylvia Chen! ⋆ Mindy’s Writing Wonderland Write a new PB draft to receive a critique from the passenger above & give one to the person below PLUS everyone can enter Sylvia's giveaway.

The #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train runs through 9/20 Eastern.

*Write a new PB draft
*Hop on the Critique Train doc to receive a crit from the passenger above & give one to the person below

NEW: Tips & giveaway with @sylviaichen.bsky.social!

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Win Feedback on Your First 10 Pages If you would like objective feedback on your opening pages, please use the form to enter our contest. Good luck. :)

Enter to win a critique of the first 10 pages of your novel by editor Stuart Wakefield! I've heard so many raves about his feedback. He asks for a rough synopsis, too, and often gives suggestions on that as well. You have until 1 am Eastern to enter!

PBParty Critique Train PBParty Critique Train open for passengers on… August 21 - 23 Check out the FAQ here Keep up to date with PBParty events (including the contest) on Facebook Congrats for writing a new PB! Please add your name and e-mail below. I’ll critique the 1st person who completes a draft. They’ll crit...

The #PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train starts NOW & lasts through August 23 EDT

🚂Write a new PB draft
🚂Shout 'DONE' on this post
🚂Add your name to the Critique Train Google doc: tinyurl.com/Critique...
🚂CELEBRATE! 🎉
🚂FAQ: tinyurl.com/Critique...

Good luck ✨