Jodi Carmichael

Can you imagine the audacity?

Anxiety. Check, check, double-check!

a woman with her eyes closed says yes , you said you were going to write . ALT: a woman with her eyes closed says yes , you said you were going to write .

The writing journey isn't a direct path to publication. At least not for me. I've been fortunate to have books published, but I've had loads of rejection. However, the rejections are getting more encouraging. Who knew I'd celebrate a good rejection so thoroughly. Don't give up, pals. You got this!

Banner describing the MGHub pitch party schedule. This includes the critique group sessions (sign-up deadline: March 20; pitch: March 25 - April 7; query: April 8 - April 21; synopsis: April 22 - May 5; first page: May 6 - May 19; and submission package: May 20 - June 2). It also includes the pitch party, from June 3 - June 9, and the agent showcase, from June 10 - June 16.

MGHub's pitch party is back! Last year 50 agents and editors joined us. 66% of our 282 authors received at least one request.

All #kidlit genres are accepted! Plus, you can join a critique group to polish your materials!

Full details and links to sign-up are on our site: mghubpitch.com

I like to promote reading at school visits so I bring in all sorts of books. This week I'm asking the kids, parents, and staff to bring their favourite book so we can share the stories we love. #literacy #ilovetoreadmonth #MG #PB #kidslit @greatplainspress.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social

I Love to Read Month is here! Getting excited to visit schools and early childcare centres to promote reading, writing, editing, and spreading empathy and understanding for those who think differently! #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #ADHD #dyslexia #MG #understanding #empathy #literacy