Inked Voices

Applications for our 2026 Scholarship program close on Sunday. forms.gle/seW1ETmawgWK...

This is happening tomorrow…there’s still time to sign up with @inkedvoices.bsky.social

If you're looking for some deep dive feedback on your middle grade work-in-progress working with a small group of other writers (and me!), check out this opportunity.

In other exciting news!! @scbwi.bsky.social @inkedvoices.bsky.social #kidlit @valeriebolling.bsky.social @rachelshupin.bsky.social @allisonrozo.bsky.social @krafeedie.bsky.social

At the start of a project, are you paralyzed by the blank page? Do you have too many ideas? While drafting, are you stuck in the muddy middle?

On Dec 5, I'll share tips on pushing through creative blocks: app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina... (free members /$25 others) @inkedvoices.bsky.social

Applications are open for this upcoming three-month Novel in Verse workshop with developmental editor, Julie Bliven. The workshop includes a one-hour craft class, plus written and live feedback on your pages/poems. Open to nonmembers too! app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

Join us on Dec 5th for this webinar with @sylvialiu.bsky.social on unlocking creativity and pushing through creative blocks. Sylvia will be sharing exercises and lots of tips for accessing our creative mojo! app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina...

NiV & aspiring NiV authors! This upcoming class with developmental editor, Julie Bliven, will dive into the nuts & bolts of writing a story for MG & YA readers, in poetic form. Open to nonmembers too!
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We are so thrilled to be welcoming @alioop7.bsky.social back for another developmental workshop with our MG writers, in the new year. Applications are open to nonmembers too!
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Back by popular demand! Damon Suede's The Plot Lab; Take a deep dive into the seven universal plot points shared across all genres and media.
Check out the link for more info and to read reviews of how truly excellent this class is! app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

ANNOUNCEMENT! We've been working hard behind the scenes this year to revamp our approach to our scholarship program. It's now ready and applications for our 2026 scholarship program are LIVE! forms.gle/Pe2qKyaGMH67...

We are very excited for this upcoming webinar with @sylvialiu.bsky.social on unblocking & unlocking creativity! Open to non-members too!
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#Writingcommunity

Orange promotional graphic for Inked Voices Picture Books (Nonfiction) workshop with Kirsten Larson, running Jan 7–Mar 22, 2026. Includes her headshot and book Reimagining Your Nonfiction Picture Book.

Revise your nonfiction picture book with me in a small-group Inked Voices workshop! @inkedvoices.bsky.social 
🗓️ Jan 7–Mar 22, 2026
Apply by Nov 2, 2025
Two rounds of critique plus  craft discussion.
🔗 https://app.inkedvoices.com/event/workshop/458
#KidLit #NonfictionPB #WritingCommunity #PictureBook

I'm excited to host a creativity workshop on Fri, Dec. 5 with @inkedvoices.bsky.social, 12:30 pm-1:45 pm ET. I'll be giving my popular class on breaking through creative blocks at the start and during writing projects.

Sign up: app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina... (Free members/$25 others)

YA/Crossover authors! Last chance to sign up for this opening pages event with senior agent, Linda Camacho, with Gallt & Zacker Literary, which kicks off this week! And this workshop comes with a skip the slush submission opportunity too!
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We are super excited for next weeks Q&A webinar, where we will be chatting all things agenting and authoring with industry superstar, Estelle Laure, agent and senior content developer at Folio Literary🌟🌟🌟
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#WritingCommunity

This upcoming YA workshop with Linda Camacho, senior agent at Gallt & Zacker Agency, promises to be fantastic! And we've a couple of spots still open! Perfect for querying writers or those planning to query soon this workshop comes with a unique query opportunity! app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

Adult Fiction Writers! We have a couple of spots still open in this upcoming workshop with James Mustelier, agent & editorial consultant at The Bent Agency. A terrific opportunity to get market and editorial critique on your opening chapters. app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...
#writingcommunity

Working on a PB, MG, or YA? An experienced editor and pub'd author, I can apply for ONE #grant to mentor ONE Canadian #kidlit writer for 10 hrs (Nov-March) ie critiques, zoom chats, etc.

Interested? Pls get in touch asap.

#mentorship #editing #writersunionofcanada
@inkedvoices.bsky.social

Fantastic news Kara! We are so pleased for you🌟

Join us on Monday, for this webinar with author, editor & writing coach, Lorin Oberweger as she dives into 'Tension & Anticipation' as the keys to story success.
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Join us for this upcoming 3-part intensive class with editor/ author, Allison K Williams, where she'll be taking us on a deep-dive into the specific craft of short story writing. Learn more and register at: app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

Querying Writers! Join us for this upcoming R&R Query Critique workshop with @antoinettev.bsky.social Non-member registration now open! app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

Join us for this YA Opening Pages workshop with ‪@lindacamacho.bsky.social‬ senior agent at Gallt & Zacker Lit. A terrific opportunity to get market and editorial feedback on your opening chapters. Perfect for querying writers! Submission opportunity included. app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

Welcome Author Lynn Street – Giveaway Alert Friends, it’s been a while since I hosted an author on my blog and I’m so pleased to share my interview with Lynn Street debut author of THE BLUE JAYS THAT GREW A FOREST, illustrated by…

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The Blue Jays that Grew a Forest, illustrated by @annehunterstudio.bsky.social
my interview with author
@lynnstreetbooks.bsky.social
#eduSky #booksky #kidlit 📚 #giveaway

If you preordered/ordered and share your receipt/a picture of your copy, you can still enter this giveaway! #authors

Non-member registration is open for our upcoming Adult/YA SFF workshop with Naomi Davis at Bookends Literary. This is a great opportunity to get market and editorial feedback on your opening chapters! find out more and register at app.inkedvoices.com/event/worksh...

Thanks for the wonderful review of my #hilo middle-grade novel, MISS MATCH, Helen!

@hkubiw.bsky.social @inkedvoices.bsky.social @scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social @canscaip.bsky.social

The Weekly 411 (8/8/25) A one-stop place for all your kid lit information needs.

Our Friday big list of kid lit links is up (Aug 8): kidlit411.com/2025/08/the-... Inside: Formatting PBs, 5 Types of Scenes to Master, Illustration Banner Contest, more. Thanks Heli Pohjoisaho for the illustration, @evelynbookless.bsky.social and @laurasmetana.bsky.social for the PB giveaways.

We are thrilled to be welcoming back Lorin Oberweger for another teaching webinar! Join us on Sept 8th to hear Lorin on why anticipation and tension are the fuel for story success! app.inkedvoices.com/event/webina...