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Illustration of mice charpening a pencil with a hand crank pencil sharpener. Words read Shop Talk, #Kidlitart. Illustration by @victoriamaderna.com

That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua !

March's topic will be Shop Talk, featuring a new banner by Victoria Maderna

Join us on March 26, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat!

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Bonus round: You have free tickets to go on a trip to somewhere that you find very inspiring. Where are you going?

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Q4: Are there places or settings that you find inspiring? Tell us about them.

alt: Is there a way you set up your own space to make it feel more inspiring?


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Q3: Who are some artists/authors/creators you find inspiring?

alt: Do you have any favorite books that have inspired you and your work?

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Q2: What do you do when you're stuck in your art or writing and feel completely uninspired?

alt: Have you ever had a time where you felt uninspired, but pushed through anyway? Tell us about that experience.

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Q1: We all could use some fresh inspiration sometimes. What are some of your favorite ways to get inspired?

alt: What's an online resource you'd recommend for finding inspiration?

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Illustration of a young child drawing with crayons. Around the child is a cute teddy bear and a triceratops and some butterflies. Words read 'Inspiration, #kidlitart Illustration by @autumnseybert.bsky.social

Hello everyone! Tonight we are discussing Inspiration!

This month's art was created by Autumn Seybert

Your moderators tonight are @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua

Before we get started on our questions, share your wins for the month!

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To join the chat, you can:

1) Follow @kidlitart.bsky.social and manually check the Q's & A's here

2) Use the Search for Latest Results with #kidlitart

3) Use @deck.blue to make a column for #kidlitart and see the new replies in real time

4) Remember to add #KidLitArt to replies!

Illustration of a young child drawing with crayons. Around the child is a cute teddy bear and a triceratops and some butterflies. Words read 'Inspiration, #kidlitart Illustration by @autumnseybert.bsky.social

February's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Inspiration

Join your hosts on Feb 26, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about inspiration!

Banner art by Autumn Seybert

Illustration of a young child drawing with crayons. Around the child is a cute teddy bear and a triceratops and some butterflies. Words read 'Inspiration, #kidlitart Illustration by @autumnseybert.bsky.social

That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua !

February's topic will be Inspiration, featuring a new banner by Autumn Seybert

Join us next month on 26 Feb, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat!

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Bonus round: If you could pick anyone, livign or dead, to critique your manuscript or portfolio, who would you choose? Why?

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Q4: What are the pros and cons of having a critique group?

alt: Share tips on how to find or a start a good critique group.

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Q3: Ugh, unsolicited critiques! What strategies do you have to deal with these?

alt: What's your advice for best etiquette when receiving a critique?

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Q2: How do you tell a good critique from a bad one?

alt: What was the best or most helpful critique/ suggestion that you received?

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Q1: Do you include or exclude critiques as part of your creative process? Why?

alt: What are some dos and don'ts when giving a critique?

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Illustration of several crows looking at posters on the wall. Text reads Giving and Receiving Critiques, #kidlitart. Illustration by @weyakindesigns.bsky.social

Hi all! Tonight we are discussing Giving and Receiving Critiques!

This month's art was created by @weyakindesigns.bsky.social

Your moderators tonight are @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua

Before we get started on our questions, share your wins for the month!

#KidLitArt

To join the chat, you can:

1) Follow @kidlitart.bsky.social and manually check the Q's & A's here

2) Use the Search for Latest Results with #kidlitart

3) Use @deck.blue to make a column for #kidlitart and see the new replies in real time

Illustration of several crows looking at posters on the wall. Text reads Giving and Receiving Critiques, #kidlitart. Illustration by @weyakindesigns.bsky.social

January's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Giving and Receiving Critiques

Join your hosts on Jan 29, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about critiques!

Banner art by @weyakindesigns.bsky.social

That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & @charlenedraws.bsky.social !

Join us next month on January 29, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat when we'll be discussing Giving and Receiving Critiques!

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Bonus round: Imagine you are granted one wish for the new year that will come true. What would your wish be?



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Q4: Is there something you're looking forward to in 2026? Tell us about it!

alt: Is there something you're optimistic about for the new year?

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Q3: Is there a goal you had for the year that you were able to achieve? What was it?

alt: Is there a goal you're still working toward that you're hopeful you'll achieve soon?

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Q2: What's something you did this year that you're really proud of?

alt: What is something you did this year that made you happy?

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Q1: A lot can happen in a year. What's something positive that has changed for you since this time last year?

alt: What's something that has stayed the same that you're thankful for?

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A group of three white rabbits wearing yellow are looking out a window at fireworks. Yellow hand-drawn text reads, "Year End Round Up: All About Hope! #kidlitart". Art by Anne Appert.

Hi all! Tonight we are discussing our Year End Roundup: All About Hope!

This month's art was created by @anneappert.bsky.social

Your moderators tonight are @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & @charlenedraws.bsky.social

Before we get started on our questions, share your wins for the month!

#KidLitArt

Art of three bunnies looking up at fireworks in the night sky. Text reasd year end roundup: All About Hope #kidlitart. Art by Anne Appert

December's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Year End Roundup: All About Hope

Join your hosts on Dec 18, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about hope!

Banner art by @anneappert.bsky.social

That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & @charlenedraws.bsky.social !

Join us next month on Dec 18, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat!

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Bonus round: Someone sends you a mystery 'thank you' gift. What's inside?



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Q4: Thankfulness takes practice! What are some ways you can be more aware of the good things in your life?

alt: Are there any books, shows, podcasts etc that help you be more thankful?

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Q3: Is there a book that you are thankful you read? Why?

alt: Is there an artwork or exhibition you are thankful you saw? What was it?

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