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Michael Mann

@mikemannwrites.bsky.social

Award winning author, teacher, 🌈 dad, half-Indian, he/him. East Sussex & Salford Children's Book Award πŸ† Rep:@StephT2000 Order: http://linktr.ee/mikebmann

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⬇️ If you’re writing a novel THIS is the book you need once you have a first draft. Nobody understands editing and getting to the heart of a story better than Sara Grant. Written with authority and warmth and out now! @authorsaragrant.bsky.social πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»

21.06.2025 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Huge congrats Sara! Looks brilliant!

25.06.2025 09:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What a joy it was to help judge this fantastic @booktrust.org.uk competition with @sharnajackson.com! There were so many brilliant entries, but Jessica's really stood out - huge congrats, the prize is well deserved! #BookTrustRepresents

10.06.2025 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Huge congratulations Jessica! The competition was fierce, and a joy to judge, but was absolutely thrilled when found your fantastic review in the pile. Congrats - so well deserved!

10.06.2025 18:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Breakthrough Mentoring Programme for LGBTQIA+ Writers Four talented LGBTQIA+ writers of limited financial means will receive nine months of mentoring from a published author.

Last chance to apply for our Breakthrough Mentoring Programme for LGBTQIA+ Writers! πŸ“š

Four writers will receive mentoring plus a tutorial with a literary agent. Mentors include Jake Arnott, Kirsty Logan, @juliecohen.bsky.social
& @mikemannwrites.bsky.social

Applications close this weekend:

06.06.2025 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

What a privilege to be part of this brilliant programme! Please spread the word... And apply! Only weeks to go!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

17.05.2025 06:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Absolutely LOVED #TheNotoriousVirtues by #AlwynHamilton. Gulped it down, and ignored everyone on my holiday until I had finished. It dripped with glamour, gripped throughout, and I absolutely loved Nora the main. Bravo! @faberbooks.bsky.social

01.05.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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TideMagic book two is out TODAY! Can't wait to dive in and see what @clareharlow.bsky.social has in store for Ista and friends. The first book was a stunner. Just loved it.

01.05.2025 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I found this envelope with my stuff at the end of an author visit. Hurray for world book day week! πŸ₯°πŸ‘£πŸ¦¨

07.03.2025 08:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An illustration of a girl in school uniform holding a big pile of books, plus the words: "The Book That Represents Me - enter the competition" and the logos for BookTrust Represent and Enterprise Mobility

An illustration of a girl in school uniform holding a big pile of books, plus the words: "The Book That Represents Me - enter the competition" and the logos for BookTrust Represent and Enterprise Mobility

πŸ“’ Don't miss this #BookTrustRepresents competition!

We want children to share reviews of books in which they feel their identity is authentically represented.

Discover our superstar judges, the incredible prizes (including a Β£3000 library) and how to enter πŸ‘‡

www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/p...

05.12.2024 08:42 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 4
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Breakthrough Mentoring Programme for LGBTQIA+ Writers Four talented LGBTQIA+ writers of limited financial means will receive nine months of mentoring from a published author.

Apply for our Breakthrough Mentoring for LGBTQIA+ Writers!

Four LGBTQIA+ writers of limited financial means will receive nine months of mentoring from a published author.

Deadline 8 Jun: https://www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/breakthrough-mentoring-programme-for-lgbtqia-writers-0625

19.12.2024 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This course is brilliant! Wouldn't have been published without it. And and @catwrote.bsky.social is top notch. Two days left to apply....

24.01.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So thrilled to be judging this important competition with @booktrust.bsky.social and @sharnajackson.com

It's easy to sign up - details below - please spread the word in your school! #BookTrustRepresents

20.12.2024 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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And our tree is up! πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„

16.12.2024 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's US release week of #NIGHTSPARK in paperback! Here are some lovely US starred reviews πŸ’« and pics of the gorgeous US editions to celebrate...

#ghostcloud #kirkusreviews #publishersweekly #peachtree @hachettechildrens.bsky.social

04.12.2024 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

hello right back! This is all very exciting...

04.12.2024 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#publishing #literaryagent #kidlit #publishers #reflectingrealities - discover the talented children's and YA writers who've been mentored by Megaphone Writers CIC and @allstorieswrite.bsky.social in our e-booklet. DM us for a copy!

02.12.2024 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day one of my book advent calendar... Very interesting looking book. @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social πŸ’™πŸ“š

01.12.2024 09:51 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0