Calls for pitches that don't include pay rates are exclusionary. Research has shown that when pay details aren't shared, women, BIPOC and other underrepresented folks are negatively impacted. Crafting quality pitches takes time. Respect us = share rates. #PayTransparency

Congratulations! I’ll be joining you with an essay that was accepted too. Made my week! 🥹🥹🥹🎉🎉🎉🖊

As the weather warms up, I want to say that my picture book, Joy Takes Root, would be a lovely spring gift for a Black child or teacher in your life. Here’s a picture of my grandma (whose garden inspired the book)

penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676669/j…

I want to say this specifically to Black women creatives:

Stop hiding.
Stop saying 'we' when it's really you.
Stop leaving off your last name.
Stop thinking what you do is not enough.

If there are things you aspire to create, create them.
Be loud about it.

HEY YOU GUYS!!! CHECK IT OUT!!!

A glowing review for IT’S PRIDE, BABY! from Publishers Weekly:

Let’s Celebrate, IT’S PRIDE, BABY! 🏳️‍🌈🥳🎉🙌🏾

Releasing May 7, 2024

#publishersweekly #bookrecommendations #kidlitart #picturebook #booktok #pride

🖤🖤🖤✍🏾📚🙏🏾🍑

Dear publishing ppl listening to COWBOY CARTER — you should know that I have a PB manuscript that features black cowboys 🤠🤠🤠

The collapse of the Key Bridge and its impact on the Port of Baltimore is going to have ripple effects on the entire U.S. economy. Baltimore’s economy is going to take a massive hit, the state of Maryland and the entire region is going to be impacted.

I want everyone to know WE ALL ARE BROKE!!!!!!!! We are going through a serious recession and no one is ~truly~ talking about it. Inflation is insane, Companies are not spending money and laying off left and right.

EVERY tax bracket is having to pivot

🙏🏾💜😢

I suppose this would be a good time/place to plug my upcoming pitching workshop. Recording will be available PLUS you get a complimentary personalized pitch critique from yours truly! ltinthecity.com/store/p/pitch-…

'This is a 40 hour/week contract position with a rate of $30/hour.'

Just say you don't pay benefits.

People are acting like Black people don’t ride horses because of the Beyoncé album.
Here I am about to ride in the Bill Pickett Rodeo’s opening ceremonies.

Oo! New editing rate estimator just dropped from EFA (use other socials)

This not only helps editors price their rates, it can help writers get an idea of total cost estimates* as they learn about hiring freelance.

*not all editors rate the same/according to this industry standard.

Please stop buying Palo Santo, crystals, Sage, and any other spiritual product from Amazon.

This job market is reminding me of the 2008 recession. Idc what nobody say, we are in a recession due to corporate greed. The companies have to money to pay and hire people, they just don’t want to.

Happy Birthday to my mother, Virginia Hamilton, who would have been 90 today. Here’s to a beautiful soul who lived a remarkable life. ❤️
3/12/34- 2/19/2002.

This.

I don't have the capacity for FREE work

Hey friends! I am thrilled to participate in the 2024 @NOLABookFest! Join me on Sat, March 16th @ 12:15 pm for a Fly storytime & more!

bookfest.tulane.edu/register/  

Family Day  
Sat, March 16, 2024
Devlin Fieldhouse

  #NOLABookFest  
@NOLABookFest

More March writing opps & pitch calls! 🪩✨

Links in thread 🧵

1. The Daily Beast 💵 $750
📣 Emily is looking for writers who lead with kindness for a piece about believers of the unbelievable

2. TODAY 💵 $350+
📣 Rheana is open to personal essay pitches! Looking for some…