Tinker With Words aka Regina B. @tinkerwithwords
Literary Agent at Ladderbird Literary Agency Wandering in New York City where she and her assistant are always tinkering. ladderbird.com New York, NY Joined March 2022-
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#TheCrossover was rejected over 20 times before it found it’s publisher. Don’t give up! Always believe in your writing and keep going! Not everyone will get your writing. You only need ONE person to believe in you!
It can be so demoralizing to be on sub for a long time, but I often acquire books that have gotten many passes from other editors. Stay hopeful!!!
For middle schoolers who are wanting to deep-dive into the world of making graphic novels, pls share tools, tips, hands-on things, supplies, affordable classes that will teach and inspire ... make me a xmas list of things to buy for this crew. Go...
Still looking for the perfect gift for a young child? How about gifting them a wonderful winter read written by me! You can get your copy here on Amazon amazon.com/Why-Evergreens…
✨I'm now an SFF agent @ladderbirdlit & open to queries! Super excited to join such an amazing team— I look forward to connecting w/editors in Jan !! While I remain at UPC acquiring nonfic, I always knew I'd get back into the world of SFF someday. 😊 Read on for a #MSWL thread
✨I'm now an SFF agent @ladderbirdlit & open to queries! Super excited to join such an amazing team— I look forward to connecting w/editors in Jan !! While I remain at UPC acquiring nonfic, I always knew I'd get back into the world of SFF someday. 😊 Read on for a #MSWL thread
Betsy Bird, of @fuseeight, released her list of best photo books for kids 2022 this morning and son @ilanr7 and I are thrilled that Mercado: the Heart of the Barrio is included. Ilan deserves all the credit for the photos. ¡Gracias! #ReycraftBooks #SLJ. afuse8production.slj.com/2022/12/12/31-…
Celebrating the 3rd ⭐️ review of Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults by doing a giveaway. Reply with 1 way you are going to foster climate wellness. I will randomly draw winner Sunday night💖 @LernerBooks
The NESCBWI Windows & Mirrors Scholarship Awards supports #marginalized #writers and #illustrators from historically #underrepresented groups in #kidlit to attend the NESCBWI 2023 conference. Find out more and apply today forms.gle/W1uk9We2Ur8Lok… #WritingCommunity
@writes_Sabrina 2023's gonna be even more EPICC for #TeamRegina!! Claiming it!!✨️🎉
Interested in hosting a safe space for #BIPOC #Latine #kidlit #creators to network and support each other in their publishing journeys? WE NEED YOU! Help promote and co-host online BIPOC/Latine mingles every other month. More here: forms.gle/7JiUQagXKM4mUF…
An offer on a project came in this month, for an author that's been out on submission for a few years now. Reader, I cried. This industry is subjective and challenging but goodness, when the magic lines up just right, good things sure do happen. Don't give up, writer friends.
Very excited to take one-on-one pitches at the 2022 Pittsburgh Writing Workshop (online) on Dec. 10. Join me! If you think you have something I might like, please sign up! Learn more about the virtual writers conference here: pittsburghwritingworkshop.com
Joining in on the fun! Below is the inspiration #WIPtree for my ✨️Forgetful Time-traveling Goddess Book✨️ on sub rn! And yes, can confirm that that's the ass-kicking granny in the movie Madagascar you see!👵🤜
Joining in on the fun! Below is the inspiration #WIPtree for my ✨️Forgetful Time-traveling Goddess Book✨️ on sub rn! And yes, can confirm that that's the ass-kicking granny in the movie Madagascar you see!👵🤜 https://t.co/35rMQXfO9o
Estoy muy contenta de anunciar que mi maravillosa agente, Regina Bernard-Carreno, #tinkerwithwords, y yo ahora somos parte de la agencia literaria #Ladderbirdlit. Levanten las copas de champagne 🙂 ¡Brindemos por muchos proyectos interesantes y libros publicados! #LIJ
I am thrilled to announce that Regina Bernard-Carreno, #TinkerWithWords, my wonderful agent ––in the full extent of the word–– and I am now at #LadderbirdLit! Break out the bubbly 🙂 Here's to many interesting projects and published books. #AmWriting #BooksForKids #Mexico
#amquerying writers, @agentstefanie from @ladderbirdlit is offering Query Critiques at our #GivingTuesday auction! Bidding starts 11/28 and the top 2 bidders will be selected: 32auctions.com/organizations/…
NOW THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT! CONGRATULATIONS @MoveBooks you're doing ALL THE THINGS AND MORE and keeping us all inspired!
NOW THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT! CONGRATULATIONS @MoveBooks you're doing ALL THE THINGS AND MORE and keeping us all inspired!
**EILEEN ROBINSON AND MOVE BOOKS ARE MOVING TO CHARLESBRIDGE!** "Charlesbridge Publishing has acquired Move Books, founded by industry veteran and powerhouse Eileen Robinson in 2011." 1/3
‼️ STRIKE DAY 3 🫡 Solidarity thread! Reminders for how you can continue to help us hold the line as . . . Agents or authors: No new contracts without our contract! #hcponstrike
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