Jennifer Weingardt

Freelance writer | Author of short stories | Children's book writer | Poet
Member @SCBWI_SoBreeze

[#SmallPitch @Small_Pitch]

Did you just receive an offer of publication with a small press and need help to navigate your publishing journey?

Or are you a small press veteran interested in connecting with other authors and/or help debuts?

Check out our new Discord server! 👇 https://t.co/6HyuHmgxVw

[Jennifer Weingardt @JenWeingardt]

Enjoyed @JessicaBrody's talk with Authors Publish yesterday. Can't wait to use her writing process insights to finish my WIPs. Visit her website for free downloads! https://t.co/Ke4XrRtgj9

[Jessica Brody @JessicaBrody]

Welcome to the Fast Drafting Revolution ☀️ Page One to Done releases today! Let's start finishing stuff!
https://t.co/Cm4kO1KG8X

[Jennifer Weingardt @JenWeingardt]

I just entered a pitch for one of my PBs in SCBWI Southern Breeze's Pitch-a-Palooza contest. Keep your fingers crossed for me! 🤞

[Jennifer Weingardt @JenWeingardt]

Happy National Pen Pal Day! My local library partnered with libraries nationwide to connect our communities through the joy of handwritten letters. My new pen pal is a library branch manager in NC. How cool is that?

[Jennifer Weingardt @JenWeingardt]

One great benefit of being a #SCBWI regional volunteer is to be able to jump on a fantastic writing opportunity early. I just signed up for the Reconnect & Recharge Retreat in the southern Georgia mountains. Can't wait!

[SCBWI SouthernBreeze @SCBWI_SoBreeze]

Registration opens June 1. Space is limited, so don't wait! https://t.co/mRRk7Xf2JD
#kidlit #retreat #scbwi

[Jake Lockett, MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Out Now! @JLockettAuthor1]

I was interviewed about #MyLifeAsAnAsthmanaut by the Altoona Mirror, 1 of my region's largest newspapers. The feature was released in the print edition during #AsthmaAwarenessMonth. My sister, who also has #asthma, was interviewed too!
@FreeSpiritBooks #kidlit #picturebooks #pb

[Jennifer Weingardt @JenWeingardt]

@JLockettAuthor1 Congrats!

[Jennifer Weingardt @JenWeingardt]

Getting ready to meet up with my CPs virtually to discuss our latest writing projects. Love our monthly get-togethers! #PB #MG #SS

[SCBWI SouthernBreeze @SCBWI_SoBreeze]

If you're thinking of entering this year's pitch contest when the submission window opens on June 1, but aren't sure how to craft a winning pitch with just 280 characters, check out the complete collection of liked pitches from last year's contest.
https://t.co/SWtYB54wio

[Barbara Kimmel @BKimmelWrites]

KIDLIT WRITERS! Do you write for ages 2-6? HIGH FIVE Magazine opens for submissions May 15!
✏️ Up to 5 submissions
✏️ 160 words max per piece
✏️ Deadline: June 30, 2026

✍️ DETAILS: https://t.co/ENTnUcVSNm

@highlights #KidLit #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritingForKids

[Autumn House Press @AutumnHousePrs]

Poets! It’s time to submit your manuscripts to the 2026 AHP Poetry Prize.

Check out the guidelines here: https://t.co/ezIxfnYuOR

We can't wait to read your work!

#poetry #bookprize #indiepublishing #poems #writing

[Carolyn B. Fraiser 🌙🌲 @CarolynBFraiser]

MAY is almost here! Don't miss out on these amazing #KidLitEvents coming up this month and throughout the summer. Sign up for the weekly email on Substack to stay up to date!

https://t.co/Bv8obokR8V

#KidLit #PB #MG #YA #Events #Conferences #Webinars #May

[Jennifer Weingardt @JenWeingardt]

Newcomer 12yo Abbi must convince her cryptid-loving town about the presence of a real life-sucking creature threatening to overtake the nearby power plant. Her secret weapon? Her grandfather, Mothman. #Questpit #MG #H #WIPㅤㅤㅤ

[Jennifer Weingardt @JenWeingardt]

Little Werewolf wants to win the biggest race in the Land of Superstitions, but the other creatures are seasoned competitors. When his mistakes cause him to detour off the path, he must overcome his fears to win the race. #Questpit #Q #PB

[Jennifer Weingardt @JenWeingardt]

The Trot Squad wants to win the Gobbler 5K Race and show their support for the local animal shelter, but not everyone believes in the cause. When jealous rivals set traps along the way, the team’s quick thinking gets them one step closer to the finish line. #Questpit #PB #WIP

[Chronicle Kids @ChronicleKids]

📣We are thrilled to announce that for a limited time, we are accepting manuscript submissions for children's books!📚

The submission period is May 3-17, 2026‼️
Visit 🔗https://t.co/BmDToJmt8E for more details.

We can't wait to hear from you!🩵

[Jennifer Weingardt @JenWeingardt]

Luna wants to celebrate her upcoming full light with all her friends, but several are concerned about the guest list. Luna must find a way to convince the grumblers that they have more in common with others than differences. TEA PARTY REBELLION #Questpit #Q #PB

[Jennifer Weingardt @JenWeingardt]

@StacyZappala I love this! 😍

[Jennifer Weingardt @JenWeingardt]

Always make room for your creativity! Yesterday was time well spent at a writing retreat on the Blackwater River in Milton, FL. A prompt challenge was occasionally interrupted by the booming splashes of enormous, belly-flopping Gulf sturgeons. Idea! #SCBWI #scbwisouthernbreeze

[Jennifer Weingardt @JenWeingardt]

Happy Independent Bookstore Day! Find the closest one to you and give it some love. 📚 #IndieBookstoreDay