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Dianne Ochiltree

@WriterDi

children's author and writing coach

 Sarasota, Florida
dianneochiltree.com
Joined February 2009
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"Hard truth: If you wait until you feel better to start living, you might be waiting forever. Go live your life. Do it sad. Do it anxious. Do it uncertain. Because healing doesn't always come before the experience. Sometimes, the experience is what heals you.” @DrCarolineLeaf
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Publisher's Weekly published my article: Winning Attention with That Book Proposal at: bit.ly/3wM5WSq Excited to write for this respected publication. Get a free copy of Book Proposals That Sell at bookproposalsthatsell.com/ #pubtip #writingtip
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“New” Agent Alert! Alicia recently joined Triangle House after years in the industry, so we’re saying “new” lightly! Alicia is looking for literary fiction and non-fiction. Discover the MSWL: writingdayworkshops.com/blog #amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity
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Caldecott medalist Peggy Rathmann has passed 😢
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There’s still time to sign up for my social media cohort! Starts tomorrow—we’ll meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for an hour but replays are sent to everyone registered in case you can’t make it live. Comment for the 🔗
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Your opening is boring because of this advice. #writers #writingcommunity #amwriting #writing
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Join me for my upcoming online seminar, Writing with Market in Mind, where I’ll share how to balance creative vision with what publishers are looking for! writingworkshops.com/product…
Writing With the Market in Mind—Without Selling Your Soul | Nov 2026

Writing With the Market in Mind—Without Selling Your Soul | Nov 2026

Learn to balance creative integrity with commercial appeal in publishing. Join literary agent Mark Gottlieb's live Zoom seminar Nov 21. Enroll now for just $99!

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Pen to Print@Pen_to_PrintNov 3
🎧 New episode alert 🎧 This week on Write On! Audio, you can enjoy: ➡️ writing tips from novelist and Write On! team member, Nick Burdett. Listen to this episode here: pod.link/1434232412 Or on your favourite podcast streaming platform @lbbdcouncil
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New Agent Alert! Maya recently switched from editing to agenting, joining Triangle House Literary! Maya is looking for Literary and Upmarket fiction and non-fiction. Discover the MSWL: writingdayworkshops.com/blog #amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity #author
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This summer I started a horror pen name from ZERO. No followers, no audience, no agent title. Since August: 100K+ views across Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube. Thinking about a small November cohort to show authors exactly what I did. Want in? 🙋‍♀️
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Every editor I talked to last week asked for some version of the same thing. Weird. Quirky. Never-been-done. The book that makes them say "wait, WHAT?"
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Submissions are now open and we want to read your speculative fiction! Submit one speculative fiction piece of 1,200–5,500 words by November 20th.
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Consider this your permission slip. Make time for the things that make your heart feel full, whether it's a hobby, a hobby you've neglected, or a quiet moment that's just yours.
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Tips for Writing Back Cover Copy from award-winning bestselling novelist Ane Mulligan (@AneMulligan) on @BRMCWC #Writing #Writinglife #BRMCWC ow.ly/Jvv750ZZVOI
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Want to win a FREE agent critique of your first 10 pages? Enter now: novel-advice.com/free-agent-… #writers #writingcommunity #amwriting #writing #writingtips
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How to Write Your First Draft Without Letting Perfectionism Stop You from award-winning author Miriah Taverna on @EdieMelson #writing #writingtips ow.ly/IYVt50ZYt7V
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Pen to Print@Pen_to_PrintOct 26
Under the Covers: Andrew Davies The London Library, 29 October, 7-8pm Book Tickets: londonlibrary.co.uk/whats-on… ** Translation Salon: Kafkaesque The London Library, 5 November, 6.30-8.30pm Book Tickets: londonlibrary.co.uk/whats-on… 1/4
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I am currently open to queries! I will remain open until November 10th. You can submit to me here: QueryTracker.net/query/Mara_… #amquerying #amediting #kidlit
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New Agent Alert! Elijah recently switched to agenting, and is building his list at Massie McQuilkin & Altman! Elijah is looking for different genres of non-fiction and literary fiction! Discover the MSWL: writingdayworkshops.com/blog #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity
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In case you missed it: Live Q&A with Literary Agents Lynnette Novak and Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong. Here's a sample. You can watch the full replay here: youtube.com/live/XLNaLM_yg4c… via @YouTube #writers #writing #writingcommunity #amwriting #writingtips
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