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Jes Trudel πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

@jestrudel.bsky.social

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Literary agent with The Rights Factory. Founder of WritingCommunity.ca. CLOSED TO QUERIES.

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@jestrudel.bsky.socialOct 4, 2026, 1:39 PM

It's a smaller conference, so lots of one-on-one time getting to know people while still having educational opportunities.

@jestrudel.bsky.socialOct 3, 2026, 1:57 PM

I just registered for CANSCAIP's (@canscaip.bsky.social) PYI conference in Toronto on October 24. Had a great time last year, and I'm looking forward to it again!

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@jestrudel.bsky.socialSep 11, 2026, 1:37 AM

Would a free weekly or bi-weekly writing workshop interest the #writingcommunity? Each session would cover a basic writing-related skill (e.g. writing dialogue, log lines, character arcs, etc.) with opportunities to discuss specific challenges matching the theme. Let me know!

@jestrudel.bsky.socialSep 8, 2026, 9:25 PM

Proud of this deal! What a great series. Congrats to my client, Howard!! πŸ“•πŸ“˜πŸ“—πŸ“” #picturebook #emotionbooks #kidlit

@jestrudel.bsky.socialSep 8, 2026, 5:18 PM

My summer social media hiatus is over! I had a rollercoaster of a summer, but managed to soak up the sun every chance I got. 🌞 Bluesky is my social hub for all writing, agenting, and workshop-related communications, so follow me here for relevant updates! #amagenting #amwriting #writingcommunity

@nancygoulet.bsky.socialSep 3, 2026, 3:19 PMReposted by @jestrudel.bsky.social

Happy #Kidlitartpostcard Day + welcome back to school! It’s time to learn our ABCs! I'd love to illustrate your next board or picture book, early GN, or kid's editorial to help kids learn + grow.

www.wordsandpicturesbynancygoulet.com

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@jestrudel.bsky.socialJun 3, 2026, 12:53 AM

HAPPY PRIDE!

Jes Tudel posted on Facebook on June 2, 2026: As everyone starts waving their Pride flags, quick shout out to the QUIET QUEERS. Maybe you realized your identity late in life. Maybe you pass as straight because you're in a het relationship. Maybe you present heteronormative for whatever reason. Maybe you're not yet sure who you are. Maybe you aren't safe to fully express yourself. Whoever you are, whatever your reasons, I just want you to know: YOU BELONG. You are not an imposter. You are welcome here. Feel free to whisper your pride into the wind. We may not be able to see you, we may not be able to hear you, but we do feel your presence. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ
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@jestrudel.bsky.socialNov 10, 2025, 2:07 AM

If you've received my "I only read your query, not your manuscript" form response, you might feel perplexed about where you went wrong. Here are two lists to give you a little insight into my thought process of what does and does not affect my evaluation of your query. #writingcommunityΩ‹ #amquerying

Query "mistakes" I don't care about: typos, using the wrong name, accidentally using the wrong pronoun or salutation, no comps provided, an amateur book blurb, or lack of personalization about why you chose me.Query mistakes I actually care about: Submitting in an audience category I don't rep, submitting in a genre I don't rep, not telling me about the plot of your story, no providing metadata, going way over or under established wordcounts, or submitting an early draft not beta read by others.
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@jestrudel.bsky.socialDec 16, 2024, 1:59 AM

I had a fun virtual gathering with my clients tonight. It was the first time we were all in the same "room" together. They're not all on Bluesky (yet), but @rachelrcreates.bsky.social, @carriegolus.bsky.social, and @nancygoulet.bsky.social are here so far. #amagenting

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@jestrudel.bsky.socialDec 6, 2024, 7:31 PM

"Why are picture books texts so hard to sell?" Short answer: THEY'RE NOT! This is one of the biggest misconceptions about children's publishing. After saying this for the twelfth millionth time this week, I wrote a looong post about it: writingcommunity.ca/kidlit-confu... #kidlit #picturebook #pb

Pie chart based on Publishers Marketplace data showing only 23% of 2024 announced picture book deals going to author-illustrators.
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