Is it tacky to celebrate my own (book) birthday so loudly and and proudly? Don't care. I am SO excited for Rex and Sam's latest adventure. Thank you to Sounds True Kids, ALBLA, and a host of critique partners for making this ferocious follow up happen!
It's almost time for Vivian Kirkfield's #50preciouswords writing contest - and you don't want to miss out! Click on over to learn more about this fun event and the AH-mazing prizes:
https://viviankirkfield.com/2023/02/04/heads-up-50preciouswords-2023-is-coming-soon/
Superb article on the DON'Ts of writing in rhyme.
https://picturebookden.blogspot.com/2023/01/how-not-to-write-rhyming-picture-book.html
From newbies to pros, I think every writer can get inspired by checking out this website. Elizabeth is a teacher and mother who puts together awesome book lists for little ones. Learn more here:
https://www.thekidlitmama.com/
Ah, the sweet, crisp hope of a fresh New Year! Happy 2023 to each of you!
This year I'm adding "writer-specific" goals to my list of resolutions, and I hope you will too. Here are three awesome resolutions to get you started. (I mean, c'mon. it's only three. And none of them involve salads. So, easy peasy!) Click here for more information:
https://writingcooperative.com/3-new-years-resolutions-every-writer-should-make-in-2023-7321751b87ec
According to their website, "Albert Whitman & Company currently has an open submissions policy. We will read and review un-agented manuscripts and proposals for picture books, middle-grade fiction, and young adult novels. Please read (our) instructions carefully. We will not review any submissions that do not follow these guidelines."
For more information, click here:
https://www.albertwhitman.com/submission-guidelines-for-unrepresented-authors/
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