A wildlife photographer joked that his wife managed to capture an extraordinary photo that outdid him: a European eagle owl, one of the world's largest, perched on his camera lens.

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Critique partners are the best!

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These books look great! Very fun/funny! :)

Are you ready for another #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway?

Becky Scharnhorst is offering a critique on a non rhyming picture book under 750 words. She especially loves humor.

Like, comment, and repost to enter.

Must do all three.

Good luck!

@beckyscharn.bsky.social

Revising tonight...

These all look like great books!

Time for a #KidLitCritiqueDay giveaway!

Lisa Katzenberger is offering a critique on a non-rhyming fiction picture book with 1,000 words or less.

To enter like, comment, and repost this post. You must do all three.

Good luck!

@lisakatzenberger.bsky.social

Win a picture book critique from me! #kidlit

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I just had a great critique session with @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social Kaitlyn Sanchez. She helped me understand what was missing in my recent manuscript so that I can take it from good to great. I highly recommend working with her to polish up picture book manuscripts!

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I deleted THOUSANDS of old emails...it was like deleting thousands of "good intentions" and "to dos" that didn't need to get done. I feel like I want to declutter everywhere!

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Sent a query/submission out today. It still makes me nervous...but I'm trying to shift into feeling excited instead! ;)

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Writing today...it's been a minute...

Valentine's Day is almost here, so I'm spreading some critique love.

Anyone who reposts this will be entered into a drawing for a 50% off critique from me this February!

Reshare by midnight pst 2/10/25 to get entered into the drawing!

Good luck!
#critiques #amwriting #amquerying #kidlit #pb #mg

There's still time to join @12x12challenge.bsky.social this year. The webinars with industry professionals are always informative and the critique section with "Ninja" critiques are always helpful in getting my work to the next level. #12x12PB

I've never actually used it in conversation...maybe I should start! I'd love some extra good luck. :)

Whenever I think of Elizabeth Taylor, I can hear her line from the "White Diamonds" perfume commercial, "These have always brought me luck!"

Hoping it goes well for you...

My mom brought over enough soup and oranges to get rid of the current germs plaguing me and the future ones I haven't even met yet! :D Moms are the best.

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉

Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.

Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...

Now that’s some bullshit👇🏻

#SheShed

Whatever happens, never forget: READING FOR PLEASURE has the biggest positive impact of any factor on children's life chances. So always make time to share books with kids, and help them find books to love. Make reading central to everything you do. It will change their lives forever!
#literacy

Feel better! I've got the flu too...seems like everyone's had it or is currently having it. :(

Chair Stop-Motion 🪑💨 Made with 444 pictures taken over 10 days

Creating Art Leads to New Manuscript Idea for Scholarship Recipient - Highlights Foundation

As a follow up to my last post about scholarships at the Highlights Foundation, please see my story from my scholarship last year. Please reach out with any questions!
www.highlightsfoundation.org/2024/05/17/c...
@highlightsfound.bsky.social

The Highlights Foundation Scholarship Program is opening soon! It's an amazing opportunity for writers to learn more about their craft, engage with others and be in community. The food is also amazing! www.highlightsfoundation.org/scholarships/
@highlightsfound.bsky.social

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Using my sick days as writing days. Sent off a few submissions!

The flu finally got me...

I have learned that I need to be more careful though drafts and be sure to take things out from previous drafts if they no longer make sense!