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If you could have lunch with any children's book character, who would it be? I would choose Toad!
Most new writers don’t need more talent. They need someone to say, “Start here.”
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Imposter syndrome check:
On a scale of 1–10, how loud is it today?
I heard somewhere once, "The time will pass anyway," and it changed everything for me. A year or two from now, where could you be if you took the leap? After all…the time will pass anyway! You might as well spend that time chasing dreams!
Tell me the title of your children’s book (even if it’s a working title). I want to see what you’re building!
If I have a deadline, my brain shuts down. But some people NEED a deadline to get anything done. Which one are you?
"It's not about which one is BETTER….it's about which one is better FOR YOU."
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Which one are you today?
👉 “This book is brilliant.”
👉 “I should quit.”
Submitting a manuscript is just professionally emailing your anxiety.
Excellent post from our own Vicky Weber about AI in publishing. www.athomeauthor.com/post/ai-in-p...
Draft 1: vibes
Draft 2: structure
Draft 3: panic
Draft 4: bargaining
What about Draft 5?
Every children’s book writer has a document titled: “FINAL_final_REALLYfinal_v6” Right? RIGHT?
If you're working towards traditional publishing, but don't have an agent….this one's for you! www.athomeauthor.com/service-page...
Publishing advice online be like:
“There are no rules.”
(immediately lists 47 rules)😩
Writing a children’s book is just: confidence → doubt → confidence → identity crisis → snack
Ice cream, anyone?
Do you have a favorite picture book about ❤️❤️❤️Valentine's Day? Share it below!
Me: “I’ll write my children’s book tonight.”
Also me: opens Canva, reorganizes desk, shares dozens of random memes.
Hot take: Writing 500 good words is harder than writing 5,000 messy ones.
Be honest: How many unfinished children’s book manuscripts do you have on your computer right now?
Which stage feels scarier…
👉 Writing the first draft?
👉 Sharing it with someone else?