Super pumped to have been mentioned! Since entering I’ve had some interest from an agent and I will definitely keep chipping away. Thank you @pbrisingstars.bsky.social

Just rediscovered Mac Barnett. I I used to read his PB’s with gusto. Such imagination. Then I stopped writing for a long time and began other creative outlets instead. It’s to see he is still there crushing the Kidlit game #kidlit #amwriting #childrensbooks

Revamped my dog hotel pb to include a sidekick who teaches the main character how to have fun with the staff. Ah, dogs, I love you so #amwriting #picturebooks #kidlit

Thank you

Good morning, I just stumbled upon your page and Revpit and was intrigued. I wondered how to enter? I have a WIP MG that needs help. Happy Friday

2500 students look amazing in sweats and sweatshirts. I wear the same and look like hell. Getting old sucks. #teenmomlife

I don’t always write. I mix it up with podcasts, courses, and workshops. I love positive mindset videos, Content creation tips, Agent and Editors sessions, and Health podcasts. I love making reels too. #amwriting #kidlit #creativity

Thoroughly enjoying reading the query letters and entry finalists of Pb Party. Bravo! Well deserved. So helpful too for us rusty writers that are returning after a long break. I’ve learned a bit about genre breakdowns too. I recommend checking them out. So many clever Pb writers. #pbparty #kidlit

I wrote a first draft of a dog hotel PB. I’m not normally a funny gal, but writing through dogs eyes is hilarious. Needs work but it’s a fun project. #amwriting #amquerying #kidlit

Me too! Wishing you all the success

Congratulations

Thanks so much, Christine

My application is in for PB Rising Stars. What an amazing opportunity. Fingers crossed! #pbrisingstars #amwriting #kidlit

Beautiful!

Working on a new PB story that stems from our move from London to LA told through the eyes of a boy. On draft 3 so far, as I strengthen the arc and his emotional journey. #amwriting #picturebooks #unagented #amquerying #kidlit #childrensbooks

I am querying a British, historical, family-style PB set in 1976 during the heatwave & drought. This story highlights a time when water was rationed, neighbors helped each other, and children played outside. Cooling off brings all together. #amquerying #picturebooks #amwriting #literaryagents

I'm a Brit living in California and I LOVE GBBO! I hope you try again. I have binged every season.

Spiffying up a PB post critique meeting is so satisfying. It’s a stronger manuscript now. Fresh eyes really do reveal missed opportunities. #amwtiting #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks

On the days when the words aren’t flowing, l listen to a podcast, I get outside and I exercise. It really loosens up and refreshes the mind. #amwriting #kidlit #childrensbooks

In case anyone is in any doubt, I LOVE dogs. I’ve attempted to write several books about them, but no winning idea yet. I’m not giving up though. #amwriting #childrensbooks #kidlit

My critique group meets this week. I’m looking forward to seeing my fellow writers. We’ve been together on and off for 12 years and success has been hard earned. We cheer each other on as we know how hard the road to publication is. #amwriting #kidlit #childrensbooks

A girl carrying pails of water from the communal standpipe in 1970’s Britain. A heatwave and drought hit the UK. I lived it so I wrote about it

1976 Britain. A drought. A heatwave. Found memories of my childhood. #amwriting #kidlit

The first draft of my recent historical PB had 900 words and is narrative non fiction. The second draft is more immediate first person and 500 words. I’m thinking of writing a 3rd draft digging deep in the heart and agency. Where I’ll it land? #amwriting #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks

Do you have a favorite Valentine’s/love themed book? I can’t think of a PB off the top of my head. Any suggestions? #amwriting #kidlit #scbwi #kidlitwriter #author #pbwriter #picturebooks #childrensbooks #valentinesday

Digging deep into my British culture to write about a national event that I lived through as a 9 year old. I’ve researched weather, tv, radio, new articles to keep accurate. But the best sources are mom & dad. #amwriting #kidlit #scbwi #kidlitwriter #author #pbwriter #picturebooks #childrensbooks

The type of writer I am: short bursts of about 8 lines followed by 2 hours of rereading, editing, and starting from scratch. #scbwi #picturebooks #kidlit #childrensbooks

Thanks so much

Sounds intriguing

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After finishing the first draft #kidlit #kidlitwriter #childrensbooks #childrenswriter #writer #author #kidsbooks

This is AI’s attempt shown here which obviously I would never use but they are fun to create