Joined #12x12PB and I'm really enjoying the challenges, webinars and supportive interaction of all the members! Who says old dogs can't learn new tricks! As a #septuagenarian, I'm loving it! Here are some rough drafts from my current picture book project. #picturebookwriter

Thank you to @picturebooksummit.bsky.social @authorhmacht.bsky.social @writerjolene.bsky.social @literallylynne.bsky.social @nchurnin.bsky.social for generously donating prizes to #SunWriteFun!

#picturebookwriter

@buchetbooks.bsky.social @kmgreenwald.bsky.social @swildmansf.bsky.social

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I may not write 'well' every day, but I can always revise and make it better. #Amrevising #WritingLife #WritersLife #Iwriteversenovels #PictureBookWriter.

Tried pitching my latest picture book idea to my 3 year old today.
It did not go well.
Me: is it a good story?
Him: Nooooooo
Me: oh. What should it be about?
Him: POOPOO
#toddler #writer #writing #pitch #picturebook #picturebookwriter #reading #iamreading

Photo of a flowered pitcher filled with pink-toned flowers, and a Springtime garden in the background.

I’m excited for a new month with new adventures and accomplishments. It’s the perfect time of year for growth and exploration. #writerslife. #picturebookwriter #writingmotivation

56 queries for my picture book manuscript.

25 rejections so far.

But I’m still going! Wish me luck!

#writingcommunity #writesky #writers #writinggroup #writing #creativewriter #aspiringwriter #childrensbook #picturebook #childrenswriter #picturebookwriter #literaryagent #aspiringauthor #bookquery

Are you writing #picturebooks? Would you like to find out what Lucy Brownridge, Editorial Director at Wide Eyed Editions and Frances Lincoln Children's Books thinks of you story? Book an #Agent121 for 23 May here: www.iaminprint.co.uk #picturebook #kidlit #picturebookwriter

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Are you writing #picturebooks? Would you like to find out what Lucy Brownridge, Editorial Director at Wide Eyed Editions and Frances Lincoln Children's Books thinks of you story? Book an #Agent121 for 30th April here: www.iaminprint.co.uk #picturebook #kidlit #picturebookwriter

I’ve officially sent out 40 queries for my picture book manuscript. Hopefully someone will bite soon! 🤞
#picturebook #kidlit #childrensauthor
#picturebookauthor #writer #childrenswriter #writesky #writingcommunity #writersgroup #childrensbook #childrenslit #aspiringwriter #picturebookwriter #agent|

Now I hit my 30th query for my picture book manuscript. Still no news yet, but I'm remaining optimistic.
#picturebook #kidlit #childrensauthor
#picturebookauthor #writer #childrenswriter #writesky #writingcommunity #writersgroup #childrensbook #childrenslit #aspiringwriter #picturebookwriter #agent|

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🌟 Calling all #picturebook lovers! Book a chat with Lucy Brownridge, Editorial Director at Wide Eyed Editions and Frances Lincoln Children's Books in an #Agent121 on 21 March. It might spark new creativity. 📚✨ Book: www.iaminprint.co.uk #PictureBookChat #PictureBooks #PictureBookWriter

Saturday is for adventures—whether that’s a long hike, a cozy bookstore visit, or chasing a story idea that won’t sit still. What’s on your weekend agenda, kidlit friends?
#writinglife #kidlit #pbparty #12x12 #amwriting #picturebookwriter #writerlyweekend

Now the hard part…turning the ideas into something!
#storystorm #kidlit #picturebookwriter #

A pink striped Victorias secret bag full of books sits on a table. Next to it is a small stack of about 10 picture books.

My Victoria's secret bag from the 2000s turned library bag can hold 35 picture books. Did not fit my full library haul this time.

Always trying to find out where the limit is for my library card checkouts.

#picturebooks
#kidlit
#picturebookwriter

National holidays in japan

All Countries

I've created phone wallpaper calendars!
Feel free to use them.
There are two types available: with and without Japanese holiday indicators.
Choose your favorite!

Also, check out my illustration creation video here:
www.youtube.com/@nitron_katy

#katy #picturebookwriter

All Countries

National Holidays in Japan

I've created phone wallpaper calendars!
Feel free to use them.
There are two types available: with and without Japanese holiday indicators.
Choose your favorite!

#calendar
#PikkuTheScaredy-cat
#Picturebookwriter
#Katy

Illustration for “Happy Mother’s Day”

Katy’s picture books logo

"Happy Mother's Day"
Sending love and gratitude to moms all around the world!

Please check out my illustration creation videos here:
www.youtube.com/@nitron_katy

Don't forget to subscribe and hit like!

#mothersday
#picturebookwriter
#Katy

All Countries

National Holidays in Japan

I've created phone wallpaper calendars!
Feel free to use them.
There are two types available: with and without Japanese holiday indicators.
Choose your favorite!

Also, check out my illustration creation video here:
www.youtube.com/@nitron_katy

#wallpaper #picturebookwriter #Katy

Reading Notebook cover illustration

Reading Notebook back cover illustration

Reading Notebooks

Katy’s picture books

The distribution of "Reading Notebooks" designed by picture book writer Katy starts!

At the Osaka Sayama City Library, the free distribution of "Reading Notebooks" designed by picture book writer Katy begins today, April 1st, with 1,000 copies available.

#readingnotebook
#picturebookwriter
#Katy

The picture book "The very long and dark night -Stay at home-" is celebrating its 3rd anniversary.
Thank you for your continued support of Katy's picture books.

www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B09MYRGK44

#3rdanniversary #theverylonganddarknight #stayathome
#katy
#picturebookwriter
#amazon
#kindle

I made a phone wallpaper calendar for March !
Please feel free to use it.

There are two versions available: one with Japanese holidays displayed and one without.
Please use whichever you prefer!

#calendar #March #mimosa #IWD #picturebookwriter #katy

Just discovered this fun challenge. I'll be joining in for 2024. Excited to keep improving my writing. #amwriting #pbwriter #picturebookwriter #kidlit #kidlitwriter

We celebrate jólabókaflód on Xmas Eve. We get books, chocolate, blankets, and all things hygge. We read, snuggle, play board games. It's the best way to rest and relax before the chaotic fun of Christmas morning. #amwriting #pbwriter #scbwi #jolabokaflod #picturebookwriter