Here’s a question I see frequently in my inbox. I’ve got a friend/uncle/daughter who’s written a children’s book. She needs a publisher. Do you have any advice? And the answer is certainly “YES, YES, YES!” Generally I respond to these queries with links to my favorite writing websites, blogs, boards and books. But the generous… Read more »
Tools for the Taking
When is the next Picture Book Peek Week?
If you would like e-mail notification of all future Picture Book Peek Weeks, please send your e-mail address to reidy(dot)jean(at)gmail(dot)com and write “I love PB Peek Week” in the subject line. I’ll notify you whenever a new PB Peek Week is scheduled.
Elizabeth Gilbert on Creative Genius
Even though this video has been out there for a while, it’s one I like to view every so often for a healthy dose of inspiration.
Thoughts from Picture Book Peek #2
After this round of critiques, including my Take the Dare, Show You Care critique, I think I’ve hit on a good number. Three or four manuscripts per Peek Week feels about right. Some of you may wonder why not more. The answer – they take a ton of time. The initial read through and text… Read more »
Picture Book Peek Week #2 – And the Winners Are …
Oh, I hate that I only have time for 3 this week. There were so many titles I loved. So many manuscripts I wanted to read -proving I need to do this more often. But I’m absolutely thrilled with the winners. And I’ll have you know that the selection process was extremely official. My husband,… Read more »
Playing with the Publishometer
I’m playing with the Publishometer from Editorial Anonymous. I so adore objective ranking systems that I can manipulate as my ego permits. Ah, to be Paris Hilton for a day … but that might eject me from the kidlitosphere for good.
Sudipta’s Top Ten Rules of Writing Picture Books
You might want to take a look at Sudipta’s list before Peek Week. Rule #5 is my favorite.
Get Your Picture Book Ready for PB Peek Week #2!
Picture Book Peek Week #2 is coming July 20th. Is your manuscript ready? Check out this helpful video.
Picture Book Peek Week #2 Coming July 20th!!
Back by popular demand: Picture Book Peek WeekFree critiques of select PB manuscripts – including those wretched rhymers (Yup, 3 of my upcoming PBs are written in verse!) Peek Week #2 begins July 20th. I’ve changed up the format a bit. Here’s how it will work: Sign up for a critique by entering your FULL… Read more »
Back to Basics – Revision
No need for fancy methods or specialized software. Sometimes we need the simplest of reminders.
My Books
