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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.

Posted August 16, 2009 & filed under News to Use, Picture Book Peeks, Tools for the Taking.

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.

Posted August 14, 2009 & filed under Stops and Sightings, The Writing Process, Tools for the Taking.

I’ve got F &Gs! Now what are those again?

My F & Gs for TOO PURPLEY! arrived last week. And they look terrific. Since I’m rather new to publishing, I had to Google “F & G” again because I’d completely forgotten the term. Turn out it stands for “folded and gathered.” But honestly, that term doesn’t do these babies justice. They look quite nice…. Read more »

Posted August 11, 2009 & filed under The Writing Process, Thoughts from my Books.

For the Love of 49 Words: You say “Purply” and I say “Purpley.”

I couldn’t be more excited about finding TOO PURPLEY! on Amazon. And if you should search on my author name, you’ll see the paperback U.K. version right there next to the U.S. hardcover. Now look closely. The U.K. title is actually TOO PURPLY! That makes me smile. Why? Because my editor spent tons of time… Read more »

Posted July 30, 2009 & filed under News.

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 »

Posted July 24, 2009 & filed under Picture Book Peeks, The Writing Process, Tools for the Taking.

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 »

Posted July 21, 2009 & filed under News to Use, Picture Book Peeks, Tools for the Taking.