My new 'Mommy & Me: Micro-Moments' book is almost here! I'm so excited to share it. BitsyKemper.com/new-mommy-me-m…

#RevisionTip Looking for ways to streamline text? In most cases you can easily cut phrases like “I saw,” “she glanced,” etc. Ex: I saw the girl carve a letter “G” on her desk. ➡️The girl carved a letter “G” on her desk. (We know the protagonist witnessed the act.) #amrevising

Happy book birthday Andrew Hacket and Kaz Windness *updates only*

Literary agent friends! If you are open to picture book author-only submissions, let me know! I’ve been seeing a lot of amazing projects cross my desk lately and would love to offer referrals for some of those top tier submissions. 🫶🏻

Happy #BookBirthday JUNETEENTH IS + 7 Qs with #kidlit author Natasha THE BLUE PICKUP (HarperCollins 2024) erindealey.com/book-birthday/…
Illus. Daniel J. O'Brien Chronicle Kids PLUS A Thank You to Stevie Wonder...

Don't panic! The webinar is actually less than 10 days away, and you still can sign up. (And, I still have slides to add, so I'll keep tweaking until we go live!) #writing #revising #creating #PictureBooks

Sometimes change can be scary. As a teacher I see many reasons students have moved. Some had to leave their country without any of their personal things due to war. My heart goes out to them. My prayer - When things are hard, remember there is hope. <3

Always fun to see what fun flower creations some coffee filters, markers, and a little water from a spray bottle will make. #kindergarten #teaching

#WriteTip Use an outline to create the bones of your story. Even if you like to write by the seat of your pants first, try outlining as you draft, so you have a tool to keep your MS grounded. Then, as you write/revise, you might not get stuck, not knowing what to write next…

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✨I’ll be reopening to queries on 4/22, but before I do that I’d like to give back to the #writingcommunity by doing a free giveaway. Follow and RT to enter for a chance to win a 1st 10 pgs critique from yours truly. I’ll choose a winner on 4/10. #amwriting #amquerying 👀👀✨📚

#WriteTip Each plot point creates a domino effect. When choosing between possible outcome, list the consequences and how a character might feel about various decisions/actions. Which set makes for a more suspenseful, unexpected story twist? #amwriting

Anyone have a favorite place for creating websites? I either have to upgrade to keep mine so might be a time to hear about other places before I decide. #WritingCommmunity

Calling all picture book writers! 📣 This episode of WRITERS WITH WRINKLES is for you! Lisa Frenkel Riddiough offered up a mini-masterclass on writing in rhyme! #Writingpodcast #Podcast #WritingCommunity #SCBWI

#WriteTip Stuck on a plot point? Try brainstorming three possible outcomes, staring with the expected. Then brainstorm a possibility that might surprise the reader, but also make sense, given the character's feelings. Choose one that creates the most drama. #amwriting #amrevising

Taking a break from the revision cave to pick up some delicious wine Cooper Vineyards ❤️🍷 #winewisdom

ICYMI: HART & SOULS is available on NetGalley! #mg #teachers #librarians #amreading #mg lit #ghoststory

Love getting to see Lou Ann Barnett is REVISING before heading back into the revision cave. ❤️📝

Revision is a ✨necessary✨part of the writing process.

Every story goes through revision, which can be thought of as an evolution and elevation. Not merely a rewriting of words, but a true re-visioning of the story.

Having a great time learning from editor Nicole Fiorica The Writing Barn ❤️📚