I had MUCH too much fun today writing a ‘what NOT to include’ example query letter. It’ll be in Monday’s Picture Book Den post on Routes to Publication. It’s so bad it’s good!! 😂😂 #WritingCommunity #kidlit #picturebook

#WMPitch Bella made a friend, Rosie. She made her out of a cardboard box and some googly eyes. Bella loves Rosie. But, when Rosie gets broken, Mum gives her a new friend, that is very much NOT ROSIE. NOT ROSIE is a story about life after loss. #PB

When wannabe fashion designer Ada enters a competition to create an original outfit, it’s the perfect opportunity to show off her talent. Her budget won’t stretch far so can she beat fast fashion and make a winning outfit from what she finds in the second-hand shop? #PB #WMPitch

Little Shop of Horrors X The Extraordinary Gardener. When a swarm of flies invades the city, Hope realises that the strange and spiny plants growing in his basement laboratory might just save the day. A gruesome tale of carnivorous plants and horticultural hijinx. #PB #WMPitch

Think you know the story of the children who ate the gingerbread house? Think again! Bethany Bunn, winner of the ‘Worldwide Bake-off”, retires to the forest to build a house of sweet treats but her peace & quiet is threatened by two very greedy children! #PB #WMPitch

‘Dear Santa, I want a Unicorn for Christmas. Love from Lucy x.’ When Pablo the unicorn arrives, it is clear to Lucy that she has made a very glittery mistake! Will Santa come to her aid when she wants to return him to the North Pole? #unicornsareforlife #PB #WMPitch

CANDY, The Can-do!-nicorn Duck trapped down a drain? Princess under a bad spell? Unflappable Candy is the unicorn to call in a crisis! But what happens when a problem can’t be solved? A story about the power of listening and being there for the people around us. #WMPitch #Rh #PB

THE COAT AND THE COAT: Graham is a goat with a passion for fashion - even if his herd tease him. But when the temperature falls, his puffy-pom-pom coat is suddenly hot property. A story about accepting our differences and learning to share in times of need. #WMPitch #PB #Rh

The illusive dishwasher fairy (or is it Dad?) stacks our dishes away so we don’t have to, but what happens when they quit? Watch the dirty plates stack up until disaster strikes - ‘no dinner!’ I might need to borrow the dog bowl! #PB #WMPitch

More exciting opportunities to get your writing noticed. Go for it!#WritingCommunity #kidlit #pb #mg #ya #amwriting #writingcompetition

Following a tweet about a competition with this. Such a good read and so true.

Join my FREE masterclass HOW TO WRITE SUCCESSFUL PICTURE BOOKS on 23rd May, 7pm BST. Book today! masterclass.goldeneggacademy.co.uk #writingcommunity #picturebook #amwriting #masterclass

We’re feeling generous - who wants to win a FREE YEAR of JW membership? It’s simple – just tell us about your #WIP in a tweet (gifs/emojis encouraged) and we’ll pick a winner. Tag us and use #JWMembership 💕 Closes midnight tonight, winner will be contacted tomorrow. 👇

Beyond excited to be on a train to London for the first time in too long to see #TheBurntCity Punchdrunk

Reading through a bunch of submissions today (thanks all!) and it seems like a good time to reshare my 12 tips for querying picture book writers. Do any of these resonate with you? annalazowskibooks.com/blog/lessons-f… #amqueryine #kidlit

If you’re a picture book writer and thinking of giving up… DON’T! When I first joined my critique group, NONE of us was agented or published. But take a look at what’s happened since… 1/3

***EXCITING NEWS: CHAPTER BOOK WEEKEND*** People have asked me to run a #chapterbooks weekend, so let's do it! It's happening on Sat 3rd/Sun 4th September and will be packed full with everything you need to create & write your chapter book. More details soon! #StoryGodmother

We've done so well raising £ for Alzheimer's Research UK and I appreciate that £ is tight for us all. So today's #SummerWritingCheer is a gift. Offering 4x writers a FREE 30-min coaching session. To enter, pls RT & put a GIF below with current writing mood! Closes Fri 12th Aug 5pm BST

So what have I liked very much so far? Happy Meal & The Last Return @traverse, A Very OLd Man With Enormous Wings, We were Promised Honey, Sap & A Sudden Violent Burst of Rain Summerhall, Brown Boys Swim & You’re Safe until 2024 Pleasance

If you want someone to help develop your writing, or just some writing-based advice, please get in touch. #WritingCommunity #Kidlit #AmWriting Email with details of your project for a quote - we know times are tough & can offer discounts. [email protected]🧙‍♀️🧙