Webinar presenter: "I'm talking too fast. I need to slow down." Me: *watches recording on 2x speed* #ADHD

Last day of the month, and I had to force the muse in order to get a PB draft done (to keep my streak of a draft every month). It's not a pretty story, but the bones are there. Maybe it could be something some day.

Day 1 #KidlitZombieWeek 2023: Check out the awesome post by Heather Bell🏳️‍🌈 heatherbellbooks.com/2023/07/03/kid… Then come back here and talk about what you go out of it! (Don't forget to share with all your #kidlit #amrevising friends and use the hashtag #KidlitZombieWeek) Happy revising!

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Why is the packaging for Goldfish crackers so impossible to open?

How cute is Larissa D. Elliott's rendition of a #12x12PB character at the beach from last year's 12 x 12 Summer Illustrator Challenge? 🏖️ If you missed out, we're hosting a Fall Illustrator Challenge this year! You're welcome to submit your illustration through Monday, August 7th.

My book club (the Humor Room) just read HORNSWOGGLED! by Josh Crute and @jennharknee and there was so much we loved about this book! Go. Read. Now! bookshop.org/p/books/hornsw…

I was one of those who thought they'd be on this app until the end. But I'm starting to be active on bluesky. There's a really great #kidlit community growing over there. Come join us! bsky.app/profile/lariss…

Between cozying up with a book and adventuring through corn mazes, our #12x12PB members did a wonderful job portraying our characters in various fall settings! 📖🌽 Fabulous work, Larissa D. Elliott, Kara Marsee, @sophiefurmanart, and Liz Godfrey! #picturebookillustrators

New art challenge starting in January! #DiversifyMyArt: increasing representation of diversity in illustration. Join us! Full prompt list and guidelines at: larissaelliottbooks.wordpress.com/diversifymyart/

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Join me in the new illustration challenge #diversifymyart! Here are my first 2 illustrations for January. January Prompts: 1. Variety of skin tones 2. Public nursing, baby wearing 3. Crutches, cane, walker 4. Hijab Check out the full list: larissaelliottbooks.wordpress.com/diversifymyart/ #kidlitart

I hope you will join me in the new art challenge #diversifymyart! Here is the February prompt list and my first illustration for the month which features my own neurodiversity: ADHD. #kidlitart

As I work on my illustration skills, my ADHD makes it hard to revise a piece of art. But the wonderful people of 12 x 12 Challenge encouraged me to post in the forum for feedback and then their comments helped me to improve this piece for the #diversifymyart challenge. Join 12x12!

The more I think about it, the more I realize how ADHD friendly 12 x 12 Challenge is. Earning badges helps gamify your writing goals. A community of people provide body doubling to get stuff done. Monthly check-ins keep you on track. Regular emails mean you don't forget anything.

Look at these beautiful books by Filipinx creators!

Success is the horizon, forever stretching ahead of me.

I'm so excited for these upcoming books! #filtheshelves