#FirstDraftFriday is TODAY! #kidlit, #12x12PB, #writingcommunity ☑️Read blog ☑️Get inspired by author Debi Novotny ADDY’S CHAIR TO EVERYWHERE ☑️Draft a new #picturebook ☑️Enter giveaway by 10pm ET & optional/for fun ✅Drop a GIF in comments to hint at your idea holliewolverton.com/post/firstdraf…

ICYMI yesterday, #PitchMe details are now up: kristavandolzer.blogspot.com/2024/08/pitchm… Submission windows will open on Wednesday, September 4!

Check out this fantastic #PBSpotlight with Brian Gehrlein 😈 and Lisa Gouldy is agenting!! 🐺 pbspotlight.com/single-post/ag…

now this is great writing advice given in 1 min 15 seconds. I wish I could have shown this in my picture book plot lecture last week. Writers, pay attention! This is everything. x.com/historyinmemes…

I struggled with Act 2 for years. It was the barren desert where my screenplays went to die. What changed for me was realizing the role of Act 2 in the story. Embracing this was a huge breakthrough in my screenwriting. Here is how I attack Act 2 now: 👇

#FirstDraftFriday is TODAY! #kidlit, #12x12PB, #writingcommunity ☑️Read blog ☑️Get inspired by author Melissa Trempe - Order Ladybug Launch today! ☑️Draft a new #picturebook ☑️Enter giveaway by 10pm ET & optional/for fun ✅Drop a GIF in comments to hint at your idea holliewolverton.com/post/firstdraf…

Hooray! So excited for my friend and CP @JessicaMMilo! Congratulations on your debut PB! 🎉💖

You won't want to miss this, #KidLit friends! Congratulations to Steena Hernandez on her upcoming #PB debut! Join #FirstDraftFriday next week to find out more about the inspiration behind her beautiful book.

Can’t believe it’s almost October! 🍁🧡 I’m looking forward to these blog interviews and events with some amazing kidlit friends! Don’t miss the fun giveaways too!💖✨

Congratulations to Steena Hernandez on this awesome interview about her upcoming #PB debut! Check it out, #KidLit friends! Plenty of time to join #FirstDraftFriday for a #Critique #GiveAway opportunity! Thank you for hosting, Hollie Wolverton!

Mac Barnett & me have started a newsletter called “Looking At Picture Books” where we discuss and analyze picture books that we like & try and figure out why they work. The first one looks at “Where The Wild Things Are” and you can read it here! open.substack.com/pub/lookingatp…

This is the best! Congratulations, Steena Hernandez!!! I am so happy for you, and I can't wait to hold your beautiful book in my hands! 🤎🩰🤎

Happy Book Birthday to LUPITA'S BROWN BALLET SLIPPERS that is officially out in the world today! Congratulations to my awesome friend and CP Steena Hernandez! So excited for you! 🎉🩰🤎

Congratulations to @JustinRColon and Boysenberri on their new book! Happy Birthday to IMPOSSIBLE POSSUMS! I can't wait to read this one!

It felt weird not to go to @JustinRColon's Mechanics of Humor class tonight. What a great class that was! Six weeks flew by! #KidLit friends, you're looking for a great class on #PB craft, you should definitely check out Justin's website! His class was a game changer!

It was amazing to hear Steena Hernandez read her sweet story aloud on her #PB Debut Day! Make sure you check out this beautiful book, #KidLit friends! Happy Birthday, LUPITA'S BROWN BALLET SLIPPERS! 🤎🩰🤎

Hello, #KidLit Friends! Check out this awesome #FirstDraftFriday post from Hollie Wolverton and @mackey_cynthia! Plenty of time to write your #PB draft today!

There is an adage: Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars. I know many people feel like we are entering a dark time. For the benefit of us all, I hope that is not the case. But, America, if it is: Let us fill the sky with the light of a billion brilliant stars.

Hey #KidLit #WritingCommunity friends! I miss you. I just joined Bluesky (using the same name). I hope we can reconnect! 🦋💙

Seeing lots of names I know! Congratulations to all! 🎉