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Gratitude Sunday 71

Posted in 12 x 12 in 2012, Books, Children's Books, Creativity, Friendship, Gratitude Sunday, Picture Books, Skiing, The Artist's Way, Works in Progress, Writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 5, 2012 | 20 Comments »

Much to be grateful for this week! Quotes on Gratitude “Happiness is the settling of the soul into its most appropriate spot.” — Aristotle “Deficiency motivation doesn’t work. It will lead to a life-long pursuit of try to fix me. Learn to appreciate what you have and where and who you are.” — Wayne Dyer [...]

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The Artist’s Way: Weeks 8 and 9 Check-In

Posted in 12 x 12 in 2012, Creativity, Goals, PiBoIdMo, Picture Books, Spirituality, The Artist's Way, Works in Progress, Writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 3, 2012 | 22 Comments »

Per my post last week, I’m combining Weeks 8 and 9 into one check-in. It is way later than usual because, well, the vagaries of life got in the way this week – grocery shopping, cooking dinner, transporting kids all over hell’s half-acre.  BUT, this one is a doozy so hold onto your seats! Week [...]

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Monthly 12 x 12 in 2012 Check-In: January

Posted in 12 x 12 in 2012, Giveaway, Goals, Picture Books, Works in Progress, Writing, tagged , , , , , , , on January 31, 2012 | 184 Comments »

One down, eleven to go! As impossible as it is for me to believe we’re already one full month into 2012, here we are.  Did you get a Picture Book draft written in January?  Let us know in the comments section.  If you did – YAY – you’re eligible for an extra point toward a [...]

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IMPORTANT information for 12 x 12 in 2012 Participants

Posted in 12 x 12 in 2012, Authors, Children's Books, Giveaway, Goals, Picture Books, Works in Progress, Writing, tagged , , , , , , , , on January 29, 2012 | 50 Comments »

Sign-up for the 12 x 12 in 2012 picture book writing challenge is now closed. CONGRATULATIONS to the 401 brave souls who decided to take this plunge with me.  I am so grateful to you all for providing ME with the inspiration and encouragement I need to meet my writing goals this year. A few [...]

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Twofer Tuesday: Two 12 x 12 in 2012 Announcements

Posted in 12 x 12 in 2012, Authors, Children's Books, Guest Blogging, Picture Books, Publishing, Works in Progress, Writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on January 24, 2012 | 49 Comments »

Two exciting 12 x 12 in 2012 announcements! Announcement #1 Beginning February 7th, a pre-published participant of the 12 x 12 challenge will guest post on the blog for the new Tuesday 12 x 12 series.  Each participating author and/or illustrator will write a post on a topic of their choice related to the challenge [...]

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12 x 12 in 2012 Starts Tomorrow!

Posted in 12 x 12 in 2012, Authors, Children's Books, Giveaway, Goals, Perfect Picture Book Friday, Picture Books, Works in Progress, tagged , , , , , , , , on December 31, 2011 | 36 Comments »

With just one day left before the 12 x 12 in 2012 challenge begins – 12 picture book drafts in 12 months – I want to share some additional information about how the challenge will work. Sign-Up Deadline First, you must sign up for the challenge by following the directions contained in this post NO [...]

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I’m a Winner!

Posted in 12 x 12 in 2012, Authors, Children's Books, PiBoIdMo, Picture Books, Works in Progress, Writing, tagged , , , , , , , , on December 6, 2011 | 23 Comments »

That’s right!  I do solemnly swear that I have faithfully executed the PiBoIdMo 30-ideas-in-30-days challenge, and will, to the best of my ability, parlay my ideas into picture book manuscripts. This was my second year as a PiBoIdMo participant, and it’s hard to believe, but the experience was even better than last year.  First, the amazing [...]

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The Story Behind The Story: My MeeGenius Entry

Posted in Children's Books, Digital Publishing, ebooks, Picture Books, Poetry, Publishing, Queries, Rhyming, Works in Progress, Writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on December 5, 2011 | 43 Comments »

Many of you know by now that I recently submitted one of my stories to a contest with MeeGenius – an e-publisher.  For the past week, I’ve been emailing contacts and posting it on Twitter and Facebook – getting my first real taste of promoting a book.  Hands off to published authors – it’s very [...]

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12 x 12 in 2012: Picture Book Writing Challenge

Posted in 12 x 12 in 2012, Authors, Guest Blogging, NaPiBoWriWee, PiBoIdMo, Picture Books, Works in Progress, Writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , on November 30, 2011 | 323 Comments »

(ETA: THE DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR THE 12 x 12 in 2012 challenge is now passed.  If, after you read this post, you have more questions, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions post) Twelve complete picture book drafts. Twelve months.  2012.  Are you with me? Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is [...]

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PiBoIdMo is Upon Us

Posted in Authors, Children's Books, PiBoIdMo, Picture Books, Works in Progress, Writing, tagged , , , , , , , on October 26, 2011 | 60 Comments »

It’s almost November, and that means it is time once again for picture book author Tara Lazar’s answer to NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month).  That’s right – it’s Picture Book Idea Month (PiBoIdMo).  The rules are simple.  Come up with one idea for a picture book every day for 30 days.  (The adorable firefly mascot, [...]

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