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Have a Picture Book MS? Check This Out

Click on the link for information about how to create a winning entry for PB Pitch sessions on Twitter.

6 Tips to Help You Get Ready for Your Picture Book Manuscript to Be Discovered on Twitter through PBPitch

More resources for picture book writers and more about me.

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    Get Into Your Writing Flow with a Personal Ritual

    On this long-neglected blog, I’ve shared links to articles for writers. I wanted to keep them handy for myself and share them with others.

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    I’ve had separate blogs for my own writing. In the coming weeks I’m going to revive this site and add in content from my other writing blogs. Moving forward, I will be posting here more regularly.

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    I’ll start with an issue that’s been bothering me. Maybe it bothers you too. I’m having trouble getting started on my projects. I’ve tried challenges, goals, reminders, and schedules. Nothing seems to work. Here’s an old link that might be helpful for me. It might help you too. I hope so.

    Click on the link for routines of famous writers.

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    Writing Rituals: Routines and Strange Habits of Writers and Authors | Kellie Elmore.

      How to Write a Chapter Book from an Expert

      Interested in writing for children? Don’t miss this great post on literary agent Jill Corcoran’s blog. While you’re there, check out other useful information for writers. I have heard her speak at conferences. Writers who have her as an agent are very lucky. She is warm, honest, and experienced.

      #WritingTips Raffle Editor Jen Arena’s Expert Advice on Writing Chapter Books Win a Copy of Jen’s 100 SNOWMEN.

      Insights on Revision from Successful Authors

      If you are revising a book, don’t miss this series of author interviews.

      Revision Week: Matthew J. Kirby | DearEditor.com.

      To Be a Successful Author, Use Social Media Wisely

      I met this author on Twitter this morning. He offers amazing practical advice for writers. This post is about avoiding social media trainwrecks and it is a must-read for newbies to the social media scene. It’s good for veterans, too.

      Take a look at this post, and the rest of his excellent blog by clicking on the link below.

      The Social Media ‘Train Wreck’ That All Authors Must Avoid | Bestseller Labs.

      Build an Online Presence Without Annoying Everyone

      Here’s an interesting post about the uses of social media for authors. I agree with some and not others. What do you think?

      Anne R. Allen’s Blog: 12 Social Media Mistakes for Authors to Avoid.

      Don’t Use Discussion Forums to Pitch Your New Book

      I do not self-publish, but this article about writers in discussion forums is  for everyone. Thanks for drawing it to my attention, Julie Hedlund.

      Forum Etiquette: Selling Your Book in Discussion Forums? Don’t!.