Tuesday 12 x 12 – Shelley Smithson
Please welcome today’s Tuesday 12 x 12 guest, Shelley Smithson, a fellow Michigander. I love Shelley’s realization that there is no “typical” writer. We’re all unique and have stories to write only we can tell. Writing is indeed a “calling.” Thank you, Shelley, for sharing your journey with us! The 12 x 12 writing challenge has […]
Tuesday 12 x 12 – Heidi Yates
Today’s Tuesday 12 x 12 post comes to us from Heidi Yates. As writers, staying motivated, especially during the ‘down’ times, is key. We always need to stay connected to inspiration, and Heidi gives us practical tools to do just that by reaching back, staying present, and moving forward. Then we can embrace this writing journey […]
Tuesday 12 x 12 – Jarmila del Boccio
What can I say about Jarmila del Boccio? Jarm was an inaugural 12 x 12 member and I am humbled to read how 12 x 12 has helped her grow and develop as a writer. Jarm perfectly summarizes the many serendipitous ways members have made connections in their careers and their lives. Thank you, Jarm, for […]
Sean McCarthy & Maria Vicente – 12 x 12 Featured Agent July 2015
Little GOLDen Book members of 12 x 12 will be able to choose one of two agents to submit their manuscript to each month. Sean McCarthy of the McCarthy Literary will be accepting picture book submissions from 12 x 12 Gold members July 1-15. Maria Vicente of P.S. Literary will be accepting picture book submissions from 12 x […]
Tuesday 12 x 12 – Diana Lynn Gibson
Today’s Tuesday 12 x 12 comes to us from Diana Lynn Gibson. I am in awe of the places Diana’s travels and varied careers. But the thing I love most about Diana’s message is that’s it’s never too late to commit to your writing. Don’t forget that! We’re six months through this challenge. Maybe you haven’t […]
Tuesday 12 x 12 – M. Elizabeth Gage
I confess, today’s post from M. Elizabeth Gage got me a little teary. Writing can be lonely, and I’m sure we’ve all felt alone in the writing wilderness at one time or another. After all, writing is just you and your computer (or maybe a pencil and paper if you’re feeling old school ;-). So, how […]
Tuesday 12 x 12 – Peter Dargatz
Today’s Tuesday 12 x 12 post comes to us from Peter Dargatz. Reading Peter’s post reminded me of the main reason I started 12 x 12. The desire to increase my output of writing. Many of you have had that moment that gives meaning to your passion for writing, as Peter talks about below, but sometimes […]
Tuesday 12 x 12 – Lisa Connors
I’m not quite sure how it got to be MAY before hosting our first Tuesday 12 x 12 author of 2015, but better late than never. Tuesday 12 x 12 is a series where we celebrate and learn from the dedicated, talented, pre-published authors working toward achieving their dreams. Lisa Connors exemplifies the hard-working 12 […]
Sue Fliess – 12 x 12 Featured Author July 2014
Our July featured author, Sue Fliess, is one heck of a busy lady! But she took time out of her unbelievably hectic summer to answer some questions I gave her focused on writing picture books for younger children (0-5), which is Sue’s specialty. I’m lucky enough to have met Sue in person several times at SCBWI […]
Emma Walton Hamilton: January 12 x 12 Featured Author
What do you get when you mix a shiny new year, the beginning of another round of the 12 x 12 picture book writing challenge, and an amazingly talented and generous NYT-bestselling author kicking us off with the first featured author post? You get phenomenal writing tips to start your year AND unprecedented opportunities to get even […]
