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12 x 12 July 2021 Check-In!

Hello, my lovelies! How is your summer going? My mood has been much improved by the long days, warm weather, and ability to be outside. That hasn’t translated to a lot of writing though, because we had my daughter’s graduation celebration and family visiting, etc. etc. BUT, I did go through the contract for my next picture book with my agent recently, and we’re hoping the final will be sent soon. And my editor said that while there will be revisions, overall the manuscript is in great shape!

So, it’s time for me to get busy with writing and revising again. Luckily, I’ll be in Italy for the second half of August. I know the inspiration will overflow, and I can’t wait to dig in!

Tell us YOUR progress. Did you complete a draft and/or revision in July? Let us know in the Rafflecopter and in the comments. July Featured Author Jenna Grodzicki is offering two prizes: a signed copy of HARMONY HUMBOLT: THE PERFECT PETS QUEEN and a signed copy of THE STORY OF PRINCESS DIANA: A BIOGRAPHY BOOK FOR YOUNG READERS!

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Two chances to win! Thanks, Jenna!

Here is what you need to do to check in for a chance to win:

  1. See the Rafflecopter widget at the end of this post.
  2. Click on the “Comment on Jenna’s post” button. Commenting on Jenna’s post is mandatory for this giveaway and you can enter the Rafflecopter even if you didn’t write a draft this month. Click ENTER.
  3. If you haven’t commented on Jenna’s post yet, go to the post here to comment. Then come back to this post to enter the Rafflecopter.  (Commenting won’t enter you in the drawing automatically, you have enter the Rafflecopter by following step 2.)
  4. Click on the “Wrote a PB Draft” button. This will ask if you completed a PB draft in July. If you did, click ENTER, if not, click cancel and move on to the next step.
  5. Click on the last “Revised a PB Draft” button. This will ask if you revised a PB in July. If you did, click ENTER. If not, click cancel.
  6. That’s it! There is no overall submit button or email confirmation. Rafflecopter will track your points. (The top of the Rafflecopter will say X/3 with X being the number of entries you currently have in the drawing.)

Here’s a video tutorial on the forum to walk you through these steps as well. Click here for the monthly check-in tutorial.

You have until midnight Eastern on August 5th to enter your results. Rafflecopter will draw a winner and it will be announced on the blog on August 6th.

Remember, badges are not awarded automatically and must be requested in the forum. Click here to request your July badge on the forum. Badges for all previous months this year can still be claimed in the Important Announcements section of the forum here.

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10 Responses

  1. July came in with a blast of heat and fireworks and it’s ending with the same-LOL Folks are still setting off fireworks!! Not as many fireworks, but enough. I wrote a new draft and revised in July. Hoping these triple digits disappear one day, but I won’t hold my breath. Happy summer y’all! Stay safe!

  2. I love your can do attitude and willingness for adventure without the thought of failure. You are an inspiration to get in the water totally and not just a toe.

  3. This month was slow going as I was still scrambling around looking to hire another home health aid, conducting interviews, etc but I managed to turn an old Storystorm idea into a rough, very rough, draft and began revisions on ANYA, one of my chapter books.

  4. I grew up hearing about Princess Di from my grandmother, who adored her like the rest of the world. It’s neat to read a book written for today’s kids about her. Julie, I love your Colorado pictures on Instagram! So beautiful.

  5. July was a much more productive month than June – new draft with which I have fallen in love, plenty of revisions, and for the first time agent queries! Must have been all the rainy days:)

  6. Looking forward to reading your books, Jenna. I have been dong a lot of writing. Each time I have an idea for a story, I have to stop and write it all done right away! I am quite inspired.

  7. I remember where I was when I heard about Princess Diana’s death. She had a big impact on us girls back in the day. Can’t wait to read your book about her, Jenna!

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