Tuesday 12 x 12 – Liz LeSavoy
I am SO HAPPY that today’s Tuesday 12 x 12 member, Liz LeSavoy, looks at and measures 12 x 12 from a business perspective. As I’ve said many, many times, your writing career IS your business. Changing that language in your mind is key. In this post, Liz will show you exactly how powerful words can be. Welcome, […]
Tuesday 12 x 12 – Maria Marshall
Writers like Maria are the reason I created 12 x 12. Creating a group where we can come together, encourage each other, learn from each other and inspire each other is what 12 x 12 is all about. Maria is a huge asset to the 12 x 12 community with her critiques and support of […]
12 x 12 July Check-In Winner!
It’s time to giveaway our July prize! This month’s winner will get a picture book critique from Susan Eaddy! And the winner is… KAT WILLIAMS! Congrats! Please contact Kelli at kelli (at) JulieHedlund (dot) com to claim your prize. Finish summer up with your best draft yet!
Penny Parker Klostermann – Featured Author August 2015
If you’ve been watching any of the Kidlit Forums lately, you’ve probably seen our August Featured Author, Penny Parker Klostermann, blogging about the craft of writing and the business of selling a picture book as part of the celebration of the release of her first picture book, THERE WAS AN OLD DRAGON WHO SWALLOWED A […]
12 x 12 July 2015 Check-In!
I DID IT! I wrote a new draft in July. At 2:30 this morning, in fact. While suffering from insomnia, I was seized with inspiration for how to approach a PB I’ve had on my idea list for a long time. I figured as long as I was up anyway, I might as well take […]
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 […]
Erzsi Deak & Laura Biagi – 12 x 12 Featured Agents August 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. Erzsi Deak of Hen&Ink Literary Studio will be accepting picture book submissions from 12 x 12 Gold members August 1-15. Laura Biagi of Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency will be accepting picture book […]
Tuesday 12 x 12 – Kristi Veitenheimer
In today’s Tuesday 12 x 12, Kristi Veitenheimer gives us some wonderful resources for getting started on the journey of writing picture books–and staying the course. I am honored that 12 x 12 has been part of the path. Congrats to Kristi for going so boldly after her dreams. With the tenacity she’s shown so far, […]
Tuesday 12 x 12 – Meghan Daniels
I admire anyone who lives a deliberate life instead of the one handed to them or the one others expect them to live. I recognize a lot of myself in Meghan Daniel’s journey, and I love that she refers to 12 x 12 as an investment. 12 x 12 is challenge, for sure, but ultimately, it […]
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 […]