A reason to dance

Hey picture book writers,

Need a reason to throw a dance party? Oh, I see you are already dancing. Good for you. That’s why you write for kids.

Well, if you need ANOTHER reason for a dance party, please turn your attention to the #PBCritiqueFest!!

35 critiques are being given away! THIRTY-FIVE! By authors! Illustrators! Agents! Oh my!

Critiques are crucial to the writing process. I like to think that stories start as raw ingredients. I add some eggs, flour, baking powder. Some vanilla, cinnamon and chocolate. A little more chocolate. Mm, the batter tastes great.

But is it ready to go into the oven?

Enter critique groups and partner to make sure that story rises to the occasion! But even the very best critique partners can get a bit tired after their 8th slice of carrot cake . That’s why it can be so nice to get fresh eyes on your story. Especially PROFESSIONAL FRESH EYES like these!

So enter the fest, cross those fingers, and get dancing.

And if you don’t win, that’s okay! Maybe give the carrot cake a rest and try some cookies or a nice pie for a change. That carrot cake will still be there in a month.