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I can’t buy it -this week- but I’m querying because I’d like to get a more formal ref for a couple of characters but want to get the right fits for them. Second pic is a free ref base but structurally isn’t quite right. I HATE having to give incomplete/inaccurate refs out.

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2020-06-09

If you aren't feeling good enough, and maybe you feel a little lost, maybe stuck, frustrated, and overwhelmed--

I believe in you.

Please, never give up.

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2020-05-23

If any agents are looking for author/illustrators who write character based humorous stories with often anthropomorphic animal characters, I'm building a querylist as I work on new stories. My portfolio: https://t.co/PGcZdA9sGA and instagram:

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2020-05-01

friends! Does it look unprofessional to include 2 different styles of final art in a book dummy? I’ve experimented with 2 styles, (inked and not inked) leaning toward one but open to either. Would LOVE your thoughts.

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2020-03-25

Just entered a SCBWI writer’s grant. Feels good to focus on my writing instead of worrying on if I’m going to run out of toilet paper. 😉

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2020-03-19

Tested some watercolor brushes on Cecilia, the friendly ghost from ASHES TO ASHES, the novel I and oh boy am I happy with the result! 🖌️

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2020-03-12

Book your place on the David Litchfield Picture Book Workshop 28 Feb at the Discover Centre to improve your skills.

We can just about squeeze you in!

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2020-02-25

*Updated* My Twitter lists of Kidlit/YA editors https://t.co/kBplQxuOp2 & agents who rep kidlit/YA https://t.co/bX0oZwph8y (Research before querying!)

My answer to FAQ "Any advice on how to get an agent? How did you get your agent?" https://t.co/gj6cpxj4Rn

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2019-11-06

Mondays can be boring. Let’s all play a game. Post a GIF below describing your current (or completed) manuscript. Feel free to attach your pitch if you want to tell us what your book is about!
Here’s mine...

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2019-10-28

Thanks to the challenge, I’m sitting on 24+ manuscripts. Some are trash. Others are really ideas for other projects. I’ve selected 9 that are most viable—I will revise these & select the 5-6 strongest to show to agents when querying.

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2019-10-22

is a wonderful opportunity for illustrators and writers to get their picture book critiqued. 😊😊📚✍️

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2019-10-10

Only 2 slots left with Alice Sutherland-Hawes Wed 16 Oct. Bookings close TOMORROW PM. Don’t miss out!

Alice seeks brilliant world-building; diverse/marginalised authors. So if your MS needs critiquing, apply here:
https://t.co/LVOYPcuA09

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2019-10-06

Something to remember while on the path to publication.

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2019-09-12

Inspiration in the clouds. Sometimes I have the most creative and best ideas flying through the clouds all across the nighttime skies . Love this debut pb of

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2019-09-07