(Edited March 27, 2018: I have modified the comic because although some in the OCD community liked the original “Obsessive Compulsive Editing Disorder Support Group” comic, some found the OCD reference hurtful. I apologize to anyone who was offended; it was never my intention. – Debbie) To writers out there: . . .
If you’re doing NaNoWriMo, I encourage you to check out my friend Errol Elumir’s daily NaNoToons!
If you’re doing NaNoWriMo, I encourage you to check out my friend Errol Elumir’s daily NaNoToons!
Revamped this comic for use in Part 2 of my “How WHERE ARE MY BOOKS? was created” series. The post also includes a free, downloadable 32-page picture book thumbnail sketch template.
Congrats to my Halloween comic caption winner, Megan Maynor. Megan’s first picture book, ELLA AND PENGUIN STICK TOGETHER, comes out from HarperCollins in 2016. You can see Megan signing her contract in her “Wait, It Took HOW Long To Sell A Book?” post on Word Disco. Here’s Megan’s winning caption: Runners-up: . . .
And speaking of inspiration, don’t forget to check out the previous post from Paper Lantern Lit and former HarperCollins/Razorbill editor Lexa Hillyer about how to establish the right wants and needs of your characters.
Happy International Caps Lock Day, everyone! And don’t forget, only ten days until Picture Book Month. I’m especially excited beause this year I’m a Picture Book Month Champion!!
