This is a good post that gives tips on how to make your rhyming picture book stand out and avoid being singsongy. www.rateyourstory.org/post/mowmt-1... #picturebooks #rhyme
MOWMT 18: Surprising Rhyme with Laura Lavoie
If you’ve read any blog posts I’ve written for Storystorm or Picture Book Builders, you probably know that I tend to brainstorm the titles of my picture books before I draft. When I came up with the t...
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March 22, 2026 at 6:14 PM
This is a good post that gives tips on how to make your rhyming picture book stand out and avoid being singsongy. www.rateyourstory.org/post/mowmt-1... #picturebooks #rhyme
The #StoryStorm Notebook tradition continues!
My 2026 version is one I admired in a shop in New Zealand and was delighted to see appear in my Christmas stocking last year.
Let the ideas fly!
#storystorm #kidlit #picturebooks #writingcommunity
My 2026 version is one I admired in a shop in New Zealand and was delighted to see appear in my Christmas stocking last year.
Let the ideas fly!
#storystorm #kidlit #picturebooks #writingcommunity
January 2, 2026 at 2:45 PM
The #StoryStorm Notebook tradition continues!
My 2026 version is one I admired in a shop in New Zealand and was delighted to see appear in my Christmas stocking last year.
Let the ideas fly!
#storystorm #kidlit #picturebooks #writingcommunity
My 2026 version is one I admired in a shop in New Zealand and was delighted to see appear in my Christmas stocking last year.
Let the ideas fly!
#storystorm #kidlit #picturebooks #writingcommunity
February 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Each November I travel with friends and on that trip I purchase a notebook to use for the upcoming StoryStorm event. Here is this year’s, featuring the beautiful floor mosaics of Basilica di San Clemente, Roma
#STORYSTORM #kidlit
#STORYSTORM #kidlit
December 31, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Each November I travel with friends and on that trip I purchase a notebook to use for the upcoming StoryStorm event. Here is this year’s, featuring the beautiful floor mosaics of Basilica di San Clemente, Roma
#STORYSTORM #kidlit
#STORYSTORM #kidlit
It's that time of the new year again!
#Storystorm
#Storystorm
December 31, 2023 at 8:53 PM
It's that time of the new year again!
#Storystorm
#Storystorm
I just registered for #Storystorm! I really want to complete the challenge this year. Last January, I got behind and didn’t finish. 😬
December 28, 2024 at 4:53 PM
I just registered for #Storystorm! I really want to complete the challenge this year. Last January, I got behind and didn’t finish. 😬
I'm so excited to be once again participating in Tara Lazar's Storystorm (I've been doing this since its inception 13 years ago). And YAY...this year I'm also a guest blogger! Join us by registering at: taralazar.com/storystorm/
#kidlit #picturebooks #brainstorming #ideas #storystorm25
#kidlit #picturebooks #brainstorming #ideas #storystorm25
January 1, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I'm so excited to be once again participating in Tara Lazar's Storystorm (I've been doing this since its inception 13 years ago). And YAY...this year I'm also a guest blogger! Join us by registering at: taralazar.com/storystorm/
#kidlit #picturebooks #brainstorming #ideas #storystorm25
#kidlit #picturebooks #brainstorming #ideas #storystorm25
I always love participating in Storystorm every January! So many fun ideas flowing through and now I get to pick one that's "speaking to me" to work on! #kidlit #picturebooks #writing #mindblown 📚 💡 ✍️
February 1, 2024 at 7:39 PM
I always love participating in Storystorm every January! So many fun ideas flowing through and now I get to pick one that's "speaking to me" to work on! #kidlit #picturebooks #writing #mindblown 📚 💡 ✍️
This was a fantastic month of inspiration, reading the various blogs written by talented people in the #kidlit industry. Thank you @taralazar.bsky.social for putting this together every year. I didn't get to signing the pledge before the window closed, but nonetheless, I have my 30 ideas!
March 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM
This was a fantastic month of inspiration, reading the various blogs written by talented people in the #kidlit industry. Thank you @taralazar.bsky.social for putting this together every year. I didn't get to signing the pledge before the window closed, but nonetheless, I have my 30 ideas!
Ah - Love #Storystorm . It really helps my creative wheel turn too. I tend to go with an idea or theme that keeps “tapping me on the shoulder”. 😊
February 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Ah - Love #Storystorm . It really helps my creative wheel turn too. I tend to go with an idea or theme that keeps “tapping me on the shoulder”. 😊
Thank you @taralazar.bsky.social for another amazing #Storystorm! The daily posts are always inciteful and inspiring. I love seeing what comes to mind. 🌟
February 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Thank you @taralazar.bsky.social for another amazing #Storystorm! The daily posts are always inciteful and inspiring. I love seeing what comes to mind. 🌟
Read your piece in my Storystorm email. So wonderful to read!
January 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Read your piece in my Storystorm email. So wonderful to read!
Inspiring post today on #StoryStorm by @mattforrestvw.bsky.social. Read it here: taralazar.com/2025/01/19/s... @taralazar.bsky.social #kidlit
January 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Inspiring post today on #StoryStorm by @mattforrestvw.bsky.social. Read it here: taralazar.com/2025/01/19/s... @taralazar.bsky.social #kidlit
We did it! 💪 #Storystorm ✅ 62 ideas (from 2 of us). Some are growing into manuscripts. ✍️ Others found their way into song/poem. What an incredible event! ✨ We still feel so inspired. #writingcommunity #kidlit
Oh, & Alea ran the #Disney #halfmarathon yesterday!!! 🏃♀️ She's an absolute legend! #Runner
Oh, & Alea ran the #Disney #halfmarathon yesterday!!! 🏃♀️ She's an absolute legend! #Runner
February 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
We did it! 💪 #Storystorm ✅ 62 ideas (from 2 of us). Some are growing into manuscripts. ✍️ Others found their way into song/poem. What an incredible event! ✨ We still feel so inspired. #writingcommunity #kidlit
Oh, & Alea ran the #Disney #halfmarathon yesterday!!! 🏃♀️ She's an absolute legend! #Runner
Oh, & Alea ran the #Disney #halfmarathon yesterday!!! 🏃♀️ She's an absolute legend! #Runner
They fulfill different needs and gaps. I think storystorm enhances 12x12. It’s like a great lead up into doing 12 great manuscripts. And the blog posts in storystorm are really inspiring.
January 30, 2025 at 3:32 AM
They fulfill different needs and gaps. I think storystorm enhances 12x12. It’s like a great lead up into doing 12 great manuscripts. And the blog posts in storystorm are really inspiring.
Yeah, for sure. Storystorm. The Kidslit Sunday Scaries. So fun.
January 8, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Yeah, for sure. Storystorm. The Kidslit Sunday Scaries. So fun.
Looking forward to participating in our first #storystorm! Seems like a great opportunity to create & build community. Can't wait to see what cool ideas we come up with. 📚💙! #PB #kidlit 🥳 ✨@taralazar.bsky.social art by: @annaraff.bsky.social
December 28, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Looking forward to participating in our first #storystorm! Seems like a great opportunity to create & build community. Can't wait to see what cool ideas we come up with. 📚💙! #PB #kidlit 🥳 ✨@taralazar.bsky.social art by: @annaraff.bsky.social
Adventures in StoryStorm (for me):
Day 1: four ideas
Day 2: an idea
Day 3: an idea
Day 5: an idea
Day 6-8: forget to do it
Day 9: three ideas
Day 10: forget to do it
Day 11: an idea
Day 12-14: forget to do it
Day 15: an idea!
Day 16: two ideas
Day 17-30: what? Oh.
Day 31: two ideas
Day 1: four ideas
Day 2: an idea
Day 3: an idea
Day 5: an idea
Day 6-8: forget to do it
Day 9: three ideas
Day 10: forget to do it
Day 11: an idea
Day 12-14: forget to do it
Day 15: an idea!
Day 16: two ideas
Day 17-30: what? Oh.
Day 31: two ideas
January 1, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Adventures in StoryStorm (for me):
Day 1: four ideas
Day 2: an idea
Day 3: an idea
Day 5: an idea
Day 6-8: forget to do it
Day 9: three ideas
Day 10: forget to do it
Day 11: an idea
Day 12-14: forget to do it
Day 15: an idea!
Day 16: two ideas
Day 17-30: what? Oh.
Day 31: two ideas
Day 1: four ideas
Day 2: an idea
Day 3: an idea
Day 5: an idea
Day 6-8: forget to do it
Day 9: three ideas
Day 10: forget to do it
Day 11: an idea
Day 12-14: forget to do it
Day 15: an idea!
Day 16: two ideas
Day 17-30: what? Oh.
Day 31: two ideas
Is it okay for #StoryStorm is I just brainstorm as many ideas as possible Jan 2nd or 3rd and then catch up midmonth?
I can't do advent calendars either... end up with random chocolate and then skipping the last 5 days.
I can't do advent calendars either... end up with random chocolate and then skipping the last 5 days.
December 27, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Is it okay for #StoryStorm is I just brainstorm as many ideas as possible Jan 2nd or 3rd and then catch up midmonth?
I can't do advent calendars either... end up with random chocolate and then skipping the last 5 days.
I can't do advent calendars either... end up with random chocolate and then skipping the last 5 days.
I've enjoyed StoryStorm both times I participated. Such a great event!
February 4, 2024 at 3:00 AM
I've enjoyed StoryStorm both times I participated. Such a great event!
Oh that’s exciting too! Good luck with your dummy and there’s still plenty of time to do storystorm since those posts stay up 😀
January 19, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Oh that’s exciting too! Good luck with your dummy and there’s still plenty of time to do storystorm since those posts stay up 😀
I’m at 45 ideas this month with @taralazar.bsky.social ’s wonderful #storystorm challenge! Clearly it’s working 😃. Are any of you doing storystorm? Are you feeling inspired too?
January 18, 2024 at 5:30 PM
I’m at 45 ideas this month with @taralazar.bsky.social ’s wonderful #storystorm challenge! Clearly it’s working 😃. Are any of you doing storystorm? Are you feeling inspired too?
During yesterday’s storm we lost power (still isn’t back on) & discovered 4 leaks in the roof ☹️. But on the bright side, while staying under blankets to keep warm I have come up with 27 new #storystorm ideas! Thanks @taralazar.bsky.social!
January 10, 2024 at 8:43 PM
During yesterday’s storm we lost power (still isn’t back on) & discovered 4 leaks in the roof ☹️. But on the bright side, while staying under blankets to keep warm I have come up with 27 new #storystorm ideas! Thanks @taralazar.bsky.social!
