LizRiceWrites
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Writer- current project is a contemporary middle grade novel in verse. I'm always working on picture books. The beach is my happy place.
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Join Jennifer and Lisa to learn practical techniques for discovering your story’s theme and turning it into a clear, impactful pitch to guide your drafting or revision!
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November 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Join Jennifer and Lisa to learn practical techniques for discovering your story’s theme and turning it into a clear, impactful pitch to guide your drafting or revision!
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Making Connections
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November 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Easy to implement #writing craft edits that will immediately improve your WIP (from a pro #betareader):
1. Know your "glitter" words. Everyone has words they overuse in their prose (and they get literally everywhere). CTRL+F your glitter words and cut them where possible. (1/7)
1. Know your "glitter" words. Everyone has words they overuse in their prose (and they get literally everywhere). CTRL+F your glitter words and cut them where possible. (1/7)
November 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Easy to implement #writing craft edits that will immediately improve your WIP (from a pro #betareader):
1. Know your "glitter" words. Everyone has words they overuse in their prose (and they get literally everywhere). CTRL+F your glitter words and cut them where possible. (1/7)
1. Know your "glitter" words. Everyone has words they overuse in their prose (and they get literally everywhere). CTRL+F your glitter words and cut them where possible. (1/7)
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Friends, I've gotten A TON of private mail in response to today's newsletter and word count for new MG novels. If anyone out there wants to add their thoughts, please do!
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When the body says no
Slowing down and staying home
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November 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Friends, I've gotten A TON of private mail in response to today's newsletter and word count for new MG novels. If anyone out there wants to add their thoughts, please do!
saraharonson.substack.com/p/when-the-b...
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My best effort will lead to desired results; I can and will continue to grow.
November 6, 2025 at 2:23 AM
My best effort will lead to desired results; I can and will continue to grow.
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It's FREE!
It's FUN!
You'll get writing done!!!
You'll find community!!!
It's FUN!
You'll get writing done!!!
You'll find community!!!
November 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It's FREE!
It's FUN!
You'll get writing done!!!
You'll find community!!!
It's FUN!
You'll get writing done!!!
You'll find community!!!
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Calling #parents and #teachers! 📣
We desperately need WRITING SUBMISSIONS for Issue 8: Air! 🌪️
Please send us work from 5-13 y/o creatives by 11/14 for consideration. Our mentors can't wait to spotlight young talent. Keep shining! ✨
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We desperately need WRITING SUBMISSIONS for Issue 8: Air! 🌪️
Please send us work from 5-13 y/o creatives by 11/14 for consideration. Our mentors can't wait to spotlight young talent. Keep shining! ✨
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November 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
“You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.”
― Madeleine L'Engle
― Madeleine L'Engle
November 4, 2025 at 12:13 AM
“You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.”
― Madeleine L'Engle
― Madeleine L'Engle
I am a great writer with a great talent for re-envisioning my work until it feels right.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I am a great writer with a great talent for re-envisioning my work until it feels right.
nd by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt. ~Sylvia Plath
November 3, 2025 at 12:43 AM
nd by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt. ~Sylvia Plath
The best way to improve my writing skills is to read, write, rewrite, repeat. #WritingLife #Writers #AmWriting #KidLitWriter #WritingAffirmations
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November 3, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The best way to improve my writing skills is to read, write, rewrite, repeat. #WritingLife #Writers #AmWriting #KidLitWriter #WritingAffirmations
"It is impossible to discourage the real writers -- they don't give a damn what you say, they're going to write." --Sinclair Lewis
October 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
"It is impossible to discourage the real writers -- they don't give a damn what you say, they're going to write." --Sinclair Lewis
To be a better writer I get to let go of the words and sentences that don’t serve my creative work. It’s ok to press delete. #Writers #WritingLife #AmWriting#AmQuerying #KidlitWriter
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October 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
To be a better writer I get to let go of the words and sentences that don’t serve my creative work. It’s ok to press delete. #Writers #WritingLife #AmWriting#AmQuerying #KidlitWriter
Writing became such a process of discovery that I couldn't wait to get to work in the morning: I wanted to know what I was going to say. ~Sharon O'Brien
October 29, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Writing became such a process of discovery that I couldn't wait to get to work in the morning: I wanted to know what I was going to say. ~Sharon O'Brien
“I am proud to share my work with the world and will accept any feedback as a learning experience.” #Writer #WritingLife #AmWriting #AmQuerying #KidlitWriter
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October 29, 2025 at 11:34 AM
“I am proud to share my work with the world and will accept any feedback as a learning experience.” #Writer #WritingLife #AmWriting #AmQuerying #KidlitWriter
“Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.” — E. L. Doctorow
October 28, 2025 at 10:39 PM
“Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.” — E. L. Doctorow
“I am confident in my abilities as a writer and I trust that I can overcome any challenges along the way.” #AmWriting #kidkitWriter #AmQuerying #WritingLife
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October 28, 2025 at 10:35 AM
“I am confident in my abilities as a writer and I trust that I can overcome any challenges along the way.” #AmWriting #kidkitWriter #AmQuerying #WritingLife
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Check out faculty member Sarah Aronson’s Monday Motivation newsletter! She’s on campus for the Whole Novel Retreat, and in her newsletter, she shares about the first night of the retreat and the magic of being on campus! 💙💚
#findyourmagic
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#findyourmagic
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Putting yourself first
You're not being selfish.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Check out faculty member Sarah Aronson’s Monday Motivation newsletter! She’s on campus for the Whole Novel Retreat, and in her newsletter, she shares about the first night of the retreat and the magic of being on campus! 💙💚
#findyourmagic
saraharonson.substack.com/p/putting-yo...
#findyourmagic
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"Words are sacred. They deserve respect. If you get the right ones, in the right order, you can nudge the world a little." --Tom Stoppard
October 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
"Words are sacred. They deserve respect. If you get the right ones, in the right order, you can nudge the world a little." --Tom Stoppard
I release my writing with gratitude and joy, knowing that others will enjoy it too. #Writer #WritingLife #AmWriting #AmQuerying #kidlitwriter
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October 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I release my writing with gratitude and joy, knowing that others will enjoy it too. #Writer #WritingLife #AmWriting #AmQuerying #kidlitwriter
I am proud of the hard work and dedication I put into my writing.
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October 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I am proud of the hard work and dedication I put into my writing.
“I'm writing a first draft and reminding myself that I'm simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles.” ~~ Shannon Hale
October 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
“I'm writing a first draft and reminding myself that I'm simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles.” ~~ Shannon Hale
“The first draft is just you telling yourself the story.” — Terry Pratchett
October 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
“The first draft is just you telling yourself the story.” — Terry Pratchett
I am confident in the strength of my writing and I am worthy of being published. #Amquerying #WritingLife#KidlitWriter
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October 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I am confident in the strength of my writing and I am worthy of being published. #Amquerying #WritingLife#KidlitWriter
My writing is a form of self-expression that can bring me peace and fulfillment. #WritingLife #AmWriting #Kidlit #Versenovelist #Writers
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October 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
My writing is a form of self-expression that can bring me peace and fulfillment. #WritingLife #AmWriting #Kidlit #Versenovelist #Writers