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Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint
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Writer, weaver, quilter, traveler, photographer, book lover
Writing inspiration for today.
#15minsprint #justwrite #kidlit
November 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
“Never let your persistence and passion turn into stubbornness and ignorance. Success is all about persistence and doing the right thing for the long term. Success is about persistence. You can only afford to be persistent in something you deeply enjoy.”
Author Unknown
#kidlit #justwrite
November 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” Walt Disney

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November 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Reposted by Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint
Upcoming #12x12PB members-only webinar! 📚

Join us 11/18 at 1pm ET / 10am PT for “Just Right Picture Book Pacing” with @annewynter.bsky.social.

Replay will be available for members who can’t attend live!

#kidlit
November 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Snow on the mountains with a definite chill in the air. Perfect day to grab your favorite sweater and your favorite beverage and find those perfect words.

Just 15 minutes.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
2025 Ohio North SCBWI -agent was critiquing a pitch. He liked how it ended in a question. The group gasped. How many times have you been told not to do that? Yet, he found it refreshing. Lesson learned? Do what is right for you and your story. You know what is best.

#justwrite #kidlit
November 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I have seen marketing plans for 1 year and 6 months. I must be crazy as I'm trying to throw something together in a couple of weeks - eek! Actually realizing that your debut picture book is going to be published is AMAZING!

#15minsprint #justwrite #kidlit
November 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Woohoo! Persistence and determination really pay off. Today I was informed that I won a free critique from Luce Williams as a result of subscribing to Keep Writing Kidlit hosted by Magan McNamara. Check them out AFTER you get your 15 minutes in!!
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November 7, 2025 at 4:24 PM
“Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were, but without it we go nowhere.”
Carl Sagan

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November 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"I don't wait for moods. You accomplish nothing if you do that. Your mind must know it has got to get down to work."

Pearl S. Buck
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November 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Did you remember to set your clocks back? Gives you an extra hour to write!

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November 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"It is better to do something than to do nothing while waiting to do everything."
Winston Churchill

In the Forest Service we were always talking about "Hurry up and wait!" Shhh! But I think the book industry may be worse! Blasphemy!!

Enjoy your 15 minutes!
#justwrite #kidlit
November 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Happy Halloween! If you are a picture book writer, remember all of those cute trick or treaters are depending on YOUR books. Don't disappoint them!

Write!

#15minsprint #justwrite #kidkit
October 31, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It's Halloween eve! Be inspired by the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of Fall.

Take 15 and write!

#15minsprint #justwrite #kidlit
October 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Don’t forget to write! Start with 15 minutes.

#15minsprint #justwrite #kidlit
October 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being excited about what could go right."

Author Unknown

#15minsprint #justwrite #kidlit
October 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
"In 6 months, you will either have 6 months of excuses or 6 months of progress. The choice is yours." Author Unknown

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October 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
In her book BE THE LIGHT, How She Became Angela Davis, Daria Peoples writes:
“BE RESILIENT

We must believe our work is important and will benefit future generations,…”

Believe in yourself and take the first step. Write.

#15minsprint #justwrite #kidlit
October 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM

Open up a blank screen, dear writer, and begin your journey.

Today…..

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October 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Excerpts from the book JUMP!, Floyd Cooper writes “…the seeds of determination…became the backbone of his persistence and his meeting the challenges to “step up”!” And...”that with perseverance and determination, a greatness may be within reach of us all.” #justwrite #kidlit #15minsprint
October 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
“The truth is you don’t have to be special. You just have to be what most people aren’t: consistent, determined, and willing to work for it.”
Tom Brady, Quarterback
There you go! It is as simple and as hard as that. Write for 15. Or go for the Hail Mary! #15minsprint #justwrite #kidlit
October 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
In the book, THE LET THEM THEORY, Mel Robbins quotes author Jeff Walker, “Success is putting in the reps.”

To be successful, you have to put in the work. You need to show up every day. Find your 15 minutes and put it to good work.

#15minsprint #justwrite #kidlit
October 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
At the Ohio North SCBWI 2025 Conference, Daria Peoples said, “We are always BECOMING.”

If you are to become an author, you need to write. Start with 15 minutes.

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October 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Reposted by Sue Sutherland 15 Minute Writing Sprint
I had a lovely time finding community, comraderie and encouragement at the conference. Thank you, @joannhnyc.bsky.social and #scbwiohionorth ! I was so surprised and honored for the recognition!
October 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
“If you are going to be a perfectionist, you are never going to get anything done.”

Madeleine D’Englebert

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October 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM