Cindy Williams Schrauben, Author
@cindyschrauben.bsky.social
Children's book author and speaker. Host of the video podcast Author Pep Talk on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@cindy-williams-schrauben
I was wondering if that was a new term 🤣 gotta hate autocorrect
November 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I was wondering if that was a new term 🤣 gotta hate autocorrect
For my PBs, I'm a hard-core pantser which probably makes the process slower, but it's just the way my brain works. I am working on a MG and trying hard to follow Save The Cat.
November 19, 2025 at 2:21 AM
For my PBs, I'm a hard-core pantser which probably makes the process slower, but it's just the way my brain works. I am working on a MG and trying hard to follow Save The Cat.
Thank you, Jena!
November 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Thank you, Jena!
Thank you!
November 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Thank you!
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Author Peptalk - Creating For Kids is a Team Sport with Author & Co-Founder of kidlit411, Sylvia Liu
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October 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Agreed! There are so many more aspects to target such as character similarities, tone like humor, or a unique audience.
I find Pinterest to be a valuable search location because many teachers and librarians post lists.
#kidlitchat
I find Pinterest to be a valuable search location because many teachers and librarians post lists.
#kidlitchat
October 8, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Agreed! There are so many more aspects to target such as character similarities, tone like humor, or a unique audience.
I find Pinterest to be a valuable search location because many teachers and librarians post lists.
#kidlitchat
I find Pinterest to be a valuable search location because many teachers and librarians post lists.
#kidlitchat
Yes, that one aspect makes it far more difficult. Staying on top of new releases is tough but so important
October 8, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Yes, that one aspect makes it far more difficult. Staying on top of new releases is tough but so important
#kidlitchat I wish I had a magic tip, but I just want to say... Celebrate the fact that you are querying. The only real failure is not getting to that point.
October 8, 2025 at 1:20 AM
#kidlitchat I wish I had a magic tip, but I just want to say... Celebrate the fact that you are querying. The only real failure is not getting to that point.
The discussion about seeing mistakes after hitting send makes me laugh because it's so true. I make myself wait a few hours at least and read again before hitting send. Sometimes it helps to spot the errors.
October 8, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The discussion about seeing mistakes after hitting send makes me laugh because it's so true. I make myself wait a few hours at least and read again before hitting send. Sometimes it helps to spot the errors.
So true!
October 8, 2025 at 1:14 AM
So true!
