For nonfiction: I think about thesis, evidence, through line, and emotional takeaway. #kidlitchat

The story is the boss! 💯 agreed. #kidlitchat

Have you read Danse Macabre by Stephen King? It’s great of you’re interested in writing horror or find that topic interesting. #kidlitchat

I love listening to writing craft & art podcasts to find relevant topics to my current project/goals. Writing excuses. 3 Point Perspective.

And of course, making our writing podcast, KidLit Deconstruction Zone (@kdzpodcast.bsky.social), is incredibly special since we choose the topic! #kidlitchat

Awww thank you, Lauri! Were you Ohio work for hire one?

Awww…such a sweet compliment!

Thank you for sharing, Cheryl. #kidlit #kidlitart

No worries. It’s a Maple.

Thank you!

Thank you! Yellow & red leafy trees are my favorite colors! 💜

It was my daughter’s idea. She mentioned that she felt like the trees were cheering her on while practicing for a 5K…and I was like that is GOLDEN!

Thank you, Rebecca!

This isn’t a big fat game book, BTW. I just love the short ruleset, evocative setting, and get-to-the-table type of game!

#solorpg #tyrpg

I’ve been getting into the Librarian’s Apprentice. What I like about this game is card & dice mechanics to explore the library. It’s hard to meet the win condition—so I’m tweaking characters stats. You don’t have to add story to enjoy the setting.

almostbedtimetheater.itch.io/the-libraria...

Trends are great if you’re a parent or educator trying to connect with kids NOW. But if creating a story to trend v. evergreen w/ a fresh take, trends seems harder to get published bc it takes so LONG. (Unless you’re in WFH.)

Be a storyteller that sets trends rather than follows them! #kidlitchat

Oh yes, I saw it too! Very cute indeed! #kidlitchat

I tried a purple hair wax, but my kiddo’s hair is fairly dark so it’s more like highlights! Good luck with the hair coloring! #kidlitchat

Nice book selections, Santi.

Flavia’s art is gorgeous. She pencils everything first and then adds color digitally. I love the hand drawn look. #kidlitchat