Angela Lebovic

Writer, actor, artist. Contributor to "Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Yes!" Past @ChicagoNow blogger. Dark chocolate fan.

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There’s a New free contest for middle grade fiction writers! Judged by agent @JoyceGrackle (Joyce Sweeney of The Seymour Agency), via @ChuckSambuchino

Winners get an agent critique of their work.

https://t.co/wh5kWyuxBG

#writingmiddegrade

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@thelaceylondon “I’ll show Twyla ‘worm’s too small.’”

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#PubTip: In your query letter, don't say "This is my first novel." There is almost no way such a statement can help you.

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#50preciouswords deadline is today. Can you write a children’s story in 50 words or less? It’s harder than it seems. Thank you @viviankirkfield for the opportunity!

#writingPBs

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Middle Grade fiction writers (all kinds) check out this FREE contest.

https://t.co/wh5kWytZM8

Judged by @JoyceGrackle (Joyce Sweeney of The Seymour Agency), via @ChuckSambuchino. Winners get a critique of their work.

#middlegrade #scbwi

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I've sent about a billion queries. I've been agented. I've gotten full requests and some really lovely rejections. I might not be able to help you with being published, but I can make your query life easier.

Here's a thread:

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Thanks to @ChuckSambuchino for talking to the Barrington Writers Workshop about agents and query letters.
One query writing takeaway:
“Paint a picture with specifics”
#writing #queries

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It’s Snowing!
Maggie wakes up to find the world covered in snow and she can’t wait to go outside to play, but her brother’s asleep and her parents are too busy. Good thing Gramps likes playing in the snow too!
#PBPitch

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Cheerful Felix tries to persuade Mae to play on a perfect summer day, but she rejects every suggestion.
Sandals? Stubbed toes!
Flowers? Allergies!
Lightning bugs? Mosquitos!
Will he convince her to have fun before the end of the book?

#PBPitch

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Just your basic sukhasana with a warm dog assistant. There’s something about #yoga that makes Kitty want to join the party. Did @yogawithadriene with my furry sweetheart today.
#zendog #benjisfanclub

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This happens every time I roll out the yoga mat. Every. Time.

Only problem is, when Kitty’s on the mat, there’s no room for me.

#yoga #downwarddog #zendog

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Day one of #NaNoWriMo2020 and I wrote 1966 words. I’ve completed the challenge 5 times out of 8 #NaNoWriMo attempts. Cheers to all the other #wrimos out there—you can do it!

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Thanks to @kaitfeldmann and #SCBWIdigital for an informative presentation on #PictureBook pagination.

Remember:

Every spread has the power of a chapter.

#writerslife

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Thank you @KateMessner and #SCBWIdigital for the inspirational webinar.

Takeaway:

Stories Matter

#SCBWI
#amwriting

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A pandemic first: Attending a virtual conference. Many thanks to @Sara_Sargent for sharing time and insights on Outstanding Openers for MG and YA.

Takeaway advice: Rewrite your opening when you’re done writing.

#SCBWIdigital #writingtips #writerslife

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What a talented family. I have chills. And giggles.

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@KJCartmell @LaPetiteWolfe Exactly!

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@KJCartmell @LaPetiteWolfe I know it did, but when I was in school in the 1980s, that was my favorite song.

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I hope this puts a smile on your face

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When my buddy @OfficialALW asks to see videos of his followers singing #AnyDreamWillDo, I can't pass on the opportunity to bust out my Joseph coat!

Should I wear my coat of many colors to the dinner table tonight? 😁#HomeIsWhereTheMusicIs #TogetherAtHome