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Poetry can deliver a message with deeper meaning, stronger imagery, and more emotional connection than any other type of writing – and in fewer words.✍️

Find out more about our Write Poetry Course here: https://t.co/4J0xt2Cj0U

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Weekend Challenges are BACK 🎄

100-word story prompt: A CHRISTMAS WISH GONE WRONG

Drop yours in replies 👇

What prompts/themes do you want next?

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We really enjoyed reading Sandra's twist on the not-so-lucky coin! What a clever ending 💰

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What some of us wouldn’t give for another chance. For your #WeekendChallenge entry this week, write about a SECOND CHANCE. What is the chance? Is your character giving it or are they the one getting it.

Enter your story (100 words max) below.

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We’ve had some new members follow us recently. Welcome!

Here is a fun prompt so we can get to know everyone. DESCRIBE YOUR WRITING IN TWO WORDS...

#writingcommunity #kidlit

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For this week’s #WeekendChallenge entry, write about something FORGOTTEN. This could be a person, place, or thing. What was forgotten and who did the forgetting?

Enter your story (100 words max) below or in the WriteStorybooksPLUS gallery!

https://t.co/HeGw0kUjs1

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For this week’s #WeekendChallenge, have fun with symbolism. In most cultures SUNFLOWERS represent good luck and lasting happiness but they don’t have too.

Enter your story (100 words max) below or in the WriteStorybooksPLUS gallery!

https://t.co/HeGw0kUjs1

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Writers, who can relate? 🙋🏻‍♀️ https://t.co/KOJuT6mTUn

[Alexander Pennington @Authoralexp]

People expect a writers search history to be filled with fascinating things related to their book, but actually it's just them searching for the meaning of basic words.

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📌 Event Reminder 📌

Our next Write Storybook Plus webinar, Picture Book Genres: Finding Your Writing Niche will be held tomorrow Wednesday, May 18th at 6:00pm (BST).

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📣 We asked and y’all answered so it’s time for me & @PewKailei to announce that the Rising Stars Picture Book mentorship is coming!

•Mentor announcement on 6/1
•Apps open 6/6

For now, VOTE in the comments to pick our logo by 5/19:
1) Telescope
2) Rocket Ship

RT to share 💫

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It’s Friday the 13th! For this week’s #WeekendChallenge, explore a SUPERSTITION in your entry. For an extra challenge, try avoiding the most obvious ones.

Enter your story (100 words max) below or in the WriteStorybooksPLUS gallery!

https://t.co/HeGw0kUjs1

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#Writingcommunity, This writer pep-talk will take you From (feeling like a) Fraud to (feeling) Fierce. Join us live on our FB page this Thursday, May 12th at 6:00pm (BST)

https://t.co/5UNPNsX3Am

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Being FAMOUS has a different meaning to every one. Some don’t care for it while others crave it. Focus this week’s #WeekendChallenge entry on fame for better or for worse.

Enter your story (100 words max) below or in the WriteStorybooksPLUS gallery!

https://t.co/HeGw0kUjs1

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We’re wishing these May releases a Happy Book Birthday! 🎉

What new release title are you looking forward to? #writingcommunity #kidlit

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Greenburger Associates Launches Children's Division https://t.co/h3PbSTtAVn

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Happy May, #writingcommunity!

What writing goals are you working on this month?

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We want to help connect the world through stories. Perhaps it's time to tell us yours. 💙💚

Starting tomorrow, we are officially opening a limited call for submissions! Look for more information on the Kind World website on 4/29 or check our Instagram.

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It's the weekend! Make some time to follow your dreams: @CANSCAIP Writing For Children Competition is a chance to have your unpublished Canadian #kidlit project seen by a Canadian #kidlit publisher. Deadline May 31. More info here: https://t.co/zjhwsrEJ8X #WFCC2022 -JM

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What does writing success mean to you? Share with us in the comments! (can be more than one)

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In this week’s #WeekendChallenge, your character is on a SCAVENGER HUNT. What are they looking for? Do they find it?

Enter your story (100 words max) below or in the WriteStorybooksPLUS gallery!

https://t.co/HeGw0kUjs1

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For this week’s #WeekendChallenge, put your fairytale hats on. In your entry, explore the phrase HAPPILY EVER AFTER. What does it mean for your character? Do they get it?

Enter your story (100 words max) below or in the WriteStorybooksPLUS gallery!

https://t.co/HeGw0lbUjz