Kid's Book Revisions PLUS
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KBR PLUS is @drydenbks.bsky.social, @eileenwrobinson.bsky.social, and @hunderdown.bsky.social. We are 3 experienced #kidlit and #yalit editors. Focus: revision, writing, illustrating, publishing, and related topics. www.kidsbookrevisions.com
Coming up soon from @drydenbks.bsky.social -- a workshop on revision tools, online on August 26. Details: www.eventbrite.com/e/10-tried-t...
10 Tried-&-True Tools & Techniques for Top-Notch Revision
The second of a three-part set of workshops, Emma identifies ten tools and techniques to help writers tackle revisions of their manuscripts.
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Update: We just released the people on the waitlist and have added seats up to 65. But that's going to be it. We can't let this get too large.
Kid's Book Revisions PLUS@kbrplus.bsky.social · 3w agoOur first full workshop! "Read Like an Editor--and a Child--with Reader Response," presented by @hunderdown.bsky.social July 30 8 PM Eastern. More details and to register: www.eventbrite.com/e/read-like-...
Coming up Thursday night! Read the comments from KBR+ for more information, or click through to the event description.
Kid's Book Revisions PLUS@kbrplus.bsky.social · 3w agoOur first full workshop! "Read Like an Editor--and a Child--with Reader Response," presented by @hunderdown.bsky.social July 30 8 PM Eastern. More details and to register: www.eventbrite.com/e/read-like-...
Getting a response from a reader is just the first step. Getting the response you want is the key opening their minds to take the journey with you! That’s this workshop!
Harold Underdown@hunderdown.bsky.social · 2w agoThis is less than a week away...
New #WriterBeware blog post: the Anthropic class action copyright settlement has been approved. Top takeaways from the judge's ruling, who's the biggest winner, and when claimants might (or might not) see the money writerbeware.blog/2026/07/23/a...
Anthropic Settlement Update: Final Settlement Approved - Writer Beware
On Tuesday, Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin granted final approval to the historic class action settlement in the Bartz v Anthropic copyright infringement lawsuit. At $1.5 billion, it’s the largest reco...
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This is, IISSM, a lot of fun! And useful!
A Copy Editor’s Guide: Four Lessons on the Art, Craft, and Refinement of Prose, with Benjamin Dreyer
Benjamin Dreyer, retired copy chief of Random House and the author of the New York Times bestseller Dreyer’s English, will unpack his capacious bag of tricks, previously secret advice, and all-round b...
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An amazing workshop presented by Harold Underdown! Reading like an editor is a skill, and it all starts here. And reading like a child is a skill most of us have forgotten. I love how Harold approaches reader’s response, and gives writers more ways to think about revision!
Kid's Book Revisions PLUS@kbrplus.bsky.social · 3w agoOur first full workshop! "Read Like an Editor--and a Child--with Reader Response," presented by @hunderdown.bsky.social July 30 8 PM Eastern. More details and to register: www.eventbrite.com/e/read-like-...
When you (an editor or a critique partner or a classmate) comment on someone's writing, you can absolutely deal them a disabling injury if you're thoughtless about it. I'm not saying anyone should be dishonest or refrain from pointing out issues. I'm saying
Our first full workshop! "Read Like an Editor--and a Child--with Reader Response," presented by @hunderdown.bsky.social July 30 8 PM Eastern. More details and to register: www.eventbrite.com/e/read-like-...
Read Like an Editor--and a Child--with Reader Response
The first of a 3-part set of workshops, each featuring a key insight related to writing and revising.
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We've got a Hangout coming up tomorrow and we need a revision-related question to discuss! Please post yours by 4 PM Eastern in this Facebook thread (where you'll also find a link to register.): www.facebook.com/groups/kidsb...
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Today on Kidlit Survival Guide (the Substack I write with @christinenevans.bsky.social), I'm talking about revision and crisp story beats! Is every beat in your story really necessary? kidlitsurvivalguide.substack.com/p/revision-c...
Revision: Crisp Story Beats
Cleaning up your manuscript
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Jane Yolen passed away this morning and I am in deep mourning. I had the great privilige of being friends with her for over four decades. We laughed together, did panels together, edited each other, and eventually wrote a book together. She was my editor for several books . . . 1/2
Sad news: Jane Yolen, prolific author of books for children and adults, has died at age 87
KBR+ Hangouts are back for the summer! Just like our first series, 1/2 hour each, focusing on a revision question, but with new days and times. More information and registration here--and yes, they're free: www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-book-...
Kid's Book Revisions Plus Hangout Series #2
Please join us this summer for any or all of our second series of six KBR+ Hangouts!
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KBR+ Hangouts are back for the summer! Just like our first series, 1/2 hour each, focusing on a revision question, but with new days and times. More information and registration here--and yes, they're free: www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-book-...
Kid's Book Revisions Plus Hangout Series #2
Please join us this summer for any or all of our second series of six KBR+ Hangouts!
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This Wed, 7-8pm EST, editor Paula Wiseman is giving a workshop on the importance of picture books and how to sell them: "How do you write books that are relevant, interesting and that matter to readers and what do editors look for in picture books?" #kidlit www.eventbrite.com/e/rs-present...
R&S! Presents: Why Picture Books? (And How You Can Sell Yours...)
Join Paula Wiseman, Editor-at-Large for Simon & Schuster, for this informative talk about the importance of picture books.
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We're talking about chapter length(s) over on our Group page. Take a look! www.facebook.com/groups/kidsb...
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That place near the end of a big project where you slip into a super positional state and begin to vibrate between thinking you’ve made something great and thinking you’ve made something garbage.
If a scene doesn’t advance the plot, deepen the character, raise the stakes, or shift the understanding... it might be a darling. Here’s how to tell: vist.ly/5435b #WritingTips
Kid's Book Revisions Plus had terrific revision discussions during our Hangout yesterday. Here's the recap: www.facebook.com/groups/kidsb...
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"I often will write a scene from three different POVs to find out which has the most tension." —Dan Brown
What a creator creates is important and courageous! Getting kids to see themselves in what's created can be lifesaving. Getting kids to read, think, imagine, feel something because of what's created is essential to instill empathy. Something that's in short supply. Creators: keep creating! #kidlit
Our 5th Hangout went well - terrific discussion about when revisions can go too far and ways to step back to regain focus. A fuller recap - and more discussion - is happening on our Group page www.facebook.com/groups/kidsb...
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The featured speaker at R(ev)ise and Shine! this month is... Simon and Schuster Editor-at-Large, Paula Wiseman!!! Register now to reserve your spot! www.eventbrite.com/e/rs-present...
R&S! Presents: Why Picture Books? w/ Paula Wiseman
Join Paula Wiseman, Editor-at-Large for Simon & Schuster, for this informative talk about the importance of picture books.
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10 days left to apply. Info/applications: cbbc.workshop@gmail.com
