We're intrigued by rhyming books that use a limited number of unique words. Check out three books that employ this technique on the latest Rhyme Doctors' HOUSE CALLS post. www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls/... @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social

Need feedback on your Rhyming Picture Book draft? The Rhyme Docs are here to help. Check out our comprehensive critique services: www.rhymedoctors.com/critique-ser... @patriciatoht.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social

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Writing a rhyming picture book? Readers appreciate extra work you put into finding terrific, exact rhyming pairs! @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social

Happy Book Birthday to Rhyme Doctor Michelle Schaub and illustrator Rilla Alexander! @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social

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To celebrate today's release of PUMPKIN SMASH, illustrated by the amazing @rillaalexander.bsky.social and published by @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social I'm enjoying all things pumpkin: PS Latte The Smashing Pumpkins A pumpkin hat crocheted by my mom Cheers! www.michelleschaub.com/pumpkin

Worried that you might have some meter issues in your rhyming picture book manuscript? Check out this tip from the Rhyme Doctors. www.rhymedoctors.com @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social

Don't frown, Mr. Jack 'o Lantern. PUMPKIN SMASH is almost here with ideas to give you a whole new, Earth-friendly purpose! Hitting shelves Aug. 25th! www.michelleschaub.com/pumpkin @rillaalexander.bsky.social @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social

One element of writing lyrical picture books is the use of rich, descriptive language. Make a word bank! Find similar words in a thesaurus and adjacent ones in a reverse dictionary. www.rhymedoctors.com @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social

Ever wonder what happens during a Rhyme Doctors picture book check-up? Our goal is to help you become a stronger writer. Check out our services at www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social

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Instructor Spotlight: The Rhyme Doctors on Meter, Types of Rhyme & More - Write For Kids

Michelle Schaub and Eileen Meyer of the Rhyme Doctors talk about why understanding meter is so important, how different types of stories require different rhyming styles, rhyme in nonfiction and how t...

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Give your manuscript the check-up it deserves this July! Our award-winning Rhyme Doctors take a holistic approach to every critique! www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social

Ever wonder what happens during a Rhyme Doctors picture book check-up? Our goal is to help you become a stronger writer. Check out our services at www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social

Great meter can melt in the summer heat if it isn't carefully crafted. The good news? Consistent rhythm can be learned, and the Rhyme Doctors can help. Check out our picture book crit services at www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social

Give your picture book extra sparkle this July with a Rhyme Doctor's critique. We'll help you get: ✨Strong rhythm ✨ Fresh rhymes ✨ Memorable page turns ✨ a memorable story Book your checkup today at www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social

Interested in writing lyrical novels? Author JC Kato has a terrific new book out, WHALE BOYS - check out our interview here: tinyurl.com/34pyz2f2 #VerseNovels #History #Adventure @schaubwrites.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social

The Rhyme Doctors love working with our PB clients! Find out more about our services here: www.rhymedoctors.com/critique-ser... @patriciatoht.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social

Excited to get my copy of @schaubwrites.bsky.social beautiful new lyrical PB with Khoa Le and Sleeping Bear Books --perfect for all who want to protect and preserve our coastal waterways!

Thanks, Kirkus Reviews, for a lovely review of A PATHWAY FOR POLLINATORS! www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social

A PATHWAY FOR POLLINATORS has spread it's wings and is now out in the world to inspire nature and pollinator-lovers young and old to create pollinator pathways! www.michelleschaub.com/pollinators @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social

Two new children's nonfiction books to help kids notice and protect pollinators! A Pathway for Pollinators and Monarch and Mourning Cloak! @mstewartscience.bsky.social @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #POLLINATORS #KIDLIT

Do your summer plans include working on a rhyming picture book? If you're struggling with meter and rhyme, the Rhyme Doctors can help! Check out our services-- www.rhymedoctors.com @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social

Today's HOUSE CALLS post from the Rhyme Doctors is all about lyrical books and FOOD! Pop by to see what makes these three books wonderful mentor texts. www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls/... @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social

Is the meter in your rhyming picture book manuscript a bit BUMPY? The Rhyme Doctors can help you smooth things out! Check out our services here -- www.rhymedoctors.com @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social

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Today on HOUSE CALLS, tips from Rhyme Doctor Michelle Schaub on writing companion books with a look at her brand new lyrical picture book A PLACE FOR RAIN and it's companion, A PATHWAY FOR POLLINATORS. www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls #kidlit #critiqueservices @patriciatoht.bsky.social

Is your rhyming children's picture book manuscript in need of a check-up? The Rhyme Doctors are here to help! Check out our critique services: www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwiindiana.bsky.social

The Rhyme Doctors' comprehensive critiques of rhyming or lyrical picture books will help you get that manuscript in tip-top shape! Schedule one today at www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwiindiana.bsky.social

Picture book writers: the Rhyme Doctors can help your rhyming or lyrical story flow like music. Schedule a comprehensive check up today! www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwiindiana.bsky.social

Rhyming and Lyrical Picture Book and Poetry Collection Critiques and Editorial Services

Critiques and editing services for rhyming and lyrical children's picture books and poetry collections by a team of expert children's authors and poets: Eileen Meyer, Michelle Schaub, and Patricia…

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Signing line for A PATHWAY FOR POLLINATORS at @nstaofficial.bsky.social Anaheim. Love connecting science teachers with nonfiction nature picture books! @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social #naturebooksforkids #pollinatorpathways

We love helping aspiring picture books writers' manuscripts soar! Check out our critique services at www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwiindiana.bsky.social

Meadows of the Sea by Rhyme Doctor Michelle Schaub and ill by Khoa Le releases April 15th. This nonfiction picture book is a great mentor text for writing in a lyrical style. Congrats to Michelle! @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social

April showers bring . . . blooming picture book manuscripts. When you schedule a Rhyme Doctors comprehensive check up of your rhyming or lyrical picture book. www.rhymedoctors.com @scbwi.illinois @scbwi @scbwirockymtn @scbwi_florida