PBParty Critique Train PLUS Critique Giveaway with Callie Dean
I’m thrilled that PBParty’s awesome volunteer & PBParty Success Story, Callie Dean, is our Crit Master on the last PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train before the 2026 PBParty...
1st 2026 PBParty Critique Train is OPEN!
Wow, I can’t believe it’s 2026 already. Let’s start the new year off in the best possible way…by writing a new picture book draft (or two)! I’m thrilled to open...
PBParty Contest News + Critique Train Guest Crit Master & Giveaway with Sylvia Chen!
I’m thrilled that PBParty’s Ninja Superstar and judge Sylvia Chen is the last monthly PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train Guest Crit Master in 2025. What a great way...
Ways to Brainstorm Ideas
*Write a new PB draft on challenge day EST (you can plan ahead…but don’t write until the Critique Train opens).
*Shout out on the #PBParty Critique Train Twitter post: DONE!
*Add your name at the end of the Critique Train Google Doc
*CELEBRATE!!!!
Adding Tension and Emotions to Your Manuscript
Huge thanks to author Ana Siqueira for sharing this amazing mini-workshop with us. She’s a wealth of information. 💗 Want to win a 30 minute Ask Me Anything Zoom or...
Critique Train Guest Crit Master & Giveaway with Ana Siqueira!
I love having a monthly Guest Crit Master for the monthly PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train. This month, we have my agent-sister and critique group member Ana Siqueira…who...
Critique Train Guest Crit Master & Giveaway with Sylvia Chen!
I’m thrilled that the monthly PBParty New Draft Challenge & Critique Train now has a fun new twist…a monthly Guest Crit Master. And who better to start us off than...