PBParty Critique Train PLUS Mini Mentorship Giveaway with Becca McMurdie
PBParty contest update: The judges and I are blown away by your talent and creativity! Finalists will be announced on my website by April 27. The wait is almost over....
PBParty Tips for Author/Illustrators
Are you ready for the 2026 PBParty contest, author/illustrators? Past finalist and new PBParty judge Brian Kirby helped so many author/illustrators with tech tips in the past. He put together...
You Can Enter PBParty & PB Rising Stars!
We’ve seen a lot of questions from people who want to enter the PBParty contest and apply to the PB Rising Stars mentorship. Guess what? If you meet the requirements...
2026 PBParty Prep Zoom & Ranking Party
I’m excited to chat with many of you at our PBParty Prep Zoom on Wednesday, February 25 at 6 pm Eastern. Who plans to be there? If you can’t make...
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...
2026 PBParty Contest
It’s PBParty’s 12th year! The PBParty Dream Team of Judges and I can’t wait to read your submissions and celebrate your successes. The annual PBParty contest is for unagented writers and author/illustrators with finished and...
Picture Book Critique Specials!
I hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season, filled with fun, family, friends, and lots of magical moments. To help make your holidays brighter, I’m offering some PB Fairy Godmother...
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...
Picture Book Critiques – Sprinkled with Fairy Dust
I’m enjoying every minute of my PB Fairy Godmother Critiques. I love helping others, and can’t wait to sprinkle fairy dust over you and your picture books. 💖 I’m keeping...
Thanks 2024 PBParty Judges!
Thank you all for sharing your incredible PBParty entries with us. Wow, wow, wow. It’s been such a journey behind the scenes. All the judges have worked so hard! I...
How to Craft an Amazing Picture Book Query
Crafting a strong query can feel even more challenging than writing and revising a picture book. Reading lots of great queries helps give you the tools to master yours, too....