ReviMo 2016

 
3rd Annual ReviMo - Revise More Picture Books Challenge
January 10th-16th, 2016

Got picture book drafts piled up collecting dust? Have critiques for your story, but haven't done a SINGLE thing to improve it?  Need a jumpstart to revise? ReviMo is for you!

Each ReviMo, you will be encouraged to REVISE those picture book manuscripts. There will be blogs, graphics (and perhaps vlogs) encouraging you to take out that poopy first (second, third, fifteenth) draft and breathe new life into it. I hope you will join us!

How do you ReviMo, you ask? 

Register for ReviMo:
You must (to be eligible for prizes):
1. Register by commenting (once only please!) below with your name. Registration closes 10 pm CST 1/11/16.
2. Keep track of how many days you REVISE a picture book manuscript (you are on the honor system) January 10-16th. Those of you who revise 4+ days will be eligible to win fabulous prizes!! There will be a blog post with Rafflecopters on the 17th, where you can enter to win. There will be daily posts to motivate and inspire you, you can subscribe to my blog to receive the posts by email!
3. Comment on the daily posts, thank our guests and let us know how your revisions are going!

What counts as REVISING? Making significant and thoughtful changes to a Picture Book Manuscript. If you go through and change a few words that doesn't count! I want you to stand your manuscripts on their heads, twirl it around and get that outstanding story out! (check out Laura Ruby's post for more thoughts on what revision is and isn't!)

And for fun:
1. Join ReviMo Facebook Group, click here.
2. Add a twibbon to your Twitter avatar, click here for bug, click here for pig, 2016's ReviMo graphic coming soon! 

3. Check out the previous ReviMo interviews and posts! 
4. Add the Official ReviMo Button (link to http:megmillerwrites.blogspot.com) to your blog. COMING SOON!!!
 

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saputnam said...

Count me in!! I'm looking forward to ReviMo 2016!!

Unknown said...
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Unknown said...

Don't know what happened to my previous comment, but count me in, too! :)

Debra Shumaker said...

Oh, I'll be there! I ALWAYS have something to revise! :-)

Kathy Mazurowski said...

I'll be there. Funny, I was just looking at some notes that I made from last year. Thanks for the opportunity.

Angela Turner said...

I'm in. Started a lot of new stories this month so I will have lots of revising to do.

Unknown said...

Revved up for ReviMo. Can't wait for my new avatar. You know I like the bling.��

Anonymous said...

Count me in! I need ReviMo!

Laura Renauld said...

Looking forward to another productive ReviMo!

Teresa Robeson said...

Thanks for running another year of ReViMo, Meg!

Sylvia Liu said...

Thanks, Meg. Posting this in Kidlit411! I will sign up and do my best.

Unknown said...

Count me in, please! I'd like to see some of these ideas through to the finish.

darlene said...

Count me in!

Linda Schueler said...

I'll be there. Looking forward to it.

Tanya Konerman said...

Looking forward to some great inspiration again...thanks!

Rene Diane Aube said...

Thank you, Meg! I've got my calendar blocked off and am looking forward to getting into some manuscripts that have been sitting in my drawer all year! WHOOOPPEEE!!!

Donna Cangelosi said...

Thank you, Meg! My calendar is marked. Manuscript are ready. And I can't wait to join ReviMo 2016!

Lotus Ivak said...

Hi Meg! I look forward to participating in ReviMo 2016!

LJ Moz said...

Triple thanks, Meg! ReviMo 2016 is penned into my calendar :D

Lauren Kerstein said...

I'm excited for ReviMo 2016! Thank you!

Rita Antoinette Borg said...

Can I join? I really need to revise. I have so many picture book manuscripts waiting.

Yangmama said...

Discovering this is perfect timing as I revise a much beloved ms today. Count me in!

DL Rehfield said...

I am spinning form PiBoIdMo month and ready to go...thank you...

Picture Book Mentor said...

I'll be there. Looking forward to it!

Unknown said...

Love to join! Dyann Joyce

Lynn Rogalsky said...
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Lynn Rogalsky said...

This is exactly what I need! Sign me up. My manuscripts are already lining up. :) Thanks so much.

Unknown said...

I can't wait! I could definitely use some motivation and inspiration for all of my needed revisions. Kristen Browning

Leslee Anne Hewson said...

Hi Meg,I'll be there. Looking forward to it.

Unknown said...

Thanks Meg. Count me in!

Unknown said...

Count me in! Looking forward to it!

JEN Garrett said...

Ready to revise!

Michelle said...

I need to get my manuscripts together. I'm in.

TykeHiker said...

Can't wait. . .this is just what I need!

Judy Rubin said...

I look forward to revisiting and revising old friends.

Jacqueline Skien said...

Count me in!

cantsing (aka Val McPherson) said...

I'm ready! Good for you for helping us all so much. Sent this on to my Picture Book Critique Group. ; ) v-

Anonymous said...

Pick me!!!

Kelly Rice Schmitt said...

I'm in. Thank you for hosting this!

Mary Worley said...

This is perfect timing for me! Looking forward to it.

Priya said...

Count me in ! Dusting off those old picture book stories.

Shirley Johnson said...

Looking forward to it.

Charlotte Dixon said...

Count me in! I am looking forward to the new year with some ReViMo :)

Sharon said...

Looking forward. I have several to revise.

darlene said...

I'm interested in joining!

Michael Karg said...

Thanks, Meg! I'm in.

Carrie Charley Brown said...

I'll need the extra motivation this year for sure! Thanks, Meg!

McMarshall said...

Count me in Meg, I love your ReViMo! Thanks for doing it again this year.

Unknown said...

Count me in! Last year was great. Thanks for doing it again.

Unknown said...

Count me in Meg! Looking forward to it! Therese Nagi

Unknown said...

I'm in! Can't wait to start revising.

Heather Pierce Stigall said...

Ready for year two! And perfect timing for me -- just what I need to get my butt in gear on a project or two that I really need to work on!

bnkupetz said...

Thanks, Meg. It's just what I need and the timing is perfect. I'll be there!

bnkupetz said...

Thanks, Meg. It's just what I need and the timing is perfect. I'll be there!

Manju Howard said...

Meg, Thank you for creating ReviMo 2016! The twibbon bug is cute. And I really need revise way too many PBs.

Lindsay H. Metcalf said...

I am looking forward to this! Thank you for all the hard work, Meg!

Kristen Schroeder said...

ReviMo is coming at the perfect time. Looking forward to it! Kristen Schroeder

Anonymous said...

This is just what I need for the new year Meg! thank you so much. :)

Dee Knabb said...

Yes, I want to join.

Unknown said...

This is the perfect challenge to start 2016 in the right direction. Thank you!

Jarm Del Boccio said...

I'd love to join you. I have a ton of stories to revise!

sharalyn said...

I have pb manuscripts that need revising so I'd better get to work.

suetwiggsbooks said...

I hate google but I want to do this so 2nd try

Kirsti Call said...

I definitely need this challenge! Thank you Meg!

Kathy Halsey said...

I am in. I have several things that need serious help.

Unknown said...

I am in with and have my inspiration antenna on! Thanks so much!

Joanne Sher said...

ABSOLUTELY in. Thanks again, Meg, for doing this!

Annie Bailey said...

I'm in and looking forward to it!

Debbie Moeller said...

Sounds like a great way to jump start my writing for the year. I'm in. Thanks!

Vivian Kirkfield said...

Did someone say revision? That's my middle name, you know. :) Thanks, Meg...I'm definitely on board...what a great way to keep on track for 2016!

Rosemary Basham said...

I'm in!

Lori A said...

I'd love to give this a try. Thanks, Meg!

mona said...

Oh, yes please. Count me in!

Beth Gallagher said...

Looking forward to it! :)

Carrie Finison said...

I have some stories that need revving up. I'm in!

Susan Cabael said...

Get me revved up for revisions! I've got a stack of manuscripts to tackle.

Shannon M. Marrs said...

I'm in :)

Bethany Roberts said...

Lots of revising ahead! All inspiration welcome!

Joanne Roberts said...

LOVE ReviMo! Looking forward to serious revision. I have an ambitious list this year. Thanks for hosting it again. See you all in two weeks.

Unknown said...

Count me in! This will be my second year. Hoping to make this year the one that counts!

Rebecca Sheraton said...

Love to participate

Elaine Kiely Kearns said...

I can't wait! YAY Meg!!!!

Stacy S. Jensen said...

Ready to revise! Thanks for the jumpstart in the new year.

Robyn Campbell said...

Me, me, me. Raring to go. Thanks, Meggers.

Allison Donohue said...

Sounds fun! I'm in.

Lydia Lukidis said...

I'd like to participate as well! Thanks....

Unknown said...

I'd love to join. I have tons of revisions to do.

Anonymous said...

My manuscripts rejoice at this opportunity!They're also giving me the "stank eye" for letting them pile up.

Unknown said...

Thanks for the motivation- count me in!

Ashley said...

I can't wait! Count me in!

Tanya Konerman said...

I'm in again...need to do lots of revising!

Louann Mattes Brown said...

I'm in! Anything to keep my BIC.

Tara O said...

I'm in!

Jodelle Brohard said...

This will be a great way to start off 2016!

Traci Sorell said...

I'm ready!!

kevan atteberry said...

I'm going to give it a go!

Unknown said...

Sounds amazing!

Kathy Doherty said...

READY! Can't wait to begin!

Sandy Lowe said...

This is exactly what I need. Looking forward to it!

Anonymous said...

I need this. Thanks!

Mary Worley said...

Count me in! 2016 is going to be the year of revising.

Katey Howes said...

I'm in! There are 3, maybe 4 PB ms I need to rework right now. Glad for the motivation!

Susan Zonca said...

Ready for my workout!

Janie said...

Me too! Just the dance I need to do.

Unknown said...

Here we go 2016! Let's get off to a great start with revising those pictures books we have stuffed in our drawers!

Unknown said...

Looking forward to it!

Ginger said...

Sounds great! Count me in.

Margaret G. said...

I'm in! Looking forward to it.

AJ Irving said...

Can't wait!

Kelly Vavala said...

Count me in!! Looking forward to a New Year...new inspiration!!

LJ Moz said...

BIC . . . This writer is ready!

Carrie Burrows said...

I'm in!!!

Unknown said...

I'm ready!

Anonymous said...

Why cant I find a place to add a comment here so that I can join?

Debbie Faith Mickelson said...

Yay! I'll be ready.

Debbie Faith Mickelson said...

Yay! I'll be ready.

colsfinn said...

Please include me - thanks

Sharon Giltrow said...

ready and ready --- Sharon Giltrow

Linda A. said...

Let's do this! And thanks keeping this going!

Jim Chaize said...

A revising we will go.

Ellen L. Ramsey said...

Looking forward to revising!

Alison Goldberg said...

Looking forward!!

lisa said...

I'm in Meg. I'll make the time! Thanks!

Debbi said...

Thanks for doing this!

Kathy Halsey said...

I am ready to start 2016 and revise!

Alayne Kay Christian said...

Yep, I'm good to go! Thanks Meg.

Unknown said...

Meg thanks for organizing us! Looking forward to revising in 2016!

Danielle Dufayet said...

I'm in too! Thank you and looking forward to the challenge and all the inspiration!

Heather Elizabeth said...

Sharpening my pencils and looking for my erasers!

jan godown annino said...

Appreciations Meg!

Cheers to all P.B. revisers in 2016!

Pat Miller said...

I'm pulling out my manuscripts from under the bed to be ready for revising.

Julene Kinser said...

Time to start a new writing year. Best of success, PB Writers.

Unknown said...

I really need this push! Thanks for hosting!

shirley johnson said...

Looking forward ti it!

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Gabrielle Copeland Schoeffield said...

Please include me....This is my first time participating!

Heather Cashman said...

I'd love to join in! Thanks Meg.

Vivian Kirkfield said...

No doubt about it, Meg...I'm ready to participate!!!!

Kirsten said...

I'm in!!

Mary Warth said...

Thanks Meg! I'm ready to revise.

Tracy said...

I can't wait! :)

Denise Engle said...

Very excited to get started! This is my second year, Meg!

Margaret Flint Suter said...

Ok, I am in, finally found the place to speak up!!

Unknown said...

This is just what I need to motivate me, Meg! Now, do you have one for dieting?

Heather Ayris Burnell said...

I have so much revising to do. I'm in!

Momomma said...

Have manuscripts that need help and a new picture book idea smoldering. Sign me up!

rena traxel said...

I'm not sure how much time I'll have. I'm in! Thanks.

- Rena Traxel

Keila V. Dawson said...

I'm in. New Year resolution...check!

Beth Anderson said...

I'm in! A major January goal! Let's make it official!

Unknown said...

Doing it again!

Penny Parker Klostermann said...

I'm in, too! Thanks, Meg.

Unknown said...

First timer! Count me in:)

Kathy v said...

I'm in.

CarolineFrye.blogspot.com said...

I'm in, Meg! I have several projects lined up, and I can't wait to get started:)

Laura K Zimmermann said...

Count me in! :)

Andria Warmflash Rosenbaum said...

Sounds like fun. Add me too, Meg. Thanks!

Gma Nina said...

Hi, I definitely need to participate. Glad to be here.

Cheryl Secomb said...

Hi Meg,

Count me in. :) Thanks for doing this!

Unknown said...

I'm in and so excited!

Rebecca Fleishman said...

Thank you rebecca fleishman

Renata Wurster said...

I'm in!

Val McCammon said...

Val McCammon is ready to revise!

Sue Bradford Edwards said...

Count me in!

Wanderer said...

What a great idea. I'm in.

Debbie Moeller said...

I'm in!

Rachel Stones said...

Wahoo! Count me in. :)

Donna Rossman said...

I'm ready! Many thanks, Meg!!!!! :)

Beverley Baird said...

I'm in as well!

Diane Landy said...

Hi Meg,
Thanks for kicking off the new year with a rewarding challenge.
Here's to making our submission dreams comes true... cheers!

Donna L Martin said...

This is my first year participating and have about 15 PB manuscripts with editorial critique suggestions I'm eager to put into place through revisions...

Unknown said...

I'm in. Gonna give it my best. Thanks, Meg!

Unknown said...

Count me in! Thanks, Meg. -Amy Smith

Susanne Whitehouse said...

I'm in! Time to dust off some old manuscripts and give them some love!

Pam said...

Pam Courtney here saying, Let's get ready to Revise!

Marcie said...

I love revision. I'm in.

Jaclyn Kruzie said...

Wow, do I need this! Let's revise homefries - Jaclyn Kruzie

Shoreline Coaching said...

Noel Csermak - Great way to start the New Year off right! Ready to revise.

Lisa Katzenberger said...

Addicted to these challenges! Love this.

ShereenS said...

I'd love to participate.

Anne Bielby said...

Ready to revise!

Debbie LaCroix said...

I'm in! Perfect timing. I'm in a funk.

Stephen Martin aka Catstephens said...

Rip roaring and ready to purrfect some tails

Ashley said...

Count me in! I can't wait!

Anonymous said...

Ready to rev!

Cathy Ballou Mealey

Cindy Williams Schrauben said...

I'm in! Cindy Williams Schrauben. Let's do this!

Denise Engle said...

I'm ready!!!

Myrna Foster said...

Myrna Foster

DebbieL said...

I'm in!

Maria Bostian said...

I'd like to join in the fun!

Maria Bostian said...

I'd like to join in the fun!

Karen said...

Looking forward to some revision magic!

Ellen said...

I've got a stack sitting here begging for revision. Thanks!

Claire O'Brien said...

This is me reporting for duty, thanks

Unknown said...

Just the motivation I need!

Andrea Mack said...

Ooh, I love revising! I'm in!

janet smart said...

Count me in! I love and need to revise, Janet Smart.

Louann Mattes Brown said...

I'm in! Don't love revising, but maybe I'll learn to.

Lauren Kerstein said...

Count me in! Thank you!

Kelly Klose said...

Sounds like fun! Thank you for putting this together!

Nata Cynthia Artistadonna said...

I'd love to participate ��. Nata Romeo

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