ReviMo Starts Tomorrow! Meg Miller - ReviMo and Revision Links GALORE

Saturday, January 11, 2014

ReviMo starts TOMORROW. I hope you are registered (registration here, closes at midnight) and primed to REVISE!


Below is a little gift, from me to you. I hope it will inspire many revisions!

Download or print for future use!

Recap of the ReviMo Rules:
You must (to be eligible for prizes):
1. Register (here). Registration closes at midnight CST 1/11/14.
2. Each day you REVISE (you are on the honor system!) January 12-18th and COMMENT on the day's post, you may enter the Rafflecopter giveaway. January 19th, I will have a separate Rafflecopter giveaway for those people who have revised 5+ days.
3. 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 research and DELVE DEEP! Let's rip our MS apart and put together a best seller! *Fingers crossed*










Wordy Bird, "What’s wrong with my picture book text?" http://cleverbirdy.blogspot.com/2013/12/whats-wrong-with-my-picture-book-text.html

Mem Fox, author of Goodnight, Sleep Tight and Yoo-Hoo, Ladybug!, "20 Dos and Don'ts," http://memfox.com/for-writers-hints/for-writers-20-dos-and-20-donts/

Ame Dyckman, author of BOY+BOT and Tea Party Rules, on how to cut down PB word count! http://writeroutine.blogspot.com/2012/10/wriwopi-ame-dyckman-and-bot-astic-give.html

Linda Ashman, author of Rain and Peace, Baby, "Rhyme Clinic," http://susannahill.blogspot.com/2013/12/rhyme-clinic-with-linda-ashman.html
"Beyond the Bad Beginning," http://www.juliehedlund.com/linda-ashman-november-12-x-12-featured-author/ 

Corey Rosen Schwartz, author of Three Ninja Pigs and Goldi Rocks and the Three Bears, "How to Get a Black Belt in Rhyme," http://www.juliehedlund.com/corey-schwartz-august-12-x-12-featured-author/

Alayne Kay Christian, author of Butterfly Kisses, "Revising or Polishing Your Picture Book Manuscript," http://alaynekaychristian.wordpress.com/2014/01/06/revising-or-polishing-your-picure-book-manuscript/

Iza Trapani, author of Haunted Party and Rufus and Friends - School Days, "Rhythm and Pattern in a Picture Book," http://blog.janicehardy.com/2012/05/guest-author-iza-trapani-rhythm-and.html

Readability Calculator, http://www.online-utility.org/english/readability_test_and_improve.jsp

What's your favorite blog post on revision?

Feeling bold? How about a Picture Book Dummy?

One way to help see story problems is to make a picture book dummy. If you are like me, this process is much more daunting than it should be.

Take 8 sheets of paper. Fold in half. Staple (outside with regular staple; in the middle if you are a nerd and have a long arm stapler – GUILTY!).  Et voilĂ !








Tara Lazar, "Picture Book Dummy, Picture Book Construction: Know Your Layout," http://taralazar.com/2009/02/22/picture-book-construction-know-your-layout/

Debbie Ridpath Ohi, "Writing and Illustrating a Book for Simon & Schuster," http://inkygirl.com/inkygirl-main/2012/5/15/writing-illustrating-a-picture-book-for-simon-schuster-books.html


Have you made a PB dummy before, was it helpful?








Meg aspires to be an agented, published children's book author. It's one of her goals for 2014, so it's on like DONKEY KONG publishing world! She has two kiddos, Peep 4 and Speed 2 (nicknames!) who inspire many story ideas and keep her laughing.
 



To find out more about Meg and ReviMo, click here to read Elaine Kiely Kearns interview.

"Writing has so much to give, so much to teach, so many surprises. That thing you had to force yourself to do — the actual act of writing — turns out to be the best part."
-- Anne Lamott "Bird by Bird"

"There isn't really much to say regarding my literary career. It has been made up of two elements: 'hard work' and 'stick to it.'" -- L.M. Montgomery

34 comments :

Lisa Connors said...

It's like you're right here in my office space! Thanks for doing all this, I'm excited!

MegMillerWrites said...

haha! It's creeping me out having a video of myself in the world, but I'm going to leave it. *gulp* Of course!! So glad you're revising with me!! :D

Joanne Sher said...

Oh o OH - these look fabulous!! Can't wait to dig in (wish I could this second LOL). Thanks for all the work!

julierowanzoch said...

I LOVE your sweet voice!Thanks for the grand effort of pulling all this together, Meg! Very excited!

Pamela Courtney said...

Oh...my...goodnesss! Links for revisions! Help with rhyme! What an ocean of resources!! This is just amazing! You ROCK! Thank you so much.

Cathy C. Hall said...

I'm running out of space to stick all the stuff I've printed out! (But thanks SO much, Meg! What Pamela Courtney says goes for me, too!) :-)

Damon Dean said...

Ann Lamott said it..."the thing you force yourself to do..." I've found that it is true, that is usually the best part. That's what I'm expecting next week. Love it. This post, Meg, is a KEEPER forever.

Damon Dean said...

LOVE the video too! So fun to hear your voice...and heart.

Jennifer Kirkeby said...

Yay! Thanks for the great info, Meg! I'm inspired and READY!

Joanne Roberts said...

Wow! So many great resources and links, and the week hasn't technically started yet. Thanks, Meg.

disqus_xkUvROpuwp said...

And disqus hate me. Sigh.

disqus_xkUvROpuwp said...

Loved it, Meg! You sound so sweet. :)

Sue Frye said...

This all looks tantalizing, Meg! I can't wait!!

Cecilia Clark said...

all geared up at 5.51pm Sunday but you sleepy head northerns are still snuffling in your pillows. The time tyranny of separate hemispheres. chuckle

Cathy Mealey said...

Wow! Great list of revising resources for us to consult - all tied up in one spot with a pretty little bow on top. Thank you!

Charlotte Dixon said...

Thank you, Meg, for these great resources to help us on our way. I am so excited about this!

MegMillerWrites said...

Yay! I'm glad Charlotte! Happy revising! :D

MegMillerWrites said...

You're most welcome! Enjoy! :D Hope they fuel lots of revisions.

MegMillerWrites said...

I've set tomorrow's post earlier for you Cecilia! You early reviser you! :D

MegMillerWrites said...

Yay!!! Enjoy Sue! Happy revising!

MegMillerWrites said...

Hooray! Enjoy my friend! Disqus hated me for a long time too. I'm not entirely sure why I added it. Grrr. Good luck lady. :D

MegMillerWrites said...

You're so welcome Sharon! Enjoy and happy revising!

MegMillerWrites said...

You're so welcome! Enjoy enjoy! May they fuel many revisions!!

MegMillerWrites said...

Go Jennifer go!! You're so welcome! Hope you get lots of revising mojo! :D

MegMillerWrites said...

Aww, thanks Damon! Isn't it ridiculous! My voice makes me cringe, but it was actually fun making a video. I might do another some . . . Year. :D Happy revising!

MegMillerWrites said...

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed. May it bring you much revision mojo!!!

MegMillerWrites said...

haha! I completely understand. I actually had a longer list, can you believe it. It seemed slightly insane so I deleted some. :D Happy revising!

MegMillerWrites said...

Happy revising sweet Teresa! Thanks for popping by! :D

MegMillerWrites said...

You're SO welcome!! Enjoy enjoy and happy revising! :D

MegMillerWrites said...

Isn't it hilarious!? In my head I'm much tougher. I hear my own voice and I about fall over. You're so Welcome! Thanks for joining me and HAPPY revising!!!!

MegMillerWrites said...

Absolutely!! Enjoy enjoy and happy revising! :D

MegMillerWrites said...

YOU are sweet! My voice is silly, but thank you friend! :D

Cecilia Clark said...

thank you Meg, living on the bottom part of the world makes it a challenge to be patient. I am so unable to find the words for how important this year is going to be for me and excited does not seem to be enough of a word. Thank you so much for making it easier for me to work in the daylight. grin

Nata ArtistaDonna said...

Meg! I am loving your blog! your posts are amazing :)