You got this—and I got you!
I booked a coaching session with Deb Lund, hoping she might be able to help me break through a creative block. Not only did I come away from the session with a plethora of ideas for dealing with the fierce "inner critic" that has plagued me for years, but I now feel empowered to show more compassion for myself in all areas of my life. Thank you, Deb, for gifting me with the attitude adjustment I so desperately needed.
Helen Landalf, author
We're in this together!
Wow! Whoda thunkit! Thanks, Deb Lund, for the wonderful inspiration… As soon as our conversation began I knew I could be myself and not hide behind a wall of self-protectiveness. I felt like we've known one another all our lives… Anyone looking for coaching… NEEDS to look her up!
Rene Aube, author
The kidlit creativity coach
Why KidLit? Because kids' books inform, inspire, and encourage lifelong learning and empathy. KidLit creators support kids and teachers, the people I've always supported.
I'm kid LIT:
- LIT up by the kids, teachers, and writers I teach
- LIT up by creating kidlit
- LIT up by lighting up other kidlit creators
writing in rhyme?
So You Want to Rhyme...
Writing in rhyme is not easy. There’s more to it than ending with rhyming words. Writing about how to rhyme is never as effective as having someone work with you on a rhyming manuscript.
"But I heard you say you didn't want any rhyming manuscripts!" That's what I said to the editor who ended up publishing my first dinobooks.
"We all say that because all we get is bad rhyme!"
So many rhyming errors can easily fixed. Editors who know the difference between the best and "just okay" rhyming manuscripts don't always have or take the time to work with you to get it just right. They'll pass on it, and you may not know why. In a trip through your manuscript, I can help you understand much of what works and doesn't work so you have more tools to perfect both your rhythm and rhymes.
ON-THE-SPOT PICTURE BOOK RHYME TIME
A read-through with comments on what I see in the manuscript, on-the-spot, including an evaluation of the rhythm, rhyme, word choice, and more over Zoom or phone. I read your manuscript aloud (you have your own copy for taking notes) and discuss it on the spot. This can take 30-45 minutes, including time for questions, and you'll have plenty of material and ideas for revision. It's a blast—and effective!
On-the-Spot Picture Book Rhyme Time
A read-through of your manuscript with comments on rhyme, rhythm, word choice, and more