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Fall Writing Frenzy 2022: The Shimmery Sidewalk

A short story for Halloween for kids Continue reading Fall Writing Frenzy 2022: The Shimmery Sidewalk

dinatowbinOctober 3, 20222 Comments
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Fall Writing Frenzy

#FallWritingFrenzy 2021 contest where you select a photo and write a 200-word children’s story about it. Continue reading Fall Writing Frenzy

dinatowbinOctober 3, 2021October 3, 202112 Comments
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SCBWI Summer Conference and PB Summit 2021 Open for Early Registration!

Early bird registration is now open for both the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Summer Conference, the Big 5-Oh, July 29-Aug 2, 2021, and the 2021 Picture Book Summit on October 2, 2021. Continue reading SCBWI Summer Conference and PB Summit 2021 Open for Early Registration!

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‘O Lucky Month o’ May!

I must have found a (virtual) four-leaf clover because May has been my lucky month! And it’s not over yet. Between winning picture books and having two Haikus published, to entering an exciting contest, May is full of luck that just won’t quit. Continue reading ‘O Lucky Month o’ May!

dinatowbinMay 28, 2021May 27, 20213 Comments
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It’s Time for the Spring Fling Kidlit Contest!

This fun contest is to write a story for kids 12 and under with a 150 word limit using a GIF as your inspiration. You can find more info here. My 143-word story was inspired by an ice cream gif. I placed it at the end so as not to spoil the surprise! Enjoy! Continue reading It’s Time for the Spring Fling Kidlit Contest!

dinatowbinApril 3, 20214 Comments
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Spring Haiku Today

Happy to have another Haiku on the Asahi Haikuist site today! Continue reading Spring Haiku Today

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TIME FOR THE #50PRECIOUSWORDS KIDLIT CONTEST

This is the fifth year that Vivian Kirkfield has run this contest. Contestants write a story appropriate for kids ages 12 or under, that has a total word count of 50 or less. This year it looks like there are upwards of 700 entries (one/person). Here’s mine. Continue reading TIME FOR THE #50PRECIOUSWORDS KIDLIT CONTEST

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6th Annual Valentiny Contest

Here’s my entry for the 6th Annual Valentiny Contest hosted by Susanna Hill. Continue reading 6th Annual Valentiny Contest

dinatowbinFebruary 14, 2021February 17, 20219 Comments
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The Holiday Helper Contest

My entry about a holiday helper for Susanna Hill’s 10th Annual Holiday Contest. Continue reading The Holiday Helper Contest

dinatowbinDecember 9, 20208 Comments
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Boooo! Halloweensie Contest!

It’s time for the 10th Annual Halloweensie Contest! Here’s my entry. 100 words for kids, using skeleton, creep and mask. Continue reading Boooo! Halloweensie Contest!

dinatowbinOctober 30, 202012 Comments

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