Over the last few months my writing time has been focused on novels (a work in progress and homework for class), but today I returned to the picture book that’s been *this* close to being finished for an embarrassingly long time. Fresh eyes and a change of pace did the trick. I chopped two more stanzas, bringing it down to a mere 20 (pretty reasonable for a 32-page book), and 849 words! I also managed to add a line where acrobats capture an evil clown with hula hoops. I must have been inspired by taking a circus class with my kids last week.
I may change my mind tomorrow, but at this moment I’m actually thinking I might be ready to start sending some queries. Of course, I’d absolutely love any last-minute test-readers. It only takes a few minutes to read — no novel-length commitment here! — and I’m not looking for line-by-line edits or anything. Any feedback at all is welcome. Any volunteers?
michelle heimburger 