My longtime critique partner, Louise Aamodt (aka Lou), is featured on the STORYSTORM blog by author Tara Lazar on January 24, 2023. I’m so thrilled Lou is being recognized for all her hard work. She is a prolific writer, full-time teacher, environmental activist, and an all-around fabulous person. Lou’s post today focuses on how to make time for your writing (or even illustrating). We are all busy, but the trick is to carve out time to make room for your writing career. Storystorm is a picture book writing challenge founded by author Tara Lazar. Participants brainstorm as many picture ideas in the month of January.
Louse Aamodt’s debut picture book, A FOREST BEGINS ANEW, illustrated by Elly MacKay and published by Astra Young Readers, rolls out in 2025. I was honored to critique this story and I know you are going to love it as much as I do!