LizRiceWrites
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Writer- current project is a contemporary middle grade novel in verse. I'm always working on picture books. The beach is my happy place.
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It's December! Let's look back at 2025 and take inventory of everything we've accomplished! open.substack.com/pub/saraharo...
Happy December!
Let's get ready to set goals
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December 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
It's December! Let's look back at 2025 and take inventory of everything we've accomplished! open.substack.com/pub/saraharo...
"In conversation you can use timing, a look, an inflection. But on the page all you have is commas, dashes, the amount of syllables in a word. When I write, I read everything out loud to get the right rhythm."--- Fran Lebowitz
November 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
"In conversation you can use timing, a look, an inflection. But on the page all you have is commas, dashes, the amount of syllables in a word. When I write, I read everything out loud to get the right rhythm."--- Fran Lebowitz
I take action on my creative ideas.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I take action on my creative ideas.
I can write anywhere, anytime.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
I can write anywhere, anytime.
“I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn.” — Anne Frank
November 29, 2025 at 12:15 PM
“I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn.” — Anne Frank
I release the need to understand intellectually the creative process of writing stories. Instead, I devote myself to the experience of it. #Writers #AmWriting #KidlitWriter #WritingLife
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November 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I release the need to understand intellectually the creative process of writing stories. Instead, I devote myself to the experience of it. #Writers #AmWriting #KidlitWriter #WritingLife
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THANK YOU for reading!!!!!
THANK YOU for reading!!!!!
The Gratitude Post
Feeling lucky
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November 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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THANK YOU for reading!!!!!
THANK YOU for reading!!!!!
“The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter — it’s the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.” — Mark Twain
November 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
“The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter — it’s the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.” — Mark Twain
I have the courage to write. I have the courage to show my work, voice my ideas, to be vulnerable, to put myself out there, take risks, make mistakes, fail, endure disappointment — and to put myself out there and try again.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I have the courage to write. I have the courage to show my work, voice my ideas, to be vulnerable, to put myself out there, take risks, make mistakes, fail, endure disappointment — and to put myself out there and try again.
"Writing is like driving a car at night. You can only see as far as the headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way." ~~~ E.L. Doctorow
November 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
"Writing is like driving a car at night. You can only see as far as the headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way." ~~~ E.L. Doctorow
I write joyfully. I work with ease. I release struggle. My body and my mind work for me, not the other way around. #ThisWriter'sLife #Writers #AmWriting #KidLitWriter
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November 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I write joyfully. I work with ease. I release struggle. My body and my mind work for me, not the other way around. #ThisWriter'sLife #Writers #AmWriting #KidLitWriter
"Write what you really think and mean, not what you think you should think and not what you thought you would think and not what you hope it will mean, but what is really authentic and true." --Susan Orlean #Write #AmRiting #KidLitWriter
November 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
"Write what you really think and mean, not what you think you should think and not what you thought you would think and not what you hope it will mean, but what is really authentic and true." --Susan Orlean #Write #AmRiting #KidLitWriter
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November 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Making Connections
Guest post by Sara Schacter
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November 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Easy to implement #writing craft edits that will immediately improve your WIP (from a pro #betareader):
1. Know your "glitter" words. Everyone has words they overuse in their prose (and they get literally everywhere). CTRL+F your glitter words and cut them where possible. (1/7)
1. Know your "glitter" words. Everyone has words they overuse in their prose (and they get literally everywhere). CTRL+F your glitter words and cut them where possible. (1/7)
November 14, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Easy to implement #writing craft edits that will immediately improve your WIP (from a pro #betareader):
1. Know your "glitter" words. Everyone has words they overuse in their prose (and they get literally everywhere). CTRL+F your glitter words and cut them where possible. (1/7)
1. Know your "glitter" words. Everyone has words they overuse in their prose (and they get literally everywhere). CTRL+F your glitter words and cut them where possible. (1/7)
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Friends, I've gotten A TON of private mail in response to today's newsletter and word count for new MG novels. If anyone out there wants to add their thoughts, please do!
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When the body says no
Slowing down and staying home
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November 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Friends, I've gotten A TON of private mail in response to today's newsletter and word count for new MG novels. If anyone out there wants to add their thoughts, please do!
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My best effort will lead to desired results; I can and will continue to grow.
November 6, 2025 at 2:23 AM
My best effort will lead to desired results; I can and will continue to grow.
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It's FREE!
It's FUN!
You'll get writing done!!!
You'll find community!!!
It's FUN!
You'll get writing done!!!
You'll find community!!!
November 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It's FREE!
It's FUN!
You'll get writing done!!!
You'll find community!!!
It's FUN!
You'll get writing done!!!
You'll find community!!!
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Calling #parents and #teachers! 📣
We desperately need WRITING SUBMISSIONS for Issue 8: Air! 🌪️
Please send us work from 5-13 y/o creatives by 11/14 for consideration. Our mentors can't wait to spotlight young talent. Keep shining! ✨
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#kidlit #emag #writers
We desperately need WRITING SUBMISSIONS for Issue 8: Air! 🌪️
Please send us work from 5-13 y/o creatives by 11/14 for consideration. Our mentors can't wait to spotlight young talent. Keep shining! ✨
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#kidlit #emag #writers
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November 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
“You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.”
― Madeleine L'Engle
― Madeleine L'Engle
November 4, 2025 at 12:13 AM
“You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.”
― Madeleine L'Engle
― Madeleine L'Engle
I am a great writer with a great talent for re-envisioning my work until it feels right.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I am a great writer with a great talent for re-envisioning my work until it feels right.
nd by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt. ~Sylvia Plath
November 3, 2025 at 12:43 AM
nd by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt. ~Sylvia Plath
The best way to improve my writing skills is to read, write, rewrite, repeat. #WritingLife #Writers #AmWriting #KidLitWriter #WritingAffirmations
a cartoon character is holding a book and says this is gonna be the best book ever
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November 3, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The best way to improve my writing skills is to read, write, rewrite, repeat. #WritingLife #Writers #AmWriting #KidLitWriter #WritingAffirmations
"It is impossible to discourage the real writers -- they don't give a damn what you say, they're going to write." --Sinclair Lewis
October 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM
"It is impossible to discourage the real writers -- they don't give a damn what you say, they're going to write." --Sinclair Lewis