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Rhyme Doctors
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Eileen Meyer, Michelle Schaub, Patricia Toht. Three authors of rhyming picture books and poetry collections. We use our 20+ years of experience to critique and coach kidlit writers who prefer to write in rhyme. SCBWI. www.rhymedoctors.com
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The Rhyme Doctors love to share seasonal rhyming and lyrical books. Read about these three beauties in this week's House Calls blog -- www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls/...
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November 21, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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Thinking of writing a children's picture book in rhyme? Check out these tips from me and the other @rhymedoctors.bsky.social on this @writeforkids.bsky.social instructor spotlight. writeforkids.online/instructor-s... @patriciatoht.bsky.social
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Instructor Spotlight: The Rhyme Doctors on Meter, Types of Rhyme & More - Write For Kids
Michelle Schaub and Eileen Meyer of the Rhyme Doctors talk about why understanding meter is so important, how different types of stories require different rhyming styles, rhyme in nonfiction and how…
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November 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Thinking of writing a children's picture book in rhyme? Check out these tips from me and the other @rhymedoctors.bsky.social on this @writeforkids.bsky.social instructor spotlight. writeforkids.online/instructor-s... @patriciatoht.bsky.social
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Instructor Spotlight: The Rhyme Doctors on Meter, Types of Rhyme & More - Write For Kids
Michelle Schaub and Eileen Meyer of the Rhyme Doctors talk about why understanding meter is so important, how different types of stories require different rhyming styles, rhyme in nonfiction and how…
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November 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Who knew? The Rhyme Doctors love non-rhyming books too! On this HOUSE CALLS post we look at two prose picture books by @katievenit.bsky.social and @nessadeeart.bsky.social that have a lot of poetic appeal! www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls
November 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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To discover more about the Rhyme Doctors, check out this interview with Write for Kids. (Look for the discount on our first workshop recording, too!)
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Instructor Spotlight: The Rhyme Doctors on Meter, Types of Rhyme & More - Write For Kids
Michelle Schaub and Eileen Meyer of the Rhyme Doctors talk about why understanding meter is so important, how different types of stories require different rhyming styles, rhyme in nonfiction and how t...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Puzzling together a rhyming picture book? Having trouble making the pieces fit? The Rhyme Doctors can help!

Check out our services at www.rhymedoctors.com
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November 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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The Rhyme Doctors wish you lots of sweet treats both on and off the page this Halloween! Happy writing and happy rhyming! www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social
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October 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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The Rhyme Doctors can help transform your rhyming or lyrical children's picture book from scary to spook-tacular with our expert critiques. Learn more: rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social
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October 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Is your rhyming or lyrical pb missing that spark? A Rhyme Doctors' critique is just what you need to light up your story and rhyme! Check out our expert editorial services: www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social
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October 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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On today's post we dig deeper into crafting HAIKU poems and celebrating them in Kidlit books!
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October 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Feeling tangled up when trying to rhyme? Our expert critiques of rhyming and lyrical kidlit picture books will help your story flow. Don't frighten agents and editors, excite them w a Rhyme Doctors' critique! rhymedoctors.com
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October 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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No tricks, only treats when you sign up for Rhyme Doc's HOUSE CALLS. Monthly tips and mentor texts to help you become a better writer of rhyming and lyrical picture books. www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social
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October 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Looking for fright-free feedback on your rhyming or lyrical kidlit picture book? Rhyme Doctors critiques are constructive, encouraging, and focused on story, rhyme and rhythm. www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social
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October 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Happy October! Struggling with scansion? A Rhyme Doctors' critique will help your rhyme and meter FALL into place! Check out our editorial services for rhyming and lyrical picture books: www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social
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October 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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September 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Is your rhyming PB project not quite MEASURING up?
We're here to help! Check out critique services at RhymeDoctors.com and let us assist!
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September 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Today on the HOUSE CALLS blog, we take a look at three rhyming picture books to savor as we fall into autumn. 🍂📗
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September 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Fall is in the air! Here's a handy checklist--be sure to reach out to the Rhyme Doctors for expert critiques at RhymeDoctors.com
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September 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Football is back . . . do you feel like you've run out of plays & are tossing a "Hail Mary" pass with your rhyming PB project? The Rhyme Docs are here to huddle with YOU!
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September 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Today on the Rhyme Doctors HOUSE CALLS- rhyming back-to-school picture books and the meters that make them work! www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls/... @patriciatoht.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Does back-to-school time mean back-to-writing time for you?
If you write rhyming picture books, the Rhyme Doctors offer comprehensive critiques to help you get that manuscript moving!
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August 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Readers love rhyming picture books! But the pieces need to add up -- stellar story, marvelous meter, and really good rhymes.
If you write in rhyme, we can help you make your manuscript shine! www.rhymedoctors.com
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The New York Times best selling picture books list for the week of Aug 10, 2025, with a link the the Rhyme Doctors, who help authors polish rhyming picture book manuscripts.
August 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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For National Ice Cream Day the Rhyme Doctors have a delicious challenge. Finish this rhyme: ‘My ice cream’s cold, my cone is tall…’"
Respond with your sweet rhyme. www.rhymedoctors.com
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July 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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A Rhyme Doctors' reminder: it takes A LOT of revision to get the lines in a rhyming picture book to sing. We can help! Check out our critique services at www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social

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July 15, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Children's book writers, feeling that summer writing flu? Schedule a manuscript check up with the RHYME DOCTORS. We'll get your rhyming or lyrical picture book in tip top shape! www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social
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July 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM