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Dear Lucky Agent Writing Contest

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: April 08, 2010In: Writing TipsTags: agent, Children's Writer, fiction, FYI, Rita's StuffNo Comments

Hi Everybody, Here’s information about the current “Dear Lucky Agent” contest. Got a MG or Ya already completed? Why not enter it? Read more

Free Children’s Book Download – My Hippo Has the Hiccups

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: March 26, 2010In: UncategorizedTags: Children's Book, Children's Writer, ebooks, free, FYI, Rita's Stuff2 Comments

Hi Everybody, Do you like hippos? Have you ever had hiccups? Have you ever seen a hippo with the hiccups? For the answers to these and more questions, read on! Read more

“Dear Lucky Agent” Writing Competition

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: February 14, 2010In: Uncategorized, Writing TipsTags: Children's Writer, Rita's Stuff, Writing Contests, Writing OpportunitiesNo Comments

Hi Everybody, Just passing along a wonderful opportunity. The Guide to Literary Agents Blog (GLA) is hosting the second “Dear Lucky Agent” Contest, and you don’t want to mi... Read more

Shop til You Drop – African American Book List, Part 2

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: February 02, 2010In: Book Reviews, I'm Reading..., UncategorizedTags: African American Children's Books, African American history, Black History Month, Children's Writer, FYI, Rita's StuffNo Comments

Hi Everybody, We’re baaaaack! Back with a second wonderful list of books written by, for an about African Americans that you can add to your shopping list. Read more

Shop til You Drop – African American Book List, Part 1

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: January 30, 2010In: UncategorizedTags: African American Children's Books, African American history, African American Studies Book list, Black History Month, Children's Writer, FYI, Reading Book List, Rita's Stuff3 Comments

Hi Everybody, Black History Month is upon us, so I’m passing along this wonderful list of books by, for or about African Americans to add to your shopping list. Read more

Nickelodeon Wants Writers. Hurry!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: January 23, 2010In: Writing TipsTags: Children's Writer, Rita's Stuff, television writers, Writing OpportunitiesNo Comments

Hi Everybody, Here’s great news. Nickelodeon is looking for writers! Read more

Highlights for Children – Call for Entries!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: December 31, 2009In: UncategorizedTags: Children's Books, Children's Writer, creativity, FYI, Writing OpportunitiesNo Comments

Hi Everybody, Highlights for Children’s Magazine is sending out a call for entries in its 2010 Fiction Contest. Don’t miss out! Read more

Writer’s Treasure Chest!

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: December 08, 2009In: Writing TipsTags: Children's Writer, creativity, FYI, Rita's Stuff, self-starter2 Comments

Hi Everybody, I just had to stop through and share this wonderful treasure chest with you! Read more

A BOARD FOR CHRISTMAS…AND MAKE IT BLUE

Posted By: Rita Lorraineon: December 06, 2009In: Writing TipsTags: Children's Writer, creativity, FYI, Rita's Stuff, self-starter, Writing Opportunities, Writing TipsNo Comments

Hi Everyone, As promised, I’m stopping by to tell you about a wonderful resource for writers. It’s called The Children’s Writers & Illustrators Message Board—or the Blueboard, for short... Read more

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