Don your thinking caps. . .PiBoIdMo is about to begin!

The month of November has slid into view once again. And for a writer, that means challenges.  And plenty of them!  There is of course, the ever popular NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), and more recently added: NaNonFiWriMo (National Non-Fiction Writing Month).

PiBoIdMo

But for those of us who write for children, PiBoIdMo (Picture Book Idea Month) is the way to go.  This will be my third year to participate, and to tell the truth, I almost declined the opportunity. I have so much on my plate already. We are home educating our two HS seniors, one of whom is preparing for college next year!

So, what is PiBoIdMo?  A fun challenge; certainly easier to accomplish than a 50,000 word novel. (I applaud anyone who is even attempting to write a novel in one month!) The goal is to come up with 30 picture book ideas in one month. 

It could be as simple as a title, or as complicated as a basic plot. . .the choice is up to you. Whatever inspires you for the day.  Now, don't worry.  Each day Tara Lazar will post an entry from a published author who will help you towards your goal.  And what's more, if you can't think of an idea for a few days, you are allowed to pick them up anytime during the month.  An idea a day? Great! Seven ideas all in one day, or more than 30 at the end of the month?  That's even better!  Whatever works.

Are you ready for the challenge?  If so, you have until November 7th to sign up HERE. Any questions will be answered at that link. Not only do you come up with 30 new ideas that you can transform into manuscripts, but there are PRIZES, too! Can you beat that??

To fill up your "think tank" check out Tara's list of 400 things kids love HERE.

Will you be joining us in 2013??