I am honored to be the Featured Author for the month of October on Julie Hedlund’s 12 x 12 blog!
If you’re a picture book author or illustrator, I highly recommend joining the 12 x 12 Challenge. 12 x 12 stands for 12 picture books in 12 months. In other words, members are encouraged to write 12 picture book drafts, 1 per month, for an entire year. But there’s much more to it than that. 12 x 12 offers resources, webinars, a member forum, exclusive submission opportunities, and more for writers at all levels within a friendly and supportive online community.
“ALL 12 x 12 members get access to an amazing community of 750+ picture book writers at all levels from absolute beginner to multi-published. 12 x 12 offers motivation, support, and accountability to help you write more (LOTS more!) than you would on your own.”
~12 x 12 Website
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Lauri Fortino's Frog On A (B)Log 
Lauri, Congratulations on being featured author on 12×12 ! I am a silver member and enjoyed reading about your positive experience with Ripple Grove Press. 12 x12 is a great
resource and encouragement to aspiring children’s book writers. Thanks for your contribution!
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Thank you, Mary Jo! I tried to include as much information as I could without boring everyone. Hope I was successful. 🙂
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So thrilled for you, Lauri…you know how much I love 12×12 and encourage all picture book writers to participate in it. and it’s always such a joy to hear of the successes! Congrats and all good wishes for many more wonderful books. 🙂 😉
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Thank you, Vivian! So wish I had joined 12×12 from the start. It’s such a great motivator.
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Way to go, Lauri! I’m excited for you!
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Thank you, Sonja! 🙂
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Congratulations, Lauri! Sounds like a fun challenge!
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Well worth taking a look, Heather! Thanks for commenting!
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Congrats on 12 by 12, and sharing as ever, your generous information.
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Thanks so much, Sheila! Glad you found it helpful! 🙂
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How exciting, Lauri. Congratulations. It was lovely to read more about your publisher and the process involved. I wish you every success.
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Thank you, Norah! You’re a sweetheart! 🙂
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