by Adam Lehrhaupt & Ame Dyckman
Remember snarfing Cookie Crisp with your favorite stuffie and watching this guy—um, THESE guys on Sesame Street?
Yeah, our Moms wouldn’t let us have Cookie Crisp either—STILL bummed! But back to our point! These guys—
ADAM: “We have a point?”
AME: “’Course we have a point, Fuzzy! Now, pipe down! We’re in Narrative Mode!”
THESE GUYS were able to tackle ANY challenge!
Driving a car!
Spelling “CHEESE.”
Even PiBoIdMo.
ADAM: “The 2-Headed Monster did PiBoIdMo?”
AME: “TOTALLY! Under a PSEUDONYM.”
ADAM: “What pseudonym?”
AME: *whispers*
ADAM: “NO WAY!”
AME: “WAY!”
So now, on PiBoIdMo Day 19, when your lone little head’s probably feeling pretty crunchy—
AME (wistfully): “Like Cookie Crisp!”
ADAM: “AME! Who’s interrupting now?”
AME: “Um, wasn’t me! That was a typo.”
SO NOW, ON DAY 19, how do you make like our co-cranium Henson hero?
You just need an extra head!
Luckily, heads are everywhere! That friend you made at the SCBWI event has a head. Your kidlit pal on social media?
ADAM: “They MIGHT have a head.”
AME: “Yeah. Avatars can be confusing like that.”
And if your writer buddy’s a fellow PiBoIdMo-er, it’s quite likely their lone little head could use a bit of help by now, too.
So why not put your heads TOGETHER? Approach—
ADAM: “I’ll get the pointy scissors and the sewing kit!”
AME: “IDIOM! And you’re not allowed to use the pointy scissors! And you still owe my cat an apology.”
ADAM: “Who you callin’ an idiom?!”
APPROACH your prospective extra head carefully. We suggest this unique technique:
Ask them.
AME: “Just… ‘Wanna be my extra head?’”
ADAM: “Worked on you.”
AME: “So THAT’s how we happened! Always thought it was voodoo…”
ADAM (hides pins): “Don’t be silly.”
Once you’ve obtained your extra head—
ADAM: “Play Pok-A-Tok! Like the Mayans!”
AME: “Pok-A-Wha?”
ADAM: “Ancient Mesoamerican ball game. Occasionally played with heads.”
AME: “Surrender the keyboard. NOW!”
DO NOT remove your extra head from the body where it lives.
DO NOT bounce your extra head through a small stone hoop as ceremonial sport.
ADAM: “AW!”
DO use BOTH your heads to come up with new picture book ideas. How does a 2-Headed Monster do this? You can:
- hang out.
- call or Skype to chat.
- text. (We do this every 17 minutes.)
- use Google Docs. (This, too.)
- e-mail.
- practice your awesome psychic ability.
AME: “OW! Turn your psychic ability down! You’re LOUD!”
ADAM: “Sorry! I was excited. This is the good stuff.”
And what do you DO during these social interactions? Besides share festive beverages? You can:
- brainstorm ideas together. (They ARE your Brainstorm Buddy.)
- bounce those ideas off each other. (Gently.)
- laugh at the funny stuff.
- amp up the not-funny-yet stuff.
- layer ideas to strengthen them.
- share festive beverages.
ADAM: “We already said that.”
AME: “So nice, we said it twice. Like Duran Duran!”
Then, you simply write the idea into a story, edit a thousand times, get agent approval, survive Acquisitions and Contracts, edit another thousand times, get published, and promote like HECK! EASY PEASY!
And if you’re lucky, like we are, your extra head is right there for all of it, shouting in your ear (and to the masses): “Hey, YOU! Check out how RAD my extra head’s story is! And… STUFF!”
AME: “You’re THE BEST, Fuzzy!”
ADAM: “I know. Look! I even got you a present.”
AME: “COOKIE CRISP!” *NOM NOM NOM*
ADAM: “Uh, the cereal. NOT the fingers, please.”
AME: “Sorry. The SUGAR! It’s WORKING!”
ADAM: “QUICK! To the Writing Cave!”
AME: “And then, maybe a game of Pok-A-Tok. For you.”
BYE, EVERYBODY! HAPPY WRITING! And please let us know how your extra head search goes in the Comments below!
Adam Lehrhaupt (TOTALLY the right head!) is the award-winning author of WARNING: DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOK! and PLEASE, OPEN THIS BOOK! His next book, CHICKEN IN SPACE (illustrated by Shahar Kober; HarperCollins), blasts off May 17, 2016. Follow Adam: @Lehrhaupt.
Ame Dyckman (TOTALLY the left head!) is the award-winning author of BOY + BOT, TEA PARTY RULES, and WOLFIE THE BUNNY. Her next book, HORRIBLE BEAR! (illustrated by Zachariah OHora; Little, Brown), wakes from hibernation April 5, 2016. Follow Ame: @AmeDyckman.
PRIZES! Adam and Ame are donating a signed copy of PLEASE, OPEN THIS BOOK!, a signed copy of WOLFIE THE BUNNY… AND a picture book manuscript co-critique! Lunch and festive beverages—if you’re so inclined—included if you live near ’em! (They said they’ll even TRY not to squabble and throw lunch—THIS time.)
Leave a comment below to enter. One comment per person, please.
These prizes will be given away at the conclusion of PiBoIdMo. You are eligible for these prizes if:
- You have registered for PiBoIdMo.
- You have commented ONCE ONLY on today’s post.
- You have completed the PiBoIdMo challenge. (You will have to sign the PiBoIdMo Pledge at the end of the event.)
Good luck, everyone!
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November 19, 2015 at 9:53 am
Lyn Miller-Lachmann
This post had me laughing out loud, which is kinda embarrassing because I’m in a crowded airport terminal. Can’t take off soon enough! Anyway, thank you!
November 19, 2015 at 9:53 am
Andria Rosenbaum
You two make me hungry…for IDEAS! Thanks for the heads up 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 9:54 am
meganleewrites
Great idea! Wish I had a right head to help me (since I’m totally the left head). I feel like it’s harder to find a writing friend than it was to find my husband. The search continues!
November 19, 2015 at 9:55 am
Dionna
Are your heads always this agreeable?
November 19, 2015 at 9:55 am
kathalsey
Ame & Ada, even your names match for the extra head challenge! This post is so creative and fun to read! I’ve had several PiBoIdMo-ers help me w/my ideas. On day #19, an extra head helps.
November 19, 2015 at 9:55 am
K. Callard
OMG, I’m still giggling from this! Great idea – having a brainstorming buddy is the best. Just one question…what is Cookie Crisp?
November 19, 2015 at 9:55 am
deborahholtwilliams
And if you can’t get the whole head, an extra set of eyes is helpful, too! And a mouth to read out loud, and ears to listen for clunky meter, and a nose to sniff out stinkers!
November 19, 2015 at 9:57 am
Debra Shumaker
Too funny! Thanks!
November 19, 2015 at 9:57 am
tphumiruk
Ha ha! Very cute post. Thanking both of your heads for the encouragement! 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 9:57 am
Polly Renner
You two are the best two-headed buddies I know:> Congrats to both!
November 19, 2015 at 9:57 am
Melissa McDaniel
Thank you! But if you are mutually coming up with ideas, then whose idea is it? Could be a headache?!? 😛
November 19, 2015 at 9:59 am
katmaz2012
I have one head for ideas and one that says, that won’t work. Thanks for the creative starts today.
November 19, 2015 at 9:59 am
Michelle Fandrich
Oh my gosh – you guys are the best! Love this post! And love your books! (and exclamation points apparently!!!)
November 19, 2015 at 9:59 am
Pamela G. Jones
You’re a load of fun! Thanks for the morning giggles!
November 19, 2015 at 10:00 am
Ann Kelley
Mom wouldn’t buy us Cookie Crisp either. “It’s too full of sugar,” she said. 😦 But she did buy the “singing” cereal – Snap, Crackle, Pop and we’d dump spoonfuls of sugar on it. 🙂 Thanks for the post! Cheers!
November 19, 2015 at 10:01 am
Jacqueline
This is so funny–thanks for the early morning laughs! I love the idea of amping up the “not-funny-yet stuff” instead of deciding it’s not funny and tossing it.
November 19, 2015 at 10:02 am
Cathy Ballou Mealey
As Adam said “QUICK! To the Writing Cave!” You’ve inspired me this morning – thanks!
November 19, 2015 at 10:03 am
MaryLee Flannigan
Thank you for sharing and making me laugh 😀
November 19, 2015 at 10:03 am
taracreel
This was super entertaining…and a good reminder to get out of my loner cave. Thanks!
November 19, 2015 at 10:03 am
Katelyn Aronson
Nope, my mom never let me have Cookie Crisp, Cap’n Crunch, or Lucky Charms…is their a support group for the Sugary Crack-in-a-Box-Deprived? I grew up ok though…Wait a sec…I’m writing kids books. I never grew up! Sounds like you two haven’t either! Love that! Thanks Adam and Ame :).
November 19, 2015 at 10:04 am
Patricia Valdez
Great post! Thank you, both! 😄
November 19, 2015 at 10:06 am
Anna L. Russell
Kids love this. Thanks.
November 19, 2015 at 10:06 am
Jim Chaize
You are a two-headed hilarity team. I like the strategy too. Might be the most fun to read post ever. Thanks.
November 19, 2015 at 10:06 am
Mike Petrik
I need to find my extra head!
November 19, 2015 at 10:06 am
Carolyn Rohrbaugh
I do need an extra head or even two, if it were the two of you.
November 19, 2015 at 10:06 am
Jessica Nims
This made me smile. Thank you. 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 10:07 am
gweddle
Love this! Thank you!
November 19, 2015 at 10:08 am
Lynne Dempsey
Thanks for the fun and inspiring post! 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 10:09 am
Darlene Ivy
Those two people that are giggling and one step behind the rest of the aerobics class? We generate the BEST ideas! Come join us!
November 19, 2015 at 10:09 am
awflitter
Love the fun shared in this post, Adam and Ame, and I especially appreciate the need for the festive beverages! Thanks for the great suggestions!
November 19, 2015 at 10:10 am
Reena Balding
Thanks a lot for that, I loved reading it. Now, will your critique be written like that as well? I hope so!
November 19, 2015 at 10:11 am
Ashley Bohmer
I’m off to find my extra head!–Thanks for this wonderfully creative suggestion. 😎
November 19, 2015 at 10:11 am
Heidi Yates
Thank you for the fun post and suggestion of finding another head. My critique group has been a wonderful resource for bouncing ideas around. I’d love to find a local buddy though. Maybe through SCBWI. 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 10:11 am
Amanda Smith
What an utterly delightful post! A wonderful way to start a morning.
November 19, 2015 at 10:12 am
okeefemk
Thank you for this post! I love your work, Ame! I’ve given Boy + Bot as a gift on numerous occasions and also have a copy for myself 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 10:12 am
Rebecca Colby
Two heads are definitely better than one! Thanks for the fun post!
November 19, 2015 at 10:13 am
wfedan
What a creative post – so entertaining! Ha! Loved it!
November 19, 2015 at 10:13 am
loriannlevyholm
I brain storm with my junior high students…I haven’t tried it with adults. It could get crazy! Thank you for your funny post this morning.
November 19, 2015 at 10:13 am
Sharon Nix Jones
Gosh, how funny! I have been neglecting the other heads around me. It’s time to bounce some ideas off of them. (Not actually bounce the heads.)
November 19, 2015 at 10:15 am
Karen Kane
Love it!
November 19, 2015 at 10:16 am
Ame Dyckman
THANKS, guys! HAPPY it gave ya the giggles! Lessee… *LAUGHING* No, just like the 2-Headed Monster, Adam and I aren’t always so agreeable (we ENORMOFIGHT about once a week! HA!), but we always make up. And Cookie Crisp was THE “Mom-forbidden” sugary cereal of the ’70s–breakfast cereal that looked like and tasted like little 🍪s! (Still around today!) HAPPY IDEA-ING, EVERYBODY! 😄❤️!
November 19, 2015 at 10:16 am
Mark A. Bentz
Very entertaining Bravo! You two look like you have loads of fun doing what you do….thank you for your post.
November 19, 2015 at 10:18 am
lindamartinandersen
I think I’ll ask my husband to share three silly things. I’ll list three of my own and see if we can mesh something. He doesn’t write picture books but he knows how to be silly. And today is a day for two heads. Thanks!
November 19, 2015 at 10:18 am
ducks33
Thanks for a great post! Some greatly needed levity as we pass the midpoint of PiBoIdMo!
November 19, 2015 at 10:20 am
ptnozell
Two heads definitely better than one – especially with the humor you share! Thank you, Adam & Ame (seems that seating in alphabetical order may have helped you find one another).
November 19, 2015 at 10:20 am
Judiith Aplin
Ah, yes, the two headed ones….that’s what all those critique groups are for..bounce ideas, read mss, etc. Love your emphasis on that!
November 19, 2015 at 10:20 am
mariagianferrari
My mother would let me buy Lucky Charms (even with my own money) 😉
November 19, 2015 at 10:21 am
tblease
Two heads collaborating- great idea!
November 19, 2015 at 10:22 am
Rebecca Sheraton
Always learn from friends
November 19, 2015 at 10:23 am
nicolepopel
Thanks for a loud laugh!
November 19, 2015 at 10:23 am
kirsticall
Loved this post! And I love how writing partners really do make all the difference in finding ideas!
November 19, 2015 at 10:24 am
Natalie Rompella
What a fabulous idea! I plan to post on FB to find a second head. 😉
November 19, 2015 at 10:24 am
Sue Poduska
As the mom, I bought the Cookie Crisp for ME. But don’t tell the other head.
November 19, 2015 at 10:24 am
The World Is My Cuttlefish
This year I have my son, a scriptwriter, doing this with me. He’s doing his script stuff; I’m doing my PB stuff. We send. So valuable to see the first thoughts of another.
November 19, 2015 at 10:24 am
Summer Pharr
Two heads are always better than one! Thanks for the advice. 🙂 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 10:25 am
nicole greci
Too funny! Great idea!
November 19, 2015 at 10:25 am
BHandiboe
Yay, this kookiness (or cookieness…)is just what I needed this morning!
Thanks guys!
November 19, 2015 at 10:26 am
writeknit
My extra head is spinning right now and I think it is making my other head dizzy. Thank goodness for my crit group – those writer chicks keep both of my heads on straight. 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 10:28 am
Leslie Helakoski
So right! I do need an extra head today. On it.
November 19, 2015 at 10:28 am
Janice Milusich
Funny, engaging blog post. Thanks Ame and Adam
November 19, 2015 at 10:28 am
Kathy Grupe
BEST blog yet! Thanks to both of you!
November 19, 2015 at 10:29 am
timcanny
I was kind of thinking about this just yesterday, however I was wondering if actual writing partners was a thing in the picture book world (writer/writer not writer/illustrator). As in two people writing stories together and publishing under both names or a pseudonym. I’m guessing it is rare but was curious. Great article by the way. Extra points for the mention of Pok-A-Tok. Extra extra points if you can work it into an idea for a picture book. 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 10:30 am
Kim Erickson
Haha. So funny! Easy Peasy.
November 19, 2015 at 10:30 am
Yvonne Klinksick
I would love to find a PB writing buddy! I’ve tried through our local library, do most of you meet people through local workshops or groups? Will definitely be checking out your guys books, I think my toddler will love them!
November 19, 2015 at 10:30 am
Laura Bellina
What a fun post! Thanks!
November 19, 2015 at 10:31 am
writerjodimoore
Thanks for the hilarious heads-up post reminding us of how important it is to brainstorm with others. 🙂 Hugs!
November 19, 2015 at 10:32 am
Annelouise
Thank you Adam & Ame! You two are such a fun playful pair. Thank you for sharing your silliness along with your wisdom to help us along on this journey.
November 19, 2015 at 10:32 am
vickireinhardt2014
How fun was that, lol? =) Loved reading this! I thoroughly enjoyed your Boy+Bot, BTW. I sometimes ask my hubby for ideas, though he’s not a writer. He does come up with some good ones… once in a while. Or an idea that gives me yet another idea! Thanks for the fun this morning! I had a good laugh.
November 19, 2015 at 10:34 am
Chana Stiefel
Playing Pok-a-tok right now with my writer friend and fellow PiBo-er Andria Rosenbaum right now! Love you Adam & Ame. Laughing my head off!
November 19, 2015 at 11:48 am
Andria Rosenbaum
You’re IT, Chana!
November 19, 2015 at 10:35 am
rgstones
These two crack me up! I met them at the NJSCBWI conference and they were every bit as hilarious and fun in person. 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 10:35 am
Claire Lordon (@ClaireLordon)
This post was so fun to read! Thanks for the tips too! 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 10:37 am
Fran Price
Fun post and great prize. Two can be greater than the sum of their parts.
November 19, 2015 at 10:38 am
andreesantini
Laughing and wanting to play something with my extra head right now. Hmmm, would our extra head work as a bowling ball? Strike. Splat. Yikes! Love your post, really pokes fun at our crazy creative process. Crazy? Oh, right, dedicated and passionate and playful. Thanks.
November 19, 2015 at 10:39 am
Steph Beth Nickel's Blog
My daughter inspired a picture book idea; I wrote it; and one of these days, she’ll illustrate it. She is a talented artist. And I’m not just saying that ‘cuz she’s my kid. She has illustrated books for other authors. They must like her work well enough. 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 10:39 am
Penny Parker Klostermann
Here’s to sugary snacks and two heads! Thanks for the playful post. Very fun!
November 19, 2015 at 10:40 am
Laurie Daley
This is a great idea. So far, writing has been more of a solo exercise.
November 19, 2015 at 10:40 am
Carolyn
I bet your kids would make a great second head too… Or third, fourth, and fifth!
November 19, 2015 at 10:40 am
Melanie Ellsworth
The two-headed monster has reminded me that the little things in life are still the most hilarious. And that comedy is funnier with an extra head. Thank you both!
November 19, 2015 at 10:41 am
Sarah Kilfoil
My extra head holds me accountable! If I’m not writing, my extra head asks why.
November 19, 2015 at 10:42 am
Kelly Rice (@ricek0)
Synergy abounds from working together– especially with crazy picture book ideas! Thanks for this hilarious reminder 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 10:42 am
marylouisealucurto
Thank You Adam and Ame for this refreshing and informative post! When can we expect a co-authored picture book from you two?
November 19, 2015 at 10:42 am
Marty McCormick
Could use an extra head. And an extra hand………and even a few other body parts some days. Thanks for a fun start to my day.
November 19, 2015 at 10:42 am
jtmaxwell
I definitely need an extra head at this point- thanks for the great idea!
November 19, 2015 at 10:43 am
lizbedia
Ame and Adam, it’s a “laugh out loud” Thursday for me! As a kid, my friend and I would roll on the floor laughing as the two-headed monster imitated a telephone – “brrr-ring, brrrr-ring”. I now have my trusty “four-headed monster” (AKA crit. group) – couldn’t write without them. Thank you for the wonderful post.
November 19, 2015 at 10:44 am
Shelly Hawley-Yan
An extra head, hands, heart, ears – lots of body parts would be good to have in duplicate.
Thanks for the great post!
November 19, 2015 at 10:45 am
mona861
Oh my gosh…who said talking heads weren’t a good thing!!! Fun post. Thank you both from the bottom of my singular heart and the top of my one blockhead!!!
November 19, 2015 at 10:47 am
Michael Karg (@michaelkarg)
You had me at Cookie Crisp. Thanks Adam and Ame!
November 19, 2015 at 10:47 am
Adam Lehrhaupt
Extra heads are everywhere. Yes, you can use a significant other, even if they aren’t a writer, or a child, or a friend. It’s amazing how much YOU as a writer can get from a non-writer. Especially after the first few festive beverages. And, really, the hardest part of the process is asking. After that it’s all fun and games. Yep, that’s another Pok-A-Tok reference. Love that game.
November 19, 2015 at 10:47 am
hmmmmm
Thanks for the post! Next can you guys do one on FINDING the perfect match, extra-head-wise? Or maybe — in the gaps between the 17-minutes-apart texts — just start some sort of head-hunting hook-up site?!?
You are lucky to have found each other!
November 19, 2015 at 10:47 am
Val McCammon
Fun way to remind us solitary isn’t always best — cheers to idea partnerships. Thanks Adam and Ame!
November 19, 2015 at 10:49 am
Elizabeth Brown
Great ideas and so much fun! Thank you!
November 19, 2015 at 10:51 am
Kerrie
This is adorable. Also, putting an ad in Craigslist for heads. Think that’ll go okay?
November 19, 2015 at 10:51 am
bevbaird
What a hooT! Loved your post/advice/fun! Thanks so much!
November 19, 2015 at 10:53 am
Diana Ting Delosh
Great Post Adam & Ame! Yes More heads are definitely better than 1. And apparently more funny.
November 19, 2015 at 10:53 am
Susan Cabael
Darn, too bad I’m on the west coast. Festive drinks would’ve been quite the treat with these two talents!
November 19, 2015 at 10:54 am
Celeste
My four year old is totally my extra head. Half my ideas come from ridiculous things he has said.
November 19, 2015 at 10:55 am
artsyandi
Such a great post. LOVED those guys – the original Minions! Haha! Love the focus on collaboration…. something we should all do more. Thanks!!!
November 19, 2015 at 10:55 am
Kelly Vavala
Thank you for this humorous post this morning! Always could use an extra head to bounce ideas off of! Thank you both for sharing your time with us
November 19, 2015 at 10:57 am
Stephen S. Martin
So to get ahead, get a head to help you head towards success and prosperity.
November 19, 2015 at 10:59 am
dbyatt
Haha what a fun post! It also reminded me of the fieries in the Labyrinth who literally do take off their heads and kick them around!
November 19, 2015 at 10:59 am
Rebecca G. Aguilar
So much fun!!! Thank you for the post, Adam and Ame! I could certainly use an extra head!
November 19, 2015 at 11:00 am
danielledufayet
My head’s full of this funny post now. Thanks!
November 19, 2015 at 11:00 am
Kate Harold
Ahhhh, I love this post! Can totally see why you are one another’s extra heads. Have read your books to my kids recently and we enjoyed them. Thanks – this is good stuff.
November 19, 2015 at 11:00 am
Sherri Jones Rivers
Very applicable as I am behind four days on ideas. Where can I find four heads?????
November 19, 2015 at 11:00 am
Lucky Jo Boscarino
This whole conversation made mayan head spin!
November 19, 2015 at 11:01 am
Talia
What were those guys called? I loved them. Personally, I have a three-headed monster to help me. Apparently, there wasn’t enough brain with just the two of us…..
November 19, 2015 at 11:01 am
kpbock
Haha! Love this post! Now, off to find an extra head – preferably one that is still attached.
November 19, 2015 at 11:01 am
Debbie Austin
Ah, such fun to start the morning! Thank you! I can’t tell you how many times an extra head has helped me see around a corner I thought I had painted myself into. Thanks for the reminder!
November 19, 2015 at 11:02 am
Stephanie Shaw
What a fun post! My extra head is an illustrator in Cornwall, England. We “meet” every morning (evening in the UK). Best way to start the day — and I drink the coffee for both of us.
November 19, 2015 at 11:03 am
katiemillsgiorgio
Great post and awesome prizes. Thank you!
November 19, 2015 at 11:04 am
Linda Baie
So Terrific. I just met the other night with my writer’s group, & they helped a lot! Thanks for the extra heads’ advice!
November 19, 2015 at 11:04 am
Monique
You guys are so funny! (Singing) Oh where, oh where, could my other head be? Oh where, oh where could it be? Lol
November 19, 2015 at 11:04 am
claireannette1
Time for a brainstorming party!
Thanks for this fun post.
November 19, 2015 at 11:04 am
Candace
Off to find an extra head!
November 19, 2015 at 11:06 am
Mary Worley
Brainstorming and festive beverages might be the answer! My extra head got a job where they frown on texting though. Thankfully, lots of holiday breaks coming up…and this is a good reminder to be open to a new extra head….perhaps a three-headed monster?
November 19, 2015 at 11:06 am
LovableLobo
I knew Adam and Ame’s collaborative post would be hilarious! I just wonder how much festive drink does one have to consume to be so clever?
November 19, 2015 at 11:07 am
Brianna Zamborsky
What fun! hanks for the laugh and advice!
November 19, 2015 at 11:08 am
Sylvia Liu
I would like an entire extra body to help take care of the rest of my life so I can sit and write. And an extra head for the writing part.
November 19, 2015 at 11:09 am
Ashley Pierson
What a great post! Hilarious and informative! Thanks so much.
November 19, 2015 at 11:12 am
jodiegaudet
WILL YOU BE MY BEST FRIENDS?! whoops, sorry for the all caps but that post was awesome! What a great team. I can’t wait to find my “right brain.” Thanks!
November 19, 2015 at 11:13 am
Margaret Greanias
You guys are hilarious. Love the two head idea.
November 19, 2015 at 11:14 am
Lynn A. Davidson
I really enjoyed the morning chuckles and ideas you shared with us. Thanks Adam and Ame for an enjoyable post and assurance that it’s okay to brainstorm ideas with someone else. I, too, wondered about whose idea is it anyway? when doing that. Perhaps that’s something to be established from the get-go.
November 19, 2015 at 11:16 am
Carrie Charley Brown
What an energetic, super creative team! I am thankful for my extra head…been together for 2.5 years! And my extra eyes are super appreciated, too! Spare body parts are essential! Thanks Ame and Adam!
November 19, 2015 at 11:16 am
beckylevine
Fun and fantastic post!
November 19, 2015 at 11:16 am
Pam Miller
My other head just licked the middle of six cookies. Oh, what fun I had, Adam and Ame, reading your post with video.
November 19, 2015 at 11:16 am
Suzanne Poulter Harris
Thanks for the fun advice. Maybe Santa will bring me an extra head for Christmas!
November 19, 2015 at 11:18 am
LaurenKerstein
I now have a huge smile on my face and am frantically searching for another head! I thought I saw one around here yesterday… *looksinmirror* Nope, not here. I must keep searching! And as to Sylvia Liu’s comment above- if you find an extra body who can take care of the rest of your life so that it’s all writing, all the time- let me know. I’d like to pick one of those up too!
November 19, 2015 at 11:20 am
laurameressa
When my oldest encountered Cookie Crisp at a friend’s house, he came home and told his younger brother: “There’s this cereal that is just made of LITTLE COOKIES. FOR REAL.” Thanks for a great post!
November 19, 2015 at 11:22 am
Ame Dyckman
YOU GUYS! Adam and I are LOVING your comments–sugary cereal sympathies and extra head hunting (HEADHUNTING! BWAH!) and all the #BookLove! Y’all ⭐️ROCK⭐️! CAN’T WAIT to hear (and read!) your fab success stories from PiBoIdMo ’15! 😄❤️!
November 19, 2015 at 11:23 am
Elizabeth Metz
There is nothing quite like having breakfast with the Two-Headed Monster. Thank you for that, Ame and Adam.
November 19, 2015 at 11:25 am
Kerry
My SCBWI critique group are my extra heads! I love them and definitely need them! Great post 😄
November 19, 2015 at 11:26 am
Joan Marie Arbogast
Chuckle. Chuckle. But sound advice on bouncing ideas with writing buddies. Hand-picked, close-knit critique groups help too:-)
November 19, 2015 at 11:26 am
Nancy ChurninNancy Cchurnin
It takes a village…of heads. Love this, thanks.
November 19, 2015 at 11:28 am
Lori Dubbin
I’m looking for my missing piece…
November 19, 2015 at 11:29 am
Elena
How fun! Thank you for the post 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 11:29 am
Lynne Marie
Two heads are always better than one LOL
November 19, 2015 at 11:29 am
lindaschueler
Cool! Thanks for the chuckle this morning. I’m sure my other head laughed just as loudly.
November 19, 2015 at 11:29 am
ManjuBeth
Ame & Adam – Your post is comical. I can image having lunch with both of you would be extremely entertaining!
November 19, 2015 at 11:30 am
Robyn Campbell
Thank you for the laughs. *snort* Some days I feel like I need two heads. I’ll search for another. *wink*
November 19, 2015 at 11:32 am
laura516
The two-heads-are-better-than-one approach, a la Sesame Street. Very nice. 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 11:32 am
Jennifer Bagan
Thanks so much for the sugary inspiration today!
November 19, 2015 at 11:34 am
Pauline Tso
We just did this last night at our critique group! And yes, was able to fill my daily PiBoIdMo quota because of it. 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 11:34 am
Lael smith
I love this idea of brainstorm buddies – like having a development team (in film biz speak). Do you guys really function that way for each other? And how do you handle sharing the ideas? Is all fair in love and PiBoMo?
November 19, 2015 at 11:36 am
jennfowler
Very fun!
November 19, 2015 at 11:39 am
Keila Dawson
Oh to be a fly on the wall during a collaboration between you two! I am sure this was just a snippet. LOL!
November 19, 2015 at 11:40 am
Miranda Ireland
Bahhh!!! Best. One. Yet. 😍😍😍
November 19, 2015 at 11:41 am
Wendy Hinote Lanier
I’m liking the idea of a picture book idea lunch. Probably best without the festive beverages.
November 19, 2015 at 11:42 am
Zainab
I enjoyed your post. I’m in the midst of growing an extra head so it can do all the things you say it should! 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 11:42 am
Brenda Huante
What a fun post! Thank you.
November 19, 2015 at 11:44 am
Carol Gwin Nelson
Thanks for the morning chuckles…I was very careful not to spray my granola out my mouth when laughter spilled out of me. I’ll be stuck in a car with my other head for three hours today. Brainstorm time!
November 19, 2015 at 11:46 am
mermaidrain
Awesome idea!
November 19, 2015 at 11:46 am
JEN Garrett
Aw man, are you sure you won’t throw lunch this time? Food Fight!!! Fun post, and fun prizes. 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 11:47 am
Jennifer
CHEESE! Thanks, I needed that. I could also use some extra heads… though critique groups help a lot. More brainstorming sessions with beverages are in order, though!
November 19, 2015 at 11:47 am
Leslie Leibhardt Goodman - Writer
Thanks for the much-needed levity. You two inspired an idea. Yay!
November 19, 2015 at 11:47 am
Patricia Alcaro
This post reminded me to not let my OWN head get in the way of thinking like a child…
November 19, 2015 at 11:47 am
Kirsten Mah
Hilarious! I actually read your post aloud to my kids, as they were wondering why I was snorting milk out of my nose! Thanks for the inspiration!
November 19, 2015 at 11:48 am
Shennen Bersani
Totally, totally love both of your hair!! Two heads are better than one!!
November 19, 2015 at 11:51 am
Kassy Keppol
Fun ideas, but I can’t handle all the voices in my own head.
November 19, 2015 at 11:52 am
Adam Lehrhaupt
Wow! Chalk this one up to another reason you need a second head. Posted my comment as Gilgemesh, ancient sumerian king, instead of Adam, other head to Ame. Anyway, that Gilgemesh comment is from me folks. No nead to learn Akkadian to read it. LOVING the comments. And really excited to see what comes of the collaborations.
November 19, 2015 at 11:52 am
Benecia Aronwald
2 heads are indeed better than one so IMAGINE what 3 could conceive!
I would love to bounce my quirky manuscript off both your fantastical heads – gently of course – and I’ll bring the festive beverages!
🍷☕️🍸🍺🍾🍹🐄🎉
November 19, 2015 at 11:53 am
Juliana Lee
I love your extra head idea! Yes, my critique partner is doing PiBoIdMo. Yes, an online media friend is doing PiBoIdMo. We need to butt our heads, I mean put our heads, together for this! 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 11:55 am
Michele Prestininzi
Fun Post! Thanks for sharing. I’m off to find a second head!
November 19, 2015 at 11:58 am
Zoraida Rivera Morales
Who could be my extra head? What atributes must he or she have? I’ m thinking. 😁
November 19, 2015 at 11:59 am
Sharon J wilson
Delightful! Thank you.
November 19, 2015 at 12:08 pm
Sandi Lawson
Great post. Thanks for sharing. Now, I’m off to look for another head.
November 19, 2015 at 12:09 pm
Gregory E Bray
Great stuff. =)
November 19, 2015 at 12:09 pm
ammwrite3
You guys are just as crazy as ever! Thanks for the advice . . . and the laughs. By the way, I love Duran Duran! (Sorry, it had to be said :))
November 19, 2015 at 12:11 pm
Tracey M. Cox
Oh. Em. Gersh.
Do you KNOW what this means?!?!?
Sesame Street invented the SELFIE!!!!!!!! Adam, hold the phone.
Ame, stop the presses.
I’ll notify the president. He’ll accept my phone call, right?
All silliness aside. CPs are the best people on this rock! I’m glad you found your other head. Those headless voices can be crazy sometimes.
November 19, 2015 at 12:14 pm
Rhymerheimer
I am a firm, FIRM believer in having an extra head when it comes to writing (and brainstorming) picture books! Though it isn’t always easy to find a compatible head…or one that will stick around. I’ve been left in the lurch by my partner head (after we had completed two mss, no less!), so this lighthearted reminder/confirmation was just what I needed. I could also go for this double-headed prize package in a major way!!
November 19, 2015 at 12:17 pm
sarabayles
That was the coolest post ever! I know JUST who to ask to be a second head. That sounded weird but I’m totally into it! Thanks!
November 19, 2015 at 12:20 pm
kateywrites
My head totally wants to enjoy festive beverages with your heads, Ame & Adam! But you must promise to return it without (irreversible) hairstyle changes, or my hubby will not allow it. Such a fuddy-duddy. (One reason he cannot be my extra head.)
November 19, 2015 at 12:21 pm
Carole Calladine
Your humor is contagious. Just what’s needed on a throwback Thursday.
November 19, 2015 at 12:25 pm
Ana Velez
I used to love to love the 2 headed friend, thanks for reminding us of the silly non logical way to think
November 19, 2015 at 12:29 pm
Rebecca E. Guzinski
What a fun post! I guess the saying is true..”Two heads are better than one!”
November 19, 2015 at 12:29 pm
nycalison
You’re totally right- my head is a bit crunchy at this point! Thanks for the advice 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 12:31 pm
Susan Nicholas
I love talking to my other heads…(writing friends) It’s fun to bounce ideas off of each other.
November 19, 2015 at 12:33 pm
Shaelyn Berg
What a fun post! I love bouncing ideas off of my critique partner. She often has a suggestion that makes my stories shine. Thanks for your advice!
November 19, 2015 at 12:34 pm
cantsing1
So much fun to hear you interact! What a great combo. So thankful for my writing/critique peers! Must remember to tell them.
November 19, 2015 at 12:40 pm
Corinna Luyken (@CorinnaLuyken)
festive beverages! festive beverages! festive beverages! (Try saying that five times fast.) Thanks for the laughs and the inspiration.
November 19, 2015 at 12:42 pm
L. M. Quraishi
Have fun! With other people! Certainly takes the pain out of 30 ideas in 30 days. Especially with the festive beverages thrown in. Thank you!
November 19, 2015 at 12:43 pm
Rene Aube
OH NO! Now I have to find another head? I can hardly find my own, most days! *wink wink* Once I do, perhaps I’ll keep it long enough to find that other one! I’m too old to have watched the two-headed monster as a kid, but remember watching it with my kids…they are so fun, just like you, Adam and Ame! Thank you for a great post! Happy PiBoIdMo Day 19! WOW! Only elevn more days!
November 19, 2015 at 12:46 pm
jessicaevans915
What!?! You two are hilarious! Thanks for the morning guffaw! 😀
November 19, 2015 at 12:52 pm
martylgraham
All that AND a beginning, a middle and an end! Have fun! Thank you for that shower of energy this morning. Still rockin’!
November 19, 2015 at 12:53 pm
Michele Blood
Doubly awesome post from this pair!
November 19, 2015 at 12:53 pm
Sandra Jenkins
I needed those laughs today! I’m thinking I need even more than 2 heads.
November 19, 2015 at 12:53 pm
wyszguy
Great advice for working with others! Bring on the festive beverages!
November 19, 2015 at 12:55 pm
Julie Grasso
I think these are the best two heads we’ve heard from so far. Off to send my other head a virtual festive beverage.
November 19, 2015 at 12:55 pm
Abigail Marble
Just like Joni Mitchell said…”‘Cause instead of one head
I got two
And you know two heads are better than one…”
November 19, 2015 at 12:55 pm
Lee Walker-Brockman
Hilarious! I had the pleasure of meeting you both at the NJSCBWI and you’re just as adorable 🙂 in person. Here’s hoping I find a second head that’s just as funny, smart, creative, inventive, original….(the list goes on) as the two of you.
November 19, 2015 at 12:57 pm
Rebecca Wise Eklund
Fun, creative post! Thanks for the extra energy here in the mid month stretch!
November 19, 2015 at 12:57 pm
Ginger Johnson
I love this post. That’s all I have to say. Still laughing!
November 19, 2015 at 12:58 pm
Charlotte Dixon
I suffer from the “if I had one more brain, I’d be lonely” syndrome. I’m going head-hunting this afternoon and hope to find a happy sponge. Love the humor Adam and Ame 🙂 You two rocked me into Happyville!
November 19, 2015 at 12:58 pm
Alice Fulgione
Thanks for sharing that two heads are better than one! Hilarious!
November 19, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Carinn Michele
Too funny! My search for a second head begins!
November 19, 2015 at 1:00 pm
angelapenadahle
This is a fantastic reminder that I should engage in bouncing ideas off of my writer friends more often and vice versa. Great post!
November 19, 2015 at 1:01 pm
Sophia Mallonée (@SophiaMallonee)
You guys are awesome and awesomely talented. Thanks for the fun post this morning!
November 19, 2015 at 1:03 pm
DebbieL
Hilarious post! Thank you for the opportunities. Good luck to all.
November 19, 2015 at 1:05 pm
Adam Lehrhaupt
Thanks for the kind comments and post 💙 everyone. I hope that all of your head searches are going well so far, and the craigslist folks aren’t wondering about all the strange new ads. On a separate topic, has anyone else been humming Hungry Like the Wolf all morning?
Straddle the line, in discord and rhyme
I’m on the hunt…
November 19, 2015 at 1:05 pm
Jeanine Potter Lovell
Great idea! What happens if you both like an idea you come up with and each want to run with it?
November 19, 2015 at 1:06 pm
gretchengeser
Hilarious post. Thanks so much. 🙂 (-:
November 19, 2015 at 1:06 pm
Abi Cushman
Definitely need to do this more! Esp. when trying to make the story funnier.
November 19, 2015 at 1:07 pm
Kathy Doherty
When I saw these two, I put on my seatbelt and got ready for a wild and crazy ride. Sure enough! Thanks for the morning chuckle.
November 19, 2015 at 1:07 pm
David McMullin
What fun! I’ve got a couple of think buddies. It works wonders.
November 19, 2015 at 1:10 pm
reluctantspy
My buddy is an artist.
November 19, 2015 at 1:11 pm
Sandie Sing
Yes! It does take two heads…or maybe It takes a team of three. One to break the fight. Great post. Critique groups. Not friends or family members. They tend to like whatever you do. Great share. Thanks!
November 19, 2015 at 1:14 pm
Lori Alexander
You two are so good apart. What a team you must be together! Thanks for the post.
November 19, 2015 at 1:21 pm
Lisa Billa
Thank you! My kids were curious what I was laughing at. Love the idea of a brainstorm buddy to generate extra ideas and silliness.
November 19, 2015 at 1:21 pm
Debbie Meyer
Fun stuff, Maynard!! Thanks for making my day more sparkly. 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 1:26 pm
Dawn Young
What a fun post. Brainstorming with a buddy is the best 🙂 Thank you.
November 19, 2015 at 1:36 pm
Christine
Thanks for the laughs! Great ideas, too!
November 19, 2015 at 1:41 pm
Tracy Molitors
Thanks for letting us overhear your conversation! Great post.
November 19, 2015 at 1:44 pm
Andrea Allen
You guys made my day – thanks for the laughs! Everyone needs to reminded to smile 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 1:46 pm
tanyakonerman
So funny…great idea to find my extra head too. BTW, Cookie Crisp rocked (sorry your moms wouldn’t let you have any)!
November 19, 2015 at 1:49 pm
Anne Iverson
Sharing is one of those life skills taught at an early age. “Sharing is caring” was the mantra of my class for many years. Your post brings another dimension to the practice. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
November 19, 2015 at 1:51 pm
cherylsec
HaHa! What a fun post! And so true. Writing buddies are important! Thanks so much for sharing, Adam and Ame!
November 19, 2015 at 1:53 pm
Jill Tuckman
Definitely nice to have a reminder that it’s okay to ask our fellow creatives for help. Thank you!
November 19, 2015 at 1:54 pm
pathaap
Terrific post! Thanks for laughs!
November 19, 2015 at 1:54 pm
kayt663
This was entirely awesome! Thanks for the great humor and the great idea! In fact, it even sparked a potential book idea!! 😉
November 19, 2015 at 1:59 pm
Jeni Kocher Zerphy
Oh! Let’s go ahead and throw lunch!
November 19, 2015 at 2:01 pm
Kari Benjamin
Happy writing!
November 19, 2015 at 2:02 pm
Traci Bold
Thank you Adam and Ame for the fun and whimsical idea to boost our writing prowess. Cannot wait to share it with my new brainstorming buddy since my other one went to heaven 7-10-15. She was a great listener and instigator of many stories. 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 2:03 pm
Kirsten Carlson (@kirstencarlson)
Mahalo for the awesome ideas!
November 19, 2015 at 2:04 pm
marcusewert
Ha ha! Love this!
And omg, yes, having a buddy riding shotgun with you (and you riding shotgun for them) is so crazy important. You need someone else to believe in you. Trying to do any of this alone in the Void does not work!!!
November 19, 2015 at 2:05 pm
Amy Hansen Harding
Great post! I found my other head, then moved cross-country, so we might have to relay on the telepathy thing!
November 19, 2015 at 2:08 pm
Shari Schwarz
lol! I think this got me out of my serious mood this morning! Time to write down some ideas! Thank you!
November 19, 2015 at 2:11 pm
Joan Waites
Writing buddies are the best!
November 19, 2015 at 2:18 pm
Louise Aamodt
Just in time for Thanksgiving season, you remind me how grateful I am for all my other heads that brainstorm, bicker, and bestow wisdom on me.
November 19, 2015 at 2:20 pm
M Lapointe Malchik (@imartytweet)
Happy idea-ing to you too Ame. It’s impossible to top classic Sesame for life direction! Thank you for posting, for reminding us that we are all in this together, and for offering fine fine fine prizes to PiBoIdMo registrants.
November 19, 2015 at 2:22 pm
Barbara Cairns
What an entertaining post! Thanks for sharing your funny selves.
November 19, 2015 at 2:23 pm
Red said what?
Never a dull moment…thank you Ame & Adam 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 2:26 pm
Kim Piddington
Heading off to call a writing buddy NOW.
November 19, 2015 at 2:29 pm
Alexia Andoni
thanks for the comic relief! I’m thankful for all the other heads around me!
November 19, 2015 at 2:31 pm
Stefanie Hohl
Hilarious! Thanks for the great advice!
November 19, 2015 at 2:32 pm
sschwartz28
GO……..OD. GO…….OD……..GOOD!!!
November 19, 2015 at 2:40 pm
Dayne Sislen, Children's Book Illustrator
You guys are hilarious, you made my day doubly special. I love bouncing ideas off creative people.
November 19, 2015 at 2:41 pm
angeladegroot8
Those two-headed monster clips are hilarious and inspiring – I jotted down a couple ideas while watching them. Texting my writing buddy now . . .
November 19, 2015 at 2:46 pm
Joanne R. Fritz
Yay for the Ame and Adam show! You two are just as much fun in a guest post as you are in person!
I need another head AND someone else’s energy.
November 19, 2015 at 2:46 pm
KASteed
I’m getting another head. lol. Thank you for your post!!
November 19, 2015 at 2:48 pm
Emily Wayne (@emilywayneart)
SUCH a fun post guys! Had me laughing out loud!! I loved watching those guys on Sesame Street too. My best friend is my extra head, and she’s a pretty great one!
November 19, 2015 at 2:59 pm
Jennifer Wolfram Rumberger
What a fun post!
November 19, 2015 at 3:00 pm
Robyn McGrath
What a great reminder to build camaraderie through brainstorming!
November 19, 2015 at 3:02 pm
Joan Swanson
Thanks for the Advise.
November 19, 2015 at 3:03 pm
Ame Dyckman
⭐️AWESOME⭐️ to read your Extra Head Shouts and Quests, guys! To those who haven’t found your Extra Head yet (or my friends who have and it didn’t work out–so sorry, Traci and others! *HUGS*), your perfect Writing Buddy Extra Head IS out there! REALLY! You’ll feel a goofy sort of *CLICK*, and you’ll KNOW! HAPPY HEAD HUNTING! 😄❤️!
November 19, 2015 at 3:04 pm
Deborah Allmand
Well wonderful post. Find a kindred willing spirit then brainstorm, bounce ideas, share beverages and Amp up the funny. Thanks for the post!
November 19, 2015 at 3:08 pm
Christine Pinto
Oh my gosh! How fun! I haven’t laughed so much since MY extra head went off to 6th grade today!
November 19, 2015 at 3:11 pm
mollywog2015
I love extra heads. Especially ones that bounce. Thank you for your post!
November 19, 2015 at 3:12 pm
Teresa Robeson
Having never participate in recreational drugs, I can only imagine that this conversation must be what being on speed makes the world seem like. 😀 I want to be the fly on the wall at a party where these two are guests!
November 19, 2015 at 3:16 pm
authordeb
I was just telling my editor (for a boring textbook, not a delightful picture book) how I sometimes get lonely being an author and not having any humans to talk to (pets are helpful, but not the same…usually). Loved your post and your suggestion. Truly, meeting other authors is one of my favorite parts of participating in book stuff. Thanks!
November 19, 2015 at 3:23 pm
Colleen Post
I agree that so much could come from working together – thanks!
November 19, 2015 at 3:24 pm
twirlnextdoor
So fun! Thanks for a great post!
November 19, 2015 at 3:26 pm
jdewdropsofink
Doubly awesome post. I need to pull out my old 80s cassettes. Missing some Duran Duran.
November 19, 2015 at 3:27 pm
Sue Morris @ KidLitReviews
Fuzzy heads seems somehow wrong but you two make it work. Thanks for the head-knocking post and the humorous back-and-forth. If the winner lives near you and the three of you do lunch, I think it should be recorded for post PiBoIdMo consumption.
November 19, 2015 at 3:39 pm
katrinamoorebooks
What a fun post!! Thank you for the giggles and inspiration. Now for some cookie crisps!!
November 19, 2015 at 3:39 pm
Ginny Kaczmarek
What fun! Collaboration station (choo-choo). Aw, not so awesome with just one little head. Thank you for your post, and the great idea!
November 19, 2015 at 3:40 pm
Linda Carpenter
A perfect out loud chuckle…just what the gnarling book nidgets in my head needed!
Very much appreciated.
Enjoy your upcoming Turkey Dinner with both mouths!
November 19, 2015 at 3:43 pm
Chad Wonsik
What a great post! I could totally use a second head!
November 19, 2015 at 3:46 pm
Debra Katz
Cretive post.
November 19, 2015 at 3:48 pm
City Sights for Kids
Head 1: What a fun post!
Head 2: It was a fun-ny post!
Head 1: No, it wasn’t about a knee, it was about heads.
Head 2: Geez, can I get a new head over here? And some Captain Crunch…
–Amanda Sincavage
November 19, 2015 at 3:49 pm
Darlene
Such wonderful fun – And that’s what a children’s book should be! Thank you so much for the inspiration.
November 19, 2015 at 3:52 pm
Elaine Le Sueur
Thank you for your post
November 19, 2015 at 3:54 pm
Stephanie Gray
Like reading a play!
November 19, 2015 at 3:54 pm
Erin O'Brien
Thank you for the great idea!
November 19, 2015 at 3:57 pm
leandrajwallace
I am totally craving Cookie Crisp now. =D I also need more than one head- alot!
November 19, 2015 at 4:00 pm
Beth Blee
Thanks for the fun post. My husband and I were doing what you suggested yesterday at a coffee shop. He gave me a great idea!
November 19, 2015 at 4:05 pm
Tim McCanna
Thanks for bringing the fun. Great stuff.
November 19, 2015 at 4:06 pm
Kathryn Cunningham
Love it! Thanks a million. I am eating an entire box of cookie crisp for you right now.
November 19, 2015 at 4:08 pm
tanjabauerle
LOL. You made my day. I haven’t seen Sesame Street in ages. Happy creating you everyone. T
November 19, 2015 at 4:10 pm
lauramulveyphotography
Cute! Honestly though, if I had an extra head right now I’d let them do the thinking while I took a nap!
November 19, 2015 at 4:14 pm
Mari
And now I can’t stop thinking about Cookie Crisp! Great post, thanks.
November 19, 2015 at 4:18 pm
Katie Engen
The details rock; the tone + format is even better. Love it. Esp. the ‘edit 1,000 times’ bit.
November 19, 2015 at 4:19 pm
suzanne kaufman
Love this idea!!
November 19, 2015 at 4:20 pm
lmconnors
Lisa Connors
I love your wit and collaboration! Thanks for the great post!
November 19, 2015 at 4:23 pm
jshaklan
Love the silliness. Thanks!
November 19, 2015 at 4:25 pm
Li'vee Rehfield
Geeeese (Cheese) Louise…I wish i could talk to my cousin Louisa May Alcott, she would have been great…I am somewhere in the middle of left and right and feel a bit like Smeegal…great post…I am sure I will find my other head and leave Smeegal in the dust…thanks you two…
November 19, 2015 at 4:33 pm
Tina Cho
This post was a blast! Now to find an extra head…
November 19, 2015 at 4:33 pm
ajschildrensbooks
Love it! Thank you!
November 19, 2015 at 4:44 pm
Honey Partridge
World’s most awesomest blog post EVER!!! And you give me permission to CHEAT and get someone else to think up my next 12 PiBoIds (or I guess it’s really sort of “Phone a friend!” but hey, I’m taking whatever I can get!) my one headed body is rejoicing.
November 19, 2015 at 4:46 pm
amievc
1. Thanks for the fun post! 2. Now back to work!
November 19, 2015 at 4:48 pm
Michelle O'Hara Levin
Once upon a time, I got to meet BOTH of these talking heads in New Jersey. I know, I know, I’m super lucky. This post just made me wish I got to see these two more often (besides in their AWESOME books). Love you both – seriously. You guys rock.
(p.s. my mom didn’t give me cookie crisp either – so it’s a “dessert cereal” for my kids – yep, I made up that category. It works).
November 19, 2015 at 4:55 pm
rythmicrhyme
Thanks for sharing your wit and collaboration. I would love to find a second head!…I’ve been trying but haven’t been successful yet.
November 19, 2015 at 4:56 pm
Gracie Idzal
Thanks for the fun post and great advice! You made me laugh out loud.
November 19, 2015 at 5:02 pm
Kathryn Kass
Seriously, what happened to the two-headed monster? I never see him on Sesame Street anymore. I just love the message that it sends. Two heads are better than one! As for Cookie Crisp…I bought some with my own allowance once but it was really anticlimactic.
November 19, 2015 at 5:04 pm
Stephanie Ledyard
Great idea to create ideas with a friend! Thank you.
November 19, 2015 at 5:09 pm
Santiago Casares
Thanks for reminding us of that other head… 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 5:21 pm
Adam Lehrhaupt
I love the ‘Phone a Friend’ option. We must add that into our repetoir of synonyms.
A note for those that have been looking for a second head, and haven’t found one — Ame and I both spent years writing before we found each other. As she said, there’s definitely something that clicks when you find the right noggin. Don’t get discouraged. Your head is out there.
November 19, 2015 at 5:21 pm
Kaye Baillie
You guys are too much fun! Is there such a thing, guess not, that’s a good thing.
November 19, 2015 at 5:26 pm
Stephanie Padgett
This is awesome! Thank you
November 19, 2015 at 5:34 pm
Anna Smith
Fantastic post today! I couldn’t live with out my second head. He has great ideas and gave me some help on the ones I had. It helps when they have your sense of humor and can challenge your thinking. Thank you!
November 19, 2015 at 5:34 pm
Rosi Hollinbeck
So much fun! I love their books. Thanks for the post.
November 19, 2015 at 5:42 pm
tpierce
Very creative post today. Thanks Ame and Adam. Nothing like a writing friend to lean on for ideas.
November 19, 2015 at 5:50 pm
Lyn Oxley
Scriptwriting! Now there’s an idea. Thanks for the tips, Ame & Adam.
November 19, 2015 at 5:50 pm
Jessica Burnam
Thanks Adam and Ame in helping us get aHEAD of the game! 😉
November 19, 2015 at 5:51 pm
tinawissner
Silly willies! Great fun.
November 19, 2015 at 5:55 pm
Lotus Ivak
HI Ame and Adam: This was hilariously inspiring!
November 19, 2015 at 5:56 pm
Lily LaMotte
Picture book authors really are happier. Thanks for this fun read.
November 19, 2015 at 5:57 pm
Kathleen Wilcox
Thank you, thank you, for the unique (had to read it twice) post and the good advice.
November 19, 2015 at 6:00 pm
Dana Carey
Fun! Fun!
Thanks! Thanks!
November 19, 2015 at 6:01 pm
laurazarrin
This is my favorite prize so far. I have several extra heads. Always helpful.
November 19, 2015 at 6:07 pm
Genevieve Petrillo
Extra heads are mad-useful. I have a bunch of them in my online group. So far none of them has bought me CookieCrisp cereal. But I’m hopeful…
November 19, 2015 at 6:10 pm
Pia Garneau
I could definitely use an extra head. What a fun post!
November 19, 2015 at 6:12 pm
Carol Jones
Wow! best prize ever!
November 19, 2015 at 6:38 pm
Amy Houts
Thanks for the fun/funny yet instructive post! The videos brought back memories of watching Sesame Street with our daughter, Emily. Good times! (Now Emily has twin, two-year old boys who are starting to watch Sesame Street.) I will look for your books.
November 19, 2015 at 6:49 pm
marlainagray
You guys are the funniest and now I want Cookie Crisp.
November 19, 2015 at 6:49 pm
kdveiten
Such a fun post! Are either of your heads available??
November 19, 2015 at 6:52 pm
Christine Rodenbour
I have seen the value in an extra head for sure. Need to use it more. Thanks for the advice.
November 19, 2015 at 6:52 pm
Joannie Duris
Hysterical, fun post. Thanks, Adam and Ame. My critique group is a multi-headed dragon with a child’s sense of humor. Our wild brainstorming sessions often flame sparks of creativity in unexpected directions.
November 19, 2015 at 6:54 pm
mbeaversillustration
Totally excellent post… I love second heads, or even third and fourth heads. They really come in handy when mine’s not working. 😉
November 19, 2015 at 6:56 pm
Jill
My mom let me have sugar cereal, but I don’t let my kids eat it. Totally mean, I know. I will be looking for a partner in crime. Sounds like two heads are better than one!
November 19, 2015 at 6:58 pm
cat jones
Ha Ha! And every head needs a hat…
November 19, 2015 at 7:05 pm
Laura K Zimmermann
Thank you for a fun post!
November 19, 2015 at 7:09 pm
Christine M. Irvin
Well, they do say two heads are better than one! Thanks!
November 19, 2015 at 7:10 pm
thduggie
Thanks! I’ll go to bed now and rest my first head, and then think about which extra heads might need festive beverages.
November 19, 2015 at 7:10 pm
lgalaske
That had to be the most-fun-to-read-PiBoID post ever! Thank you!
November 19, 2015 at 7:18 pm
Laura Mannering
Two!
November 19, 2015 at 7:22 pm
Noelle McBride
I DO need a second head! Sometimes I talk to myself, but I don’t always hear an answer… usually that’s a good thing! Thanks for a great post today!
November 19, 2015 at 7:22 pm
Ali Pfautz
Hilarious! So fun! Thanks for the double dose of inspiration.
November 19, 2015 at 7:28 pm
Pat Miller
I’ll never think of “putting your heads” together again without thinking of your Henson metaphor. Thanks for the reminder!
November 19, 2015 at 7:29 pm
Jane Heitman Healy
It is true, 2 heads are better than one! And if you can’t find another head, do what I do–eavesdrop! Thanks, Adam & Ame!
November 19, 2015 at 7:35 pm
Christine Connolly
Love this post! Made me smile…off to find my other head.
November 19, 2015 at 7:40 pm
Kate Heling
I LOVE Wolfie — so funny!
November 19, 2015 at 7:54 pm
Samantha Altmann
You two are so funny! I loved reading this!
November 19, 2015 at 7:56 pm
Ame Dyckman
HAVING A BLAST reading these comments, guys! KEEP ‘EM COMIN! SO 😄 you liked our post–⭐️THANK YOU⭐️! (Like I just said to one of our author pals, Adam and I originally TRIED to do a “serious” post. It was a difficult four seconds! 😂❤️❤️❤️!)
November 19, 2015 at 7:59 pm
billiesgirl
This post made me hungry for a sugary cereal….
November 19, 2015 at 8:02 pm
Susan Niemann
Thanks for the inspiration!
November 19, 2015 at 8:16 pm
Sharalyn Edgeberg
Two heads are better than one! Thanks for sharing.
November 19, 2015 at 8:17 pm
Angie
You’ve got to take your two heads on the road, seriously! Just too funny!
November 19, 2015 at 8:19 pm
Carleen Shreeve
Too funny! Thanks for the laugh.
November 19, 2015 at 8:22 pm
Audrey Hackett
I love brainstorming with another person. Thanks for reminding me. EASY PEASY!
November 19, 2015 at 8:26 pm
LeeAnn Rizzuti
The two-headed idea generator sounds like fun. Thanks for sharing, Ame and Adam. Your zany humor has brightened a rainy day.
November 19, 2015 at 8:26 pm
Brook Gideon (@brookgideon)
Two fun hairstyles go great together! Thanks for the great post and the fun idea!
November 19, 2015 at 8:28 pm
Julie M. Evans
Fun!
November 19, 2015 at 8:30 pm
Jamie LB Deenihan
Adam and Ame, love your books and loved your post today! Made me laugh and remember all the wonderful resources that are available for brainstorming new ideas (including people!) Thanks and congrats on your success!
November 19, 2015 at 8:34 pm
leprechaun5770
Great advice. Thanks, Ame & Adam.
November 19, 2015 at 8:37 pm
Kevin Klein
Inspirational riffing! Many thanks and best wishes in your writing.
November 19, 2015 at 8:47 pm
Kara
This post made me laugh! Especially “Wana be my extra head?” Haha. Great advice. Thank you for the laugh.
November 19, 2015 at 8:49 pm
LJ Laniewski
Thank you for this laugh out loud post. I am off to search for an extra head…and some Cookie Crisp.
November 19, 2015 at 8:54 pm
Deb Dunn
Okay, seriously? Just when I think I’ve exhausted all possible ways to brainstorm you come up with an amazing new one. Thank you, thank you! Now I have to go look for my left head.
November 19, 2015 at 8:56 pm
Louann Brown
Adam and Amy, bet you two would be a blast to work with! However, my critique groups are pretty awesome also! Being with folks who are writing is always a blast!
November 19, 2015 at 8:56 pm
Annie Cronin Romano
So much fun reading your post!!! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
November 19, 2015 at 8:57 pm
melissamiles1
Thanks for a very enjoyable post. It’s so generous of you guys to give away a critique. I hope you do live by me! I’ll treat for lunch. 🙂
November 19, 2015 at 8:59 pm
Jessixa Bagley
Ha ha! Hilarious post with great advice. I wasn’t allowed to have Cookie Crisp either. I think i need to rectify this as it will clearly help my PiBoIdMo ideas.
November 19, 2015 at 9:01 pm
writeremmcbride
Elizabeth McBride – fun post! And the chance for co-critiques? Wow! Thank you!
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November 19, 2015 at 9:49 pm
Ali Earle Pichardo
Ame and Adsm, I love the two headed monster. What a great way to get PiBoId by using two heads! Thanks for this fun post.
November 19, 2015 at 9:53 pm
Adam Lehrhaupt
I am so overwhelmed by all these great comments! As Ame said, “we tried to do a serious post” for all of a few seconds. But then we laughed. And then we ordered festive beverages. And then we laughed again. And then I tried to get us to write some stuff about evil badgers and armies of wasps, but Ame’s good sense won out. Super happy that folks found our post humourous. Stoked to hear more!
November 19, 2015 at 10:11 pm
Lori Mozdzierz
Yup, two heads are better than one!
November 19, 2015 at 10:12 pm
Cinzia
Hilarious. I loved the Duran Duran comment. Good advice.
November 19, 2015 at 10:13 pm
Gabi Snyder
Super funny post! My kiddos make great extra heads, so I sometimes become a three-headed monster. What a generous prize package — thanks!
November 19, 2015 at 10:13 pm
Kathy Cornell Berman
Ok! That was fun, as it should be. Buddy Brainstorming is a must for all of us.
November 19, 2015 at 10:23 pm
Tabitha Sims
Adam and Ame, thank you both for your highly entertaining advice! I’ve been searching for my extra head for a while now. Hopefully PiBoIdMo will help with that too!
November 19, 2015 at 10:28 pm
DaNeil
Delightful post. Thank you.
November 19, 2015 at 10:28 pm
Donna L Martin
Sounds like you two are a match made in PB heaven,,,lol
Great post!
November 19, 2015 at 10:38 pm
Prairie Garden Girl
Oh my! ChuCkLe! Adam and Ame you both amazing. Thank you for making my day with funnies and inspiration.
~Suzy Leopold
November 19, 2015 at 10:38 pm
gayla erickson
That was really fun! And what a great idea! There is someone I’ve tossed ideas around with — but I need to do it more frequently Thanks!
November 19, 2015 at 10:45 pm
chrisynthia
Still chuckling over this post after reading this morning! Thanks for the inspiration.
November 19, 2015 at 10:46 pm
Heather Kelso
Thank you for the chuckles!
November 19, 2015 at 10:48 pm
Susan L. Roberts
This is a sure-fire way to get some right-brain thinking going! Thanks.
November 19, 2015 at 10:50 pm
Amy Bradshaw
Enjoyed the laughs today – thank you!
November 19, 2015 at 10:51 pm
Mary Warth
Wow- double trouble! Thanks for the fun post.
November 19, 2015 at 10:56 pm
teresa m.i. schaefer (@TMISchaefer)
This reminds me of the Doublemint gum commercials! Thanks for the inspiration!
November 19, 2015 at 10:58 pm
aallen6
I forgot all about the two-headed monster! Such great memories! Now if only I could find another head… 🙂 Thank you for the fun and witty post!
November 19, 2015 at 11:02 pm
Christie Allred
This is the most creative approach I have ever seen to a PiBoIdMo post 🙂 Way to go!
November 19, 2015 at 11:04 pm
Kristen Browning
Thanks for the great advice–and for a good laugh. I’m pretty sure that I didn’t try Cookie Crisp until college (my wild, experimental phase)!
November 19, 2015 at 11:19 pm
Kelly Conroy
This post is as fun as your books! Thanks for the ideas! I’m starting with the festive beverages.
November 19, 2015 at 11:23 pm
Heather Pierce Stigall
Very fun post! I have a few extra heads that help me develop ideas. In fact, my 10 year old head came up with a great title tonight. Off to write about that idea . . . .
November 19, 2015 at 11:23 pm
David Huyck
Writing and Critique buddies are always on my wishlist. It’s HARD to get a good match. There are a lot of courting analogies to be had, but really it’s all alchemy, I think.
Come to think of it, I’m finding that’s what PiBoIdMo is good for: turn all those misshapen lumps of lead into pure gold! Alchemy for the win!
November 19, 2015 at 11:26 pm
Cathy Breisacher
You two are incredibly talented and super funny. Your creativity is off the charts. I guess that’s what happens when two smart noggins are put together.
November 19, 2015 at 11:28 pm
seekerjules
Love having these insights into creativity. Thank you!
November 19, 2015 at 11:32 pm
Deirdre Englehart
What fun! Thanks for the laughs!
November 19, 2015 at 11:34 pm
Jenifer
Always liked these creative interactive teaching ideas on Sesame Street.
November 19, 2015 at 11:47 pm
Amelia Gossman
Great and funny post! Love the creativity and the advice – it’s so easy to get caught up working in a vacuum. Bouncing ideas off of a friend can generate some gems!
November 20, 2015 at 12:02 am
catpledger
Wonderful post!
November 20, 2015 at 12:05 am
8catpaws
8 cat paws must mean 2 cat heads… a perfect set-up for brainstorming!
November 20, 2015 at 12:05 am
Meghan Daniels
This is the best post! Do you need a third head because I wanna be besties with both of you.
November 20, 2015 at 12:21 am
Nori Underhill
I had no one to brainstorm with because none of my writer friends knows about this secret identity of mine yet, so I used *you*, Adam and Ame, as my extra heads and wrote a story about…a two headed boy! Of course.
November 20, 2015 at 12:22 am
Vicky Wirkkala
How fun!! This is great advice! Now to find my second head!
November 20, 2015 at 12:41 am
Trine
I love my extra heads…
November 20, 2015 at 12:54 am
JESSICA HARLEY
geeeeeeez… could they be any more lovable?
November 20, 2015 at 12:56 am
ingridboydston
Where’s near? Where’s near? I wanna win lunch with you & you, you two, you two too?….Thanks for the fun!
November 20, 2015 at 12:59 am
Midge Smith
Hilarious! Great advice–
November 20, 2015 at 1:06 am
Cindy E. Owens
This article was funny! Great advice! One more thing…I LOVE Cookie Crisp. That is one of my most favorite cereals EVER.
November 20, 2015 at 1:21 am
Jenna Woloshyn
This kind of playfulness makes me excited to work on new ideas. Thanks! My writing group often helps move my ideas forward, so I extra heads are definitely worth seeking out.
November 20, 2015 at 1:22 am
Jessalyn King (@jessalynk)
Super cute post, thanks guys! I look forward to finding a second head.
November 20, 2015 at 1:37 am
Garnett Natasha
Thanks for the chuckle Ame and Adam. Now I have a Cookie Crisp craving. Nom. Nom. Nom.
November 20, 2015 at 1:39 am
Anjali Amit
Two heads ARE better than one. Thanks for this. Now to go look for a second head that will sit well on my shoulders/
November 20, 2015 at 1:41 am
brandimpayne
Thank you for the ideas! It was so much fun to read!
November 20, 2015 at 1:47 am
Jill Richards Proctor
Well, that was fun! A second head? My husband offers lots of pb ideas, being as how he’s just a little boy at heart. And I have to admit, I don’t know what Cookie Crisps are. Must be missing out. Thanks!
November 20, 2015 at 2:14 am
Stacey Han
I’m totally showing the cheese clip to my son, whose learning to read! What a great trip down phonics lane…
Thank you for the very fun post and great reminder that two heads are better than one. Does a critique group work? 5 or 6 heads, depending on the day 🙂
November 20, 2015 at 2:32 am
Chris Regier (@cmregier)
My extra head was doing voice overs for the ducks in the village and it has generated the best story idea I’ve had this month! Two heads are ALWAYS better than one. Thank you.
November 20, 2015 at 2:34 am
julie rowan zoch
Ahwhaduddidida! I’m in!
November 20, 2015 at 2:56 am
Jill
Thanks, Ame and Adam. 🙂
November 20, 2015 at 3:06 am
viviankirkfield
See…that’s what I get for coming late to the party…I have to scroll through 391 comments! Which I actually love because I get to see the names of so many friends, critique buddies, and bouncer-off-ers. 😉 Great post, Ame and Adam…I’m totally a fan of brainstorming with writer friends…I’ve even got hubby scribbling ideas down on papers for me!
November 20, 2015 at 3:20 am
Widjati Hartiningtyas
Three is perfect. In every way. So Adam and Ame, be my extra heads, please. Please. Please.
There I said it three times.
November 20, 2015 at 3:58 am
Freda lewkowicz
Thanks for the advice and the giggles…
November 20, 2015 at 4:05 am
Shelley Marshall
My goal now……to keep writing and rewriting my PBs until the words make me and my extra head(s) laugh as much as your post did. Compliments to the chef in each of your extra heads that cooked up such engaging rollick for us during Piboidmo.
November 20, 2015 at 4:28 am
Maria Marshall
Wonderful idea and most needed case of uncontrollable giggles. Thank you for lightening the day and providing much to think about.
November 20, 2015 at 5:20 am
Sheryl Murray
You two are too silly (and very entertaining)! What a great way to work!
November 20, 2015 at 5:40 am
Helen Matthews
I looked at my PB manuscripts lately and realised that the best ones came out of brainstorming with my young daughter! This is where I have a problem, because these brainstorming sessions are usually intended for her, to help her write a story for school or for fun. What happens is I start overflowing with ideas which I want and need to share. But how do you do this without the child thinking ‘my mum is getting all these great ideas and I’m not’? See my dilemma? Why don’t I get half as productive when I’m just staring at the blank screen? 🙂
November 20, 2015 at 6:08 am
Laurie L Young
Both my heads are working to come up with a few new ideas . . .
November 20, 2015 at 7:07 am
Jessica Loupos
Woo hoo!! Strength on numbers! Perfect advice. I’m also mining nuggets from my 4 and 6 year old 😉
November 20, 2015 at 7:30 am
Beth G
Thanks for such a funny and goofy post! 😀
November 20, 2015 at 8:18 am
Paul Czajak
Great post! It made me want a festive beverage and a bowl of cereal at the same time. Not sure why I’ve never tried that yet?
November 20, 2015 at 8:22 am
Artelle Lenthall
So very, very entertaining and a great idea to boot! Thanks Andy and Ame
November 20, 2015 at 8:45 am
shoba dewey
You too are so funny. enjoyed your post.
November 20, 2015 at 8:52 am
Wendy Martin Art
I don’t only have 2 heads, I have an entire crowd clamoring at me. Thanks for sharing.
November 20, 2015 at 9:12 am
Nadine Gamble
Thanks for the giggles! Still looking for my second head…anyone?
November 20, 2015 at 9:15 am
Jane Sutton
Fun + Truth = Fabulous Post
Congratulations and Congratulations!
November 20, 2015 at 10:04 am
saputnam
What a fun post!! I totally agree, two heads are better than one! And as for Sylvia Liu’s comment, “I would like an entire extra body to help take care of the rest of my life so I can sit and write” I’ve been looking for one of those for years!!
November 20, 2015 at 10:11 am
Laura Rackham
2 funny:)
November 20, 2015 at 10:12 am
janelle
Very funny!
November 20, 2015 at 10:15 am
Sheri Rad
What a good idea to have a brainstorming buddy. Together we could share ideas and take the good ones and give the others away. Thanks to creative types of people.
November 20, 2015 at 10:21 am
aliciaminor
Wish I could have an extra somebody. Who could it be, if I find somebody. Wish I may, wish I might. Thanks for sharing.
November 20, 2015 at 10:21 am
Susie Hou
thanks much for the giggles and inspiration!
November 20, 2015 at 10:42 am
Anita Banks
Very Cute!!
November 20, 2015 at 10:51 am
yangmommy
First of all, I love Cookie Crisp (& Lucky Charms!) but only ever got to eat them on special occasions. Today is now one of them 🙂 Secondly, after reading your post, I think a lot of us PB-writers need to let loose more and just be silly, be daft, be nutty. We get so caught up in all the other grown up facets of life that we may forget how to be silly–such a shame! So I pledge for the rest of the day to be a little silly.
Coincidentally, I’m going to be covered in silly string at school today–yikes!! 🙂
November 20, 2015 at 11:26 am
Nicole Strangman
Great post and example of how to keep things fun
November 20, 2015 at 12:06 pm
kjerstenhayes
Now if only I could have 4 hands too…
November 20, 2015 at 12:07 pm
Jill Tadros
Off to find a head…an attached head…a human with a head attached.
Off to find a collaborator!
November 20, 2015 at 12:08 pm
Mary Zychowicz
Wow! That was fun to follow! Of course I am a huge Henson fan. I like the brainstorming idea. Sounds like a great way to get new and novel ideas flowing. Thanks for the fun post.
November 20, 2015 at 12:14 pm
Darcee Freier
So much fun! And I love your books! Thanks for the post!
November 20, 2015 at 12:17 pm
Rebecca Van Slyke
I think I’ll use some small heads… with big, creative brains inside.
Me: Okay, second graders! What would make a good picture book idea?
Second graders: (Who even KNOWS what they’ll say. But I’ll bet you a whole box of Cookie Crisp that there will be at LEAST one great idea starter there!)
November 20, 2015 at 12:22 pm
Jennifer Phillips
A fun and inviting way to remember the value of thinking buddies, not just critique partners. Thanks!
November 20, 2015 at 12:25 pm
kmajor2013
I love the back and forth, duet nature of the post!! Thanks for the ideas and comic relief too.
November 20, 2015 at 1:04 pm
Dana Atnip
Two heads ARE better than one! Thank you for the informative and funny post! 🙂
November 20, 2015 at 1:24 pm
Janet Halfmann
Love coming up with story ideas with my grandkids! Thanks for the glimpse into your duo.
November 20, 2015 at 1:35 pm
Joanne Sher
OH MY GOODNESS! What an absolute RIOT! You guys are awesome – and your advice is Fantabulous!!!! Thanks!
November 20, 2015 at 1:42 pm
winemama
what a great post!
November 20, 2015 at 2:16 pm
Kyle McBride
Thanks
November 20, 2015 at 2:33 pm
Susie Sawyer
Entertaining AND informative! Best one yet! Thanks you two!!
November 20, 2015 at 2:39 pm
sarahlynnereul
what a super fun, fantastic post. love it, thanks so much!
November 20, 2015 at 3:05 pm
Doris Stone
I’m, going out for lunch with my extra head, can’t wait! Thanks for the inspiration!
November 20, 2015 at 3:10 pm
Aimee Isaac
This is such a great idea. I am in critique groups but I’d love a buddy to discuss ideas with.
November 20, 2015 at 3:15 pm
Dana Arnim
Love this work!!!
November 20, 2015 at 3:32 pm
Carol Gordon Ekster
I need a lot of heads! I count on my critique buddies. And I love how you summarized the writing process: “simply write the idea into a story, edit a thousand times, get agent approval, survive Acquisitions and Contracts, edit another thousand times, get published, and promote like HECK! EASY PEASY!” It really is that easy!
November 20, 2015 at 4:03 pm
Kate Knaus
What a great prize and advice!
November 20, 2015 at 4:15 pm
Jennifer Bower
Thanks for such an entertaining post. A writing buddy is exactly what I need and I am now officially on the lookout for my other head. Hope I find one soon. Thanks again Adam and Ame!
November 20, 2015 at 4:31 pm
Cathy Stefanec Ogren
Love the post. So creative!
November 20, 2015 at 5:28 pm
Rachel H
Thanks you two! No Cookie Crisp for me either. Some of my extra heads are here at PiBoIdMo. I’m not sure where I’d be without them.
November 20, 2015 at 5:32 pm
Caren Cantrell
Two heads really are better than one! Thanks.
November 20, 2015 at 6:11 pm
Colleen Paeff
You guys make it sound so easy! 😉
November 20, 2015 at 6:53 pm
Natalie Lynn Tanner
Hi Guys!: Apparently I have the COOLEST MOM EVER! She still buys me Cookie Crisp! I will give her an extra THANK YOU today for being so RAD!!!
I LOVE your post! Your comic banter back-and-forth reminds me of the comic banter I have through email with my OTHER HEAD. She lives in England and I live in the states, but the banter continues through masses of emails. It is so wonderful to have someone you can bounce ideas off of, to have read your work and comment on it, and most especially — inspire you to keep writing and dreaming! I hope everyone can find their OTHER HEAD, too! I mean, look how great it works out for the Two-Headed Monsters above!
November 20, 2015 at 9:17 pm
goodfish78
Daaaaaang…I’ll supply my own tasty bevs thanks. Not sure what I’ll have…red wine? (but that makes you sleepy) white? (Too sweet) hard liquor? (You write for kids, dude) exactly. (Hard it is). Two heads are better than one. Thanks for allowing me to feel cray cray, Ame and Adam!!
November 20, 2015 at 9:37 pm
Suzanne Alexander
Brainstorming with a fellow writer is fantastic! As the wise ones have said, “two heads are better than one!” (If that really is the case, though, why weren’t humans born with two heads?!)
November 20, 2015 at 10:13 pm
Janet Smart
Yes, two heads are better than one!
November 20, 2015 at 10:40 pm
orthodoxmom3
Well I’d say two heads are better than Cookie Crisp 😉 Just saying….. but you’re right. I need to find someone to be my second head!
November 20, 2015 at 10:50 pm
Naana Kyereboah
Love the creativity. Thanks for the post.
November 20, 2015 at 11:28 pm
writersideup
I’ll have you two know I already feel like a two-headed monster! lol Isn’t three a crowd? 😉
And if ever there was a Dynamic Duo, it’s the two of YOU! You’re amazing! 😀
November 20, 2015 at 11:34 pm
Traci Sorell
Just what I needed to read! Thanks for the laugh and the advice.
November 20, 2015 at 11:52 pm
pepb16416
I love your hair. Thank you for your ideas.
November 21, 2015 at 12:01 am
StephMWard
Oh how I wish I lived close enough for “lunch with festive drinks”! Such fun. Thanks for all of the great ideas 🙂
November 21, 2015 at 12:12 am
wendymyersart
You guys do know that your bonkers…..right? 🙂 Thanks for a funny post.
November 21, 2015 at 12:49 am
WalkingStick
This was a hilarious read- thanks for the cheerful advice!
November 21, 2015 at 1:01 am
Angela Turner
I have found a couple extra heads and they are very helpful! Thanks for such an entertaining post.
November 21, 2015 at 1:21 am
anniebailey7
Love this hilarious post! (And the great advice.)
November 21, 2015 at 1:49 am
Sharon Giltrow
Thanks Adam & Ame I need to collaborate more….. does anyone need a second head??
November 21, 2015 at 2:02 am
Darlene Gaston
It takes a village sometimes…Thanks for the reminder!
November 21, 2015 at 3:26 am
Tony Williams
Love this hilarious post! (And the great advice.)
November 21, 2015 at 3:37 am
Kathy Manchip
Extra heads are the best, especially when you’re a parent! 😛
Also, I think I need a coffee mug that says “To the Writing Cave!”
November 21, 2015 at 9:05 am
June Smalls
Now those are some amazing prizes and a post that was entertaining as all get out! Makes me want to call all my critique buddies right now.
November 21, 2015 at 9:16 am
Sheila Lynch-Afryl
Looooooooove Wolfie the Bunny!
November 21, 2015 at 10:42 am
kcareywrites
In case we have forgotten, we are now reminded that writing should be FUN!
November 21, 2015 at 10:46 am
Monica Stoltzfus
And & Adam,
Loooooove this! *does my composition book carrying 5 year old daughter count as an extra head?* You’ve totally reminded us of the saying, ” two heads are better than one” 👍👊 creative teamwork is on the horizon ! Thank uou for the perfectly timed inspiration! You two are a fabulous team😍
November 21, 2015 at 10:48 am
ELJohnsen
Very funny AND inspirational! Thanks, I needed that!
November 21, 2015 at 10:59 am
Derick
Wonderful, humorous, insightful post! But I’d expect nothing less from my favorite pair of idioms. Inspired to load up ye ole backpack and head into my version of the writing cave – the writing woods. If I don’t make it out in 3 days, send in an editor to rescue me…
November 21, 2015 at 12:11 pm
Shannon Bartoshewski
Thanks Ame & Adam! Just what I needed this morning to keep inspired 🙂
November 21, 2015 at 1:16 pm
Pat Scruggs
That was fun. I totally remember those monsters from Sesame Street. You did them justice.
November 21, 2015 at 1:18 pm
Cassie Bentley
One-derful. Inspiring and thank you for reminding me to bounce ideas off fellow writers. (gently)
November 21, 2015 at 1:36 pm
Judy Bryan
Still laughing…thank you!
November 21, 2015 at 2:03 pm
Ashley Bankhead
This post was so funny. You guys really made me laugh. My kids are sometimes a great extra head. They really let me know what is and isn’t working in a manuscript. They are also fun to brainstorm with. Thanks for sharing.
November 21, 2015 at 2:53 pm
bonzerb
Thanks for the advice and the humor, excellent!
November 21, 2015 at 3:57 pm
Wendy Greenley
My festive beverage today is green tea with lemon. I think I see the problem. Or at least one of them. 🙂
November 21, 2015 at 4:19 pm
erikammon
Two heads- I need more like minded people near by! Guess I’ll talk to my cat…though he’s pretty ticked about the party hat my son put on his head
November 21, 2015 at 4:38 pm
ritaborg
me want cookie-ness
November 21, 2015 at 4:50 pm
Marilyn Garcia
Every time I see these two, I think they are so fun and so full of energy. So, I’m not accusing them of anything, but I do suspect that, just possibly, there might have been some secret Cookie cereal eating going on. Maybe. 😉
November 21, 2015 at 5:11 pm
Janie Reinart
You two are hilarious. Great idea –two heads are better than one.
November 21, 2015 at 5:38 pm
Sandy Perlic
A partner in crime would be great! I’ll be on the lookout for a likely candidate. Thanks for the great example of collaborative possibility.
November 21, 2015 at 6:21 pm
Anna Levin
Thanks for the fun post and ideas!
November 21, 2015 at 7:24 pm
bobbic1219
Two heads are definitely better than one!! I havent found a match but come pretty close.
My best friend Kaylynn would be perfect! She’s more if an extrovert than I am and more analytical but when we are together we laugh alot, talk nonstop and have a great time!!
Love when silliness takes over and the giggles begin!
No serious grownups here!!
November 21, 2015 at 8:35 pm
A. P. Alessandri
This post was hilarious! I’m so definitely thankful to have some great heads by me and this was a great reminder to bounce ideas off them. Thanks!
November 21, 2015 at 9:06 pm
laurensoloy
Oh, wow! These two are amazing!
November 21, 2015 at 10:06 pm
Holly Ruppel
Thanks for a super fun post, Adam and Ame! Festive beverages all around!
November 21, 2015 at 10:20 pm
Anna Totten
My spare heads are an invaluable part of my process. A riot is in store for one lucky piboidmo-er! Even if a shot in the dark, I really wish I lived closer.
November 21, 2015 at 10:47 pm
eliseparsley
This was super fun, you guys! If I had a real second head, I would definitely dye its curly hair blue.
November 21, 2015 at 11:03 pm
sherry
Late to the party, but what a great post!
November 21, 2015 at 11:22 pm
Ellen Sirianni
Thanks for the fun post. I definitely need an extra head.
November 22, 2015 at 12:51 am
Heather Ayris Burnell
You guys are awesome.
November 22, 2015 at 3:17 am
renajtraxel
You two crack me up. Writing buddies are the best!
November 22, 2015 at 6:41 am
Rachelle Sadler
Thanks for sharing! A interesting read 🙂
November 22, 2015 at 10:49 am
Mary Greer
That opens up a whole new aspect of ideas.
November 22, 2015 at 11:22 am
Susan Schade
Thanks for the clever post. My search continues for my “extra head.”
November 22, 2015 at 12:57 pm
Shirley Menendez
Thanks for your inspirational two-headed approach.
November 22, 2015 at 1:28 pm
Pamela Berkman
tee hee! I am fortunate to have two extra heads! But hey, never too much of a good thing, right?
November 22, 2015 at 5:48 pm
Gail Hedrick
Wow, did I need this! Thanks so very much- off I go to ask, laughing all the way- yay!
November 22, 2015 at 6:00 pm
Lane Arnold (@lanearnold)
So many places in life that I could use an extra head…I like this idea!
November 22, 2015 at 6:51 pm
Linda Hofke
I have a few “extra heads” and am so thankful for them.
November 22, 2015 at 6:54 pm
Pamela Haskin
Oh, Adam and Ame, what a fun post! Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing with us.
November 22, 2015 at 8:34 pm
Bethany Roberts
I love brainstorming with other heads- much more fun than one head alone!
November 22, 2015 at 9:36 pm
donnacangelosi
Adam and Ame…Always fun, inspiring and sharing great tips! Thank you! Thank you!
November 22, 2015 at 10:06 pm
Rachel Anderson
Very clever post. I like! If the extra head brings wine to the approach, do you think we’ll get better results, or worse results? Hmmmmmmm????
November 22, 2015 at 10:07 pm
Shirley Fadden
Sounds like fun!
November 22, 2015 at 10:26 pm
Lisa Charlebois
Oh my goodness – you two are too much! Loved your post – thanks!
November 22, 2015 at 10:57 pm
Kaitlin Hedberg
Thanks for the reminder that great accomplishments come from great communities!
November 23, 2015 at 12:44 am
bleakx
What a great direction to head in, unless you aren’t keen on the voice you’re about to invite on in. Sigh.
November 23, 2015 at 11:01 am
Maria Bostian
Funniest PiBoIdMo post I’ve EVER read! Thanks for making me laugh til I ache!
I’m off to find my other head!
November 23, 2015 at 11:06 am
Pascale M.
What a fun post Adam and Ame! Thanks!
November 23, 2015 at 1:23 pm
Alison Goldberg
So fun. Thanks!
November 23, 2015 at 2:39 pm
sallymatheny
Books and a critique and maybe lunch? That sounds fantastic!
November 23, 2015 at 4:06 pm
Michelle Cusolito
Love the “extra head.” I have a writing partner who often helps me work through my ideas and vice versa. We’ve never collaborated on a book, though.
November 23, 2015 at 8:14 pm
Sarah Harroff
Thanks Ame and Adam. Two heads are certainly better than one. My critique group (comprised of four heads in far flung time zones) has convinced me of that.
November 24, 2015 at 10:00 am
Peter Dargatz
I think having a writing buddy is a great idea. I am lucky enough to have a wonderful critique group, though I think we can expand and have more share sessions.
November 24, 2015 at 2:25 pm
Erin Nowak
How did I miss commenting on this sooner? Actually, my hard drive bit it, and I was out of a computer for a few days. Thankfully I only lost a few PiBoIdMo ideas in the crash. Could have used another head then!! But I have recouped them. Thanks for the advice and laughs!
November 24, 2015 at 7:23 pm
Dawn
Funny post! Thanks for sharing.
November 24, 2015 at 7:59 pm
heidimrogers
I know exactly who my second – and third – head will be! Thanks for this!
November 24, 2015 at 8:25 pm
Janice Brown
So great! Writing CAN be social.
November 24, 2015 at 9:29 pm
Jabeen Chawdhry
I need a brainstorming buddy, what a great idea! Thanks for your post!
November 24, 2015 at 10:40 pm
Natasha Wing
I read Wolfie the Bunny!
November 24, 2015 at 11:43 pm
anitanolan
Thanks for the post! You two are inspirations!
November 25, 2015 at 7:54 am
naturewalkwithgod
Your conversation reminds me of some my writing pal and I share. LOL! Thanks for encouraging writers to reach out.
November 25, 2015 at 11:02 am
Kelly Parker
I would LOVE to find my extra head! Having someone to just sit and brainstorm with really helps a ton! This post was so fun! Thanks!
November 25, 2015 at 5:12 pm
rupalimulge
Two great fun heads put together (non surgically?) Make one great fun post! Thanks for the laughs. Have to remember all the heads and be grateful!
November 25, 2015 at 5:32 pm
cindyjohnson2013
I found my extra head! Should have looked in the crisper drawer first, since that’s where I hide the chocolate
November 25, 2015 at 6:42 pm
Rosie Taylor
You two are fun, fun, fun!
November 26, 2015 at 12:02 am
Eric Adler
Thanks!
November 26, 2015 at 9:16 am
Sheri Dillard
Fun post! Thank you!
November 26, 2015 at 1:25 pm
Carrie Moore Chan
We weren’t allowed to have Cookie Crisp either…wait…I feel an idea breaking through. Now I need to go out and look for my extra head! Thanks guys!
November 27, 2015 at 8:53 am
Veronika Magali-Marosy
This. Is. Amazing! I want a second head!
November 27, 2015 at 6:30 pm
carolmunrojww
I have two extra heads! Sometimes difficult to walk down the street.
November 27, 2015 at 10:10 pm
Amy Smith
Fun; thanks, guys!
November 27, 2015 at 10:45 pm
Marie Monteagudo
Yes, indeed Adam & Ame, two – or more – heads are better than one – you’re both living proof of that! 😉
November 28, 2015 at 10:18 am
Betsy Devany
Such fun! Thanks for a great post!
November 28, 2015 at 1:45 pm
fishpatti
Such a fun, lighthearted post. Thanks for the inspiration!
November 28, 2015 at 5:11 pm
shirley johnson
Fun post! Thanks for sharing.
November 28, 2015 at 9:09 pm
shiela fuller
I love this idea about two heads. Sometimes though, the second head could come in the form of a complete stranger who just gave you a brilliant idea!
November 28, 2015 at 11:09 pm
viji
Excellent idea! thank you.
November 28, 2015 at 11:45 pm
Susanne Whitehouse
You two are hilarious!
November 29, 2015 at 2:46 am
Mindy Alyse Weiss
I’m still laughing from your post. Bouncing ideas off a writing friend is a fantastic idea. I usually wait until I have a first draft or get stuck on something, but I love the thought of helping each other out at the idea stage, too.
November 29, 2015 at 8:31 am
Michelle Heidenrich Barnes
You’re kidding me. That was only two heads? Seemed like at least 12 to me. Thanks for the fun post!
November 29, 2015 at 10:43 am
Phillip Hilliker
This is great! Bouncing ideas off my critique group is an important part of my process.
November 29, 2015 at 11:17 am
kmshelley
Thanks for this post! It worked! Read this, talked to my daughter and got 2 great ideas.
November 29, 2015 at 1:34 pm
Caroline Lee Webster (@uncoverthepearl)
Love this. I think I can get stuck in my own head . . . I definitely need to branch out, and do so much earlier in the process. I think of a second head when it’s time for critique, but why not for idea generation, too? Thank you for the idea, kmshelley–best to start with the heads right under my roof . . . I know what I’ll be doing over breakfast in the morning with my sons.
November 29, 2015 at 8:46 pm
Rona Shirdan
Two heads are always better than one! I usually have them both going at once and they try to talk over each other! 🙂
November 29, 2015 at 11:46 pm
Caroline
I mean, who *wouldn’t* want to be around the two of you and gather some awesome extra-headed genius in the process? Love this, Ame and Adam! I’n super thankful for my critique group and how we can brainstorm and revise and revise (and revise) together.
November 30, 2015 at 11:08 am
sallie wolf
Great post. Thanks.
Sallie Wolf
November 30, 2015 at 1:08 pm
Kim Chaffee
Great post! Very entertaining! Wanting me a second head right now!
November 30, 2015 at 1:47 pm
Dee Engle
Awesome post! So much fun today. I’m going to find a writing buddy now, so I can have some more fun. Thank you!
November 30, 2015 at 2:09 pm
barbara kupetz
I love the extra head idea. Actually I just suggested to my critique group that we might want to do more brainstorming in addition to our critiquing. Sometimes you just get the little nugget of a story idea and need a little throwing around of ideas to know what to do with it. YEA! Brainstorming with multiple heads.
November 30, 2015 at 3:06 pm
skeerswriter
Love to brainstorm with others — sometimes magic happens!
November 30, 2015 at 4:08 pm
Donna Carey
I like to pick others brains. My friends love to give me ideas too!
November 30, 2015 at 6:25 pm
Shena Ashcraft
Two heads are better than one. I’m so looking forward to letting my ideas rattle around in my second head!
November 30, 2015 at 7:31 pm
Juliann (Juli) Caveny
Writerly friends are the best to toss ideas around with! 🙂
November 30, 2015 at 7:46 pm
Myrna Foster
Thanks for sharing this! Loved the funny! I have friends that I toss novel ideas around with, but I haven’t found the right extra head for PB ideas. One of these days . . .
November 30, 2015 at 8:36 pm
Heather Greene
Too funny! Thanks for the post!
November 30, 2015 at 8:38 pm
Jean Isani
I’m working on that extra head!! I could also use another set of hands and 24 more hours in the day. Loved your post! Thanks guys. 2 headed monsters rule!
November 30, 2015 at 8:39 pm
Donna Rossman
Funny and inspiring! Looking forward to giving a second head a try! 🙂 Many thanks!
November 30, 2015 at 10:02 pm
Buffy Silverman
Thanks for the laughs and great advice!
November 30, 2015 at 10:33 pm
ann kronwald
So entertaining. Thanks.
November 30, 2015 at 10:34 pm
Carrie Finison
An extra head – yes! That’s exactly what I need!!
November 30, 2015 at 11:05 pm
Lauri Meyers
Hmm, I think I would fare better with a few more hands most of the time to deal with all the stuff my brain has cooked up!
December 1, 2015 at 12:15 am
Rachel Smoka-Richardson
Thank you for your entertaining post!
December 1, 2015 at 8:18 am
rdvanhorn
Thanks Adam & Ame for the two-headed inspiration on idea generation for picture books!
December 1, 2015 at 9:05 am
K
Ha! I’m a bit behind on reading my posts but I loved this one. Thanks A & A!
December 1, 2015 at 11:02 am
Karen Anghelescu
Love it – always helpful to have an extra head around!
December 1, 2015 at 12:09 pm
Andrea J Loney
Fun post. Hooray for extra heads!
December 1, 2015 at 4:14 pm
AlenaT
I could use an extra head … and hands and ….
December 1, 2015 at 4:49 pm
Dee Knabb
What a team. You two really get the ideas churning. Thanks, guys.
December 1, 2015 at 10:46 pm
Kelly Russell Jaques
Super fun post, Adam and Ame! We can all use a little help from our friends…
December 2, 2015 at 4:37 pm
Bethany Mandich
Very fun and engaging way of brainstorming! Thanks!
December 4, 2015 at 9:51 am
lisa patten
Great fun! Definitely need that extra head.
December 5, 2015 at 12:28 pm
Lindsay Bonilla (@LindsayBonilla)
What an amazing prize you are offering! So generous of you both! 🙂
December 5, 2015 at 3:11 pm
Maria J Cuesta
Ahahaha!!! So much fun! Thank you! I need an extra help too!!!!
December 5, 2015 at 6:38 pm
Nancy Kotkin
Your humor certainly comes through. Loved Wolfie the Bunny.