♬ You’ve got a long list…you’re counting it twice…
…gotta have 30…or ten times thrice…
…’cause the PiBo Pledge is online to sign! ♬
You can qualify for one of our AMAZING PiBoIdMo prizes just by taking the following pledge. Put your right hand on a picture book and repeat after me:
I do solemnly swear that I have faithfully executed
the PiBoIdMo 30-ideas-in-30-days challenge,
and will, to the best of my ability,
parlay my ideas into picture book manuscripts.
Now I’m not saying all 30 ideas have to be good. Some may just be titles, some may be character quirks. Some may be problems and some may create problems when you sit down to write. Some may be high-concept and some barely a concept. But…they’re yours, all yours! Give them a big, fat, juicy smacker! SMOOCH!
You have until Dec 5th at 11:59:59PM EST to sign the pledge by leaving a comment WITH YOUR FULL NAME on this post. PLEASE COMMENT ONLY ONCE.
The name you left on the registration post and the name you leave on this winner’s pledge SHOULD MATCH.
Again, please COMMENT ONLY ONCE. If you made a mistake, contact me instead of leaving a second comment.
Remember, this is an honor system pledge. You don’t have to send in your ideas to prove you’ve got 30 of them. If you say so, I’ll believe you! Honestly, it’s that simple. (Wouldn’t it be nice if real life were that straightforward.)
If your name appears on both the registration post AND this winner’s pledge, you’ll be entered into the grand prize drawing: feedback on your best 5 ideas from a literary agent. There are LUCKY THIRTEEN grand prizes! Check out the agents here.
So what should you do now? Start fleshing out your best ideas! Write them as elevator pitches. Get ready because YOU might be a CHOSEN ONE.
Other prizes include picture books, manuscript critiques, art prints—all the stuff you saw during the month. All winners will be randomly selected by Random.org and announced NEXT WEEK.
And guess what, PiBoIdMo doesn’t end here! From today through Dec 6th, stop in for Post-PiBo, which offers daily posts about organizing, prioritizing and fleshing out your ideas.
Plus—you can claim your first prize now: a winner badge for your website, blog or social media site, designed by Troy Cummings. You can make it larger or smaller to fit anywhere. And if you want it on a mug, don’t forget to stop by the PiBoIdMo shop where every purchase benefits Reading is Fundamental (RIF).
Don’t be naughty…be nice! Go ahead and sign below!
And don’t forget to come back for Post-PiBo!
888 comments
December 1, 2015 at 8:34 am
rdvanhorn
Thanks Tara! Because of the great Pieboldmo posts, I was able to complete the 30 Picture Book idea challenge in November. Wahoo!!!
Raelene Van Horn
December 1, 2015 at 5:28 pm
Alison Mary O'Donnell
Hi Tara
Thank you for my second year of Piboidmo. 30 ideas in 30 days and 30 inspiring blog posts. Loved it.
December 1, 2015 at 8:36 am
Lynette Oxley
Thanks Tara for taking the time to organise PiBoIdMo and Troy Cummings for designing the logo.
December 1, 2015 at 8:37 am
Stephanie Gray
Thank you so much for this! Looking forward to next year.
December 1, 2015 at 8:37 am
marlainagray
Marlaina Cockcroft, aka Marlaina Gray, does solemnly swear to get writing. Thanks for a great month!
December 1, 2015 at 8:38 am
gayleckrause
Thanks, Tara. Thirty topics and raring to go full speed ahead in 2016!
December 1, 2015 at 8:38 am
Pj McIlvaine
Piece of cheesecake! PJ McIlvaine
December 1, 2015 at 8:39 am
jennfowler
Thank you so much for organizing this. I enjoyed all of the blog posts and am so excited to turn my ideas into stories. My first PiBoIdMo is complete.
December 1, 2015 at 8:39 am
Kelly Parker
Kelly Parker
Such a great experience as always! Thank you Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 8:39 am
Sue Poduska
I DO solemnly swear, Yahoo!
December 1, 2015 at 8:41 am
Patricia Alcaro
It has been a very successful and inspiring month with over 30 ideas. I did it! Thank you, Tara…
December 1, 2015 at 8:41 am
Jane Higgins Norton
Thank you for organizing this…It’s such amazing and inspiring way to generate 30 ideas! 🙂
December 1, 2015 at 8:41 am
Shelly Hawley-Yan
Shelly Hawley-Yan
This was the first year I played and I LOVED It! What a challenging but amazing event! THANK YOU for imagining, creating, and organizing this!
I DO have lots of ideas now – some pretty good, some not so good, but no more excuses not to get going! Great sense of community as well. THANKS!!!
December 1, 2015 at 8:42 am
Laura Rackham
This gift keeps on giving! Thanks. Laura Rackham
December 1, 2015 at 8:42 am
tammisauer
I love you, Tara Lazar. 🙂
Tammi Sauer
December 1, 2015 at 8:42 am
pathaap
Thanks so much for a great month filled with ideas and encouragement. I was able to come up with 39 ideas (woohoo!). PatHaap
December 1, 2015 at 8:42 am
Sheila Lynch-Afryl
Sheila Lynch-Afryl
December 1, 2015 at 8:43 am
Nancy Rimar
Thanks Tara for a great experience.
December 1, 2015 at 8:44 am
Brianna Zamborsky
Thirty thank yous for you, Tara. I did it!
December 1, 2015 at 8:44 am
meganleewrites
Megan Taraszkiewicz
Thank you for organizing this!!
December 1, 2015 at 8:44 am
jodimckay
30 ideas? Heck yeah!! Thanks for another great PiBoIdMo, Tara! -Jodi McKay
December 1, 2015 at 8:45 am
Kim Erickson
Kim Erickson — Thanks for another great year!
December 1, 2015 at 8:47 am
writeknit
Laura Hartman – Thanks Tara, all of the posts were fun and helpful 🙂 I can’t wait to go back through the 30 days of ideas to dig out the diamonds!
December 1, 2015 at 8:48 am
acknoyes
This was inspiring! Thank you!
~ Amy Kolb Noyes
December 1, 2015 at 8:49 am
Tara O'Dowd
This was fabulous — so happy to be a “winnah”!
December 1, 2015 at 8:49 am
Jim Chaize
Yes, I made it to 30 ideas. Thanks Tara for all you do for authors of picture books. You are a big-time WINNAH!!
December 1, 2015 at 8:50 am
Candace Kubinec
Whew! I did it!!
December 1, 2015 at 8:51 am
Susan Latta
Thanks for the wonderful month, Tara! Susan Latta
December 1, 2015 at 8:52 am
Erin O'Brien
Erin O’Brien — I took the pledge! Another successful PiBoIdMo! Thank you so very much, Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 8:52 am
Val McCammon
Val McCammon. Thanks for another great PiBoIdMo!
December 1, 2015 at 8:52 am
June Smalls
June Smalls
Struggled this year and barely made it through but the ideas I came up with are ripe with potential! Thanks PiBoIdMo!
December 1, 2015 at 8:53 am
Jennifer Weingardt
Thank you for this challenge! I woke up this morning ready to work on one of my ideas. Jennifer Weingardt
December 1, 2015 at 8:53 am
Brittany Orrico
Thanks for an awesome 1st PiBoIdMo, Tara. Best, Brittany Orrico.
December 1, 2015 at 8:53 am
writerjodimoore
Thanks, love & hugs to Tara and all the bloggers for the tons of information and inspiration shared throughout this past month…and for cheering us on every step of the way! Hugs! Jodi Moore
December 1, 2015 at 8:53 am
Jan Peck
Thank you a million, Tara!
I do solemnly swear that I have faithfully executed
the PiBoIdMo 30-ideas-in-30-days challenge,
and will, to the best of my ability,
parlay my ideas into picture book manuscripts. Love you, Tara! Jan Peck
December 1, 2015 at 8:54 am
rupalimulge
Wow. Still adjusting myself in the month of Dec. from the onslaught of inspiration that was November 🙂 thanks a bunch Tara and all the wonderful people who made it happen for me !!! I do have the 30 (and more) ideas and here I come, first drafts. Woohoo! Rupali Mulge
December 1, 2015 at 8:55 am
Rebecca G. Aguilar
¡Muchísimas gracias, Tara, for a super PiBoIdMo!–Rebecca G. Aguilar
December 1, 2015 at 8:55 am
Juliann (Juli) Caveny
I had such fun during my first PiBoIdMo! I’ll be back next year! Juliann (Juli) Caveny, signing out for now! 🙂
December 1, 2015 at 8:55 am
MaryLee Flannigan
Thank you for a great month!!! I have 30 new ideas and have already turned 2 into books! I love all the fabulous daily advice – THANK YOU!
December 1, 2015 at 8:55 am
Karen Santhanam
I did it! Yay! -Karen Santhanam
December 1, 2015 at 8:56 am
Andria Rosenbaum
Done! Tara Lazar you are one Super Cool Chick! Thanks so much for all your hard work! ❤
December 1, 2015 at 8:56 am
Mariama Ross
Got 30+! What a lot of fun this was. It was my first time but I’ll definitely be back next year and looking forward to the post-PiBoIdMo too. Thanks so much! –Mariama Ross
December 1, 2015 at 8:57 am
Joan Swanson
Joan Swanson-Can’t believe I actually have 30 ideas to work with-Thanks for organizing!
December 1, 2015 at 8:58 am
Daryl Gottier
Thirty ideas again this year! Thanks so much for all the hard work you put in to this!
December 1, 2015 at 8:59 am
Beth Gallagher
Thanks for such a great PiBoIdMo, Tara! I got 49 ideas, which seem viable for the most part! 😀 Can’t wait to get started on outlining them. – Beth Gallagher
December 1, 2015 at 8:59 am
carrie a. pearson
Carrie Pearson – another year, another 30. It takes a village to make picture books! Thanks for your huge part in it, Tara.
December 1, 2015 at 9:00 am
chrisynthia
Chrisynthia Casper
December 1, 2015 at 9:00 am
Ana Velez
30 days 30 plus ideas, did it!
December 1, 2015 at 9:00 am
Brook Gideon (@brookgideon)
I solemnly swear that I am up to no good. 🙂 Tara and all the participants, thank you for another great November! Now to percolate those ideas into something stronger!
December 1, 2015 at 9:00 am
Anne Iverson
What a fun month! I have 35 ideas that are waiting to be explored, developed, et al. This was my first time with PiBoIdMo and hope to be back again next year. Thanks Tara, for offering such a wonderful challenge to us writiers!
December 1, 2015 at 9:00 am
K
Karla Valenti – Hooray!!!! This was a blast. Thank you so much Tara. 🙂
December 1, 2015 at 9:01 am
rgstones
I did it! Sending a big thank you to Tara and all the contributors. 🙂
Rachel Stones
December 1, 2015 at 9:01 am
Jodie Parachini
Looking back over my 30 shiny new ideas, I have to say, most look like dinosaur plops right now. (But you never know…one of those could be my diamond in the rough!) Thanks again Tara for an amazingly inspiring lineup. Jodie Parachini
December 1, 2015 at 9:02 am
Linda Hofke
I have over 30!! And I wouldn’t have come up with them if it weren’t for PiBoIdMo. Thanks, Tara 🙂
December 1, 2015 at 9:02 am
Barbara Carney
Barbara Carney–So glad I joined up! I loved reading all the helpful tips from so many generous writers, then creating 30+ ideas of my own. Now for the sorting! Thank you, Tara, for putting this together.
December 1, 2015 at 9:03 am
Doris Stone
My hand is on a picture book, (“When isn’t it?” My husband grumbles.) and I, Doris Stone, do solemnly swear that Tara is a genius and I now have 30+ new story ideas. Thank you, Tara and a big Thank You to everyone who helped with PiBoIdMo. What a fantastic month of inspiration its been.
December 1, 2015 at 9:03 am
skiffer
Well, that was harder than I anticipated, but yes, I have 30 new ideas on my list. Some are lame, like “the bottom of a pumpkin puree can.” and my last one is, of course, The End. – but there are 30. Thanks for putting together the challenge. It was a great exercise.
December 1, 2015 at 9:04 am
mrsbulls2ndgrade
I did it! Melissa Bulls
December 1, 2015 at 9:04 am
nicole greci
Nicole Greci
Love PiBoIdMo! Thank you for an amazing experience!
December 1, 2015 at 9:05 am
Deborah Allmand
This was my first year to participate and I had no idea how wonderful and action packed it would be. The guest bloggers and fabulous inspiration was overwhelming. Thanks to all who left words of encouragement and directions on how to make you ideas better. Loved every moment.
December 1, 2015 at 9:05 am
Pat Scruggs
Happy to say I made it all the way to 91 ideas. Once that faucet opened it was so much fun. Some of the drips were just that – drips. But some I’m in love with. Now, let the work begin. Good luck everyone. This was so much fun.
December 1, 2015 at 9:05 am
Diane Kress Hower
Yay! I made it with 32. Thanks Tara for all you do!!
December 1, 2015 at 9:06 am
Katelyn Aronson
I do solemnly swear that I have 33 ideas and have even prepared pitches for my 5 best!!! Thank you, Tara, for making November the best month of the year (Who’da thunk?)! -Katelyn Aronson
December 1, 2015 at 9:06 am
Melissa McDaniel
Melissa McDaniel
December 1, 2015 at 9:06 am
Jana Locke
Jana Locke. This was my first year – what a fun and challenging month it was!
December 1, 2015 at 9:07 am
Mrs. TwoCents
Thanks! Rosemarie Kathy (aka Rose Kathy).
December 1, 2015 at 9:08 am
bwernert
I finished
Betsy Wernert
December 1, 2015 at 9:09 am
Jane Heitman Healy
Jane Heitman Healy –thanks, Tara!! This PiBo has been especially good and inspiring!
December 1, 2015 at 9:09 am
Kathryn Kass
Kathryn Kass. This was awesome!
December 1, 2015 at 9:09 am
Rosie Taylor
I did it! Thirty ideas in thrity days! Rosie Taylor
December 1, 2015 at 9:11 am
Anita Banks
AwesomeSauce!!! Anita Banks. Thanks Tara and all of your Guests!
December 1, 2015 at 9:11 am
hannahbarnaby
Winnah! Hannah Barnaby
December 1, 2015 at 9:13 am
Red said what?
Done! Thank you for a fun month of ideas and inspiration. Happy holidays! – Jennifer Reinharz
December 1, 2015 at 9:14 am
Veronika Magali-Marosy
I, Veronika Magali-Marosy do solemnly swear that I have faithfully executed
the PiBoIdMo 30-ideas-in-30-days challenge,
and will, to the best of my ability,
parlay my ideas into picture book manuscripts.😁
I made it to the finish line! Thank you again Tara and all the amazing people for the inspiration!
December 1, 2015 at 9:14 am
Mylisa Larsen
Did it. Mylisa Larsen
December 1, 2015 at 9:15 am
leandrajwallace
I’m a winnah! 😉 Thanks, Tara, and to all the contributing authors, I loved doing this! – Leandra Wallace
December 1, 2015 at 9:15 am
Sylvia Liu
Wahoo. Sylvia Liu
December 1, 2015 at 9:16 am
Ali Pfautz
YES! Ali Pfautz
December 1, 2015 at 9:16 am
Susie Sawyer
This was THE BEST year yet! Maybe because I’m retaining some of what I’ve learned over all these years I’ve been writing? I thought the posts were exceptional this year. Here’s hoping for loads of fledgling picture books to be born from our ideas!! Thank you, thank you, thank you Tara and all the blog posters, agents offering critiques, and others who work so hard to make this happen!! Let’s get creative folks!! Woot Woot!
December 1, 2015 at 9:16 am
Kristin Bucalo
Kristin Bucalo
December 1, 2015 at 9:16 am
Rajani LaRocca
I did it!! What a great ride this was, and what a way to get the creative juices flowing.
December 1, 2015 at 9:17 am
Laurie J. Edwards
32 ideas secreted away for winter writing. Thanks for the challenge!
December 1, 2015 at 9:17 am
saputnam
Sharon A Putnam “I DO solemnly swear that I have faithfully executed
the PiBoIdMo 30-ideas-in-30-days challenge!”
I ended up with a total of 67 ideas, 28 of them are now rough drafts. Thank you for another great PiBoIdMo!!
December 1, 2015 at 9:18 am
naturewalkwithgod
Thank you, Tara and all the creative people who helped you! Inspired by the accountability and the encouragement, I came up with 30 PB ideas. Wahoo! Thanks again! –Kim Peterson
December 1, 2015 at 9:18 am
Kim MacPherson
Go us! Kim MacPherson
December 1, 2015 at 9:18 am
Thornton Blease
I did it. I am a winnah!
December 1, 2015 at 9:18 am
ManjuBeth
Thanks for an inspiring month! – Manju Beth Howard
December 1, 2015 at 9:18 am
kathalsey
Ya-hoo. 32 – one finally came around dinner time and it was funny. Kathy Halsey has completed the challenge thanks to Tara and all the guest bloggers and friendly/supportive PiBoIdMo-ers. THANK YOU.
December 1, 2015 at 9:18 am
lauramulveyphotography
Laura Mulvey, not the famous one, completed the 30 day challenge successfully. Thank you Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 9:18 am
writeremmcbride
Elizabeth McBride – Hooray!!! I’m so excited! Thank you again for putting together so many great posts and introducing us to so many great writers, illustrators, agents, and editors! I have 32 new picture book ideas (a couple extra for the flop factor) and it has been fun! Thank you Tara!
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December 1, 2015 at 9:19 am
laundrylight
Thanks for the inspiration and motivation! Kathy Sell
December 1, 2015 at 9:20 am
Susie Sawyer
Ummm. Okay, so I normally follow directions really well. But now I’m wondering if I commented correctly on today’s blog post. I left a comment, but didn’t actually type my whole name in the comment. Should I have put “Susie Sawyer” within the comment? Am I doomed? 😨
December 1, 2015 at 9:21 am
Chana Stiefel
Chana Stiefel has taken the PiBo pledge. Thanks again for a fun, informative, and fantastic month. I wish there was mo’ PiBoIdMo!
December 1, 2015 at 9:21 am
Liz LeSavoy
So many great ideas for looking at life in new ways. What a helpful experience!
December 1, 2015 at 9:22 am
Sharon J Wilson
This is the first time I’ve do this challenge and I had a ball. I’ve so many ideas to work with. One one starts digging for ideas they seem to be everywhere. I sure hope some of them have wings.
December 1, 2015 at 9:22 am
Lori Dubbin
The best part of waking up in November is a PiBoIdMo post in my computer! Soaking up the inspiration from PiBo posts resulted in 33 new ideas for me to flesh out! Thanks, Tara. It’s all good to the last drop – which is still to come in Post-PiBo! Lori Dubbin
December 1, 2015 at 9:22 am
Kelly Vavala
Kelly Vavala
December 1, 2015 at 9:23 am
Miranda Ireland
53 ideas!!! And I’m going to continue building my list. I’ve started working on one ms and hope to start more during the winter months! 😊👍🏻
December 1, 2015 at 9:23 am
Jenna Grodzicki
Woo hoo! 30 ideas! One submitted manuscript This has been an awesome experience. Thank you, Tara! 🙂
December 1, 2015 at 9:23 am
Michelle Fandrich
Winner! 🙂 Michelle Fandrich
December 1, 2015 at 9:23 am
Nadia A.
Thank you for a truly creative learning experience!
December 1, 2015 at 9:24 am
DaNeil Olson
Dear Tara,
Thank you for another fabulous November of inspiration!
Sincerely,
DaNeil Olson 🙂
December 1, 2015 at 9:24 am
Tina Cho
Thank so much, Tara! I have another 30 ideas to feed off of.
December 1, 2015 at 9:27 am
Cassie Bentley
Thank you for the support and encouragement. I look forward to the next few days posts with help to put those ideas into stories.
Cassie Bentley
December 1, 2015 at 9:27 am
JGCanada
Thank you for doing this! Got my 30 ideas and I’m starting to flesh them out. – Joyce Grant
December 1, 2015 at 9:27 am
transego
I hit 30 early in a spreadsheet I was keeping. I still need to gather up the bits of paper and notes in my cell phone that hit me after I stopped dragging a notebook everywhere.
This is the first challenge that I finished, so it’s definitely a win!
December 1, 2015 at 9:27 am
Bethaney Hall
Bethaney Hall w/ 40 ideas! Again thank you for this opportunity!
December 1, 2015 at 9:28 am
vickireinhardt2014
I’ve been so inspired by all the posts this year (my 2nd PiBoIdMo) that I’m too embarrassed to tell you how many titles and ideas I came up with, lol. Well over 30, that’s all I’ll say! I had so much fun commenting, too. It was a blast. I placed 2nd in a contest put on by the Institute of Children’s Literature from one of my ideas from last year, plus I’ve sent out a few manuscripts from that same list of ideas. PiBoIdMo is such an inspiration to me! Thank you so much! ~Vicki Reinhardt
December 1, 2015 at 9:29 am
Fran Price
I did it. We did it! Thanks for all the wonderful and inspiring posts. Fran Price
December 1, 2015 at 9:29 am
Alison Goldberg
Thank you, Tara! I have my 30+ ideas for a third year 🙂
December 1, 2015 at 9:30 am
Jeni Kocher Zerphy
Coffee and PiBoIdMo are a great way to wake up up! Best to you and yours!
December 1, 2015 at 9:30 am
Kelly Bennett
30+++ Thank yous for organizing PiBoldMo and these incredible guest bloggers. I am so grateful to you for taking so much of your time to put it all together and for inviting me–us–my muse, too, to participate.
December 1, 2015 at 9:32 am
Judy Sobanski
Did it. Finished it – 30+ ideas! Loved it! Thanks, Tara. Judy Sobanski
December 1, 2015 at 9:32 am
Michele Blood
Thanks for making this a super fun, super productive PiBoIdMo year! — Michele Blood
December 1, 2015 at 9:33 am
Nancy Tandon
Nancy Tandon solemnly swears! Don’t tell my kids.
December 1, 2015 at 9:33 am
Kate Knaus
Kate Knaus
Thanks everyone! 🙂
December 1, 2015 at 9:33 am
Debra Shumaker
Debra Shumaker. 31 ideas – I solemnly swear! Thanks again, Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 9:35 am
Laura Purdie Salas
Thanks, Tara and everyone–Got my 30. This year was a bit more of a struggle for me, and w/o the daily encouragement, I’d have definitely let it slide. I love deadlines! Laura Purdie Salas
December 1, 2015 at 9:35 am
Amy M. Miller
Thank you, Tara, for a great challenge! Can’t wait to work on my ideas.
December 1, 2015 at 9:35 am
Elizabeth Brown
Elizabeth Brown
Thank you for another PiBoIdMo, Tara. I solemnly swear!
December 1, 2015 at 9:35 am
wetwotutoring
What a great challenge- thank you for the motivation and inspiration everyone (but especially Tara). Challenge accomplished! -Jennifer Stoner
December 1, 2015 at 9:35 am
jhayslett
I came up with 30 ideas for picture books during PiBoIdMo. I am Jerrianne Hauslett appearing as jhayslett in the comments sections of the blog posts.
December 1, 2015 at 9:36 am
Giavanna Grein
A big THANK YOU to Tara and all the guest bloggers who shared such great tips! This was a really fun challenge and I look forward to fleshing out all of my crazy ideas! -Giavanna Grein
December 1, 2015 at 9:37 am
bgonsar
What a great month! The daily reminder/encouragement helped a ton. Thanks for facilitating Tara! -Brian Gonsar
December 1, 2015 at 9:37 am
Leah Perlongo
I have over 30 ideas and look forward to making them into manuscripts! Thank you! 🙂
Leah Perlongo
December 1, 2015 at 9:38 am
Samantha Altmann
I, Samantha Altmann solemnly swear that I came up with over 30 ideas. Some of them may be absolutely ridiculous, but hopefully there are a few good ones too. Thank you to the authors for their inspirational words and support! A huge thank you to Tara for putting together such a great event!!
December 1, 2015 at 9:38 am
Corey Schwartz
Corey Schwartz. Thanks!
December 1, 2015 at 9:39 am
Freda Lewkowicz
Thank you for motivating and inspiring me to find those new PB ideas. I loved participating,Tara.
December 1, 2015 at 9:39 am
shiela fuller
Thank you, Tara. Thirty ideas in 30 days done! Shiela Fuller
December 1, 2015 at 9:42 am
Genevieve Petrillo
30 ideas in 28 days – done and done. Genevieve Petrillo
December 1, 2015 at 9:42 am
Caroline Lee Webster (@uncoverthepearl)
Caroline Webster
December 1, 2015 at 9:42 am
Peter Dargatz
Peter Dargatz
December 1, 2015 at 9:42 am
Pat Miller
Tara, I am waiting at the airport for a flight and will be away from home for a week. I am unable to enter my comment because I don’t know my WordPress password for the phone. Could you please enter me in the drawing? I had 45 ideas this past 30 days. Thanks Tara.
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December 1, 2015 at 9:42 am
seekerjules
I have 30+ ideas. Thank you to all of the authors and illustrators that blogged and shared their inspirations. It has been fun and productive and encouraging!
December 1, 2015 at 9:43 am
Polly Renner
This was my first PiBoIdMo and it was awesome. I did complete the 30 ideas in 30 days, with help from my kiddos:> Thank You again Tara and all the contributing authors! Polly Renner
December 1, 2015 at 9:44 am
Stephanie Ledyard
Thank you!
Stephanie Ledyard
December 1, 2015 at 9:44 am
sunroksus
Tara, Thank you. I completed 40 ideas in this November PiBoIdMo challenge. My success is the result of your encouragement through the great guest posts you provided. As I read my ideas just started flowing. I am so excited and I look forward to read the next blogs about how to flesh these out. Thank you.
December 1, 2015 at 9:45 am
tphumiruk
Dow Phumiruk – hooray and thank you so much, Tara!!
December 1, 2015 at 9:46 am
Joanne Sher
I DID it 🙂 Thanks to EVERYONE. Absolutely fabulous in every way! Joanne Sher
December 1, 2015 at 9:46 am
Kelly Schmitt (@ricek0)
Kelly Schmitt – Thanks Tara for a great month! (When I made comments it was sometimes Kelly Rice Schmitt or Kelly Rice depending on the computer I was on)
December 1, 2015 at 9:48 am
onthisnewmorning
Thank you again Tara for the amazing organization and inspiration in this group! I can’t wait to continue developing these ideas!
December 1, 2015 at 9:48 am
Elizabeth Metz
I solemnly swear I am a winner winner (who had chicken for dinner). Thanks as always, Tara!
Elizabeth Metz
December 1, 2015 at 9:48 am
Alice Fulgione
Alice Fulgione – Thank you so much, Tara, for motivating me to flush out 30 ideas and a big thank you to all the authors who shared their daily posts with all of us!
December 1, 2015 at 9:50 am
timcanny
Now to buckle down! Thanks, Tara! What a great community you have brought together with PiBoIdMo!
December 1, 2015 at 9:50 am
Julie Grasso
I did it, I solemnly swear, 30 ideas, hurrahhh…. Thanks again Tara
December 1, 2015 at 9:51 am
angelapenadahle
Angela Dahle
What a year. This year was the hardest for me getting ideas, but come they did, even it most of them came the last week of the challenge. I’m finding that the more I illustrate, the more ideas come to me as visuals. Funny thing!
December 1, 2015 at 9:52 am
Jo Brown
I did it! and i already did an illustration sample for one of them thanks Tara
December 1, 2015 at 9:52 am
lmconnors
I, Lisa Connors, do solemnly swear that I have faithfully executed
the PiBoIdMo 30-ideas-in-30-days challenge,
and will, to the best of my ability,
parlay my 31 ideas into picture book manuscripts. Thanks for doing this challenge Tara.
December 1, 2015 at 9:52 am
authordeb
Thank you so much for organizing this fun and highly educational event, Tara! Thanks to all the post contributors, as well. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to seeing where my ideas lead me.
Deborah Bence Boerema
December 1, 2015 at 9:53 am
Lesley Higgins
Whew, #30 entered just before bed last night! Thank you Tara and all the contributing bloggers for such great energy and advice.
Lesley Higgins
December 1, 2015 at 9:53 am
Kara kramer
I love when you focus on creating on ideas, your whole life shifts to give you pb ideas.
awesome,
thanks for creating this focus month!
Kara Kramer
December 1, 2015 at 9:54 am
anitanolan
Thanks Tara, and all the contributors! I did it! Anita Nolan
December 1, 2015 at 9:54 am
wfedan
WENDY FEDAN, here! Taking the pledge! 30 ideas! I did it again! Yay!!!! And I’m happy to have a couple ideas that I know will be good books as well!
December 1, 2015 at 9:56 am
pepb16416
Thank you. Patricia E. P. Bennett
December 1, 2015 at 9:56 am
Steph Beth Nickel's Blog
Another 30 ideas … hurray! And thanks so much for organizing PiBoIdMo 2015, Tara. You are appreciated. I either signed up as Stephanie Nickel or Steph Beth Nickel, but they’re both me. Happy Writing!
December 1, 2015 at 9:56 am
Susan Nicholas
Wow! Thanks Tara for another great piboidmo. I got lots of great ideas. Some of them I’ve already started working on. Your guest posters were excellent. Thank you for organizing this event for us.
December 1, 2015 at 9:56 am
Kate Harold
Came out with 32 ideas from my first PiBoIdMo. Feel like I’ve learned so much from the great posts and am already at work on a new ms that came out of my ideas from this past month. Thanks so much, Tara!! -Kate Harold
December 1, 2015 at 9:56 am
Layal Idriss
Oh that was a fun November! Thank you for inspiring ❤
Layal Idriss
December 1, 2015 at 9:57 am
Jacqueline Adams
Jacqueline Adams
For the past few weeks, I’ve been under the weather and falling behind on everything, but PiBoIdMo helped get me back on track with my writing. Thanks so much, Tara! I have 35 ideas, and I wrote a first draft of one of them last night.
December 1, 2015 at 9:58 am
annamarras
Thanks, Tara and guest bloggers, for the inspiration and encouragement. Marlys Honeyman
December 1, 2015 at 9:58 am
aliciaminor
A phrase, a question, a title, whatever it is, is worth its time and effort for one day, it will be a gem in the making. Thanks for another month in a year! I wish all success!
December 1, 2015 at 9:59 am
Tracy Molitors
Thank you, Tara. Another fabulous year! PiBo is amazing! Tracy Molitors
December 1, 2015 at 9:59 am
LauraLH
November flew by! Thanks Tara for organizing this! 30 New Ideas and Characters! 🙂
December 1, 2015 at 10:01 am
katmaz2012
I did it! I have 30+ ideas to combine, delete, mash up or serve with gravy.
Kathy Mazurowski/Kathleen Mazurowski
December 1, 2015 at 10:01 am
Kimberly Marcus
Thank you again Tara! This was my first time doing the challenge and it was really great. Can’t wait to sort through my ideas, organize them and begin working!
December 1, 2015 at 10:02 am
Mike Petrik
Done and done! Thank you to Tara and all of the blog post authors! So much inspiration crammed into one little month. – Mike Petrik
December 1, 2015 at 10:02 am
Jennifer Phillips
Jennifer Phillips: 35 ideas and I’m already seriously noodling on one of them. Loved the guest blog posts and the energy. Thanks, Tara, for continuing to organize this!
December 1, 2015 at 10:03 am
Dorothy Massey
I’ve completed the challenge, had great fun doing so, and learned so much in the process. Thanks so much to everyone involved.
December 1, 2015 at 10:03 am
Laura Mannering
Thank you! My local Hong Kong bookstore has ordered me a copy of LITTLE RED GLIDING HOOD.
Laura Mannering
December 1, 2015 at 10:03 am
Donna
Looking forward to transforming the idea I now have into children’s picture books! Thanks for PiBoIdMo, Tara! Donna E. Hart
December 1, 2015 at 10:05 am
Mirra Kayne
Thanks so much for the inspiration this month! I finished with 48 ideas, and have a few more brewing.
December 1, 2015 at 10:06 am
julie rowan zoch
Hand over heart! 33 fleshed out ideas in 30 days! Thank you, Tara. You give the gift that keeps on giving! –Julie Rowan-Zoch
December 1, 2015 at 10:06 am
Josh Funk
Josh Funk
December 1, 2015 at 10:07 am
Sandee Yanke
Thanks, Tara, and all your contributors–this is a wonderful motivator. And it’s good to see that creativity is still alive and flourishing in our world! Sandee Yanke
December 1, 2015 at 10:08 am
Chris Regier (@cmregier)
Thank you, Tara. 30 plus one, (but no song to go with it yet) Chris Regier
December 1, 2015 at 10:08 am
WalkingStick
Thanks, Tara and Guests! Stacey Hockett Sherlock
December 1, 2015 at 10:08 am
jessicaevans915
I solemnly swear… This was my first PiBoIdMo, and I loved it!! Thanks so much!
December 1, 2015 at 10:08 am
KatyD
I ended up with 34! Thanks to Tara and to all the inspiring posts along the way! Katy Duffield
December 1, 2015 at 10:09 am
Sheryl Davis
Accomplished! Sheryl Davis
December 1, 2015 at 10:09 am
Corey Finkle
Two-time winner. Thanks! Corey Finkle
December 1, 2015 at 10:09 am
Susan Cabael
”Twas a great month!
Susan Cabael
December 1, 2015 at 10:09 am
Sandra
Sandra Rath
December 1, 2015 at 10:09 am
lizbedia
30 Ideas in 30 days. Yahoo!
Thank you, thank you again, Tara and everyone! What an awesome experience.
Liz Bedia
December 1, 2015 at 10:10 am
Cinzia
Cindy Greene
Thanks for organizing!
December 1, 2015 at 10:10 am
Kristen Schroeder
This was so much fun! Thanks, Tara, for organizing such an amazing challenge. I appreciate YOU and all you DO! 42 ideas done. One draft written, polished and sent to my agent!
Kristen Schroeder
December 1, 2015 at 10:12 am
Elizabeth Kellough
Thank you again Tara and guest bloggers. I enjoyed the experience again. Elizabeth Kellough
December 1, 2015 at 10:13 am
Bonnie Adamson
Yep . . . another 30+ shiny new ideas shuffling impatiently in the PiBoIdMo folder. Thank you, Tara, and good luck to all! I can’t wait to hear about the Class of 2015 success stories. Bonnie Adamson
December 1, 2015 at 10:13 am
Kara
Kara Cargill
December 1, 2015 at 10:13 am
Alecia Devantier
My first PiBoIdMo and I made it! WOW! What a fabulous idea, fabulous group of people, and SUPER FABULOUS Tara Lazar for putting this all together. Can’t wait to start turning these ideas into something.
Alecia Devantier
December 1, 2015 at 10:14 am
Natalie Rompella
Will be doing this again next year–thanks! Natalie Rompella
December 1, 2015 at 10:16 am
Tina L. Wheeler
Tina L. Wheeler
December 1, 2015 at 10:16 am
Judy Bryan
This was a fantastic experience ~ Thank you, Tara!!!
December 1, 2015 at 10:17 am
reluctantspy
I like the reminder to write down ideas every day.
December 1, 2015 at 10:18 am
Sadee Schilling
Sadee Schilling
December 1, 2015 at 10:18 am
Darshana
Darshana Khiani
December 1, 2015 at 10:19 am
emilygmoorewriter
I solemnly swear that I’m up to…. oh, no, wait…. I did it! If I win the grand prize, please pass on to someone else (I have an agent). I just wanted in on the smaller prizes and to make a list of wonderful ideas. PiBoIdMo was so much fun and inspiring! It was my first year and I will be back. Thank you Tara for all you do! Emily Moore (or E.G. Moore)
December 1, 2015 at 10:19 am
Katie Engen
Katie Engen
I do solemnly swear that all my picture book mischief has been managed per the PiBoIDMo parameters. Many thanks Tara, guest bloggers and the peanut gallery.
December 1, 2015 at 10:20 am
Caroline
Woo hoo! Completed the challenge again! This really does help. I went back to last year’s list several times this year when ready to start on a new project. Thanks, as always, for hosting this, Tara! Congrats, everyone!
Caroline Flory
December 1, 2015 at 10:20 am
Jennifer Rumberger
I did it! 30 non-fiction PB ideas. Thanks Tara for another wonderful month! Jennifer Rumberger
December 1, 2015 at 10:20 am
Sharon Nix Jones
My 30 are done. Made it through! Sharon Nix Jones
December 1, 2015 at 10:21 am
A. P. Alessandri
I do solemnly swear! 🙂 Thank you Tara and all who gave us such wonderful insights and advice. It was a great November, and I came out with 32 ideas. Woot!!! Alexandra Alessandri
December 1, 2015 at 10:22 am
Jan Noolas
Needed the nudging…thanks PiBoIdMo…I did it!
December 1, 2015 at 10:22 am
ducks33
I’m so excited I made it through this year!
Barbara Webb Sinopoli
December 1, 2015 at 10:23 am
Sharon Giltrow
Sharon Giltrow
December 1, 2015 at 10:24 am
Carrie Moore Chan
Challenge completed! YES!
Carrie Chan
December 1, 2015 at 10:25 am
Karen Anghelescu
Karen Anghelescu
Thanks for the inspiring month!!
December 1, 2015 at 10:25 am
Dionna
Dionna Mann Or Dionna L. Mann, don’t remember how I registered.
December 1, 2015 at 10:26 am
Lisa Katzenberger
I did it!!
December 1, 2015 at 10:26 am
Doreen E. Lepore
Thanks to you Tara and all of your inspiring guests, done! Doreen Lepore
December 1, 2015 at 10:27 am
ritaborg
I did it I did it I have more than 30 ideas ready for next year
Rita Antoinette Borg
December 1, 2015 at 10:28 am
Donna Rossman
Donna Rossman
Had a blast again this year! Thanks so much, Tara and guest bloggers!
December 1, 2015 at 10:28 am
mkresk
Thanks so much for this. I enjoyed completing my first PiBoIdMo challenge. MK Resk
December 1, 2015 at 10:31 am
Shennen Bersani
What a wonderful month! I can’t believe how fast it flew by! Thank you, Tara, and all your guest bloggers, for giving so much of your time – and yourselves – into PiBoidMo. I am grateful for all your advice and incouragement. Shennen Bersani
December 1, 2015 at 10:33 am
Lori Alexander
Lori Alexander
30 ideas down and I’m excited about 1-2 of them. Not too shabby! Thanks so much, Tara, for organizing this event. It was fantastic, as always!
December 1, 2015 at 10:34 am
flamebreather
Dee Sue
Thanks!
December 1, 2015 at 10:35 am
Lynne Marie
Lynne Marie (Pisano). I can’t believe it’s over! I got over 30 ideas, but I have not gotten enough of Picture Book Month — LOVE it ❤
December 1, 2015 at 10:35 am
Laurie Cronin
As my granddaughter, Quinn, would say, “I did it!!” Loved being a part of PiBoIdMo!! Thanks, Tara!!!
December 1, 2015 at 10:36 am
Stephanie Dreyer
Stephanie Dreyer! I received so much from my first year in PiBoIdMo. Thank you!
December 1, 2015 at 10:36 am
Sandra Jenkins
Thank you for an inspiring month! Sandra Jenkins
December 1, 2015 at 10:36 am
triciacandy
30! I got 30! It was a fantastic challenge. Thank you!
Tricia Candemeres
December 1, 2015 at 10:37 am
cedricgliane
Cedric Gliane
Easier the second time around.
December 1, 2015 at 10:38 am
Summer Hinderer
Yay I did it! It was a rough month but I was able to pull it off!
December 1, 2015 at 10:38 am
Kathleen Higgins
I swear on my stack of picture books, paints, broken crayons and in front of my two grandchildren that I have completed more thn 30 ideas. In fact I ended up with 57 ideas! Now I swear to get at least 3 done before next year’s PiBoIdMo. Thanks Tara
December 1, 2015 at 10:38 am
Pamela G. Jones
We all did it! Pam Jones
December 1, 2015 at 10:39 am
Ashley Bohmer
Ashley Bohmer has 30 in 30! 😎 Thank you for a wonderful month.
December 1, 2015 at 10:39 am
Vicky Wirkkala
Vicky Wirkkala! I have taken the pledge and have 30 ideas!!!!
December 1, 2015 at 10:40 am
donnacangelosi
What a fun month it’s been! I have 32 ideas and started writing a story for one of them! Thank you,Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 10:41 am
ptnozell
Thank you, Tara, for all of your efforts to make November such a productive month! Thirty ideas down, including one that became a draft during Susanna Hill’s Making Picture Book Magic course. And thank you to all of the guest bloggers – the support you’ve given is truly inspirational. #feelinglikeawinner
December 1, 2015 at 10:42 am
Lee Walker-Brockman
Lee Walker-Brockman. Thank you, Tara for a fantastic month of motivation! You are an inspiration and role-model to us all. Cheers!
December 1, 2015 at 10:43 am
Elizabeth Saba
Elizabeth Saba! It wasn’t pretty but it is done. I find this month motivational and times difficult to keep up with but thank you for putting it all together Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 10:43 am
Robyn Campbell
Fabulous month. Especially loved the last week of posts. A lot to be had in this month of PiBoIdMo, Tara. Thank you. I have 45 ideas. Congrats to everyone. Robyn Campbell
December 1, 2015 at 10:46 am
Laura K Zimmermann
I did it! Thank you for another great year!
Laura K. Zimmermann
December 1, 2015 at 10:46 am
Alayne Kay Christian
Another successful PiBoIdMo for me! Thanks Tara! Alayne Kay Christian
December 1, 2015 at 10:47 am
K. Callard
K. Callard. Thanks so much for running this, Tara. It was the kick in the pants I needed to get brainstorming!
December 1, 2015 at 10:47 am
Lynn A. Davidson
Tara, and all your guests who shared their wisdom and wealth of information – THANK YOU for the best PiBoIdMo I’ve had the privilege of participating in thus far. This is my 5th year and although I completed each, this time by day 17 I had 30 ideas and by the end of day 30 I had 65! I’m thrilled! I’ve taken the pledge and feel more motivated to keep working on the ones that seem the most viable. Thanks again, Tara, for the amazing work you do for us.
December 1, 2015 at 10:48 am
Jessie Oliveros
Jessie Oliveros
Thanks for another great year.
December 1, 2015 at 10:49 am
fishpatti
Patti Fish Stephens has completed the challenge with 35+ ideas! My user name came up as fishpatti for most of the posts, but my original pledge user name was Patti Fish Stephens. Sigh. I must have signed in originally with Facebook but then commented with my blog user name after that. Thanks for all of the inspiration!
December 1, 2015 at 10:49 am
Janie Reinart
Janie Reinart. Thank you Tara. You rock! You are the PB idea whisperer.
December 1, 2015 at 10:49 am
Robyn McGrath
Thank you! Robyn McGrath
December 1, 2015 at 10:50 am
Chad Wonsik
Chad Wonsik. What a great experience! Thank you!
December 1, 2015 at 10:50 am
mkcolling
Thank you. This month was fun and informative. I barely made 30 ideas, but I’ve never had so many at one time before.l
December 1, 2015 at 10:51 am
ajschildrensbooks
AJ Irving
Thank you another awesome PiBoIdMo!
December 1, 2015 at 10:52 am
Lisa Lange
Lisa McManus Lange – 150ish ideas (5 a day) 😉
December 1, 2015 at 10:52 am
jtmaxwell
Jessie Maxwell. Thank you for all of the inspiration!
December 1, 2015 at 10:53 am
alexiamandoni
Thank you, Tara!! Alexia Andoni
December 1, 2015 at 10:54 am
Helen Kampion
What a fun and sometimes frustrating 30 days! Loved it!
December 1, 2015 at 10:54 am
Barbara Cairns
I did it! Thanks to all who posted and especially to Tara for making this an inspirational month for picture book writers.
December 1, 2015 at 10:54 am
Mary Worley
Thanks Tara for organizing this and keeping the guidelines broad enough to let inspiration thrive. I enjoyed the many great guest posts this year. Oh, and I got idea #67 waiting at the train station last night. It might be the best one, too.
December 1, 2015 at 10:54 am
Kathleen Wilcox
This is my first PiBoIdMo so I didn’t know what to expect. To my surprise I completed the challenge with 30 picture book ideas. (Even jotted down another one this morning.) Thank you, Tara, for the great encouragement.
December 1, 2015 at 10:55 am
Barbara Cairns
I found it tougher than last year until some of those great posts came in and afforded me new directions to explore. Thanks to all!
December 1, 2015 at 10:56 am
Cheryl Eklund (@CherylEklund)
Cheryl Eklund – what an incredible experience…it aloud me to try different approaches to getting my creative juices flowing. As the month ended I have came up with a mix of ideas that work for me. Thanks to all who contributed.
December 1, 2015 at 10:56 am
Kerrie
Thank you so much for all the work you put into this, and to the guest-posters, as well. Good luck, everyone!
Kerrie Turcic
December 1, 2015 at 10:57 am
avivawerner
Thank you! Aviva Werner
December 1, 2015 at 10:58 am
Juliana Lee
Thank you, Tara! This is my third year participating in PiBoIdMo. I recommend it to everyone who asks me about writing for kids. It’s simply one of the best! Juliana Lee ❤
December 1, 2015 at 10:58 am
Derick
Stories came from who knows where…
Flying frogs, a balding bear.
Some will blossom, others flounder.
“Thank you,” Tara, fearless founder!
Derick Wilder
December 1, 2015 at 10:58 am
lindaschueler
Thank you so much for hosting this month. I got 40 ideas out of it! Linda Schueler
December 1, 2015 at 10:58 am
Meghan Daniels
I win! I win! Now I hope I win some prizes, but if not this has still be another great year. Thanks Tara Lazar! -Meghan Daniels
December 1, 2015 at 10:59 am
Stephen S. Martin
Another great month of ideas and inspiration. Now on to turning them into manuscripts. Stephen S. Martin
December 1, 2015 at 10:59 am
Linda Carpenter
The best month ever! Best program ever!
Many thanks Tara, best mentor ever!
40 ideas – 3 manuscripts in the works – feeling like this choice chip train is back on track!
December 1, 2015 at 11:01 am
Nila Jean Spencer
Thank you for all the support and encouragement. I was able to write down 30 ideas. I am hoping to actually transform some of my ideas into picture books during 2016!
December 1, 2015 at 11:01 am
RhymerHeimer
I did it! Thank you for the inspiration, Tara! Excellent posts, week after week. — Mark Irish
December 1, 2015 at 11:03 am
LaurenKerstein
Lauren Kerstein
Thank you for a month of inspiration, creativity and camaraderie.
December 1, 2015 at 11:03 am
Heather Pierce Stigall
Year two of 30 ideas — Yay! Heather Pierce Stigall
December 1, 2015 at 11:04 am
Jillian Michel
I completed my first PiBoIdMo challenge! What a wonderful month it was. Thanks, Tara.
Jillian Michel
December 1, 2015 at 11:05 am
rebeccawiseeklund
Rebecca Wise Eklund
Many, many chants of gratitude for Tara and the guest bloggers! As a first timer, I am grateful to have had this as a daily ritual. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Best of luck to everyone in the next steps!
December 1, 2015 at 11:06 am
Sandy Lowe
This has been a great month! I feel refreshed and ready to tackle the challenges of turning idea into stories. Thank you, Tara!
Sandy Lowe
December 1, 2015 at 11:07 am
Leah Leonard
I did it and I’m so excited!
December 1, 2015 at 11:07 am
Zainab
Zainab Khan
December 1, 2015 at 11:07 am
Nancy Colle
It’s a relief to know that all my ideas don’t have to be winners:) Thanks Tara for all your hard work. -Nancy Colle
December 1, 2015 at 11:08 am
Li'vee Rehfield
Oh Tara and her blogger post friends, I am so blessed and so thankful for all of you, and all you did to get me here, a winner of 30 ideas in 30 days…a new first for me and a habit now made. I am beautifully inspired to continue with what you have started in me for the rest of my life…thank you for caring about a world that needs more books to encourage more reading…and believing that to inspire more writers will do just that…here is a Big HOORAY! for all of us winners…winners because we stuck together…this is the BEST PRIZE of all…thanks everyone…Li’Vee Rehfield
December 1, 2015 at 11:10 am
Stefanie Hohl
Thanks for all the great posts! This was a great month for generating ideas. I will definitely do this again next year. Stefanie Hohl
December 1, 2015 at 11:11 am
Yvonne Klinksick
Hurrah! This was a really fun month- thank you, Tara, for all the work you put in to having such great posts for us! I have a giant stack of ideas. Lots of them are bad idea central but there are a few nuggets that keep rattling around my brain so I’ll start with those.
Yvonne Klinksick
December 1, 2015 at 11:12 am
hmmmmm
Anna Forrester.
Many thanks, Tara & Co!
December 1, 2015 at 11:13 am
Janet Halfmann
Yay! Have 30-plus ideas! Thanks so much Tara, all the bloggers, and everyone else who helped make this such a great month. Happy Writing! Janet Halfmann
December 1, 2015 at 11:13 am
Colleen Paeff
Colleen Paeff
December 1, 2015 at 11:13 am
Miara McKenzie
Miara McKenzie 😁
December 1, 2015 at 11:14 am
Dee Engle
What a great month. I said the pledge and now I’m official. Thanks for a great month, Tara! The bloggers were fabulous. I took notes.
Denise Engle aka Dee Engle.
December 1, 2015 at 11:14 am
Kim Puddingto
I do have 30 ideas! Even though I write MG, this has been a wonderful experience. Thank you.
Kim Piddington
December 1, 2015 at 11:15 am
Beth Newhall
Beth Newhall: What a great month! I’m so excited to get cracking on some of my ideas (and some will never again see the light of day).
December 1, 2015 at 11:17 am
Meena
I made through the exciting journey one more time this year! Thank you so much for keeping us inspired and motivated along the way – Meena Viswanathan
December 1, 2015 at 11:17 am
Keeping the Me in Mommy
Renata Wurster completed PiBoIdMo!
December 1, 2015 at 11:17 am
Peggy Collins
Peggy Collins has 30+ ideas thanks to PiBoIdMo. Egads. My favourite is from the prompt to write about something no one would want to read about… voila! Thanks thanks thanks!
December 1, 2015 at 11:19 am
Deirdre Englehart
Deirdre Englehart. I did it! I am very excited and I know a few of those ideas will shine! Thank you so much Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 11:20 am
Constance Norris Van Hoven
Constance Norris Van Hoven made it! Yippee! A great process, brimming with new ideas now. Thank you.
December 1, 2015 at 11:20 am
michaelwaynebooks
Michael Wayne. 1st timer. 30+. Many thanks!
December 1, 2015 at 11:22 am
Kate Heling
Thirty ideas in thirty days! Whew! Can’t wait to dig in!
December 1, 2015 at 11:23 am
yangmommy
Jennifer Buchet (aka Yangmommy). What will I do without my daily PiBoIdMo emails & inspirations?! 😦
Write, of course! Thanks so much for all that you’ve done
December 1, 2015 at 11:24 am
mona861
More than 35 for me. What a great month of PiBiIdMo and the pre-presenters too. While trying to count story ideas in this doodly, scribbly idea notebook, I found a few gems that I’m going to reread, and a few raw gems of my own that I’m ready to start working on…. Tara Lazar, thank you so much for giving this to me-to us!!!!!
December 1, 2015 at 11:25 am
Shari Della Penna
Thank you for organizing this event and rounding up so many inspiring posts by so many clever contributors! Shari Della Penna
December 1, 2015 at 11:25 am
Joan McKechnie
Thanks Tara! Thirty ideas – and a few are promising!! – Joan McKechnie
December 1, 2015 at 11:26 am
Jessica Maree Dudik
Thanks for another great PiBoIdMo!
Jessica Maree Dudik
December 1, 2015 at 11:26 am
Buffy Silverman
Thanks, Tara and all the bloggers for a month of inspiration. 33 ideas down (and a couple might be more than half-baked!) Buffy Silverman
December 1, 2015 at 11:27 am
Cindy Loven
Yes! Another year completed, and this year was do different than the last two, not sure if that means I am growing as an author, but I think I am going to take it that way. LoL
December 1, 2015 at 11:27 am
Natasha Wing
Thanks for the great advice blogs! I did it!
December 1, 2015 at 11:27 am
Joanna Szeto
Thanks for PiBoIdMo. I have way more than 30 ideas. It was way easier than trying to write a novel in a month.
Joanna Szeto
December 1, 2015 at 11:28 am
Michelle Cusolito
Thank you, Tara! Most of my ideas are not very good but a couple stand out.
Michelle Cusolito
December 1, 2015 at 11:32 am
Janice Brown
Tara, I loved this amazing program. I learned a ton and have my 30 ideas. Thank you, thank you!
Janice Brown
December 1, 2015 at 11:32 am
kamikinard
Thanks Tara for an inspiring month. I have 30+ ideas and have already turned one into a full manuscript. Now to revise…. 🙂
December 1, 2015 at 11:34 am
nicolepopel
Yep, I hit the big 30!
December 1, 2015 at 11:35 am
Julie Segal Walters
Thank you again for making November so creative!
Julie Segal Walters
December 1, 2015 at 11:36 am
jan dolby (@jandolby)
I loved it! PiBoIdMo really challenged me to pull and tug my ideas out of my head and move forward with them. Thank you Tara! I had a blast with it.
December 1, 2015 at 11:36 am
Pamela Berkman
I did it! And what a great experience, Tara. Thank you! — Pamela Berkman
December 1, 2015 at 11:37 am
tanjabauerle
Tanja Bauerle – Whoohoo! I actually did it. I had serious doubts this year, but spent the last couple of days writing up all the little post-its that I left myself. In the end I came up with 31 idea. For some reason, the last few got a little creepy though. Strange what your mind will gravitate towards when you are under the gun. Thank you Tara, for another inspirational November. Hugs.T
December 1, 2015 at 11:40 am
tanyakonerman
Tanya Konerman…30+!
December 1, 2015 at 11:41 am
Ann Kelley
Thanks, Tara!!! I Got my 30+ Ann Kelley
December 1, 2015 at 11:43 am
Beth Blee
I did it! Thanks to all the guests who encouraged us each day. Thanks, Tara, none of this would be possible without you! Congrats to everyone.
December 1, 2015 at 11:44 am
Rachel H
Rachel Hamby -I’m always grateful for PiBoIdMo! Thank you Tara for all the work you put into this event every year.
December 1, 2015 at 11:46 am
Lael Smith
Thank you, Tara. This was a great motivator/inspiration/education. Now I can’t shut off the ideas — am at 82 and counting….
December 1, 2015 at 11:48 am
Carole Calladine
Thank you! Thank you! I found 30 plus ideas. Have started working on a few of them. I’ll being doing this again with you next year, and the next. Great idea, Tara. Thanks again for making this possible.
December 1, 2015 at 11:48 am
Shirley Menendez
Thanks for the posts which helped me generate 30 ideas. Now for the tough job of testing them out to see if any are viable as picture books.
December 1, 2015 at 11:49 am
Charlotte Dixon
Charlotte Dixon I have 30 ideas for 30 fun filled days of PiBoIdMo! Thank you, Tara, for the inspiration and amazing daily posts by your guests. I can move forward in 2016 with tools and advice thanks to all of you.
December 1, 2015 at 11:49 am
Sophia Mallonée (@SophiaMallonee)
Sophia Mallonée (Gholz) – Thank you so much for putting this together, Tara! It’s been a bother rocking PiBoIdMo year!
December 1, 2015 at 11:49 am
Debbie Meyer
I did it! Hurray!! Feels so good to complete this. Thank you for putting this all together for us, Tara. I really really appreciate it!! Debbie Meyer
December 1, 2015 at 11:51 am
Amy McGriff
Yes! 30 ideas! At least 3 of them are good ones 😉 Thanks for all great posts.
Amy McGriff
December 1, 2015 at 11:51 am
kateywrites
Katey Howes
December 1, 2015 at 11:54 am
Kathy Ceceri
Thanks for a fun exercise! Kathy Ceceri
December 1, 2015 at 11:57 am
danielledufayet
I did it! Thank you, Tara, for this wonderful opportunity! I’m already working on a first draft! 🙂
December 1, 2015 at 11:58 am
barringtondesign
Gregory Barrington
Thank you this was a fantastic learning opportunity!
December 1, 2015 at 11:59 am
Janet Bates
Janet Costa Bates
December 1, 2015 at 11:59 am
JEN Garrett
JEN Garrett, happy to sign the pledge! 🙂 90 ideas, Wahoo!
December 1, 2015 at 11:59 am
dbyatt
Thanks so much Tara for organizing this! Danette Byatt
December 1, 2015 at 12:01 pm
Blythe Russo
Blythe Russo. Thank you!
December 1, 2015 at 12:01 pm
Jessalyn King (@jessalynk)
Woot woot! Here’s to all us awesome people! Thanks, Tara! Jessalyn King
December 1, 2015 at 12:01 pm
taracreel
Had so much fun with this. Thanks again for all of your hard work!
TaraCreel
December 1, 2015 at 12:02 pm
Debbie Austin
Debbie Austin
I do solemnly swear!
December 1, 2015 at 12:02 pm
Marcie Rinka Wessels
Thanks for inviting me to blog for PiBoIdMo, Tara. I have 30 ideas, too. Thanks for all that you do for the kidlit community. Marcie Rinka Wessels
December 1, 2015 at 12:02 pm
csheer18
When PB ideas lull me to sleep and wake me in the morning, you KNOW it’s PiBoIdMo at work! Thanks to Tara and all who posted so generously… for a month of inspiration and food for thought to be squirreled away and dug up on an as-needed basis. It’s been such fun!
December 1, 2015 at 12:02 pm
jdewdropsofink
Johnell DeWitt. Thank you.
December 1, 2015 at 12:03 pm
kdveiten
PiBoIdMo 2015 was a huge success for me! I ended up with 60 ideas! Thanks, Tara, for a fantastic challenge.
Kristi Veitenheimer
December 1, 2015 at 12:03 pm
Lisa Honeycutt
That was fun! That was tough! But it’s done! Can’t thank you enough. Lisa Honeycutt
December 1, 2015 at 12:05 pm
wyszguy
Cynthia Wyszynski – checking out with an overstuffed brain
December 1, 2015 at 12:06 pm
mermaidrain
I, Jena Benton, do declare that I had 32 ideas this month. Woot! I really enjoyed this challenge (& it was a challenge for this very tired teacher).
December 1, 2015 at 12:08 pm
Penny Parker Klostermann
Penny Parker Klostermann
Happily finished with 34 😀
A BIG, HUGE THANKS, TARA!
December 1, 2015 at 12:10 pm
Amanda Smith
Done and dusted. Four years in a row (but the first time I read all the blog posts before the end of the month). Thanks for this amazing challenge, Tara. Amanda Smith
December 1, 2015 at 12:12 pm
Bethany Roberts
Even with a ridiculously busy month, more than 30 ideas popped into my head, due I’m sure to all the creative atmosphere generated by PiBoIdMo posts. Thanks, Tara!!
December 1, 2015 at 12:13 pm
Jessica Nims
Jessica Nims. I love this doing this challenge every year.
December 1, 2015 at 12:15 pm
Ginger Weddle
Tara, Thank you for another month full of inspiration, great advice, tips, and fun! Ginger Rock Weddle (aka gweddle)
December 1, 2015 at 12:16 pm
ciccotello
I solemnly swear Mike Ciccotello is up to no good, and he came up with 32 ideas for PiBoIdMo. Thank you, Tara Lazar. You rock the house… TA-RA! TA-RA! TA-RA! TA-RA! TA-RA! OF THE VILLAGE!
December 1, 2015 at 12:17 pm
Gregory E Bray
I had to put my right hand on a kindle version of a picture book. I hope that counts. I ended with 31 idea’s and just came up with another.
December 1, 2015 at 12:17 pm
Christine Rodenbour
That was great fun. Looking forward to next year! Thank you Tara.
-Christine Rodenbour
December 1, 2015 at 12:19 pm
Anna Totten
What a great year. Enjoyed everyone’s contributions on the blog and FB page! Looking forward to next year.
December 1, 2015 at 12:20 pm
claireannette1
YIPEEE!!! Thanks Tara for providing this month of inspiration. I love my ideas! Claire Annette Noland (I hope that’s how I registered – it seems so long ago)
December 1, 2015 at 12:21 pm
Shaelyn Berg
Shaelyn Berg.
Thank you so much for organizing this, Tara! You can count on me participating for many years to come.
December 1, 2015 at 12:21 pm
Mishka Jaeger
Thanks again for an inspiring month! – Mishka Jaeger
December 1, 2015 at 12:22 pm
Sandy Powell
Thank you Tara for PiBoIdMo! It has helped me not just to come up with 30 ideas, but it has also helped me become a better writer. I am already looking forward to next year. Sandy Powell
December 1, 2015 at 12:22 pm
Darlene Gaston
This was a fun and challenging exercise. Thanks for developing the idea month, Tara!!!
December 1, 2015 at 12:23 pm
amyrosas
First time doing this and it was so much fun! Thanks for hosting this amazing event!!! Amy Rosas
December 1, 2015 at 12:27 pm
Gabi Snyder
I did it! Thanks, Tara!
Gabrielle Snyder
December 1, 2015 at 12:27 pm
Shelley Smithson
Thank you so much Tara, for all you do to welcome writers and illustrators, including pre-published people, into a community that is so inspiring and supportive. It was great to have the sense of a whole group of people doing this at the same time and to begin to have “picture books’ on my brain all the time–causing me to pay more attention to everyday moments, get to the library more to check out PB’s and look forward to the daily posts. This must be quite the venture for you and your assistants to pull together. So appreciated and it is wonderful to have a list now to work off of during the coming year. Best to you and yours.
December 1, 2015 at 12:28 pm
Santiago Casares
Such a great month, thanks again Tara!
Santiago Casares
December 1, 2015 at 12:29 pm
Jenifer
Good Luck to all, and hope you are able to finish your quest!
Jenifer McNamara
December 1, 2015 at 12:30 pm
Linda Baie
What an exciting and inspirational month. I did it-30 ideas! Thank you, Tara. FYI-my granddaughters are still loving The Monstore! Linda Baie
December 1, 2015 at 12:31 pm
Delfina Salimbene
Tara,
Thank you, thank you (many times over–thirty-seven, to be precise)! I didn’t think I could do it, but your hard work and generosity was the ultimate inspiration. 🙂
– Delfina Salimbene
December 1, 2015 at 12:32 pm
deborahholtwilliams
I so appreciate your generosity, and that of the guest bloggers, in creating this fabulous event! I feel like a (very fluffy) squirrel, storing my 30 nutty story ideas for the long winter ahead. Thanks, Tara! –Deborah Holt Williams (Lucky Williams on facebook)
December 1, 2015 at 12:32 pm
Pia Garneau
Pia Garneau – Thanks for such a fun challenge, Tara! I appreciate all your time and effort in organizing this and inspiring us all with the daily posts from awesome authors.
December 1, 2015 at 12:33 pm
Kari Benjamin
So glad to get to do this!
Kari Sue Benjamin
December 1, 2015 at 12:35 pm
mayarn
32 this year. woo hoo!
Maya Elson
December 1, 2015 at 12:36 pm
Dana Carey
Dana Carey
I did it! Thanks, Tara for a great month. And thanks to all your guests.
December 1, 2015 at 12:37 pm
Amy Hansen Harding
Thanks for an inspiring month, Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 12:37 pm
mariagianferrari
Thanks so much, Tara! Maria Gianferrari 🙂
December 1, 2015 at 12:38 pm
kassy Keppol
Wow, did I put Kassy did I write Kassandra? Which name did I use? That was over a month ago and I have come up with over 40 book ideas since then, my brain is full. I think it is under Kassy Keppol. Thank you for doing this, it has been really fun, and I think I have about 5 good ideas.
December 1, 2015 at 12:39 pm
Dayne Sislen, Children's Book Illustrator
Dayne Sislen Thank you so much Tara for giving me permission to be silly and creative for a glorious month. I have enough material for several years now. But of course, I will do this again next year.
December 1, 2015 at 12:40 pm
Trine
This was such a treat. Thanks so much.
Trine Grillo
December 1, 2015 at 12:41 pm
rattlertattler
Alisha Braatz, I did it!!!!! Yea!!!!! Thank you for the great month.
December 1, 2015 at 12:42 pm
Julie M. Evans
My writers’ workshop leader calls me an idea machine. And she says it as a compliment! I do think this exercise rewires our brains to embrace ideas! Thanks, Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 12:43 pm
Josh Nash (@joshuanashillus)
I did it! Thanks Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 12:44 pm
Pascale M.
Thanks for another great PiBoIdMo!
December 1, 2015 at 12:44 pm
Heidi Yates
Thank you, thank you, Tara. I did it! 32 idea nuggets. 🙂 – Heidi Yates
December 1, 2015 at 12:45 pm
susangmathis
Susan G Mathis. WOW! I had so much fun with this…43 ideas, 8 rough drafts, and ready to flesh out more. Thanks!
December 1, 2015 at 12:45 pm
Claire Lordon (@ClaireLordon)
I did it! Thank you for all the wonderful information and pushing me to create fun ideas.
December 1, 2015 at 12:46 pm
Sarah Pugliano
Sarah Pugliano
This was a great experience, and I’ve found a few gems in the process! Thanks!
December 1, 2015 at 12:46 pm
Callum Church
Fantastic and productive month. First time, but will be back for more. Callum Church
December 1, 2015 at 12:48 pm
David McMullin
David McMullin. Thank you, Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 12:49 pm
Corinna Luyken (@CorinnaLuyken)
Thank you for doing this Tara! It is such a fantastic idea… and has been a wonderful month. All the best to you in your own writing adventures!! Corinna Luyken
December 1, 2015 at 12:50 pm
amomnextdoor
I did it! Bookmarked some of the posts to refer to over and over again, while I wait for PiBoIdMo 2016. L. Michelle Quraishi
December 1, 2015 at 12:51 pm
Monique
Monique Wakefield- Thank you for an awesome experience for this first timer! I gained 30 ideas and new friends along the way!
December 1, 2015 at 12:51 pm
Wendy Greenley
I’m excited by a few, which offsets the fact that I barely squeaked in at 31. But who writes 31 great new books a year anyway? You are a gem, Tara.–Wendy Greenley
December 1, 2015 at 12:53 pm
Dea Lenihan
Did it! Thanks for being the inspiration fairy Tara! xo Dea Lenihan
December 1, 2015 at 12:55 pm
Melanie Ellsworth
Melanie Ellsworth – Woo hoo! Thank you Tara and guest bloggers for another productive PiBoIdMo.
December 1, 2015 at 12:56 pm
Lane Arnold (@lanearnold)
Lane Arnold
December 1, 2015 at 12:56 pm
rosiepova
Rosie Pova
December 1, 2015 at 12:57 pm
tpierce
Thank you again, Tara, for organizing this fabulous event! I hope we get to meet in person someday, perhaps the next EMLA retreat. I’m not sure which name I used to register but I’m sure it’s one of these; tpierce, Terry Pierce, tlcpierce. 🙂
December 1, 2015 at 12:58 pm
Christy Peterson
Christy Peterson
December 1, 2015 at 12:58 pm
poppywrote
Poppy Wrote This was a great idea year for me. Thank you for doing this again for us all.
December 1, 2015 at 12:59 pm
Marty McCormick
Thanks, Tara, for a terrific month.
I have my 30+ ideas. Look forward to the post-PiBo sessions, too.
Marty McCormick
December 1, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Janet Frenck Sheets
I felt like the slowest thinker on the planet, but I did get 30 ideas. Now comes the really hard part: turning some of them into manuscripts. Thanks for creating PiBoIdMo.
December 1, 2015 at 1:01 pm
Audrey Hackett
This year I completed 31 ideas. Last year I didn’t hit 30 so I am very happy. Thanks for the motivation and guest bloggers.
December 1, 2015 at 1:01 pm
Jill
Jill Molloy — Thank you for thirty days of inspiration!
December 1, 2015 at 1:01 pm
Angie Cherney
Angie Cherney – pledged on a picture book. 😀 Thanks for a wonderful November of incredible posts!
December 1, 2015 at 1:03 pm
lgalaske
Lori Galaske – Thirty ideas in thirty days? Check! On to the writing! Thank you, Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 1:05 pm
andreesantini
Andree Santini- Thanks, this was my first PiBoIdMo, and I found it fun and inspiring. I’ll definitely do it again.
December 1, 2015 at 1:05 pm
sarabayles
Sara Bayles
December 1, 2015 at 1:06 pm
Cathy Stefanec Ogren
Cathy Stefanec Ogren – I did it, Tara! Thirty plus picture book ideas in one month were accomplished. Thank you for organizing this and thanks for all the inspiring blog posts that appeared during November.
December 1, 2015 at 1:08 pm
Andrea Mack
Yes, I did it! I had so much fun, and now I have list of 34 ideas to try out. Thanks so much for organizing this Tara!!
December 1, 2015 at 1:11 pm
Carol Gordon Ekster
Thanks, Tara, for instigating November’s inspiration. You are amazing. I have 30+ ideas and can’t wait to see what becomes of them. Carol Gordon Ekster
December 1, 2015 at 1:12 pm
Prairie Garden Girl
Once again, during the month of November, I continue to learn and grow as a writer. Thank you, Tara, for giving so much to the Kid Lit Community. Sending enormous hugs.
~Suzy Leopold
December 1, 2015 at 1:12 pm
laurensoloy
I love November! Thanks Tara, you have inspired us all! ~Lauren Soloy
December 1, 2015 at 1:12 pm
laurazarrin
Sad to see my favorite month come to an end. I signed up as Laura Zarrin.
December 1, 2015 at 1:13 pm
Hannah Holt
I made myself keep BIC until I finished last night. It was totally a last minute dash to the finish but I did it! Thanks for another great month of motivation!
December 1, 2015 at 1:14 pm
Angela Cullen
Delighted to hear there is a post-PiBoIdMo ……. I won’t have to worry about withdrawal symptoms just yet. Angela Cullen
December 1, 2015 at 1:15 pm
Caren Cantrell
Thanks for putting this together. So much inspiration in such a short time. Great guest bloggers – truly motivating.
December 1, 2015 at 1:15 pm
Donna Miskend
Yeah! Charged and ready for the real work.
December 1, 2015 at 1:21 pm
Cindy Williams Schrauben
CINDY WILLIAMS SCHRAUBEN. Thanks, Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 1:24 pm
Lisa Billa
I did it! I finished my first PiBoIdMo challenge. Thanks so much for a great month, Tara, and thanks to all the guest bloggers for the abundant help, inspiration, and encouragement! I’m sorry for November to end, but hope to keep some momentum for writing and revising. Lisa Billa
December 1, 2015 at 1:25 pm
Shena Ashcraft
Shena Ashcraft 🙂
December 1, 2015 at 1:27 pm
Ruth Spiro
Ruth Spiro
December 1, 2015 at 1:29 pm
Karen Brueggeman
Karen Brueggeman
December 1, 2015 at 1:30 pm
Mary Jane Muir
Thanks for hosting this Tara. It has been a huge motivating force for me this month to read posts every day from so many gifted picture book writers and illustrators. Many thanks. And now I have so much to work on! …and with.
December 1, 2015 at 1:31 pm
marylouisealucurto
Thank You Tara and Guest Bloggers for the challenging, inspirational and informational PiBoIdMo Event! MaryLouise Alu Curto
December 1, 2015 at 1:32 pm
Rebecca Fleishman
Thank you
December 1, 2015 at 1:32 pm
Sandy Perlic
WINNAH! Thanks for the great month of inspiration – Sandy Perlic
December 1, 2015 at 1:33 pm
teresa m.i. schaefer (@TMISchaefer)
Challenge complete! Thanks Tara. Teresa MI Schaefer
December 1, 2015 at 1:33 pm
Kristy Rachal
I did it- 30+ ideas!! Thanks, Tara!! It’s been a fun, challenging and inspiring ride.
Kristy Rachal
December 1, 2015 at 1:36 pm
Marc Chatham
Marc Chatham
December 1, 2015 at 1:36 pm
Hannah Mahoney
Tara, thank you so much for organizing this! It was a terrific way to focus — very energizing and inspiring. Yay!
All best,
Hannah Mahoney
December 1, 2015 at 1:36 pm
Kirsten Mah
Thank you Tara for this fantastic project- it was my first go at it and I had a blast. To top it off, I have 31 ideas and a couple of first drafts to continue working on. Picture books rule!
This is Kirsten Mah claiming the PiBiIdMo win!
December 1, 2015 at 1:36 pm
Angela Turner
Proud that I reached this goal. Thank you again Tara Lazar for all your hard work. Angela Turner
December 1, 2015 at 1:36 pm
Wendy Hinote Lanier
Thanks for providing a great vehicle for collecting ideas and keeping a record. Blessings! Wendy Hinote Lanier
December 1, 2015 at 1:37 pm
Amy Courage
Amy Courage – My second year of PiBoIdMo and another 30 ideas! Thanks again Tara! 🙂
December 1, 2015 at 1:40 pm
Carinn Michele
I did it! Thanks for the inspiration Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 1:41 pm
Andrea Wang
Thank you, Tara, and all the guest bloggers! You all rock!
–Andrea Wang
December 1, 2015 at 1:41 pm
Jennifer Furioli
Thank you for pulling this together. I loved receiving a daily dose of inspiration in my inbox and can’t wait to start fleshing out my new ideas. See you next year!
December 1, 2015 at 1:41 pm
Angela Verges
Thanks Tara for organizing this every year. I always look forward to the posts and take something away form each one.
December 1, 2015 at 1:42 pm
Christina Larkins
Christina Larkins. This was my first year and it certainly won’t be my last!
December 1, 2015 at 1:43 pm
Wendi Silvano
Another great year! Thanks Tara!
Wendi Silvano
December 1, 2015 at 1:44 pm
Ellen Schofield
Ellen Schofield Thank you, Tara, for all your work for PiBoldMo! This one was my first! And I did it!! Some of the blogs were so helpful and gave me exactly what I needed to arrive at that day’s idea.
December 1, 2015 at 1:45 pm
Carol Jones
Thank you, thank you Tara. Just imagine how many aspiring writers you have helped! Carol Jones
December 1, 2015 at 1:46 pm
LovableLobo
Cathy L. Murphy thinks that PiBoIdMo is so incredibly inspiring that she can’t wait until next year! Most of her 30+ ideas stink but there are a few that have great potential. Thank you, Tara, for all you do for KidLit! ❤
December 1, 2015 at 1:47 pm
Kathy Cornell Berman
Thanks again for a wonderful, productive, inspiring month of November. Yes I did it. I’ve got 33 ideas.
Kathy Cornell Berman
December 1, 2015 at 1:47 pm
theresenagi
Tara you have organized another terrific PiBoIdMo! I really enjoyed it! Thanks again for your generosity to the picture book writing community!
Therese Nagi
December 1, 2015 at 1:50 pm
LJ Laniewski
LJ Laniewski (Lori) Thank you so very much, Tara! 37 ideas as of last night…and I new one this morning! This has been a fabulous experience!
December 1, 2015 at 1:51 pm
Joan Waites
Joan Waites
Thank you for another fabulous year!
December 1, 2015 at 1:52 pm
Carrie Charley Brown
CARRIE CHARLEY BROWN thanks you and knows how hard you have worked! 110% appreciated!
December 1, 2015 at 1:56 pm
Kim Parfitt
Kim Parfitt What a great experience!
December 1, 2015 at 1:57 pm
karadhya
Kerry Aradhya — Thanks for another wonderful month of brainstorming about picture books!!
December 1, 2015 at 1:57 pm
Jennette Mutolo
JENNETTE MUTOLO Thank you for all you do for US Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 1:59 pm
Louise Aamodt
Louise Aamodt: This was my first time, and now I catch myself brainstorming all the time! Thanks for activating that creative part of my brain.
December 1, 2015 at 2:00 pm
Ariane Coffin
Ariane Coffin – I love that I’m finally in the habit of writing down my ideas as they come instead of forgetting about them!
December 1, 2015 at 2:00 pm
amievc
Thank you again for a fantastic lineup of inspirational writers! We appreciate all you do! Warmly, Amie Valore-Caplan
December 1, 2015 at 2:01 pm
Joanne Miller
Joanne Miller
Finished my 2nd year! and so grateful for the encouragement and wisdom shared by the PiBoIdMo site guest bloggers and FB commenters.
Thank you Tara for championing this journey!
December 1, 2015 at 2:02 pm
Christine Marie Larsen
Christine Marie Larsen
30 and then some!
December 1, 2015 at 2:05 pm
shariqc
Shari Swanson
December 1, 2015 at 2:06 pm
Tina Hoggatt
I am so thankful for this challenge, Tara. While working on a novel it was really important to have these juicy, compact ideas for picture books. I had a lot of joy this month from all the inspiring posts as well. Thank you! Tina Hoggatt
December 1, 2015 at 2:06 pm
kevanjatt
Done! And some of them seem pretty viable!
-kevan atteberry
December 1, 2015 at 2:09 pm
Jill Richards Proctor
Jill Richards Proctor Thank you, Tara! I’m ready to push the pedal to the metal!
December 1, 2015 at 2:09 pm
Donna L Martin
Donna L Martin
Lucky 37!
December 1, 2015 at 2:12 pm
sschwartz28
I can’t even imagine the amount of work that’s gone in to putting this wonderful month of activities together. Thanks to Tara and to all the authors and illustrators who shared their wisdom (and silliness)!
Steve Schwartz
December 1, 2015 at 2:13 pm
Lyn Miller-Lachmann
Lyn Miller-Lachmann. 30 right under the wire. Badge applied to my latest blog post, which is about as unsuitable to picture books as any blog post can be. Hoping to win a grand prize so I can get help fleshing these ideas out. Thank you for all your great work, Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 2:14 pm
City Sights for Kids
It was close this year but I hit 31 on November 29 – Phew! Looking forward to the post-PiBoIdMo posts and continuing to tune into and collect ideas throughout the year. Thanks Tara! –Amanda Sincavage
December 1, 2015 at 2:14 pm
colleenrkosinski
Another successful year of crazy ideas-and maybe a few good ones.
December 1, 2015 at 2:17 pm
Patricia Valdez
Thanks for the daily inspiration, Tara! Glad to say I made it to 30!
December 1, 2015 at 2:17 pm
Christine Pinto
Thank you, Tara and all the great posters too. I learned so much by doing PiBo! I’m reenergized about picture books and my ideas and can’t wait to get started on fleshing them out and sending them out. Thanks again,
Christine Pinto
December 1, 2015 at 2:18 pm
Jamie LB Deenihan
Over 30 ideas. Check! What a great month. Thanks for everything you do Tara!
Jamie LB Deenihan
December 1, 2015 at 2:19 pm
carolmunrojww
Carol Munro — Thanks, Tara and PiBo’s 30 inspiring coaches. What a great month!
December 1, 2015 at 2:20 pm
Ali Earle Pichardo
Finishe year 2 of PiBoIdMo! Thank you Tara for the inspiration!! I have 44 ideas, some are already drafts and a few may be duds. Still there are 2 or 3 that may turn out to be Shimmering Picture Books. They will line up on bookstore and library shelves and children will want them at home.Thank you again Tara and the PiBo community!
December 1, 2015 at 2:21 pm
Cheryl Keely
I squeaked in with 30. A few of them I’m excited to get working on. Cheryl Keely
December 1, 2015 at 2:25 pm
Nori Underhill
Nori Underhill not only got 30 ideas, but wrote 30 first drafts! See the full list on my blog.
Thank you so much for PiBoIdMo! I could never have come close to 5 drafts, much less 30, without those daily prompts.
December 1, 2015 at 2:26 pm
seschipper
Thank you , Tara ,for initiating this incredible thing known as “PiBoIdMo”! In my journal , which is dated, I have ideas written up to Dec. 8th! (Some I have to admit …not so good 🙂 but still an “idea”! During this time, our family suffered a great loss. My dear, sweet mother in law passed away. I truly believe she “inspired” me though ,for some of the thoughts I was able to write in the PiBoIdMo journal!
Thanks again! 🙂
December 1, 2015 at 2:26 pm
Cathy Ballou Mealey
Thousands of thanks!
Thirty + ideas.
Woo hoo!
Cathy Ballou Mealey
December 1, 2015 at 2:29 pm
Heather Erquiaga
Thank you, Tara! I’m a winnah. 😉
December 1, 2015 at 2:36 pm
Stacey Han
First-timer here, and I did it! Thank you for the inspiration – now comes the perspiration 🙂
December 1, 2015 at 2:36 pm
katiemillsgiorgio
Katie Mills Giorgio
Thank you Tara…another great month!
December 1, 2015 at 2:39 pm
Jackie
This was so much fun! Thank you. Jackie Poss
December 1, 2015 at 2:39 pm
allegore
Andrea LeGore
December 1, 2015 at 2:40 pm
Judy Cox
Judy Cox
Another PiBoIdMo full of fun and inspiration!
December 1, 2015 at 2:40 pm
Elena
Elena Murphy
Thank you Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 2:43 pm
Sidne Teske
This was a serious challenge for me! Muchas gracias por ese oportunidad. Me voy… Hasta luego!
December 1, 2015 at 2:43 pm
Sandy Jones
Wonderful posts. Thirty-one ideas this month! Thanks Tara! Sandy Jones
December 1, 2015 at 2:48 pm
Celeste
Thanks for all the inspiration! Celeste Bocchicchio-Chaudhri
December 1, 2015 at 2:48 pm
Namita Mediratta
Taking the pledge; first productive thing I’m doing this festive period! .. So happy I stumbled upon this goldmine-uva-site! Namita
December 1, 2015 at 2:48 pm
Christie Allred
Christie Allred
Thank you for this wonderful event, Tara 🙂
December 1, 2015 at 2:50 pm
Maria Marshall
DID IT! Tara – thanks for all your efforts. As always, chocked full of so much advice and tricks. Excellent November exercise, ready to write through whatever the winter throws at us. Maria Marshall
December 1, 2015 at 2:51 pm
Mary Warth
Thanks Tara for another great year!
Mary Warth
December 1, 2015 at 2:54 pm
Marti Johns
30 ideas! I did it! I’m really proud of myself because this was my first year. Thanks for all the inspiration, Tara.
Marti Johns
December 1, 2015 at 2:57 pm
Teresa Robeson
I, Teresa Robeson, do solemnly swear that I am up to no good…er…that I have faithfully executed the PiBoIdMo 30-30 Challenge (and will one day, given sufficient amounts of alcohol, parlay them into actual stories). Thank you, Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 2:57 pm
jeanjames
Jean James
December 1, 2015 at 2:59 pm
David Huyck
I did it! On the nose with 30 ideas! Thank you for organizing all the great authors and illustrators to give such great advice all month long. It made the time fly – and I could probably make something out of at least half of these ideas, if not 2/3. I’m excited to dig into them after the new year!
David Huyck
December 1, 2015 at 3:00 pm
heidimrogers
Heidi M. Rogers
December 1, 2015 at 3:00 pm
kirsticall
I Kirstine Call came up with OVER 30 ideas! Most of them not great, but ideas, nevertheless!
December 1, 2015 at 3:10 pm
Elizabeth Lim
I, Elizabeth Lim have completed the challenge and have some interesting ideas! Thanks for all the guests bloggers, they were very inspirational!!
December 1, 2015 at 3:10 pm
Sara Pistulka Weingartner
Sara Weingartner – Thanks, Tara!!
December 1, 2015 at 3:12 pm
Shari Schwarz
Thank you, Tara! I made it!
Shari Schwarz
December 1, 2015 at 3:15 pm
laura516
Laura Renauld
This was oh-so-fabulous!
December 1, 2015 at 3:15 pm
Elaine Le Sueur
Elaine Le Sueur – thank you for organising such a great event with wonderful guest bloggers, Tara. You are a star.
December 1, 2015 at 3:16 pm
Rebecca Colby
Awesome month of inspiration! Thanks for everything, Tara! Finished with 33 ideas.
Rebecca Colby
December 1, 2015 at 3:17 pm
Aimee Isaac
Aimee Isaac
December 1, 2015 at 3:18 pm
Jo Linsdell
Another awesome year. Another 30 ideas on my list 🙂
December 1, 2015 at 3:22 pm
Carolyn Leiloglou
Woohoo! 30 ideas! Why don’t I carry around a notebook all the time? Thanks, Tara, for this inspirational challenge!
December 1, 2015 at 3:29 pm
Earl @ The Chronicles Of A Children's Book Writer
Earl Dizon
December 1, 2015 at 3:29 pm
Marilyn Garcia
Yay! I came in at 37 new ideas, some of them pretty stinky, but you never know what might grow from a pile of “fertilizer”. Thank you, Tara, and thank you to all the guest bloggers. I feel like I had a whole course in kidlit reading these 30+ blog posts. You all are amazing.:)
December 1, 2015 at 3:32 pm
Sara Kvols
Sara Kvols
December 1, 2015 at 3:35 pm
Brenda Huante
I affirm that I generated at least thirty ideas during the month of November.
Thank you!
Brenda Huante
December 1, 2015 at 3:36 pm
Ginger Johnson
Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Thanks for the inspiration all month! Ginger Johnson
December 1, 2015 at 3:36 pm
Ashley Pierson
Thank you Tara! This was an amazing experience.
December 1, 2015 at 3:50 pm
AlenaT
Alena Telford
December 1, 2015 at 3:57 pm
Christine M. Irvin
Christine M. Irvin – I just made 30 ideas, but I did it!
December 1, 2015 at 4:02 pm
Matt Tesoriero
Lucky 30 baby! Love it. And thanks for your support and humor!
December 1, 2015 at 4:02 pm
Marcus Ewert
50 ideas, or half-ideas in some cases, but there’s one, at least, that I’m totally into. Thanks, again, Tara, for creating and beautifully hostessing this wonderful new annual tradition!!!
December 1, 2015 at 4:03 pm
Ginny Kaczmarek
Ginny Kaczmarek. I did it! Thank you for all of the inspiration! I’m excited to get rolling…and looking forward to the tips for turning ideas into books. Thanks again!
December 1, 2015 at 4:04 pm
Dawn Young
Thank you Tara for an inspiring month of advice and encouragement! You are so generous to do this. Please know that I (and everyone) appreciate PiBoIdMo and you!
Dawn Young
December 1, 2015 at 4:04 pm
Shirley Ng-Benitez
Shirley Ng-Benitez. Thanks SO much Tara! So excited to flesh some of these out. 🙂
December 1, 2015 at 4:10 pm
Christine Connolly
30 strong! I do so pledge, Christine Connolly.
December 1, 2015 at 4:10 pm
Elisa Karp
Elisa Karp. This was amazing!!! Thank you so much!! I LOVED ALL of the articles– so inspiring. I blew through 30 and made it to 54!! Can’t wait to give some of the ideas a whirl!!
December 1, 2015 at 4:10 pm
ann kronwald
I can’t believe I actually did this. Thanks for the inspiration and the motivation.
December 1, 2015 at 4:11 pm
bevbaird
Whew – I did it! 30 ideas in 30 days! Thanks so much for all the inspiration Tara! Bev Baird
December 1, 2015 at 4:17 pm
Ellen Sirianni
Thanks, Tara! Ellen Sirianni
December 1, 2015 at 4:19 pm
leprechaun5770
Wayne Murphy
Tara, I may have registered as Wayne L Murphy, but I do have all 30 (even a few extra). Thanks for hosting PiBo. Your blog, and all the posts, have been great.
December 1, 2015 at 4:23 pm
Cela Love
This has been so much fun! Thank you Tara!
Somehow, along this creative journey, I have been inspired to write a diverse book. What? I surprised myself. Lol! I’m tackling new territory and I love it! 🙂 Thanks again!
Cela Love
December 1, 2015 at 4:23 pm
JESSICA HARLEY
Thank you so much!!! JESSICA HARLEY
December 1, 2015 at 4:24 pm
tinawissner
Tina Wissner: Done! Now the fun begins:)
December 1, 2015 at 4:32 pm
Hayley Barrett
Camaraderie and creativity. What could be better than that? Thanks, Tara and team! -Hayley Barrett
December 1, 2015 at 4:41 pm
Debbie Lubbert
Signing the pledge . . . . Debbie Lubbert
December 1, 2015 at 4:44 pm
Katie Furze
39! I’m really pleased because my ideas are better quality ones this year, I think there’s even a few goodies. Thanks so much Tara for a wonderful, inspiring challenge! Katie Furze
December 1, 2015 at 4:44 pm
Hope Lim
Yay! It was a great month with many ideas! Thank you so much!
December 1, 2015 at 4:48 pm
Jennifer Bower
Thirty ideas done! Thank you Tara. This was my first time participating in PiBoIdMo and I can’t tell you how encouraged I am after reading all of the helpful posts. Can’t wait to get started fleshing out my ideas!!
December 1, 2015 at 4:49 pm
Emily Wayne (@emilywayneart)
Emily Wayne
Winner winner chicken dinner! Finishing out the month with 34 ideas!! Had a blast with my first PiBoIdMo, so glad I jumped on board!
December 1, 2015 at 4:51 pm
Rebecca
51 ideas. Yay me! Thank you, Tara, for a great event. The month went by astonishingly fast for me!
December 1, 2015 at 4:52 pm
Jefna M. Cohen
Hooray! Thank you! This was my first one, and a great process.
December 1, 2015 at 4:56 pm
Janet Smart
I have 30 ideas! thanks so much for the inspiration. Janet Smart
December 1, 2015 at 5:02 pm
Amy Houts
I have 31 ideas! Enjoyed this so much! Excited about the next week of posts, too. Great BIG THANK YOU! Amy Houts
December 1, 2015 at 5:03 pm
Myrna Foster
Myrna Foster
Thank you for the nudge and all of the encouraging posts!
December 1, 2015 at 5:12 pm
Amelia Gossman
Thanks for another great and inspirational year! I’m proud to have another 30+ ideas. ~ Amelia Grace Gossman
December 1, 2015 at 5:14 pm
jjsewell416
Whew! I did it! It was a challenge but thank you for putting it out there. Now I have 30 ideas – actually 31 – another one came to me in the car this morning. Maybe the idea generator is stuck in the “on” position! Thanks Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 5:14 pm
Diane Asyre
Diane Asyre
I plan to keep the ball rolling. Thank you for giving it a shove!
December 1, 2015 at 5:18 pm
Dee Knabb
I enjoyed this year’s PiBoIdMo even more than last year’s. Can’t thank you enough for putting this together and offering such a creative way to help us. You are amazing, Tara. Thank you.
December 1, 2015 at 5:22 pm
Amy Bradshaw
Amy Bradshaw
December 1, 2015 at 5:23 pm
Darlene
I completed 30+ ideas and I plan to keep going. Tara – Thank You So Much for this PiBoldMo gift of inspiration & ideas. I appreciate all the time and effort you put into this challenge. YAY – Such fun!
December 1, 2015 at 5:31 pm
Jennifer
I did it! Thank you for another great year, Tara 🙂 –Jennifer Kaap
December 1, 2015 at 5:41 pm
Deb Dunn
Deb Dunn – It’s amazing what we can accomplish when someone just invites us to try. Thank you, Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 5:42 pm
Jan Hoffman
Done and done! Yea to all of us! I bet there are some real gems of tales out there. Go for it!
December 1, 2015 at 5:47 pm
Cindy C.
Yahoo-ligans! I finished PBIM with 50 ideas. Some are real stinkers and I didn’t get as many as last year…but heck, I did it! Signed your picture book pal, Cindy Cornwall.
December 1, 2015 at 5:49 pm
Anna Smith
Anna Smith
This was awesome! Thank you Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 5:53 pm
sarahlynnereul
Thanks so much for all of this! It was great to have an “assignment” to sit down and focus on idea generation. – Sarah Lynne Reul
December 1, 2015 at 5:57 pm
Artelle Lenthall
First timer, so much fun, I’ll be back! Now to try and make sense of the jottings, scribbles and thankfully, typed notes. Thanks Tara. – Artelle Lenthall
December 1, 2015 at 5:57 pm
LeeAnn Rizzuti
I finished my first PiBoIdMo challenge. Hurrah! Congrats and/or thanks to everyone who participated.
LeeAnn Rizzuti
December 1, 2015 at 5:58 pm
Andreya Krieves
Andreya Krieves
What a challenging, but helpful month! Thanks so much
December 1, 2015 at 6:04 pm
Priya Ann Mathew
Priya Ann Mathew
Thanks for a fabulous month, Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 6:09 pm
kjerstenhayes
Finished! This challenge has been one of the highlights of my writing year for the last few years and led to many of my best manuscripts. Thank you! Kjersten Hayes
December 1, 2015 at 6:11 pm
Midge Smith
Midge Smith
This has been wonderful! Thank you–
December 1, 2015 at 6:16 pm
Holly
I have so pledged. 🙂 Thank you for the continuing inspiration. — Holly Ambrose
December 1, 2015 at 6:26 pm
Saltytea
Martha Patricia Uresti Castilla
Such an amazing month!!
December 1, 2015 at 6:30 pm
Sharon Langley
Thank you for organizing this. It was my first year and it exposed me to many authors and illustrators that I’d not heard of before.
I also learned about resources, such as Storybird which I will be using: I’ve already registered. So, thank you Tara. I’m working on my pitches and storyboards as we speak.
December 1, 2015 at 6:30 pm
CindyC
Thanks Tara! This is a great program – my second year of reaching the 30 PB ideas in November. Finished…and excited to write!
Cindy Clemens
December 1, 2015 at 6:31 pm
Tracey M. Cox
I solemnly swear that I’m up to no good. But my ideas are. 😉 Thanks again, Tara!
*smooches*
Tracey M. Cox
December 1, 2015 at 6:33 pm
Ioana Hobai
Thank you for such an inspiring month, Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 6:53 pm
writersideup
lol, I sure hope I put Donna Taylor in my registration 🙂 Either way—I got 30! 😀
December 1, 2015 at 6:54 pm
Christa von Zychlin
Did it! Thank you! — Christa von Zychlin
December 1, 2015 at 7:02 pm
dianne1234
Thank you! Dianne E. Butts
December 1, 2015 at 7:05 pm
Cathy Stenquist
Cathy Stenquist has completed her 1st PiBoIdMo Challenge and is busy writing with her cat Angel on her lap. Thanks Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 7:07 pm
Kaye Baillie
Lots of ideas and a couple I love. KAYE BAILLIE
December 1, 2015 at 7:13 pm
Darlene Ivy
Thank YOU for the structure and the inspiration. I did it! Darlene Ivy
December 1, 2015 at 7:15 pm
David LaRochelle
David LaRochelle is proud to say that he came up with at least one picture book idea every day for the month of November. Thank you so much for this experience, Tara. It helped me to make my writing a priority and establish a daily writing routine…and I’ve got a handful of ideas that I’m excited to pursue further, which I began doing today. I’m very grateful.
December 1, 2015 at 7:23 pm
Kyle McBride
Kyle McBride
December 1, 2015 at 7:26 pm
Peyton Leung
Peyton Leung has completed the PiBoIdMo challenge again! A plethora of thanks to Tara and all contributors.
December 1, 2015 at 7:28 pm
dfrybarger
This has been an absolutely wonderful month! It’s been hard work but well worth it! I completed 30 ideas in 30 days.
Darlene Frybarger
December 1, 2015 at 7:28 pm
Tracy Abell
Tracy Abell
Thank you for this extraordinary month of brainstorming!
December 1, 2015 at 7:30 pm
apmartin2014
Carol Ann Martin has completed the PiBoIdMo challenge for the third year in a row!
December 1, 2015 at 7:37 pm
Leah Danz
Leah Danz
I did it! Thank you so much for organizing this – the daily inspiration was great and this challenge was just the motivation I needed. Thanks again!
December 1, 2015 at 7:40 pm
Widjati Hartiningtyas
Widjati Hartiningtyas proudly signs the pledge..then…does the chicken dance!
Thank you Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 7:40 pm
pattywaymedic
40 + ideas! Patty Way Medic
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December 1, 2015 at 7:42 pm
Carleen Shreeve
This was my first time being a PiBoIdMoer. It has been so much fun and I have over 70 ideas! Not all good ones, but you never know. Thank you, Tara, for organizing this. I’ve learned so much and been truly inspired. All the best to everyone on their writing adventures. Carleen Shreeve
December 1, 2015 at 7:44 pm
Mari
Thanks again for a great month. It’s been fun and I so love the comments as everyone finishes–so much happiness and pride! Mari
December 1, 2015 at 7:47 pm
Anne Bromley
30 + ideas! Many thanks, Tara, for the challenge and all those great guest posts. Anne Bromley
December 1, 2015 at 7:52 pm
sallie wolf
I swore on Rabbi Benjamin’s Buttons, by Alice B. McGinty. 30+ ideas in 30 days and going forward with more ideas and writing out mss of the ideas with the most energy. Thanks, Tara.
Sallie Wolf
December 1, 2015 at 7:54 pm
ELJohnsen
Thank you, Tara! This was my first PiBoIdMo and I am thrilled to have so many great, new ideas! Thank you to all the awesome authors and guest posters! Emily Johnsen
December 1, 2015 at 7:57 pm
Rosi Hollinbeck
This was a lot of fun and all the posts were useful and inspiring. Thanks for helping me come up with 30 new ideas!
December 1, 2015 at 8:02 pm
Vicki Thornton
Great idea, and 30 ideas the result. Not necessarily all great, but there are three that I’m really excited to work on 🙂
December 1, 2015 at 8:04 pm
Annie Cronin Romano
Annie Cronin Romano
Thanks for another inspirational PiBoIdMo!!!
December 1, 2015 at 8:05 pm
Deborah MacAusland
Hi thanks I did get 32 ideas, I read your Little Red Gliding Hood today at the library and other picture books over the last few weeks. Something I have not done in perhaps 20 years. Thanks again
Deborah MacAusland
December 1, 2015 at 8:11 pm
Lori Mozdzierz
Ideas came.
They settled in.
Some grew wings
While others fins.
Another inspiring PiBoIdMo!
Thankful hugs to you, Tara!! 😀
December 1, 2015 at 8:13 pm
cantsing1
Thanks so much for all your hard work. I was sad today when I no longer had a wonderful PiBo piece to read. cantsing1 (aka Valerie McPherson)
December 1, 2015 at 8:14 pm
Elliot Smith
Elliot Smith
Thanks for taking the time to organize PiBoIdMo. It has been immensely helpful.
December 1, 2015 at 8:17 pm
vijikc
Wonderful month! thank you!
December 1, 2015 at 8:17 pm
Noelle McBride
It’s been an incredible experience! I feel so inspired with my 46 new ideas, and also uplifted by all the support by my fellow creatives! Thank you Tara so so much!
December 1, 2015 at 8:20 pm
Sue Morris @ KidLitReviews
Sue Morris – November went by much too fast. Great posts this year.
December 1, 2015 at 8:20 pm
Lucky Jo Boscarino
Lucky Jo Boscarino
30 ideas on the nose, took the oath on ‘Alexander and the Magic Mouse’ that I’ve had since I was 5 years old. Thanks, Tara.
December 1, 2015 at 8:29 pm
Rene Aube
I, Rene` Diane Aube, attest to the completion of 30 picture book ideas in 30 days during the month of November 2015. Wonderful guest bloggers ~ wonderful, productive month! Thank you, Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 8:33 pm
Kevin Klein
Kevin Klein. My first PiBoIdMo – a great experience. Thanks, Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 8:34 pm
aallen6
Tara, thank you for this inspiring opportunity! Last year I signed up but never started– I kinda chickened out. 🙂 This year I completed over 30 and the ideas keep coming! Thank you too for all the fantastic contributing guests! 🙂 Alisa Allen
December 1, 2015 at 8:38 pm
Kristi Romo
Kristi Romo
Really enjoyed this! Great posts.
December 1, 2015 at 8:39 pm
Priya
Yes ! I’ve made it. I’ve got over 30 ideas. It was a blast. Tara, thank you very much! – Priya Gopal
December 1, 2015 at 8:39 pm
Jennifer Reynolds
My 4th year and I love doing it. Thank you so much for making it possible.
December 1, 2015 at 8:43 pm
thegreeneyedbride
Thank you!! This will be fun!
Ashley Morton
December 1, 2015 at 8:46 pm
Mark A. Bentz
Mark A. Bentz I have 30 or more ideas and sketches. Thank you Tara for an amazing “Piboidmo.”
December 1, 2015 at 8:54 pm
spinksc
I really enjoyed the posts and reached my goal. I look forward to this month. Thanks so much!
Christine Spinks
December 1, 2015 at 9:02 pm
twirlnextdoor
Gillian McDunn
December 1, 2015 at 9:05 pm
lindamartinandersen
So glad I could participate in PiBoIdMo again this year. Thanks to all who made this possible. I reached my goal! Linda Andersen
December 1, 2015 at 9:13 pm
Heather Kelso
My second year and I did it again, 30 ideas! Thank you Tara for the inspiring blog posts and being our fearless leader. Heather Kelso
December 1, 2015 at 9:14 pm
Annie Young
Whew! I didn’t think I could do it…but I did. Whoo Hoo!! Such an amazing experience. All the hair-pulling, late nights, texting ideas on my phone was well worth it!! Thank you, Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 9:14 pm
Gabrielle Schoeffield
Thanks so much Tara for putting this all together! I so wish I had found it so many years ago!!!
I enjoyed the guest blogs as well as all the comments on the PiBoIdMo facebook page.
I look forward to creating some awesome picture books out of the 35 plus ideas I came up with this year!
And can’t wait for next year’s challenge!!
Gabrielle Schoeffield
(Future PB Author Extraordinaire)
December 1, 2015 at 9:14 pm
Elizabeth Davis
Thank you Tara! And thank you to all the guests! I appreciate all the wisdom and advise!
December 1, 2015 at 9:24 pm
Jeffrey J. Faville
Picture Book ideas in the morning smell like…VICTORY
30 ideas. Again.
Thank you Tara, thank you bloggers.
Jeffrey J. Faville
December 1, 2015 at 9:28 pm
renajtraxel
Rena Traxel
December 1, 2015 at 9:30 pm
erikammon
Erik Ammon! Woohoo!! Thank you 🙂
December 1, 2015 at 9:33 pm
Debra Katz
Thank you for a month of inspirational posts and motivating me to generate 30 ideas.
December 1, 2015 at 9:35 pm
Emily Ford Cook
Thanks so much, Tara! I’ve got my 36 ideas and am excited to flesh them out over the next few months!
Emily Cook
December 1, 2015 at 9:36 pm
Pamela Haskin
Pamela Haskin
December 1, 2015 at 9:43 pm
Yunita Phillips
Thank you very much Tara for the 2015-PiBoIdMo. This is my first time join this course. I found this course is very challenging, interesting, and fun. I tried to make list of ideas every day and now I am working on two manuscripts which ideas I got from the course. I am grateful for your posting and the bloggers. Once again thank you.
December 1, 2015 at 9:44 pm
kelly h.
Thanks for doing this! I had fun and it was very informative.
December 1, 2015 at 9:44 pm
Sherry Fellores
This was my first year and I just want to say thank you! This was so much fun. What a great experience!
December 1, 2015 at 9:49 pm
Lily LaMotte
Thanks for hosting PiBoIdMo. It made me think all month and it was nice not to feel left out of the Nano experience.
December 1, 2015 at 9:51 pm
Liz Ledden
Liz Ledden
Thanks for organising this Tara – loved all the guests posts!
December 1, 2015 at 10:02 pm
Alisha Gabriel
Thanks for another round of great posts. I’m excited to dig into my new ideas! Alisha Gabriel
December 1, 2015 at 10:05 pm
Della Ross Ferreri
Thanks so much, Tara! A wonderfully inspiring month! Feels great to have reached the goal of 30 ideas. Now for the real work of fleshing them out!
Della
December 1, 2015 at 10:08 pm
Patricia Corcoran
Thank you, Tara, for a great month! I appreciate all the time and effort you put into organizing PiBoldMo. I feel very creative as well as inspired.
Patricia Corcoran
December 1, 2015 at 10:13 pm
viviankirkfield
PiBoIdMo numbers:
401- number of comments on this post ahead of me.
31 – number of story ideas I generated this month.
1 – number of Tara Lazars – that’s right…you are unique!
Thanks, Tara…and guest posters…what an inspiration!
Vivian Kirkfield
December 1, 2015 at 10:15 pm
Leslie Santamaria (@LSSantamaria)
30 in 30! Wish it didn’t have to end! I was a first-timer; now I’ll be a regular! Leslie Santamaria
December 1, 2015 at 10:16 pm
Sarah Harroff
I got my 30! Thanks for making this a productive November, Tara!
— Sarah Harroff
December 1, 2015 at 10:18 pm
peonyblue
I, Elizabeth Metz (peonyblue), solemnly swear that I made a giant stack of ideas in November, and that it was only partially because I slacked on NaNo. And housework. Ahem.
Thanks, Tara!
December 1, 2015 at 10:26 pm
ammwrite3
Thanks for all you do, Tara. Another successful PiBoIdMo! Ann Magee
December 1, 2015 at 10:33 pm
Laurie L Young
30 ideas down on paper! (Well, digital paper.) I solemnly swear! Now for the hard part . . .
December 1, 2015 at 10:34 pm
Lori E. Taylor
I did it! 30 in 30! Thanks for the reminder.
December 1, 2015 at 10:36 pm
Freckled Daisy Creations
I pledge my PIBoIdMo ideas and thank you for all you do put this all together!
December 1, 2015 at 10:36 pm
Kristen Browning
My first PiBoIdMo–Thanks for everything! I look forward to working on my ideas and to participating again next year. Kristen Browning
December 1, 2015 at 10:48 pm
Jabeen Chawdhry
Jabeen Chawdhry
Thanks so much for all that you do Tara, so appreciate everything!
December 1, 2015 at 10:48 pm
Diana Ting Delosh
30 PB Ideas in 30 days. Made the quota before the stroke of midnight on Nov 30th. Whew! Now to figure out if any of the ideas are any good. -Diana Ting Delosh
December 1, 2015 at 10:52 pm
RaChelle Lisiecki
RaChelle Lisiecki…WORO! (Write on Rock on)
December 1, 2015 at 10:52 pm
Nadine Gamble
Nadine Gamble
December 1, 2015 at 10:52 pm
Kara Laughlin
I did it, and read some wonderful articles in the process.Thank you.
-Kara Laughlin
December 1, 2015 at 10:53 pm
Susan L. Roberts
I came in with 31 ideas! I’ve taken the pledge (on a picture book–so cute!) Thanks.
Susan Roberts, (unless I used Susan L. Roberts!)
December 1, 2015 at 10:56 pm
Marileta Robinson
Thanks to Tara and all the wonderful bloggers for the inspiration and motivation. I think this is the first year I actually finished!
December 1, 2015 at 11:04 pm
yetteejo
Yettee Girard
I got my 37 ideas this month. This was my third PiBoIdMo and I’ve found more than one story hiding among them. Thank you so much.
December 1, 2015 at 11:08 pm
Shirley Fadden
Hooray! Thirty for me and I learned and gleaned so much. Thank you!
December 1, 2015 at 11:12 pm
Joanne R. Fritz
Thank you so much, Tara! Thirty five ideas and so much inspiration! It was a fabulous PiBoIdMo. Joanne R. Fritz
December 1, 2015 at 11:13 pm
Dawn
Write on PiBoIdMoers!
Dawn Mitchell
December 1, 2015 at 11:27 pm
Selena Spain
Another winning PiBoIdMo! Thanks, Tara, for all you do for us!
Selena Spain
December 1, 2015 at 11:30 pm
StephMWard
So much fun! Thanks very much to everyone involved. Stephanie Ward
December 1, 2015 at 11:30 pm
undercoverwonders
Thank you so much, Tara for organizing all of the inspiring, energizing ideas from writers including you! I had so much fun coming up with ideas this year! I thank you for all of the little and big things you have done to help support all levels of writers with this project. You are a rockstar!
Jamie Palmer
December 1, 2015 at 11:31 pm
Sheri Dillard
Yay, Tara! Thanks for another wonderful month! Sheri Dillard
December 1, 2015 at 11:34 pm
Rebekah Lowell
This was a great challenge and I feel like I may continue it as a daily habit because I have the rest of a mini-journal to fill! Rebekah Lowell
December 1, 2015 at 11:34 pm
Kelly Russell Jaques
Thanks so much Tara and all the wonderful guest bloggers, so happy to have PiBoIdMo!
December 1, 2015 at 11:35 pm
awflitter
Thank you, Tara, for organizing this again! I was so inspired every day (54 ideas!), by the posts and the links they often included — there was a gem every day. I may need another lifetime to realize all of them. –Alice Flitter
December 1, 2015 at 11:35 pm
lepley
I did it! Thanks for the encouragement.
December 1, 2015 at 11:37 pm
catcarole
Wonderful, inspiring month! I made it to 30. Thanks Tara!
Cathy Lentes
December 1, 2015 at 11:43 pm
pattyjmurphy
I did it! Yes, I did! I came up with 33+ ideas for PiBoIdMo! Thanks, Tara, for all you do for PiBoIdMo, fellow PB writers, and the children’s book industry! xx oo Patricia
December 1, 2015 at 11:45 pm
Rona Shirdan
Thanks, Tara! It was my first year doing the challenge and I will be back next year. I ended the month with 60 ideas. Time to select the best 5 to get started with pitches. Your hard work organizing this event is much appreciated and it was fun!
December 1, 2015 at 11:49 pm
fraudrk
Melanie M. Kyer — I am so excited to have completed PiBoIdMo this year– I “only” got in 30 ideas, but that’s 30 more than I had in October and I’m so thankful to you for all the hard work organizing.
December 1, 2015 at 11:50 pm
Susan Schade
Second year in a row…30 more PB ideas in the works. THANK YOU!!
SUSAN SCHADE
December 1, 2015 at 11:53 pm
Nina Johnson
This is by far the best catalyst for keeping in a writer’s mindset every conceived. Thanks so much Tara.
December 1, 2015 at 11:53 pm
shoba dewey
shoba dewey. I looked up my notes this morning. Most are just mere titles but yes, there are 30 of them. Many thanks for this wonderful opportunity, Tara
December 2, 2015 at 12:04 am
bluelily17
I can’t believe I made it! I posted 30 ideas!! That’s a lot when I think about it.
Kristine Tague
December 2, 2015 at 12:06 am
dana wu
Thank you Tara for organizing and all contributors for being so thoroughly entertaining and inspiring. I appreciate the diversity of all the topics and the honesty, humor and encouragement — I am going to miss the daily dose of kid lit community spirit — Dana Wu
December 2, 2015 at 12:07 am
Elaine Asaidali
Thanks for the picture book push! You rock, Tara! Elaine Asaidali
December 2, 2015 at 12:16 am
Nancy Kotkin
Nancy Kotkin completed PiBoIdMo 2015 with 53 ideas. Thanks, Tara, for all that you do.
December 2, 2015 at 12:16 am
Garnett Natasha
Took the pledge with my hand on Olive the Other Reindeer. I hope to look back and find a few decent PB ideas in my list. Thanks again, Tara.
Natasha Garnett
December 2, 2015 at 12:24 am
Cindy E. Owens
I did it! I completed the thirty day challenge! And, I did not give up either! Wow! Thank you for this challenge. I took the pledge on “The Adventures of Snail at School” by John Stadler.
December 2, 2015 at 12:31 am
Lacey Gunter
Phewww! Glad that’s done. Success!
December 2, 2015 at 12:33 am
Margaret Greanias
Thanks for the month of inspiration! I did it! Margaret Greanias
December 2, 2015 at 12:37 am
Ashley Bankhead
I did it! Yay! I even got over 30 ideas! Thank you so much! Ashley Bankhead
December 2, 2015 at 12:54 am
Sherry Alexander
I did it! The sweet smell of success Tara style!
December 2, 2015 at 1:08 am
Nancy Kotkin
I completed PiBoIdMo 2015 with 53 ideas. Thanks, Tara, for all that you do.
~ Nancy Kotkin
December 2, 2015 at 1:13 am
bleakx
I believe this was the most interesting thing to do I’ve come upon for a few years. Happily, I completed the challenge. Signed, Sandie Jaarsma
December 2, 2015 at 1:15 am
olsenkristen38
Taking the pledge with ideas that are naughty and nice:-) Look forward to PiBoMo coming to town in 2016! Hope to win the opportunity to pitch my ideas! Best, Kristen Olsen/olsenkristen38@gmail.com
December 2, 2015 at 1:18 am
Julie Murphy
I did it! Thanks for the opportunity to get those creative PB ideas flowing! Best, Julie Murphy
December 2, 2015 at 1:30 am
martylgraham
“…on the first day of PiBoIdMo Tara gave to me…!!”
Tis the season to be thankful! Thanks Tara! Each and every day was dreamy. And I agree with Carrie Pearson. It does take a village to write a picture book!
December 2, 2015 at 1:31 am
Cindy Jolley
I’m so excited to have completed the challenge! I even doubled the number of ideas I got last year! Cindy Jolley
December 2, 2015 at 1:36 am
suebe
Still trying to decide which idea to rough out first!
Sue Bradford Edwards
December 2, 2015 at 1:40 am
kidlitgail
Woo Hoo!! 30 for PiBoIdMo! Gail Handler
December 2, 2015 at 1:46 am
Jessica Quijada
Jessica Quijada. Thanks, Tara!
December 2, 2015 at 1:50 am
Mindy Alyse Weiss
Wahoo! Thank you so much for the motivation you and all the bloggers gave me this month. I’m thrilled to have over 30 ideas–and I still have more to transfer from slips of paper onto my computer.
I’m pretty sure there are at least a few gems in my file, and I can’t wait to flesh them out and see where they lead.
🙂 Mindy Alyse Weiss
December 2, 2015 at 1:53 am
brandimpayne
Thank you Tara for all your hard work! It’s been a great month. I can’t wait till next year!!
– Brandi Payne
December 2, 2015 at 1:56 am
hethfeth
PiBoIdMo is the best, most inspirational dose of writing medicine I could ask for. Thanks for all the great advice and for turning on the heat so I could cook up 30 fresh ideas. -Heather Kinser
December 2, 2015 at 2:04 am
Deb Beauchamp
Thanks Tara! PiBoIdMo always ups the stakes for next year. Glad to be a part of it! Deb Beauchamp
December 2, 2015 at 2:11 am
Victoria Chang
Thank you, this was awesome–have some really bad ideas, but that’s okay!
December 2, 2015 at 2:12 am
michellemmead
I did it!!! I am so proud of myself, and it’s really shown me that I need to always have a notebook on hand to jot down ideas that pop in my head that might seem crazy or unusable, because you never know what might inspire! Loved this challenge!
December 2, 2015 at 2:22 am
kimlynnp
Kim Lynn Price –
After my second year, I’ve come to completely LOVE PiBoIdMo! I’ve worked on last year’s ideas throughout the year, and now I have new ones! YAY! 32 in all this time. Thanks for providing us the wonderful posts of inspiration from amazing authors/illustrators – just what we need to encourage us and give us that push to get fresh ideas. 😀
December 2, 2015 at 2:36 am
Nancy Ramsey
Thanks Tara for bringing us another great month of inspiration- PiBoIdMo was fantastic!
December 2, 2015 at 2:39 am
Carol Gwin Nelson
Carol Gwin Nelson- Yep, I did it. 30 ideas in a month. Thanks Tara. The posts were great!
December 2, 2015 at 2:41 am
cherylsec
Thank you, Tara, for another great year! I really appreciated all the terrific blog posts. Very inspiring and helpful. Cheryl Secomb
December 2, 2015 at 2:47 am
Carrie Tillotson
Carrie Tillotson
Thank you so much, Tara!
December 2, 2015 at 2:48 am
Honey Partridge
Okay so some days were seriously harder than others but I can very proudly say I did awesome at that challenge, thank you so much for all your work. It was truly rewarding. Signing off on my first ever PiBoIdMo. – Honey Partridge
December 2, 2015 at 2:57 am
Tony Williams
Thanks Tara for bringing us another great month of inspiration- PiBoIdMo was fantastic! Can’t wait to do it again next year.
December 2, 2015 at 3:00 am
Teresa Daffern
Thanks so much again Tara. What an inspiring 30 days!
Teresa Daffern
December 2, 2015 at 3:13 am
Jill Giesbrecht
Thanks!
Jill Giesbrecht
December 2, 2015 at 3:29 am
wendymyersart
Thank you Tara! I swear I had 33 this year. Wendy Myers (I hope this is not a second reply, I think my other one was not in the right place)
December 2, 2015 at 3:30 am
Bruna De Luca
Firmly entrenched in PB world. Don’t want to come out. Bruna De Luca
December 2, 2015 at 3:59 am
Naana Kyereboah
Thanks Tara for PiBoIdMo 2015! Looking forward to turning some ideas into PB. I am taking the pledge with 35 ideas. Naana Kyereboah
December 2, 2015 at 4:10 am
Justine Lawson
Thank you Tara! It was so good to welcome any and every idea that came.
December 2, 2015 at 4:10 am
Shelley Marshall
Terrific, inspiring, memorable……words that describe my first experience with PiBoIdMo. I am now swimming in a sea of ideas and can’t wait to jump in. Sincere Thanks from Shelley Marshall
December 2, 2015 at 4:10 am
Zeena Pliska
Thanks so much for ALL the inspiration! Zeena Pliska
December 2, 2015 at 4:44 am
Anna Quinlan
What a wonderful month! Anna Quinlan
December 2, 2015 at 5:00 am
schriscoe
31 ideas! Thanks so much Tara! Sharon Chriscoe
December 2, 2015 at 5:14 am
Helen Matthews
Helen Matthews signing out – 38!
December 2, 2015 at 5:52 am
Sharon S. Lillie
Sharon Lillie – I do promise I wrote 30 – a great disciplinary challenge! I am sure I will write even more next time!!
December 2, 2015 at 6:24 am
8catpaws
Thanks for providing a springboard for 30 in 30! Ellen Cohen
December 2, 2015 at 6:47 am
Zoogles
It’s been a fantastic month – thanks Tara for helping me have an ideas fest! 🙂
Zoe Thomas
December 2, 2015 at 7:15 am
melissamiles1
Yay! I have well over thirty wonderful ideas that I can’t wait to see evolve into something more. Thank you so much for all of the hard work you’ve put into this month!! It was incredibly helpful to me.
December 2, 2015 at 7:32 am
Jessica Loupos
What a great first time experience!! Thank you 🙂 Jessica Loupos (although I think I mistakenly typed Jessixa the first time = oops!
December 2, 2015 at 7:40 am
Tabitha Sims
Thank you for putting PiBoIdMo together for all of us, Tara! It was a wonderful experience, and I can’t wait to turn my ideas into manuscripts!-Tabitha Sims
December 2, 2015 at 7:42 am
Betsy Devany
Thank you SO much, Tara, and thanks to all your guest bloggers! I just made it with 31 ideas. Very excited to now further develop my favorites. Betsy Devany
December 2, 2015 at 7:56 am
mwebb32
Maggie Webb – Thanks Tara! I love participating in PiBoIdMo. It’s so much fun and I feel so productive!
December 2, 2015 at 8:11 am
kylie burns
Tara, this was my first PiBoIdMo and I am thrilled to say I have 30 ideas! Thanks for organizing this. It’s pretty exciting to think that if every one of the
participants publish even one story each, my classroom bookshelf will burst with great new kidlit! Yay for kids and books! -Kylie Burns
December 2, 2015 at 8:39 am
Lauri Meyers
Lauri Meyers
My index card notebook is full!
December 2, 2015 at 9:21 am
Wendy Martin Art
I do solemnly swear that I have faithfully executed the PiBoIdMo 30-ideas-in-30-days challenge, and will, to the best of my ability, parlay my ideas into picture book manuscripts.
December 2, 2015 at 9:33 am
Sherri Jones Rivers
Two years of being a part of PiBoIdMo and lots of idea gathering, and I am pumped. Thank you, thank you, for pushing us to keep on looking for those jewels to polish into manuscripts.–Sherri Jones Rivers
December 2, 2015 at 9:36 am
Joanne Roberts
I do solemnly swear that I am up to no good. . . . I mean, that I’ve participated in PiBoIdMo. Success! I tried a new technique and collected fewer ideas than last year, but 141% of the 30 in 30 goal. Thanks, Tara! Now for the second half of the pledge, to transform the ideas into manuscripts.
Joanne Roberts
December 2, 2015 at 9:41 am
adventureswiththepooh
Wendy Maldonado D’Amico Thank you so much for PiBoIdMo. It helped kickstart my creativity without that pesky judgement thing getting in the way.
December 2, 2015 at 9:46 am
M Lapointe Malchik (@imartytweet)
Marty Lapointe-Malchik – Thanks s much, Tara! 30+ ideas (some awful some good) to look over and begin shaping into picture books using all of the wonderful advice on the posts throughout the month.
December 2, 2015 at 9:47 am
Christine
Tara, thanks so much for hosting all these great writers and their wonderful inspiring posts! This was my first PiBoIdMo, but it won’t be my last. I think lots of my ideas are stinkers, but to have over 30 ideas/titles down on paper (rather than simply rolling around in my head where they get lost in the maze of my brain) is a huge start. Christine McCarthy
December 2, 2015 at 9:53 am
Marge McGugan
Marge McGugan has 30! Thanks so much for helping see the possibilities in daily life.
December 2, 2015 at 10:04 am
Rebecca Van Slyke
Rebecca Van Slyke has 30 ideas of varying degrees of possibility.
Which is 30 more than she had a month ago!
Thanks for once again spearheading this challenge, Tara!
December 2, 2015 at 10:21 am
beckylevine
Did it! Thanks again for doing all this!
Becky Levine
December 2, 2015 at 10:37 am
topangamaria
Maria Johnson really really appreciates this magnificent event. THANKS!
December 2, 2015 at 10:39 am
gretchengeser
Word Press runs my first and last name together, but on my PiBoIdMo registration it should be Gretchen Geser. Thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU, Tara Lazar for PiBoIdMo. I had 30+ ideas and loved the posts on your blog.
December 2, 2015 at 10:40 am
Lisa Kahn Schnell
I made it! And some of these ideas might even…one day, with a big push and a lot of revision…fly. Thanks so much, Tara.
Lisa Kahn Schnell
December 2, 2015 at 10:41 am
Sharlin Craig
Thank you so much for an amazing month of inspiration!
Sharlin Craig
December 2, 2015 at 10:46 am
Phillip Hilliker
I had a blast participating in my first PiBoIdMo! Thanks for all the great inspiration and amazing blog posts that pushed me to 31 ideas.
December 2, 2015 at 10:49 am
Laurie Treacy
My first time doing this and it was great! Finished with 35 ideas and ready to keep going. Thanks for this and all the wonderful posts.
December 2, 2015 at 11:02 am
kmajor2013
Thanks for doing this, Tara! This month seems to have flown by. I have 30 ideas written down. Now I must get busy, busy, busy developing them.
Kenneth Major
December 2, 2015 at 11:02 am
Daniela Weil
Thank you once again for helping me through another list of 30. Hopefully one of them will come to bear fruit. You’re amazing Tara. Daniela Weil.
December 2, 2015 at 11:07 am
Anne Appert
Anne Appert
Loved doing PiBoIdMo! Now to flesh out some of the ideas. Thanks for organizing this!
December 2, 2015 at 11:16 am
Karen Kane
This is my first time and I loved it. So much fun. My creative juices totally pumped. Wonderful! Karen Kane
December 2, 2015 at 11:27 am
Gracie Idzal
Thank you very much for all the work you do to organize PiBoIdMo, Tara! This was my first year participating and I am so glad I did. I have 30 ideas and plenty of inspiration to move forward on the road to publication. Many thanks to all the guest bloggers for generously sharing your process, ideas, strategies and tips. You have provided a wealth of inspiration.
Gracie Idzal
December 2, 2015 at 11:31 am
Suzanne Alexander
This was my first time participating in PiBoIdMo, and I have more than 30 ideas. This is my pledge! Thank you so much, Tara, and all the guest bloggers!
December 2, 2015 at 11:35 am
Sandi Lawson
Thanks, Tara. Ideas are complete and now I’m ready to polish some manuscripts!
December 2, 2015 at 11:38 am
Kathy Grupe
What a fabulous 30 days with such great ideas; armed and ready to proceed with confidence!
December 2, 2015 at 11:43 am
Shirley Johnson
Shirley Johnson Thank you!
December 2, 2015 at 11:48 am
Janine Gedwillo Johns
I’ve got 30. Thank you for everything, Tara!
December 2, 2015 at 11:50 am
andrea lawson
Andrea Lawson . Thank you! I think I may have the worse 35 ideas yet, but I’m hoping when I look at it later, I’ll find at least one good one!
December 2, 2015 at 11:55 am
Traci Bold
Traci Bold
December 2, 2015 at 11:57 am
Pauline Tso
Done and done – my first one! Thanks, Tara! 🙂
Pauline Tso
December 2, 2015 at 12:00 pm
Mavis Chapter
Mavis Penney is pleased with the results. 🙂 Thanks PiBoIdMo 2015!
December 2, 2015 at 12:01 pm
kpbock
Another great November! Kirsten Bock
December 2, 2015 at 12:13 pm
artsyandi
A fantastic month… thanks!!! Andi Osiek
December 2, 2015 at 12:35 pm
Shay McClean
Thanks for another awesome year! -Shay McClean
December 2, 2015 at 12:47 pm
Gail Maki Wilson
Thank you for all your hard work organizing this Tara!
Gail Maki Wilson
December 2, 2015 at 1:10 pm
Lynne Dempsey
Thank you for the inspiration! 🙂
December 2, 2015 at 1:12 pm
Rachel Smoka-Richardson
Thank you for another great November!
December 2, 2015 at 1:14 pm
Susan Niemann
Thank you for the inspiration!
December 2, 2015 at 1:14 pm
jshaklan
I do solemnly swear! Jennifer Shaklan
December 2, 2015 at 1:19 pm
Patricia Tilton
I came up with 30 ideas. Thanks for another great November. Patricia Tilton
December 2, 2015 at 1:19 pm
Michael Lawrence Vogel
What an awesome month for generating ideas. Now to get some manuscripts written and figure out the next step. Thank you Tara for another great year of bloggers!
December 2, 2015 at 1:20 pm
Joy E
J.M. Ellison – Thanks!
December 2, 2015 at 1:20 pm
Abi Cushman
Abi Cushman
Thanks, Tara! This was fun (and helpful)!
December 2, 2015 at 1:21 pm
marcuscutler
Marcus Cutler
December 2, 2015 at 1:24 pm
Darcee Freier
I did it! 40+ ideas. Thanks so much, Tara!
December 2, 2015 at 1:27 pm
Kathryn Cunningham
Kathryn Cunningham. Totally did it! This year I’m going to win, I know it!
December 2, 2015 at 1:29 pm
Michelle O'Hara Levin
Michelle O’Hara Levin (WINNAH! Yahoo! Thank you Thank you Tara Lazar for my favorite event of the writing year).
December 2, 2015 at 1:32 pm
Annelouise
Annelouise Mahoney
Tara, thank you. If I lived by you I’d bring over your favorite treat..you’d just have to tell me what it is. I appreciate all your hard work, your blog, your writing, your inspiration and dedication. I fully appreciate you. ~ write on!
December 2, 2015 at 1:35 pm
Kathy Manchip
Kathy Manchip.
Thank you for this month! It’s been my first PiBoIdMo, and the best thing I’ve learned is that ideas beget ideas. It’s been awesome, thanks!
December 2, 2015 at 1:37 pm
Mary Uhles
Mary Uhles – I did it! Thanks as always for a month of inspiration Tara!
December 2, 2015 at 1:41 pm
Lynnor Bontigao
Thank you for another productive year! Happy Holidays, Tara!
December 2, 2015 at 1:41 pm
Jennifer Bagan
It was a race to the finish but I did it! Thanks for an inspiring month! Jennifer Bagan
December 2, 2015 at 1:48 pm
Jill Tuckman
Jill Tuckman
I’m so excited to start writing!
December 2, 2015 at 2:27 pm
Heidi Fiedler
Great month! Thank you for all your hard work, Tara. (30 ideas down…now to start writing!) Heidi Fiedler
December 2, 2015 at 2:32 pm
Valarie Giogas
The daily posts this year were the best ever. Although i sqeakedout JUST 30, I’m actually excited about more this year than previous years. Thank you, Tara (& everyone who helped) for making PiBoIDMo 2015 the best one yet.
December 2, 2015 at 2:49 pm
Cass Nevada
30 in 30, thanks so much Tara!
December 2, 2015 at 2:52 pm
Connie B. Dowell
Connie B. Dowell
This month has been a blast
December 2, 2015 at 3:09 pm
Lisa Charlebois
Lisa Charlebois – 44 ideas!
Thanks for an awesome 1st PiBoIdMo, Tara. Here’s to many many more I hope!
December 2, 2015 at 3:58 pm
Kerry Ariail
Kerry Ariail – 30 ideas ready to be turned into something great! Thanks for all of the great posts/advice.
December 2, 2015 at 4:00 pm
Marilyn Mallue
Thanks so much. Marilyn Mallue
December 2, 2015 at 4:07 pm
Cobby Colson
As I first time participant, I did not know what to expect. My list of ideas looks like the profile of a roller coaster. I started off strong and climbed the hill fast, but began to fall toward the end of the first week. I bottomed out somewhere in week two. After a few ups and downs, I coasted into the station at the end. It was a fun ride. Thank you for organizing this.
December 2, 2015 at 4:11 pm
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Steiner —-Last year I was 28 ideas in and fell short ( I was a new mom!). BUT this year, I made it to 30+ ideas….thanks:)
December 2, 2015 at 4:21 pm
Elizabeth Kuelbs
Elizabeth Kuelbs — Thanks for a terrific experience, Tara!
December 2, 2015 at 4:40 pm
Sandie Sing
I did it and I am happy with my list of 35. I could actually go on and do more. I purchased my colored cards suggested by one of the authors. They are on sale at Staples. Ready to move on to the next step.
Thank you, thank you, Tara, for allowing us to educate ourselves from these great special writers and illustrators’ resources. The experiences were beyond the books and workshops. Again, thanks for making us rock and roll through another year of great ideas. You rock, Tara. Merci beaucoup!
December 2, 2015 at 4:45 pm
BHandiboe
Brittanny Handiboe
Thank you Tara for an awesome month! I managed to complete both PiBoIdMo and NaNoWriMo so it’s been busy. The guests on your blog are always inspiring. Looking forward to next November!
December 2, 2015 at 4:51 pm
Suzanne Poulter Harris
It was difficult but I did it! Couldn’t have done it without the daily inspiration. Thank you!
December 2, 2015 at 4:53 pm
Sheri Radovich
Yes, I did 30 + ideas this year and I am very happy I sat and listened to two little girls over Thanksgiving and their ideas. My notebooks of ideas are growing past 3 now. Thank you for this opportunity to read what others are doing.
December 2, 2015 at 4:56 pm
Micki Ginsberg
Micki Ginsberg
Thank you, Tara, for another month of extraordinary posts. I did it!
December 2, 2015 at 5:02 pm
Bethany Mandich
Bethany Mandich
Yeehaa!! Another little book of gold!
December 2, 2015 at 5:09 pm
anniebailey7
Annie Bailey
30 ideas for me! Yeah! But I have to admit some are quite stinky.
December 2, 2015 at 5:14 pm
Carolyn Rohrbaugh
Carolyn Rohrbaugh I do have 30 titles. Thank you for another great year
December 2, 2015 at 5:23 pm
Lindsay Robinson
Finished! Thanks for the motivation and inspiration! Lindsay Robinson
December 2, 2015 at 5:39 pm
Meredith Pinkstone
30 ideas — just under the wire! Meredith Pinkstone
December 2, 2015 at 5:46 pm
Lisa Riddiough
Thank you so much, Tara. I actually love several of my ideas. So we shall see what happens! Lisa Riddiough
December 2, 2015 at 6:02 pm
Carolyn Farina
Carolyn Farina
December 2, 2015 at 6:09 pm
thduggie
Stephan Stuecklin
December 2, 2015 at 6:17 pm
Keila Dawson
Keila Dawson has more than 30 ideas… WINNAH!
December 2, 2015 at 6:38 pm
eliseparsley
Elise Parsley here, crawling across the finish line!
December 2, 2015 at 6:47 pm
Louann Brown
Thanks for the joy ride TARA. I had 50 and my brain’s still bubbling. Louann Brown
December 2, 2015 at 7:05 pm
Michael Ryan (@mikesbigego)
I not only came up with 30+ picture book ideas and quite a few chapter book ideas, but I also came up with a business idea that I’m working on too! Thanks for such a great event!
December 2, 2015 at 7:05 pm
Traci Sorell
I did it! So happy and ready to get started fleshing these out. Thanks again, Tara. I ust got a copy of Little Red Gliding Hood for my little guy. He loves it! (So do I!)
Traci Sorell
December 2, 2015 at 7:08 pm
Cathy Sledz
Thank you, thank you — for all of it!
This was fun and helpful, if a tad painful …
All best,
Cathy Sledz
December 2, 2015 at 7:20 pm
Allison
Allison Donohue Excited that i got thirty ideas! Plenty of clunkers, but a few I’m excited to start fleshing out. Thanks!
December 2, 2015 at 7:30 pm
Blue Jai
Jai Humel — and I say thank you too! I’m a first timer and I really enjoyed the process, and found that the creativity was flowing into my other written work too
December 2, 2015 at 7:31 pm
Sallye
Wow! November whizzed by! Thanks, again, for the challenge…
December 2, 2015 at 7:44 pm
Rachel Anderson
Rachel Anderson
Writer Miss Rachel, sat on her satchel, reading her picture book list. Along came her muse, with nothing to lose, who added ideas with a twist. This was fun and very educational. Learned much about the authors/illustrators and their books. Year 3 for me. Thank you.
December 2, 2015 at 8:07 pm
Anna L. Russell
Thank you for a challenging and educational month — I have 36 ideas/stories to build.
December 2, 2015 at 8:11 pm
QuinnC
Quinn Cole completed another year of PiBoIdMo. Wahoo! Can’t hardly wait to start working on the best of the ideas. Thank you Tara!
December 2, 2015 at 8:57 pm
Jill Dailey
Challenge met! Thank you, Tara for hosting and organizing a great event. Appreciate all the insights of the guest bloggers. More PB excitement to come as some manuscripts take shape. Congratulations, picture bookers:) Jill Dailey
December 2, 2015 at 9:03 pm
mollywog2015
Thank you so much for this challenge, it was my first time participating and I found it deliciously challenging and inspiring. I especially loved all the really helpful and creative posts, it was such a joy to see them waiting in my inbox every morning. And they are continuing! The whole thing is really great, I love it, thank you so much. I can’t wait to start working on my ideas!
December 2, 2015 at 9:08 pm
Nancy Shaffery (@Siteseas1)
Thanks Tara! I have lots of ideas to work with!
December 2, 2015 at 9:10 pm
Monica Stoltzfus
Tara,
This is my first time in the challenge, and I am beyond excited. There were days when the pen ink flowed, as well as days I stared at blank pages and finally wrote down something quite possibly ridiculous 😳😛 But it all came together- with the help of these amazing daily posts from incredibly inspirational writers. I just loved getting into their heads 💗 Thank you, thank you.
Fondly,
Monica Stoltzfus
December 2, 2015 at 10:53 pm
kaziemann
40 ideas! Thank you for this great experience. Kimberly Ziemann
December 2, 2015 at 11:09 pm
bonzerb
Thanks so much for bringing together so many great contributors for an inspiring and challenging month….
Bonnie Bryant
December 2, 2015 at 11:20 pm
Kerri Dixon
Thanks Tara, I’ve got my 30 now to start expanding on the good ones 🙂
December 2, 2015 at 11:35 pm
Holly Ruppel
You’re amazing, Tara! 😘
Holly Ruppel
December 2, 2015 at 11:43 pm
Torild Homstad
44 ideas to write about! Thanks so much!
December 2, 2015 at 11:56 pm
Lotus Ivak
Lotus Ivak!
December 3, 2015 at 12:35 am
Gretchen Brandenburg McLellan
I did it!
December 3, 2015 at 12:35 am
Eric Adler
Eric Adler checking in with 40 or 50 ideas. Thanks again Tara!
December 3, 2015 at 12:59 am
Mary Greer
This has been a fun ride!
December 3, 2015 at 1:15 am
Lynn Alpert
I did it! Lynn Alpert
December 3, 2015 at 1:33 am
Kathy Doherty
I have my list of 30+ ideas! Thank you, Tara, for sponsoring this great event! Kathy Doherty
December 3, 2015 at 2:26 am
hdmerrill
Heather Merrill
December 3, 2015 at 3:01 am
McCourt Thomas
Thanks for another inspirational year!
McCourt Thomas
December 3, 2015 at 3:03 am
Ingrid Boydston
Thank you for this unbelievably fun and invaluable opportunity! I can’t wait to explore my 30+ ideas! Ingrid Boydston
December 3, 2015 at 6:58 am
Alex
Thank you for a wonderfully enjoyable month! I am so excited about my 30 ideas 🙂 Alexandra Le Feuvre
December 3, 2015 at 7:50 am
barbara kupetz
I did it! Thank you, Tara!
December 3, 2015 at 8:15 am
orthodoxmom3
Thank you Tara. It’s been great! And yes, it took some doing at the end, but I did it! Carol Federoff
December 3, 2015 at 8:57 am
Lill Pluta
Lill Pluta — challenge met with 30+ ideas. That’s the easy part. But now I’m catching up on blog posts. Thank you again Tara, for organizing this. You are fanatabulous!
December 3, 2015 at 9:11 am
Kathy Groth
Thanks for organizing this – it was a terrific experience, and the daily blog posts were excellent.
Kathy Groth
December 3, 2015 at 9:19 am
Wendy Walters
Wendy Walters: I do solemnly swear that I have 30 awesome ideas! Yay!
December 3, 2015 at 10:31 am
Zoraida Rivera Morales
It’s been a wonderful experience. I learned mucho,mucho…a whole lot.
It’s my first time. I have 30 ideas to work on. Thank you for your hard work.
Much success and blessings.
Zoraida Rivera Morales
December 3, 2015 at 11:28 am
Jill Tadros
Jill Tadros
December 3, 2015 at 11:35 am
Erin Fennell
Erin Fennell
Thanks for another great PiBoIdMo, Tara! I’m excited to work on my new ideas!
December 3, 2015 at 11:48 am
Miki Bird
31 ideas with one already drafted into a full story. Thanks for a great line-up of bloggers, Tara.
December 3, 2015 at 12:12 pm
M. Lauritano
Michael Lauritano
Thanks for the time you put in to this, Tara!
December 3, 2015 at 12:22 pm
Cheryl Riley
Woohoo! 30 new ideas!
December 3, 2015 at 12:25 pm
Amy Smith
Amy Smith
Thanks Tara. November was hard, but I did it!
December 3, 2015 at 12:26 pm
Lisa Healy
I did it — 30 in 30 in my second year here! Thanks to all for the tremendous inspiration.
December 3, 2015 at 12:31 pm
Susanne Whitehouse
Susanne Whitehouse
Woohoo! 32 ideas and 5 that I’m super excited about! Thank you Tara and all the guest bloggers for another amazing PiBoIdMo!
December 3, 2015 at 12:31 pm
familystufftodo
I did it — 30 in 30 in my second year of PiBoIdMo! Thank you, Tara, and all contributors, for the tremendous inspiration. Now, I have to go work on my PB ideas. Toot-a-loo!
December 3, 2015 at 12:52 pm
Heather Greene
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
December 3, 2015 at 12:53 pm
angeladegroot8
Thanks, Tara. You helped me do it!
Angela De Groot
December 3, 2015 at 12:58 pm
Catherine Veitch
Thanks Tara for organising PiBoIdMo and to all the guest bloggers. Such an inspiring community to be a part of 🙂 I have 30 ideas to develop 🙂
Catherine Veitch
December 3, 2015 at 1:37 pm
Shannon Bartoshewski
Shannon Bartoshewski
Thanks so much, already looking forward to next November 🙂
December 3, 2015 at 1:37 pm
Anjali Amit
Thank you Tara for this wonderful community you have created. 30 ideas to work on through the coming year.
December 3, 2015 at 1:45 pm
Dana Arnim
I was unsure if I could commit to 30 ideas this year, then my friend Deb Lund said, “Don’t commit, just start!” Here I am, 30 ideas later!
December 3, 2015 at 2:05 pm
marianallanos
Amazing experience. Thanks for the inspiration.
December 3, 2015 at 2:32 pm
Marissa Walsh
Thank you so much for another great month, Tara! -Marissa Walsh
December 3, 2015 at 2:54 pm
Kelly Conroy
What an amazing event you have created. Congratulations and thank you, Kelly Conroy
December 3, 2015 at 3:42 pm
Dani Duck
I can’t believe I almost missed this post! Glad I caught it.
I do solemnly swear that I have faithfully executed
the PiBoIdMo 30-ideas-in-30-days challenge,
and will, to the best of my ability,
parlay my ideas into picture book manuscripts.
December 3, 2015 at 4:25 pm
Jonah Heller
Jonah Heller
December 3, 2015 at 5:47 pm
cat jones
Yay, another year done! So many ideas to play with 🙂
Cath Jones
December 3, 2015 at 7:04 pm
Joannie Duris
Thank you Tara, and all the PiBoIdMo bloggers for an inspiring month. I have lots of new ideas, plus expanded in new directions for revisions on a couple of old manuscripts. We need more hours in the day!
Joannie Duris
December 3, 2015 at 7:32 pm
Cathy Breisacher
Thank you, Tara, for all of the work you do to make this so worthwhile for everyone. Thanks also to the men and women who wrote such wonderful posts to inspire and help us. I got my 30 picture book ideas during the month of November, and I’m excited to start working on a couple of them! Cathy Breisacher
December 3, 2015 at 10:37 pm
angelapadron
Another year, another great batch of blog posts. Thanks Tara for organizing this every year. And for inspiring me to get my 30 ideas!!
Angela Padron
December 4, 2015 at 12:08 am
Rosalind Malin
30+ Thanks for the encouragement and all the great help. Now to sit down and get to work.
Rosalind Malin
December 4, 2015 at 12:18 am
Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner
Donna Weidner
Another wonderful month of new ideas, support, and inspiration. Thanks Tara and all the wonderful cheerleaders you lined up for yet another successful PiBoIdMo! You rock!
December 4, 2015 at 12:54 am
Dina Ticas
This was a great experience. Thank you for the inspiration. Dina Ticas
December 4, 2015 at 1:17 am
Carrie Burrows
Many, many thanks!!!! – Carrie Burrows
December 4, 2015 at 2:22 am
Viva Tomlin
Thank you so much for a wonderful month. I am so glad to have become connected to you and as a result connected to all the other great writers, their books and so much more to explore, think about and put into practice. I love that there is post PiBoIdMo to continue the generous accompaniment. I had been feeling real sadness at the thought that the daily emails would end. They have been such a source of joy in addition to each of their wisdom shared. Truly, thank you.
December 4, 2015 at 2:51 am
lesliedresdner
Thank you for all of the great inspiration! You made mornings fun and I learned a ton. What an awesome community!
Leslie Dresdner
December 4, 2015 at 4:42 am
Jen Coleman
Jen Coleman
December 4, 2015 at 8:56 am
Helen Cooper
I did it!!
Thank you Tara 😀
December 4, 2015 at 10:01 am
Lizann Flatt
Lizann Flatt
Thank you, this was great!
December 4, 2015 at 10:30 am
Susie Hou
Susie Hou
First time – Thank you.
December 4, 2015 at 10:46 am
lisa patten
Lisa Patten : First time too. Phew! But good fun! Thanks
December 4, 2015 at 12:02 pm
Teresa Klepinger
Thank you! First time for me. Teresa Klepinger
December 4, 2015 at 2:37 pm
Carrie Finison
Got ’em! Thanks again for another great year, Tara.
Carrie Finison
December 4, 2015 at 2:47 pm
Sarah Kilfoil
Woohoo! I did it! Thanks for an inspiring November.
Sarah Kilfoil
December 4, 2015 at 4:35 pm
nancydrewit
Yay! Thank you Tara for another great year! Nancy Meyers
December 4, 2015 at 6:06 pm
loriasteel
Third round’s a charm! Thanks for another year of creative inspiration and much-needed motivation! Lori Steel
December 4, 2015 at 6:06 pm
Sarah Maynard (@SarahDMaynard)
Scraped the barrel this year I fear! But I got 30. Phew! Thanks again!!
Sarah Maynard
December 4, 2015 at 6:37 pm
Martti Maguet
Thankyou all and especially Tara so very much for an interesting month and so much inspiration. I have my bag of ideas, now I’m off to sort them out .
Martti Maguet
December 4, 2015 at 7:43 pm
Laurie Daley
I am finally ready to sign. Thanks so much for a great month!
December 4, 2015 at 7:52 pm
Judy Y
Hi, Tara. Thank you and all your PiBoIdMo partners for making November one of my favorite months of the year! – Judy Y
December 4, 2015 at 9:08 pm
rythmicrhyme
I’ve got 30 picture book ideas along with others not in the picture book genre. Thank you so much everyone. This has been a blast. I do need to find a sharing and critique group . Anyone interested?
December 4, 2015 at 9:34 pm
mbeaversillustration
Made a mistake on the original post comment—actually just finished my SIXTH year of PiBo!!
It’s so amazingly wonderful to see more and more familiar faces doing guest posts for PiBoIdMo! Love hearing about my friends’ success stories and inspirational advice!
melinda beavers
December 4, 2015 at 10:16 pm
Joan Marie Arbogast
Tara, Thanks so much for providing this wonderful challenge year after year. It’s my first year to actually participate. The posts have been entertaining as well as educational. The challenge kept me on task. All in all, a great experience.
December 4, 2015 at 10:33 pm
Natalie Lynn Tanner
TARA!: I DID IT! I COMPLETED THE PLEDGE! I was completely shocked when I went through and counted up all my ideas; I have OVER 200!!!! And I am not just seeing these as 200 ideas, but 200 golden opportunities! THANK YOU for coming up with the PiBoidMo Challenge. I can’t wait for next year!!! Meanwhile, I will continue to keep BOTH eyes open for “rolling grapes.” And BEST OF LUCK to all you PiBoidMoers in turning your little nuggets of gold into books to inspire children for generations to come! WOOOOO WHOOOOOO! WE DID IT!!!
December 4, 2015 at 10:58 pm
Nancy Tupper Ling
C’est Fini!
December 5, 2015 at 12:05 am
Annie Banannie
Yay, I’m done! I got done a day early because I had the date wrong. Bonus!
Thanks so much for coming up with this, Tara. Also, thanks to the guest bloggers. When I needed inspiration, that’s the first place I went.
I have at least 10 ideas out of the 30 that I want to explore further. Super motivating!
December 5, 2015 at 12:45 am
Michael Karg (@michaelkarg)
Michael Karg
December 5, 2015 at 12:48 am
Jean Isani
Jean Isani – Awesome! The odds were ever in our favor. Thanks!
December 5, 2015 at 1:54 am
Michelle Kogan Illustration, Painting & Writing
Tara, this was fantastic, difficult, and oh so rich with a bevy of resources on writing and illustrating. Thanks for all the wonderful blogs!!! I came out with 36 that are in my notebook, and a few here and there scattered in my house… Looking forward to tacking a few of the better ones. Many thanks, Michelle Kogan
December 5, 2015 at 3:07 am
Jessica Burnam
This was my first time at the PiBoIdMo rodeo, and now I just want to giddy-up and get started! “Yee-haw!” hollers Jessica Burnam.
December 5, 2015 at 8:28 am
Sarah Skolfield
I did it. Just barely. I have 30 ideas but not sure any of them are actually good ones. But Ieast I have them and that is a start. Sarah Skolfield
December 5, 2015 at 8:47 am
The World Is My Cuttlefish
Thank you once again,Tara. I have really enjoyed having the pre- and post-PiBoIdMo articles – I was keen to get in and reluctant to get out.
December 5, 2015 at 9:46 am
Jane Sutton
I did it…might actually have some good ideas! Thank you!
December 5, 2015 at 9:49 am
Jenna Woloshyn
I did it. Only 2 that I really like, but 5 others that have great potential. Thanks for the inspiration. Jenna Woloshyn
December 5, 2015 at 10:18 am
Michelle Heidenrich Barnes
A bit late, but I made it. Thanks for throwing such an awesome PB idea party each November, Tara, and also for your own fun and imaginative books! Michelle Heidenrich Barnes
December 5, 2015 at 10:36 am
Pam Miller
I do solemnly swear that I got 30 ideas in 30 days and commented in awe of the fabulous posts each day. Thank you so much, Tara Lazar, for a PiBoIdMo jolt to my brain.
December 5, 2015 at 10:41 am
Aimee Haburjak
First time. This was AMAZING! Thanks for the inspirational month.
30 ideas.
Aimee Haburjak
December 5, 2015 at 12:08 pm
Jennifer DuBose
Oops, I almost forgot to comment! 33 😀 Yay! I never failed to be inspired, Tara! Many thanks!
December 5, 2015 at 12:17 pm
Lisa Albert
Loved doing this! Juices were flowing!! Thank you! I succeeded!
December 5, 2015 at 12:26 pm
Lindsay Bonilla (@LindsayBonilla)
Lindsay Bonilla — I did it! Phew! 🙂 Thanks again Tara! 🙂
December 5, 2015 at 12:38 pm
Mary Zychowicz
Thank you Tara and all the bloggers! This is so much fun. I hate to see it end. I’m already looking forward to next year! I did it…30 ideas and the juices are flowing.
December 5, 2015 at 12:55 pm
ggolant
I did it! I have 30 ideas!
Thank you Tara for making it possible.
December 5, 2015 at 1:21 pm
ellenramsey
Some are funny, some are sad, some are silly, some are downright preposterous. Now for the challenge of turning them into stories. Thanks for a month of inspiration, Tara. Ellen L. Ramsey
December 5, 2015 at 1:55 pm
Maria J Cuesta
Maria J Cuesta
Thanks a lot for making this real one more year!! Thanks!!
December 5, 2015 at 2:08 pm
Tanya Finestone
I made it! So many fantastic posts this year, thank you Tara for putting it all together. -Tanya Finestone
December 5, 2015 at 3:12 pm
Danielle Heitmuller
Yay 30 ideas in 30 days! I feel like a champion (and I remembered to post a comment!) Thanks for doing this Tara, it’s wonderful! – Danielle Heitmuller
December 5, 2015 at 3:22 pm
Deb Lund
Yay! I did it. Again. And this time I hope to follow up on them in a more intentional manner! Thank you, Tara. So glad you’re in my life. xox
December 5, 2015 at 3:46 pm
Dana Atnip
I do so solemnly swear! Thank you, Tara! ^-^ Dana Atnip
December 5, 2015 at 5:16 pm
Anna Levin
What a great challenge! Thank you Tara!
Anna Levin
December 5, 2015 at 7:02 pm
Heather Linford
I did it. Barely. On a wing and a prayer. But there are 30 ideas, little seedlings, planted in my notebook.
Thank you Tara for all the work and planning that goes into this. You’re great!
Heather Linford
December 5, 2015 at 7:28 pm
Beverly R. Marsh
30 PiBoIds – I did it, my first year participating in this awesome challenge! Thanks for all your hard work and dedication.
Beverly R. Marsh
December 5, 2015 at 8:50 pm
Akire Bubar
Akire Bubar – I did it! I actually did it! I’m so excited! Thank you for this! 😀
December 5, 2015 at 9:19 pm
andrealoney2014
Yaaaaaaaaaaay! 30 days, 42 inspirational posts, and 40 new picture book ideas, all thanks to the one and only Tara Lazar! Thanks again! ~ Andrea J Loney
December 5, 2015 at 9:52 pm
Hélène Sabourin
I did it! Now begins the hardest part. Helene Sabourin thanks you for the challenge.
December 5, 2015 at 10:31 pm
Hilary Smith
Loved it! Thank you for all the inspiration!
Hilary Smith
December 5, 2015 at 10:37 pm
csnt57
I Adrienne Brown created 30+ ideas. This helped jump start my brain. Thanks.
December 5, 2015 at 10:46 pm
billiesgirl
Woo-hoo! I loved this, and now I am full of great ideas. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Carol Cole
December 5, 2015 at 11:29 pm
angiecal76
Thank you for an inspiring month of posts and inspiration, Tara!
Angie Calabrese
December 6, 2015 at 12:42 am
angelcat2014
I completed my 2nd year with more than 30 ideas. Yay! Thank you for hosting this inspirational and informative event each year.
Emily Keel
December 6, 2015 at 12:57 am
kimskai
My hardest year yet…. I didn’t think I would make it, but I did with thanks to all the inspiring posts filled with ideas to find ideas!! Thank you Tara and everyone who shared thoughts and insights. Kim Mounsey