Do you think you can meet the PiBoIdMo challenge and create 30 new picture book ideas in 30 days? Well then, sign-up for all the craziness!
Those who sign-up for Picture Book Idea Month will be eligible for prizes—and oh, are there prizes this year! Signed books, picture book critiques, original art by picture book illustrators, book jewelry, hand-made journals, vintage children’s books, and feedback from one of three literary agents. Plus more to come, including items from our PiBoIdMo Cafe Press shop, which will open on November 1. You’ll be able to get PiBoIdMo mugs, mouse pads, t-shirts and tote bags whose proceeds will support children’s book charities.
To sign-up this year, you must do three things:
1. Subscribe to this blog via email. (Handy-dandy button in the left column.) This way you won’t miss any of the amazing guest bloggers.
2. Leave your full name in the comments of this post. The form will ask for your email address. Please be sure to enter it so I can contact you if need be. (Your address won’t be published and I won’t use it for any other purpose.)
3. Display the official PiBoIdMo participant badge on your blog, website, or social network. (Right click to save to your computer.) Please include a link back to taralazar.wordpress.com so folks know where to join the challenge. And if you’re game, mention what a super job Bonnie Adamson did on the logos. (If you don’t have anywhere to display the banner, then skip this one.)
Optional:
4. Add a firefly Twibbon to your Twitter avatar.
5. Join the PiBoIdMo Facebook discussion group.
6. Repeat the pledge 10 times fast:
I do solemnly swear
that I will faithfully execute
the PiBoIdMo 30-ideas-in-30-days challenge,
and will, to the best of my ability,
parlay my ideas into
picture book manuscripts
throughout the year.
That’s it. You’re good to go! (Wish I were good to go. I’ve got a sick kid at home today!)
PiBoIdMo will kick-off with the first guest post on October 30 this year, so you’ll have two extra days to get in those 30 ideas! Sign-up will close on November 3rd, so you must be registered before then to qualify for prizes!
Just visit here daily for inspiration from the guest bloggers, then keep a notebook or computer file of your daily ideas. There’s no need to post your ideas online or send them to me. If you’d like, comment on the daily posts with a simple “Eureka!” Remember, your ideas are for your eyes only! At the end of the month, I’ll ask you to sign a pledge confirming you did create 30 ideas, and then I’ll pick prize winners from that bunch.
Thanks for joining! I hope you enjoy this year’s PiBoIdMo! As always, if you have any suggestions for this event, please contact me at tarawrites (at) yahoo (dot) you-know-the-rest.
And now I leave you with my favorite Roald Dahl quote from THE MINPINS. I believe it sums up my intent for PiBoIdMo quite nicely, like a good ol’ English chap would:
And above all,
watch with glittering eyes
the whole world around you
because the greatest secrets
are always hidden
in the most unlikely places.
Those who don’t believe in magic
will never find it.
583 comments
October 24, 2011 at 7:47 am
Stacy S. Jensen (@StacySJensen)
Thanks for doing this. I’m looking forward to a fun and idea filled month.
Stacy S. Jensen
November 1, 2011 at 10:43 am
smmorris
Just heard of this and love! the idea of 30 ideas!
This is my first time joining this group and I am excited to have found it.
Suzanne Morris
October 24, 2011 at 7:50 am
kristy@houseofprowse
Hey Tara
Maybe I’ll be the first PiBoIdMo post here – but I definitely won’t be the last.
Wish you all the success with it all!
October 24, 2011 at 7:53 am
Beth Ferry
Hi Tara,
So excited to be signing up for my first PiBoIdMo experience. Thanks for doing this great thing!!
Beth Ferry
October 24, 2011 at 7:53 am
Kimberly Babeu
Kimberly Babeu
October 24, 2011 at 7:56 am
Robyn Campbell
Whew. I repeated it ten times soooooo fast! I’m out of breath! 😉
Robyn Campbell, sittin’ on ready. *waves* Thanks for doing this.
October 24, 2011 at 8:00 am
Kenda Henthorn
I’m in!! Looking forward to another exciting PiBoIdMo!!! Best wishes to all our productive participants.
October 24, 2011 at 8:02 am
Lynne Marie
Hi, Tara — I’m so excited to be able to spend the month of November with you and so many of my other fabulous writing friends. Thanks for doing this — you’re the best! (((SMOOCH))) Lynne Marie (LynnePisano@aol.com)
October 24, 2011 at 8:08 am
Marsha Diane Arnolda
I’m game, Tara. But I am a bit skeptical, as part of my current problem is already having hundreds of pb ideas. My challenge is to complete the ideas into a perfect picture book. But this is a great way to look through all those ideas and dust them off again.
Let the fun…and the magic begin.
Marsha
http://www.marshadianearnold.com
http://www.storymagician.com
October 24, 2011 at 8:08 am
Diandra Mae
I am SO in! Every year I have done PiBoIdMo, it has given me so many wonderful opportunities! Look forward to a rockin’ month!
October 24, 2011 at 8:10 am
Wendy
I’m in Tara. Like you had any doubt. Snicker.
October 24, 2011 at 8:10 am
patricianesbitt
Thanks for organizing this event, Tara. It will be my first time. Hope I am up to the challenge.
October 24, 2011 at 8:10 am
Jessica Young
Wooo-hoooo – here we go! Get ready for all those idea light bulbs to start flashing! Thanks for doing this, Tara – looking forward to it.
Jessica Young
October 24, 2011 at 8:15 am
Cathy Mealey
Happy as a clam to be signing up for my very first PiBoIdMo!
And why do we think clams ARE happy anyway? That could be my first book idea sparked by PiBoIdMo…do October ideas count??
Cathy Mealey
October 24, 2011 at 8:19 am
Katie Cullinan
Katie Cullinan
Looking forward to my first PiBoIdMo!
October 24, 2011 at 8:22 am
Kelly Light
Kelly Light – first time. Please be gentle PiBoldMo.
October 24, 2011 at 8:23 am
Marcie Colleen
So excited to be a participant in PiBoIdMo 2011! Looking forward to all of the craziness!
Marcie Colleen
October 24, 2011 at 8:24 am
sabrina
Never done this before, but looking forward to the challenge 🙂 I’ll be watching my 3 year old closely for inspiration !!
October 24, 2011 at 8:27 am
Lara Bergen
Hi Tara – I’m excited to enter my first PiBoIdMo, too!
Thanks so much!
Lara Bergen
October 24, 2011 at 8:31 am
pascale mackey (@pascalemackey)
Got my shiny new notebook ready! Thanks for the push Tara 😉
October 24, 2011 at 8:35 am
Tammi Truax
Tammi J Truax
Thanks for organizing!
October 24, 2011 at 8:37 am
Kate Higgins
Can’t wait! I’m already full of ideas..
October 24, 2011 at 8:37 am
S A Putnam
Hi Tara! Count me in! This will be my first PiBoIdMo!
October 24, 2011 at 8:43 am
Erin Pearson
This is my first time. I’m very excited! Tara, thank you for organizing. -Erin Pearson
October 24, 2011 at 8:46 am
Cheryl Mansfield
Cheryl Mansfield
Count me in – looking forward to see how far my imagaination can stretch.
October 24, 2011 at 8:46 am
Moni Ritchie
First Timer here!
October 24, 2011 at 8:50 am
Lori Ann
You’ve made my Monday. Count me in!! Thanks Tara!
October 24, 2011 at 9:01 am
Lori Ann Lehman
(forgot to include my full name–Lori Ann Lehman)
October 24, 2011 at 8:54 am
Jennifer Noel Bower
totally ready for the challenge this year…I think! Jennifer Noel Bower…and GREAT JOB, Bonnie! I love the banner.
October 24, 2011 at 9:06 am
Pat Miller
Hurrah! The year long wait is almost over. Sign me up! Kudoes to you and Bonnie.
October 24, 2011 at 9:06 am
S A Putnam
Am not sure my email got through to you. Am trying it again just in case
October 24, 2011 at 9:07 am
Susanna Leonard Hill
Looking forward to another fun-filled productive PiBoIdMo experience! Thanks for organizing! And hope the sick child is feeling better!
Susanna Hill
October 31, 2011 at 9:07 am
JoAn Watson Martin
Eager to begin and hope my brain doesn’t leave me!
JoAn Watson Martin
October 24, 2011 at 9:08 am
Liz Rice
I’m in – you had me at Picture Book. . .
October 24, 2011 at 9:10 am
erin wainscott
erin wainscott
October 24, 2011 at 9:10 am
Susan Derks
Susan Derks, not sure if I signed up or not. Did try to, please let me know.
Thanks!
You’re here now! Thanks, Tara
October 24, 2011 at 9:18 am
Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Woohoo, I am SO in! Perfect timing, since I’m wrapping up my current picture book project.
October 24, 2011 at 9:25 am
Corey Schwartz
Hi, I’m in (of course!)
October 24, 2011 at 9:26 am
Melinda Salminen
Me too! Me too!
October 24, 2011 at 9:27 am
Caterina Malerba
Hi Tara,
Looking forward to it!
October 24, 2011 at 9:31 am
Marina Anisimova
I’m in!
October 24, 2011 at 9:34 am
Angela Padron
Thank you for organizing this.
October 24, 2011 at 9:34 am
Carolyn
Carolyn Rohrbaugh
October 24, 2011 at 9:34 am
the writ and the wrote
I’m in!
Brianna Soloski
briannasoloski at gmail dot com
October 24, 2011 at 9:36 am
Jennifer Estes
Yay! Another PiBoIdMo!!
October 24, 2011 at 9:38 am
Tammi Sauer
Yahoo! 🙂
October 24, 2011 at 9:38 am
Angela Padron
This is going to be great – thanks for organizing!
October 24, 2011 at 9:38 am
Joan Waites
Really looking forward to the challenge.Thanks so much for organizing this and hope your son/daughter is feeling better soon!
Joan Waites
October 24, 2011 at 9:42 am
claudine
Really looking forward to this, and to your helpful blogs! I did this unofficially last year, but hadn’t heard about this blog, so I’m pretty excited about this year’s efforts. Thanks!
Claudine Rogers
October 24, 2011 at 9:43 am
Nicole Zoltack
I had a blast last year, can’t wait for this years!
~Nicole Zoltack
October 24, 2011 at 9:45 am
Phyllis Harris
Thank you for the push that I needed. Looking forward to it! 🙂
October 24, 2011 at 9:52 am
Debbie Meyer
Last year, I kinda stalled at the end, so I’m pumped to finish this year. I’m super excited! Thanks so much for doing this. Debbie Meyer
October 24, 2011 at 9:52 am
Courtney Pippin-Mathur
I’m in and lucky enough to be a guest blogger! 😉 Hope your kiddo is doing better soon!
October 24, 2011 at 9:54 am
Laura
November already!
I have taken the pledge and look forward to the challenge!
: )
October 24, 2011 at 9:59 am
Tricia Lawrence
Excited to be a part, Tara!
October 24, 2011 at 9:59 am
Bonnie Adamson
I’m in–as if you could keep me away! 😀
October 24, 2011 at 10:01 am
Joanna
I’m in for the first time – very excited/nervous 🙂 Thanks for all the work in organizing it!
October 24, 2011 at 10:04 am
Priscilla Mizell
Hurray for PiBoIdMo 2011!
October 24, 2011 at 10:05 am
jude
SO ready!
October 24, 2011 at 10:07 am
Megan K. Bickel
I’m in! Had such a great experience last year, I’m very excited for this year! Thanks, Tara!!!
October 24, 2011 at 10:08 am
Julie Falatko
Me! Me! I’m gonna do it!
October 24, 2011 at 10:08 am
Darshana
Looking forward to it. This time I am determined to finish!
October 24, 2011 at 4:19 pm
Darshana
oops forgot to put my full name: Darshana Khiani
October 24, 2011 at 10:09 am
Kristin Gray
Let’s do this!
October 24, 2011 at 10:12 am
Bethany Telles
Here we go!! I’m in!!
Bethany Telles
October 24, 2011 at 10:18 am
Carole Lindstrom
Can’t wait!!!
Carole Lindstrom
October 24, 2011 at 10:20 am
carterhiggins
Yeehaw!
Carter Higgins
October 24, 2011 at 10:25 am
Linda Dillner
This is my first PiBoIdMo but it won’t be my last. Thanks for the motivation!
October 24, 2011 at 10:27 am
Stacy Gray
How exciting! Another fun thing to add to my long list of fun things to do!
October 24, 2011 at 10:27 am
Romelle Guittap
I’m excited for another month of PiBoIdMo! The ultimate challenge: It’s not if we can do it…it’s if we WILL do it! I’m IN!
October 24, 2011 at 10:34 am
delzey
back for more, and hopefully better, picture book ideas this year!
might i also suggest that in the coming days participants be encouraged to tweet TITLES of their ideas with a #PiBoIdMo tag? or maybe just a tagged tweet of any kind? it was fun last year seeing participants make comments in the twitterstream.
October 24, 2011 at 10:40 am
Janet AlJunaidi
Thank you for organizing again. Last year got 20 ideas. Bonnie’s logo captures the spirit and is cute to boot!
October 24, 2011 at 10:42 am
Meagan Munroe
Looking forward to my first PiBoIdMo!
October 24, 2011 at 10:50 am
Tracy Bermeo
I’m a total virgin in this space, but up for the challenge! With only 3 ideas in my head, this could get tricky! Thanks Tara for giving me the swift kick I needed to keep it all going. 🙂
Tracy Bermeo
October 24, 2011 at 10:52 am
Melissa Kelley
PIBOIDMO, AHOY! So very excited to let my inner kid lit author become my outer kid lit author for an entire month of pillage, plunder, and apparently piracy… pirate today, irate tomorrow. (Then Rate, Ate, Te, and my personal hero, silent E!) Thank you, Tara, for providing this amazing Community!
Melissa Kelley
October 24, 2011 at 10:55 am
Daniela Weil
Thanks for the challenge, I think this will help me jump start my initiation process into this new career!
Daniela Weil
October 24, 2011 at 11:01 am
Amy Dawn DeLuna
Sooo ready for my second year of PiBoIdMo!! Amy Dawn DeLuna
October 24, 2011 at 11:08 am
Olga Loya
Am excited about this PiBoldMo challenge!
October 24, 2011 at 11:09 am
Kari Allen (@Kari_D_Allen)
Looking forward to trying this! Thank you for setting this up.
October 24, 2011 at 11:12 am
Donna Black
I’m ready!
Donna Black
October 24, 2011 at 11:23 am
redheadedstepchild64
I’m in! My creative juices are marinating …
Lynn Alpert
October 24, 2011 at 11:44 am
Catherine Johnson
Me and Susanna are getting like twins, we even comment next to each other lol. Love that badge so clever of Bonnie. Uber excited for this. And I love the Minpins!!! Thanks so much Tara.
October 24, 2011 at 11:46 am
Annie Silvestro
So excited for this experience – thanks for your hard work in putting it all together! Annie Silvestro
October 24, 2011 at 11:50 am
Becky Nally
First timer!
Becky Nally
October 24, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Debbie L.
Hi! I just found out about this, and am very excited to get started. I’m a newly published author ready to move forward. Thank you for offering this!
Debbie Bermstein LaCroix
October 24, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Jodi Moore
I’m already feeling inspired…just by the others who are taking the leap! Group hug, all! Let’s DO THIS!!! 🙂
October 24, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Wendy Greenley
My first PiBoIdMo. So excited!
October 24, 2011 at 12:08 pm
Pat Haapaniemi
Looking forward to my first PiBoIdMo.
October 24, 2011 at 12:10 pm
louisa bauer
Looking forward to a fun filled month with everyone!
October 24, 2011 at 12:12 pm
Colleen Jensen
Hope I can juggle PiBoIdMo, school, and family life, because I’m gonna do it! Last year inspired so many great ideas and I know this year will be even better! Thanks for all your effort to inspire us. The logos are adorable. I will try my best to figure out a way to proudly display my badge, when I am social networking challenged.
Colleen
October 24, 2011 at 12:18 pm
Loni Edwards
All set here, with new sketchpad and pencil! Let’s get to work! 🙂 Good luck everyone!
October 24, 2011 at 12:23 pm
Julie Dillemuth
Up for the challenge! Thanks for organizing!
October 24, 2011 at 12:28 pm
Mary Z
This is just what I need to recharge my brain cells. Thanks for doing this, Tara! PS. Did any of your recent sales come out of last year’s inspirations?
October 24, 2011 at 12:35 pm
Gail Handler
I’m excited to try this! I plan to notify my PB writing buddies about signing up!
Gail Handler
October 24, 2011 at 12:39 pm
dkcavitt
Ready to join you all.
October 24, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Kim Pfennigwerth (@kpfenni)
Looking forward to a fun and productive November! Thank you Tara for stirring our imaginations! Bonnie Adamson love the firefly! @ taralazar.wordpress.com
October 24, 2011 at 12:53 pm
Ron Rauss
Ladies I am not intimidated…..well maybe a little. Looking forward to productive November.
Ron Rauss
October 24, 2011 at 12:57 pm
Kimberly Thompson Strickler
I had a blast participating in PiBoIdMo last year, so count me in. Thanks again, Tara!
October 24, 2011 at 1:01 pm
Casey G.
I’m of course in. Last year was a huge success for me. I look forward to what I come up with this year. Thanks for running this for us.
October 24, 2011 at 1:03 pm
Sharon K Mayhew
I’m in! 30 ideas in 30 days…Yay!
October 24, 2011 at 1:11 pm
lindsay weiss
Yipppeeeeee! I’m in!
October 24, 2011 at 1:11 pm
Sandi Hershenson
I am very excited to try this! I have been writing picture books for a long time, and never new of this. My wheels are turning!
October 24, 2011 at 1:15 pm
Rebecca Colby
This is my third year participating. I love PiBoIdMo! Thanks for organizing it, Tara, and sharing it with others!
Rebecca Colby
October 24, 2011 at 1:18 pm
Tamson
What a great idea! Why should novels get all the glory?
October 24, 2011 at 1:20 pm
saint brigid.
I believe!
October 24, 2011 at 1:30 pm
saint brigid.
hoping pseudonym will do and here is my e mail. ruthjohn_m@hotmail.com saint brigid
October 24, 2011 at 1:32 pm
Sarah P
Can’t wait for this! Count me in for the first time!
Sarah Perry
October 24, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Sandi Hershenson
Love this idea! Can’t wait to start! I tried to enter, but my comment didn’t appear. Did you get me on the list? How do we enter our ideas?
Sandi Hershenson
October 24, 2011 at 1:40 pm
Heather Jackson
Looking forward to this!
October 24, 2011 at 1:42 pm
Camlin
Looking forward to this. I can always use nudges : )
Camlin
October 24, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Val
Count me in!
Valarie Giogas
October 24, 2011 at 1:52 pm
katiemillsgiorgio
First time participant here…and I can’t wait for November 1st! Thanks for organizing!
October 24, 2011 at 2:19 pm
April FitzGerald
If I didn’t believe in serendipity, I do now 🙂
And, Bonnie, as a fellow designer … you did an excellent job! Keep up the great work 🙂
October 24, 2011 at 2:22 pm
thiskidreviewsbooks
This is going to be fun! I am going to learn a lot and I am going to try to do the idea a day thing! Thank you for asking me to blog about it 🙂
Erik W.
A.K.A. This Kid Reviews Books
October 24, 2011 at 2:26 pm
Kristi Valiant
Thanks, Tara, for organizing this.
October 24, 2011 at 2:40 pm
Laurie L Young
I had fun last year and got a couple of good manuscripts out of it! Love the logo!
October 26, 2011 at 9:58 pm
Laurie L Young
I think I will try a new technique for this year. I will write just a tagline or elevator pitch each day. Last year I think I labored over it too much, and this year I really want to see just what comes out of my subconscious.
October 24, 2011 at 2:47 pm
Louann Brown
Gearing up to “PiBoIdMo”! My writing group was kept busy last year helping me perfect the manuscripts that were generated from this intensive but very productive month. Thanks for getting something going for us PB folks.
October 24, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Abigail Levin
Olly Olly Oxen Freeeeeeeee
October 24, 2011 at 3:12 pm
Ingrid Sweeney Bookhamer
Looking forward to it! Thanks.
Ingrid Sweeney Bookhamer
October 24, 2011 at 3:23 pm
Elena Murphy
Thank you Tara. I can’t wait !
October 24, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Jenny Lee Sulpizio (@JennySulpizio)
I’m in too. Yay, yay, yay!!!
Jenny Lee Sulpizio
http://www.jennysulpizio.com
October 24, 2011 at 3:27 pm
Jenn DesAutels
Thank you so much for doing this. Wishing a healthy family for everyone this November. =)
October 24, 2011 at 3:33 pm
Dana Carey
Hi Tara! I’ve been looking forward to this for awhile now. I love PiBoIdMo! Thanks for everything and here’s to a great month a idea-making fun.
@danaFR
October 24, 2011 at 3:48 pm
laurasalas
Yay! I’ve been waiting for the sign-up. The pledge is kinda hard to say three times fast, but I gave it my best shot.
October 24, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Lori Grusin Degman
Thanks for hosting this again, Tara! I’m psyched and ready to write!!
October 24, 2011 at 3:50 pm
Sara Mena
Oh I have to join this! I’m looking forward to see how this goes and if I can be productive enough! Thanks for organizing this 🙂 And the timing was the best!
October 24, 2011 at 3:52 pm
Mindy Alyse Weiss
Thanks so much for running this fun challenge, Tara!
PiBoIdMo helped me come up with so many great ideas last year. So far, eight have been turned into manuscripts. I can’t wait to see all the new ideas that I’ll have by the end of November!
I love the logo–Bonnie did a fantastic job. 🙂
October 24, 2011 at 3:58 pm
kristinjohnson
Kristin Johnson
October 24, 2011 at 4:08 pm
Jennifer Kirkeby
Hi Tara!
Thank you for doing this! I’ve heard great things about it, and look forward to a creative and productive Nov. with all of you!
Best,
Jennifer Kirkeby
October 24, 2011 at 4:24 pm
Lorraine
I’ve never done anything like this before- gulp- but so looking forward to the commitment!
October 24, 2011 at 4:24 pm
Meghan Morton
I am so excited! Thanks so much!
Meghan Morton
October 24, 2011 at 5:03 pm
elizabethannewrites
Oh wow, this sounds so cool! How can I resist? I’m looking forward to seeing what my imagination can come up with!
Elizabethanne Stilborn
October 24, 2011 at 5:05 pm
Olga Loya
I forgot to leave my name in the comments. Olga Loya
October 24, 2011 at 5:05 pm
Amber
Amber Alvarez checked in and amped!
October 24, 2011 at 5:08 pm
Lori Taylor
Can’t wait to get started. My creative think engines are racing!
October 24, 2011 at 5:10 pm
beckylevine
I’m in. Can’t wait! Thanks for running this again, Tara.
October 24, 2011 at 6:21 pm
Marcie Atkins
I’m in!
Marcie Atkins
October 24, 2011 at 6:28 pm
Catriona Carver
Ready to leap !
October 24, 2011 at 6:45 pm
Betsy Devany
I am in for the first time ever!! Ideas are already forming! Thanks so much, Tara!!
October 24, 2011 at 6:53 pm
Rachel Smoka-Richardson
This will be exciting!
Rachel Smoka-Richardson
October 24, 2011 at 7:05 pm
Gary Masskin (@GaryMasskin)
Gary Masskin reporting his imagination for duty
October 24, 2011 at 7:14 pm
Yvonne Saw
Looking forward to joining in, for the first time.
October 24, 2011 at 7:16 pm
Patricia Tilton
Great creative idea. Keeping the fun alive.
October 24, 2011 at 7:18 pm
Barbara LuCore
I have don NaNoWriMo before. This sounds like fun, I want to join.
My name is Barbara LuCore, my WordPress name is thebig60.
October 24, 2011 at 7:44 pm
Penny Morrison
I’m trying not to have any ideas this week, in case I have them all now and run out.
October 24, 2011 at 7:45 pm
angelapenadahle
Yea! So glad it is time! I’m ready to get my ideas down!
–Angela Dahle (Angela Peña Dahle)
October 24, 2011 at 7:46 pm
Lynsey Erin
Looking forward to my first PiBoIdMo, thanks!!
October 24, 2011 at 7:48 pm
Tricia Fressola Idrobo
I’m in, Tara. Looking forward to this month’s posts.
October 24, 2011 at 7:53 pm
Beth Gallagher
Can’t wait for the great inspiration that comes from forced focus! 🙂
October 24, 2011 at 7:55 pm
Gina Perry
I’ve got my twibbon on, my pencil handy, and I’m ready to go!
October 24, 2011 at 7:55 pm
Tina Zubak
I do solemnly swear to try to come up with 30 picture book ideas in 30 days and to execute some of them.
October 24, 2011 at 8:11 pm
Marc Ostlie-Olson
I’m in.
October 24, 2011 at 8:23 pm
Julie
Wow! 143 comments already. I add myself to this elite list. Can’t wait! Will now put the badge on my blog.
October 24, 2011 at 8:28 pm
Julie
Sorry – that’s Julie Hedlund jhedlund33 (at) yahoo (dot) com
Badge now on site.
October 24, 2011 at 8:42 pm
Lynda Shoup
This is always a highlight of the year! Looking forward to PiBoIMo 2011. Thank you for all the work you do to organize it.
October 24, 2011 at 9:02 pm
Laura Sassi
Hi Tara,
I’m so excited to be taking the Picture Book Idea challenge next month. Thanks for organizing this event. Though I didn’t succeed last year, four of the 13 picture book ideas I generated last November, I subsequently crafted into picture book manuscripts. One is now being subbed by my agent. This is a great opportunity to tap into our creative wells and see how many times we can fill the bucket.
Laura
October 24, 2011 at 9:03 pm
Tracey M. Cox
Tracey M. Cox
Looking forward to this year!
*\O/* YAY *\O/*
October 24, 2011 at 9:17 pm
Stephanie Shaw
Tara, you are so sweetsome for doing this again. Thanks so much! Here we go!
PS: I put the terrific badge (woo woo Bonnie Adamson) on my Facebook. Now all my froends and family can cheer us all on.
October 24, 2011 at 9:22 pm
Beth MacKinney
Totally sign me up! It will be a month of literary abandon between Nanowrimo and PiBoIdMo.
: )
October 24, 2011 at 9:23 pm
Margaret Greanias
Excited to start generating those ideas! What a great idea.
October 24, 2011 at 9:30 pm
Jedda Bradley
Wonderful idea thank you for organising. i’m so excited to be doing it.
October 24, 2011 at 9:31 pm
Peter McCleery
I don’t see a lot of men’s names here, so maybe I should step up for the boys.
October 24, 2011 at 9:33 pm
Patrick Guindon
Can’t wait to squeeze out some ideas (30 ideas!) now that Progress Reports are wrapping up! YAYAYAYAYA!!!!
October 24, 2011 at 9:38 pm
Alison Ashley Formento
YES! Thank you, Tara!!!
October 24, 2011 at 9:46 pm
Lynne Lepley
I’m ready to take on the challenge. It sounds like loads of fun!
October 24, 2011 at 9:52 pm
Meagan Healy
Hi, my goodness, there are a lot of folks! Well, my name is Meagan Healy and I’d like to join.
October 24, 2011 at 10:03 pm
Katy M. Jensen
Can’t wait!
-Katy M. Jensen
October 24, 2011 at 10:12 pm
Kelly
Thank you! Wonderful idea!
October 24, 2011 at 10:24 pm
Suzie
Looking forward to the challenge! -Suzie
October 24, 2011 at 10:28 pm
Books for Little Hands
I can’t wait to get started!
October 24, 2011 at 10:48 pm
Kathy Ellen Davis
First timer…I saw this last year in December and have been waiting ever since! That doesn’t mean I haven’t come up with ideas though…sometimes too many! Excited for this challenge!
My name is Kathy Ellen (entire first name!) Davis
October 24, 2011 at 11:35 pm
Tim McCanna
Happy to be participating in my first #PiBoIdMo. Cheers.
October 24, 2011 at 11:41 pm
Lynn
PiBoIdMo was great fun last year. This year I’m not sure if I can keep up because of other things going on in life, but I am going to try.
October 24, 2011 at 11:43 pm
Lynn
Sorry, I will post again since it didn’t show my full name of Lynn A. Davidson. 🙂
October 25, 2011 at 12:13 am
Jason Pruett
Sounds great. I’d better get thinking.
October 25, 2011 at 12:31 am
Janet O'Neil
So excited to participate in my first PiBoIdMo!!! Thanks for providing the opportunity!
October 25, 2011 at 12:54 am
Christine Alemshah
Looking forward to participating!!
Christine Marie Alemshah =)
October 25, 2011 at 1:16 am
tinamcho
This is my first time! I need to stock up on pb ideas!
Thanks so much for organizing this.
October 25, 2011 at 1:45 am
Kylie Fornasier
So looking forward to this! Thanks for organising!
October 25, 2011 at 4:18 am
Mihiri Udabage
Yes I Can!
October 25, 2011 at 4:19 am
Ramona
Hi Tara, sorry for the dumb question but do we need to send you our idea each day for the 30 days? As I’d like to join in but don’t understand the rules.
Nope, your ideas are for your eyes only! There’s no need to send them to me or post them anywhere. Just keep your own notebook or computer file. ~Tara
October 25, 2011 at 4:45 am
Beth E Lee
Having just moved to Ireland from Australia, I’m looking forward to keeping up with all the creativity that is happening down there – will spread the word up here! Cheers – Beth E Lee
October 25, 2011 at 4:45 am
Penny Morrison
Hi Tara,
At the end of the month, after we’ve written down our 30 ideas, what do we do with them, apart from writing our stories? Will we send them in to you? or those literary agents?
I’m just trying to understand how it works. Most of my critique group are signing up, so it will be fun.
October 25, 2011 at 4:56 am
Ramona Davey
Sign me up please :}
October 25, 2011 at 4:59 am
Kim Pfennigwerth
So looking forward to this.
October 25, 2011 at 5:46 am
Nino
Hi Tara,
I already have 30 ideas, so I look forward to the challenge of coming up with 30 more.
Nino (this IS my full pen name) 🙂
October 25, 2011 at 5:51 am
Mona Pease
Can’t wait!! I think I’m signed up, but I’m so twitter illiter-ate but guess I’m in…see a few of my “friends” are on board too….Hi there!!!!
Mona
October 25, 2011 at 6:12 am
Sally Northrop
I am biting the bullet and will give it a try.
October 25, 2011 at 6:12 am
Tia C. M. Svardahl
Can’t wait! Thank you for creating this event, Tara!
Tia C.M Svardahl
October 25, 2011 at 6:19 am
Jacqueline Tourville
Thanks for organizing this–I’m in! Looking forward to seeing what unfolds…
October 25, 2011 at 6:33 am
patientdreamer
Okay count me in….. I hope I can keep up. It will be interesting.
October 31, 2011 at 2:35 am
patientdreamer
Oops meant to add my real name is Diane Tulloch. Sorry this is my first time here, I’m a little nervous but looking forward to what ideas I can come up with…
October 25, 2011 at 6:41 am
Ipaktchi
An idea a day. I think I can. I think I can…
October 25, 2011 at 6:58 am
Jennifer Swanson
Tara,
Please count me in this year. It was such fun the last time I did it. This is a great thing you are doing. Write on!
October 25, 2011 at 7:17 am
Ellice Gerson
Looking forward to the magic of the 30 book idea! As a “Newbie” to all of this, I am not quite sure how it will work? Please advise.
Ellice Gerson
Ellice, just visit here every day for new inspiration from the guest bloggers. Then jot down an idea in a notebook, on your computer or wherever! That’s really all there is to it! Above all, have fun! –Tara
October 25, 2011 at 7:21 am
Terri DeGezelle
My hands are getting sweaty just thinking about starting. terri
October 25, 2011 at 7:56 am
Laura Boffa
This is just what I needed right now… thank you!
-Laura Boffa
October 25, 2011 at 8:06 am
Vicky Jean-Louis
Bring it on!!!! Can’t wait to get my mind into this!
October 25, 2011 at 8:15 am
Renee LaTulippe
Renee LaTulippe
This couldn’t come at a better time. I have butterflies…thanks for organizing this and giving writers a great push.
October 25, 2011 at 8:20 am
Dawn
Let’s go!
Dawn Mitchell
October 25, 2011 at 8:27 am
diane kress hower
Thank you for doing this for all of us!
Diane Kress Hower
October 25, 2011 at 8:31 am
Kelly Andrews (@kellyandrewsPA)
I love this idea! I’m in.
Kelly Andrews
October 25, 2011 at 8:57 am
Donna Farrell
First year trying this out, looking forward to sparking some new creativity!!
October 25, 2011 at 9:19 am
Kerry Aradhya
Hi, Tara. I’ve heard about this for a few years and am finally going to give it a try. I’m really excited!!
October 25, 2011 at 9:23 am
Ingvard the Terrible (@lordingvard)
Count me in. I started last year but sort of pooped out half way through. Going for the gold this time.
Sean Ashby, aka “Ingvard the Terrible”
October 25, 2011 at 9:31 am
aneducationinbooks
I’m going to try it this year. Thanks!
October 25, 2011 at 9:45 am
kat yeh
Stocking up on coffee and doubling up on PiBoIdMo and NaNoWriMo 😉 Bring. It. On. 😉 Tara, you’re the best xo!
October 25, 2011 at 9:54 am
Linda Lodding
My creative engine is revving and I’m looking forward to beig a part of this with everyone! Good luck, gang! And here’s to all the creative ideas about to be born in November.
October 25, 2011 at 10:19 am
Mary Meinking Chambers
I can’t wait for the creative juices to flow again, for my second year of PiBoIdMo! You have the best guest bloggers who help us brainstorm new picture book ideas. Thank you!
October 25, 2011 at 10:33 am
Michelle Krasny
This looks so fun! I’m glad I heard about it in time. Thanks for coming up with this inspiring idea.
October 25, 2011 at 10:39 am
Lori Mortensen
Let’s do it!
October 25, 2011 at 10:42 am
M. G. King
Getting my ducks in a row for a month of unfettered creativity! Thanks for hosting this event Tara!
October 25, 2011 at 10:52 am
karen
I love this idea–can’t wait to start!
karen roberts
October 25, 2011 at 11:08 am
Bonita Herold
Looking forward to the challenge!
October 25, 2011 at 11:24 am
Laurie Thompson
Yay! This should be fun. Thanks, Tara!
October 25, 2011 at 11:59 am
DianaM
Thanks, Tara! Looking forward to another inspiring month of PiBoIdMo!
-Diana Murray
October 25, 2011 at 12:01 pm
DianaM
Oh, and FANTASTIC job on the logo, Bonnie!
October 25, 2011 at 12:11 pm
janelle mikulas
So excited! Thanks!!
Janelle Mikulas
October 25, 2011 at 12:13 pm
Véronique Robigou
Looking forward to the madness of PiBoIdMo 2011! – Véro
October 25, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Angela De Groot
Yippee! I’m thrilled that you are hosting this again. I’m looking forward to playing with picture book ideas.
Angela De Groot
October 25, 2011 at 12:53 pm
Carole
Sounds amazing and inspiring, looking forward to being able to tap into my creativity!
October 25, 2011 at 12:57 pm
Spectrum Mom
Spectrum Mom Wonderful idea. I don’t know if I personally will
pseudonym do this, but I’m going to post and link on my blog.
I write about books for kids with autism.
October 25, 2011 at 1:05 pm
Kristen Henmueller
Just the inspiration I need!
Kristen Henmueller
October 25, 2011 at 1:09 pm
Todd Higgins
I’m in
October 25, 2011 at 1:34 pm
Karien Naude
Karien Naude
October 25, 2011 at 1:41 pm
Christina Peressini
I’m in Tara! And don’t forget I’m happy to donate cards again this year for prizes.
October 25, 2011 at 1:42 pm
Christina Peressini
I’m in! And I’m happy to donate cards too!
October 25, 2011 at 2:06 pm
brittneycm
Last year was wonderful – looking forward to another one!
October 25, 2011 at 3:50 pm
Rob Sanders
I can’t wait for the ideas to start flowing!
October 25, 2011 at 5:34 pm
Ruth Spiro
Hi, Tara! I’m joining the PB party!
Ruth Spiro
October 25, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Sue Heavenrich
I had so much fun last year that I’m back to do it again! Got a spiffy new notebook and I’m sharpening my pencils…
October 25, 2011 at 5:42 pm
Sherry Dargert
Bring on the magic!
October 25, 2011 at 6:34 pm
katfrog
Hello, Tara!
I am doing NaNoWriMo this year, but I also will participate in PiBoIdMo. I love creating picture books, though I haven’t done so lately since my kids outgrew them. But I pledge to follow through, come up with 30 ideas, and I will try to create as many as possible.
Kathryn Patterson
katp@wegrok.net
October 25, 2011 at 6:36 pm
Karen (miscmum)
Count me in, please!
October 25, 2011 at 7:01 pm
Tammy Houtz
I’ll give it a go!
October 25, 2011 at 7:27 pm
Alicia Klepeis
Alicia Klepeis
Looking forward to generating some new ideas!
October 25, 2011 at 7:54 pm
Emma Hryniewicz (@ehryniewicz)
Another newbie looking forward to trying her hand at this.
Emma Leigh Hryniewicz
October 25, 2011 at 7:58 pm
Tracy Warren (@socialTracyW)
Can’t wait to start.
October 25, 2011 at 8:11 pm
Barbara LuCore
Wow! This group has really grown! This will be interesting!
October 25, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Kerri Kokias
Fun!
October 25, 2011 at 9:31 pm
Jeremy Eyman
Whoohoo! I cannot wait to start!
October 25, 2011 at 9:37 pm
Marcy Pusey
Woohoo! I’m IN! 🙂
-Marcy Pusey 🙂
October 25, 2011 at 10:52 pm
Alyssa Wei
I’m in, second year in a row. Time to rev it up a notch for myself – I’m going to try to have a sketch for each day, too! Thanks in advance for a fun, challenging month.
October 26, 2011 at 12:35 am
Dianne De Las Casas
I’m in and looking forward to being a guest blogger!
October 26, 2011 at 1:16 am
Michelle DennisEvans (@MichelleDEvans)
Yip Yip Yay … so excited to be joining in again
October 26, 2011 at 4:35 am
Lisa Buscemi-Reiss
I love it! I’m up for the challenge! 🙂
Lisa A. Reiss
October 26, 2011 at 4:58 am
Juliet Clare Bell
Thanks again. This is my third PiBoIdMo year and they’ve been great. One of my ideas from last year is under consideration with a publisher at the moment.
Best wishes, Juliet Clare Bell
October 26, 2011 at 8:02 am
Tamara Smith
Okay, Tara, I’m gonna do it! Or at least attempt to do it! Whoooo hooooo!
xxoo
Tam
October 26, 2011 at 8:22 am
Susan Nicholas
This will be my first time to try this. Can’t wait to get started!
October 26, 2011 at 8:46 am
Stephenie Hovland
Last year was fun, and this year will be a challenge. I hope you can help me shake some good ideas out!
Stephenie Hovland
stephhov@hotmail.com
October 26, 2011 at 8:55 am
Ashley Barth
Yayyy! Can’t wait to get started!
Ashley Barth
October 26, 2011 at 9:00 am
Penny Klostermann
This is my first PiBoIdMo and I’m smiling :0)
October 26, 2011 at 9:28 am
Donna J. Shepherd
What a wonderful challenge! I need something to stir up the gray matter. Sounds like fun.
October 26, 2011 at 10:25 am
Madeleine Kuderick
Looking forward to it!
October 26, 2011 at 11:04 am
Nessa Morris
Can’t wait to get started!
October 26, 2011 at 11:20 am
Joan Y. Edwards
Dear Tara.
I’m participating in PiBoIdMo 2011. Thanks for inspiring us. I put a Twibbon on Twitter. I posted the participation badge and Linda M. Andersen’s name and mine on my Joan Y. Edwards, Author Facebook page. I also posted a participation badge for Linda M. Andersen and me on my Never Give Up WordPress Blog: http://www.joanyedwards.wordpress.com/ Good luck to everyone. Do something fun to celebrate you today.
Joan Y. Edwards
October 26, 2011 at 11:31 am
Vivian Wexler
Very exciting and am psyched to be involved! Let’s get those ideas flowing…
October 26, 2011 at 11:43 am
Andi Butler
What a fabulous way to get us to get all those ideas on paper!! Best of luck to everyone and I’m looking forward to participating! I signed up via the reader and I’ll be here every. single. day. : )
a : )
October 26, 2011 at 12:10 pm
Deb Marshall
This is soooo great! Thanks and looking forward to all the writing happening in November and all the inspiration to keep us going!
October 26, 2011 at 1:16 pm
Franziska Green
It was a great experience last year! Thanks for doing this!
PS I get this error message when I try to sign up for the RSS feed: This XML file does not appear to have any style information associated with it. The document tree is shown below.
I’ll try it again later, but just thought you should know!
October 26, 2011 at 1:17 pm
Becky Lees
I thought I was already signed up, but is this the “official” sign up place? I’m a bit confused.
October 26, 2011 at 1:30 pm
christinaforshay
Looking forward to it! Let’s see if I can pull this off!
October 26, 2011 at 1:43 pm
Jan Peck
Fantastic!!!
October 26, 2011 at 1:56 pm
sillylibrarian
Holy cow! This is a lot of people! Well, now I am even MORE excited to take on this challenge!!! GO US! –Jennifer Kaap
October 26, 2011 at 2:05 pm
Teresa V
Looking forward to a creative month. Thank you.
October 26, 2011 at 2:14 pm
ImAllMadHere
My DH has been telling me to work on turning some of the ideas into something more and of course I don’t listen to him, but this seems to be the motivation I could use/need 🙂 Hoping for some great ideas and spots of brilliance!
Ashley Barrineau
October 26, 2011 at 3:10 pm
Kirk Livingston
I’m ready to fulfill this obligation, and am in anticipation of spilling some perspiration while deep in contemplation of each picture book inspiration.
Let’s go!
– Kirk Livingston
October 26, 2011 at 3:44 pm
cravevsworld
Wherever there is imagination, I’ll be there! Thanks for the opportunity and looking forward to another year of goofilicious ideas.
Cheers,
Crave Cravak
http://www.cravewriting.com
October 26, 2011 at 3:48 pm
Darlene Ivy
Thanks for organizing this and giving us all an opportunity to stretch!
October 26, 2011 at 5:04 pm
Sally Phillips
This is a wonderful idea and I’m looking forward to the challenge–and a chance at some great prizes! Thanks for offering this opportunity to stretch and grow our writing “muscle”.
Sally Phillips
sallymp72@hotmail.com
October 26, 2011 at 5:18 pm
Deborah McLaughlin
Can’t wait to get started…. Thank you ….
October 26, 2011 at 5:31 pm
davidrdavis
I GROK this…
October 26, 2011 at 5:38 pm
Sandy Palmer
Thanks Tara, for providing this opportunity for us. I look forward to this challenge, and reading the daily encouragement from your guest bloggers.
October 26, 2011 at 5:43 pm
Jodelle Brohard
Thanks for doing this. It sounds like it will be great fun and very useful to me.
October 26, 2011 at 6:17 pm
Sarah C. Pilon
I’ve only heard great things about PiBoIdMo! I’m in! 🙂
October 26, 2011 at 6:27 pm
Patricia J. Murphy
Hey, Tara…Wait I just got an idea:) I’m soooo in! Thanks for hosting this again + thanks to Bonnie de Adamson for her a-m-a-z-i-n-g logo. Can’t wait to wear it:) PS I hope you + yours are feeling tip top soon, Tara! xx oo
October 26, 2011 at 7:08 pm
susan savory
I am SO excited by this challenge! It always helps when there is an external deadline. Can’t wait to get started!
October 26, 2011 at 7:30 pm
Kathy May
Thanks for setting this up. Looking forward to the daily inspiration.
Kathy May
October 26, 2011 at 7:45 pm
Carrie Finison
Thank you so much for organizing this. I lurked last year, but this year I’m in ALL THE WAY. woo hoo!!
October 26, 2011 at 8:31 pm
Lisa Schnell
This works perfectly with what I was already planning to do. Thanks for the extra bit of organization and incentive!
October 26, 2011 at 8:37 pm
Jen Zolot
Thanks, Tara! What a great idea.
October 26, 2011 at 8:43 pm
greg matusic
You had me at “craziness”…
October 26, 2011 at 8:44 pm
Tanya Finestone
Love the logo, I’m inspired already!
October 26, 2011 at 11:41 pm
Eliza Wheeler
Very excited to join this wonderful crowd, and get some great ideas down on paper! ~Eliza Wheeler http://www.wheelerstudio.com
October 26, 2011 at 11:42 pm
Lori Alexander
Looking forward to it!
October 27, 2011 at 3:19 am
Libby Williams
Looking forward to taking part.
October 27, 2011 at 5:55 am
Estelle Pizer (@estellepizer)
Estelle Pizer THANKS for organizing this, perfect timing
October 27, 2011 at 7:51 am
Kirsten Carlson
Excited and happy you’ve got this going! I did NaNoWriMo last year and had a great time.
October 27, 2011 at 8:06 am
Kellie DuBay Gillis
In! Hope the ideas start flashing and dancing, like those fireflies. (Great logo!) Thanks, Tara!
October 27, 2011 at 9:12 am
Roberta Codemo
I’m new to this. It sounds like a lot of fun. I want to thank Laurie Purdue Sales for posting this on FB. I can’t wait to get started.
Roberta Codemo
October 27, 2011 at 9:16 am
Cathy C. Hall
I’m jumping in this year! I mean, it’s picture book IDEAS. I can do that. I think. 😉
October 27, 2011 at 9:39 am
Irene Branch
Irene Branch
October 27, 2011 at 9:45 am
Lindsey
What a cool idea! I’m in- I can’t wait. Just what I have been looking for. YAY
October 27, 2011 at 9:48 am
Sarah Dillard
Definitely looking forward to it!
October 27, 2011 at 10:10 am
Hope Anita Smith
I’ve got my writing cap on and i am ready!
October 27, 2011 at 1:16 pm
Amy Kraft
This is exactly the jump start I need. Thanks!
October 27, 2011 at 1:20 pm
Jodi Sousek
I am really excited to build on my writing idea list! I can’t wait to read all of the fun stuff on this blog this month! Happy writing to all!
October 27, 2011 at 1:45 pm
Jen Kelley
I definitely need the motivation!
October 27, 2011 at 2:04 pm
Whitney Gardner (@HeyWhitney)
Whitney Gardner can’t wait to participate!
whitneysayshello@gmail.com
October 27, 2011 at 2:36 pm
Sarah Kilfoil
I’m looking forward to the challenge. Thanks for pushing me to write every day.
October 27, 2011 at 2:38 pm
Sheri Larsen
I LOVED this last year!!! But wait…I’m catching my breath. Repeating 10x is tough. lol Thanks for creating this. 🙂
October 27, 2011 at 4:28 pm
Scott Livingston
Going for it! Thanks!
October 27, 2011 at 4:43 pm
Tiffany Hayes (@tifhayes)
Super excited!
October 27, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Victoria Warneck
Thanks for the inspiration, Tara!
Victoria Warneck
October 27, 2011 at 4:46 pm
Nancy Furstinger
I hope to sell all 30 book titles!
October 27, 2011 at 4:50 pm
Lynn Almer
This sounds like fun and I am so ready for that.
October 27, 2011 at 5:19 pm
debmayhew
I did the picture book marathon earlier this year and really enjoyed the creative catalyst. I’m looking forward to starting this!
Debra Mayhew
October 27, 2011 at 5:24 pm
Pam Zollman
Tara, I had so much fun doing this last year, that I had to sign up again this year! Thanks for doing this. Sometimes events like this are the exact things we need to act like a kick in the pants (pants that are best glued to the seat of our chairs in front of our computers so we can write, write, write). I’m already signed up for your newsletter — do I need to sign up again? I’ve added my little firefly to light my way; tweeted about the event, put up a notice on my facebook page, and plan to mention it on my blogs and website. So,now I can concentrate on writing! Crazy me is also going to try to do Nano as well. I might not finish Nano, but I know I’ll finish 30 picture books in a month. I know I will. I know I will. I know I will.
Pam Zollman
pam.zollman@gmail.com
pam@anauthorworld.com
http://www.pamzollman.com
http://www.anauthorworld.com
Pam, if you’re already subscribed to my blog, you don’t need to do it again! You’re all set! Thanks for joining again this year! ~ Tara
October 27, 2011 at 6:03 pm
Jo Thompson (@jothompsonillos)
My glittering eyes are open and searching for magic. Let the craziness begin!
Jo Thompson
October 27, 2011 at 6:26 pm
Jennifer Rumberger
Sounds like a great challenge!
Jennifer Rumberger
October 27, 2011 at 7:12 pm
Cynthia Platt
Looking forward to it!
October 27, 2011 at 9:39 pm
ljamstutz
I’m in! Can’t wait!
October 27, 2011 at 9:53 pm
Debra Elliott
This is my first year, so I am looking forward to the challenge,
October 28, 2011 at 6:23 am
Donna Martin
At first I thought I read that this is a challenge to WRITE 30 picture books in 30 days and I thought HOW could anyone do that? Lol…then I realized it was 30 picture books IDEAS in 30 days! THAT I can do! Thanks for the opportunity to get the creative juices flowing…come on November!!!
Donna Martin
October 28, 2011 at 8:04 am
Kathleen Cornell Berman
I am really excited! My brain needs this! Thanks so much for offering this
wonderful challenge.
Kathy C. Berman
October 28, 2011 at 8:22 am
tanyakonerman
Sounds great!
Tanya Konerman
October 28, 2011 at 8:26 am
Terry Golson
I’m in! I’ve got a sick kid at home, too, but I’ll try not to start with sick kid at home stories!
October 28, 2011 at 8:34 am
Jennifer Thermes
Okay, I’m in! 🙂
October 28, 2011 at 8:42 am
Carrie Clickard
Here’s to thirty days of brain bubbling creativity.
October 28, 2011 at 9:45 am
Cindy Cornwall
First-timer here. I’m more of an illustrator than a writer, but there’s a few nuggets rolling around in my head and I will try to extract them in November, hopefully with little pain involved!
Let the craziness begin 🙂
October 28, 2011 at 9:57 am
bonniecrow
No time like the present. Set that goal and let’s go for it.
October 28, 2011 at 10:10 am
ddhearn
I wasn’t sure that I would participate in PiBoIdMo again this year, but my friends at #kidlitart convinced me. I’m glad to be here once more.
October 28, 2011 at 10:49 am
Shelli Cornleison
Looking forward to it! You rock, Tara!
October 28, 2011 at 12:56 pm
Amanda
I’m in!
Amanda Jaros
October 28, 2011 at 1:06 pm
Brian Yanish
Let the ideas begin. Great way to spur on some new creativity! Thanks Tara.
October 28, 2011 at 1:24 pm
Andrea Winchester
I’m in!
Thanks for hosting a great campaign to rally our creative sparks!
October 28, 2011 at 3:07 pm
ruth
Yay! I am SO in!
Ruth Blohm-Hunter
October 28, 2011 at 3:37 pm
Chynna
What a cool idea! I’d never heard of this before. I have 2 picture books (one published, one trying to be) and I LOVE doing them. I’ll join y’all!
Chynna Laird
October 28, 2011 at 3:40 pm
Aimee Reid
A. E. Reid
October 28, 2011 at 3:47 pm
Stephen Berry
Stephen Berry
Looking forward to the brain tease! Trying toget my whole crit group to try it. 🙂
October 28, 2011 at 4:18 pm
howey mcauley
Hello,hello? Am I commenting? I am soo bad at computers. No blog yet but I will add that awesome Twibbon to my Twitter avi as soon as Halloween is over.Thanks!
October 28, 2011 at 4:43 pm
Sheri Dillard
I’m in, too! Thanks for doing this again, Tara! (And Bonnie, love the logo!) 🙂
Sheri Dillard
October 28, 2011 at 4:57 pm
Kim Mounsey
I’m very excited for what is going to be a very productive month. Thanks Tara
Kim Mounsey
October 28, 2011 at 6:39 pm
Ellen L. Ramsey
Looking forward to it! Hoping for lots of stunning, original, exciting ideas!
October 28, 2011 at 7:10 pm
Nadia Roldan
Sounds fun and extremely helpful!
October 28, 2011 at 8:36 pm
helen jameson
What fun! Eager to begin!
October 28, 2011 at 10:52 pm
Dorina Lazo Gilmore
Hi Tara! So excited to participate again! I think I’m probably crazy to sign up since I’m having a baby in November but I couldn’t resist the opportunity to brainstorm with other Kidlit friends. You all inspire me!
Wow, you are TRULY CREATING in November! LOL! Best wishes. My youngest was born in November. Great time of year for a baby! ~ Tara
October 28, 2011 at 11:02 pm
Suzanne Cerreta
very exciting!
Thanks for making this happen!
Suzanne Cerreta
October 29, 2011 at 2:24 am
Saba
This sounds fun!! Now is it coming up with the ideas/storyline or the actual picture book MS?
October 29, 2011 at 4:16 am
susan abrahams
Sounds like a blast! Can’t wait to start brainstorming
Susan Abrahams
October 29, 2011 at 4:23 am
Linda Andersen
Tara,
I’m in thanks to you and Joan Edwards who put up logos, badges, and shouts out just so I could participate. What a great friend! What a great contest! Thanks to both of you.
LInda Andersen
October 29, 2011 at 8:55 am
julesmae
Hey Tara, I’d like to participate 🙂 Looks like fun!
October 29, 2011 at 9:33 am
Bridget Heos
Bridget Heos–excited to participate this year!
October 29, 2011 at 9:49 am
shuttaCrum
Shutta Crum (YAY for pic. books!)
October 29, 2011 at 10:28 am
Audrey Vernick
Wasn’t planning to do this (30?!) but had a last minute change of heart–Audrey Vernick’s excited to climb on board!
October 29, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Jarm Del Boccio
Just the motivation I needed…thanks for sharing this challenge with us!
October 29, 2011 at 12:57 pm
kristenremenar
Kristen Remenar is (gulp!) officially in!
October 29, 2011 at 1:06 pm
Ruth McNally Barshaw
I’m in! ❤ I figure 30 ideas might turn into 1 sellable manuscript.
October 29, 2011 at 1:07 pm
Liz Miller
I’m in! Liz Miller
October 29, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Charlie Barshaw
Thanks to Shutta Crum for plugging PiBoIdMo on the SCBWI-MI list.
When I started writing again, I wrote a rhyming picture book for my wife Ruth McNally Barshaw’s birthday. Needless to say, it was not as good as I thought. However, she encouraged me to keep writing.
Two years later, I’m still writing, mostly YA and MG. But ideas! I got ideas. Thanks for the opportunity.
October 29, 2011 at 1:55 pm
Patti Richards
Looking forward to this challenge!
Patti Richards
October 29, 2011 at 2:24 pm
Tamara Ann
Aw, geez. I need more ideas like I need [insert cliche here]. I’m of the bright-shiny-object attention-span tribe. I need to find a “FiAPrADA” group. (Finish a project a day! lol) But even coming up with more ideas ought to have a stimulating effect and I look forward to the energy from getting even more ideas to spill over to finishing some of my others. I have 2 kids’ bks written, I’m just taking forever to decide how to illustrate them. (Then after that I can procrastinate on how to market. My delaying tactics are BOUNDLESS.) A big “HOWDY” to all the other participants.
October 31, 2011 at 3:50 pm
Sally Heinrich
Oh yes – I can so relate! Though I’ve come to believe (or rationalise . . . ) that procrastination is an essential part of the creative process . . .
October 29, 2011 at 3:13 pm
Amanda Kastner
I’m excited to join the challenge this year!
October 29, 2011 at 3:32 pm
Rosie
THis sounds like fun and will keep me on track ~ thanks
October 29, 2011 at 3:34 pm
Rosie
Oops – sorry Full name is Rosie Kaplan. See above
October 29, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Kathy Phillips
I’m in…Can’t wait to get started
October 29, 2011 at 4:05 pm
Margaret H. Mason
Ok, I’ll give it a whirl. Thanks, Shutta, for the heads up!
-Margaret H. Mason
October 29, 2011 at 4:11 pm
Susan Halko
What a great idea! Thanks. Looking forward to the challenge.
October 29, 2011 at 4:55 pm
Doris Holik Kelly --Niles
I’m going to dig in and try to come up with some great ideas. Somehow. 🙂
October 29, 2011 at 5:41 pm
Sophie Cayless
Looking forward to this challenge!
October 29, 2011 at 6:46 pm
Elizabeth Kellough
This is my first time trying this. I’m looking forward to a rewarding PiBoIdMo experience. Thank you for this opportunity!
October 29, 2011 at 6:59 pm
Linda Shears
I’m in! This is going to be fun!
October 29, 2011 at 7:28 pm
Danielle Hammelef
Danielle Hammelef
This sounds like a great challenge!
October 29, 2011 at 8:07 pm
Olivia Harrison
Sorry….I was so excited I didn’t write my full name in the comment box!!!
OLIVIA HARRISON
October 29, 2011 at 8:38 pm
Janette Cook
Ready to go!
October 29, 2011 at 8:49 pm
Natalie Dias Lorenzi
Thanks so much for hosting this–I’m in! 🙂
October 29, 2011 at 8:51 pm
Michael Scicchitano (@mydaddynmeBooks)
This sounds like a lot of fun – THANK YOU!!
Michael Scicchitano
October 30, 2011 at 1:34 am
Helen Ross
Me again. Had trouble entering email details in your comments. Hence a second post. All the best everyone participating in PiBoldMo.
Helen Ross
October 30, 2011 at 1:51 am
France Bertram
excited to get going!!!
October 30, 2011 at 3:57 am
JChevais
I. AM. IN. Woot!
October 30, 2011 at 5:42 am
Julie Fulton
Home from hols just in time to sign up. Really looking forward to this!
October 30, 2011 at 5:43 am
LuAnn Kern
I’m here, too! Count me in. LuAnn Kern, Lansing, MI. (Anyone else from Mi here?)
Thanks for doing this!
October 30, 2011 at 6:21 am
Lynn Ward
Great idea Tara. Lynn Ward
lynnward1@bigpond.com
October 30, 2011 at 7:14 am
Jeanne Rose Smith
Can’t wait to get started! Jeanne Rose Smith
October 30, 2011 at 7:23 am
Lisa Davis
Lisa Davis is on board in Southeast Michigan
October 30, 2011 at 7:39 am
Jacqueline Corcoran
I’m in for the challenge!
Jacqui Corcoran
A MONTH OF SUNDAYS
http://www.whimsicalpublications.com/Jacqueline_Corcoran/A_Month_of_Sundays.html
October 30, 2011 at 8:20 am
Melanie A. Stinson (@aplace4us)
This is perfectly magical! I can’t wait. FUN! Thanks for organiZING this 🙂
October 30, 2011 at 8:52 am
Melissa Copeman
First timer 🙂 Ready to go!
October 30, 2011 at 8:53 am
Karen Kirchel
I’m game for a fun challenge. Karen Kirchel
October 30, 2011 at 8:59 am
Jaymie
This is probably crazy since my life is so chaotic these days, but I am in!
October 30, 2011 at 10:37 am
Amy Dixon
I’m in!
October 30, 2011 at 10:41 am
Geralyn Underwood
As with all 300+ peeps before me I am very excited to be participating in this experience! Thank you so much for all the hard work and effort you do to make this possible!!! Enjoy your snow 😉 Geralyn Hess-Underwood
October 30, 2011 at 11:10 am
KatyD
Okay…I’ve procrastinated, but I’m jumping in to join the fun!
October 30, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Anne Marie Pace
I’m in!!
October 30, 2011 at 12:02 pm
Melissa Crawley
First time and so pumped! Thanks! -Melissa Crawley
October 30, 2011 at 12:09 pm
sketched out
Procrastinated myself out of the running last year, but jumping in with both feet this time. Weeeeee! Looking forward to kicking some pb idea butt!
Linda Silvestri
October 30, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Linda Knoll
I chickened out last year, but I WILL do it this year!
October 30, 2011 at 1:05 pm
Lisa Birenbaum
Thanks Tara – I’m all in!
Lisa Birenbaum
October 30, 2011 at 1:07 pm
Buffy Silverman
I’m in–thanks for hosting this! And thanks to Shutta for posting a link.
October 30, 2011 at 1:41 pm
Beth Consugar
This is my first year. My name is Beth Consugar. This is going to be challenging for me to do, but it’s going to be FUN!
October 30, 2011 at 1:44 pm
Linda Grigg
Newbie. Ready, aim, write…
October 30, 2011 at 2:42 pm
Lisa L. Owens (@LisaLOwens)
I am doing this! Looking forward to it.
Lisa L. Owens
October 30, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Kate Berube
brilliant!
October 30, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Kristen Hilty
Here we go again! Looking forward to it and hope it kickstarts some ideas. Goodness knows I need it!
October 30, 2011 at 3:21 pm
sandy Carlson
I’m ready: Sandy Carlson
October 30, 2011 at 3:50 pm
olugbemisola
um….count me in!
October 30, 2011 at 4:03 pm
Jacquie Sewell
Jacquie Sewell is taking the challenge. Here’s to 30 ideas in 30 days!
October 30, 2011 at 4:09 pm
OLY
Looking forward to an inspiring November! – KJ Albright
October 30, 2011 at 4:30 pm
cynthia iannaccone
the previous post had incorrect address… sorry!
October 30, 2011 at 4:42 pm
Cathy Cronin
I’m excited (and a little nervous) about the challenge. Should be lots of fun. Thanks for putting this together. 🙂
Great post Mindy! You talked me into it.
Reply from Mindy: Yay! So glad you’re doing this, Cathy. I can’t wait to read all the new manuscripts this inspires when you’re ready to run them through our group. 🙂
October 30, 2011 at 4:57 pm
Janeen Brian
I signed up earlier but it didn’t show. Try again. Janeen.
October 30, 2011 at 6:31 pm
Emily Grandin
Yay! I love this part of November.
October 30, 2011 at 6:36 pm
Kevin Spear
Okay. I’m up for the challenge. Let’s see where this goes. Thanks, Kristi Valiant, for blogging about this too.
October 30, 2011 at 6:59 pm
eecoburn
I sign up! Thanks for hosting!
Elizabeth Coburn
October 30, 2011 at 7:22 pm
Karen Cheesman
This is my first year doing PiBoIdMo and I can’t wait to get started. Here’s wishing everyone a happy, creative month!
October 30, 2011 at 7:39 pm
Shirley Menendez
I’m looking forward to this challenge. It should be fun.
October 30, 2011 at 8:06 pm
Heather Ayris Burnell
I’m in too…of course! Woot!!!
October 30, 2011 at 8:09 pm
Lori Mozdzierz
Going to be a good time!
October 30, 2011 at 8:15 pm
Melanie Linden Chan
My first PiBoIdMo ever! woo!
Melanie Linden Chan
October 30, 2011 at 8:24 pm
Catharine
Here’s to getting the ideas both done and turned into illustrated books!!!!
October 30, 2011 at 9:37 pm
Sharon K Mayhew
I’m in! I’m hoping to get 50,000 words for nano and 30 ideas for pibo…No one in my house needs to eat this month!
October 30, 2011 at 9:59 pm
Sarah Friel
Looking forward to some inspiration
October 30, 2011 at 10:05 pm
Tyree Madison
Excited to try this and NaNo at the same time. Here’s to an exciting month of writing and creativity–for all of us! Thanks for organizing!
October 30, 2011 at 10:17 pm
Marcela Staudenmaier
I am ready for the Picture Book Idea Month challenge!
October 30, 2011 at 10:28 pm
Rachel
Signing up again this year, Tara. Thanks!
October 30, 2011 at 10:50 pm
Rachel Hamby
Oops, sorry, my last name wasn’t in the reply. 🙂
October 30, 2011 at 11:19 pm
Kjersten
Thanks for doing this again! I got so much out of it last year. Look forward to it. I’ll definitely put up a badge on my blog too, good idea!
Kjersten Hayes
October 30, 2011 at 11:20 pm
Bre
Just heard about this. Going to give it a try. Breonna Jefferson.
October 31, 2011 at 12:18 am
Joshua Brach Farnum
Thanks! I promise that I am not a robot. Truly, Joshua Brach Farnum.
October 31, 2011 at 2:44 am
Laura W.
Yup, signing up! 🙂
October 31, 2011 at 3:15 am
ellakennen
Taking the plunge…
October 31, 2011 at 4:59 am
Sue Thoms
I’m game. Looking forward to an interesting (idea-filled) month!
October 31, 2011 at 6:02 am
Christine Poreba
I am ready and in! Thank you.
October 31, 2011 at 6:09 am
Janet Slingerland Hammond
I’m in! I’m still working through my list from last year, but you can never have too many ideas, right?
October 31, 2011 at 6:20 am
Murray Henstock
I’ve just signed up. Currently about to finish a Picture Book course so I’ll inspired to create stories and ideas for my kids.
October 31, 2011 at 6:42 am
Books for Little Hands
Count me in. I can’t wait!
October 31, 2011 at 7:54 am
Deb Pilutti
Here goes…
October 31, 2011 at 9:15 am
Julie Pitts
Looking forward to a creative and inspirational month!
October 31, 2011 at 9:17 am
Orly Konig-Lopez
Sounds like fun. I’m game.
October 31, 2011 at 9:29 am
Donna Koppelman
I am so excited, and I LOVE the logo, Bonnie! What a fun month it will be! Donna Koppelman
October 31, 2011 at 10:51 am
ninolesel
The logo is EXCELLENT – very fun and creative. Great work!
October 31, 2011 at 9:40 am
Lisa Lowe Stauffer
Woo Hoo! On your mark. Get set. Go!!!
October 31, 2011 at 9:48 am
kckatw
Looking forward to a month of new ideas.
October 31, 2011 at 9:52 am
Erica
Erica Sternin what fun!
October 31, 2011 at 10:01 am
Rachel Anderson
I’ll give it a go…for all the kids of this world.
October 31, 2011 at 10:50 am
Jim Hill
Count me in. I love the daily challenge, and the absurd twists the deadline will force on my ideas.
October 31, 2011 at 11:00 am
MaryAnn Sundby
Pictures books require new ideas. I am ready.
MaryAnn Sundby
October 31, 2011 at 11:47 am
Lisa Rogers
Had a super time last year, and can’t wait to try it again! Hooray for PiBoIdMo!
October 31, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Rebecca Henning
Hi Tara! What a great idea. I’m excited to participate. I’ve done NaNoWriMo before, but didn’t think I’d have time this year. Glad there’s another outlet to get my creative juices flowing! I’ve joined teh Facebook group and subscribed to your blog via Google Reader. Looking forward to the challenge!
-Rebecca Henning
October 31, 2011 at 12:08 pm
Robyn
Hey, I’m in! Ya’ll try not to kick up too much dust, I’m right behind you!
October 31, 2011 at 12:15 pm
Vidya Tiru
I always keep thinking I should start writing – thanks for providing this challenge to get me going.. I am in..
October 31, 2011 at 12:16 pm
Sandy Bixby
Wow! I am so excited to find this site! I am a new elementary school library media specialist and can’t wait to see how the challenge unfolds!
October 31, 2011 at 12:25 pm
Abigail Marble
Signing up!
October 31, 2011 at 12:31 pm
Maria Gianferrari
First timer too–looking forward to participating, and to generating lots of new ideas! Thanks for organizing this!!
Maria Gianferrari
October 31, 2011 at 12:40 pm
Linda Marshall
Sign me up!
Looks like fun…and a great way to stimulate ideas.
October 31, 2011 at 12:57 pm
Laurie Magovern
Thanks for the kick in the pants.
October 31, 2011 at 1:06 pm
Cathy Friel
Looking forward to a month of creativity! 🙂 Cathy Friel
October 31, 2011 at 1:32 pm
kimannmccann
Whoo-hoo! I’m looking forward to this!
~Kim Ann McCann
October 31, 2011 at 2:12 pm
suebe
What a great challenge! Ready, set . . .
–SueBE
October 31, 2011 at 2:19 pm
Lisa Nagel
Great idea. Looking forward to seeing what everyone is doing.
October 31, 2011 at 2:23 pm
Amanda Searcy
Sign me up!
October 31, 2011 at 2:24 pm
Jeff Bogle (@OWTK)
I’m in. Jeff Bogle.
October 31, 2011 at 2:32 pm
Dara Dokas
Looking forward to starting . . . tomorrow! Oh, I’d better get my creative juices flowing.
October 31, 2011 at 2:46 pm
Judyann Grant
This is such a neat way to generate ideas! Thank-you for thinking of it and for sharing it with us.
October 31, 2011 at 2:47 pm
beth greenway skinner
I’m in.:)
October 31, 2011 at 3:21 pm
Peggy Collins
I am SO IN. Glad I remembered the day before it started too!!
October 31, 2011 at 3:40 pm
Nancy Frederixon
I am a firstey at this, but look forward to viewing this website for help with picture books.
October 31, 2011 at 3:44 pm
Tim Brandhorst
Count me in.
October 31, 2011 at 3:47 pm
Sally Heinrich
Ok I’ve got my first idea for the month down. Twenty-nine to go! My brain needs a kick start after a month of holidays and this is a fabulous way to push myself. Sally
October 31, 2011 at 4:18 pm
Brian Kramer
Making sure I’m added ~
October 31, 2011 at 4:52 pm
Taurean Watkins
I’m in! Ready to work hard and have fun too.
October 31, 2011 at 5:14 pm
Irene Pacha
Oftentimes I have an idea – it’s bold and amazing and has it in it… I know I just can’t forget it, and then it’s gone! This month is an opportunity to write those ideas down! And I hope my subconcious get’s into gear to sending me some of those high-qualitiy ideas, when it feels appreciated again. So – piboidmo is acutally a month of psycho-hygiene for me. Thank you for providing that chance,
Irene Pacha
October 31, 2011 at 6:28 pm
Louise Snider
Just made it. Thanks for doing this.
October 31, 2011 at 6:57 pm
Jeannie Brett
glad to be here and ready to begin!
October 31, 2011 at 7:07 pm
Paeony Lewis
What am I getting myself into?! But hey, I read, write and adore picture books, so here goes…
October 31, 2011 at 7:10 pm
Peg Finley
Peg Finley I’m so happy to be participating for the third year in a row. This is always such fun and I always come away from this with lots of great ideas. I’ve had a little trouble getting motivated this year, so this is just what I need. Thanks Tara, and of course, Bonnie.
October 31, 2011 at 7:32 pm
Beth Gallagher
I’m excited to get going! Despite no power, the ideas are already ruminating. 🙂
October 31, 2011 at 8:38 pm
Madelyn Rosenberg
This was incredibly helpful last year. Thanks as always for the kick in the pants!
October 31, 2011 at 8:57 pm
Robriel Wolf
Absolutely. What an excellent challenge! I accept.
October 31, 2011 at 9:12 pm
Betsy Wernert
I’m ready.
October 31, 2011 at 9:50 pm
Elizabeth McBride
Thank you Tara. I participated in the Picture Book Marathon last February and it was fabulously effective. Best wishes to everyone participating!
October 31, 2011 at 10:08 pm
Erin Gennow
Yay! I love coming up with new ideas.
October 31, 2011 at 10:12 pm
Cynthia Levinson
I want to be sure I’m registered!
October 31, 2011 at 10:20 pm
Bobbie Dacus
Hi Tara, I’m excited to do PiBoldMo again this year! I did it last year and got some great ideas!
October 31, 2011 at 11:00 pm
Megan Gabriele
Megan Gabriele.
So excited.
October 31, 2011 at 11:18 pm
Elizabeth McBride
Hello NaPiBoIdMo Pals! I felt like starting right away, so I’ve just finished my first write up! Here’s my method for recording each day’s picture book idea:
Date: Potential title, synopsis and advertising blurb
This format will capture my idea and intentions behind it, while remaining open-ended enough to maintain the enthusiasm I have for working it out! Too bad I have to be up at 6am for work; I’m excited about working on this first manuscript idea already!
October 31, 2011 at 11:23 pm
Pat GB
Sounds like a good challenge! I’ll give it a try. Thanks for setting it up!!
October 31, 2011 at 11:50 pm
Debbie Austin
So excited to kick start some ideas! I really need this right now. Thank you!
November 1, 2011 at 12:30 am
Lynn Anne Bemis
~~tap~~tap~~tap~~
ZEBRAKITCHEN?
here!
November 1, 2011 at 2:00 am
Chris (@book_dads)
Thanks for doing this Tara! Looking forward to it 🙂
November 1, 2011 at 5:34 am
Pamela Ross (@WriterRoss)
Pamela Ross
Can you believe I don’t like pie? Is there anyone in the world that doesn’t like pie? This may be the only pie I’ll ever eat in my life. And I can’t wait.
November 1, 2011 at 5:55 am
Veronica Bartles
I couldn’t decide whether to work on picture books or my next novel this month… But I’ve never done PiBoIdMo, so picture books it is! 🙂
November 1, 2011 at 5:57 am
Laura Schmidt
This is a great idea! Thanks!
November 1, 2011 at 6:34 am
Anamaria
That would be Anamaria Anderson 🙂
November 1, 2011 at 6:44 am
Sarah Snell-Pym
Hi I’m back again 🙂
hoping I’m managing to sign up ok :
I’m Sarah Snell-Pym or Saffy on Twitter
November 1, 2011 at 7:31 am
Suzanne Cordatos
I’m excited to fill my picture book idea box. (Please, nobody correct my foolish notion that this might be easier than NaNoWriMo!)
November 1, 2011 at 8:37 am
KAthy Higgs-Coulthard
What a fun month this will be! Best of luck to all.
KAthy Higgs-Coulthard
November 1, 2011 at 8:40 am
Shai
Trying this for the first time! 🙂
November 1, 2011 at 8:40 am
Kimberli Bragg
Fun with my friend JD! Can’t wait to see the results.
November 1, 2011 at 8:51 am
Carla
I am so excited to participate! And I’m glad I made it in by November 1st!
Carla
November 1, 2011 at 9:09 am
Denise Maclennan Bruce
Can’t wait to get started 🙂 Denise MacLennan Bruce of Ingleside (hope this posts this time)
November 1, 2011 at 9:27 am
Liza Woodruff
Thanks for the motivation!
November 1, 2011 at 9:45 am
Ishta Mercurio
Ishta Mercurio-Wentworth is IN! Sliding in on day one, but in all the same. (And I’ve already written my idea for today – yee-hah!)
November 1, 2011 at 9:53 am
Carla
Oops…I left a comment a few minutes ago, but didn’t leave my full name…that’s Carla Jansen (cj.jansen AT hotmail.com)!
Thanks!
November 1, 2011 at 9:55 am
Julia Maisen
Can’t wait to start.
Julia Maisen
November 1, 2011 at 10:33 am
Ann Murray Livingstone
Ann Murray Livingstone would like to to thank you for the inspiration.I first heard of you today and it is so exciting. It is wonderful to realize how many there are who love this amazing idea.
November 1, 2011 at 10:37 am
Ann Livingstone
Thank you so much for this inspiring challenge. A brilliant idea that I just learned about today.
Ann Murray Livingstone
November 1, 2011 at 10:41 am
clarbojahn
Thanks for doing this. I’m looking forward to it.
November 1, 2011 at 10:45 am
Janet
Looks like I found out about this in the nick of time. Count me in. Janet Smart
November 1, 2011 at 11:00 am
Kathryn Keil
Hey Tara — This might be just what I need to jumpstart my creativity — been laying dormant for too long now! ~Kathryn Keil
November 1, 2011 at 11:07 am
LaurenJannAnton
Just what I need to keep creating. Thank you!
November 1, 2011 at 11:15 am
Todge Watherly
John Paul Govindavari
This should be fun!
November 1, 2011 at 11:21 am
Linda Norman-Lyman
Looking forward to the challenge!
November 1, 2011 at 11:29 am
Lauren Brownlie (@JerseyGrlDesign)
I love this idea!
Lauren Brownlie, exhausted Art Teacher 🙂
November 1, 2011 at 11:43 am
Abigail Hicks
Count me in
November 1, 2011 at 11:43 am
Sheila O Lindsay
I am a first timer and I wasn’t sure how this was going to work, but can you believe it I have two ideas today. OMG thanks for the opprotunity to join.
November 1, 2011 at 12:10 pm
Kim Peterson
Kim Peterson. Looking forward to lots of bright ideas. 🙂
November 1, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Alexa
Alexa Kaufhold
November 1, 2011 at 12:46 pm
Sharyn Marston
Oh, this is sooo cool!
November 1, 2011 at 1:00 pm
chris go
I just heard about this today!
November 1, 2011 at 1:25 pm
Nancy Furstinger (@AnimalAuthor)
Very inspiring! Now if only I could draw….
November 1, 2011 at 1:32 pm
juliekrantz
Hi, Everybody–Julie Krantz
November 1, 2011 at 1:38 pm
Bridget
Let’s do it!
Bridget Levin
November 1, 2011 at 2:43 pm
Kelly Korenek
This is a great idea! I was contemplating Nanomowri, but frankly I was overwhelmed by the whole idea. I am an elementary school librarian, and I know my students will enjoy helping me create picture book ideas. Thanks a bunch!
Kelly Korenek
November 1, 2011 at 3:03 pm
Jo Ann Kairys
Great idea! Jo Ann Kairys
November 1, 2011 at 3:08 pm
Michelle Teacress
I’ll try once more – my comment did not show…
I’m Michelle Teacress and happy to participate. 🙂
November 1, 2011 at 3:10 pm
Jo Ann Kairys
Love this idea! Jo Ann Kairys
http://storyquestbooks.com
November 1, 2011 at 3:41 pm
growingmuses
Kyla Reynolds P’an – first time PiBoIdMo’er and starting off three days in to no heat and electricity from the Northeast’s freak October snow storm.Feeling slightly underinspired but working hard to warm up the creative juices!
November 1, 2011 at 3:43 pm
Peggy Archer
Peggy Archer
Ok, I’m off to a good start on Day 1! Good luck everyone!
November 1, 2011 at 4:16 pm
Christy Peterson
I’m planning to participate. Thanks for all your work on this.
November 1, 2011 at 4:27 pm
Susie Sawyer
This first timer is in! Thank you! 😀
November 1, 2011 at 4:34 pm
edna cabcabin moran
Please count me in, Tara! *So excited.*
Cheers,
Edna
Edna Cabcabin Moran
November 1, 2011 at 5:45 pm
JennyW
Yay! I can’t wait to have a creative and inspired November.
November 1, 2011 at 6:25 pm
Mary Ann Janecka
Hoping everyone is inspired with some great ideas this month.
Mary Ann Janecka
November 1, 2011 at 6:32 pm
Christie Drahnak
Thank you for doing this! I am really excited!
November 1, 2011 at 7:28 pm
cloudscome
I am joining in! woke up from a nap today with a great idea for a picture book. I did this challenge last year and had a great list at the end of the month. I’m looking forward to the stimulating community of everyone. It’s so fun and encouraging to be part of this group! Thanks for inspiring us.
November 1, 2011 at 7:56 pm
Andromeda Jazmon
Forgot to leave my full name – Andromeda Jazmon Sibley
November 1, 2011 at 7:28 pm
Brenda Zirkle
I’m so excited, I had not heard of PiBoIdMo before yesterday and I can’t wait to see how things work out…Good Luck to everyone!
November 1, 2011 at 7:39 pm
paula jordan
Paula Jordan
paulajordan@yahoo.com tried to subscribe to feed, but yahoo wouldn’t let me. and am very excited about this challenge.
November 1, 2011 at 7:45 pm
Tammy
Excited to be doing this. Can’t wait to see what the next 30 days hold for my creative juices…Tammy Bowman
November 1, 2011 at 8:54 pm
Dianne White
Looking forward to a great month!
November 1, 2011 at 9:05 pm
Nicole Percival
So excited! I love this idea! I have friends doing a novel this month, but this is much more for me! 🙂
November 1, 2011 at 9:23 pm
Stephanie Nickel
This is going to be great.
November 1, 2011 at 9:41 pm
jennifergrayolson
Jennifer Gray Olson and this is my first time participating…eek.
November 1, 2011 at 9:52 pm
Annette Ross
Is very excited to discover what the month will bring.
November 1, 2011 at 11:33 pm
Carol N
This is what I needed to get the creative juices flowing.
Carol
November 1, 2011 at 11:44 pm
Sandy LaCava
Thanks for the challenge for picture book writers, never could wrap my head around NanoWriMo even though I wanted the experience. This will be fun!!
November 2, 2011 at 12:02 am
Shirley Ng-Benitez
Yay! Thank you so much for this awesome challenge…
Shirley Ng-Benitez
November 2, 2011 at 2:15 am
catherine pelosi
i’m in too!
November 2, 2011 at 3:03 am
Jane Cothron
Sounds interesting–thanks.
November 2, 2011 at 7:05 am
Natalia Ortega-Brown
A day late, but I’ll catch up. Just the kick I need to put pen to paper!
November 2, 2011 at 8:24 am
Diana Delosh
Here I go again – 30 Picture book Ideas in November 2011. This is my 2nd year at PIBOIDMO. I’m currently working on a PB Dummy on 1 of my ideas from last year.
November 2, 2011 at 9:29 am
Sonja Anderson
I’m more of a novel writer, but picture book ideas are flooding in these days. Sign me up!
November 2, 2011 at 9:31 am
Laura
I’m game!
November 2, 2011 at 9:37 am
Athena Hernandez
Athena Hernandez
I started yesterday~~before I even knew PiBoIdMo existed! I’m in!
November 2, 2011 at 9:46 am
ninolesel
Hi Tara,
It’s my birthday tomorrow and, in hopes of waking up to a day full of creativity, I completed 32 ideas today.
I’m ready to sign the pledge! 🙂
Best regards,
Nino
November 2, 2011 at 10:23 am
Melissa Freiley
Thank you for the assistance in getting my creative juices flowing! This sounds like fun.
November 2, 2011 at 10:39 am
Lisa Osiecki
A day late signing up, so I’ll have to be twice as productive one day! Luckily, I have a few ideas brewing, and this will help me to write them down!
Lisa Osiecki
November 2, 2011 at 11:35 am
Kathy McKendry
Oh my gosh I’m so glad I found you this sounds great! I’m definitely in.
November 2, 2011 at 11:58 am
Emily M.
This is is a great idea!
November 2, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Emma Riley
Love this challenge!
November 2, 2011 at 12:33 pm
Jennifer DuBose
Thank you! This is just the encouragement I needed!
November 2, 2011 at 12:59 pm
Genie Lester
Looking forward to getting started. I needed the push. Thanks.
November 2, 2011 at 1:17 pm
Sylvia Liu
Looking forward to this month. Thanks for organizing this. Sylvia Liu
November 2, 2011 at 1:55 pm
Robin A. Burrows
Sounds like a fun idea! 🙂
Robin A. Burrows
November 2, 2011 at 2:25 pm
Chitra Soundar
My second year running! Looking forward to it.
November 2, 2011 at 2:26 pm
Susan Harrison
Better late than never! What a great idea – or should I say 30 ideas 🙂
November 2, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Brook Gideon
What a great idea….lots of friends are participating!
November 2, 2011 at 5:41 pm
Sarah Samson
This is a great idea! Thanks for the inspiration.
November 2, 2011 at 6:01 pm
katerinazisiadou
Hope I can still sign up…
Katerina Zisiadou
November 2, 2011 at 7:10 pm
Melinda Tennison
Sounds like a blast! Count me in!
November 2, 2011 at 8:05 pm
Corinne Dean
Joining late, but very excited to participate!
November 2, 2011 at 8:21 pm
kwillustration
Every day scares me TOTALLY but I will shut my eyes, put notifiers on my outlook, hold my breath and put my name down
Kayleen West
November 2, 2011 at 9:36 pm
grannysu
Great idea! Susanna Holstein
November 2, 2011 at 9:39 pm
Christie Wild
Sheesh! I almost missed the sign up! Well, I’m in now. Hi everyone!
November 2, 2011 at 9:45 pm
Ashley
Ashley Bankhead
Looking forward to the challenge.
November 3, 2011 at 1:57 am
Books for Little Hands
I’d love to be a part of Piboldmo again this year.
November 3, 2011 at 6:57 am
Samantha Bell
What a great idea! I’m in!!!
November 3, 2011 at 7:05 am
Cindy Johnson
signing up a little late, but it gives me an idea!
November 3, 2011 at 9:28 am
mishka jaeger
Better late than never. I’m more an illustrator but I’ll give it a go.
Cheers!
Mishka
November 3, 2011 at 10:41 am
Cindy Schrauben
Let’s go!!
Cindy Schrauben
November 3, 2011 at 12:26 pm
Susan
Squeezed in just under the wire! Love this idea, and look forward to all the ideas that are going to flow between now and the end of the month! My name is Susan Barclay 🙂
November 3, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Julie Adolf
EEK! I just found your fabulous site! I hope I’m not too late…Looking forward to getting my creativity going! Thanks so much for hosting!
Julie Adolf
November 3, 2011 at 3:44 pm
Claire Bartlett
Oh, why not?
Claire Bartlett
November 3, 2011 at 5:34 pm
Rick Starkey
Hope I’m not too late.
November 3, 2011 at 6:02 pm
Erika Barriga
This is going to be great, need to be challenged and this will do the trick.
November 3, 2011 at 7:39 pm
Shelley Jackson
Off to a late start, but excited all the same!
November 3, 2011 at 8:10 pm
Joyce Ray
Hi Tara, I’m in for the first time. The idea is very exciting and I hope my brain is up to this challenge!
November 3, 2011 at 8:39 pm
Cindy
Cindy Andras
November 3, 2011 at 9:06 pm
Jeanie Wogaman
Not sure I’m official yet, but I’m in the facebook group and I have an official mug and journal coming in the mail, and three ideas already scrawled in my sketchbook.
November 3, 2011 at 10:26 pm
rebecca shoniker
Ready for my annual kick in the rear… I almost missed it so thanks for all the FB reminders Tara!
Rebecca Shoniker
rebecca@writingwithrebecca.com