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Laura Croyle

@lcroylewrites.bsky.social
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Children’s author seeking representation. Instructional designer, mom, & former educator. Cat-lover 🐈. #scbwi #12x12pb

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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Whew! I clicked “submit” on my PB Party entry this afternoon and I’m so happy! Now I can’t wait to scrutinize the teasers from the judges as the #pbparty commences! It’s always so fun. Thanks to the judges and @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social for all that you put into this crazy-amazing opportunity.
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
SNAKE SNIFFLES is my entry for this year’s #50preciouswords contest with @viviankirkfield.bsky.social . I happily donated a book for the Literacy Initiative too! I chose “Is it Spring?” by my favorite @kevinhenkes because, honestly…where is spring?!? Good luck to all participants! ☺️🐍🐌🤧
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Getting pumped about #pbparty on the horizon! 🎉
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
I’m participating in #PBandKidJudges contest. I love that @authorkelliebeggs.bsky.social has a critique club at her school—this is such a great idea (something my former students would have loved). I’m excited to submit a story directly to the demographic it’s intended for. 😊 #kidlit #kidlitauthor
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Super excited that my entry, BUTTER FLIES was named as an Honorable mention in #50preciouswords. Congrats to the winners and fellow HMs! I loved reading the top entries! Thank you @viviankirkfield.bsky.social and judges! #kidlit #picturebookauthor #kidlitauthor
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
I’m hoping we will hear the #50preciouswords results soon! It does feel like spring here in NC today. 🌼 ☀️ ⛅️ @viviankirkfield.bsky.social
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
#50preciouswords participants, remember to donate a book! Times are tough, but even tougher for children in need.
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
I’m really excited about the opportunity of the #pbrisingstars mentorship program! I am applying to at least two mentors, who would be a great fit. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻 I’m lucky enough to be selected! @kaileipewbooks @ebonylynnmudd @laylafallah @booksbytrenise #kidlit #kidlitauthor #12x12
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Congrats and good luck to all the #pbparty finalists today! I’m looking forward to reading the entries in the showcase.
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Today I donated “We Are Better Together” to the CLiF foundation in honor of #50preciouswords with @viviankirkfield.bsky.social. It was such a privilege to speak with Betsy at #toadstoolbooks and order this beautiful piece by @billmckibben.bsky.social & Stevie Lewis. May it bring a little hope. ❤️🩷💛💙
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
My #50preciouswords entry: Butter Flies! Such a fun contest, and it’s a blast reading everyone’s entries. Thank you @viviankirkfield.bsky.social for putting this on. 🧈🚀🦸
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
First Flashes post? Has to be Jasper!
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Kevin Henkes. The repetition and rhythm in the old mouse books have completely influenced my style. I also admire him for adapting to changes in the market. His newer works have significantly lower word counts than the OGs. It’s amazing. Kitten’s First Full Moon is a fave in our house. #pbparty
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
“[Being a vacuum] might not be glamorous, but… I’ll defeat your dust bunnies, conquer your cockroaches, and protect you from pests.” From my manuscript called (at least for now 😅) IT SUCKS BEING ME. #pbparty
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
I entered the Valentiny Writing Contest! #valentinywritingcontest #kidlit #kidlitauthors
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
This is a great idea! Will start employing this for sure. #kidlitchat
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Same here—I much prefer a computer than a phone. Sometimes though, if inspiration strikes (usually when I’m trying to fall asleep), I’ll hammer out a rough outline on my phone. #kidlitchat
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Oops forgot #kidlitchat
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
PB writer here: it’s so basic but I LOVE a web thesaurus. 😂 My favorite part of revising is the challenge of finding stronger words. The thesaurus is always open in both Word and my web browser.
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Scrivener is new to me—checking it out now! As a PB author, I hate having to have a separate doc stripped of art notes to get an accurate word count. Wonder if Scrivener could help with that?
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
I’m new to #50preciouswords but having a go at it. I’m starting to realize that I love word-count challenges!! ✍️ #kidlit #picturebookauthors #kidlitauthor
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
I recently discovered Apple Music’s “Focus” mixes—they’re awesome! Mostly downtempo tones. It helped a ton when I needed to really concentrate on revising.
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Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Share your daily writing routine, #PBParty (and PB creatives). 💖I try to write or revise daily (although I often miss that goal during PBParty) 💖I love writing when it's totally quiet (but miss my rescue pup's soft snores & grunts for belly rubs).
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Just submitted to the #pbparty ! Whew! Fingers crossed my story resonates with the judges. 🤞🏻🤞🏻 #pbparty2025
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Looking forward to participating in my first #pbparty in a few days!
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Laura Croyle @lcroylewrites.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Hi, I’m new here. 👋 Glad to see a platform that encourages positivity and support for others. ❤️
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