Sarah Atherton

The naughty elf has visited my house, courtesy of my 27 year old daughter 😂
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It's raining outside so Belle has decided to stay in her little tent.
#caturday #cats

a cartoon character from inside out is crying and tears are falling from his eyes . ALT: a cartoon character from inside out is crying and tears are falling from his eyes .

Yesterday was my day off and I had an idea for a title for a new picture book but the ideas weren't flowing. Today, I'm at work and of course the ideas are all forming. Typical!
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New #library stack. Happy days 😊
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randy from south park crying with the words i don 't even know what that is below him ALT: randy from south park crying with the words i don 't even know what that is below him

Writing when I'm tired is definitely a waste of time. I've just read something I drafted last night and it's probably the worst thing I've ever written!
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After that big stretch he fell off the bed! 😢
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Wish me luck while I try to revive a picture book I wrote 5 years ago! After all this time, I still like it and I think it would make children giggle.
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Just doing some editing on a story I wrote yesterday. I've cut 50 words but I need to cut at least 50 more - seems like an impossible task at the moment.
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New story idea! Yay!
I'm trying my best not to rush into it but...
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She chose to sit next to me and that's a huge milestone because she's taken ages to trust anyone ever since we rescued her. 😺
#Caturday #cats

spongebob and squidward from spongebob squarepants are standing next to each other ALT: spongebob and squidward from spongebob squarepants are standing next to each other

Sometimes it's nice to polish stories you've already written, instead of writing new ones all the time.
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I think I've finally managed to edit my current WIP to overcome some issues which my CPs picked up on. It's been a slog but hopefully it's worth it!
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think we can all learn from Teddy as to how we spend our Sundays.
#cats

Thanks! Yes, Birman and Ragdoll breeds are really similar. 🥰

Peek-a-boo!
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a cat is wearing a shirt and looking at the camera . ALT: a cat is wearing a shirt and looking at the camera .

When you've completely changed the POV of your story, but you don't know which version is best.
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Unusually, I've just written a lyrical picture book. I normally write funny stories. I wonder if this style suits me?
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This must be a record for me - I've written two picture book stories in one day! ✍️💕
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Sharing is caring on #Caturday
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New picture book story drafted. This one is exciting! 🔥🔥🔥
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When a critique partner reads your manuscript and says 'I think my kids would love this story' that is the biggest compliment. 🥰
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Naughty puss!
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If tails could give hugs...
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Me yesterday: That's it, I'm done with writing picture books.
Also me this morning : I've got this great idea for a picture book...
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All the cat beds in the world can't beat a cosy box
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I've just written a new picture book story, and I'm very happy about that, particularly because I've been at work all day. I've got to take the small wins.🎉
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Peek a boo! It's Belle on #Caturday
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This may seem a little nerdish but I've kept all my library loan receipts for the last 5 years and it seems I've borrowed 1950 picture books!
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Somewhere between the first draft and the polished version, magic happens, but it's a long process.
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It's #caturday again. Today, we're playing in a box.
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