Rhyme Doctors

No tricks, only treats when you sign up for Rhyme Doc's HOUSE CALLS. Monthly tips and mentor texts to help you become a better writer of rhyming and lyrical picture books. www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social
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Looking for fright-free feedback on your rhyming or lyrical kidlit picture book? Rhyme Doctors critiques are constructive, encouraging, and focused on story, rhyme and rhythm. www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social
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Happy October! Struggling with scansion? A Rhyme Doctors' critique will help your rhyme and meter FALL into place! Check out our editorial services for rhyming and lyrical picture books: www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social
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It's National Good Neighbor Day! How can you be kind to your neighbors today? Find ideas in KINDNESS IS A KITE STRING! www.michelleschaub.com/kindness

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Is your rhyming PB project not quite MEASURING up?
We're here to help! Check out critique services at RhymeDoctors.com and let us assist!
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Today on the HOUSE CALLS blog, we take a look at three rhyming picture books to savor as we fall into autumn. 🍂📗
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Fall is in the air! Here's a handy checklist--be sure to reach out to the Rhyme Doctors for expert critiques at RhymeDoctors.com
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Football is back . . . do you feel like you've run out of plays & are tossing a "Hail Mary" pass with your rhyming PB project? The Rhyme Docs are here to huddle with YOU!
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Today on the Rhyme Doctors HOUSE CALLS- rhyming back-to-school picture books and the meters that make them work! www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls/... @patriciatoht.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social

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Does back-to-school time mean back-to-writing time for you?
If you write rhyming picture books, the Rhyme Doctors offer comprehensive critiques to help you get that manuscript moving!
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The New York Times best selling picture books list for the week of Aug 10, 2025, with a link the the Rhyme Doctors, who help authors polish rhyming picture book manuscripts.

Readers love rhyming picture books! But the pieces need to add up -- stellar story, marvelous meter, and really good rhymes.
If you write in rhyme, we can help you make your manuscript shine! www.rhymedoctors.com
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For National Ice Cream Day the Rhyme Doctors have a delicious challenge. Finish this rhyme: ‘My ice cream’s cold, my cone is tall…’"
Respond with your sweet rhyme. www.rhymedoctors.com
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A Rhyme Doctors' reminder: it takes A LOT of revision to get the lines in a rhyming picture book to sing. We can help! Check out our critique services at www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social

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Children's book writers, feeling that summer writing flu? Schedule a manuscript check up with the RHYME DOCTORS. We'll get your rhyming or lyrical picture book in tip top shape! www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social
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The Rhyme Doctors' HOUSE CALLS blog is chock full of great info to help authors writing lyrical or rhyming picture books. Check it out at www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls @patriciatoht.bsky.social
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The Rhyme Doctors wish everyone a 4th of July filled with celebration! www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social

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Looking for help with your rhyming or lyrical picture book? Check out THE RHYME DOCTORS critique services! We'll guide you to get your story in tip top shape! www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social #kidlit

One more testimonial . . .
We'd love to work with you on your rhyming or lyrical project!
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Another client shares their experience below . . .
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Here's what the Rhyme Doctors' clients have to say . . . are you in need of a check up for your rhyming or lyrical project?
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Covers of the picture books, A Place for Rain and From Park to Playa

Covers of the picture books, Build a Sandcastle and Everything You Need for a Treehouse

Covers of the picture books, All Aboard the London Bus and I Am La Chiva!

Today on the Rhyme Doctors' HOUSE CALLS blog:
Before we take a summer break, we share 6 rhyming/lyrical picture books to add to your summery reading list.
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Is your rhyming picture book suffering from ailments like uneven meter, wrenched words, or slant rhyme? The Rhyme Doctors can help! Explore our check-up services at www.rhymedoctors.com/critique-ser...

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Writing a picture book? Thinking about whether it should rhyme or not? In today's HOUSE CALLS post, @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social explores six things to ponder when making that decision.
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"To Rhyme, or Not to Rhyme" - that is the question on today's HOUSE CALLS blog post. We note 6 important factors to consider.
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The Rhyme Doctors can help you make your rhyming picture book BLOOM! Our thorough check-ups examine story elements, meter, rhyme, and more! www.rhymedoctors.com

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Love this thoughtful analysis - thank you @patriciatoht.bsky.social !

On the Rhyme Doctors' HOUSE CALLS blog today, we examine two books that choose to rhyme-- some of the time.
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It's our fav month of the year: National Poetry Month! Kidlit writers, we're here to help you help that rhyming or lyrical picture book project bloom! Check out our blog and services at www.rhymedoctors.com #kidlit @patriciatoht.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social

April showers bring . . . lots of fresh poetry ideas for National Poetry Month! The Rhyme Doctors can help you hone those ideas into rhyming and lyrical picture books! Check out critique services: www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bksy.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social

Another great book to add to your Arbor Day reading list! Beautiful words and art by Christie Matheson . #ArborDay #kidlit