Niki Lenz

Now that our first drafts are done, lets get to editing!

Hope your fast drafting is going well! I finished my story's first draft by doing some word sprints with friends!

Hello WiPits! Welcome to week 5, in which I discuss the rules for fast drafting. As promised, here is the word count tracker. I'd love to hear how your stori...

Hello Friends! Here is the fourth installment of W.I.P. It with Lenz. This week we are talking all about PLOT. Please excuse that one piece of hair that stay...

I am delighted to share that BERNICE BUTTMAN, MODEL CITIZEN was recognized on the Sunshine State Young Reader's Award List. I could not be more excited to ge...

HELLO teachers, friends, and WIPITS! Welcome to week three, where we discuss your main character's wants vs. needs. Here is the worksheet that you can use wi...

Lesson #2 is here! Please share with other teachers and students! Everyone stay safe and stay home! Click HERE for the Character Worksheet Printable!

Hello Teachers and Students! I thought since we are all learning from home that it would be good to post a series of five-minute writer's workshop lessons th...

BERNICE BUTTMAN, MODEL CITIZEN made the Bank Street College of Education's list of THE BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR. You can find the list in its entire...

I am so excited to announce that BERNICE BUTTMAN, MODEL CITIZEN was nominated for a Sakura Medal. Here is all about this award as fround on their website: Th...

I have been a member of the Society of Children's book writer's and illustrators since 2013. That was the year I wrote my very first novel. I didn't even hav...

I am just beyond excited to announce that BERNICE BUTTMAN, MODEL CITIZEN was nominated for a Texas Bluebonnet Award! It is such an incredible honor. Twenty b...

The advanced reader copies of my 2020 book baby have arrived and they are DELICIOUS! The STEPMOM SHAKE-UP is a fun twist on The Parent Trap. Instead of a kid...

Last night we launched BERNICE BUTTMAN, MODEL CIIZEN into the world! It was an excellent time, full of cupcakes... Cheeseballs... and lots and lots of frien...

Hello, All! I am excited to announce that my second middle grade book, TEAM GRAVY, is going to be published by Random House in the summer of 2020! Here is t...

Look at these beautiful babies! Major author achievement unlocked! I have advanced reader copies of my debut novel, Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen. I can'...

Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen has the cutest cover, and I am so excited for you to see it!

Being a Pitch Wars mentor has been so much fun the last couple of months. And I've been so busy I guess I forgot to post all about my choice, the lovely and...