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E.C. Kraeft
Hi Pamie,
Thank you for your question. My book takes place in a fantasy world of elves so I didn't have to think about any cultural differences. Except for certain expressions and idioms, the books are closely translated.
I chose to have my book translated into Spanish because there is a need for 2nd grade/3rd grade Spanish titles in my 2nd grade classroom (in the U.S.A.). I wanted to be part of creating more titles that all my students can connect to and enjoy.
Thank you for your question. My book takes place in a fantasy world of elves so I didn't have to think about any cultural differences. Except for certain expressions and idioms, the books are closely translated.
I chose to have my book translated into Spanish because there is a need for 2nd grade/3rd grade Spanish titles in my 2nd grade classroom (in the U.S.A.). I wanted to be part of creating more titles that all my students can connect to and enjoy.
E.C. Kraeft
I was talking with my niece about my childhood dollhouse. And the more we talked, the more the ideas for Elf Kingdoms began forming in my head.
E.C. Kraeft
I daydream...a lot. I take what I'm doing and learning in a day and I try to make a story out of it. I get so much joy out of creating stories that I consider daydreaming one of my best hobbies.
E.C. Kraeft
I am working on a monster truck series for 2nd and 3rd graders.
E.C. Kraeft
That it is okay to change your mind. It is okay to change what you least like about your writing and what you most love about your writing. If you allow your writing to change and to grow, then you will be surprised at the results.
E.C. Kraeft
Whenever I write something that makes me proud...my heart races, my smile brightens, and the day becomes great. I can only connect it to a soccer player that scores a goal or a student who gets an A on an assignment.
E.C. Kraeft
I try to write every day. Yet, that doesn't mean that my day's writing is going to be something I keep or something that makes me proud. So before I sit down, I tell myself that it is okay if I don't create my best. Just try. Just keep writing. It takes the pressure off.
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