Debbie Ridpath Ohi's Blog, page 149
August 2, 2010
A Brief (And Somewhat Stunned) Post From The SCBWI Conference In L.A.
The image above was one of the pieces in my portfolio, and was displayed on the screen at the Golden Kites Luncheon, when the award winners were announced.
I'm writing this from a hotel room in the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in L.A., where I'm attending the SCBWI Summer Conference. It's been a FANTASTIC conference. I dare anyone to come to this event and not leave super-inspired, armed with new knowledge about the craft and business of writing. I've been taking all my notes on my iPad.
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July 19, 2010
Wordcount Challenge Check-In: 250, 500, 1000 Words/Day
Haven't heard of the Inkygirl Wordcount Challenge? The goal of this challenge is to help provide goal-oriented inspiration, with flexibility to avoid giving up in frustration. Please click on any of the buttons above for more info.
I'm going to the SCBWI Conference in L.A., so likely won't be posting an update until after I get back in early August.
So how did you all do this past week? Good luck with your writing, all!
July 18, 2010
Will Write For Chocolate has been updated
Click inage above to see the new strip.
July 17, 2010
Countdown to the SCBWI Convention
I lack the time to do a SCBWI countdown comic for this year, but here are the comics I did for last year's conference:
July 16, 2010
How NOT To Approach An Editor At A Writers' Conference
Above video is from Lee Wind's YouTube channel. The editor? Arthur Levine of Arthur Levine Books. The author? Paula Yoo. :-D
Speaking of writers' conferences, I'm off to L.A. soon for the SCBWI Summer Conference! SO looking forward to this. This year, I'll be rooming with my friend Beckett Gladney. Beckett's a wonderful illustrator and crafty Esty-ite.
Yay, only two weeks to go!
July 15, 2010
July 14, 2010
Writer's Guide To Twitter updated
Believe it or not, I think I've finally moved over most of the old site. Most recently revamped: The Writer's Guide To Twitter. I'll be gradually adding to this FAQ, so if you think of any questions you'd like me to answer or research, please let me know!
July 13, 2010
Blog highlight: Rachelle Gardner's Rants & Ramblings
If you're not already following Rachelle Gardner's blog, you should go add her site to your RSS feed RIGHT NOW.
Not only is her blog a great glimpse into how a literary agent operates, but Rachelle's site is packed with fantastic advice for writers.
July 12, 2010
Golden Marmot Winner: SlushPile Hell
Hopefully, reading through SlushPile Hell will help new writers avoid making the same mistakes as the ones made in queries to this crusty lit agent. You can also find SlushPile Hell on Twitter at @SlushPileHell.
I'm resurrecting my Golden Marmot Awards because I keep coming across sites and tweets that, while they may be a tad too cynical or crusty to be considering Inspiring To Writers, still make me laugh.
Sadly, I wasn't able to import the previous winners when I moved to Squarespace, so ...
