Debbie Ridpath Ohi's Blog, page 178
September 27, 2009
Fox Writers
From the Inkygirl archives:
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September 26, 2009
Interview with Elizabeth O. Dulemba, author/illustrator of SOAP, SOAP, SOAP
Read on to find out more about Elizabeth, her creative process and new book, and advice for hopeful children's book writers/illustrators…
Elizabeth O. Dulemba is an award winning children's book author and illustrator. Her first picture book, The Prince's Diary, was named No. 1 2006 Valentine's Day Pick by Book Sense, and her bilingual Paco and [...:]
Elizabeth O. Dulemba is an award winning children's book author and illustrator. Her first picture book, The Prince's Diary, was named No. 1 2006 Valentine's Day Pick by Book Sense, and her bilingual Paco and [...:]
September 24, 2009
NaNoWriMo Poll
Not sure if you remember, but I volunteered daily NaNoWriMo cartoons a few years back. The NaNoWriMo site hasn't needed my cartoons in recent years but I figured I could post some on Inkygirl during November anyway. I plan on participating (AND FINISHING, darnit) this year, so I'm sure I'll have no shortage of raw [...:]
In honour of National Punctuation Day
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September 22, 2009
Blog highlight: Just The Facts, Ma'am
Just added this blog for children's writers to my Google Reader feed. Laurie Wallmark's description of her blog:
We children's book writers are busy people. If we spend all our time following blogs, message boards, twitters, websites, and the like, we won't have any time to write. This blog is a source of quick news [...:]
We children's book writers are busy people. If we spend all our time following blogs, message boards, twitters, websites, and the like, we won't have any time to write. This blog is a source of quick news [...:]
September 21, 2009
Podcasts for writers: Litopia
I've just discovered (through PublishingSpy's Twitter feed) Litopia Podcasts For Writers. From their About page:
Our shows are produced by Litopia Writers' Colony, one of the Internet's oldest communities for writers. We aim to inform, provoke, occasionally terrify… but mostly – we want to entertain you! "Intelligent entertainment" would be a good way to [...:]
Our shows are produced by Litopia Writers' Colony, one of the Internet's oldest communities for writers. We aim to inform, provoke, occasionally terrify… but mostly – we want to entertain you! "Intelligent entertainment" would be a good way to [...:]
September 18, 2009
Twitter Guide For Writers: Part 3 (ReTweeting & ReTweeting Etiquette)
(Updated September 19, 2009)
Many writers new to Twitter greatly underestimate the value that retweeting can add to their Twitter feeds, providing useful information for their followers, building their personal brands, increasing future traffic, and helping them connect with others in the publishing industry. They also underestimate how much bad retweeting can hurt their personal brands.
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Many writers new to Twitter greatly underestimate the value that retweeting can add to their Twitter feeds, providing useful information for their followers, building their personal brands, increasing future traffic, and helping them connect with others in the publishing industry. They also underestimate how much bad retweeting can hurt their personal brands.
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Charlotte Zolotow anecdote
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Thanks to Crescent Dragonwagon for posting in response to my Chinese fortune cookie cartoon:
My mother is Charlotte Zolotow. Though now 94 and long retired, she was a well-known children's book writer and renowned editor. She told me that once when she was hospitalized for surgery, she was [...:]
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Thanks to Crescent Dragonwagon for posting in response to my Chinese fortune cookie cartoon:
My mother is Charlotte Zolotow. Though now 94 and long retired, she was a well-known children's book writer and renowned editor. She told me that once when she was hospitalized for surgery, she was [...:]
Get Known Before The Book Deal with Christina Katz
Most marketing sites and books focus on how to promote yourself after your book is published. Many writers figure they don't have to worry about promotion until they get the book deal. What they don't realize is the fact that having a good platform can help you get that contract.
Get Known Before The Book Deal: [...:]
Get Known Before The Book Deal: [...:]
QueryTracker.net: organize & track queries to agents
QueryTracker.net is helpful for any writer who is in the process of seeking an agent. The site has over 1200 literary agents listed and according to stats on the site, has already helped 183 writers find agents. You can find stats and other info about different agents, plus organize and track your query letters.
