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January 10, 2018
What Does It Take to Be a Successful Writer
What does it take to be a successful writer? I don’t mean what does it take to publish. I mean what does it take to be a Name. That is something I started thinking about this morning when I saw a comment a reader – ok, my mother-in-law – made on my Facebook author page. […]
January 4, 2018
National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature: Jacqueline Woodson
Did you know that each year the Library of Congress appoints one writer as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature? Last year, the Ambassador was graphic novelist Gene Yuen Lang. He worked to encourage young readers to read beyond their comfort zone. This year’s Ambassador is Jacqueline Woodson. Woodson is the author of […]
January 3, 2018
Critique Group: One Way to Keep Your Writing in Perspective
Yesterday I had a critique group meeting. I almost didn’t bring my manuscript because I just wasn’t thrilled with it. The funny thing? They really like it. They laughed at the funny parts. They loved that my main character was into science. And one person pointed out that the setting really came alive. Not to […]
January 2, 2018
Rewriting: Getting Back into the Project
My first big writing job for the year will be doing a rewrite on a middle grade novel. The first couple of chapters will be pretty easy comparatively. They were written when I still thought it was a chapter book and didn’t realize it was early middle grade. When I realized the mistake that I […]
January 1, 2018
Your Yearly Word: A Single Word to Inspire You
Margo Dill, one of my writing friends, has faced a grim reality where resolutions are concerned. She doesn’t keep them. For the past several years, instead of setting resolutions, she chooses a word for the year. Throughout the year, she works to focus her efforts around that one word. In 2017, she chose peace. This year […]
December 31, 2017
Happy New Year
Happy New Year! I hope you have some fun plans for New Years Day. As I write this, it is New Year’s Eve. We got up to water standing in the dishwasher and kitchen sink. At least the bathrooms are still draining but my husband is working at clearing the drain pipe. Actually he’s working […]
December 28, 2017
Storystorm 2018: Idea Generation
Start 2018 with a batch of new story ideas by taking part in Storystorm. At one point in time, this program, organized by author Tara Lazar, was known as PiBoIdMo (Picture Book Idea Month) and took place in November. But Tara wanted to expand it beyond picture books. Now all types of children’s writers participate. […]
December 27, 2017
Research: An Opportunity to Set the Record Straight
Tuesday morning I was reading through various articles when I came across a piece on flaws in the traditional nativity narrative. In short, looking at the original text and knowing a thing or two about the local culture allows contemporary translators and scholars to straighten out a few kinks concerning where the baby would have […]
December 25, 2017
Women of NASA
What do you get for Christmas when you’re a good children’s writer? Fortunately, I live among people who know me well. My husband gave me the Women of NASA Lego set. I’ve wanted this one ever since it was first announced. I wrote about all but one of these women. My niece gave me bookends […]
December 21, 2017
Merry Christmas!
I’m going to be taking a few days off for Christmas. Between his family, my family, and our family, we are celebrating tonight, Sunday and Monday. And that doesn’t even include get togethers with friends. Take some time and recharge your creative batteries. Get out there and interact and gather the inspiration you need for […]
