Sue Bradford Edwards's Blog, page 25

Does My Story Have a Narrator?

I have to admit that I hadn’t really thought about narrators in general or in my current work-in-progress until I saw this cartoon. I laughed really hard at this because when I hear talk of a narrator I always thing of the narrator in the Winnie-the-Pooh cartoons. I know that my story does NOT have … Continue reading Does My Story Have a Narrator? →

Book Design: One Reason I Hesitate to Self-Publish

I am currently reading Elements of Genius: Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Death Ray. It is about a young genius who ends up at a school for geniuses. Sound a little Potter-esque? Maybe. But there are a lot of differences too so I’m okay with it. She adores her mother and there are only seven … Continue reading Book Design: One Reason I Hesitate to Self-Publish →

Self-Publishing Niche Books

Are you someone who is thinking about self-publishing? Check out this Youtube video where Marella Sands interviews illustrator Cat Owens about her book NOT LOST: SUSIE THE DORCESTER CAT. While I’ve never self-published myself, I can see that there are times that it just makes sense. Sometimes a piece that you are working on is … Continue reading Self-Publishing Niche Books →

How Is Write Till Christmas Working?

At the beginning of October, I started participating in Write Till Christmas. My writing friend Kelly Sgroi started this program a year ago. The purpose of Write Till Christmas is t help you add to the word count of a project you’ve been meaning to get to all year. I chose an early middle grade … Continue reading How Is Write Till Christmas Working? →

Jólabókaflóð: Christmas Book Flood

I know, I know.  For some of you it is just too early to talk about Christmas.  But Thanksgiving weekend is when I start planning my Christmas book buying. That’s why I love this Icelandic tradition.  The rough translation for Jólabókaflóð is Christmas Book Flood. On Christmas Eve, people in Iceland exchange books.  Then they spend … Continue reading Jólabókaflóð: Christmas Book Flood →

Happy Thanksgiving!

To everyone who celebrates, Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have time to put up your feet and enjoy a good book. –SueBE #Thanksgiving2024

Should You Read Huckleberry Finn before James?

Recently someone on Facebook asked me if they should read THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN before they read JAMES. How would you respond to this question? For me, the books function quite well independently, but I do think that everyone who has read HUCK FINN should read JAMES. For some people who have read THE … Continue reading Should You Read Huckleberry Finn before James? →

Proof Your Work. Good Impressions Matter

Yesterday I had a book deadline. I was absolutely exhausted but I took the time to proof. Why? Because mistakes make your work look amateurish. Maybe that isn’t what my 13 year-old reader will think, but it is definitely what the editor will think. So tired though I was, I took the time to proof … Continue reading Proof Your Work. Good Impressions Matter →

Gathering Writing Ideas

A friend of mine makes silly lunch treats for her tween daughter. They got into a groove where they made up names for the various treats. She posted about it online and everyone was so enthusiastic that she is turning it into a gift book. It isn’t something she had planned but she is currently … Continue reading Gathering Writing Ideas →

How This Former Reviewer Reads a Book

Once upon a time, I could tell you exactly how many books I had started and not finished. The answer would have been one and it was written by Sigmund Freud. The professor explained that he didn’t expect us to appreciate every assigned book so we could skip one assignment/semester. I chose to read Joyce’s Ulysses so … Continue reading How This Former Reviewer Reads a Book →