Rhonda McCormack's Blog, page 18
August 22, 2013
revision pens
“Begin at the beginning," the King said, very gravely,
"and go on till you come to the end: then stop.”
~Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
Behold the revision pen.
An excellent marker of progress.
Grey for the first full read-through.
Green for the second.
Then orange for the third.
Sometimes, with so many notes in one color,
the favorite penwon't make it
"and go on till you come to the end: then stop.”
~Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
Behold the revision pen.
An excellent marker of progress.
Grey for the first full read-through.
Green for the second.
Then orange for the third.
Sometimes, with so many notes in one color,
the favorite penwon't make it
August 8, 2013
Believe that nothing is too good to be true.
-believe ...
Believe that nothing is too good to be true.
-believe book
by dan zadra & kobi yamada
-believe book
by dan zadra & kobi yamada
August 1, 2013
break's over
There are few things more satisfying than wearing through a pair of sturdy work gloves.
And for all you Creatives out there who have spent the summer hunched over work-in-progress novels, art works, screenplays, song-writing, choreography projects, gardens, recipes, scrapbooks, knitting and sewing, you know the good feelings behind exhausting the creative muscle. I hope it's been a
And for all you Creatives out there who have spent the summer hunched over work-in-progress novels, art works, screenplays, song-writing, choreography projects, gardens, recipes, scrapbooks, knitting and sewing, you know the good feelings behind exhausting the creative muscle. I hope it's been a
June 25, 2013
summer break
The writes blogwill bewithoutnew postsfor the month of July
while other writingand arting projectsget full attention.
Please note:
A 5-day Kindle giveaway of wildflowers will begin on Wed July 10 and run through Sun July 14. Link will be added once giveaway begins.
Also:
In the fallthe fRead Projectwill be working with book clubs who would like to receivewildflowers
while other writingand arting projectsget full attention.
Please note:
A 5-day Kindle giveaway of wildflowers will begin on Wed July 10 and run through Sun July 14. Link will be added once giveaway begins.
Also:
In the fallthe fRead Projectwill be working with book clubs who would like to receivewildflowers
June 11, 2013
read, write, repeat
Interested in children's literature?
Looking for a summer project?
Do you need some inspiration?
Well, whether you're a beginning writer or illustrator or a veteran, why not consider stepping into a new experience or hunkering down for some good old-fashioned learning this summer?
Maybe dedicating time to reading would free your blocks and open your mind. Provide you with the feelings
Looking for a summer project?
Do you need some inspiration?
Well, whether you're a beginning writer or illustrator or a veteran, why not consider stepping into a new experience or hunkering down for some good old-fashioned learning this summer?
Maybe dedicating time to reading would free your blocks and open your mind. Provide you with the feelings
May 30, 2013
A Giveaway Starts Today
Writing friend and...
A Giveaway Starts Today
Writing friend and fellow blogger Savannah Hendricks reached out to me recently with the idea of hosting a book giveaway on her blog, The Seashells of Life. Up for grabs is a signed copy of wildflowers, and commenters have until Thursday June 6 to enter to win.
Ms. Hendricks also decided to toss a few interview questions my way, and I happily provided answers
Writing friend and fellow blogger Savannah Hendricks reached out to me recently with the idea of hosting a book giveaway on her blog, The Seashells of Life. Up for grabs is a signed copy of wildflowers, and commenters have until Thursday June 6 to enter to win.
Ms. Hendricks also decided to toss a few interview questions my way, and I happily provided answers
May 23, 2013
giving ideas for moore
In the Midwest, tornadoes become a common side effect of spring and summer. When the ingredients are all there, the clouds fold in on themselves, a backwards undulation of smooth deep grays tinged with a yellowness, which is all that's left of the earlier sunshine. One of the tricks of this weather occurrence, though, is the way it can leave parts of the sky open and free. Still, the
May 18, 2013
The fRead Project hosts a Free Reads Weekend
...
The fRead Project hosts a Free Reads Weekend
In honor of the Graduating Classes of 2013,
Wildflowers is free on Kindle
today and tomorrow.
Congratulations Grads!
We're only inches away from summer. Here's what's doing around the Writes blog and studio:
Posts for the Writes blog will continue into the summer, though in vacation style. At some point in the near future,
In honor of the Graduating Classes of 2013,
Wildflowers is free on Kindle
today and tomorrow.
Congratulations Grads!
We're only inches away from summer. Here's what's doing around the Writes blog and studio:
Posts for the Writes blog will continue into the summer, though in vacation style. At some point in the near future,
May 5, 2013
what's doing?
Summer is fast approaching, and if y...
what's doing?
Summer is fast approaching, and if you're looking for titles to add to your summer vacation reading list, consider using Goodreads or Kindle's Lending Library as resources to find ideas.
Goodreads organizes books in a variety of ways (genre, popular lists, and giveaways are a few) and Kindle's Lending Library offers free eBook downloads when you sign up with Amazon Prime.
Summer is fast approaching, and if you're looking for titles to add to your summer vacation reading list, consider using Goodreads or Kindle's Lending Library as resources to find ideas.
Goodreads organizes books in a variety of ways (genre, popular lists, and giveaways are a few) and Kindle's Lending Library offers free eBook downloads when you sign up with Amazon Prime.
what's doing?
Summer is fast approaching, and if you...
what's doing?
Summer is fast approaching, and if you're looking for titles to add to your summer vacation reading list, consider using Goodreads or Kindle's Lending Library as resources to find ideas.
Goodreads organizes books in a variety of ways (genre, popular lists, and giveaways are a few) and Kindle's Lending Library offers free eBook downloads when you sign up with Amazon Prime.
Summer is fast approaching, and if you're looking for titles to add to your summer vacation reading list, consider using Goodreads or Kindle's Lending Library as resources to find ideas.
Goodreads organizes books in a variety of ways (genre, popular lists, and giveaways are a few) and Kindle's Lending Library offers free eBook downloads when you sign up with Amazon Prime.
