Daniel Ingram-Brown's Blog, page 8
November 12, 2012
Originally posted on Daniel Ingram-Brown:Perhaps the most...
Originally posted on Daniel Ingram-Brown:
Perhaps the most obvious one is enjoying reading children’s literature yourself. Personally I love kid’s books! Because of this, I’m not really writing for children (although, of course, you do keep your audience in mind, especially in the later drafts) I’m just writing the sort of stories I love to…
Perhaps the most obvious one is enjoying reading children’s literature yourself. Personally I love kid’s books! Because of this, I’m not really writing for children (although, of course, you do keep your audience in mind, especially in the later drafts) I’m just writing the sort of stories I love to…
What unique disciplines do you need when writing for children?
Reblogged from Daniel Ingram-Brown: Perhaps the most obvious one is enjoying reading children’s literature yourself. Personally I love kid’s books! Because of this, I’m not really writing for children (although, of course, you do keep your audience in mind, especially in the later drafts) I’m just writing the sort of stories I love to read. …
Shadow Stealer Characters: Knot
Reblogged from Daniel Ingram-Brown: “Knot lumbered through the marsh. He was a mountain of a man, with slabs for feet and a boulder head. He had known the old crone all his miserable life. The old woman had nursed him from birth and in return he had served her, acting as her mule and muscle man.”
Originally posted on Daniel Ingram-Brown: (…and do you in...
Originally posted on Daniel Ingram-Brown:
(…and do you intentionally collaborate with anyone in putting together the plot and its redrafts?) This question has made me think a lot! In terms of muses and influences, I’m not sure I’m particularly planned. Some people consume thier culture with precision, knowing exactly what ‘their thing’ is and following all…
(…and do you intentionally collaborate with anyone in putting together the plot and its redrafts?) This question has made me think a lot! In terms of muses and influences, I’m not sure I’m particularly planned. Some people consume thier culture with precision, knowing exactly what ‘their thing’ is and following all…
Originally posted on Daniel Ingram-Brown:(…and do you int...
Originally posted on Daniel Ingram-Brown:
(…and do you intentionally collaborate with anyone in putting together the plot and its redrafts?) This question has made me think a lot! In terms of muses and influences, I’m not sure I’m particularly planned. Some people consume thier culture with precision, knowing exactly what ‘their thing’ is and following all…
(…and do you intentionally collaborate with anyone in putting together the plot and its redrafts?) This question has made me think a lot! In terms of muses and influences, I’m not sure I’m particularly planned. Some people consume thier culture with precision, knowing exactly what ‘their thing’ is and following all…
Who are your favourite muses and influences...
Reblogged from Daniel Ingram-Brown: (…and do you intentionally collaborate with anyone in putting together the plot and its redrafts?) This question has made me think a lot! In terms of muses and influences, I’m not sure I’m particularly planned. Some people consume thier culture with precision, knowing exactly what ‘their thing’ is and following all the …
Originally posted on Daniel Ingram-Brown: Yes, but not ye...
Originally posted on Daniel Ingram-Brown:
Yes, but not yet. At the moment I need to focus on writing for children and become known for doing so. Audiences (and publishers) like to know what to expect, and to change to quickly would confuse things. In some ways that’s a pragmatic decision about building a recognisable ‘brand’,…
Yes, but not yet. At the moment I need to focus on writing for children and become known for doing so. Audiences (and publishers) like to know what to expect, and to change to quickly would confuse things. In some ways that’s a pragmatic decision about building a recognisable ‘brand’,…
Originally posted on Daniel Ingram-Brown:Yes, but not yet...
Originally posted on Daniel Ingram-Brown:
Yes, but not yet. At the moment I need to focus on writing for children and become known for doing so. Audiences (and publishers) like to know what to expect, and to change to quickly would confuse things. In some ways that’s a pragmatic decision about building a recognisable ‘brand’,…
Yes, but not yet. At the moment I need to focus on writing for children and become known for doing so. Audiences (and publishers) like to know what to expect, and to change to quickly would confuse things. In some ways that’s a pragmatic decision about building a recognisable ‘brand’,…
Would you ever consider writing a book aimed entirely at adults?
Reblogged from Daniel Ingram-Brown: Yes, but not yet. At the moment I need to focus on writing for children and become known for doing so. Audiences (and publishers) like to know what to expect, and to change to quickly would confuse things. In some ways that’s a pragmatic decision about building a recognisable ‘brand’, but …
Originally posted on Good question! Sometimes, as with Mr...
Originally posted on Good question! Sometimes, as with Mr Bumbler or Grizelda, it’s just because I like the sound of the name and I think it fits the character. Mostly though there’s some meaning behind my characters’ names. As Rise of the Shadow Stealers is a story about stories and story characters, some…
