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Creative Process
I was recently asked what my creative process is when it comes to writing. I laughed at first because when I thought about the answer it seemed a little silly to me, the answer is I watch the episode of Everybody Loves Raymond where Deborah writes a children's book. I don't know what it is about that episode but when I watch it even if I'm not in the mood to write; it triggers something and I just have to write.
Watching that episode definitely inspires me I can't explain why, but I cannot credit everything to that episode. I remember reading a number of children's books, especially ones that were my favorite growing up. In the end I couldn't force it. If it wasn't there, it wasn't there. I'm ok with that I would rather wait until I am content and happy with my work then to rush or force something that I feel I'm settling for.
Once getting into that moment where everything is flowing I can't stop until I hit a block or I finish. Then let it sit, come back to it in a few days with fresh eyes and see how I feel about everything. This is something that I appreciate now more than I did before, something I wish I could go back and do over on some stuff but it's like they say sometimes "That's the way the cookie crumbles."
Sail away in an adventure today!
Carmela Dutra author of
The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear
facebook.com/lorenzothebear (like me!)
twitter.com/lorenzothebear @lorenzothebear
www.lorenzothebear.com
Watching that episode definitely inspires me I can't explain why, but I cannot credit everything to that episode. I remember reading a number of children's books, especially ones that were my favorite growing up. In the end I couldn't force it. If it wasn't there, it wasn't there. I'm ok with that I would rather wait until I am content and happy with my work then to rush or force something that I feel I'm settling for.
Once getting into that moment where everything is flowing I can't stop until I hit a block or I finish. Then let it sit, come back to it in a few days with fresh eyes and see how I feel about everything. This is something that I appreciate now more than I did before, something I wish I could go back and do over on some stuff but it's like they say sometimes "That's the way the cookie crumbles."
Sail away in an adventure today!
Carmela Dutra author of
The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear
facebook.com/lorenzothebear (like me!)
twitter.com/lorenzothebear @lorenzothebear
www.lorenzothebear.com
What makes a good book?
What is a good book? A book doesn’t have to win an award to be considered “good.” It doesn’t have to be a best seller or on a recommended booklist, either.
A good book is simply one a child enjoys reading. Sometimes the best books are hidden gems that you didn't even know were out there. Take a look and pick up a book, you never know what you might just find.
Sail away in an adventure today
Carmela Dutra author of
The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lorenz...
https://twitter.com/lorenzothebear
https://twitter.com/carmy4077
A good book is simply one a child enjoys reading. Sometimes the best books are hidden gems that you didn't even know were out there. Take a look and pick up a book, you never know what you might just find.
Sail away in an adventure today
Carmela Dutra author of
The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lorenz...
https://twitter.com/lorenzothebear
https://twitter.com/carmy4077
Can you encourage reading?
Encouraging children to read for pleasure is something that is easier said than done. Living in a world where there is a plethora of other leisure activities for one to chose from, you might ask: ‘How can I really accomplish what seems to be a mammoth task?’
Don’t limit how, what (within reason of course, as a parent you have to use discernment) or where they read; all kinds of reading count! Graphic novels, magazine articles, websites, and eBooks on mobile devices, they should read what they enjoy. Explore ways to have fun with reading. For example: creating books, poems, songs, puppet shows, and computer art and stories, even acting out their favourite stories. Let your child’s interests and enthusiasm inspire and guide new activities!
Set aside a time for Family Reading. Turn off the TV. Have everyone in the family choose something to read (newspaper, book, magazine etc). Showing your kids that everyone reads for enjoyment is important to helping them build a love for reading.
Have an Adventurous day!
Carmela Dutra ~ Author of the Lorenzo the Bear series.
www.LorenzotheBear.com
Facebook.com/LorenzotheBear (Like us!)
https://twitter.com/LorenzotheBear @LorenzotheBear
Don’t limit how, what (within reason of course, as a parent you have to use discernment) or where they read; all kinds of reading count! Graphic novels, magazine articles, websites, and eBooks on mobile devices, they should read what they enjoy. Explore ways to have fun with reading. For example: creating books, poems, songs, puppet shows, and computer art and stories, even acting out their favourite stories. Let your child’s interests and enthusiasm inspire and guide new activities!
Set aside a time for Family Reading. Turn off the TV. Have everyone in the family choose something to read (newspaper, book, magazine etc). Showing your kids that everyone reads for enjoyment is important to helping them build a love for reading.
Have an Adventurous day!
Carmela Dutra ~ Author of the Lorenzo the Bear series.
www.LorenzotheBear.com
Facebook.com/LorenzotheBear (Like us!)
https://twitter.com/LorenzotheBear @LorenzotheBear
Children's Book Givewaway Hop 2014
I’m proud to be participating in the Kidlit Giveaway Hop hosted by Mother Daughter Books and Youth Literature Reviews. I will be giving away two signed copies of my children's book The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear Encounter at Jellyfish Cove.
Other participants will be giving away books for children and teens, gift cards, cash and more, so hop on over and you’re sure to find something interesting. Don't miss out on this special week of reading and giveaways, so hop on over and enter to win!
Have an Adventurous day
Carmela Dutra Author of The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear.
www.lorenzothebear.com
facebook.com/lorenzothebear (Like me!)
https://twitter.com/LorenzotheBear @lorenzothebear
Other participants will be giving away books for children and teens, gift cards, cash and more, so hop on over and you’re sure to find something interesting. Don't miss out on this special week of reading and giveaways, so hop on over and enter to win!
Have an Adventurous day
Carmela Dutra Author of The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear.
www.lorenzothebear.com
facebook.com/lorenzothebear (Like me!)
https://twitter.com/LorenzotheBear @lorenzothebear
Children's Book Week Giveaway
It's almost the end of day 2 of the Children's Book Week Giveaway Hop 2014, it is so encouraging to see the excitement already being shown! This is such a wonderful opportunity to be able to share in, finding new books, meeting new people and the prizes! Don't miss out on this special week, it only comes around once a year.
So don't be shy! Hop on over and check out all there is being given away. It's still early and there is plenty to sign up for, check it out! http://www.linkytools.com/wordpress_l...
Be sure to enter for a chance to win a signed copy of The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear Encounter at Jellyfish Cove! http://www.lorenzothebear.com/book-gi...
Have an Adventurous day!
Carmela Dutra Author of The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear
Facebook.com/LorenzotheBear (Like me!)
https://twitter.com/LorenzotheBear
www.LorenzotheBear.com
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
So don't be shy! Hop on over and check out all there is being given away. It's still early and there is plenty to sign up for, check it out! http://www.linkytools.com/wordpress_l...
Be sure to enter for a chance to win a signed copy of The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear Encounter at Jellyfish Cove! http://www.lorenzothebear.com/book-gi...
Have an Adventurous day!
Carmela Dutra Author of The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear
Facebook.com/LorenzotheBear (Like me!)
https://twitter.com/LorenzotheBear
www.LorenzotheBear.com
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
My creation date!
Today is the creation date for Lorenzo the Bear! It was Four years ago today, that I watched an episode of Everybody Loves Raymond. It was the one where Deborah writes a children's book. This was my muse so to speak.
My niece and nephew had been asking for me to write and draw them something, but I has been a little brain locked. After watching that episode the idea was sparked for a book about a bear I had as a child named Lorenzo. Four years later here I am a published book!
In those these four years I've taken a few other adventures, made some new friends, and foes. Keep your eyes open, my next adventure will be out soon...
*Hint* It has to do with Bees, and an Angry Hornet taking over the honey supply...
Have an Adventurous Day!
Carmela Dutra Author of The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear
Facebook.com/LorenzotheBear (Like me!)
https://twitter.com/LorenzotheBear
www.LorenzotheBear.com
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
http://www.amazon.com/Carmela-Dutra/e...
My niece and nephew had been asking for me to write and draw them something, but I has been a little brain locked. After watching that episode the idea was sparked for a book about a bear I had as a child named Lorenzo. Four years later here I am a published book!
In those these four years I've taken a few other adventures, made some new friends, and foes. Keep your eyes open, my next adventure will be out soon...
*Hint* It has to do with Bees, and an Angry Hornet taking over the honey supply...
Have an Adventurous Day!
Carmela Dutra Author of The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear
Facebook.com/LorenzotheBear (Like me!)
https://twitter.com/LorenzotheBear
www.LorenzotheBear.com
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
http://www.amazon.com/Carmela-Dutra/e...
3 days left for Children's Book Givewaway
Just a quick little post to remind everyone there are only 3 days left to enter the giveaways being offered during Children's Book Week. Don't miss out on your chance to win free children's books, gift cards etc. Check out all the giveaways being offered at
http://www.lorenzothebear.com/book-gi...
Have an Adventurous day!
Carmela Dutra Author of
The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear
facebook.com/lorenzothebear (like me!)
twitter.com/Lorenzothebear @Lorenzothebear
http://www.lorenzothebear.com/book-gi...
Have an Adventurous day!
Carmela Dutra Author of
The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear
facebook.com/lorenzothebear (like me!)
twitter.com/Lorenzothebear @Lorenzothebear
99cent Book Sale!
It's finally here!! You can download a copy of The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear Encounter at Jellyfish Cove to you kindle or tablet for just 99cents! Normally it costs $3.99 If you are an Amazon Prime member then it's free!
If want a cute chubby brown bear full of moxie, then Lorenzo is the bear for you. So hop on over and check it out! goo.gl/5blofh
Carmela Dutra
Author of The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear
www.LorenzotheBear.com
Faceboo.com/LorenzotheBear (like me!)
Twitter.com/LorenzotheBear @LorenzotheBear
If want a cute chubby brown bear full of moxie, then Lorenzo is the bear for you. So hop on over and check it out! goo.gl/5blofh
Carmela Dutra
Author of The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear
www.LorenzotheBear.com
Faceboo.com/LorenzotheBear (like me!)
Twitter.com/LorenzotheBear @LorenzotheBear
Last day of Children's Book Week
Today is the LAST DAY of the 2014 Children's Book Week Giveaway Hop! Which means, today is also your last chance to enter for a signed copy of The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear Encounter at Jellyfish Cove. Don't miss out! Hop on over and check it out! Don't forget to enter, today will be over before you know it!
Visit http://www.lorenzothebear.com/book-gi... for details on how to enter.
Sail away in an Adventure today!
Carmela Dutra
Author of The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear Encounter at Jellyfish Cove
www.lorenzothebear.com
facebook.com/lorenzothebear (like me!)
twitter.com/lorenzothebear
Visit http://www.lorenzothebear.com/book-gi... for details on how to enter.
Sail away in an Adventure today!
Carmela Dutra
Author of The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear Encounter at Jellyfish Cove
www.lorenzothebear.com
facebook.com/lorenzothebear (like me!)
twitter.com/lorenzothebear
summer time reading
Summer is just around the corner! I cannot believe it! Where has the year gone !? What comes to mind when you think about summer with your children? Swimming? Barbecues? Family Vacation? This year, why not make sharing books part of your family’s summer fun?
I know what you're thinking: "summer is a time for play, imagination, rest and relaxing. I'm not going to make my kids read when they are supposed to be on vacation enjoying themselves." Most of that is true! Summer is a time to jump and skip about.
There is a commercial that I have seen many times for a learning center, in the commercial there is a boy who has just gone swimming and starts shaking water out of his ear. Well more than just water comes out! You see visual images of everything he’s learned falling out of his ear from mathematics, to social studies. While this is a little farfetched to believe that what your child learned in school will fall out of his or her ears after swimming, the point remains the same. When you don’t practice what you learned, you lose it! So, how can you keep your child from forgetting what they have read or learned throughout this past school year?
Studies have proven that that children of all ages need to be read to or to read by themselves and to talk about books over the summer. When you read or talk to your young child about books, they develop important language skills, understandings about books and print, and knowledge about how stories are constructed that will help them to become a strong reader and writer. Your school-aged child’s summer reading and book discussions will help them maintain their reading skills, improve their reading fluency, and learn new vocabulary and concepts. Reading will NOT keep your child from forgetting all they learned. BUT, it will help, A LOT! Most importantly, when parents and children enjoy summer reading together, children develop a love of books and reading that lasts a lifetime.
Again I know what you are thinking: “This is great! In theory! How can this accomplished? I work, they have summer activities, how or where can we find the time?” Here are three ways to do so:
Set aside a consistent time each day for reading. Depending on your family’s schedule, reading time might be in the morning, afternoon or before bed. Whatever time you choose, stick to it, but also remember that flexibility around trips and special family events is OK. Connect read-aloud choices to summer activities. When you read and discuss books about things your child has experienced, you help them extend their understanding of experiences. Take books along on outings. Pack books in your beach bag or picnic basket, and bring a stack on long car rides. You and your child can enjoy books together anywhere you go this summer.
Just as true with anything you do in life, where there’s a will, there’s a way! If you want your children to read this summer, it will happen! I wish you all the best summer yet!
Have an Adventurous summer!
Carmela Dutra
Author of: The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear Encounter at Jellyfish Cove
www.lorenzothebear.com
facebook.com/lorenzothebear (like me!!)
twitter.com/lorenzothebear
@lorenzothebear
I know what you're thinking: "summer is a time for play, imagination, rest and relaxing. I'm not going to make my kids read when they are supposed to be on vacation enjoying themselves." Most of that is true! Summer is a time to jump and skip about.
There is a commercial that I have seen many times for a learning center, in the commercial there is a boy who has just gone swimming and starts shaking water out of his ear. Well more than just water comes out! You see visual images of everything he’s learned falling out of his ear from mathematics, to social studies. While this is a little farfetched to believe that what your child learned in school will fall out of his or her ears after swimming, the point remains the same. When you don’t practice what you learned, you lose it! So, how can you keep your child from forgetting what they have read or learned throughout this past school year?
Studies have proven that that children of all ages need to be read to or to read by themselves and to talk about books over the summer. When you read or talk to your young child about books, they develop important language skills, understandings about books and print, and knowledge about how stories are constructed that will help them to become a strong reader and writer. Your school-aged child’s summer reading and book discussions will help them maintain their reading skills, improve their reading fluency, and learn new vocabulary and concepts. Reading will NOT keep your child from forgetting all they learned. BUT, it will help, A LOT! Most importantly, when parents and children enjoy summer reading together, children develop a love of books and reading that lasts a lifetime.
Again I know what you are thinking: “This is great! In theory! How can this accomplished? I work, they have summer activities, how or where can we find the time?” Here are three ways to do so:
Set aside a consistent time each day for reading. Depending on your family’s schedule, reading time might be in the morning, afternoon or before bed. Whatever time you choose, stick to it, but also remember that flexibility around trips and special family events is OK. Connect read-aloud choices to summer activities. When you read and discuss books about things your child has experienced, you help them extend their understanding of experiences. Take books along on outings. Pack books in your beach bag or picnic basket, and bring a stack on long car rides. You and your child can enjoy books together anywhere you go this summer.
Just as true with anything you do in life, where there’s a will, there’s a way! If you want your children to read this summer, it will happen! I wish you all the best summer yet!
Have an Adventurous summer!
Carmela Dutra
Author of: The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear Encounter at Jellyfish Cove
www.lorenzothebear.com
facebook.com/lorenzothebear (like me!!)
twitter.com/lorenzothebear
@lorenzothebear
