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Sometimes even famous writers need a random job to pay the bills. (My random jobs have included ice cream scooper, front desk assistant in a film studies department, and salesperson at the American Girl store.)
Digging these notebooks.
A literary emotional thermometer.
Once in a blue moon you’ll find a video on idiom origins.
Nova Ren Suma with a great post on why deadlines matter.
“What is important is the immediacy of the story and the point of view of the teen. YA lit speaks to the teenager, current or past, in its readers, regardless of the protagonist’s age.”
Really, was Mallory anyone’s favorite baby-sitter?
Love these literary city guides (especially the one for my personal favorite place, Charlottesville, VA).
Fear and the economy reflected in YA.
Helpful post on attending educational conferences as a writer.
Two things I love: gifs and the Fourteenery. Seeing them combined on Buzzfeed pretty much makes my year.