I’m recommending Inbound Marketing by Brian Halligan and Dharmesh Shah as a must-read for anyone with a website. The book helps you understand how to get readers to your website using Google, blogs, and other social media. It’s written in readible language so non-techies like me can easily grasp the concepts and put them to use immediately. Read,… Read more »
Don’t miss this opportunity for a free substantial edit of your MG or YA manuscript by a true professional in the children’s book world. Freelance editor and writer, Deborah Halverson, is holding a contest for the edit. Even if you don’t have a manuscript ready to send by January 31st, sign up for the feeds from her incredibly helpful blog at http://dear-editor.com/. Here… Read more »
Dear Sydney,I’m glad you enjoyed my presentation. I enjoyed being in your class. Except for when that boy decided to take the tarantula out of the terrarium and put it on Josie’s desk. I must say her screaming was a little distracting… “Handling the wait” is the hardest part of being a writer. Really. It can be very… Read more »
Over the Thanksgiving vacation, many people traveled great distances to visit family and friends. They wined and dined and reminisced about old times. But not me. Nope. I traveled right up to my office (OK, after a little yummy dinner and a very small glass of Kendall Jackson chardonnay) to Revisionland. In case you aren’t familiar with this place, it’s an… Read more »
“There are no rules here. We’re trying to accomplish something.” — Thomas Edison I ran across this quote today and boy, was it timely. It was just the slap in the face I needed when writing the first draft of a new story…
I so enjoyed meeting the 4th graders at Superior Hills Elementary School. They were respectful listeners and thoughtful contributors to our conversation about writing, reading, and animal adaptations in the winter. Thanks for the opportunity to spend time in your school. Remember, if you can think, you can write!
I wanted to acknowledge everyone who has taken the time to read and comment on my midgrade historical novel manuscript, EXILE. Their insights have been crucial to the development of this story. A special thank you goes to Oscar A. del Junco for his thorough review and Spanish language corrections. I’ve been blessed with several readers in the Pedro… Read more »
Networking Day: Saturday, February 26, 2011 details to be announced. Will be held in Marquette or Houghton. Spring Conference: Saturday, May 14, 2011. A full day of speakers and workshops with an emphasis on the craft of writing. More details forthcoming on the SCBWI-MI website, http://kidsbooklink.org/.
True to the organizers’ word, it was a magical weekend. Despite Marquette being eight hours north of everything, the drive is always worth it the moment I arrive. The speakers, critiques, friends new and old, plus a little time to think only of writing and children’s books, all contribute to a successful weekend. Plus, it isn’t every day a person wins a… Read more »
Just firmed up a visit schedule with the 4th grade classes at Superior Hills Elementary School in Marquette, MI. Hello Mrs. S. Anderson’s class, Mrs. J. Anderson’s class, and Mrs. Menhennick’s class! I’ll see you the last week in October. Since we are heading into our chilly seasons, we’ll talk about writing and my story of how animals… Read more »
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