I know it isn’t Monday, but I wanted to share exciting news for illustrators! Read the following blurb that appears on our regional home page of the SCBWI national website or click on this link if you are a do-it-yourself-er: http://www.scbwi.org/Regional-Chapters.aspx?R=23&sec=News&g=886 : This note is to give you a heads up on the next mentorship, which… Read more »
I’ve wanted to interview writers at all stages of their careers for this series because I find every viewpoint insightful. When I asked Ingrid Law (a writer at the top of her game) if she would be interested in participating in the discussion, her answer was a speedy, “yes.” But because she hadn’t been a formal mentor or a mentee, she wasn’t sure if… Read more »
Check out this book giveaway on Shutta Crum’s website. It’s for Katie Davis’ new book, How to Promote Your Children’s Book ( http://blog.shutta.com/2012/02/katie-davis-on-how-to-promote-your-childrens-book-and-a-book-giveaway/). Katie’s approach to promotion is unique because it is focused on what she can offer to others versus what others can do for her. Even writers who are pre-published could benefit from her tips and secrets. Why not be… Read more »
Lisa Moser, author and mentor, shares her thoughts today. Lisa is Miranda Paul’s 2012 SCBWI mentor from the great state of Wisconsin. I’m hoping to interview Miranda at the beginning and end of her mentorship to learn all about her experience. After reading Lisa’s answers below, I am sure Miranda is in for a wonderful mentorship. Check out Lisa’s thoughts… Read more »
Mindy Hardwick connected with me through my website where she found the Mentor Monday series. She told me about her experience as a mentor and I knew right away I wanted to share it with you. Her work is a perfect example of how the idea of mentorship can be expanded — with very positive results…. Read more »
I’m re-posting this great piece by Michael Hyatt who is a leadership expert. This caught my eye because sometimes we “creatives” get so caught up in creating, we forget to think about being successful. Michael shows us how to accomplish the success part, too. His website is: http://michaelhyatt.com. Ways Successful Creatives Think Differently than Unsuccessful Ones I have… Read more »
I crossed my fingers when I asked Lisa if she would consider being interviewed for this blog series. I know she’s talented, wise, and proficient – that’s obvious from her body of work in the children’s book industry — but I didn’t know where she stood on mentoring. Lisa has professionally critiqued three of my picture book manuscripts (one sold so far!)… Read more »
Have you heard about this valuable perk from SCBWI and Publisher’s Weekly? Members can subscribe to PW for $99/year ($150 discount!). I find the weekly print magazine to be very helpful if there is room in the budget for it. Here is the info:SCBWI has partnered with Publishers Weekly to offer a significant discount to our members…. Read more »
January is National Mentor Month! (Insert fanfare!) Do you know someone who could benefit from your talent and/or experience? Remember my mantra? Everyone has something to give, even if they are new to the world of children’s book writing. Let’s celebrate by visiting the official website for National Mentor Month at http://www.nationalmentoringmonth.org/about_nmm/, making a decision to mentor someone somehow, and telling… Read more »
I’ve found ANOTHER friendly and helpful person from Austin: Andy Sherrod. He’s shared his insights on being a mentor and a mentee and offers his take on editorial feedback. Andy is also a go-to guy on the issue of boys’ aliteracy. Even more information about Andy as a writer, writing coach, and public speaker can be found on his website:… Read more »
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