Who are bookshelf edits intended for? Everyone. Editing is not just something authors do as a part of their writing process or movie directors do when producing a movie. Editing is something our culture does on a regular basis, perhaps without even realizing. Have you cleaned out the fridge recently? You edited the fridge. HaveContinue reading “Bookshelf Edits: Who? What? Where? When? Why? How…”
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Get to Know Me (Round 4)
It’s Been A Minute
Life got a bit busy and something had to give. I figured the social media component was better to take a break from than the actual writing portion of this children’s book endeavor. I can assure you that I am still working and wanted to give you an update of where I am at. IContinue reading “It’s Been A Minute”
“Pantser” or “Plotter”?
Are you a “pantser” or a “plotter”? I heard this idea thrown around in a podcast and found it very intriguing. A “pantser” is a writer who does not plan anything before beginning. “Pantsers,” like the saying goes, “fly by the seat of their pants.” They hear the character’s voice and just write as itContinue reading ““Pantser” or “Plotter”?”
Get to Know Me (Round 3)
Spreading Joy Through Story
When I set out to write my first picture book, my goal was to create a story that makes you happy when you read it. I had no further goal than that, so that’s what I did…at least that’s what I am trying to do. Books can do a lot of things. Books can teach,Continue reading “Spreading Joy Through Story”
Get to Know Me (Round 2)
Head Down and Chin Up
It hasn’t even been quite a week since my book was returned to me…FULL of edits. If you are looking for a way to be humbled, I can suggest writing a book you think is pretty fabulous and then passing it on for scrutiny by industry experts. Remember when a teacher would return a paper?Continue reading “Head Down and Chin Up”
Patience is a Virtue
In college I majored in elementary education and child development. One of my class assignments was to write a children’s book. I wrote about a little girl who made a dandelion crown and titled it, The Dandelion Princess. That idea sat in the recesses of my mind (approximately 15 years) until fairly recently when opportunityContinue reading “Patience is a Virtue”