The first morning of the Summer 2010 SCBWI Conference, participants were given the opportunity to listen to not one, but two great keynote sessions. The first with Jon Scieska, and the second with M.T. Anderson. Talk about getting the conference …
Keep It Fun
A quick post for a quick thought this morning: I’m finding the less importance I assign to the thing I’m working on, whether it’s writing or art or a craft with the kids, the easier it is. And the more …
Writing Quotes
I’m spending a lot of time at my desk right now. This is good. It means I’m working. It means I’m writing. Strewn about me as I type are pencils and papers and stacked up notebooks and an empty box of Frango double chocolates and two plastic army men belonging to my kiddo.
Writing in the Present
Sometimes I get overwhelmed by just the idea of writing a novel. How many words?! Honestly, I get spooked writing a short story that’s more than 10,000 words. Ask my writers group. They’ll tell you. My fear comes from not …
Fighting the Yousuck Monster
So I’m working on some projects right now, and as usual, I have to keep the Yousuck Monster at bay. You know, the one that sits on my head and tells me over and over how awful my writing is and how I’ll never make it and I should just give up now.