Yes the round up is up early!
It’s a small one because I’m a
bit busy at the moment. Friday is the first day of our National Conference of
Children’s Writers and Illustrators, which has been eighteen months in the
planning. We are like ducks, looking like we have it together on top and
paddling furiously below the surface!
In News this week, best selling children’s author Cornelia Funke parted ways with her publisher over a disagreement in editing. She is
going to self publish the last book in her best selling series.
Two weeks ago I wrote about the Nielson kids book summit and
the angry responses from writers about some panelists comments. Porter breaks down what happened, what went wrong and why people should just get their facts right before screaming all over Twitter. Very Good Advice!
Joanna Penn has a fabulous interview with James Scott Bell
on his latest writing craft book. He talks about his daily goals, writing discipline and the joy of writing. It’s a must listen/read.
Writers at all stages of their careers will understand the
struggling writer syndrome. Writers Digest has an article with four pieces of advice to take to heart.
In The Craft Section,
Seven dialogue basics- Jody Hedlund
Hidden enablers that make your story work.-Roz Morris on her
Venice Masterclass. (Bookmark)
What is Theme? (Bookmark)
In The Marketing Section,
The risks of offering a freebie- Jami Gold
To Finish,
Creativity... We all have it but how do we use it? Seven of the worst tropes about creativity from Jon Westenburg. This is an interesting
read over a beverage of your choice…
And in Karma Land… Ted Dawe's banned book has been picked up by a US publisher.
And in Karma Land… Ted Dawe's banned book has been picked up by a US publisher.
I’m off to do last minute organising for Tinderbox2015. See
you all on the other side!
Maureen
@craicer
2 comments:
Have a terrific event! The amount of work these things require is amazing, and writers enjoying it are lucky to have you. Once it is over, treat yourself to some yummy chocolate and wine, then fall into a well-deserved sleep coma! :)
Thanks Angela, I will follow your advice to the letter!!
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