I created this document last year to help new critique groups, organized through our local SCBWI chapter. Interest in our critique groups is exploding, so it seems appropriate to post this again. Critique with the sandwich method. Positive comments at the beginning. Positive comments at the end. Meaty feedback in the middle. Beware of overpowering… Read more »
Wow! That’s pretty much how everyone summed up the 2011 Austin SCBWI conference. My only regret was that I couldn’t clone myself, allowing me to attend every session with our amazing presenters. Unfortunately, this post will only address the sessions I was able to attend. Featured presenter, Arthur Levine, head of his own Scholastic imprint… Read more »
Writers conferences can be fantastic for writers of all experience levels. A little pre-conference planning is a great idea. Most importantly, consider your choice of conferences carefully. Some are geared more toward craft while others focus on the business and marketing side. The best choice for you will depend on where you are in your… Read more »
Jeanette Larson, Mark G. Mitchell, Julie Lake Chris Barton, Tricia Hoover, Jessica Lee Anderson, Donna Bowman Bratton Found only in the Americas, hummingbirds weigh no more than two sheets of paper, yet they have held the the fascination of people for centuries. HUMMINGBIRDS: FACTS AND FOLKLORE FROM THE AMERICAS (Charlesbridge, February 2011,)… Read more »
February is Black History Month in recognition of the invaluable contributions that the African American community has made to the culture and history of our nation. I’m delighted to post 15 picture book (and one early reader) titles from my personal “Favorites” list. We truly cannot know where we are going if we do not… Read more »
Jeanette Larson on the Who, What, Why of Public Libraries A former Librarian of the year and Siddie Joe Johnson award winner, Jeanette Larson’s twenty-five career with public library systems across the country has made her a library expert. Now, Jeanette is busy consulting, teaching, leading workshops and writing. Visit her Larson Library website to… Read more »
I was recently asked by Mary Bowman Kruhm to contribute to an article she was writing for the December 2010 issue of Children’s Book Insider. My short blurb about how blogging serves my writing career got me thinking about how my humble corner of blogosphere has evolved in the last year. And how it reflects… Read more »
If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to register for the 2011 Austin SCBWI Conference: Books, Boots, and Buckskin. You can even register online February 18 and 19, 2011. St. Edward’s University’s Ragsdale Center 3001 South Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78704 What’s Included? Panels and lectures on writing and the publishing business Admission… Read more »
The new year brought an opportunity for me to purchase my very first Mac computer. The transition from my 19′ dinosaur PC to this 27″ big screen foreign platform is a wee challenge, especially with the loss of all my email content and the scavenger hunt to find my (presumedly) transferred files. So, be patient… Read more »
Happy 2011! Like most people, I’ve been thinking about goals for this shiny new year. Most of you will do as I have done in the past and shout your goals from the nearest roof top, or blog, or bathroom mirror. I know it feels empowering on the day of such declaration when you’re full… Read more »
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