In the world of picture book writing, much attention is given to idea generation. But so little is said about the actual process of writing the book. Today, friend and fellow author, Anna Staniszewski, shares her journey from a nugget of an idea – a brilliant one at that – and the dreaming, building and… Read more »
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Tuesdays for Teachers: “TOO” Cool Copycat Writing
Imitation may be the highest form of flattery, but it’s also a darn good writing tool. I call it “copycat” writing. Educators call it using a “mentor text.” If you’ve read my book LIGHT UP THE NIGHT, you realize that it was patterned after the classic THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT. The structure of the… Read more »
Board Book Giveaway – ALL THROUGH MY TOWN!
ALL THROUGH MY TOWN is making its board book appearance on February 17th. But why wait? I’m giving away 5 copies on Goodreads. So stop on over and enter. It’s SO easy! Here’s the link: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/123966-all-through-my-town
When Writers Write Together – Guest Post by Claudia Mills
How inspiring it was to host the prolific and talented Claudia Mills in my home for a writers’ write-in. Claudia is one focused author – let me tell you! – and able to tune-out the cackling coffee drinkers in my kitchen, a.k.a. me. But then she graced us with stories, humor and wisdom during her… Read more »
Appearances 2015
1/30/15 Seminole Trails Elementary, West Palm Beach, FL, Skype school visit 2/05/15 Colorado Council International Reading Association Conference, SCBWI Booth, 4-6 P.M. 2/10/15 Institute for Early Learning, Alexandria, VA, Skype conference presentation 2/20/15 Abilene Elementary, Valley Center, KS, Skype School Visit 3/3/15 Overdale Elementary, Louisville, KY, Skype School Visit 3/26/15 … Read more »
A Holly Jolly Picture Book Peek: Win a Free Critique!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! So for all my writer friends out there I’m holding a HOLLY JOLLY PICTURE BOOK PEEK MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2014 Win a free critique of a selected picture book manuscript. Here’s how it works: Sign up for a critique by entering your picture book WORKING TITLE in… Read more »
Ask an Agent Panel
Last night, several top agents held a Twitter Q&A panel. Participants included: Rebecca Sherman, Literary Agent, Writers House Elana Roth, Literary Agent, Caren Johnson Literary Agency Colleen Lindsay, Fine Print Literary Management Sara Kase, Assistant Editor at Sourcebooks See what they had to say here.
For the Love of 49 Words: You say “Purply” and I say “Purpley.”
I couldn’t be more excited about finding TOO PURPLEY! on Amazon. And if you should search on my author name, you’ll see the paperback U.K. version right there next to the U.S. hardcover. Now look closely. The U.K. title is actually TOO PURPLY! That makes me smile. Why? Because my editor spent tons of time… Read more »