Category Archives: Writing
Getting the Rejection
It came in the mail today – the envelope typewritten with my name and address and the return address with the publication name. I recognized it right away as I had typed it that way. This was a response to … Continue reading
Anticipation
I’ve had a busy last two weeks. I’ve sent out 2 stories, entered 2 contests and done the first and second draft of a picture book. Now the waiting comes in. I can’t just sit back and wait for something … Continue reading
A Child’s Dream
Who doesn’t dream about being famous? When I was a child of 10 I already dreamed of being a famous writer. My best friend told me she would hold on to my letters as she expected me to be famous … Continue reading
Speaking of Literary Merit
I do a lot of research, especially in regards to writer’s guidelines. A couple of days ago I read a writer’s guideline that said something to the effect that they only accept pieces that are of literary merit. They then … Continue reading
If the Name Fits
Congratulations you’re delivering a new character – so you get to choose a name! This choice is very important as it can assist in connecting the reader to the story. If I am writing a story for young children I … Continue reading
Books and Dating
I read an interesting article by Arielle Ford where she discusses the reasons someone buys a book. As for myself I will buy a book only if I can first actually hold it in my hand. I need to be … Continue reading
What’s Your Bookmark?
I love to read many different books at a time. So I need many bookmarks. My bookmarks are memory keepers. Some of them include actual bookmarks like the one that celebrated my local library’s grand re-opening or the one from … Continue reading
Guerrilla Book Marketing
Just read an interesting piece in Publisher’s Weekly about a writer who took to the streets in a new tack for promoting his new children’s book. He stood for hours in line for the Queen to pass by so he … Continue reading
Finding Humor
Being a writer I am constantly looking into writer’s guidelines of all different sources. Who knows where I might find a niche for my writing. It is also fun to find out new writing sources. Sometimes I can read a … Continue reading
Getting More from your Library
I am an avid reader and though my budget doesn’t allow me to buy all the books I would like to own, I can enhance my book supply temporarily by using my library card. At times when I have checked … Continue reading
