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The thoughtful scratchings of a busy coop: Hen&ink, A Literary Studio. January 15, 2015. A Moment of Kindness, or that pivotal moment that keeps the reader reading. No matter how small or how grand a gesture, showing your character’s act of kindness humanizes even the doggiest of us all. Or maybe, rather, it doggifies even the most human of us all. For the record, Sacha, pictured about to save the non-drowning person (in no danger) WOULD Save The Cat. So this is a plea to writers — and illustrators...
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A blog about books and the people who write them. Interview with Julie Hedlund. August 1, 2014. Describe your creative journey to becoming an author. That’s a tough one. It was very circuitous. Please tell us about your 12 x 12 project. 12 x 12 is a picture book writing challenge where participants aim to write one picture book draft a month for each month of the year (12 drafts in 12 months). The idea is to keep the creative juices and motivation flowing to increase the output of work. The challenge is ...
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A blog about books and the people who write them. Interview with Caryn Caldwell. March 13, 2014. Caryn Caldwell is a pre-published, award-winning author who like many of us (me included) are sandwiching our writing life between children, husbands, day-jobs and the occasional cat. Recently I got to chat with the delightful Ms. Caldwell about writing, time management and the drive to create. Where did you grow up and where do you live now? What were your favorite books as a child? Series aloud to us. I had...
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The thoughtful scratchings of a busy coop: Hen&ink, A Literary Studio. WRITING PROCESS BLOG TOUR. I’m thrilled to have been invited to participate in the. My Writing Process Blog Tour. The four simple questions I was asked have acted as anchor and star in what I hope will be a new cycle of focused creativity and growth. A big thank you to fellow Coop member, the exceptionally talented, prolific and generous, Doug Cushman,. For the giving me the opportunity to contribute. Doug’s latest book,. Because I do...
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A blog about books and the people who write them. Interview with Ann Jacobus. October 30, 2013. If author Ann Jacobus wasn’t such a nice person, it would be really easy to dislike her. Talented and beautiful, Ann is not only an award-winning writer, she is also at the helm of one of the most popular and successful children’s book blogs, Readerkidz. Recently I caught up with Ann and we got to chat about her influences and inspiration. Where did you grow-up and where do you live now? Are two recent excelle...
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A blog about books and the people who write them. Four Tips to Improve Your Writing Life. December 30, 2013. January is a time for resolutions and diets. I love resolutions. Diets, not so much. If one of your new year’s resolutions is to start a journal, complete a rough draft or begin a blog, I’ve put together four of the best pieces of writing advice that I’ve ever heard, read or stolen. 1 Feel the Fear and Create Anyway. 2 First Draft = Trash. 50 Shades of Grey. 3 Regular Practice with Small Goals.
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A blog about books and the people who write them. January 3, 2015. Words have amazing power, no matter if they are in books, advertisements or magazines. I started reading fashion magazines when I was twelve. I had barely begun to develop into an adult and was thrilled with the promises and guidance the magazines offered – especially every January. January followed January and my magazines changed from Seventeen. It is January and resolutions are still swirling in the air. Maybe you have kept yours u...
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A blog about books and the people who write them. Interview with Vicky Shiefman. September 19, 2013. Where did you grow-up and where do you live now? I grew up in Detroit, MI. I now live in New York, NY. What is a normal writing workday like for you? You’ve written for all types of audiences. How does your writing process differ as your audience changes? Who are your favorite writers and why? What advice would you give aspiring writers? It’s not easy to enter this field but if you really really rea...
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October | 2014 | melissaburon.com
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A blog about books and the people who write them. Interview with the Creative Triad of Sandra Guy, McCourt Thomas and Caroline Leech. October 22, 2014. October 22, 2014. Please check out information about their creative practices and feel free to send me your own ideas about creativity at melissaburon@sbcglobal.net. Why do I write what I do? I like to challenge myself with different formats. Sometimes I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad thing – because it’s definitely challenging! Because I don’t have t...
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