Originally posted on Writing for Kids (While Raising Them):
Photo Credit: Roxyanne Young by Marcie Wessels Time to confess. I am probably the worst person Tara could have picked to talk about inspiration. Why? Because blank pages terrify me. For me, the most difficult part of writing is coming up with a good idea. I…
A Bold New Plan 2016
I have some bold new plans for my blog next year. After some soul searching I truly know why I want this blog to exist and what I’d like it to achieve. I am announcing the end of blog tours, although I have truly loved hosting people at the blog and hope you will takeContinue reading “A Bold New Plan 2016”
My Progress in PiBoIdMo
It’s the perfect time to be doing PiBoIdMo for me. Why? No more tutoring for the year, family still at school, a quiet house during the day, my kickstarter that can’t quite start yet (few tasks but nearly there). Finally the space to write. So where are the ideas brewing. This year isContinue reading “My Progress in PiBoIdMo”
PiBoIdMo Day 3: When Grace Lin’s Picture Book Idea Isn’t a Picture Book (plus a prize!)
Originally posted on Writing for Kids (While Raising Them):
by Grace Lin I laughed a little when Tara asked me if I’d like to guest blog for PiBoIdMo. My last picture book was published over five years ago, around the time we were all trying to figure out if the report of the death of…
PiBoIdMo Day 2: Josh Funk Dares You to Do Your Worst (plus prizes!)
Originally posted on Writing for Kids (While Raising Them):
by Josh Funk I know it’s only Day 2, but I want you to get all your BAD ideas out today. I want you to think of THE WORST idea you can. Right now. What would NOT make a good children’s book? Maybe it has a…
