Change the World… Assembly Required 12 Jul 201029 Dec 2010 Wouldn't it be nice if your first thought was a brilliant opening? And every thought thereafter arrived in the most logical order until your book was complete? Then again, unless…
Change the World… Do Touch that Dial 28 Jun 201030 Dec 2010 Yes, for those of you in cooler climes, there is a difference between 105 degrees F and 112. It isn't as distinct as 72 to 79, but it's obvious. Over…
Creativity… “Always Trust Magic” 25 Jun 201029 Dec 2010 On this summer afternoon, my ten-year-old set aside his mountain of hefty library books for a dozen favorite picture books. We laughed between the lines of our inscriptions as well.…
Business… Writing as Cloud Painting 21 Jun 201029 Dec 2010 Have you been cloud gazing lately? Have you noticed that when you share the sky with someone else, you see more? Someone points to a catch: “There’s a crocodile! See?…
Critiques… How to get and give a champion critique 19 Jun 201029 Dec 2010 At a writing conference, one author shared her simple method for teaching anyone (fellow writer or clearly not) to provide a helpful (and free!) critique. You teach your aspiring readers…
Courage… Your Book-Writing Starting Line 18 Jun 201030 Dec 2010 With all your acquired wisdom and experience, you have plenty to share! Are you wondering which book to write first, or next? Are you digging deep to find your real…
Creativity… Magic Words 17 Jun 201029 Dec 2010 “Open Sesame!” “Abracadabra!” “Wingardium Leviosa!” Storytellers invoke magic words to cast spells and unveil the adventure. Have you already noticed that every word is magic? That you have untapped powers…
Creativity… “Write Anything. Solve Everything.” 3 Jun 201029 Dec 2010 If you don’t recognize that tagline, then you don’t have a child saving up for a handheld Nintendo DSi just to run the Scribblenauts game. Remember Harold and the Purple…
Courage… The Law of Emergence 1 Jun 201029 Dec 2010 Where is your writing coming from? From studying the market and hoping to catch a trend before it’s gone? From emulating another? From listening to outside advice about what to…
Courage… What kind of applause are you receiving? 19 Apr 201029 Dec 2010 At the end of your performance, you register the applause. Maybe you notice whether the applause is wild or tepid. Maybe you stand there, bow, and soak in the praise…
Creativity… Can you talk on paper? 15 Apr 201029 Dec 2010 Sometimes frustrated writers forget there’s any connection between speaking and writing. Most people are more talented at one skill or the other, but at its best, writing sounds like a…
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