First, a thank you to the people from Anderson’s Kid Lit Breakfast, for inviting me to be part of this amazing event. Of course, I had heard all about it, and it lived up to my expectations. I met many dedicated, passionate, and funny librarians and teachers, all excited about books and reading and their…
Writing
What are you resisting? What holds you back?
The other day, my husband told me that I should have been named Lucy. “You are your advice,” he said. I don’t think it was a compliment. But when it comes to writing, I find myself giving a lot of advice…especially to new writers…especially when it comes to finding the story you want to write….
Dreams
Martin Luther King said, ““Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” I love this idea. In my writing life, I try very hard to write about topics that will get my readers thinking and talking. I want to push them to join me in making the world better…in…
A Quick Look Back
This time last year, I wrote some pretty specific goals. We had just moved to Evanston, Illinois, and I was full of energy and optimism. I also knew this year would offer a lot of change and personal challenges. Reflecting on those goals, YES. In terms of writing, this has been an excellent year….
Nanowrimo Dos and Don’ts…..
Are you in? Yes or no, here are my dos and don’ts for writing FAST. **Discipline is important, but don’t forget to be realistic! (Also: forgive yourself when you mess up.) Make goals you can keep. Look forward to your writing time. Write what amuses or interests you. Don’t set goals you know you can’t…
What are you doing this weekend?
I’m speaking at SCBWI Wisconsin’s annual conference. My lecture is called NO MORE SUBPAR SUBPLOTS, and it’s one of my favorite lectures. Giving this lecture has helped me understand subplot and how to do it right. So I’m really excited! I’m also excited because I have never been to Madison, WI, and I have heard…
Guest post links
It’s been a busy week!!!! This week, I posted on Through the Tollbooth and on Uma Krishnaswami’s blog. Here are the links! The first, about my first, bravest teacher is on www.throughthetollboth.com and if you want to see my connectivity chart, check the second, on plot. To look forward, start by looking back.
Best Tweet Ever
ANNE LAMOTT @ANNELAMOTT11 Sep Don’t dream of getting published–dream of writing a beautiful book, whose existence is helpful, for its compassion, truth, humor. Trust me Trust her. Trust me. Put this on your bulletin board. Best Tweet Ever.
BELIEVE!!!!!
Today is release day for my third novel, Believe. It’s a completely surreal feeling. The book is done. It is out in the world, out of my hands. People can buy it. It belongs to them, not me. It is a completely satisfying, terrifying feeling, and it never really gets “old” or less intense….
Quick quote of the day
A great book offers a unique point of view of the world. Truth.