It’s been a few weeks since I wrote a real Inspiration Monday post. I’ve been busy, as all of us are, and a little overwhelmed with projects I wanted to or needed to do. But, it’s time for me to get back on track and focus on my goals–the big one, as most of you…
I just found these and thought I’d share. Query Shark (via Nathan Bransford) Buried in the Slushpile’s One Sentence Pitch Post © 2007 – 2010 HipWriterMama – All Rights Reserved. © 2007 – 2010 Vivian Lee Mahoney – All Rights Reserved.
Since the kids are on spring vacation this week, my husband and I thought this would be a fine time to visit Virginia. His sister and her husband live just outside Washington, D.C., and we couldn’t wait to check out all the touristy things in the city. Like the Smithosonian–see the awesome picture of the…
Remember the historical novel I’ve been writing? I submitted a few chapters to my on-line critique group a little more than a week ago, and have been reviewing the comments over the past few days. Overall, I’m very encouraged with their feedback and am really happy with how the story is shaping up. One of…
Perhaps it’s my recent encounter with a pesky tick or maybe it’s the funny but gross video below of Enchanted’s “The Happy Working Song”…. I’ve finally come to see the writer’s block I’ve been battling for the past few weeks in a whole different light. It is just a bug. And you know how some…
For those of you who need a little encouragement, here’s a great commencement speech from Steve Jobs. I wrote about this before, but just found it on YouTube. When you have a moment, take the time to listen to it. I think you’ll find it inspiring. I’ve been going through major writer’s block for the…
Jacqueline Wilson, an award-winning English author of children’s books who has sold over 20 million copies of her books in the UK, believes that children grow up too fast. I must admit, I haven’t read any of Dame Jacqueline Wilson’s books yet, but I do agree with her. It makes me sad, especially when I…
to think about what kind of house my MG protagonist lives in. Does he grow up in a stiff plastic-covered furniture type of house? A run-down fixer-upper that creaks with every footstep? Does he live in a house filled with books and clutter so he can’t find a matching pair of shoes? Or maybe a…
Stuck on your manuscript? Read this pep talk from Neil Gaiman. And then, get your butt in the chair and write. 1. Join SCBWI, if you haven’t already.2. Dare to bare and join a critique group.3. Massage your work and revise.4. Read, Read, Read.5. Research literary agents and publishers.6. Lather up interest in your work….
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