As I mentioned before, Rick Daley over at the Query Slushpile is holding a contest to discern whether it’s easier to write a query or the first 5 pages (I’m changing my answer to: the pages), and also to debunk the idea that a novel premise can be “stolen.” Writers were supposed to write a query and the first 5 pages of… Read More
Remembering Those Who Have Fallen
When I was ten, I wrote a letter to the editor for Memorial Day. I remember it because it was the first time I had seen my name in print, in the newspaper. I wish I had saved it, but I’m sure I used 10-year-old language to say “thank you” to all the men and women who had given their… Read More
Ink Spells is TAGGED
I’ve been TAGGED by the lovely and vivacious Sheri over at Writer’s Ally, which means you answer the TAG questions 5 times and TAG 5 other bloggers. Because it’s too much fun to resist, I’ll answer the questions, but I leave it to you all to consider yourselves officially tagged! Answer each question (once) in the comments, if you dare! Question 1: Where… Read More
Paying it Forward
I reminded my kids about the “paying it forward” concept about a month ago. I had sorted through all the old computer games and educational software that they had outgrown, put all 52 zillion of them into a zippered CD case, and was packing it up to ship off to a friend with four kids under five. When my boys asked what I… Read More
Actors Support Literacy
Thanks to Readatouille for this great link to Screen Actor’s Guild members reading picture books on-line. Storytime Online features name actors reading great books. My favorite: Betty White reading Harry the Dirty Dog (one of our all-time favorite picture books) They also have suggested activities to go with the story. While these books are not targeted to the advanced readers ages 8-12 that Ink… Read More
The Writing Demon
Writing a book is a horrible, exhausting struggle, like a long bout of some painful illness. One would never undertake such a thing if one were not driven on by some demon whom one can neither resist nor understand. ~George Orwell Most days writing is a joy. But there are days, especially when I feel the words won’t obey my commands… Read More
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