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Writing For Children

Is Writing Art?

24.09.2011

Art is defined by my dictionary as the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in visual form—e.g. painting, sculpture—to be appreciated for its beauty and emotional power. Writing does apply creative skill and imagination, and some writing certainly has emotional power. But is it art? I don’t know the answer to [...]

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Comfort Reading

08.09.2011

I’m a huge fan of comfort food. There’s nothing in the world that a good dish of hot, creamy mac and cheese can’t fix. Just saying. Some people find comfort from settling in and watching old movies. Sometimes, though, it can be a book that lets you downshift and exhale. I’m reading one of those [...]

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Catching Up

20.08.2011

The approach of fall (and winter) really invigorates me. I’ve got two picture book manuscripts done and out circulating. Trying to figure out the marketing for a third. Working on two essays, too. I finished a shawlette… And did find a sock to knit with that lovely blue yarn… Bring on the autumn weather… (Oh, [...]

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Have Fun, Write Happy

03.08.2011

I’ve been seeing a lot of blog mentions on the need to balance writing with life. I couldn’t agree more. I tend  to worry when I hear writers only write. And read. And that’s it. One, no one is a writing machine. Two, you burn out. The first thing I thought of was Julia Cameron. [...]

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