This comes from CreativeTechs Training (via Dana Sullivan):Moving away from our standard fare of computer training, Seattle artist Molly Murrah, is leading a live watercolor painting class in our worldwide classroom. This class is a fun experiment. Help us spread the word, and see if there is a large enough audience for more hands-on artistic... Continue Reading →
From the comments of our StoryPlease post
I wanted to share the discussion Greg and I had in the comments with the StoryPlease folks who are creating a story platform for iPhones.Skip it if you're not interested in technology. I am very interested. I used to be a newspaper reporter and it was obvious to me in the early 90s that the... Continue Reading →
Why set up Google news alerts?
Greg Pincus has a great blog post about this feature. I've got several set up and can say he's right on the money. They help you monitor your own brand (and see when people mention your work), research topics, and stay up to date with industry news, among other things.I use them myself for researching... Continue Reading →
Taking a cue from screenwriters
Billy Mernit, who wrote a book about how to write romantic comedies, has a blog for screenwriters. He's offering up a series of tips about scripts that sell. Much of his advice pertains to books, or at least those with high-concept ambitions:Tip #4: Scripts that sell speak to universal subjects in a distinctive voice.One knowledgeable... Continue Reading →
A Watson family Christmas
Jesse Watson is having a Christmas sale:Merry Marley! Happy Hank! OK, that's going too far, but...From now until Christmas, I am offering HUGE discounts on everything Ihave to offer.20% off ALL books30% off ALL prints and posters40% off ALL original artwork50% off ALL cardsorder online or in person at theONE DAY WATSON HOLIDAY SALERichard and... Continue Reading →
Eye candy of the day
The New Zealand Book Council has an eye-popping way of promoting reading. Check it out if you need a break from actual productivity:Thanks to Liz Mills for the link.
COLUMBIAKids: call for submissions and book titles
If you want to write an article or a story, or if you have a new book set locally to promote, check out these opportunities from COLUMBIAKids magazine.Call for Submissions: COLUMBIAKids’ “Icons of Washington” IssueWhat's your favorite icon of Washington? Is it a person, place, or really cool thing? COLUMBIAKids is looking for great stories... Continue Reading →
iPhone app creators looking for writers, artists
Interested in storytelling on a cell phone platform? A company called StoryPlease is looking for authors and illustrators.It sounded like they're still a little squishy on the details--I asked about money and they said:"Some sort of equity contract would be drawn up on a case-by-case basis based on how many purchases are made. We will... Continue Reading →
Illustrators, take note: Eveline Ness auction
From the Drawn blog:Ness was an illustrator of many children’s books during the mid-20th century period. At a time when most illustration was still being done in a style of literal realism, Ness was among that group of stylistic pioneers whose work still influences the look of illustration today...and she was married to FBI agent... Continue Reading →
On the challenges of picture books
Today on the Upstart Crow Literary blog Michael Stearns has an excellent, thoughtful post on the art and business of picture book writing.I think it's a must-read for anyone attempting PBs (and not just because he name-checks the great and wonderful Deb Lund a couple of times and happens to be one of the smartest,... Continue Reading →