Here's the first in a series of posts designed to make you want to go to the SCBWI conference in L.A., where you'll meet and mingle with lots of industry stars. One of my favorites is Mac Barnett—and not just because he knows how to rock a five o'clock shadow better than that guy from... Continue Reading →
Interview with Agent Michael Bourret
Our Co-regional Advisor Laurie Thompson interviewed Michael Bourret, one of the agents coming to our conference this weekend. Here's a taste: Michael Bourret is an agent with Dystel and Goderich, and recently opened their brand-new West Coast office. I’ve heard Michael speak at a few of the national SCBWI conferences, and it’s always a pleasure.... Continue Reading →
A Powell’s interview with Christopher Paul Curtis
Here's an excerpt from an interview with the author of Bud, Not Buddy and other remarkable books: When I write them, I really don't think about writing to kids. I know you're supposed to think of your audience, but when I wrote The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963, I didn't really write it as... Continue Reading →
Advice to aspiring poets and writers
This comes from Jacqueline Woodson and Penguin: (E-mail subscribers, you'll need to click through to see the video.)
An interview with Robert McKee
There's an interview with Robert McKee, author or STORY, over on StoryLink:Beyond imagination and insight, the most important component of talent is perseverance - the will to write and rewrite in pursuit of perfection. Therefore, when inspiration sparks the desire to write, the artist immediately asks: Is this idea so fascinating, so rich in possibility,... Continue Reading →