Posted in blogging, writing, tagged blogging, tweet mystery, twitter, voice, writers, writing, writing tool on June 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »
It took me a while to find my voice. In writing, I mean. Let’s not go all melodramatic. People hate that.
I’m in the gooey middle of an experiment called Tweet Mystery of Death. It’s a 6-week “play” of sorts on Twitter. A critique buddy of mine identified the character I play without my telling her.
Interesting.
She [...]
Posted in YA literature, childrens' literature, writing, tagged children's writing, parents, writers, writing, YA literature on April 23, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Ever have somebody read your manuscript and sniff, “Oh, no parent would do that to their child.”
Well, sister, have you got room for one more in West Saccharin Valley? Because out here on planet Earth, parents DO THAT, and much, much worse. And here’s the filthy little secret:
They’re doing it right next door.
That’s right. It’s [...]
spontaneous outbursts–my ill-thought twitterings
