Thursday, July 9, 2015

favorite quotes from scbwi conferences




The SCBWI Summer Conference in Los Angeles is only a few weeks away. I’ve attended this conference every summer since 2009 and it never ceases to inspire me. Here are a few quotes I’ve collected over the years.

"Show up. Pay attention. Tell the truth. Let go of the outcome."  
-Karen Cushman

"Take care of your writer self." -Gennifer Choldenko

"Listen to your pages." -Libba Bray

“Be proud of what you wish for.” –Carolyn Mackler

Also, an inspiring keynote by Judy Shachner.

A few more good quotes.

And, a link to my all-time favorite workshop given by Lin Oliver and Henry Winkler called “Comedy Comes From the Heart.”


I can hardly wait for more!

Ps. If you go to the conference and spot a lady holding this swan notebook, you've found me. Please say hello!

Sunday, July 5, 2015

books to read


Excited about 
my newest stack of
books to read.


Murder is Bad Manners
Evil Librarian
Pack of Dorks
Masterminds
The Game of Love and Death

Saturday, July 4, 2015

word of the week


Our Word of the Week


that I added to the fish bowl on my desk


is...


systematic (adj) 1. done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical