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(Quote above & others available as free, print-ready posters for classrooms, libraries, bookstores and elsewhere here)
Just got back from the SCBWI Summer Conference in LA. My roommate was the amazing illustrator, Eliza Wheeler, and I had a chance to see her just-released picture book, THIS IS OUR BABY, BORN TODAY (Nancy Paulsen Books / Penguin). So sweet! And of course, gorgeously illustrated. For ages 3-5. . . .
“Write, write, write… The world is full of people with good ideas. The published authors are the ones who sat down and got them written.” – Jennifer Fallon
I have a new post up on the Kidlitartists.com blog with tips for introverts who are attending the upcoming SCBWI Summer Conference in LA, but the post has useful info for any introvert nervous about networking.
I had a fabulous time at nErDcamp. What a wonderful community! As author Ruth Spiro said, sometimes making a new friend is like meeting an old friend. Like many other authors attending, I am paying my own way. Thank you SO much to Colby and Alaina Sharp and the rest of the Nerdy . . .
“Writing is a solitary endeavor, but trying to get published doesn’t have to be.” – Nancy Parish
(Last updated: February 5, 2016) Before writing the MITZI TULANE, PRESCHOOL DETECTIVE picture books, Lauren McLaughlin worked as a screenwriter (Hypercube, Prisoner of Love, Specimen) and producer (American Psycho, Buffalo ’66, Vig, Stag, and others) in the film business and has also written several teen novels (Cycler, (Re)Cycler, and Scored). You can find out . . .
Part 1 – Part 2 (Last updated May 31, 2016) Once author Lauren McLaughlin’s story was ready, Random House editor Maria Modugno sent Debbie Ridpath Ohi the manuscript. Before starting to sketch, Debbie read Lauren’s story many times: Next, Debbie began character sketches as well as figuring out how to best break up the text . . .