Welcome to my blog (scroll down to see individual posts), which was originally on a separate site at Inkygirl.com. I also have a separate Inkygirl newsletter on Substack at debbieohi.substack.com.
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If you’re interested in writing for young people, consider coming to #kidlitchat on Twitter tonight. It’s my favourite Twitter chat — it’s always fun, and I always come away inspired. You can see the transcripts of previous #kidlitchat sessions by browsing the archives. To find out more about how you can . . .
The creation of Darcy Pattison, Random Acts Of Publicity Week is a week where everyone is encouraged to post a review of a friend’s book on Amazon, Goodreads, Library Thing, or elsewhere online. WONDERFUL idea! To those of you who aren’t on Facebook, I’ve posted what Darcy said at the end of this . . .
Inspired by NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), JoNoWriMo+1.5 is similar, but allows writers 2.5 months to complete a project(s) of their choice. On September 16, participants will state their goals, and then for the next 2.5 months we will work on those goals together. Our challenge ends on midnight, December . . .
I’ve posted a new comic up on Writer Unboxed: “Not An Old Wives’ Tale After All….“
I’m pleased to announce that the SCBWI Illustration Mentees Blog is now ready for visitors! In it, you’ll find info and resources for those interested in children’s book illustration as well as updates about our own illustration projects. I’ll also be posting from the viewpoint of a writer venturing into children’s book . . .
Founded last year by writer Darcy Pattison, Random Acts Of Publicity Week is a week where you do something to promote a friend’s book or promote a recent book you’ve read. What a fantastic idea! I’ve created a bit.ly short URL to make it easier for people to remember and promote the URL: . . .
Author Jane Yolen posted this wonderful poem by Marge Piercy in Facebook recently, saying that people are always asking her about her compulsion to write and work ethic. I -love- this poem, and totally agree with its sentiment. Not just about work but about life in general. Image above: my Daily Doodle (I’ve been . . .