Funny Pages Festival – PDF Handout
Thank you to everyone who joined me for the œFuuny You Should Say That! Presentation. Here is the PDF.
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The (Not so) secret to writing success
Whenever I attend conferences/workshops, I often hear panelists talk about paving a path to writing success. Those tips center on the tried, true, and tested: Write consistently, attend classes/workshops on the craft, follow agents/agencies/publishers for submission call outs, create an online presence¦sometimes, though not as often, they’ll mention joining writing groups as a way to learn about opportunities in the industry and build your skills as a writer/proofreader.
All of this is valid and solid advice, but the part that panelists sometimes miss out on”with the writing groups”is that they are a source of inspiration and comfort. Your writing siblings can be your biggest cheerleaders, gut checkers, lifter-uppers¦this industry has a 1% chance of success (whereby a writer breaks in and gets a contract and/or agent).
For many of us, it’s a long, rough, uphill road, Hydrate, bring snacks, and bring along the people who will offer the shade when the sun is hot, water with the well is dry, and laughter when the days are tough.
Deal News: The Spooky Sleuths Series bought by Penguin Random House
Another’s Perspective: Writing What You Don’t Know
Good news for Tuna!
Delighted to announce that my Running Press YA novel, THE SIGNS AND WONDERS OF TUNA RASHAD, is a Junior Library Guild Best Book Selection! Tuna’s story publishes June 7, 2022. Pre-order your copy through Amazon, Indigo, B &N, or your local bookstore.
The Signs and Wonders of Tuna Rashad gets a CBC Books Shout Out!
Delighted to see @RP_Kids THE SIGNS AND WONDERS OF TUNA RASHAD on CBC Books œ14 Canadian YA Books to Watch For in Spring 2022. bit.ly/36rwjE2
Kidlit Author Event: New Books!
Throwback Thursday & Talking About Publishing!
I had a great time last spring, talking to Brook over at She Blurbs about all things writing and publishing. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/3Q6GvxguSi4
My interview with the Edmonton Journal
Evening Event with Lawrence Hill
For those who missed the live event, you can still watch the evening event with Lawrence Hill and myself as moderator.
An Evening with Lawrence Hill from Findlay Productions on Vimeo.
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