Monthly Archives: July 2012

Member Monday: Getting the most from Social Media

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

This weekend I had lunch with some wonderful, experienced NESCBWI writers and illustrators who are, like many in the industry, a little overwhelmed and perplexed by social media. They wonder if they have to do everything– Facebook, Twitter, Pintrest, Goodreads… … Continue reading →

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Poetry Friday: Keep surfing, no poetry here folks..

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

I’ve mentioned my YA manuscript. It’s out and about: lunching with agents, riding beside them on the train. There has been one decline. The kindest, most gracious letter I’ve ever seen. It even has a posticom. Casing, jamb and hinges … Continue reading →

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Book Review Wednesday: Middle Grade Reading Round-up

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

It is very possible that these books will not be new to you. Many of them were published last year or before and have already been nominated and listed. Still, these wonderful books finally made it out of my to-be-read … Continue reading →

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Member Monday: The importance of the nap…

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

Sleep. Many Americans get too little of it and use sugar and caffeine to keep going during the day. Just look at the proliferation of caffeinated products including gels, liquid shots, pumped-up water, and on the horizon- caffeine you can inhale. Sadly, what … Continue reading →

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“Retreat!!!”

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

“Retreat!” The command conjures images of troops scurrying away from an onslaught of bullets, bayonets, and cannonballs. Smoke lifts from the battlefield and casualties lay dead and dying. Last week I felt like a tired soldier– exhausted, bloody and bruised. … Continue reading →

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Member Monday: Google Me, Baby

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

Come on, you know you want to…. Everyone is doing it… Google yourself. If you haven’t taken the time to type your name (in all its forms including any screen names you use on bulletin boards and listserves) into the … Continue reading →

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Member Monday: Stages of writing ala L.B. Schulman

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

This post, Chugging through the Stages of a Writing Career, on EMU’s Debuts is so wonderful and helpful for beginning through PAL authors that I thought I’d post the link here and let you enjoy L. B. Schulman‘s words today. … Continue reading →

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Mama Camp in Pictures

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

You may have noticed (or not) that posts are less regular here at Creative Chaos. That’s because my full time job as Director of Mama Camp (read: parenting) has kicked into full gear. There have been many field trips. And … Continue reading →

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