tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post5237522904649084384..comments2023-07-31T08:55:36.653-04:00Comments on Lauri Meyers .: Back to School: Great Books about Writing for ChildrenLauri Meyershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-79892452452281128712012-08-28T23:29:33.941-04:002012-08-28T23:29:33.941-04:00Added that to my "to read." I really l...Added that to my "to read." I really liked the Tracey Dils book. It just had a matter of fact, right to the gut, easy to apply approach that worked for me. <br /><br />I think you have to find the right book for you at the right moment. The Suen book was lost on me. I may try it in the future when my skills are stronger. Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-72506044669566548962012-08-28T23:14:48.931-04:002012-08-28T23:14:48.931-04:00When I read a writing book I am thinking of how to...When I read a writing book I am thinking of how to apply the lessons to what I am writing right now. As a result I really need a steady stream of new information. Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-40372026109041356462012-08-28T23:04:16.875-04:002012-08-28T23:04:16.875-04:00The Barbara Seuling book has a nice blend of "...The Barbara Seuling book has a nice blend of "how to write" and "how to get published." <br />I like to think some chunk of the 99.9% didn't study and work on the craft. Or they sent a adult romance ms to a children's publishers. Or they sound kookaburra in their query letter. Just feels better to think maybe the odds for those who really, really try are like 1% versus just 0.1%. Lauri Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714245926405732068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-47039183435040529452012-08-28T22:07:04.825-04:002012-08-28T22:07:04.825-04:00Here is another that have been recommended to me:
...Here is another that have been recommended to me:<br />The Writer's Guide to Crafting Stories for Children <br />Nancy Lamb <br /><br />Though I sheepishly admit I haven't read it yet. I'm curious to see which book you find most helpful. I haven't found a book on Picture book writing that stood out to me yet. <br />Romelle Broashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11860032539164234533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-37834089694525248222012-08-28T19:44:55.674-04:002012-08-28T19:44:55.674-04:00Helpful! Thanks. Helpful! Thanks. www.roughwighting.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12134440016559973608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-11397610862810542492012-08-28T02:48:21.548-04:002012-08-28T02:48:21.548-04:00Good information Lauri. I esp. like the Seuling bo...Good information Lauri. I esp. like the Seuling book. A few years ago I took a university course on children's book publishing taught by a West Coast publisher. So disheartening to find out that 99.9% of the submitted manuscripts end up in the slush pile. Any info that might prevent that from happening is good info to have. Veronica Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288280932510764014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6953622313060163187.post-63998458617419867112012-08-28T00:13:49.006-04:002012-08-28T00:13:49.006-04:00This is a great list of books. Sometimes we forge...This is a great list of books. Sometimes we forget to pay attention to the big picture and need help to "orient" ourselves. Thanks for sharing.E.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08362521696011839816noreply@blogger.com