Book Review: Writing for Children and Teenagers

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Writing for Children and Teenagers by Lee Wyndham and Arnold Madison I purchased and read this book in Kindle book on “September 23, 2005” when I first started thinking about writing a mystery novel.   I remember enjoying reading the book and feeling that I had learned a lot. I’ll be rereading it in January, […]

Book Review: The Business of Writing for Children

This entry is part 104 of 248 in the series Developer Blog - Before 2020

The Business of Writing for Children by Aaron Shepard I purchased and read this book in Kindle book on “September 23, 2005” when I first started thinking about becoming an author. I was looking both at writing adult mystery novels and writing childrens fiction for different age groups and reading levels.   I remember enjoying […]

Book Review: Writing Workshop: The Essential Guide

This entry is part 102 of 248 in the series Developer Blog - Before 2020

Writing Workshop: The Essential Guide by Ralph Fletcher and JoAnn Portalupi I purchased and read this book in Kindle book on “July 5, 2010”  after my kiddo was born, and I had been laid off. I started outlining a couple different ideas for a mystery novels. We ended up being homeless and I wasn’t able […]

Book Review: Imaginative Writing: The Elements of Craft

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Imaginative Writing: The Elements of Craft by Janet Burroway A few Highlights or take aways from the class.     I purchased and read this book in Kindle book on “September 23, 2005” when I first started thinking about writing a mystery novel.   I remember enjoying reading the book and feeling that I had […]

VLogmas Day 11

This entry is part 98 of 248 in the series Developer Blog - Before 2020

Spend the morning writing reviews of books and master classes that I’ve taken or read in 2018 and 2019. Rereading and rewatching as appropriate to refresh my brain on some of the topics covered. 🐉 Vlogmas Day 11 Random snow day

VLogmas Day 12

This entry is part 96 of 248 in the series Developer Blog - Before 2020

Created, printed, and cut lots of planner stickers.Most of which are now available in the a la cart sticker store.400 more headers to go before I start on the icon stickers, lettering stickers, and the cartoon stickers (mostly cats, maybe some dogs initially). Possibly some dragons. Maybe some Celtic art. Lots of fun doodles for […]