What I'm Reading: I just finished THE SWAP by Megan Shull. This was a fun take on a Freaky-Friday-like switch. The concept was interesting enough to keep me reading, but the dialog... was lacking. I am around middle school kids frequently and I have NEVER heard anyone talk like they do in this book. So bad.
What I'm Writing:
I am still planning a story that I hope to start drafting next month. It will be a MG contemporary (a first for me). So far so good!
What Else is Happening: Last weekend I went to a one day intensive workshop with my local SCBWI branch. It was all about MG and chapter books, and taught by Candice Ransom (author of over 120 children's books). I love getting to spend a day with other writers learning new things!
I also just finished STORY ENGINEERING by Larry Brooks.
This was a GREAT guide to story planning, but pants-ers beware; Mr. Brooks is pretty vocal about how you are wrong. LOL. Since I am an outlin-er myself, I liked the thorough explanation of story beats. It got my gears turning, that's for sure!
I am still planning a story that I hope to start drafting next month. It will be a MG contemporary (a first for me). So far so good!
What Else is Happening: Last weekend I went to a one day intensive workshop with my local SCBWI branch. It was all about MG and chapter books, and taught by Candice Ransom (author of over 120 children's books). I love getting to spend a day with other writers learning new things!
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