Back to my day job -- and wishing I had more time to write. Bruce Coville's speech was fantastic at the conference -- it was the second time I heard him speak. The first time was in Lake Placid at a SCBWI event a few years ago. That time he talked a lot about using glue to keep yourself in your seat. In other words, WRITE, don't move. Glue: He ( Read more... )

Hi... I'm back from LA -- and the conference. This is my first ever LJ post. So some highlights from 2008 -- Bruce Coville, Rachel Cohn and Jay Asher. A breakout session with Ann Whitford Paul was also outstanding. All of it inspirational. My manuscript critique, and other feedback and ideas from new friends have my wheels spinning. In a ( Read more... )