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Untitled 25 Mar 2013 | 11:27 pm
Here are two amazing nuggets from the fabulous poet Nikki Grimes: You won't always know exactly where your story is going and that's okay. Learn to trust the process. You just have to keep writing: n...
Untitled 21 Mar 2013 | 11:23 pm
From writer and editor Daniel Nayeri: Diversity is insanely broad. It isn't a simple politic. It's literally just loving your neighbor.
Untitled 18 Mar 2013 | 11:21 pm
From writer Malinda Lo: You know what's normal? Diversity.
Untitled 15 Mar 2013 | 11:25 pm
From writer Eugene Yelchin on emotional writing: Compassion to yourself is what you need the most. We work out of our limitations. Our limitations are where we feel compassion to ourselves.
Burst of Inspiration 11 Oct 2012 | 02:31 am
From Simon Boughton, Senior VP & Publishing Director of Macmillan's Children's Publishing Group: Successful YA fantasy is really more about romance or friendship. You read YA because you're looking f...
Untitled 29 Jun 2012 | 10:18 am
Love this anonymous quote: No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow your progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn't trying.
Great short quote 3 Dec 2011 | 08:08 am
I recently found this quote from casting director Matt Barry: "If you quit, somebody else gets to live your dream." Keep going!
Contest 10 Nov 2011 | 07:22 am
Check out ny buddy Paula's fun post! Paula Yoo Today's Writer Wednesday blog features a Q&A and signed book contest with debut YA author Sheela Chari ("Vanished" Hyperion 2011). Please comment on my ...
From Edward Necarsulmer IV 19 May 2011 | 11:26 am
Here's a good example of 'less is more' from McIntosh & Otis agent Edward Necarsulmer IV - something so simple that's easy to forget: "Play to your strengths."
From Cecil Castellucci 8 Feb 2011 | 01:08 pm
Prolific writer Cecil Castellucci writes: I think one of the most important things is to learn how to have your best ears on and learn to listen. It is essential that we not be precious about our wor...
