tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944610646766223707.post6043418560884114735..comments2023-05-07T01:38:30.001-07:00Comments on Picture Book Marathon: Week 1 Tally (Day 7)Lora Koehlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12848613238894129525noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944610646766223707.post-13026166650484073102011-02-10T18:30:42.840-08:002011-02-10T18:30:42.840-08:00The growing collection of stories is one thing, bu...The growing collection of stories is one thing, but the learning is another wonderful benefit! I am taking notes on what I am learning about writing, about myself, about what it takes to accomplish my goals to meet the deadlines, and about what I am giving up. There are many surprises along the way!...Could do without the continuing shoveling though, my shoulders are sore!Elizabeth McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14821240742572713940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944610646766223707.post-27626274321562218632011-02-08T11:27:09.732-08:002011-02-08T11:27:09.732-08:00I'm with Jenny, just trying to get ideas down....I'm with Jenny, just trying to get ideas down. I'm getting burned out shoveling snow - hmmm...maybe I can rant with a picture book about that?Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12398703193664856227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944610646766223707.post-53197521567127684712011-02-08T06:57:19.652-08:002011-02-08T06:57:19.652-08:00I totally agree with what Lora and Jean said about...I totally agree with what Lora and Jean said about everyone having their own pace. What's important is that everyone do their personal best, enjoy the process, and be able to forgive themselves and press on when they have to <3<br />Here's my update, which hopefully sheds some light on the enjoying the process aspect:<br />http://mywordplayground.blogspot.com/2011/02/picture-book-marathon-day-six-and.htmlLynne_Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676713337526561189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944610646766223707.post-5203970220990369942011-02-08T01:10:41.947-08:002011-02-08T01:10:41.947-08:00Feeling a little winded but I'm still in the r...Feeling a little winded but I'm still in the running. I am learning that I have to pace my schedule a little better. <br /> Thank you to those of you offering refreshments from the sidelines. The encouragement helps keep us going. Never give up!C Mustanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893534995801173562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944610646766223707.post-28967494810199656622011-02-07T20:39:19.501-08:002011-02-07T20:39:19.501-08:00i'm one of those who just made it to the start...i'm one of those who just made it to the starting line, but I'm looking forward to see if I can keep pace from here, and maybe catch up a bit. Thanks so much for doing this!Shaundahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00888787546136552149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944610646766223707.post-70555422990078913582011-02-07T20:35:02.163-08:002011-02-07T20:35:02.163-08:00No, alas it wasn't real monkeys. It was my ver...No, alas it wasn't real monkeys. It was my very clever, toddler that has figured out more creative ways of playing in the kitchen. Did inspire today's story though. (My dad did have a pet monkey though when he was younger and apparently they don't make good pets.)<br /><br />natestoutart.blogspot.comNate Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07872795387085072895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944610646766223707.post-45267533017050313212011-02-07T19:39:28.172-08:002011-02-07T19:39:28.172-08:00My goal is to get ideas down on paper,I think that...My goal is to get ideas down on paper,I think that is the most important part of writing. Can always go back and edit and polish. I'm not even trying to get a finished product at this point.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11103138118513662295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944610646766223707.post-11228193251717094262011-02-07T18:59:34.605-08:002011-02-07T18:59:34.605-08:00I,too,have noticed that much of what I've writ...I,too,have noticed that much of what I've written is extremely rough, but there are nuggets in there that might become good stories one day. With that in mind, is there really any market out there for picture books these days? Should a picture book writer skip the agents and go straight to publishers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944610646766223707.post-67305652869219539822011-02-07T13:11:02.378-08:002011-02-07T13:11:02.378-08:00We tried to update the "story starter" p...We tried to update the "story starter" page, but it was unco-operative. Grrrrr. Our blog post tomorrow will include some. Thanks.jeanreaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17372490125986247145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944610646766223707.post-24018620102143104042011-02-07T12:57:19.024-08:002011-02-07T12:57:19.024-08:00This might help some of you...I am using my Story ...This might help some of you...I am using my Story Spinner to come up with great starts...I got it at www.bonnieneubauer.com<br /><br />It's been invaluable to me...and it still helps to have starters, too...Jean and Lora!Nancy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968605570585862177noreply@blogger.com