tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post1095205158392047609..comments2024-03-17T12:30:03.009-05:00Comments on Teaching Authors--6 Children's Authors Who Also Teach Writing: Job DescriptionCarmela Martinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-76481671929607010012010-03-20T11:02:07.110-05:002010-03-20T11:02:07.110-05:00Dear Jeanne Marie,
I have published two picture b...Dear Jeanne Marie,<br /><br />I have published two picture books based on folktales, and am trying to write my first middle grade novel. I am attending a workshop in Hillsborough, North Carolina May 1 taught by John Claude Bemis. Anyway, I would be glad to share and critique with you. I have a critique group here, but we are more picture book oriented and I would love to get the opinion of someone else working on a novel, MG or YA. You may contact me on facebook<br />Peace,<br />Caroline McAlisterCaroline McAlisterhttp://www.carolinemcalister.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-23179316491888198492010-03-19T01:02:53.126-05:002010-03-19T01:02:53.126-05:00We hope your ears are burning, Jeanne Marie! All ...We hope your ears are burning, Jeanne Marie! All of us Teaching Authors think this was a very, very moving, meaningful and important post. We are humbled and inspired.<br /><br />xxx,<br />aApril Halprin Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10760393691320267240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-8143136333198756842010-03-18T21:09:19.114-05:002010-03-18T21:09:19.114-05:00Love this post. I struggle too!Love this post. I struggle too!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179416251623111334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-74521982999377378802010-03-18T11:10:14.731-05:002010-03-18T11:10:14.731-05:00Thanks to all of you for letting me know I'm n...Thanks to all of you for letting me know I'm not alone, either! And Michelle -- wow, you go, girl! Please keep us updated. (I will definitely fb you re: the critique group -- thank you!!)<br /><br />Heather, hearing that my post inspired you to hug your daughter makes this likely the most fulfilling writerly thing I've ever done.Jeanne Marie Grunwell Fordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-48916635225950799152010-03-17T07:34:56.652-05:002010-03-17T07:34:56.652-05:00Jeanne Marie, Thanks so much for your honest post....Jeanne Marie, Thanks so much for your honest post. I was just sitting at my computer yesterday wondering what in the world do I think I'm doing. It was one of those moments. It's good to know that you're not alone when they hit. Thanks.Dorainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04421672075192660319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-66321168703637576292010-03-15T12:00:11.842-05:002010-03-15T12:00:11.842-05:00Tears came to MY eyes when I read about your daugh...Tears came to MY eyes when I read about your daughter's crying. I remember moments like that when, as a child, I suddenly became aware that the world isn't as simple as I thought. (Now I need to go hug my daughter...)<br /><br />It is so true that you will always be mom just as you will always be a writer because those are the deepest kinds of jobs that affect who you are, not just what you do. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the job description. Good luck with your mystery manuscript!Heather Hedin Singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042719762118668832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-48757922478952801592010-03-15T08:34:06.342-05:002010-03-15T08:34:06.342-05:00Writers are revisers, yes?
So, I need to revise - ...Writers are revisers, yes?<br />So, I need to revise - or rather, correct, my post above. As always, I was typing too fast and didn't proof-read THRICE.<br /><br />I use the verb (write) + the SUFFIX (er) to define our job: a person who writes. Period.Esther Hershenhornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12016897434029543881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-66952628909150662072010-03-15T08:29:20.953-05:002010-03-15T08:29:20.953-05:00Jeanne Marie!
I suspect numerous writers will prin...Jeanne Marie!<br />I suspect numerous writers will print out today's honest post and keep it atop their desks.<br />It's so hard to do what we do, i.e. write, when no one's asked us to!<br />I define "writer" by the verb + its suffice: a person who writes.<br />Speaking of soap operas, I proudly am the Susan Lucci of Children's Books - writing 19 years on task before my first trade picture book was published.<br />I wasn't that awful, actually; I was simply on a quest to uncover my voice.<br />And, speaking of courage, I reread William Steig's Brave Irene every 3 months or so to keep me on my plotline. <br />Again, thanks for sharing so honestly.<br />We'll miss you in Springfield at IRC this week!Esther Hershenhornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12016897434029543881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-18176502099107017562010-03-15T08:08:22.968-05:002010-03-15T08:08:22.968-05:00Jeanne Marie,
We are going to miss you at the conf...Jeanne Marie,<br />We are going to miss you at the conference, but your time to join us will come!<br />I, too, am struggling to call myself a "writer" some days as I work on finishing the revision of my novel-in-progress. Those doubts keep creeping in--is this any good? is it marketable? should I look for a full-time teaching job? etc. Yet I continue to try to keep "butt in chair." Some days, I'm not sure if this is the definition of "persistence" or "insanity." :-)<br />CarmelaCarmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-7389407013449917852010-03-15T06:47:56.112-05:002010-03-15T06:47:56.112-05:00What a great post Jeanne Marie! I've been wri...What a great post Jeanne Marie! I've been writing for magazines for years. While it wasn't enough to support my family, I was making a steady income. In 2009 I took a break from paid work to write a novel. I made less than $1,000 last year (cringe) and lately I wondered if I wasted good writing time.<br /><br />Two weeks ago an agent requested a partial of my novel. For the first time I felt validated that last year's self-imposed reduction in income was a good choice. I'm an at-home mom and my writing time comprimses no more than a couple hours a day.<br /><br />This agent may not offer representation but knowing she liked my sample pages enough to request more tells me I'm on the right track and I'm going to continue to concentrate on my fiction. :)<br /><br />And yes, I'm in an awesome online critique group. Drop me a message on Facebook if you want to know more. :)Michelle Sussmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16107477002733143764noreply@blogger.com