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Why You Shouldn’t Let Rejection Get You Down
I read a really encouraging blog post by literary agent Natalie Fischer today. She started off by telling this story: “I’m going to tell you a little story about a boy named Theodore Geisel (shh, now...
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Writing Picture Books – 4 Ways to Get Inspired
As I mentioned in my last post, this year I’m taking part in the 12 x 12 in 2012 picture book writing challenge. Some of the participants are using ideas they came up with during PiBoIdMo in November,...
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How to Find Inspiration for Personal Writing (Guest Post)
I’m excited to be returning to my blog after a month hiatus. (For those wondering: baby is doing well, though we had a bit of a scare when she went into hospital with an infection a couple of weeks...
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Photo a Day Challenge
Has anyone else heard of the ‘Photo a Day’ challenge. It’s run by FatMumSlim who can be found on Facebook and Twitter or on her blog fatmumslim.com.au. I’ve seen many people on my Facebook friends list...
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January Inspiration
Although this post is primarily written with those partaking in 12 x 12 in mind, it can serve as inspiration for anyone in need of a writing muse. It’s the first month of 12 x 12, so hopefully you’ve...
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February Inspiration
Looking for some inspiration for your picture book, short story or poetry this month? Hopefully there will be something here to spark your muse. PICTURE PROMPT PICTURE PROMPT What sort of bird left...
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May Inspiration
With NaPiBoWriWee and Short Story Month currently happening, I’m sure there are quite a few of you looking for inspiration this month. Since these events are happening, and since I didn’t do an...
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June Inspiration
Need some writing inspiration this month? With summer holidays starting in the Northern Hemisphere and cold wintry days perfect for writing in the Southern Hemisphere, you don’t want to be stuck for...
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September Inspiration
Here in the Southern Hemisphere spring has sprung! But if the beautiful spring weather (or the arrival of autumn and all its wonderful colours for those above the equator) isn’t sparking your...
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November Inspiration
We’re halfway through November, which means many writers out there are halfway through NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) or PiBoIdMo (Picture Book Idea Month). Some of you might be starting to...
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