Write a poem.
Work with clay.
Draw or paint a day away.
Knit or dance.
Make a song.
Film a movie all night long.
Use your hands,
Brain and heart.
Live! Create!
Go make some art.
#poetry#NationalPoetryMonth#art#create!
TOPIC: What are the tools you use for the business side of the kidlit business? How do you track submissions or expenses or who is where or school visits or or or? Share your tips and tools and questions! #kidlitchat
TOPIC: Character development--where does it come in your process? How do you create fully-realized characters? Does *every* character need to be fully realized? Share your thoughts, tips, and fave resources.... #kidlitchat
TOPIC: So . . . the age-old question: are you a plotter or a pantser--a step-by-step process-follower, or a free spirit? (Or a little of both?) How do you manage your creativity when it comes to producing the work? #kidlitchat
TOPIC: What's the best advice you've ever received (or read, or heard) regarding the nature of the business, the creative life, or any other aspect of your #kidlit career? #kidlitchat
@KatApel @inkyelbows We are still here, but have slowwwwwwly drifted to little. (And I would say yes in answer to the fave question. As of now, anyway!)
Thanks, y'all, for jumping into another #kidlitchat. We're crafty people, clearly. Here's to good craft in the week ahead... and see you here soooooooon!