Really great to read about Danielle's unconventional path to publication, and get up to speed with how things are changing. I love her description of hope as a defining characteristic of MG fiction, and I shall be using that in future! Forever Birchwood looks great, btw!
Alison, we need a great big infusion of joy through the entire culture right now. Danielle is doing a big public service. And I look forward to reading her. Thanks, Alison.
“… however you do need someone to read, someone who is not your friend, someone who will put red lines across it and want to see the story shine. An expert. Choose this person carefully.”
It had better not be a friend because you won’t be friends once they’re finished with the red pencil.
You are? That is an exciting--and terrifying--point to be at.
It's good to have a small group--two will do--who value you, your story, what you want for the story, and what the story itself needs. A balance and mix.
Really great to read about Danielle's unconventional path to publication, and get up to speed with how things are changing. I love her description of hope as a defining characteristic of MG fiction, and I shall be using that in future! Forever Birchwood looks great, btw!
I so appreciate the sense of real joy in Danielle's words--so so good to read. Sustaining!
Thank you, Annette!
Alison, we need a great big infusion of joy through the entire culture right now. Danielle is doing a big public service. And I look forward to reading her. Thanks, Alison.
Big Infusion Of Joy! Yes. Writing, reading, art...
“… however you do need someone to read, someone who is not your friend, someone who will put red lines across it and want to see the story shine. An expert. Choose this person carefully.”
It had better not be a friend because you won’t be friends once they’re finished with the red pencil.
I’m ready for this I think.
You are? That is an exciting--and terrifying--point to be at.
It's good to have a small group--two will do--who value you, your story, what you want for the story, and what the story itself needs. A balance and mix.