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This American Life, the NPR radio program, has an interesting episode scheduled this week: HOW TO TALK TO KIDS “A raunchy comedian gets booked on a tour…of kids’ sleep-away camps. A precocious teenager revels in reading grown-ups’ Tarot cards until she is the bearer of really bad news. Plus, other stories of adults trying to [...]
How long does it take for a story idea to bear fruit? Yesterday, I got a new insight into an old story. Why didn’t I see it before? Why does it take so long for an idea to mature? What’s the longest time you’ve spent on one idea? What’s the shortest time?
Tis the season for royalty statements. When I get a royalty statement, I always try to pull out the contract (that legal document by which you live or die in this relationship) and check up. This time, I found a discrepancy in royalty rates on foreign rights. A polite inquiry has been made and things should [...]
This weekend, I attended the Arkansas SCBWI fall retreat, held at the beautiful Mt. Magazine State Park. This mountain rises out of the Arkansas River valley to the dazzling height of 2700 feet, making it a perfect place for hang gliders. From the stunning new lodge, there is a 1 1/2 mile hike to the [...]
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