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The beginner’s guide to self-editing Part B

Posted on September 17, 2019 by

These are notes I took from a wonderful writing symposium called Life, the Universe and Everything. We have a lot of talented people in Utah and visitors with a great deal of knowledge. Any Misinformation is the fault of the … Continue reading →

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The beginner’s guide to self-editing Part A

Posted on September 10, 2019 by

These are notes I took from a wonderful writing symposium called Life, the Universe, and Everything. We have a lot of talented people in Utah and visitors with a great deal of knowledge. Any Misinformation is the fault of the … Continue reading →

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Business stories: structure and Methods

Posted on September 4, 2019 by

These are notes I took from a wonderful writing symposium called Life, the Universe, and Everything. We have a lot of talented people in Utah and visitors with a great deal of knowledge. Any Misinformation is the fault of the … Continue reading →

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Realistic self-publishing

Posted on August 27, 2019 by

These are notes I took from a wonderful writing symposium called Life, the Universe, and Everything. We have a lot of talented people in Utah and visitors with a great deal of knowledge. Any Misinformation is the fault of the … Continue reading →

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Reasons your PB may be rejected, part four.

Posted on August 20, 2019 by

I attended an online webinar from called picture book summit. They provided four reasons picture books get rejected. I will list the notes below. Any inaccuracies are the fault of the note taker. 4. Not following submission guidelines Emma Walton … Continue reading →

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Reasons your PB may be rejected, part three.

Posted on August 13, 2019 by

I attended an online webinar from called picture book summit. They provided four reasons picture books get rejected. I will list the notes below. Any inaccuracies are the fault of the note taker. 3. Not being submission-ready By Julie Hedlund … Continue reading →

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Reasons your PB may be rejected, part two.

Posted on August 7, 2019 by

I attended an online webinar from called picture book summit. They provided four reasons picture books get rejected. I will list the notes below. Any inaccuracies are the fault of the note taker. 2. Lack of emotional resonance. By Laura … Continue reading →

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Reasons your Picture Book may be rejected, part one

Posted on July 31, 2019 by

I attended an online webinar from called picture book summit. They provided four reasons picture books get rejected. I will list the notes below. Any inaccuracies are the fault of the note taker. Unoriginal ideas By Katie Davis – Due … Continue reading →

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Illustrating emotion without being emotional

Posted on July 17, 2019 by

These are notes I took from a wonderful writing symposium called Life, the Universe and Everything. We have a lot of talented people in Utah and visitors with a great deal of knowledge. Any Misinformation is the fault of the … Continue reading →

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Myth and redemption

Posted on July 10, 2019 by

I don’t recall if this is from the LTUE writer’s symposium or from a storytelling conference. Any Misinformation is the fault of the note taker. Julie Newman is the presenter. – Discuss how these work in my life. The ideas … Continue reading →

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