The Next Big Thing is an awareness blog campaign that began in Australia and became international. It features authors and illustrators of books for kids and young adults and their recently published books and/or those that are slated to be released this year. Thank you to Anna Levine, who invited me to talk about my…
Sarah Aronson
Try it!
Here’s a prompt that really helped me get out of my rut: In your current scene pin down the moment when things change. How does your POV character’s self-understanding also change? (I hope it helps you, too!)
Are you having one of those days?
A friend called me this afternoon. She was feeling very low about her career. But then she remembered: Her kids were doing great. Her new idea for a book was exciting. She is in a great marriage. Has great friends. She is not broke. Food on the table. She can afford the new shoes…
Today’s writing prompt…
comes from Susan Hughes. Who else is obsessed with the discovery of Richard III’s bones???? I bet it’s the seed that will start at least a few great stories!
Yoga Wisdom: how it’s going…
So…..a while back, my yoga teacher challenged me to change my spot, to get out of the comfort zone (as if there is such a thing in the hot room), and this is what happened: at first, it was HARD. I had a bad class. I had definitely been practicing in a cooler spot….
I need to repeat this….
every morning. NOT perfect. JUST written.
How you know it’s going to be a really good day….
You find your all time favorite candy bar (from England) at the market. Dessert first!!!!!!
Yoga Wisdom
This morning, in Bikram Yoga, my teacher asked, “Are you playing to win or are you playing not to lose?” Sometimes, I know he’s talking to other yogis, but today, I knew, he was talking to me. And I could hear him loud and clear. I am a bikram homing pigeon. (Well, in general, I’m…
Writing’s like football…how?
Yeah, okay. I buy that.