Caroline Starr Rose

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Wise words about publishing and the author’s role / responsibility in spreading the word. 
There is generally nothing you can do as an author (particularly a debut) to affect book sales in a way that matters. :: Jenny Elder Moke

“As for me, when he said I was special, I believed him. He made it okay to feel sad, scared, angry, or confused. Fred Rogers pastored me in his unique, kind, and gentle way. In a world where gentleness is often confused with weakness, it’s important to point out the difference. Mister Rogers may have been gentle, but he was certainly not weak.”
You Were a Child Once, Too :: Emily P. Freeman

Does this sound familiar? It’s become my theme for the year! You are not a machine. “Limitations. Accept that you have them, figure out what they are, and respect them as much as is reasonably possible in your reality. Try to avoid comparison. Remember you aren’t a machine and that creative writing isn’t an equation or piece of code.”
Accepting Your Limitations :: This Creative Life by Sara Zarr

Too old for picture books?
You’re missing out as an adult if you don’t read picture books :: Book Riot

So fun! I got to share a bit of writing advice on Avi’s blog. 
Writing Tip: Caroline Starr Rose :: Avi

This is a really comprehensive look at how to write the (often dreaded) synopsis.
How to write a synopsis for a novel :: Nathan Bransford

Here’s a fun interview I did with author Dianne White: “With this book in particular, I knew I wanted it to be told in a number of voices. I wanted to see the story through the eyes of the main character, Jack, who works for the mysterious Dr. Kingsbury, but I also knew I wanted to hear and see the reactions of people who lived in the new town the doctor visited. I felt very strongly I didn’t want to have the doctor’s perspective included.”
Miraculous! :: ReaderKidZ

 

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  1. Jess Lawson says

    October 4, 2022 at 1:22 pm

    Dear lord, what a treasure trove of links! Love your tip via J. Anderson Coats 🙂

    Reply
    • Caroline says

      October 5, 2022 at 7:26 am

      I’m glad to hear it! Jillian’s quote lives on my bulletin board over my desk. 🙂

      Reply

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