“I’ve learned that I have to keep the book and publishing stuff forever separate from my personal identity. I have to always remember that failure isn’t about me but rather the result of a fickle market that is controlled by an industry that is ultimately speculative in nature…”
What I Would Do Differently With a Career Do-Over (given all the insights and knowledge I have today) :: Susan Dennard
“I don’t owe it to anyone on social media apps to show them any part of my day. My time is better spent in process and practice.”
The Shiny Luster of the Internet is Gone :: Julie Falatko
From art critic David Sylvester in 1969: “The kind of attention that they get now, the kind of atmosphere of excitement which attends today the creation of works of art, the way that everything is done too much in the public eye, it’s really too much. The pressures are of a kind which are anti-creative.”
Artists must be allowed to make bad work :: Austin Kleon
“Next time you’re planning a read aloud, check the back of the book to see if the author (or illustrator!) has left a note for you. As JoEllen McCarthy writes, ‘When sharing authors’ notes with students, we can talk about the ways the creators are letting us in on their secrets. We get insight about what sparked the idea for the story, learn about their intentions for writing, and are invited to think more deeply about and beyond the book.’”
Don’t Skip the Author’s Note :: Stenhouse
“In most interviews on my blog as well as for my interviews with authors of books I illustrate, I ask the interviewee if they have any advice for young writers and illustrators. The following are some excerpts from their advice; click the name beside the advice to read the full interview. Big thanks to all who have been generous enough to offer advice for up-and-coming writers and illustrators!”
Advice for Young Writers and Illustrators from Industry Pros :: Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Really agree with Julie Falatko, and Debbie Ridpath Ohi’s collection is a treasure trove of advice. Thanks!