Writers & Illustrators Conference Sept. 20-21!
Writing can be a solitary profession. We spend most of our writing time alone, slaving over our words on our laptops or pads of paper. We have to do most of the work ourselves. But it’s also a team activity…
Writing is Like Baseball
Baseball is America’s pastime for several reasons, but the reason I’m so attracted to it is the combination of individual performance and teamwork. Writing is like baseball in that way. Yes, writing is a solitary pursuit in that we spend…
SCBWI-Alaska Book Fair 11/28!
One of my groups, the Alaska chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI-Alaska), is having a book fair on Wednesday! We’ll be at the Anchorage Barnes and Noble from 1:00 to 8:00 pm on 11/28/18. Read…
The Joy of Writing Conferences
I love writing conferences. I learn new things, and meet experts in the field. I have opportunities to see writing in a different way. And most importantly, I get to hang out with my fellow writers. My family and friends…
Alaska Book Week: the Alaskan Writing Community
Alaska Book Week 2015: the Alaska Writing Community I’ve been celebrating Alaska Book Week 2015 by interviewing one of my favorite Alaskan author DeNise Woodbury last Friday (http://www.lynnlovegreen.com/?p=1829), featuring Alaskan writers on Twitter (@lynnlovegreen), and posting a Denali video on…