M is for Marketing. Marketing is the worst. The end. This would make for a pretty crappy blog if I stopped there, but let’s be honest…I don’t think a writer has ever said, “Oh! I am so happy I have finished writing my book and I can’t wait to market it!” I believe people writeContinue reading “M is for Marketing”
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L is for Libraries, Librarians & Little Libraries
L is for Libraries, Librarians & Little Libraries. Libraries: A few years ago someone said they thought libraries would become nonexistent due to technology, digital readers, etc. I honestly can’t image that happening, especially when libraries in our area seem to be keeping up with the fast moving trends. We are fortunate to not onlyContinue reading “L is for Libraries, Librarians & Little Libraries”
K is for Kindness & Kidlit community
K is for Kindness & Kidlit Community. I am proud that my writing journey began with a story about kindness. It is the platform I am thrilled to stand on and hope that the story makes a difference in homes and classrooms. I believe that kindness to others and kindness to ourselves are equally important.Continue reading “K is for Kindness & Kidlit community”
J is for Just Keep Writing
J is for Just Keep Writing. This seems so simple, but there are certain days where it feels impossible to write. I remember author Antoinette Truglio Martin, who has an adorable children’s book launching next month called Famous Seaweed Soup, give the advice of, “Once you finish one project, start something else, just keep writing.”Continue reading “J is for Just Keep Writing”
I is for Imposter Syndrome
I is for Imposter Syndrome. Just when you think you are in the groove….the dreaded imposter syndrome strikes! This isn’t something that only writers experience. It is effects all of us at one time or another. Imposter syndrome refers to that feeling of doubt or being inadequate, even when experiencing some success. Sometimes people feelContinue reading “I is for Imposter Syndrome”
H is for Hybrid, Traditional, Self-Publish
H is for Hybrid, Traditional, Self-Publish. At the beginning of my author journey, I found this very confusing, so I will share what I have learned in hopes that it helps other authors. There are three avenues to publishing a book: hybrid, self, traditional and there are pros and cons to each. Hybrid Publishing –Continue reading “H is for Hybrid, Traditional, Self-Publish”
G is for Gratitude…again
G is for Gratitude…again. In the A to Z Blog Challenge last year, I wrote G is for Gratitude. This year, I return to gratitude because it is wildly important and a necessary part of not only a writing journey, but in daily life. Like anything else, gratitude is something that needs to be practicedContinue reading “G is for Gratitude…again”
F is for Font
F is for Font. Selecting a font for The Kindness Machine was much more challenging than I thought it would be. I had read about the benefit of using dyslexic friendly font and knew I wanted to incorporate that into the book. A dyslexic friendly font is a little more weighted at the bottom, mayContinue reading “F is for Font”
E is for Editing
E is for Editing. There are different types of editing and it goes way beyond correct capital letters and punctuation marks. Some additional types of editing include: * developmental editing *line editing*proofreading *copy editing *content editing In 2020, my covid silver lining was walking away from the classroom and it allowed me to focus onContinue reading “E is for Editing”
D is for Determination
D is for Determination. I’d love to say that determination is the thing that will make or break a writing journey…but it’s not. It is definitely part, but there are plenty of determined writers, with incredible stories, waiting to be published. The determination itself isn’t enough. With that being said, plenty of people say, “OneContinue reading “D is for Determination”
Christina Dankert 