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Tag: Inspiration
Support Greta’s message: Write now
When sixteen-year-old Greta Thunberg says to adults, “Our house is on fire,” and “Our lives are in your hands,” we must listen. And act. How?
Ripple Grove Press: Our Story
GUEST POST by Rob Broder, Ripple Grove Press Ripple Grove Press turns five years old this fall. Writers’ Rumpus is honored to host Rob Broder
Balancing Writing With Life
By Dana Nuenighoff A friend once told me that if she didn’t have to write, if there weren’t stories building themselves in her head constantly,
A Launch Day Ode To My Editor
Sure, authors get acknowledgement pages to wax poetic about all the many, many people who help turn a manuscript into an actual book, but sometimes an
My library asks: Do You Know Who Deborah Sampson Was?
Last Saturday Deborah Sampson (aka Robert Shurtlieff) gave a stirring performance at my library. In reality, talented historical reenactor Judith Kalaora brought to life the
World of Books #9: Hong Kong and France
With humor and gusto these two picture books offer well-illustrated views on coping with flora and fauna. Both use water based media and line to
Developing a Writing Practice
You can find a lot of bad advice in the publishing world. You can also find a lot of well-intentioned advice that has been taken
The 7 Layer Cake Writing Method
Baking a 7 layer cake is like writing a story. You have so many tempting and tasty choices to make, and each new layer builds
World of Books #8: Turkey
It is important to be aware of the visual voices of picture book authors and illustrators around the world. We can all inspire one another
The Writers’ Rumpus 2018 Review
Racing through the mall Voice croaking like a frog Wishing you were home sweet home Perusing your favorite blog! Is it my imagination, or does
Challenge Accepted
Happy December, everyone! Can you believe the year is almost over? If you’re like me, you are trying to live in the moment, with all
Interview with picture book author Ame Dyckman
Amy Courage: Today on Writers’ Rumpus, we’re joined by Ame Dyckman, the author of numerous funny and sweet picture books, including WOLFIE THE BUNNY, YOU
World of Books #7: Norway, Sweden, & Iceland
Color, whether subtle or saturated, has immense power. For picturebooks color can be exploited for its emotional value as well as being a property that
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