CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I was fortunate to experience Jane Yolen’s magical picture book boot camp with so many wonderful moments, and so many awesome authors there
Tag: Inspiration
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: A Golden Key
What do Ezra Jack Keats, Sylvia Plath, Stephen King, Richard Avedon, Truman Capote, Robert McClosky, and Andy Warhol have in common, besides being incredibly creative?
Flexibility Is Key to Being a Published Author
By Carol Ekster I learned about the powerful quote below, by Maya Angelou, when an instructor shared it in spin class. It touched me. Wanting
Continuing our Blogiversary at Writers’ Rumpus
by Carol Gordon Ekster In June, Writers’ Rumpus celebrated its first blogiversary. I’m continuing the celebration in this post, making it last the entire summer!
Do you want to write children’s books? Get ready to wait!
By Carol Gordon Ekster I did a blog hop awhile back and the talented Sarah Albee was one of the authors I interviewed. I remember
Keep Calm and Carry On Writing
By Amy Courage You probably know that feeling. You get an email back from a publisher and read something like, “This is a sweet story,
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