Thursday, July 19, 2012

My visit to Writer's Camp

I did my first library visit this week. It was so much fun to chat with the students about their stories and to answer their questions about writing and publishing a novel. Below is a picture of the talented writers who participated (minus one camera shy fellow).

Middle Grade Writer's Group

We talked about life as a writer, from developing an idea into a story and tips on conquering writer's block to finding a home for your novel and what to expect after you've sold the book.

After the fun and interactive discussion, I got to be a fly on the wall and listen to the rest of their meeting. Some of the students shared a little of their work, and let me tell you they are a talented group of aspiring authors!

Thank you Catherine and the Writer's Group for allowing me to crash your meeting and for making me feel so welcome. I had a wonderful time!!

8 comments:

  1. Sounds like a good event. What fun to be able to listen to the students work too!

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    1. That was one of my favorite parts. It's fun to hear what they are writing about. :)

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  2. How fun - what a treat for them to meet a "real" author! :)

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    1. It was a treat for me to meet such talented aspiring authors!

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  3. This sounds like such fun! I bet it was a blast for the kids and for you. A great way to spend a summer day. :)
    ~Jess

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  4. This the part of being an author I look forward to, getting a chance to talk with other aspiring authors as they journey on their path. I'm still on the aspiring path myself so I've got a ways yet to get to the meet and greets.

    It looks like a good time was had, even if one fellow was a little camera shy :-)

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    1. Meeting readers and aspiring authors is definitely one of my favorite parts of being an author.

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