"You should probably try to attain permission, first, by contacting the author/agent for that book. As it's not about making money (being a vol. recruitment campaign), you might not get into trouble, but it wouldn't look very…"
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Copyright question
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chanteé Hale May 19, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
If I used a pic of an author's book on promo materials for a volunteer recruitment campaign (i.e. "educate the next Stephenie Meyer" and a pic of Twilight book cover), do you think there'd be a…Continue
Multicultural YA Lit Mentor Wanted
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I am currently a senior in the Adult Degree Program at Prescott College obtaining my Bachelor's in Nonprofit Management (I live in Phoenix). Prescott College (…Continue
The Fiction Project
Started Dec 23, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
There's still time to sign up for The Fiction Project. I thought this looked like so much fun, I signed up for it and am eagerly awaiting my Moleskine…Continue
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Celise Downs commented on Georgia McBride's group Illustrator's Pad"Hello. Im an indie YA writer turning my WIP YA novel series into a graphic novel series. I'm currently in the process of turning the first two books I've written into script format (a little difficult, that). I'll be looking for…"
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Celise Downs posted a discussionCopyright question
If I used a pic of an author's book on promo materials for a volunteer recruitment campaign (i.e. "educate the next Stephenie Meyer" and a pic of Twilight book cover), do you think there'd be a copyright issue? Just wondering
Celise Downs posted a discussionMulticultural YA Lit Mentor Wanted
I am currently a senior in the Adult Degree Program at Prescott College obtaining my Bachelor's in Nonprofit Management (I live in Phoenix). Prescott College (www.prescott.edu) is a very unique school in which the students are tasked with creating their own degree program and finding mentors within their community--or nationally, or internationally--to mentor (aka "teach") their courses. This is a learning-by-doing method unlike the typical…See More
Celise Downs posted a discussionThe Fiction Project
There's still time to sign up for The Fiction Project. I thought this looked like so much fun, I signed up for it and am eagerly awaiting my Moleskine Cahier. Your finished product goes on tour in June 2011 before it gets catalogued at the Brooklyn Art Library. What writer could pass that up?!
Celise Downs posted a discussionWebsite for Teens with Literary Leanings
That's the name of the article I read online at the New York Times. The website is Figment and it just launched. Looks pretty interesting and a new way for teens to get their writing out there.
Celise Downs replied to Celise Downs's discussion Are you a graphic novel writer?"Hey LM,
That would be great! Thanks so much."
StaffLM Preston replied to Celise Downs's discussion Are you a graphic novel writer?
"I actually went to an event where a graphic book author (and artist) visited. He gave us tons of information in reference to it and explained that there is a way to write the dialogue for these. He mentioned several books on the subject. If I can…"
Celise Downs replied to Celise Downs's discussion Writing Terms"Nicole,
Thanks for the idea. I'll keep that in mind. I came up with writing drafts (First, second, third, etc) and tools of the trade (pencil, pen, quill, crayon, marker, etc). But I need to come up with six, so the literary awards thing would…"
StaffNicōle Olea replied to Celise Downs's discussion Writing Terms
"You could use literary awards like The Pulitzer Prize for levels..."
Celise Downs posted a discussionWriting Terms
I need some assistance with some homework. I'm currently taking a Fundraising course and for my assignment on "memberships", I need to come up with a membership campaign for my future nonprofit. Since it's going to involve writing, I'd like to use writing terms/references for the different levels (i.e. if a donor contributes between $xx-$xx, they're in the Beta Readers Club.) Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. See More
Celise Downs commented on Georgia McBride's group Promotion Junction"A Royal Pain: A Draven Atreides, Teenage Informant Novel (Book One) Chapter Five is up and ready for your feedback. This is the final chapter I will be posting for my class project and will be open for comments until Sunday"
Celise Downs replied to Celise Downs's discussion Graphic Novels"Thanks Laura. I guess this post is two-fold. How to write and who to find to illustrate.
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Road Trip Wednesday #40: Your Character's Skivvies
Posted on August 11, 2010 at 6:58pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Road Trip Wednesday is a “Blog Carnival”, where YA Highway‘s contributors post a weekly writing or reading-related question and answer it in on our own blogs. You can hop from destination to destination and get
everybody’s unique take on the topic.
You’re more than welcome to participate! Just answer the question on your own blog, and leave a link to…
Continue Your Two Cents: ACL Project
Posted on July 30, 2010 at 5:42pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
This semester, I’m taking Advanced Children’s Lit (referred to here as ACL). As part of my Creative Project, I’ve decided to post the first five chapters of A Royale Pain, Book One in my Draven Atreides, Teenage Informant series on my author blog:
ContinueA day at the spa can be a “royale” pain.
Sixteen-year-old Draven Atreides has just started a new gig as an FBI informant. Her To Do…
Writing Movement: Week of 7-19
Posted on July 27, 2010 at 4:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Missed two days of writing last week, but I still got 16 handwritten pages in. The rest of it was previously written material. Not too bad. Not sure how many typewritten pages that turned out to be, but I was able to submit the 1st 30 pages for my CWII class. Here's hoping I have better movement this week.
Writing Movement: Week of 7-12
Posted on July 21, 2010 at 12:53pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
The revision process for Book 2 hasn't been too bad. I had to write a revision outline for my CWII class and I'm not used to doing those. I'm a pantser by nature and tend to have an "Well, let's see what happens" type of attitude. I have to admit that I had help with the outline. A friend and co-worker who's familiar with the series helped me crank out an outline. I have some guidance now, so it's a little easier to write.
Last week I hand wrote 22 pages. The rest was…
ContinueComment Wall (4 comments)
- At 4:31pm on July 26, 2010,
StaffSheri Larsen said… - Hi Celise,
We haven't been introduced. I'm the MG Lair moderator. It's wonderful to have you here. Lovely photo, BTW.
- At 11:25am on May 4, 2010,
StaffC. Lee McKenzie said… - Glad to see you on the Expert Group, Celise.
- At 9:38pm on April 2, 2010,
Crystal Collier said… - Cute webpage! Just got done reading Amazon reviews, and I think I'm going to have to track down Secrets and Kisses. =)
- At 8:34am on January 6, 2010,
StaffGeorgia McBride said… - Hi Celise! Welcome to #Yalitchat! Hopefully you've found a home! Thanks for participating in the commuunity and adding content!
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