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The balance between entertainment and education
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tye Tyson Nov 28, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I am writing a middle grades book, and I want to include some educational knowledge in the book, but I'm wondering how much is too much. My book is science fiction, but includes a storyline about…Continue
Camp Nanowrimo
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeremy Burrows Jul 30, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Anyone doing Camp Nanowrimo in August, by chance? I wanted to work on my middle grades novel during August, while my work schedule (tutoring) is…Continue
Do you love the process of writing?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michelle Clark Jul 29, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Something I wonder - do most writers love the writing process, or is it always a struggle for them like it is for me? I really like when I get a finished process, and I love coming up with ideas,…Continue
Giving A Pitch
Started this discussion. Last reply by Eliza Tilton Apr 25, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
This seems like the best place to put this. I went to a really awesome pitching panel with Brandon Sanderson (author for the Wheel of Time, Mistborn, Way of Kings), David Coe (LonTobyn Chronicle,…Continue
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"I was thumbing through the discussions and came across this one...sorry for the late response.
I know that the Percy Jackson books, which my son loves, refer to Greek Mythology with a lot of detail. In fact, they even make trading cards of…"
Michelle Clark replied to Tye Tyson's discussion Writing with Confidence"I just view everything as a stage. Sometimes you have to get everything out before you can turn it into something polished. There's nothing wrong with an early stage work - it just means that you have more stages to complete, and that's…"
Abby Richburg replied to Michelle Clark's discussion The balance between entertainment and education"I'm a middle schooler and I love to read and write! But, of course, there is a point where there it seems like there is too much educating going on. If you're writing a book that has references to ancient Greece, you don't have to…"
Cindy L. Rodriguez replied to Michelle Clark's discussion The balance between entertainment and education"In books like HPotter and The Lightning Thief series there are either teachers (Dumbledore or Charon) or smart friends (Hermione or Annabeth) who provide some background/educational information when needed. I think it works when the characters are…"
StaffNicōle Olea replied to Michelle Clark's discussion The balance between entertainment and education
"My son (he's seven) loves the Magic Treehouse books. These have a great story line and are very educational."
Michelle Clark posted a discussionThe balance between entertainment and education
I am writing a middle grades book, and I want to include some educational knowledge in the book, but I'm wondering how much is too much. My book is science fiction, but includes a storyline about maps and exploration, with some references back to the ancient Greeks, which the main character is studying in school. I don't necessarily have to include that, but I think it would be possible to include it without making the reader feel like they are being taught. I've certainly read books that have…See More
Michelle Clark replied to Nicōle Olea's discussion Twitter"I've got a new Twitter now just for writing. it's @MichelleClark99"
Jeremy Burrows replied to Michelle Clark's discussion Camp Nanowrimo"I am doing the July one and am at 47k as of this morning. I would like to start on another novel but I might dedicate August to finishing the final 10k or so words and then the numerous edits I will need.
I'll probably cave in and start…"
Michelle Clark posted a discussionCamp Nanowrimo
Anyone doing Camp Nanowrimo in August, by chance? I wanted to work on my middle grades novel during August, while my work schedule (tutoring) is still light. Plan to update through blog, Twitter, and here if anyone else here is willing. I'm Roswenthe on there.
Michelle Clark replied to Michelle Clark's discussion Do you love the process of writing?"I wish I could remember but I was doing research for my writing class last week and came across it. I've seen comments like that before, though. It sorta bugged me all week, but I wasn't sure why.
I'm sure there are…"
Jeremy Burrows replied to Michelle Clark's discussion Do you love the process of writing?"My fondness for the writing process has its ups and downs.
When I sit down for my daily writing session(s), I usually start off enjoying it and going full speed ahead. Usually, about 1500 words later, I notice myself slipping. At this point I…"
Michelle Clark posted a discussionDo you love the process of writing?
Something I wonder - do most writers love the writing process, or is it always a struggle for them like it is for me? I really like when I get a finished process, and I love coming up with ideas, but I find writing process itself tedious and sometimes very frustrating. I read a writer's article recently that stated that any author who has writer's block or didn't want to write just didn't research enough, and I thought it was a bit naive. There's hundreds of other things I could be doing,…See More
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Got a special heart for Middle Grade books! Come be inspired and inspire others! Moderator ~ Sheri Larsen
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- At 12:44am on May 12, 2013,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Michelle
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StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Michelle
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- At 12:20am on May 12, 2011,
StaffLaura Chesterson said… To Michelle
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- At 9:04pm on May 3, 2011,
StaffNicōle Olea said… - Hi! I couldn't find you on twitter via the twitter handle you left in the forum. You can find me via @WriteSpell
- At 2:19pm on December 7, 2010,
StaffLM Preston said… - You are a WINNER!
WINNERS!!!!
NanoWrimo Contest Winners
FYI: I disqualified those that didn't follow the rules by posting their nanowrimo name, book name, and posting daily.
Numbers for those I could go to the nanowrimo site and validate:
1st Prize: Rebecca Ryals Russell (72000)
2nd Prize: Michelle Clark (50585)
3rd Prize: Catherin Stine (50348)
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