by Denise Vega | March 6, 2013 | Picture Books, Writer Tips & Tools
Today is Picture Book Wednesday and we’ll be talking about a question that we always discuss in the classes I teach: How long should my story be? The short answer is: as long as it takes to tell it. However, with picture books, we know there is an economy of...
by Denise Vega | March 5, 2013 | Writing Inspiration
I wondered if I would have noticed her if the platform hadn’t been so empty. Weirdly empty, like she was the only person left (except me, and I was watching her, I wasn’t part of the scene, so I’m not sure I existed or counted in this scenario). She...
by Denise Vega | March 1, 2013 | Novels, Writer Tips & Tools
Last Friday at my Wild Writers critique meeting, someone commented on how she was chomping at the bit to start a new novel, and a few people echoed her excitement about the joys of the first draft, free and unfettered. For them anyway. I’m still not completely...
by Denise Vega | February 28, 2013 | Writing Inspiration
Last week I talked about my segue into procrastination. This week I’ll give you a few reasons why I think this is the case. Fear of the unknown. I usually don’t plan or outline my books but even when I do, there’s still that blank page or computer...
by Denise Vega | February 27, 2013 | Picture Books, Writer Tips & Tools
Today is Picture Book Wednesday! I just had two amazing experiences last week. Both classes I taught- at University of Denver Enrichment Program and Lighthouse Writers – were filled with fabulous writers full of energy, passion, and excitement and I was so...
