by Denise Vega | May 5, 2016 | Writing Inspiration
Last Saturday I attended a Nonfiction Summit hosted by the Rocky Mountain Chapter Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. I arrived sans ideas—I was going purely to learn and be open to whatever might come my way. I have published some...
by Denise Vega | July 30, 2015 | Writing Inspiration
It’s true. I’m an inspiration junkie. I love listening to speakers who say things that give me goosebumps or fire me up about my purpose as a writer. I love leaving a talk feeling like I can do anything and be the kind of writer I’ve always wanted to...
by Denise Vega | July 31, 2013 | Writing Inspiration
Today I’m off to LA for the 42nd annual SCBWI Summer Conference! In fact, depending on when you read this, I may be on the plane or already there. It starts Friday but as a Co-Regional Advisor, I’ve got some meetings and such to attend beforehand. The...
by Denise Vega | September 20, 2012 | Novels, Writer Tips & Tools
As I noted in the first Writer’s Studio, back in January I hit a wall with my new YA novel and knew I needed to set it aside for awhile. (For the record I burst into tears, e-mailed my group and told my husband I felt like a failure, and then ate too much...
