by Denise Vega | March 2, 2017 | Writing Inspiration
So back in 2015 I had an idea for a picture book that I thought was brilliant. Let’s call it PB1. I worked on various revisions, got feedback, revised some more, sent it to my agent, got more feedback and then…we agreed it was ready to submit. We got a lot...
by Denise Vega | March 31, 2016 | Writing Inspiration
To me, knowing when you’re story is finished–that is, ready to go to your critique group or an agent or editor–is the $64,000 question. How do we know? In one of my Find a Publisher training series videos, I present a checklist that helps me...
by Denise Vega | January 8, 2013 | Writing Inspiration
Yesterday’s prompt: If only she hadn’t… Here’s my take: If only she hadn’t said yes to Connor. She’d thought no one else would ask her to the dance, especially Jake, the one guy she’d been crushing on all year. But then he had...
by Denise Vega | December 18, 2012 | Writing Inspiration
Yesterday’s prompt: When he saw his father coming toward him, he… Here’s my take: When he saw his father coming toward him, he ran toward him, arms open, jacket flapping behind him like an awkward bird trying to take flight. He couldn’t believe...
by Denise Vega | December 4, 2012 | Writing Inspiration
Yesterday’s prompt: Dotsy was a dog on a mission. A mission to… Here’s my take: Dotsy was a dog on a mission. A mission to find the perfect bone to put in the perfect hold she’d dug in the backyard. It had to be just the right size, just the...
