Illustrators, take note: I recently found out that kids notice the teeth in the character’s mouth, notice who wears glasses, look at the hair styles, and check for the same outfit from page to page. I knew kids could be a tough audience for authors and now I know they can be just as tough on illustrators. But isn’t it nice to know that all your hard work is so carefully studied and so appreciated by your audience? Judy
Archive for January, 2008
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Kids Notice!
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Writing Time
The days are ticking away. A whole month is almost gone from ‘08! Can’t believe it! I have done some writing, including working on a speech. For the new year, I’ve made a list of manuscripts I want to revisit. A long time away from some stories helps to improve them. Sometimes I’m even surprised at how much I like what I’ve already written and am inspired to go on. Sometimes I know the story is definitely not going to work. (I can always send those off to my writing partner and say, “Your turn!” :) So, time away from a story never hurts. Hope all the writers out there are writing and the illustrators are illustrating and that this year is fabulous for all of you. Judy
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