http://writersinkville.com/principessa By Judith Ross Enderle and Stephanie Jacob Gordon Thu, 01 May 2008 03:08:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en What power that one little word has.  The child says no and waits for a reaction.  The parent says no and has drawn a line.  Temptation lurks and no makes you feel saintly.  You have to turn down a request or an opportunity you really want to accept and no ... http://writersinkville.com/principessa/2008/05/01/no/ You cannot do anything about the weather, so you might as well enjoy the day no matter the number of clouds or the heat of the sun.  I think this applies to a lot of things that we gripe about, those little things that we let tie our insides into knots.  Pick ... http://writersinkville.com/principessa/2008/05/01/the-weather/ There's something about rubbing elbows with other children's book creators that fires the creative spirit.  Whether a large conference or a smaller gathering, take time away from your desk to get out and talk shop.  I was recently able to attend part of a conference and just that much had my ... http://writersinkville.com/principessa/2008/05/01/rubbing-elbows/ GREAT NEWS!  NELL NUGGET AND THE COWCAPER will be out in paperback plus this summer.  To order, visit www.toetheline.org   Summary:  When Nell's best cow Goldie is missing, the Sheriff is too busy to help.  Riding her horse Paydirt and accompanied by her little dog Dust, Nell sets out on the trail ... http://writersinkville.com/principessa/2008/04/26/nell-nuggett-news/ Stephanie and I are recently back from the SCBWI New York Conference.  If you could capture the energy generated by a group of children's book creators, you could probably light up a city.  Attending the conference made me think back to when I first started writing for children.  I was hungry for ... http://writersinkville.com/principessa/2008/02/23/some-thoughts-study-read-write/ 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 ... http://writersinkville.com/principessa/2008/01/25/kids-notice/ 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 ... http://writersinkville.com/principessa/2008/01/25/writing-time/ Wishing children's book writers, illustrators, and all those involved in getting books into the hands of eager young and young-at-heart-readers the merriest Christmas and joy and success in the New Year!  Judy and Stephanie/Writers Ink  http://writersinkville.com/principessa/2007/12/21/happy-holidays/ If I had to choose one book (not my own) to give for a five to seven-year-old it would be Toys Go Out by Emily Jenkins.  This is a step up from picture books, perfect for the early reader.  I gave it to my granddaughter last year and she has ... http://writersinkville.com/principessa/2007/11/28/a-holiday-choice/ At last Stephanie and I are heading into the final revision on a mid-grade novel we've been working on forever.  It helped that we had time to sit down and brainstorm when I visited her for a few days following the SCBWI Working Writer's Retreat.  Great inspiration struck after I ... http://writersinkville.com/principessa/2007/11/03/unstuckedness/