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Saturday, August 6, 2011 6:24:40 PM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled Rory's Story Cubes - Roll Your Imagination:
Sally said, "I got a fun gift in my stocking last Christmas. Well, I thought it was fun but then again, I am a dorky writer. The gift was, "Rory's Story Cubes" with the tag line of, "Let Your Imagination Roll Wild". I was so excited, I wanted..." more
Thursday, July 28, 2011 6:18:09 PM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled Chancie Loves to Read:
Sally said, "Chancie made it to the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt blog. Find out Chancie's favorite books and what he thinks about classic english literature."
Saturday, July 23, 2011 3:22:55 PM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled Russell the Sheep:
Sally said, "I have a new FAVORITE children's picture book, "Russel the Sheep" by Rob Scotton. One look at the cover and I was hooked. Russell, is a sheep who can't fall asleep. He thinks he's too hot, then he thinks he's too cold. He..." more
Tuesday, July 5, 2011 9:22:28 PM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled Critique Group:
Sally said, "I attended my first "live" critique group a few weeks ago. I use the word “live” since in the past I have only used on-line critique groups or swapped via e-mail.I have to say I found the in person, real live group much more helpful. We all gave..." more
Friday, June 24, 2011 9:12:23 PM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled Chronicle Books :: Press Here:
Sally said, "As a children's picture book writer I just couldn't resist this book! A simple concept but so much fun for the kids - Press Here by Herve Tullet published by Chronicle Books. This is a hands on book that will get children interested in..." more
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 12:36:24 PM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled Writing Young Adult Fiction for Dummies:
Sally said, "DearEditor.com is celebrating the release of "Writing Young Adult Fiction for Dummies" with a 7 day virtual book launch, from June 29th to July 5th. Lots of FREEBIES: First chapter critique, free downloads, book excerpts and a free full..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2011 8:58:59 AM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead Book Review:
Sally said, "I just knocked another book off my self-imposed reading list, “When You Reach Me” by Rebecca Stead. I thoroughly enjoyed this young adult novel, a refreshing change from the "Twighlight" and "Hunger Games" series. Rebecca managed..." more
Thursday, May 26, 2011 10:35:38 AM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled Childhood Favorites:
Sally said, "I want to share a few of my favorite childhood picture books:"Mop Top" by Don Freeman"Harry the Dirty Dog" by Gene Zion"The Little House" by Virginia Lee Burton"Flat Stanley" by Jeff BrownEach book different from the other, but all of them..." more
Sunday, May 22, 2011 1:15:44 PM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled Time Flies:
Sally said, "Wow, can hardly believe that May is almost over! I have been juggling working full time, taking care of the family and squeezing in my writing. Oh, and did I mention I am pet sitting too? I attended a wonderful conference sponsored..." more
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 9:30:55 PM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled New Job - New Challenges:
Sally said, "Well, joy of joys - I finally found a job. Of course, the positive effect is we now have more income coming in to our house. It also means that I am learning to juggle my time -- learning what is most important to me. You'd think..." more
Monday, January 10, 2011 11:51:47 AM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled Book Review – Writing Picture Books:
Sally said, "I have a new found helpful guidebook, "Writing Picture Books, A Hands-On Guide from Story Creation to Publication" by Ann Whitford Paul. Let me first start by saying that I have read quite a few of these so-called "You Can Write" books and the..." more
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 3:23:10 PM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled End of the Year:
Sally said, "A few remnants of Christmas 2010 remain throughout my house: empty gift bags, unopened cookie tins, pieces of candy canes, and an ornament that rolled under the sofa (bad kitty). With all the hustle and bustle of baking, wrapping and getting those..." more
Friday, December 10, 2010 11:01:13 AM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled Jenny Matlock: On the 17th Day Before Christmas.:
Sally said, "Thought I would share a posting from one of my favorite bloggers, Jenny Matlock. Per Jenny's blog post: "Jenny Matlock...Off on a Tanget gave to me,Seven straight days of giveaways...For things I can put 'neath my Holiday tree!"Day one..." more
Friday, September 10, 2010 12:06:59 AM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled Book Review – The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins:
Sally said, "I haven't actually finished The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins yet. But, I am so enthralled by the story; I can barely bring myself to put the book down. Yes, the book is geared toward young adults, but so is the Twilight series. And yes this book..." more
Friday, September 10, 2010 12:06:59 AM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled The Artist’s Way:
Sally said, "Another book that every aspiring and published writer should have on their shelf is "The Artist's Way, A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity", by Julia Cameron. Julia gently but firmly walks you through the trials, tribulation and elation of..." more
Sunday, August 8, 2010 8:15:30 PM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled Take 10 For Writers:
Sally said, "Browsing the aisles of my local bookstore I found a book that I just couldn't leave without, "Take Ten for Writers", by Bonnie Neubauer. Per the book cover the exercises in this book are supposed to "generate ideas and stimulate your writing..." more
Monday, July 26, 2010 1:25:17 PM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled My Writer's Notebook:
Sally said, "I have a little notebook that I keep near to me. It contains several sections that I find useful. There's a section for:Character Planning - characteristics of my main character (age, looks, strengths, etc.)Nuts and Bolts -..." more
Saturday, July 24, 2010 11:58:36 AM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled Bird by Bird Some Instructions on Writing and Life, by Anne Lamott:
Sally said, "My cousin owns a used book store. One of her customers brought in a bagful of books which included the book Bird by Bird Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott. She gave me the book because she knew I was a writer and would enjoy..." more
Friday, July 16, 2010 11:44:49 AM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled My July Reading List:
Sally said, "Books I have read in July Twilight by Stephenie MeyerSpeak by Laurie Halse AndersonPictures of Hollis Woods by Patricia Reilly GiffPromise Not to Tell by Jennifer McMahonA Wrinkle in Time by Madelein L'EngleThe Giver by Lois LowrySound juvenile to..." more
Thursday, July 15, 2010 1:07:40 PM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled Writing Children’s Books:
Sally said, "SSummer is in full swing. I am busy collecting ideas for children's picture books. I keep a notebook handy so when these ideas pop into my head I can write it down. I have had so many ideas that I have forgotten! I got this useful tip from a..." more
Monday, July 5, 2010 11:09:38 AM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled From the Mixed-Up Files of Jennifer Bertman:
Sally said, "In my quest to become a better writer I have stumbled across several helpful blogs. My newest is "From the Mixed-Up Files of Jennifer Bertman". Jennifer has tons of interviews with successful children's writers – she includes pictures of..." more
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 3:19:08 PM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled The Struggles of Editing or Second Guessing Myself:
Sally said, "I have finished my first draft manuscript of my YA novel "A Day in June". I am the type of writer who doesn't outline, I just sit down and write - let my story take a life of it's own. Ahhh, but their is a price for that type of writing..." more
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 8:40:08 PM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled First Sentences:
Sally said, "I have been struggling with the first few sentences of my manuscript. I have written the entire manuscript and I am in the editing and rewriting process. But, I have learned that in order to capture a reader's attention you have to hook them in the..." more
Monday, June 7, 2010 2:24:31 PM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled 11 Ways to Find the Agent or Editor You Need:
Sally said, "While browsing the web, trying to locate an agent who would love to represent my manuscript for a children's picture book, I came across this wonderful list. Right from the agents mouth – here are 11 Ways to Find the Agent or Editor You Need –..." more
Thursday, September 1, 2011 12:45:54 PM
Sally Spratt wrote a blog post titled I've Moved!:
Sally said, "Thanks for visiting - but I've moved! My new blog is: http://www.sallywrites.comPlease visit - you'll love my new look."