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Tuesday, February 21, 2012 11:59:31 AM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled Flash Fiction: Mistake:
Erin said, "It's time for the first challenge in the Platform-Building Campaign. Here are the rules...Write a short story/flash fiction story in 200 words or less, excluding the title. It can be in any format, including a poem. Begin the story..." more
Friday, February 17, 2012 10:15:06 AM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled The Danger of Being a Writing Conference Addict:
Erin said, "Is there such a thing as going to too many writing conferences? Yesterday I blogged about the many different events going on in our state. And they all sound brilliant. But what do you think? Is there a point when writers should stop..." more
Thursday, February 16, 2012 2:17:04 PM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled eshakespear @ 2012-02-16T11:56:00:
Erin said, "What to learn more about the craft of writing for children? What to hang out with loads of like-minded writers? Do you live in Utah? Or would you like to take a trip to our lovely scenic state?Then you're in luck! There are some fun writing..." more
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 10:06:22 AM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled {motivation}:
Erin said, "Lovely thoughts kifed from my Pinterest board about writing... "
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 7:45:20 PM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled I Love Secrets:
Erin said, "Author, April Henry, whose blog is all kinds of awesome and smart and funny, shared this on her blog yesterday...."In the planning stage, I make sure that all my characters have secrets that will be revealed gradually during the..." more
Monday, February 13, 2012 8:55:18 PM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled Recently...:
Erin said, "#1: I watched every episode of the BBC series Bleak House on Netflix. I know I should have been writing instead. But it was usually when I was putting the wee babe to sleep or while I tried to make some headway in cleaning my Craft Room Pit of Doom..." more
Monday, February 13, 2012 8:55:18 PM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled Origins Blogfest:
Erin said, ""On Monday, February 13th, post your own origin story. Tell us all where your writing dreams began. It could be anything from how you started making up stories as a child, or writing for the school newspaper, or even what prompted you to start..." more
Friday, February 10, 2012 1:17:29 AM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled Blankity Blank Blank:
Erin said, "How do you name your cities? Your world? Your....everything?I'm working on building my fantasy world. And yes, it makes me feel Oh, So Powerful. Some might say, however, that I'm a tad bit behind since I'm on, mmmm....revision #743? And..." more
Thursday, February 9, 2012 10:51:31 AM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled Platform-Builder's Campaign...sign up today!:
Erin said, "Want to meet more bloggers who write in the same genre as you? Check out the Platform-Building Campaign over at Rach Writes. This is a really fun idea and I'm looking forward to joining in. Sign-ups close on Feb...." more
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 12:02:56 PM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled The Girl Who Could Fly {sorry....long post ahead}:
Erin said, " Recently I read this book...The Girl Who Could Fly by Victoria ForesterIt was excellent. Beautiful. Moving. Touching. Exciting. Lovely. Thrilling. Oy. Yep, it was really great. The book started with a quote.To be nobody but yourself..." more
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 12:36:09 AM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled eshakespear @ 2012-02-07T09:02:00:
Erin said, "{drum roll please}The *Southern Utah Children's Writers Schmoozy Night!If you have any questions, comment or shoot me an email. I'd love to know if you're planning on attending....I need to give The Pastry Pub an idea of how many are..." more
Friday, February 3, 2012 8:39:19 AM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled eshakespear @ 2012-02-03T08:54:00:
Erin said, "Yesterday I decided I'd whip the kitchen into shape.I cleaned up a petrified mass of molasses from one cupboard. I sorted utensils. And tossed a lot of junk. I scrubbed shelves. And I shook my head at the sad state of our kitchen. Oy! It was..." more
Thursday, February 2, 2012 1:12:59 AM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled A Change of Plans {aka Focus Erin!}:
Erin said, "I'm a bit impulsive {And forgetful*}And when I got thinking about the picture book marathon I thought, "Why not?" Then I thought, "I could post about picture books all month!"But does anyone remember This Post..." more
Monday, January 30, 2012 7:57:02 AM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled Do You Boycott Books While Writing?:
Erin said, "I know there are some authors who don't like to read while they're writing, especially the same genre of books they're working on. They fear they will accidentally snag the author's voice or steal ideas and such.But I am always..." more
Saturday, October 8, 2011 3:11:09 PM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled Big Goals + Big Reward = Crazy Writer:
Erin said, "This year on my birthday my super awesome friend, Carol Lynch Williams (who I adore) wrote this sweet message on my facebook wall....Happy happy birthday, Erin, dear.Gotta get a book out for next year.If I had a wish then it..." more
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 9:01:52 AM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled 50 Cent Shirt Re-do:
Erin said, "That's right. This shirt cost me a whoppin' 50 cents. I bought it at one of my favorite stores, The Catholic Thrift Shoppe. On the last weekend of the month they put all their clothes on sale for 50 cents. Yes! It's Thrifty..." more
Monday, September 19, 2011 3:53:35 PM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled Easy Patchwork Top and T-shirt Leggings:
Erin said, "I sewed up this super easy patchwork top as a dress for my smallest monkey a few months ago. I tried using really wide elastic in the top casing. I thought it was a good idea but....erm....it made it too bulky for her small body. In fact, it..." more
Monday, September 19, 2011 3:53:33 PM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled eshakespear @ 2011-09-19T16:38:00:
Erin said, "FFFFFFFFFFFA-C-T!Okay, who else loves the Kid History videos? Ack! They are so hilarious. My cute friend, Kathy, shared the link to these the other day and we LOVE them. I can't even begin to pick our favorite. We quote them ALL the..." more
Friday, September 16, 2011 10:39:32 AM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled Anniversary at the Roller Rink:
Erin said, "My handsome cowboy and I celebrated fourteen years of marriage this week. We went out to dinner at The Market Grill which is a a yummy 'ole cowboy restaurant right next to the livestock auction. Yep. Their meat is very fresh...." more
Saturday, September 10, 2011 12:29:54 AM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled This summer I read...:
Erin said, "Alright, here is another installment of my itty bitty book reviews. These are most of the books I've read in the past while....I'm not very good at remembering to jot down titles and then I quickly forget what I've read.I also started..." more
Friday, September 2, 2011 11:21:53 AM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled You think you've got big problems? What about a big solution?:
Erin said, "have been...* Promoting this Writing Workshop.*Taking care of my son who had to go to the doctor after his face smashed into the baby stroller. He was being a sweet son and lifting it out from behind the mass of bikes around it and somehow a part of..." more
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 12:09:19 AM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled My new favorite song...:
Erin said, "I'm going to live a crazy dream.Impossible as it may seem.It doesn't matter what the future brings.I'm going to live a crazy dream. Yep. I'm definitely a little girl with great big plans."
Monday, August 15, 2011 12:09:20 PM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled A Declaration to the Universe:
Erin said, "Birthdays are great for seeing where you are and where you'd like to be. So, I've set some goals. Big Goals. And I even have a Big Reward in mind for myself if I can reach them. Reaching these goals requires me to give up..." more
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 1:25:40 AM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled Is Writing a Novel Like Cleaning the Toilet?:
Erin said, " Ok. How cool is this? Seriously a fish tank toilet? My kids would hang out in the bathroom all day. Hey now. There's an idea...So, I finally cleaned my bathroom today. I'd been meaning to do it for....awhile. But..." more
Thursday, February 23, 2012 2:52:52 PM
Erin Shakespear wrote a blog post titled Look! I'm Famous...:
Erin said, "I expect the news crew any minute.That's right I have two craft ideas in Disney's Family Fun Magazine this month.And they even used a picture of my cute son, Sam, modeling his own Pet Rock Monster Necklace. I told him he could..." more