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Saturday, February 2, 2013 6:14:10 PM
Laura Atkins wrote a blog post titled Winter Writing Warmer - Finding Inspiration and Support with Your Children's Book Project:
Laura said, " I am planning to run a winter event, helping people to focus on their current project, sharing inspiration, helping each other to talk about aspects such as plotting and character development, and leaving some time for writing (or..." more
Monday, December 3, 2012 1:02:58 PM
Laura Atkins wrote a blog post titled SCBWI BI Conference - Musings from Someone Who Has Self-Published:
Laura said, "Here is my final conference post, at least until I find some time to write up the notes I have still have rattling around. In the mean time, friend and client Andy Dickenson (see his blog on the branding session below) has written his thoughts..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 6:51:15 PM
Laura Atkins wrote a blog post titled SCBWI BI Conference - Finding the Plot with Sara Grant:
Laura said, "I attended the SCBWI British Isles conference this past weekend: Bright Horizons: Creating the Stories of Tomorrow. It was an amazing weekend, one of the best conferences I've been to. I went with some clients who are also good friends (Andy..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 6:51:15 PM
Laura Atkins wrote a blog post titled SCBWI BI Conference - Why Every Author Needs To Know Their Author Brand with Justin Stomper and Philip Norman:
Laura said, "This post comes to you thanks to my client and friend, Andy Dickenson. Andy has written and self-published his debut novel, The Last Days, a futuristic thriller and murder mystery featuring a vivid cast of comic book-inspired characters (you can..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 6:51:14 PM
Laura Atkins wrote a blog post titled SCBWI BI Conference - Making a Character Jump off the Page with Julia Golding and Julia Bell:
Laura said, "Here's the next blog post, this one thanks to client and friend Astrid Holm. I've been working with Astrid for many years. She originally found me when she was working on her MA in Creative Writing at Sussex University and she joined my monthly..." more
Friday, May 18, 2012 3:44:43 AM
Laura Atkins wrote a blog post titled Win a Free Picture Book Manuscript Critique:
Laura said, " I've decided to celebrate spring (and my birthday) by offering a free picture book manuscript critique. To enter, just leave a comment on my Facebook page by the end of May. I will choose the winner at random. If you want to read more..." more
Friday, May 11, 2012 4:41:16 AM
Laura Atkins wrote a blog post titled Client Sue Shippam on self-publishing her middle-grade novel:
Laura said, " I've know Sue Shippam for several years now. I first met her when she attended one of my writing workshops. Since then she joined my monthly writing group, and I have provided manuscript critiquing and mentoring on various project...." more
Monday, April 23, 2012 4:50:08 AM
Laura Atkins wrote a blog post titled Student Report from the London Book Fair:
Laura said, "This week at the University of Roehampton, we are running our new one-week publishing module for MA students. This is being convened by Susan Greenberg, and I will be teaching a section on children's publishing on Thursday afternoon. As part of the..." more
Friday, March 2, 2012 8:14:24 AM
Laura Atkins wrote a blog post titled SCBWI article on diversity:
Laura said, " I don't know if non-SCBWI members can access the SCBWI Bulletin (their publication). But hopefully you can through this link. I was happy to read an article focusing on diversity (or the lack of diversity) in terms..." more
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:41:11 AM
Laura Atkins wrote a blog post titled Happy client:
Laura said, " Illustration by Polly Noakes It's always gratifying when clients are inspired by my feedback. I was delighted after critiquing a picture book manuscript by published illustrator Polly Noakes to get this quick email reply from..." more
Saturday, February 25, 2012 1:54:45 AM
Laura Atkins wrote a blog post titled Sara Grant on Editing 16/2/12:
Laura said, " On February 16th, Sara Grant gave an excellent presentation on revision at Roehampton University, where I work part-time as a Senior Lecturer. Sara (above left, in the red sweater/cardigan) spoke in detail about how she approaches the revision..." more
Monday, January 23, 2012 12:39:09 PM
Laura Atkins wrote a blog post titled Speaker at Lewes Children's Book Group AGM, January 25th:
Laura said, " I'm going to be the speaker at the Lewes Children's Book Group's AGM gathering. The topic of my talk is, "What's the Story? Issues around diversity and publishing in the UK." This will start at 7:30 pm, and will take place at the Lewes..." more
Monday, January 23, 2012 12:39:09 PM
Laura Atkins wrote a blog post titled Report from SCBWI London Professional Series - Commissioning Editor Night:
Laura said, "One of my clients, Andy Dickenson, attended the recent SCBWI British Isles event on January 17th, part of the London Professional Series. This was Commissioning Editor Night, and included Barry Cunningham (Chicken House), Lauren Buckland (Random..." more
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 3:17:29 AM
Laura Atkins wrote a blog post titled December newsletter - Gift vouchers, news, events and resources:
Laura said, " I've just posted my December newsletter - with news and updates, along with gift vouchers for manuscript critiques and mentors. I hope everyone has a great festive season! You can read the newsletter here.Original post blogged on..." more
Friday, December 9, 2011 7:56:26 AM
Laura Atkins wrote a blog post titled Belated Comments from Summer Writing Workshop:
Laura said, " Monk's House in Rodmell, once home to Virginia Woolf, where we had exclusive access for a picnic lunch I am late to add two posts from participants who attended the one-day "Writing Children’s Books and Getting..." more
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 6:29:53 AM
Laura Atkins wrote a blog post titled SCBWI BI Conference - Lil Chase on Books that Sell and Sell Well:
Laura said, " Final report, I think, from the SCBWI British Isles conference. I did take notes from the two panel events, but am running out of steam. This report was written by two members of my writing group: Astrid Holm with input from..." more
Friday, November 25, 2011 6:07:51 AM
Laura Atkins wrote a blog post titled SCBWI BI Conference - Chris Riddell on Character:
Laura said, " This post was written by Sarah Carron, a new writer I've worked with who has completed a middle grade fantasy novel. Developing Character - with Chris Riddell When I booked the “Developing Character” workshop from..." more
Friday, November 25, 2011 6:07:51 AM
Laura Atkins wrote a blog post titled SCBWI BI Conference - The Edge panel: Hooking Teen Readers:
Laura said, " This post was written by Olivia Heminway, a member of my monthly writing group (there's more about her in a previous post). These are her bullet point notes from the panel discussion by authors from The Edge. These authors, who all write..." more
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 8:15:48 AM
Laura Atkins wrote a blog post titled SCBWI BI Conference - Judith Heneghan on Point of View:
Laura said, " The next post on the SCBWI British Isles conference is written by Astrid Holm, a member of my monthly writing group whose novel was shortlisted for the Chicken House Award. Emma Bayley, another member of my writing group who is..." more
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 5:25:48 AM
Laura Atkins wrote a blog post titled Comment Become Essay - Response on Diversity and Publishing Post:
Laura said, "I'm taking a quick break from my SCBWI reports, though there are more to come, as I wanted to post on another topic. My friend, author Zetta Elliott, has been creating a list of middle grade and YA novels written by African American authors..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 2:19:11 PM
Laura Atkins wrote a blog post titled SCBWI BI Conference - Anthony McGowan on Plotting:
Laura said, " Note - it's another picture of Anthony McGowan - same guy from the previous post... And now for the next post. This one was written by Olivia Heminway (see below) and I've added some bits. Anthony McGowan on Plotting Some..." more
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 8:29:00 AM
Laura Atkins made friends with Lizza Aiken