| 8:00 pm |
kidlitchat: |
TOPIC: What one craft/business gift would you give the writer or illustrator on your list? #kidlitchat |
| 8:00 pm |
elizaosborn: |
@EgmontUSA I can see you! #kidlitchat |
| 8:00 pm |
JensBookPage: |
@bonnieadamson @carolgrannick I really am a first-timer. I’m intimidated by chats (the introvert in me). But I’m here… #kidlitchat |
| 8:00 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
TOPIC: What one craft/business gift would you give the writer or illustrator on your list? #kidlitchat |
| 8:00 pm |
gregpincus: |
TOPIC: What one craft/business gift would you give the writer or illustrator on your list? #kidlitchat |
| 8:00 pm |
jeanie_w: |
RT @kidlitchat: TOPIC: What one craft/business gift would you give the writer or illustrator on your list? #kidlitchat |
| 8:00 pm |
dawnmetcalf: |
Tis the season for #kidlitchat! (Going on now — just follow the hashtag through the snow.) |
| 8:01 pm |
dawnmetcalf: |
RT @gregpincus TOPIC: What one craft/business gift would you give the writer or illustrator on your list? #kidlitchat |
| 8:01 pm |
JennBailey: |
TIME!!! #kidlitchat |
| 8:01 pm |
gregpincus: |
howdy all you first time #kidlitchat folks. Dive on in… and focus on fun (since it’s impossible to focus on all the tweets!) |
| 8:01 pm |
DHeiligman: |
@ChristineTB Oh PLEASE don’t behave! I did aol childrens book chats before you were born. #kidlitchat |
| 8:01 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@JensBookPage Don’t be intimidated–NO ONE can keep up!  #kidlitchat |
| 8:01 pm |
EgmontUSA: |
Now I see me, too! Phew! #kidlitchat |
| 8:01 pm |
ChristineIAm: |
#kidlitchat Membership in SCBWI. |
| 8:01 pm |
jeanie_w: |
Don’t tell my daughter, but I got her a copy of Reading Like a Writer by Francine Prose. #kidlitchat |
| 8:01 pm |
gregpincus: |
@JensBookPage we’re glad to have ya, Jen! #kidlitchat |
| 8:01 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@gregpincus I was just looking at a pen that records what you write and the lecture. Am contemplating (or coveting). #kidlitchat |
| 8:01 pm |
carolgrannick: |
I would give the gift of persistence. #kidlitchat |
| 8:01 pm |
cuppajolie: |
One of the coolest gifts I received was a purse made out of book! LOVE. #kidlitchat |
| 8:02 pm |
KateMessner: |
Best gift for a writer: Anne Lamott’s BIRD BY BIRD, chocolate, and Scrivener. #kidlitchat |
| 8:02 pm |
JennBailey: |
Okay, guess that isn’t a craft or business gift, but that is the one thing I’m always looking for. #kidlitchat |
| 8:02 pm |
ChristineIAm: |
#kidlitchat Or actually, a copy of DEAR GENIUS. |
| 8:02 pm |
dawnmetcalf: |
I second that. RT @ChristineIAm #kidlitchat Membership in SCBWI. |
| 8:02 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
CONFIDENCE–that’s my gift to all of you. #kidlitchat |
| 8:02 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@DHeiligman Before I was born? Oooh, honey, the check is in the mail for that compliment! (even thought I’m older than that!) #kidlitchat |
| 8:02 pm |
jimhill: |
off topic, but… 2009 Christmas card. Merry Holidays All! http://ow.ly/OAlm #kidlitchat |
| 8:02 pm |
sharifwrites: |
@bonnieadamson So many things I can give. #kidlitchat |
| 8:02 pm |
cuppajolie: |
@ChristineIAm Great idea. Or send them to a conference. #kidlitchat |
| 8:02 pm |
crissachappell: |
the gift of thick skin #kidlitchat |
| 8:02 pm |
DHeiligman: |
A waterproof notebook for the shower. #kidlitchat |
| 8:02 pm |
gregpincus: |
@ChristineTB ahhh, do you mean the livescribe pen? I believe @markblevis likes his a log #kidlitchat |
| 8:02 pm |
EgmontGal: |
I’ve seen a lot of writers struggling with 2nd books and sequels–takes awhile to get right. Maybe magic wand for book 2? #kidlitchat |
| 8:03 pm |
JennBailey: |
@ChristineIAm Is that the Nordstrum book? #kidlitchat |
| 8:03 pm |
jimhill: |
Best gift? Editorial coaching. #kidlitchat |
| 8:03 pm |
ChristineTB: |
Worth a retweet! RT @crissachappell: the gift of thick skin #kidlitchat |
| 8:03 pm |
KatGirl_Studio: |
i gave someone a leather bound mini portfolio so they can always have their work on them. You never know who you’ll meet. #kidlitchat |
| 8:03 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@bonnieadamson I never think of myself as confident, but persistent. I think that’s a good gift, too. #kidlitchat |
| 8:03 pm |
gregpincus: |
@NathalieMvondo You’re welcome #kidlitchat I hope it leads us all to many great gift ideas! |
| 8:03 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@jimhill Thanks, Jim–same to you! #kidlitchat |
| 8:03 pm |
dawnmetcalf: |
@KateMessner Everyone I know raves about Scrivener. Any way to test the waters or watch a tutorial before diving right in? #kidlitchat |
| 8:03 pm |
KatGirl_Studio: |
@DHeiligman i need one of those ! #kidlitchat |
| 8:04 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@gregpincus Yes – that’s it! Livescribe. May have to hint to Santa. #kidlitchat |
| 8:04 pm |
katrinagermein: |
Babysitting always good! #kidlitchat |
| 8:04 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@crissachappell Thick skin! That’s a great great gift. I would give “the ability to hear what your pro critiquer is saying.” #kidlitchat |
| 8:04 pm |
JensBookPage: |
Me, too. I like that one. RT @bonnieadamson: CONFIDENCE–that’s my gift to all of you. #kidlitchat |
| 8:04 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@EgmontGal Amen on persistence. #kidlitchat |
| 8:04 pm |
JennBailey: |
@dawnmetcalf Yes. You can get a 30-day trial I believe. #kidlitchat |
| 8:04 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@dawnmetcalf Scrivener has a 30 day trial. It’s MAC. (also 25% off this month) There’s also Liquid Story Binder for PC folks. #kidlitchat |
| 8:04 pm |
gregpincus: |
I believe I would give everyone the gift of time… as in no interruptions, do what you want time #kidlitchat |
| 8:04 pm |
cuppajolie: |
Another great book is the illustrated version of THE ELEMENTS OF STYLE (Strunk/White/Kalman). #kidlitchat |
| 8:05 pm |
EgmontGal: |
Here’s the perfect gift: an extra hour in every day, but only for you. #kidlitchat |
| 8:05 pm |
KateMessner: |
@dawnmetcalf Scrivener has a 30-day free trial. http://www.literatureandlatte.com/#kidlitchat |
| 8:05 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
For a newbie, membership in SCBWI. #kidlitchat |
| 8:05 pm |
JennBailey: |
For those interested in Scrivener: http://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener.html But you need a Mac (which I have  ) #kidlitchat |
| 8:05 pm |
jeanie_w: |
Good one RT @gregpincus: I believe I would give everyone the gift of time… as in no interruptions, do what you want time #kidlitchat |
| 8:05 pm |
planetalvina: |
Hi all! Am joining from the West Coast this time–have about 10 minutes before leaving for dinner. #kidlitchat |
| 8:05 pm |
EgmontUSA: |
Ooo @gregpincus I think we could all use that. But then I’d just use it to get lost in another book. . . . #kidlitchat |
| 8:05 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@JensBookPage hi, welcome to this wacky chat. I think it’s a bit calmer tonight, good for a 1st timer! #kidlitchat |
| 8:05 pm |
dawnmetcalf: |
HAHA! Make it two! RT @EgmontGal Here’s the perfect gift: an extra hour in every day, but only for you. #kidlitchat |
| 8:05 pm |
paulgreci: |
@EgmontGal I like the thick skin gift, too. It’s really a must have! #kidlitchat |
| 8:05 pm |
DHeiligman: |
@KatGirl_Studio I really use it. I wrote a whole draft of a pb on my waterproof notebook. Ackn. fo r Charles and Emma, too. #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
JennBailey: |
Jane Yolan’s Take Joy is a wonderful book. And I second Bird by Bird. #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
skodobah: |
Hello chatty tweeps! #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
sharifwrites: |
For a newbie, one of those reference books from Writer’s Digest (I read those when I started out). #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@planetalvina Hi! #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
SarahRettger: |
I want Livescribe to invent a version that recognizes what I write. Just sayin’. #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
lyonmartin: |
#kidlitchat The gift of uninterrupted creating time. I was on a roll tdoay b4 kid came home and she completely derailed me. |
| 8:06 pm |
KatGirl_Studio: |
@DHeiligman where do you get them? #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
DHeiligman: |
@ChristineTB A check in the mail would be a great gift, too, no? #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
NVCrittenden: |
Ooh, more time would be great! #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
skodobah: |
@planetalvina It’s always dinner time when this chat happens… welcome to SoCal! #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
KidCriticUSA: |
RT @gregpincus I believe I would give everyone the gift of time… as in no interruptions, do what you want time #kidlitchat |
| 8:07 pm |
sharifwrites: |
@bonnieadamson I was about to tweet that. #kidlitchat |
| 8:07 pm |
gregpincus: |
@EgmontGal It is calmer. We must address that ASAP #kidlitchat |
| 8:07 pm |
JensBookPage: |
@EgmontGal Calm is good. Thanks! #kidlitchat |
| 8:07 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@sharifwrites Oh, yes–I liked Nancy Lamb’s Crafting Stories for Children. #kidlitchat |
| 8:07 pm |
Casey_McCormick: |
Hi all! #kidlitchat |
| 8:07 pm |
planetalvina: |
I’d like to give the gift of a book contract! Or, maybe a fancy pen to sign that contract…and then to sign books! #kidlitchat |
| 8:07 pm |
ChristineTB: |
On Writing by Stephen King is one of my favorites to give to people #kidlitchat |
| 8:07 pm |
CynthiaCWillis: |
Hello everyone! Just finished baking cookies. Anybody hungry? : ) #kidlitchat |
| 8:07 pm |
JennBailey: |
@planetalvina Great to see you. Finished Fade to Blue. Loved it! reminded me of Tom Robbins books like Jitterbug Perfume. #kidlitchat |
| 8:07 pm |
skodobah: |
RT @gregpincus I believe I would give everyone the gift of time… as in no interruptions, do what you want time #kidlitchat |
| 8:07 pm |
EgmontGal: |
A bit obsessed with the gift of “hearing” your critiquer. I had 2 times recently w/ someone just not getting my clear simple pt #kidlitchat |
| 8:07 pm |
gregpincus: |
@SarahRettger I want livescribe to invent a version that writes for me. period #kidlitchat |
| 8:07 pm |
Casey_McCormick: |
RT @kidlitchat: TOPIC: What one craft/business gift would you give the writer or illustrator on your list? #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
JensBookPage: |
@gregpincus I do take your advice (to participate). It just takes me a while sometimes… #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@DHeiligman Indeed. Or someone to “change the numbers” on all the loser lottery tickets I’ve bought in the past. #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
sharifwrites: |
I often give blank journals with beautiful covers. #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
marybrebner: |
@bonnieadamson I just gifted that to myself! Yay SCBWI! #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
KatGirl_Studio: |
@CynthiaCWillis ooo what kind? #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@planetalvina We are lining up for that. Where do we come to pick it up?  #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
skodobah: |
@CynthiaCWillis Yes! What kind of cookies? #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
paulgreci: |
@planetalvina that is a great gift!! #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
CynthiaCWillis: |
@skodobah Yes, PLEASE–I’d love the gift of time! #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@gregpincus Me too. #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
planetalvina: |
@JennBailey Glad you liked that crazy book! #kidlitchat |
| 8:09 pm |
marybrebner: |
I’d gift a big ole gift certificate to B&N or Amazon so they could read all the books they wanted! (money no object, of course) #kidlitchat |
| 8:09 pm |
skodobah: |
I would give the writer encouragement, an ear to kvetch into, and some strong booze. #kidlitchat |
| 8:09 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@marybrebner Cool! Another Carolinian! #kidlitchat |
| 8:09 pm |
DHeiligman: |
I also really like (for writing books) Writing on Both Sides of the Brain. #kidlitchat |
| 8:09 pm |
skodobah: |
@marybrebner I’d like that, too! #kidlitchat |
| 8:09 pm |
gregpincus: |
RT @katrinagermein: Julia Cameron’s ‘The Artist’s Way’ is a great book for writers. #kidlitchat |
| 8:10 pm |
katrinagermein: |
Forgot the #kidlitchat tag. Julia Cameron’s ‘The Artist’s Way’ is a great book for writers. |
| 8:10 pm |
JensBookPage: |
That’s one of my favorite books. RT @ChristineTB: On Writing by Stephen King is one of my favorites to give to people #kidlitchat |
| 8:10 pm |
EgmontGal: |
How about this: what novel or nonfiction book (not on writing) could the writer in your life most learn from? #kidlitchat |
| 8:10 pm |
skodobah: |
Really, any gift is appreciated. Just having an agent is a gift. #kidlitchat |
| 8:10 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@DHeiligman That keeps showing up–must add to list. #kidlitchat |
| 8:10 pm |
gregpincus: |
@planetalvina did you bring this brisk weather to this coast? that truly wasn’t necessary #kidlitchat |
| 8:10 pm |
CynthiaCWillis: |
@skodobah Sugar cookies and chocolate chip. Come on over! #kidlitchat |
| 8:10 pm |
DHeiligman: |
OH I got another one: an hour of the day JUST for reading. When the world will stop and you can read w/o guilt. #kidlitchat |
| 8:10 pm |
blayze316: |
a story idea without headache inducing characters, plot points or more stress than needed #kidlitchat |
| 8:10 pm |
NathalieMvondo: |
Would give a personalized autographed book of their favorite author. #kidlitchat |
| 8:10 pm |
Casey_McCormick: |
Hm. A great book on craft or editing, highlighters, tipless gloves, chocolate, book store gift card, etc. #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
EgmontGal: |
I would pick: Hero and the Crown for yearning, Hunger Games for pace, Emma for control, Penderwicks for self-trust. #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
jimhill: |
RT @bonnieadamson: For a newbie, membership in SCBWI. #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
DDHearn: |
I would give self discipline and motivation. Well, that’s what I would like more of anyway. #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
planetalvina: |
@gregpincus Sorry about that…I think last time I was here it rained, so yeah…could be me! #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
vvjonez: |
I would give the gift of FOCUS. It’s too easy to get scattered in fruitless directions. Instead, concentrate on the work itself #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
I can put in a plug for Harold Underdown’s Complete Idiot’s Guide to Publishing Children’s Books–great overview for starters. #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@EgmontGal – A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park. It lingers long after the reading is done. #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
jeanie_w: |
@Casey_McCormick Chocolate is always good. #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
skodobah: |
@CynthiaCWillis Okay, here I come! #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
dlschubert: |
The gift of quiet, alone time. I’ve got it now, and there’s no greater gift for a writer. #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
Casey_McCormick: |
For local friends, you could offer to watch kids for a few hours for writing or reading time. #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
RT @EgmontGal: Hero and the Crown for yearning, Hunger Games for pace, Emma for control, Penderwicks for self-trust. #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
KateMessner: |
@EgmontGal I’d pick WHEN YOU REACH ME for plot & Gladwell’s OUTLIERS for inspiration to practice. #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
aquafortis: |
Chiming in a little late, but agreeing wholeheartedly with whoever suggested Bird by Bird. SCBWI’s also great. #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
skodobah: |
I would like a whole day to write, and a whole night to read. No kids. No work. No bills. None of that. #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
JensBookPage: |
Good for nonwriters 2. RT @DHeiligman: an hour of the day JUST for reading. When the world will stop and you can read w/o guilt. #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
carolgrannick: |
RT @ChristineTB: @EgmontGal – A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park. It lingers long after the reading is done. #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
dlschubert: |
Otherwise, Stephen King’s “On Writing.” It’s BEYOND! #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
NathalieMvondo: |
Would offer the book Everything I Know I Learned From a Children’s Book #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
marybrebner: |
RT @vvjonez: I would give the gift of FOCUS. <–Amen to that! I could use that gift right about now. #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
skodobah: |
@vvjonez Focus is a great gift! #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
peg366: |
RT @DDHearn: I would give self discipline and motivation. Well, thats what I would like more of anyway. Me, too. #kidlitchat |
| 8:13 pm |
rj_anderson: |
Yes! I was just going to suggest this! RT @Casey_McCormick: For local [writers], you could offer to watch kids for a few hours. #kidlitchat |
| 8:13 pm |
planetalvina: |
@EgmontGal The Book Thief…for everything. #kidlitchat |
| 8:13 pm |
paulgreci: |
I would consider giving Peace is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh. Not a writing book but a living book. #kidlitchat |
| 8:13 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@ EgmontGal — Anything by Andrew Clements for example of a great effortless boy voice. (Frindle, Last Holiday Concert, etc.) #kidlitchat |
| 8:13 pm |
gregpincus: |
You know, @bonnieadamson, Harold Underdown – @Hunderdown – is now on Twitter #kidlitchat |
| 8:13 pm |
skodobah: |
@JensBookPage I like that – read without guilt. That would make a nice title. #kidlitchat |
| 8:13 pm |
katrinagermein: |
@jeanie_w @Casey_McCormick Yes, yes. Chocolate is the perfect brain food. #kidlitchat |
| 8:13 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@KateMessner oh how I love When You Reach Me. good choice! how about Harriet the Spy for honesty, directness, genre bending? #kidlitchat |
| 8:13 pm |
Casey_McCormick: |
Book purse! http://bit.ly/8jKjU0 #kidlitchat |
| 8:13 pm |
SarahBWinters: |
3 friends just stopped by w/cookies!Looks like I’ll b missing #kidlitchat again. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all of u there tonight. |
| 8:13 pm |
JennBailey: |
A gift to you all as we continue our chat #kidlitchat http://tweetphoto.com/6997582 |
| 8:13 pm |
lkstrohecker: |
I could use one of those! Breakthroughs there are too easily forgotten. RT @DHeiligman: A waterproof notebook for the shower. #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
DDHearn: |
I would like focus too. It’s so easy to get distracted by the tyranny of the urgent. #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
For my illustrator buddies–unfailing natural light. #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
DHeiligman: |
@JensBookPage you bet! #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
skodobah: |
I want to be my main characters for one day. #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@gregpincus Yes–I know! #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
SarahDarerLitt: |
Sorry, late as usual – is our topic gifts? #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
rj_anderson: |
A copy of Temptation Blocker (for PC) or Freedom (Mac) to help writers who struggle not to be distracted by the Internet… #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
AudryT: |
Er, late. Subject? #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
DorothyHearst: |
A second brain to deal with all the non-writing stuff in a writer’s life #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
gregpincus: |
@planetalvina you’re forgiven. it was so gorgeously clear here due to you. No, wait! Only way to make good is that book deal! #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
sandyalonzo: |
I’d love to give someone a writing retreat for a week or so, not saying I could afford that . . . #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
aquafortis: |
For something offbeat, What It Is by Lynda Barry is a great one. Any @ScottMcCloudtitles for comics fans. #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@gregpincus great, now I will call him “Hunderdown” for the rest of his life. It’s got a ring to it! #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@AudryT TOPIC: What one craft/business gift would you give the writer or illustrator on your list? #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
sharifwrites: |
RT @Casey_McCormick: For local friends, you could offer to watch kids for a few hours for writing or reading time. #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
skodobah: |
@DorothyHearst A second brain! That is brilliant!! Where do I sign up? #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
ChristineIAm: |
Honestly — inviting them to a writer’s group meeting. It’s free but invaluable. #kidlitchat. |
| 8:15 pm |
dlschubert: |
The ability to perfectly critique your own work. #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
marybrebner: |
You know you’re in the company of creative minds just by the “gifts” we’re giving! lol #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
RT @DorothyHearst: A second brain to deal with all the non-writing stuff in a writer’s life #kidlitchat <–that’s a great idea!! |
| 8:15 pm |
DHeiligman: |
@lkstrohecker absolutely. If I have an idea in the shower it’s gone by the time I’m dressed. Hence the waterproof notebook. #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
CynthiaCWillis: |
I love Robert McKee’s STORY and WRITING THE BREAKOUT NOVEL by Donald Maass. #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
Shelltex: |
I think there are some gems in King’s On Writing & also like Escaping Into the Open: The Art of Writing True by Elizabeth Berg. #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
ChristineTB: |
hmm – Best gift I’ve ever given myself – any retreat or workshop from Highlights foundation. #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
JensBookPage: |
@skodobah I’d probably buy a book with the title “read without guilt” without even needing to read a blurb. #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
skodobah: |
@sharifwrites Oh wow, that is a great idea. Take my kids… please! #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
planetalvina: |
@gregpincus Haha. Someday! #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
DDHearn: |
@bonnieadamson I’ll settle for unfailing artificial light. What with these recent power outages, I really appreciate my lamp. #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
dawnmetcalf: |
@BonnieAdamson Heck, I’ll put a plug in for Harold Underdown! He is wise, helpful, thoughtful, and available at conferences. #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
aquafortis: |
THAT is a great one. RT @dlschubert: The ability to perfectly critique your own work. #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@AudryT also, what books would you recommend to writers to learn from (that are not about writing)? #kidlitchat |
| 8:16 pm |
EgmontUSA: |
I’d give the freedom to step back and have the “aha” moment. It’s amazing how the answer comes when you go to do something else. #kidlitchat |
| 8:16 pm |
sharifwrites: |
@skodobah Lol…are you sure? #kidlitchat |
| 8:16 pm |
Shelltex: |
OH, not on writing… Hmmm. have to think about that one. #kidlitchat |
| 8:16 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@dawnmetcalf And answers questions on his site–a prince! #kidlitchat |
| 8:16 pm |
SarahDarerLitt: |
My gift to myself every year is going to Kindling Words #kidlitchat |
| 8:16 pm |
planetalvina: |
@ChristineTB Oh yes, that’s a good one. #kidlitchat |
| 8:16 pm |
skodobah: |
@JensBookPage Me, too! Read Without Guilt would automatically set the demons free. Hello, Harper… book idea? #kidlitchat |
| 8:16 pm |
marybrebner: |
@dlschubert HA! I like that one. Then, I’d be able to find all holes in my plot. Or when a character’s flat. That’d be awesome. #kidlitchat |
| 8:16 pm |
skodobah: |
@sharifwrites Yeah, for a few hours would be about right. #kidlitchat |
| 8:16 pm |
lyonmartin: |
i need RT @rj_anderson: Temptation Blocker (PC) or Freedom (Mac) to help writers who struggle not 2 b distracted by Internet… #kidlitchat |
| 8:16 pm |
dawnmetcalf: |
@DHeiligman @lkstrohecker I keep a spiral notebook and pen on my bathroom counter for the very same reason! #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
jeanie_w: |
For illustrators, a drawing table that will de-clutter itself. #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@CynthiaCWillis I am such a massive McKee fan! I want to take his famous course that deconstructs Casablanca one day. #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
jimhill: |
I’d give: Stamps and an envelope for the story that’s ready to go, but sitting in a drawer. #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
AudryT: |
Wow, that’s like a desert island question. If you were stuck on a desert island with someone who wanted to write… O_o #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
carolgrannick: |
@EgmontGal So many…but always, I learn from re-reading Richard Peck. #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@DDHearn True–I need my window, though. #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
Shelltex: |
I think The Forest of Hands and Teeth is a great example of writing that keeps the reader captivated. #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
KateMessner: |
@SarahDarerLitt Me too! Are you going this year?! #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
Brent_Watson41: |
@CynthiaCWillis Cookies sound good right about now. Ice cream might be even better, though. #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
Casey_McCormick: |
An SCBWI membership would be a great gift for a new writer or someone who’s not a member. #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
dawnmetcalf: |
@dlschubert Oh, now you’re just leaving the realm of reality! #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
planetalvina: |
@SarahDarerLitt I’m bummed to be missing KW this year… #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
AudryT: |
I think fingerless gloves are pretty good idea, for writing in cold weather. #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
DDHearn: |
While we’re dreaming, a personal chef and housekeeper might be nice. I wonder if married guys need this as much as gals. #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
NathalieMvondo: |
writer’s block immune vaccine… #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@carolgrannick Good choice. I really loved A Year Down Yonder. #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
SarahDarerLitt: |
@KateMessner Yes! I am! #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
skodobah: |
@AudryT … and you had only one pen and one sheet of paper… #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
CynthiaCWillis: |
@EgmontGal If you tell me where I can find that class I’ll be your best friend forever! #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@Brent_Watson41 Or BOTH. #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
katrinagermein: |
I’d be happy with a few new contracts/ #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
DDHearn: |
RT @aquafortis: THAT is a great one. RT @dlschubert: The ability to perfectly critique your own work. #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
dlschubert: |
@EgmontUSA Yup! RE: Aha moments & freedom to step back – often happens when exercising & not consciously thinking about my wip. #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
skodobah: |
@Casey_McCormick SCBWI! Good idea. #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@planetalvina Shhhh! That’s a secret. It’s hard enough to get in as it is – lol! #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
SarahDarerLitt: |
@planetalvina We’ll miss you  ((( #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
WeronikaJanczuk: |
I agree with @Casey_McCormick about the SCBWI membership. I’d also love some $, to at least partially pay for a conference. #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
jeanie_w: |
@EgmontGal Reading Richard Peck has helped me see the clutter in my sentences better. #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
gregpincus: |
@EgmontGal They came for the water. No water. Misinformed. Done. #casablanca#kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
EgmontGal: |
I promised a contract at SCBWI nat to anyone who found me a husband. So “a husband for Lawsy” would be a good gift, no? #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
marybrebner: |
A program that takes what’s in my brain and puts it on paper. Like a USB for my brain. That’d be nice. #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
dawnmetcalf: |
@KateMessner @JennBailey @ChristineTB You are g-ddesses. Thank you! #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
dlschubert: |
@dawnmetcalf So what else is new? #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@CynthiaCWillis Bruce Coville knows. #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
GinaRitter: |
Thanks for posting this! RT @gregpincus: You know, Harold Underdown – @Hunderdown – is now on Twitter #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
JennBailey: |
@KateMessner What is Kindling Words all about? #kidlitchat |
| 8:19 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@planetalvina p.s. Bummed you won’t be there #kidlitchat |
| 8:19 pm |
dlschubert: |
@marybrebner Wouldn’t it be amazing? A girl can dream, can’t she? #kidlitchat |
| 8:19 pm |
ChristineIAm: |
Fellow writing group member gave us each a sheet of inspirational writing quotes. I have it on my bulletin board. #kidlitchat |
| 8:19 pm |
AudryT: |
@skodobah I may have no paper, but I always have my brain! #kidlitchat |
| 8:19 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@dawnmetcalf Please tell that to my kids! #kidlitchat |
| 8:19 pm |
katrinagermein: |
And maybe a nanny as well. RT @DDHearn While we’re dreaming, a personal chef and housekeeper might be nice. #kidlitchat |
| 8:19 pm |
DDHearn: |
Books not about writing. How about a 15 minute per meal cookbook? I’d love to only take 15 minutes to cook each night. #kidlitchat |
| 8:19 pm |
stacylwhitman: |
My sister was asking for dragon book suggestions for my 6 yo nephew. I was at a loss. Suggestions welcome. #kidlitchat |
| 8:19 pm |
SarahDarerLitt: |
@Egmontgal I’d love to take the McKee Story class sometime. It’s just taking the time off from the House Elves. #kidlitchat |
| 8:19 pm |
CynthiaCWillis: |
RT @DDHearn: …a personal chef and housekeeper might be nice.I wonder if married guys need this as much as gals.–doubt it! #kidlitchat |
| 8:19 pm |
KateMessner: |
For those wishing for time/writing retreats, consider organizing an informal one. A friend & I ran one this summer-easy & cheap. #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
dlschubert: |
@EgmontGal I’ll get right on that. ‘-) #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
stacylwhitman: |
(Other than books I’ve worked on, which she already has.) #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@EgmontGal Can you provide specs? Hubby hangs out with some hunky doctors (or are they dorky doctors?) Hmmm What’s the criteria? #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
DHeiligman: |
Here’s what I get: http://bit.ly/7q0r6P but there’s also this, which I haven’t tried:http://bit.ly/GCWg1 #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
editorgurl: |
Great book for writers=The Spying Heart by Katherine Paterson. There are a few used copies on Amazon. http://bit.ly/8Pn2Ns #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
Casey_McCormick: |
Bought some YA for someone who only reads adult fic this year. Hoping to convert them. #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
marybrebner: |
@dlschubert *sigh* yes. With a brain USB, distractions wouldn’t be a problem! #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
lyonmartin: |
#kidlitchat I feel like a traitor. I took Going Bovine and an adult fantasy out of the library. Reading the adult fantasy first. |
| 8:20 pm |
Brent_Watson41: |
@bonnieadamson Dip the cookies in the ice cream! Yeah, sounds good. If it wasn’t so cold, I might run up to the store. #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
dawnmetcalf: |
@GinaRitter I bet @Hunderdown is going to be amazed at how many new followers he gets in the next hour…! #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
briaquinlan: |
@Casey_McCormick Great idea – Especially in this economy, I’d join but the cost won’t allow it right now, so I’d love that #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
aquafortis: |
One book I swear by is Art and Fear by Bayles & Orland. Great for all creative types. #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
DDHearn: |
@bonnieadamson I love my window too, but in the morning there’s too much direct sunlight to use for artwork. #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
SarahDarerLitt: |
@DDHearn I’d just like someone to tell me what to cook so I didn’t have to think about it. #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
CynthiaCWillis: |
@EgmontGal Not just ANY husband, though. A prince charming, I should think. Yes? #kidlitchat |
| 8:21 pm |
dlschubert: |
Good for you! RT @Casey_McCormick Bought some YA for someone who only reads adult fic this year. Hoping to convert them. #kidlitchat |
| 8:21 pm |
KateMessner: |
@JennBailey KW is a great retreat for published writers & illustrators (I waited 7 yrs to be able to go!) Also an editor strand. #kidlitchat |
| 8:21 pm |
planetalvina: |
@stacylwhitman Where the Mountain Meets the Moon! #kidlitchat |
| 8:21 pm |
ChristineTB: |
Oh – good gift – story board pads from Levenger.com. Feels so good to write on and helps with doodling mss drafts. #kidlitchat |
| 8:21 pm |
skodobah: |
@AudryT Yes! The brain – an original form of entertainment and an organic computer! #kidlitchat |
| 8:21 pm |
elanaroth: |
Hey peeps. Sorry I’m late to the party. #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
skodobah: |
@katrinagermein A nanncy! #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
rj_anderson: |
Me too! I need a talking pantry. RT @SarahDarerLitt: Id like someone to tell me what to cook so I didnt have to think about it. #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
aquafortis: |
@ChristineTB Now THAT sounds cool! #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
DHeiligman: |
I’m being pulled away–thanks for letting me get my toes wet, folks. #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
dawnmetcalf: |
Honestly? The best thing writers can give themselves is time to go be with other writers. Retreats, confs, etc. Invaluable! #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
SarahRettger: |
Sweet! RT @DHeiligman Here’s what I get: http://bit.ly/7q0r6P but there’s also this, which I haven’t tried: http://bit.ly/GCWg1 #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@elanaroth Hello! #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
Shelltex: |
I’d like someone to do my grocery shopping and put it all away once they bring it here. #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
skodobah: |
I meant A Nanny. I already have a Nancy. LOL! #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
JensBookPage: |
Me, too! Good luck RT @Casey_McCormick: Bought some YA for someone who only reads adult fic this year. Hoping to convert them. #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
JennBailey: |
@elanaroth Welcome. We’re talking about presents. #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
rj_anderson: |
@KateMessner You’re going to KW? Oh, now I’m going to cry even more that I couldn’t get in this year. #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
AudryT: |
Oh wait, wait, there’s this company…we got all our office stationary from them… *think* *think*…. #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
planetalvina: |
Yes, anything from Levenger.com would be a great gift for a writer and reader. #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
sandyalonzo: |
RT @ChristineTB: Story board pads from Levenger.com. Feels so good to write on and helps with doodling mss drafts—love it! #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@DDHearn What I’d really love is a skylight. #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
skodobah: |
Time to think. #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
katrinagermein: |
And pretty stationary! Who doesn’t love it…#kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
sharifwrites: |
What about a day in a spa, because you can writer better after a day of relaxation? #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
SarahDarerLitt: |
@cynthiacwillis@egmontgal – definitely not just ANY husband. It took me 3 1/2 yrs to get rid the bad for my health one. #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
dlschubert: |
A new Mac complete w/Scrivener!!! #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
jeanie_w: |
@elanaroth Hi Elana! We’re talking about gifts for writers and illustrators. #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
Brent_Watson41: |
@elanaroth Hey #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
elanaroth: |
Ah, presents…I just came home to a box of chocolates from client @lauratofflercor. That was awesomely sweet. #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
TiffanySchmidt: |
Dairy Queen for characterization (and The Off Season for tension) Anything by Sonnenblick for using levity to temper seriousness #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
marybrebner: |
@rj_anderson: @KateMessner What’s KW? #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
SarahDarerLitt: |
@planetalvina The Levenger catalog is like Playboy for writers #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
skodobah: |
The ultimate present is the gift of the present. #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@sandyalonzo Hey you! I hear we may be housemates in June! Gate house (yeah!) #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
JensBookPage: |
I love the Levenger catalog! RT @planetalvina: Yes, anything from Levenger.com would be a great gift for a writer and reader. #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
DDHearn: |
RT @aquafortis: One book I swear by is Art and Fear by Bayles & Orland. Great for all creative types. I agree it’s a great book. #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
KateMessner: |
@rj_anderson I was waitlisted last year but still ended up going – maybe there’s still hope? #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
AudryT: |
I remember! Knock Knock. These guys have AWSUM writerly stuff that is totally pointless but so worth it: http://bit.ly/4XDtV8 #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
skodobah: |
@sharifwrites The spa! Hot rocks, mud baths, wine. Yes, that would work. #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
jimhill: |
for an illustrator, the best wacom tablet you can afford #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
SarahDarerLitt: |
@dlschubert Now *that’s* what I call a gift! a Mac with Scrivener #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
stacylwhitman: |
@planetalvina Oh, of course! I’ve read the first chapter, but haven’t finished it yet. On the pile for Christmas week reading. #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
ChristineTB: |
90 minute massage from 10,000 waves in Santa Fe. Although you’re too relaxed to right after that. But great way to get started. #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
peg366: |
RT @dlschubert: A new Mac complete w/Scrivener!!! that would work. #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
skodobah: |
@katrinagermein How about a nanny named Nancy? LOL! #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
rj_anderson: |
@marybrebner Kindling Words – author retreat. #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
Casey_McCormick: |
How about all-weather writing paper or notepads for the constant carrier?http://bit.ly/w5A1p #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
dlschubert: |
Oh, yeah… CHOCOLATE! RT @elanaroth I just came home to a box of chocolates from client @lauratofflercor. Awesomely sweet. #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
DDHearn: |
@SarahDarerLitt If somebody’s going to tell me what to cook I’d just as soon they go ahead and cook it themselves. #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
JennBailey: |
My sister gave me a year’s worth of these: http://www.moleskineus.com/moleskine-soft-pocket-plain.html read the quote up top. #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
sandyalonzo: |
@ChristineTB Yes, and I can’t wait!!! #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@jimhill what is a wacom tablet? #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
aquafortis: |
Here’s one I’d love: a framed copy of @ShrinkngViolets Introverts’ Bill of Rights. Or a pocket copy to wave at people. #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
skodobah: |
BRB – dinner time in SoCal. #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
ThoughtfulPen: |
On my blog: Gift Ideas for the Writers in Your Life http://tinyurl.com/yztx7vk #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
swdillard: |
@marybrebner Just about the most awesome time ever! http://www.kindlingwords.org#kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
katrinagermein: |
Want to read ‘Art and Fear’ now. What a great title. #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
rj_anderson: |
@KateMessner I’m not even on the waitlist, I just gave up hope. But I don’t have time anyway, now. Sigh. #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
JensBookPage: |
@TiffanySchmidt Plus anything by Sonnenblick for authentic boy voice. #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
JennBailey: |
@peg366 Super to see you here! How have you been? #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
planetalvina: |
@stacylwhitman Would be for an advanced 6-y-o, but a great one to read aloud to him! #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
RT @jimhill: for an illustrator, the best wacom tablet you can afford <–ah, yes. And Creative Suite (at last). <sigh> #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
lyonmartin: |
A northern facing room with lots of table top space. LOTS of space. RT @bonnieadamson What I’d really love is a skylight. #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
Shelltex: |
Crash Into Me is a good one to show realistic teen characters. Went much beyond the suicidal aspect, good characterization. #kidlitchat |
| 8:26 pm |
katrinagermein: |
@skodobah I don’t mind what she’s called! #kidlitchat |
| 8:26 pm |
gregpincus: |
@planetalvina yes, levenger and the apple store are sexy #kidlitchat |
| 8:26 pm |
DDHearn: |
Any online info about Kindling Words? I’ve never heard of it. #kidlitchat |
| 8:26 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@lyonmartin Okay, now I’m drooling. #kidlitchat |
| 8:26 pm |
AudryT: |
I never got past the hand-eye coordination for Wacom tablet. I want a write-on screen. #kidlitchat |
| 8:26 pm |
KateMessner: |
@rj_anderson It’s tough to carve out that time, but I love the retreat. I get a lot done. #kidlitchat |
| 8:26 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@swdillard Stop that. KW needs to be a secret. Now it’s out. We’ve got to hide that link! Take it BAAAACKKK! lol! #kidlitchat |
| 8:26 pm |
peg366: |
@JennBailey Great. Actually wrote a pb today. #kidlitchat |
| 8:26 pm |
SarahDarerLitt: |
@DDHearn I’m very lucky – my 13 yr old loves to cook. I’m encouraging this by buying her cookbooks! #kidlitchat |
| 8:26 pm |
planetalvina: |
Okay, off to dinner…have fun, kidlit peeps! #kidlitchat |
| 8:26 pm |
SarahRettger: |
Haha! Yes. RT @aquafortis Here’s one I’d love: a framed copy of @ShrinkngVioletsIntroverts’ Bill of Rights. #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
TiffanySchmidt: |
@JensBookPage Very true! I can’t wait for AFTER EVER AFTER, DRUMS, GIRLS, DANGEROUS PIE is my favorite. #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
KatGirl_Studio: |
dual raid hard drives, two auto backing hard drives so if one dies no work is lost #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
gregpincus: |
@JennBailey how do you know how many notebooks it takes for a year? #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
KateMessner: |
@planetalvina My daughter’s getting a signed copy of WHEN THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON for Christmas- can’t wait to read w/ her #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
dlschubert: |
How about a writer’s conf led by Stephen King on a Mediterranean cruise ship? Yeah, NOW we’re talking! #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
marybrebner: |
@swdillard @rj_anderson Wow. That looks fantastic! Another thing to look forward to when… #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
Devas_T: |
Topic? #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
JensBookPage: |
Oh, I want that too, Sarah RT @aquafortis: Here’s one I’d love: a framed copy of @ShrinkngViolets Introverts’ Bill of Rights. #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
jimhill: |
@EgmontGal Wacom is a brand. A tablet lets you draw more naturally than with a mouse. #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
sandyalonzo: |
For easily distracted writers, headphones for TV-watching housemates, keep the noise level at a minimum. #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
swdillard: |
@ChristineTB ooooh whoopss— disregard my last post everyone..#kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@EgmontGal OMG – Wacom tablets are pen activated computer tablets for drawing and other creative stuff. #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@peg366 Cool! #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
CynthiaCWillis: |
RT @KatGirl_Studio: dual raid hard drives, two auto backing hard drives so if one dies no work is lost–great idea! #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@Devas_T TOPIC: What one craft/business gift would you give the writer or illustrator on your list? #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
lyonmartin: |
#kidlitchat OH OH I know. A year’s worth of massages for all those cramped muscles from leaning over a hot keyboard all day. |
| 8:28 pm |
SarahDarerLitt: |
@KateMessner @rj_anderson – I carve out the time because I find it starts out my writing year with inspiration. #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
sharifwrites: |
@skodobah It does, feels so good. #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
JennBailey: |
@gregpincus LOL! She gave me 12. They had a special series with dots on the covers. 2 yrs later I still have some left. #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
JensBookPage: |
@TiffanySchmidt After Ever After is wonderful, too. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
gregpincus: |
How timely! RT @ThoughtfulPen: On my blog: Gift Ideas for the Writers in Your Lifehttp://tinyurl.com/yztx7vk #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
paulgreci: |
The gift of time any way you can give it. #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
marybrebner: |
@dlschubert Trapped on a cruise ship with Stephen King? Sounds scary…but totally cool! #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@Devas_T Favorite gift for holidays. #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
DDHearn: |
@bonnieadamson A skylight would be lovely. I wonder if it would make it hard for computer work, though? (not that I do it) #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
lyonmartin: |
@BonnieAdamson hands Bonnie a roll of paper towels. Easy girl. #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
dawnmetcalf: |
@rj_anderson @KateMessner @ChristineTB I keep promising myself that I’ll go to KW and keep not getting to. <:’-( #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
lkstrohecker: |
THE BOOK THIEF for just about anything, THE WEDNESDAY WARS for voice and tone. #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
sharifwrites: |
@sandyalonzo Or a noise machine, the one that sounds like running water or birds chirping #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
AudryT: |
For every writer, if I could, I would give them an Algonquin round table, complete w/writing buddies. Otherwise known as Twitter #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
KatGirl_Studio: |
@CynthiaCWillis I got one after my laptop eat 3 hard drives this year alone #kidlitchat |
| 8:29 pm |
swdillard: |
@JennBailey I have lots too, because I’m always afraid to use them! #kidlitchat |
| 8:29 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@swdillard ROFL (those waitlists are a bear!) #kidlitchat |
| 8:29 pm |
dawnmetcalf: |
@dlschubert LOL! I love the way you think. #kidlitchat |
| 8:29 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@lyonmartin See, I KNOW better than to get started on a wish list . . . #kidlitchat |
| 8:29 pm |
jimhill: |
I still think a paid consult with an editor or agent at a conference would be a great gift. #kidlitchat |
| 8:29 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@dawnmetcalf Last year sold out in 60 seconds. This year chosen by lottery. #kidlitchat |
| 8:29 pm |
katrinagermein: |
School holidaying children calling. (Where’s Nancy the nanny when you need her?!) Catch you later kidlits & joy for the New Year #kidlitchat |
| 8:30 pm |
DDHearn: |
RT @swdillard: @marybrebner Just about the most awesome time ever!http://www.kindlingwords.org #kidlitchat |
| 8:30 pm |
sharifwrites: |
RT @jimhill: I still think a paid consult with an editor or agent at a conference would be a great gift. #kidlitchat |
| 8:30 pm |
CynthiaCWillis: |
@KatGirl_Studio ATE 3 HARD DRIVES??? Ahh! I’d be ready to jump off a cliff! #kidlitchat |
| 8:30 pm |
KatGirl_Studio: |
@ChristineTB what sold in 60 sec? #kidlitchat |
| 8:30 pm |
peg366: |
Drawing/sketching lesson from someone who knows their craft would work for me. #kidlitchat |
| 8:30 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
RT @jimhill: I still think a paid consult with an editor or agent at a conference would be a great gift. #kidlitchat |
| 8:30 pm |
dlschubert: |
I’m sorry, were these supposed to be REALISTIC gifts? If you read my last tweets, it’s clear I’m lost in a sea of fiction. #kidlitchat |
| 8:31 pm |
KatGirl_Studio: |
@CynthiaCWillis ate a months work on time #kidlitchat |
| 8:31 pm |
elanaroth: |
I’m jealous of anyone with CS4…that would be a killer (ridiculously expensive) gift. #kidlitchat |
| 8:31 pm |
stacylwhitman: |
@planetalvina Exactly–my sister reads aloud to him all the time, so I was recommending some older ones too. #kidlitchat |
| 8:31 pm |
dawnmetcalf: |
@jimhill Cannot say enough good stuff about Intensives. Worth every shiny penny! #kidlitchat |
| 8:31 pm |
ChristineTB: |
Before I forget. I’m faculty at Chautauqua. Scholarship apps are open. Good time to apply!http://www.highlightsfoundation.org/ #kidlitchat |
| 8:31 pm |
peg366: |
RT @jimhill: I still think a paid consult with an editor or agent at a conference would be a great gift. #kidlitchat |
| 8:31 pm |
lyonmartin: |
A week long writer’s intensive that I don’t have to book an air flight or hotel room for. #kidlitchat |
| 8:31 pm |
Devas_T: |
A decent chair. That’s what I need. The one I use is broke. Has no back. #kidlitchat |
| 8:31 pm |
KatGirl_Studio: |
then we got an external hard drive to back things up on them i got this new computer #kidlitchat |
| 8:31 pm |
DDHearn: |
@SarahDarerLitt Smart move. Start ‘em out young. I waited too long and now my grown girls don’t want to cook. #kidlitchat |
| 8:31 pm |
TiffanySchmidt: |
@lkstrohecker oh, WEDNESDAY WARS! And then TROUBLE to show range. #kidlitchat |
| 8:31 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@dlschubert Real or fantasy! #kidlitchat |
| 8:31 pm |
CynthiaCWillis: |
@KatGirl_Studio Wow. I think I’m going to have nightmares about that tonight. Seriously. #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
lyonmartin: |
@BonnieAdamson aren’t you in charge of picking topics? #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
DDHearn: |
RT @dlschubert: How about a writers conf led by Stephen King on a Mediterranean cruise ship? Yeah, NOW were talking! #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
dawnmetcalf: |
@dlschubert That’s a *great gift* for a writer! A vacation in a sea of fiction… #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
AudryT: |
Speaking of giving, could ya’ll tweet me recs for charities/causes that are writing/pub related? Doing a charity countdown. #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
stacylwhitman: |
@ChristineTB I have one of those and I love it. #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@KatGirl_Studio – Kindling Word’s annual retreat in January. Harder to get into than White House. http://www.kindlingwords.org #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
jimhill: |
@elanaroth Take a class, or teach class? Get the educational discount on CS4. Saved me hundreds of $$ #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
sandyalonzo: |
How about gifting a critique on the latest novel with an excellent professional? I’d love one of those!! #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
SarahDarerLitt: |
@Devas_T Good ergonomics important. I have tennis elbow & they say it was exacerbated by my poor work habits on computer. #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
KatGirl_Studio: |
@elanaroth I have CS4 but I have to use CS3 for Photoshop since CS4 wont work with my printer for some reason #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
sharifwrites: |
@Devas_T Right now my computer chair is a folded chair. I had a nice, big, comfy chair that my cats tore up. #kidlitchat |
| 8:33 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@lyonmartin Greg and I take equal blame. This one got away from me. #kidlitchat |
| 8:33 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@peg366 I gave my bestfriend a critique with @karalareau for her 50th birthday. best present i ever gave. #kidlitchat |
| 8:33 pm |
lyonmartin: |
I have inside rumor CS5 due out in March/April RT @elanaroth: I’m jealous of anyone with CS4…that would be a killer gift. #kidlitchat |
| 8:33 pm |
dlschubert: |
@bonnieadamson Phew! In that case, how about a Mediterranean cruise, w/Stephen King teaching, & free Macs w/Scrivener for all? #kidlitchat |
| 8:33 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@KatGirl_Studio What kind of printer? #kidlitchat |
| 8:33 pm |
aquafortis: |
Oh, guys, this was fun–but I have to jet. I hope everyone gets something from their writerly/illustratorly wish list this yr. #kidlitchat |
| 8:33 pm |
KateMessner: |
Recipe for a retreat:Find cheap B&B. Book all rooms. Divide cost by number of writer-friends. #kidlitchat |
| 8:33 pm |
elanaroth: |
@KatGirl_Studio I’m still on CS2…though I’m an amateur and mostly just mess with photos or make website icons and banners. #kidlitchat |
| 8:33 pm |
EgmontUSA: |
@AundryT The Lisa Libraries is wonderful. #kidlitchat |
| 8:33 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@lyonmartin Do a Highlights Founders retreat. All the food and lodging included. Very intimate! Focus always on your mss. #kidlitchat |
| 8:33 pm |
lyonmartin: |
@BonnieAdamson Bwwahahahawahaha #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
elanaroth: |
@jimhill One of my clients just did that. It’s a good idea. #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
DDHearn: |
If I could I would give every writer and illustrator the absolutely best agent for their work. #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
KateMessner: |
@EgmontGal I worked with @karalareau when she was at Scholastic – that is an AWESOME gift! #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
JennBailey: |
@dlschubert You just hit the Jackpot! Where do I sign? #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
jimhill: |
@dawnmetcalf Agreed. Mine showed me my story wasn’t quite there, but that I had potential. #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@stacylwhitman Have a livescribe? #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@dlschubert I’ll take it! #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
sandyalonzo: |
Nice one!! RT @EgmontGal: @peg366 I gave my bestfriend a critique with @karalareaufor her 50th birthday. #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
dlschubert: |
Clearly, that’s where I spend most of my time! @dawnmetcalf That’s a *great gift* for a writer! A vacation in a sea of fiction. #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
amgamble: |
RT @BonnieAdamson: CONFIDENCE–that’s my gift to all of you. #kidlitchat [THANK you!] |
| 8:34 pm |
Casey_McCormick: |
For those with the skills, the gift of a great book trailer would be awesome. #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
gregpincus: |
@bonnieadamson It isn’t true, by the way, that this topic was designed to torment you #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
KatGirl_Studio: |
@bonnieadamson Canon Pixma pro 9000 13×19 fine Art printer. CS4 prints bands of colors on the bottom #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
ChristineTB: |
@DDHearn Sign me up for that cruise too! #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
DDHearn: |
@dlschubert If you read my last tweet you’ll see I’m in lala land too. #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
Devas_T: |
@lyonmartin CS5?! I’m embarrassed to say, at home, I still use 10. #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
sharifwrites: |
@dlschubert Yes, aim for it all. #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
dawnmetcalf: |
@jimhill Mine got me my offer 1 year later (but the seeds were planted at that table). Go get ‘em! #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
dlschubert: |
@JennBailey Hmm…I’m working on it. Let me get back to you on that. #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@egmontUSA gave me a glue stick as a secret santa gift.It has my name on it.It’s mine, all mine.This is what turns an editor on. #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
paulgreci: |
RT @DDHearn: If I could I would give every writer and illustrator the absolutely best agent for their work. #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
JennBailey: |
Here in the Midwest we had the good fortune of a fellow writer opening up her farm to us. A weekend of writing and 2 new calves #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@elanaroth @KatGirl_Studio You guys are upsetting me. I’m still on Photoshop 7 . . . whine. #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
Casey_McCormick: |
Helping an author promote their book (for the published) is a great gift in general. #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
swdillard: |
@KatGirl_Studio ooh I have that printer, it is wonderful!! but a little bit finicky.. #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
DorothyHearst: |
Great idea! RT @KateMessner Recipe for a retreat:Find cheap B&B. Book all rooms. Divide cost by number of writer-friends. #kidlitchat |
| 8:36 pm |
sandyalonzo: |
Great idea! RT @Casey_McCormick: For those with the skills, the gift of a great book trailer would be awesome. #kidlitchat |
| 8:36 pm |
JensBookPage: |
Time to head out for dinner. Enjoyed my first #kidlitchat. And hope that everyone gets something from these gifts. |
| 8:36 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@gregpincus It just SEEMS that way, huh? #kidlitchat |
| 8:36 pm |
dawnmetcalf: |
AMEN!! RT @DDHearn If I could I would give every writer and illustrator the absolutely best agent for their work. #kidlitchat |
| 8:36 pm |
dlschubert: |
@DDHearn That’s even more beautiful than a Mediterranean cruise. #kidlitchat |
| 8:36 pm |
ChristineTB: |
Absolutely! RT @Casey_McCormick: Helping an author promote their book (for the published) is a great gift in general. #kidlitchat |
| 8:36 pm |
SarahDarerLitt: |
RT @Casey_McCormick: Helping an author promote their book (for the published) is a great gift in general. #kidlitchat |
| 8:36 pm |
CynthiaCWillis: |
RT @Casey_McCormick: Helping an author promote their book (for the published) is a great gift in general. #kidlitchat |
| 8:36 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@KatGirl_Studio That’s good to know–compatibility issues. #kidlitchat |
| 8:37 pm |
RaynaReads: |
New blog post is up! Dear endings, your happy sappy little bows are strangling mehttp://bit.ly/Endings #kidlitchat |
| 8:37 pm |
gregpincus: |
I have a The Spirit of Writing candle from New Orleans. Same shop had “Other lawyer be stupid” mixes! #kidlitchat |
| 8:37 pm |
KatGirl_Studio: |
@bonnieadamson my dad’s a computer engineer and i live in Silicon Valley so we always seem to have the latest whatever #kidlitchat |
| 8:37 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@JensBookPage Good night! #kidlitchat |
| 8:37 pm |
lyonmartin: |
I want a printer that will take large 140lb cold press watercolor paper without choking. #kidlitchat |
| 8:37 pm |
gregpincus: |
@JensBookPage Thanks for stopping in, Jen! #kidlitchat |
| 8:37 pm |
ChristineTB: |
I grant the gift of critique partners who study their craft (and the market) outside of critique time. #kidlitchat |
| 8:37 pm |
Casey_McCormick: |
Yes! Ditto! RT @DDHearn If I could I would give every writer and illustrator the absolutely best agent for their work. #kidlitchat |
| 8:37 pm |
peg366: |
RT @amgamble: RT @BonnieAdamson: CONFIDENCE–thats my gift to all of you. #kidlitchat [THANK you!]love that. #kidlitchat |
| 8:37 pm |
KatGirl_Studio: |
@bonnieadamson I think they haven’t made the new driver yet because CS3 works just find with it #kidlitchat |
| 8:37 pm |
dlschubert: |
@EgmontGal RE: Glue stick – Don’t take this the wrong way, but you’re kind of easy. #kidlitchat |
| 8:38 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@lyonmartin Ooh, good one! #kidlitchat |
| 8:38 pm |
SarahDarerLitt: |
@gregpincus LOL! I love it! #kidlitchat |
| 8:38 pm |
KatGirl_Studio: |
@lyonmartin The one i have can print on canvas so i don’t know why it couldn’t print on that #kidlitchat |
| 8:38 pm |
dawnmetcalf: |
@DorothyHearst @KateMessner YES!!! @m_stiefvater did that and I’m happy to say it was a *FABULOUS* time! #kidlitchat #gothicgirls |
