Kidlitchat Transcript – December 22 (part 2)
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| 8:39 pm | bonnieadamson: | @lyonmartin How about designing my dream studio for me? #kidlitchat |
| 8:39 pm | EgmontGal: | @dlschubert Hey, that’s life in your late 40s. Glue stick, matching knee highs, strong coffee, life is good. #kidlitchat |
| 8:39 pm | JensBookPage: | Thanks to excellent hosts @gregpincus and @bonnieadamson #kidlitchat |
| 8:39 pm | dlschubert: | @JensBookPage Hope to see you again! #kidlitchat |
| 8:39 pm | lyonmartin: | Who’s paying for the place? RT @BonnieAdamson: @lyonmartin How about designing my dream studio for me? #kidlitchat |
| 8:39 pm | LauraHamor: | Hi all! #kidlitchat |
| 8:39 pm | LoriWescott: | So true! RT @RaynaReads: New blog post is up! Dear endings, your happy sappy little bows are strangling me http://bit.ly/Endings #kidlitchat |
| 8:39 pm | DDHearn: | RT @lyonmartin: I want a printer that will take large 140lb cold press watercolor paper without choking. (me too.) #kidlitchat |
| 8:39 pm | SarahDarerLitt: | @dlschubert @EgmontGal Actually, I’m thinking shouldn’t be too hard to find nice hubby if a glue stick makes you so happy! #kidlitchat |
| 8:40 pm | lyonmartin: | @KatGirl_Studio oooo details. I want details. #kidlitchat |
| 8:40 pm | Devas_T: | Ok #kidlitchat folks. Gotta go help with the Christmas cards. Yes we’re late. Will arrive more like New Years. Have a great holiday. |
| 8:40 pm | bonnieadamson: | @lyonmartin Money is no object (this is fantasy, right?) #kidlitchat |
| 8:40 pm | EgmontUSA: | @dlscubert Hey! That glue stick required a great deal of thought! #kidlitchat |
| 8:40 pm | EgmontGal: | @DorothyHearst I have thought of hosting a bunch of writers in my apt. I can sleep 4 guests. plenty of places to write. Hmmm… #kidlitchat |
| 8:40 pm | dlschubert: | @EgmontGal I’m right there w/you! Except for the coffee. I’m a chai tea latte girl. #kidlitchat |
| 8:40 pm | dawnmetcalf: | @CynthiaCWillis @Casey_McCormick Yes, definitely Pay It Forward! Author promos are the best.  #kidlitchat |
| 8:40 pm | EgmontGal: | @SarahDarerLitt Well, in a man, I prefer a stick that’s more lubricated. #kidlitchat |
| 8:40 pm | SarahDarerLitt: | @LauraHamor Your new puppy is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO cute! #kidlitchat |
| 8:40 pm | JennBailey: | @Devas_T Have a Merry Christmas. #kidlitchat |
| 8:41 pm | KatGirl_Studio: | @lyonmartin I’ll DM them after chat k #kidlitchat |
| 8:41 pm | gregpincus: | @SarahDarerLitt I don’t know why I didn’t buy a bunch. There’s never been a year I couldn’t have given one…. #kidlitchat |
| 8:41 pm | susan_marie: | Pick a gift for the children’s book writer or illustrator on my list? A book by Anita Silvey or Leonard Marcus about our field. #kidlitchat |
| 8:41 pm | KateMessner: | Okay…I’m getting back to copy edits. Thanks for the chat & happy holidays to all! #kidlitchat |
| 8:41 pm | dawnmetcalf: | @SarahDarerLitt @dlschubert @EgmontGal Okay, I have WAAAAAY too sick a sense of humor to read that last tweet. #kidlitchat |
| 8:41 pm | editorgurl: | @SarahDarerLitt @DevasT I sit all day on a chair like this. http://bit.ly/TWJJy Looks funky, but it’s comfortable. #kidlitchat |
| 8:41 pm | SarahDarerLitt: | @EgmontGal Oooh! Sleepover at Lawsy’s! Can it be on an Idol night? Will there be popcorn? #kidlitchat |
| 8:41 pm | EgmontGal: | Anyone have the feeling things are deteriorating around here? #kidlitchat |
| 8:41 pm | bonnieadamson: | @EgmontGal !!!!!!!!!!!!!! #kidlitchat |
| 8:42 pm | KatGirl_Studio: | @KateMessner Happy Holidays Kate! #kidlitchat |
| 8:42 pm | DDHearn: | @dlschubert mmm….chai tea latte. One of the best things next to heaven. #kidlitchat |
| 8:42 pm | LauraHamor: | @SarahDarerLitt he needs that cute face so I can get past the peeing everywhere! #kidlitchat |
| 8:42 pm | lyonmartin: | @BonnieAdamson Mongo printer. Many colors of many kinds of paints/pencils/markers, 72″ screen #kidlitchat |
| 8:42 pm | Casey_McCormick: | Whoever is passing out the confidence, I could use some in my stocking. Please. Thank you! #kidlitchat |
| 8:42 pm | dawnmetcalf: | @EgmontGal @SarahDarerLitt Okay. Nevermind. You’re just as sick. (I *knew* liked you…!)  #kidlitchat |
| 8:42 pm | skodobah: | I came back in the middle of glue stick chat! #kidlitchat |
| 8:42 pm | JennBailey: | @editorgurl That’s the same kind I use. Actually helps my back and keeps me awake. #kidlitchat |
| 8:42 pm | gregpincus: | @LauraHamor Hi, Laura. We’re talking gifts for the writer/illustrator on you list … #kidlitchat |
| 8:42 pm | bonnieadamson: | @EgmontUSA I happen to be giving glue sticks this Christmas–because I found myself stick-less not long ago–very sad. #kidlitchat |
| 8:42 pm | CynthiaCWillis: | RT @EgmontGal: Anyone have the feeling things are deteriorating around here? — But in a good way. #kidlitchat |
| 8:42 pm | dlschubert: | @EgmontUSA I was impressed w/the idea, it’s just “easy” to provide. At least, compared to my Greek Island cruise w/Stephen King! #kidlitchat |
| 8:42 pm | marybrebner: | Happy Holidays, all! I’m off for a little more research then down to Charleston for a couple of days. Yahoo! #kidlitchat |
| 8:42 pm | EgmontGal: | @SarahDarerLitt Yes! I’d love to have you. Truly. Ask @egmontusa, my guest room is v. comfortable. #kidlitchat |
| 8:42 pm | skodobah: | Glue sticks. Cute faces. LOL! #kidlitchat |
| 8:43 pm | lyonmartin: | Now why would you say that? RT @EgmontGal: Anyone have the feeling things are deteriorating around here? #kidlitchat |
| 8:43 pm | CynthiaCWillis: | RT @DDHearn: @dlschubert mmm….chai tea latte. One of the best things next to heaven. — I so agree!!!!! #kidlitchat |
| 8:43 pm | skodobah: | Purple glue sticks are the best! #kidlitchat |
| 8:43 pm | StephanieDBrown: | Happy holidays, everyone! I’m late; what’s the topic? #kidlitchat |
| 8:43 pm | DDHearn: | @Casey_McCormick I would take a hunk of confidence too, along with the much needed self discipline. #kidlitchat |
| 8:43 pm | ChristineTB: | We’re just punch drunk. Royalty statements coming soon. Always so dang suspenseful. Got to get our levity where we can. #kidlitchat |
| 8:43 pm | skodobah: | The decay of moral Kidlitchat. News at 11. #kidlitchat |
| 8:43 pm | lyonmartin: | @KatGirl_Studio followme so I can DM you back. #kidlitchat |
| 8:43 pm | SarahDarerLitt: | @EgmontGal ROTFLMAO! I love you Lawsy! #kidlitchat |
| 8:43 pm | bonnieadamson: | @lyonmartin Yessss . . .. go on . . . #kidlitchat |
| 8:43 pm | LauraHamor: | @gregpincus thanks Greg. I bought a moleskin notebook for a friend today, I have an addiction to blank books! #kidlitchat |
| 8:43 pm | EgmontUSA: | @SarahDarerLitt Very comfortable. Nods. #kidlitchat |
| 8:43 pm | bonnieadamson: | @StephanieDBrown TOPIC: What one craft/business gift would you give the writer or illustrator on your list? #kidlitchat |
| 8:44 pm | EgmontGal: | @Casey_McCormick I think confidence is great if you have it, but just persist–that’s even more important. #kidlitchat |
| 8:44 pm | gregpincus: | @susan_marie Oooh. Yes. Everyone should read Dear Genius and Ways of Telling and and and…. #kidlitchat |
| 8:44 pm | elanaroth: | @EgmontGal You crack me up. #kidlitchat |
| 8:44 pm | KatGirl_Studio: | @lyonmartin k #kidlitchat |
| 8:44 pm | ChristineTB: | @StephanieDBrown We aren’t sure anymore. Want to suggest a topic? @Egmontgal is regaling us with tales of glue sticks. #kidlitchat |
| 8:44 pm | lyonmartin: | #kidlitchat Daughter and grandkids coming soon. Happy Holidays all. |
| 8:44 pm | skodobah: | RT @EgmontGal: @Casey_McCormick I think confidence is great if you have it, but just persist–thats even more important. #kidlitchat |
| 8:44 pm | EgmontGal: | @ChristineTB also tons of holiday chocolate in the office from writers hoping we’ll be so sugar rushed their advance will go up #kidlitchat |
| 8:44 pm | LauraHamor: | and shameless self promotion…… www.SilverFreckles.com my inspired silver jewelry site. #kidlitchat |
| 8:45 pm | skodobah: | When my dad called me a nag at the age of 10, I never knew it would come in handy as a writer! #kidlitchat |
| 8:45 pm | Casey_McCormick: | I’d love one of those mini notebook laptops to tote around with me or an e-reader. #kidlitchat |
| 8:45 pm | DorothyHearst: | @EgmontGal Fantastic. I’ve done daylongs at my place, not longer ones. Tho’ does it work 4 you as retreat if in your own space? #kidlitchat |
| 8:45 pm | lyonmartin: | @BonnieAdamson several light boxes, lots and lots of pencils, markers, pen and ink, paper in lots of wieghts #kidlitchat |
| 8:45 pm | LauraHamor: | did you ever check out NinthMoon.com? gifts for writers, editors and readers. #kidlitchat |
| 8:45 pm | EgmontGal: | @bonnieadamson As perfect biz gift, either a glue stick, or failing that, a stick that vibrates? #kidlitchat |
| 8:45 pm | skodobah: | Cheese logs are good. #kidlitchat |
| 8:45 pm | bonnieadamson: | @gregpincus . . . and Minders of Make-Believe. #kidlitchat |
| 8:45 pm | DDHearn: | Persistence is good, too. I would like the gift of always knowing if what I’m writing is good, and how to fix it if it isn’t. #kidlitchat |
| 8:45 pm | SarahDarerLitt: | @LauraHamor I have one of Laura’s inspiration bracelets and can highly recommend as a gift! #kidlitchat |
| 8:46 pm | jeanie_w: | RT @EgmontGal: @Casey_McCormick I think confidence is great if you have it, but just persist–that’s even more important. #kidlitchat |
| 8:46 pm | EgmontUSA: | @dlschubert The glue stick has a backstory, obviously. #kidlitchat |
| 8:46 pm | bonnieadamson: | @lyonmartin BIG lightboxes! #kidlitchat |
| 8:46 pm | skodobah: | @EgmontGal OMG! Glue sticks, cheese logs. This is bad. How fabulous! #kidlitchat |
| 8:46 pm | susan_marie: | @gregpincus I’m reading Silvey’s new *Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Children’s Book*–fascinating, quirky. #kidlitchat |
| 8:46 pm | EgmontGal: | @DorothyHearst I’m thinking, we sleep here to save $. we get up, go out for bfast. come back and it’s a retreat space. #kidlitchat |
| 8:46 pm | ChristineTB: | @EgmontGal I’ll send chocolate on Pam’s behalf! Belgian Extra Fine/Extra Dark. #kidlitchat |
| 8:46 pm | lyonmartin: | @BonnieAdamson MACPad and stylus, file cabinets with perfect reference, a full time model, one male, one female and one kid #kidlitchat |
| 8:46 pm | EgmontUSA: | Deteriorating, indeed! #kidlitchat |
| 8:46 pm | skodobah: | Believe in your work. KNOW it. #kidlitchat |
| 8:46 pm | Casey_McCormick: | <3 RT @EgmontGal: @Casey_McCormick I think confidence is great if you have it, but just persist–that’s even more important. #kidlitchat |
| 8:46 pm | bonnieadamson: | @EgmontGal Why, I can’t imagine what you mean! #kidlitchat |
| 8:46 pm | stacylwhitman: | @ChristineTB Dunno what that is. I have a Wacom. #kidlitchat |
| 8:47 pm | LauraHamor: | when I left Crayola my art director gave me a case of glue sticks and an enormous classroom box of crayons and markers! JOY! #kidlitchat |
| 8:47 pm | jimhill: | How about a nice pen and a small notebook, “the faintest ink is more powerful than the strongest memory.” #kidlitchat |
| 8:47 pm | dawnmetcalf: | I have on my “pro” TBR pile: Chapter After Chapter & Get Known Before the Book Deal. Both highly recommended. #kidlitchat |
| 8:47 pm | skodobah: | Would someone please send me See’s Candies – a pound of Bordeaux would work. Thanks! #kidlitchat |
| 8:47 pm | ChristineTB: | @EgmontUSA Obviously. Had I known, I’d have bought a case with me on my visit! #kidlitchat |
| 8:47 pm | jimhill: | and possibly nightvision goggles so as not to wake the significant other when genius strikes at 3am #kidlitchat |
| 8:47 pm | Casey_McCormick: | @EgmontGal Fortunately, I’m well supplied in persistence. Thank you! #kidlitchat |
| 8:47 pm | SarahDarerLitt: | I’m glad someone else thought the same thing about the cheese log and it’s not just me with a dirty mind. #kidlitchat |
| 8:47 pm | skodobah: | A persistent belief in nagging will do the trick. #kidlitchat |
| 8:47 pm | susan_marie: | @gregpincus And Marcus’s intelligence suffuses everything he does. His work is such a gift to all of us. #kidlitchat |
| 8:47 pm | elanaroth: | A great present would be if someone had dinner delivered to my house right now. #kidlitchat |
| 8:48 pm | ChristineTB: | @stacylwhitman Oh – got it. I have a Wacom too. Want to test drive a Livescribe. Seems like a “spy” kind of tool. #kidlitchat |
| 8:48 pm | dlschubert: | @EgmontGal Deteriorating? I don’t see anything wrong w/subject going from writer’s confs to lubricated, vibrating (glue) sticks. #kidlitchat |
| 8:48 pm | bonnieadamson: | @lyonmartin Ixnay on the models–must have solitude in this perfect space. #kidlitchat |
| 8:48 pm | skodobah: | *amazed Julie can spell Bordeaux right now* #kidlitchat |
| 8:48 pm | lyonmartin: | @BonnieAdamson I have a 3′x4′ one. It’s too big. #kidlitchat |
| 8:48 pm | StephanieDBrown: | Patience is a good gift, too. It’s not a competition or a race. Better to take lots of time revising, making it right. #kidlitchat |
| 8:48 pm | EgmontGal: | I’m sorry to switch topics from, you know, sticks, but I do believe persistence is key.Actually, the true is same re. 1st topic. #kidlitchat |
| 8:48 pm | ThoughtfulPen: | @elanaroth I would prefer dessert myself! LoL #kidlitchat |
| 8:48 pm | DDHearn: | @SarahDarerLitt I guess I shouldn’t mention the extra large Hickory Farms summer sausage. Oops. #kidlitchat |
| 8:48 pm | skodobah: | @dlschubert I think we have a new product pitch for Roseart or Crayola. #kidlitchat |
| 8:49 pm | lyonmartin: | @BonnieAdamson the models are perfect and don’t do anything except when you need them. Kind of like droids #kidlitchat |
| 8:49 pm | EgmontGal: | @lyonmartin 3′ x 4′? You’re bragging! #kidlitchat |
| 8:49 pm | dlschubert: | @EgmontUSA Now you’re making me blush, and I was born in Brooklyn, so that’s no easy task. #kidlitchat |
| 8:49 pm | crissachappell: | lumocolor pens for signings, moleskine notebooks (unlined), mailing labels (for instant bookplates), and frequent flier miles #kidlitchat |
| 8:49 pm | bonnieadamson: | @lyonmartin Really? Never had the luxury of bigger than 8.5 x 11. LOL, except for a window. #kidlitchat |
| 8:49 pm | ChristineTB: | @dlschubert My husband asked why I keep laughing out loud. I told him my glue sticks are boring. He didn’t get it. #kidlitchat |
| 8:49 pm | gregpincus: | @susan_marie Yes, I agree. I went through a period just devouring everything of Leonard Marcus’ I could find…. #kidlitchat |
| 8:49 pm | sandyalonzo: | @jimhill Have you tried a flashlight headband thing? Works for me, but makes for a bad hair day (or night.) #kidlitchat |
| 8:49 pm | DorothyHearst: | @EgmontGal Sounds perfect. Won’t ask where the vibrating sticks come in #kidlitchat |
| 8:50 pm | LauraHamor: | @EgmontGal my son’s favorite quote is “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” #kidlitchat |
| 8:50 pm | DDHearn: | @lyonmartin Oh, models would be nice. I tend to make too much up out of my head when I draw. #kidlitchat |
| 8:50 pm | bonnieadamson: | @lyonmartin Droid models–oh, well, then–that’s different! #kidlitchat |
| 8:50 pm | gregpincus: | LOL RT @jimhill: and possibly nightvision goggles so as not to wake the significant other when genius strikes at 3am #kidlitchat |
| 8:50 pm | SarahDarerLitt: | @DDHearn I’m a nice Jewish girl and that’s not kosher #kidlitchat |
| 8:50 pm | skodobah: | @ChristineTB Boring gluesticks!!!! LOL! #kidlitchat |
| 8:50 pm | EgmontGal: | @ThoughtfulPen hey, i’m just saying, I want a meal, not a snack! #kidlitchat |
| 8:50 pm | jimhill: | you can formalize the nagging with peer coaching & weekly progress check-ins, apart from writer’s group meetings. #kidlitchat |
| 8:50 pm | CynthiaCWillis: | @EgmontGal I agree about the persistence. I think it’s really important if not the most important ingredient of all. #kidlitchat |
| 8:50 pm | ChristineTB: | @skodobah Got to stick up for Crayola. Hallmark is my alma mater (although Kodak-Roseart-was a client so I guess it’s all good) #kidlitchat |
| 8:50 pm | DDHearn: | @SarahDarerLitt Oh, the sausages come in turkey, too. #kidlitchat |
| 8:50 pm | dlschubert: | One last thing re: Glue sticks – and they say size doesn’t matter. What do they know? #kidlitchat |
| 8:51 pm | bonnieadamson: | @gregpincus I have those 3 Marcus books, too. Wonderful insight. #kidlitchat |
| 9:17 pm | DDHearn: | Chat was such fun tonight. In spite of some silliness I got some good gift ideas and a little jolt of inspiration, too. Thanks. #kidlitchat |
| 9:17 pm | lauramanivong: | @elanaroth not sure I can abide by the “don’t be crazy” part. It runs in the family. #kidlitchat |
| 9:18 pm | elanaroth: | @ChristineTB Touche Maybe just keep the crazy at home? #kidlitchat |
| 9:18 pm | EgmontGal: | @ChristineTB yeah, really, Elana! You’re stressing me out. I have to be sane AND profitable? #kidlitchat |
| 9:18 pm | Jen_Cook: | @Gina_Chat I’m going to admit I’ve never seen it. There it is. Shoot me. I did Google him. Nice looking. @elanaroth #kidlitchat |
| 9:18 pm | Shelltex: | @elanaroth Do you read your clients’ blogs on a regular basis? Not for bad stuff, just wondering if most agents do. #kidlitchat |
| 9:18 pm | LisaDez: | @DDHearn My editor is amazing and so excited she’s going to make room in the Fall 2010 list for PERSONAL DEMONS! Woot! #kidlitchat |
| 9:18 pm | SarahDarerLitt: | @ChristineTB @elanaroth yeah that was worrying me too But I was kinda hoping you meant like that author on Amazon #kidlitchat |
| 9:19 pm | LaFabuliste: | I have experience! And a great editorbosslady who is a great teacher! #kidlitchat |
| 9:19 pm | SusanUhlig: | At some level aren’t we all crazy to do what we do? RT @LauraManivong: @elanaroth“don’t be crazy” #kidlitchat |
| 9:20 pm | ChristineTB: | @elanaroth I’ll keep it “contained” to the “kidlit family.” I write a lot of books for early readers. Better get a pseudonym #kidlitchat |
| 9:20 pm | lauramanivong: | @SusanUhlig Hi Superstud Sue! #kidlitchat |
| 9:20 pm | SarahDarerLitt: | @Shelltex My agent said she never reads her clients blogs. (But we should have them) #kidlitchat |
| 9:20 pm | elanaroth: | @Shelltex I subscribe to all my clients’ blogs in my Google Reader. #kidlitchat |
| 9:21 pm | bonnieadamson: | @dlschubert I hope EVERYONE will be back. #writersbehavingbadly #kidlitchat |
| 9:21 pm | Casey_McCormick: | I think @elanaroth means the bad kind of crazy. We’ve all seen some of that, I think. #kidlitchat |
| 9:21 pm | LisaDez: | @EgmontGal @elanaroth Sane? No such thing. #kidlitchat |
| 9:21 pm | SusanUhlig: | Hi, back at you. I’m excited about your book ESCAPING THE TIGER RT @LauraManivong: @SusanUhlig Hi Superstud Sue! #kidlitchat |
| 9:21 pm | dlschubert: | I love getting my crazy on. Fortunately, my agent likes it, too. I also know how to work my a** off. Balance is what matters. #kidlitchat |
| 9:21 pm | lyonmartin: | @jeanie_w and mountains in the distance #kidlitchat |
| 9:22 pm | lauramanivong: | @Casey_McCormick Indeed….seen way more than my fair share of it. #kidlitchat |
| 9:22 pm | LisaDez: | @bonnieadamson Thanks! #kidlitchat |
| 9:22 pm | bonnieadamson: | I have one thing to say about tonight. I’m glad I changed my avatar. #kidlitchat |
| 9:22 pm | ChristineTB: | I think there are many subtle shades of sane. I’ll try to stay away from the extreme edge! #kidlitchat |
| 9:22 pm | elanaroth: | @Casey_McCormick Indeed, yes. Destructive crazy v. idiosyncratic crazy. #kidlitchat |
| 9:22 pm | JennBailey: | @lauramanivong Way to knock the Kirkus review out of the park for Escaping the Tiger! #kidlitchat |
| 9:22 pm | EgmontGal: | @ChristineTB pseudonym! Good idea! What the hell am I doing w/my company in my tweet name! I will change it to @laLawsy maybe #kidlitchat |
| 9:22 pm | SusanUhlig: | RT @editorgurl: Great book for writers=The Spying Heart by Katherine Paterson. a few used copies on Amazon. http://bit.ly/8Pn2Ns #kidlitchat |
| 9:22 pm | JennBailey: | @bonnieadamson Why? was it a glue stick before? #kidlitchat |
| 9:23 pm | andreacremer: | Hello #kidlitchat can’t stay *stares at stack of essays to grade* but wanted to wish each of you a very Happy Holiday and New Year! |
| 9:23 pm | dlschubert: | My agent reads my posts. She emails or DM’s me about how they make her laugh & sometimes even tear up a bit. #ilovemyagent #kidlitchat |
| 9:23 pm | EgmontGal: | @bonnieadamson why? Did your avatar have something to do with…you know…glue sticks? #kidlitchat |
| 9:23 pm | jeanie_w: | @lyonmartin And there should be pine trees nearby, for the scent… #kidlitchat |
| 9:23 pm | LisaDez: | @dlschubert Crazy is all relative, don’t you think? #kidlitchat |
| 9:23 pm | Shelltex: | @elanaroth Do you look over the blogs of potential new clients? I always include a link w/ subs but feels a little pretentious. #kidlitchat |
| 9:23 pm | lauramanivong: | @JennBailey Thanks! I was really glad to get in before they go under. #kidlitchat |
| 9:24 pm | bonnieadamson: | @EgmontGal @JennBailey STOP! #kidlitchat |
| 9:24 pm | elanaroth: | I’m big on social media, and like my clients to be. So I follow them. They follow me. One big happy chatty family. #kidlitchat |
| 9:24 pm | tinahoggatt: | Happy holidays everyone – late to the chat, I waded back to find out the true significance of glue sticks. This group is deep.#kidlitchat |
| 9:24 pm | elanaroth: | @Shelltex Yeah, if I’m interested in the project. For sure. #kidlitchat |
| 9:24 pm | GinaRitter: | Okay, so I wonder, as a writer do you HAVE to have a blog? @elanaroth #kidlitchat |
| 9:24 pm | JennBailey: | @lauramanivong You’ll go down in history as the last Brilliant Review. #kidlitchat |
| 9:24 pm | LisaDez: | @andreacremer Right back at you! #kidlitchat |
| 9:25 pm | dlschubert: | @LisaDez Absolutely! Laughter, as long as it’s not at someone’s expense, is good for the soul. Our souls are happy tonight! #kidlitchat |
| 9:25 pm | ChristineTB: | @EgmontGal If you change, let me know so we can follow you but pretend we don’t know who you really are! #kidlitchat |
| 9:25 pm | SarahDarerLitt: | Well goodnight all -it’s been fun! Stay crazy and hold tight to those glue sticks! #kidlitchat |
| 9:25 pm | lauramanivong: | @GinaRitter You don’t HAVE to do anything. really. If it’s a chore, you won’t do it well, so find something you like. #kidlitchat |
| 9:26 pm | elanaroth: | @GinaRitter Not really. But you might want it to help build community. Once publication is imminent, a website is a must tho. #kidlitchat |
| 9:26 pm | GinaRitter: | I can really see where crazy and quirky and being myself would work. It’s me. @dlschubert #kidlitchat |
| 9:26 pm | SusanUhlig: | Like that will stop those two . . . They’re having too much fun! RT @BonnieAdamson: @EgmontGal @JennBailey STOP! #kidlitchat |
| 9:26 pm | Shelltex: | @elanaroth Thanks. Good to know agents might appreciate the link instead of think I’m “crazy.” #kidlitchat |
| 9:26 pm | jeannevb: | @dlschubert send her to my blog haha #ilovemyagent #kidlitchat |
| 9:26 pm | lauramanivong: | @JennBailey yeah, that sounds good. So when is Kirkus officially done? #kidlitchat |
| 9:26 pm | LisaDez: | @elanaroth That’s good, cuz we client love to stalk our amazing agents on-line! #kidlitchat |
| 9:27 pm | bonnieadamson: | @dlschubert My soul is as happy as it’s going to get tonight. Happy Holidays! See you next week! #kidlitchat |
| 9:27 pm | dlschubert: | As deep as we can be! RT @tinahoggatt I waded back to find out true significance of glue sticks. This group is deep.#kidlitchat |
| 9:27 pm | Casey_McCormick: | What should one do about a blog geared towards writers once published?Ok to keep it going or transition toward intended readers? #kidlitchat |
| 9:27 pm | SusanUhlig: | @jennbailey is teaching Social Media at SCBWI midwinter conf in NY, plus in the Kansas region – both January #kidlitchat |
| 9:27 pm | GinaRitter: | I’m naturally, um, quirky. If I had to contain that I might spontaneously combust at a signing. @dlschubert #kidlitchat |
| 9:28 pm | JennBailey: | @lauramanivong Not sure. We had a crazy idea at Heartland Writers to buy it. I think we raised $3.27. #kidlitchat |
| 9:28 pm | ChristineTB: | @SarahDarerLitt Bye. See you in VT! #kidlitchat |
| 9:28 pm | JennBailey: | @bonnieadamson G’night you. Will you be in New York this January? #kidlitchat |
| 9:28 pm | KatGirl_Studio: | have to go see you all later. Happy Holidays! #kidlitchat |
| 9:28 pm | GinaRitter: | @elanaroth Would you “take” Facebook and Twitter as good enough, or are blogs a must? #kidlitchat |
| 9:28 pm | lauramanivong: | @JennBailey Oh, I missed that effort. I could’ve pitched in. #kidlitchat |
| 9:29 pm | tinahoggatt: | Blogs – it’s like Twitter, pointless unless you plan to tend your garden. It has to be more than a marketing strategy to work. #kidlitchat |
| 9:29 pm | GinaRitter: | @elanaroth Whooops, sorry if you answered that – trying to catch up. #kidlitchat |
| 9:29 pm | NathalieMvondo: | @Casey_McCormick You could keep the writer section, & devote days for readers (ie wip, contests…) #kidlitchat |
| 9:29 pm | elanaroth: | @GinaRitter For someone getting published? You need a professional site. Facebook and Twitter are bonuses. #kidlitchat |
| 9:30 pm | bonnieadamson: | @JennBailey Oh, I wish. We’ve gone back & forth, but can’t fit it in budget. You guys, tweet for us–I’ll miss you! #kidlitchat |
| 9:30 pm | SusanUhlig: | @jennbailey – I want to know more about Kirkus #kidlitchat |
| 9:30 pm | elanaroth: | Are writers often intimidated by doing the whole website thing? I mean the nitty gritty of setting them up. #kidlitchat |
| 9:30 pm | lauramanivong: | FYI, aka promotion: Tomorrow, look for the Tenners Trailer for authors debuting novels in Jan, Feb, & Mar. #kidlitchat |
| 9:30 pm | lyonmartin: | #kidlitchat DH just walked in. Wanted 2 know y I was laughing. Tried 2 explain glue sticks 2 him. He’s an accountant & doesn’t get it. |
| 9:30 pm | JennBailey: | Thanks for the showcasing. Sue will be talking websites at the KS event as well. @susanuhlig #kidlitchat |
| 9:31 pm | KatGirl_Studio: | Hahaha the BF spent 5 mins fishing the cat’s mouse out from under the tv to have him jam it under the couch 5 sec. later #kidlitchat |
| 9:31 pm | nadialee: | @elanaroth not me. #kidlitchat |
| 9:31 pm | GinaRitter: | I’m not so into blogs currently. It was time and soul sucking for a while and I am so fabulously ADHD sometimes.. @lauramanivong #kidlitchat |
| 9:31 pm | Shelltex: | @elanaroth I’d be very intimidated by doing a whole website on my own. Would have to hire someone or take a class I guess #kidlitchat |
| 9:32 pm | ChristineTB: | @elanaroth If so I recommend students from local art schools (Graphic Arts department) for quick set-up. Economy hit them hard. #kidlitchat |
| 9:32 pm | lyonmartin: | New things = scary. RT @elanaroth: Are writers intimidated by doing the whole website thing? I mean the nitty gritty of set up. #kidlitchat |
| 9:32 pm | bethrevis: | @elanaroth Not to be age-ist, but I think it tends 2 depend on the age of writer. Younger = more willing to do tech (typically) #kidlitchat |
| 9:32 pm | JennBailey: | @SusanUhlig Kirkus is being downsized. No, out-sized by its parent company. Soon it will be no more. #kidlitchat |
| 9:32 pm | dlschubert: | G’night, everyone! May all your holiday wishes [Subliminal Message: Glue Sticks!] come true. #kidlitchat |
| 9:32 pm | bethrevis: | RT @LauraManivong: FYI, aka promotion: Tomorrow, look for the Tenners Trailer for authors debuting novels in Jan, Feb, & Mar. #kidlitchat |
| 9:33 pm | elanaroth: | I love making websites, and have helped several clients on theirs, and some other non-pub people too. So I’m curious. #kidlitchat |
| 9:33 pm | JennBailey: | @Shelltex If you have a Mac you can use iWeb. Can use Squarespace or Wild Apricot for both Mac and PC. Not much money #kidlitchat |
| 9:33 pm | ChristineTB: | Tip if you have Earthlink. They provide them free (with 190 templates) but bury the link in the member page so you won’t know. #kidlitchat |
| 9:33 pm | LisaDez: | @lauramanivong Linked on the Tenner’s site? #kidlitchat |
| 9:33 pm | GinaRitter: | Websites are covered. I’ve been doing that for years. I’m a rock star on Facebook. Blogs not so much. @elanaroth #kidlitchat |
| 9:33 pm | lauramanivong: | @GinaRitter Facebook is my favorite. You can do a lot in very little time. I’ve connected with tons of great folks. #kidlitchat |
| 9:33 pm | ChristineTB: | @dlschubert Night! Thanks for making me laugh. Needed the oxygen increase! #kidlitchat |
| 9:34 pm | bonnieadamson: | @elanroth Tech not intimidating–gosh, they do it all for you now. Problem is constantly revising, rethinking site. #kidlitchat |
| 9:34 pm | lauramanivong: | @LisaDez Yes, I think I’ll post it there, and I’m sure we’ll all post links on blogs, Twitter, and such #kidlitchat |
| 9:34 pm | Shelltex: | @elanaroth Helping your clinets with their websites is a huge benefit I’m sure. #kidlitchat |
| 9:34 pm | Casey_McCormick: | @elanaroth Intimidates me cause I don’t know the best way go abt it. I think I’d love to tweak it once I figured it out though. #kidlitchat |
| 9:34 pm | SusanUhlig: | We’re planning hands on activities for Mac & PC users 1/16/09 ks_scbwi RT @elanaroth: I love making websites… So I’m curious. #kidlitchat |
| 9:35 pm | GinaRitter: | RT @tinahoggatt: Blogs – like Twitter, pointless unless you plan to tend your garden. It has to be more than a marketing strat.. #kidlitchat |
| 9:35 pm | bonnieadamson: | Really leaving now–g’night all. #kidlitchat |
| 9:35 pm | Shelltex: | I enjoy blogging so I don’t think I’d mind keeping up with a web site. #kidlitchat |
| 9:35 pm | elanaroth: | @Shelltex Yeah, plus it’s fun to design things #kidlitchat |
| 9:35 pm | ChristineTB: | @elanaroth Are you using Wordpress as your software? #kidlitchat |
| 9:36 pm | lauramanivong: | @JennBailey I did mine on iweb, but I made an update and it’s terribly wonky so the update never went live. boo!! #kidlitchat |
| 9:36 pm | jeanie_w: | @BonnieAdamson ‘Night, Bonnie! Thanks! #kidlitchat |
| 9:36 pm | elanaroth: | I’m also doing a workshop at SCBWI Eastern PA this spring on web presence, sites, blogs, etc. #kidlitchat |
| 9:36 pm | tinahoggatt: | The beauty of blogs is that they are free and use templates. So many use them as a website. That being said, it’s nice to shine. #kidlitchat |
| 9:36 pm | LisaDez: | @lauramanivong Turns out I might be a Tenner! I’ll know for sure in Jan. =) #kidlitchat |
| 9:36 pm | bethrevis: | #kidlitchat But programs such as GoDaddy’s Website Tonight are extremely easy to use and to update. Did my website with them. |
| 9:37 pm | SusanUhlig: | When? RT @elanaroth: I’m also doing a workshop at SCBWI Eastern PA this spring on web presence, sites, blogs, etc. #kidlitchat |
| 9:37 pm | elanaroth: | @ChristineTB For some. WP.com for free sites, and WP.org for more pro tinkering. I also love Squarespace. #kidlitchat |
| 9:37 pm | GinaRitter: | It’s insanely easy but it LOOKS hard, so I assume yes. RT @elanaroth Are writers often intimidated by doing the website thing? #kidlitchat |
| 9:37 pm | lauramanivong: | @LisaDez Oh sweet. My crit partner just put up her bio today. Her process was so much faster than mine! #kidlitchat |
| 9:38 pm | GinaRitter: | @elanaroth Well, not INSANELY easy, but a very basic website you can build from is very very simple. #kidlitchat |
| 9:38 pm | elanaroth: | @SusanUhlig Uh…April? The Poconos retreat. #kidlitchat |
| 9:39 pm | elanaroth: | @GinaRitter Yeah, I know. I love doing it, and playing with platforms. Thinking of starting a side business. #kidlitchat |
| 9:39 pm | ChristineTB: | @elanaroth Thanks. I started a wonderful redo, then learned an all Flash site isn’t “searchable” so back to the drawing board. #kidlitchat |
| 9:40 pm | GinaRitter: | @lauramanivong Agreed. Facebook is fabulous, easy and can be so genuine. No need to fake it. #kidlitchat |
| 9:41 pm | LisaDez: | Thanks for a great chat! Dinner time. Night all! Happy holidays! #kidlitchat |
| 9:41 pm | elanaroth: | @ChristineTB Oh, yeah. Flash is terrible. #kidlitchat |
| 9:41 pm | GinaRitter: | Wordpress is also a great place to start for a website, not just a blog. #kidlitchat |
| 9:43 pm | lauramanivong: | @GinaRitter I set up my blog on the free wordpress. Their templates are very clean, I think. #kidlitchat |
| 9:43 pm | ChristineTB: | @GinaRitter I’ve heard a lot of people say that. May try that. Have a site parked that provides a lot of WP templates. #kidlitchat |
| 9:43 pm | Shelltex: | Night all. Thanks for the chat. #kidlitchat |
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