That's an amazing story, Debbie; so inspiring! I haven't been brave enough to attend an SCBWI portfolio showcase, but I think I might just finally jump right in.
Debbie, you are so relevant and generous with your tips for authors/illustrators. I always enjoy your articles and take away valuable information that is easy to incorporate into one’s own practice. Thank you.
Debbie, I just finished reading this series after finding you on Twitter. I love how much and in what ways you give back to the kid lit community. Thanks for what you do!
P.S. I'm so glad you persisted, and it meant so much to me, precisely today, to read your story.
Very true. Stephen King writes convincingly about his rejections early in his career in his memoir, "On Writing." This is a universal experience for we writers. Part of the deal. You have to fail a lot, I mean a LOT, before getting to that first book. Although now with Substack and self-publishing trad pub is looking less and less desireable to many writers, which I say is fair.
That's an amazing story, Debbie; so inspiring! I haven't been brave enough to attend an SCBWI portfolio showcase, but I think I might just finally jump right in.
I love this, Debbie. Thanks for sharing!
Debbie, you are so relevant and generous with your tips for authors/illustrators. I always enjoy your articles and take away valuable information that is easy to incorporate into one’s own practice. Thank you.
Debbie, I just finished reading this series after finding you on Twitter. I love how much and in what ways you give back to the kid lit community. Thanks for what you do!
P.S. I'm so glad you persisted, and it meant so much to me, precisely today, to read your story.
Very true. Stephen King writes convincingly about his rejections early in his career in his memoir, "On Writing." This is a universal experience for we writers. Part of the deal. You have to fail a lot, I mean a LOT, before getting to that first book. Although now with Substack and self-publishing trad pub is looking less and less desireable to many writers, which I say is fair.
The Razor-Sharp Truth (A Quirky Advice Column)
https://therazorsharptruth.substack.com/
Thanks for sharing your publishing quest Debbie. Your words encourage me to keep going no matter what happens. :)
I love hearing this story of yours always Debbie, AND, love being part of the awesome journey!!
This is so very true: "Find people who believe in you and support you. Cherish them and be grateful."
Love this so much. Thank you for sharing your journey, Debbie! So fascinating to see all ways people find their way to this important industry.
Love all the advice - very inspiring and a good reminder about the power of persistence!
I'm working on my own creative pursuits and this was so so inspiring to read. Thank you!
Love reading this! I had assumed you just floated into the illustration world using a magical umbrella. But clearly it takes work!