by Tracy | May 23, 2019 | For Writers & Illustrators
It’s not uncommon to hear that a manuscript is too “quiet” in a response from an editor or agent, but what does that really mean – and is that a bad thing or just a subjective taste sort of thing?To me, the answer to that depends on what you’re trying to achieve with...
by Tracy | Aug 20, 2018 | For Writers & Illustrators
I was thinking about the narrative structure of a traditional picture book, and how many picture books one might have to write before it becomes ingrained into your being. At this point, I think/hope I have absorbed it into my core, but I’ve also been writing...
by Tracy | Aug 15, 2018 | For Writers & Illustrators, More Personally
My debut picture book, Chicken Wants a Nap, was published one year ago today! In celebration, I’m re-sharing this post that previously appeared on the BookEnds blog during Chicken’s original publication date below! I’ve talked about the book’s path to...
by Tracy | Mar 29, 2018 | For Writers & Illustrators, More Personally
I have that line from Throw Mama from the Train stuck in my head this morning – “A writer writes, always.” But it’s okay if you don’t write today. I’m sure I’m not the only writer that feels antsy if I go too long without...
by Tracy | Dec 22, 2017 | For Writers & Illustrators
One of the things I say most often to my clients as they’re revising is, “The book takes as long as the book takes.” What I’m looking for, as their agent, is a polished manuscript that’s been taken as far as they possibly can. It’s been revised, it’s been workshopped...
