Do you struggle to finish projects amid a flood of shiny new ideas? Do those ideas all vanish when you’re faced with a blank page or asked: “What else are you working on?” Do you ever wonder whether you’re stuck on this particular story, or burned out on this whole writing and illustrating thing? Learn how to: o Balance getting stuff done with your own personal storytelling R&D. o Separate exploring an idea from market concerns o Find time to learn and grow your craft while still meeting your deadlines.
Presenter:
Kelly Jones
Presenter Bio:
Once upon a time, Kelly Jones was a librarian and a bookseller. Now, she writes novels for young people and takes care of a few hilarious chickens. She’s the author of Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer; Are You Ready to Hatch an Unusual Chicken?; Murder, Magic, and What We Wore; Sauerkraut; and Happily for Now. She’s also one of the Washington state leaders for Authors Against Book Bans. You can find her online at her website.