Sunday, February 1, 2009

Bruce's Hale's Lessons Continued

  • Make readers squirm. Get gross. Use suspense (good example: The Lightning Thief).
  • Tell your readers the truth. Kids know when we're lying to them. We have to show them both the light and the dark in the world. Aknowlegde the truth without deeply dwelling on it, but give them hope.
  • Go the extra mile. Work harder. Write yet another draft. Submit after you're rejected over and over. Take chances in our writing. Stretch your writing muscles and try new things.
  • Write what you love. It matters. Writers are cultivating readers. That's why we write.
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    Thanks for your blog. Excellent info., well done.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    I'm guessing Bruce Hale will be on the scbwi Master Class Video list, coming soon too??!!!

    Great notes (as always) Alice !!!

    thanks
    topangamaria

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  3. Lee Wind, M.Ed.February 6, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    Hey, this was super - Bruce is always a great speaker, and it's nice to get your notes, with his tips (lessons!)
    Namaste,
    Lee

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