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I think one of your last statements is something most people forget. To move forward on any kind of project you have to allow time to not only DO but also to THINK 👏

Yes, S.F. in July… as Mark Twain said, “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.” Who knew Post-Its were an art supply? Thanks for sharing your process 😊

Thanks!

It's a bit blurry, can't see it.

You are my people. Thank you for the video.

Hi, Thank you, this explanation is very extraordinary. But can you tell me how do I find an art director since I am a professional children's storybook illustrator

thank you

I'm going to come across like a "stick in the mud" here, but what about when one person is so far below the other members in terms of writing sophistication? i.e. their writing is perhaps at a high school level, while the rest of the group is at a level perhaps above uni level? and also, the group hesitates to give that person genuine feedback, and tells them their writing is fantastic???

I love this video 💗💗

I am glad you are enjoying taking classes at Storyteller Academy. Thanks to their great teaching methods and generous support, I have almost completed several manuscripts and I’m at the point where I tune them and send out queries to agents.

Greetings. My thanks to each of you. In the first three minutes, able to grasp, and interpret intent and purpose. Please review community comments from me. June2, 2023..All set for next action. Goal is to forward manuscript. Have it critiqued, and to receive illustrator and edited advisory, on a less than than ten page book ( presumably ) Thank You for your valued time. Appreciative of your willingness to aid and assist.

Greetings Amy Flynn. And other members of critique group. Hoping that there is a general community mailbox. I've set a goal to complete 1 book. Ready for review of critique. Ready to know who would be the illustrator of hugs. The profile picture of me and my husband, would be good. Meme in an embrace. Thank You. And i look forward to community advisory.

very good information.

Watching replay had to word Tuesday

These ideas are so rich. Thank you so much ❤️

I'll try to focus on schedule remembering your video, thanks. Not much into cats though.

Whether you self-publish or hire a publisher, you will pay for an illustrator unless you do the illustrations yourself. Illustrators don't come cheap. A publisher and illustrator can make a lot of money off you while you make zero.

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Great your, thank you!

Though I am Gen X, access to computers was limited for me until 2004. Many computer classes later- the terminology still gets me sometimes.

Thank you for sharing these tips! I illustrate childrens books but I am an aspiring author and working on writing (and illustrating, of course) my first book right now.

Most of our group members are sticks in the mud. We allow them to ask questions and discuss their feedback within their allotted time. It makes a positive difference for all of us. Many times, we don't understand what the author is trying to say, so the discussion helps the author figure out what isn't working and how they need to fix it, even if it's not what was suggested. If we don't understand what the author was trying to convey, or if the author doesn't understand the feedback, it's wasted time for everyone. Our members are devoted to the group because it's helped us win contests, get published, etc.

Just looking on the Query Tracker site now and considering going premium. I'm in the UK, does QT feature for UK agents and publishers or is it focused only/mainly on the USA. A second question is, how can I distinguish between good, well connected and organized, energetic and pro active agents and agencies/agents who just take on clients and send out your book to publishers but aren't that dynamic in fighting for you (I just assume there are the two types).

Good video

Great video! I needed to hear this. Thank you!

I usually extrapolate stories from music, and I’m only now realizing how that may help keep my mind muscles built thanks to you! I never thought things so simple could do that. Ps: if anyone wants a good jumping off point for doing something similar, I find the album Worlds by porter Robinson has a lot of different flavors!

Love your studio! Your video is super helpful & inspiring! Thank you for the valuable tips!

Thank you very much ... This is a valuable video 🤍

Thanks for taking time to show us around your special creative space Vanessa. It looks amazing! A creative's paradise. ;)

Thanks for sharing your work space!

That was so much fun, Cindy! You are a terrific actress (although you may argue that you weren't acting at all ~ You mean, you weren't acting?!!!) Anyway, I really enjoy this!

Super helpful! I like the goal jar idea and the tip to reacess regularly.

I was so excited to join your free workshop but I am unavailable to access this webinar??

#SAchallenge week!! Sooo excited for it.

I need To learn!!! Thanks

Thanks, Arree! This is great to know before starting to dummy my books. I will put this info to good use!

That was an interesting tip about the Epson printer (which I'm lucky to already have). Also, I just saw the definition of a spread to be two facing pages. If a spread has to be under 11" x 15", does that mean each page is that size? ~ Because if you have two facing pages of 8" x 10", you have 8" x 20", which is bigger than 11" x 15". Conversely, if you fold an 11" x 15" sheet of paper in half, you get 11" x 7-1/2" (smaller than 11" x 8"). I'd appreciate your clarification if you can. Thanks so much.

This is very helpful information. Thanks, Arree. Looking forward to this year at the academy! ~ Karen