Intriguing post over at 100 Scope Notes today.
Be sure to read the comments, too. There were 36 at my last count!
Truly, it's not only about PAGE COUNT as far as heft (or lack thereof) goes.
My first novel was 196 pages, not counting the Author Note, etc. But the new book might be a tad longer--not much!-- AND the font's smaller. So there's that.
But Travis Jonker has a point over there on his blog. I love shorter middle-grade novels. 192 works for me!
Click right here and check it out:
http://100scopenotes.com/2014/07/15/all-middle-grade-should-be-192-pages-no-exceptions/
Plus, it's a fun topic to think about. And he's a funny guy.
"What if a story is longer, you say? Either it gets edited down, or slap a #1 on the spine because that sucker’s becoming a series. Shorter? Beef that puppy up."
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Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Monday, February 20, 2012
Bookmarks Forever
Today I'm inspired by this fun post about the gross, unhelpful, weird things people/ kids use for bookmarks.
THE BATTLE OF THE BAD BOOKMARKS.
Check it out. Go on, click over there and vote. While you're there, note the book whose place is being held with a crumpled dollar bill.
I love (real) bookmarks.
I especially love the ones my talented friend Eileen created for GLORY BE.
The front.
And the back. Ah, the mimosa blossom. Pretty, no?
Bookmarks from friends' new books inspired me. Thanks Kimberley, Caroline and Tess!
But occasionally I resort to stickie notes. Okay. Maybe too often. I wonder if the stickie stuff harms the pages.
Probably not as much as a used tissue, right?
THE BATTLE OF THE BAD BOOKMARKS.
Check it out. Go on, click over there and vote. While you're there, note the book whose place is being held with a crumpled dollar bill.
I love (real) bookmarks.
I especially love the ones my talented friend Eileen created for GLORY BE.
The front.
And the back. Ah, the mimosa blossom. Pretty, no?
Bookmarks from friends' new books inspired me. Thanks Kimberley, Caroline and Tess!
But occasionally I resort to stickie notes. Okay. Maybe too often. I wonder if the stickie stuff harms the pages.
Probably not as much as a used tissue, right?
Related Posts: Book Spines for Poetry Month
Saturday, April 10, 2010
April is Poetry Month!
Oh, my. What fun! Poems out of book spines. Almost makes me wish I were still a school librarian.
Remember those Poetry Magnets? Creating poems out of your book collection is just as much fun. Check out this blogpost and make a few of your own. Feel free to send/post your pictures in my comments or email.
And for all you teachers and librarians reading this- Make it a fun project and click here to post your kids' / library Poetry Spines to the 100 Scope Notes blog.
Or do one yourself. Here's my first effort. (I see myself rearranging all my bookshelves if I'm not careful...) And you thought you weren't poets? Hah. Wait till you get started.
Have fun- it's National Poetry Month!
Remember those Poetry Magnets? Creating poems out of your book collection is just as much fun. Check out this blogpost and make a few of your own. Feel free to send/post your pictures in my comments or email.
And for all you teachers and librarians reading this- Make it a fun project and click here to post your kids' / library Poetry Spines to the 100 Scope Notes blog.
Or do one yourself. Here's my first effort. (I see myself rearranging all my bookshelves if I'm not careful...) And you thought you weren't poets? Hah. Wait till you get started.
Have fun- it's National Poetry Month!
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