tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7498262373973875170.post8818979567398684059..comments2024-01-03T01:54:44.319-05:00Comments on Ellie McDoodle: March is Reading Month 2009Ruth McNally Barshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10308176951931302853noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7498262373973875170.post-17529421430541743302009-05-29T12:40:30.118-04:002009-05-29T12:40:30.118-04:00Congratulations on coming through such a hectic mo...Congratulations on coming through such a hectic months unscathed! ;-) And so many book signings! You should have just made buttons and handed them out...save the wear and tear on the valuable doodling tool (i.e. your hand). But, of course, I'm a button maker, so you'd expect me to say that.<br /><br />Anyway, I am a reader of the site but commenting for the first time. And it is possible that my question is answered on other posts, but I am wondering what workshops you suggest for aspiring writers with little to no experience on the tactical and business side of creating children's books. It has always seemed like such a fun and exciting field to get into; and while I do not by any means think that I could ever aspire to your heights, I sure would like to give it a try. If nothing else, I'd have something to give as gifts to my own kids!<br /><br />If you, or even any of your readers, could point me to posts you've done about good writing workshops, or even external sources, I'd be greatly appreciative.<br /><br />Thanks...and best of luck moving forward!Button Makerhttp://www.americanbuttonmachines.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7498262373973875170.post-43147946766059180012009-04-03T19:26:00.000-04:002009-04-03T19:26:00.000-04:00Ruth, what a wonderful post. Such a busy, excitin...Ruth, what a wonderful post. Such a busy, exciting month you've had, and you bring your honest, earnest joy to all of it. You absolutely inspire me with your hard work and creativity. And just think of the thousands of young lives you've touched this month.Debbie Diesenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16495170364895668136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7498262373973875170.post-21160569551072914802009-03-31T05:55:00.000-04:002009-03-31T05:55:00.000-04:00Whew! Hearing about all this stuff singly, Ruth, ...Whew! Hearing about all this stuff singly, Ruth, is a whole different experience than seeing each listed here. What an amazing woman you are! You've no doubt inspired MANY people this month on both the personal and reading level. I'm so glad all those kids had the opportunity to meet you. Good luck with revisions.<BR/>AmyAmy Huntleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02156565759887376683noreply@blogger.com