dean13 sent along this link from NPR on wee fairy doors popping up in Ann Arbor, MI. I want one! Although I’m inclined to think there’s already one under Hobkin’s hutch . . .
[Edit: dean13 found the artist’s website: urban-fairies.com (*squee!*)]
Writing Stuff
New Words/Editing:
– 1000 on the middle-grade novel –> Picture book effort. Only halfway into the story and my word count limit’s just about up. Urp. Must cut and tighten. Daunted has become intimidated.
Received:
– Payment for my “When the Guidelines Say for Children 7 to 12” article. The editor said it’ll probably be published in June.
– Acceptance and contract for my “10 Myths About Writing for Kids” article from Writing-World.com.
And now I’m thinking I need to start seriously considering doing lots more nonfiction. Dwelling on trying my hand at writing nonfiction for kids. I think I’d be decent at it. And this whole query/pitch->green light->pay thing, where I know I’ll get paid before I write something, there’s definite appeal there.
500/day
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*giggle*
Those Fairy Doors are fantastic. I love the idea. I may have to construct one somewhere.
How wonderful. Totally turned my mood around this afternoon. Thank you.
Aren’t they wonderful? I was feeling a bit down myself until I saw the article. If I had the teeniest bit of prowess with DIY building, I’d want to make one for our house–and even though I don’t, the thought still flitted through my mind.
I love whimsy.
I too, love Whimsy. The fairie doors are whimsical yet not kitschy. I have an incredible urge to try and make one.
http://community.livejournal.com/craftgrrl/8477879.html
I’m a member of this community and keep seeing this girl’s adorable little figures. The first person I thought of was you. Wonder if she can do a skunk? She’s selling them a A-Con. Anyway, you said you love whimsy…The alien holding the Teddy Bear is one of my favorite. And all are tiny tiny. 🙂 Hope you enjoy looking at them.
That’s so cool! I had read a story a while back about one that was in a tree in a park, and people were leaving notes for the fairies, and the person who put it there was answering them. I don’t remember if it was Ann Arbor, so I’m not sure if this is the same fella or not. Still, very nifty! And even cooler, I think, if it’s more than one person. 🙂
The world needs more fairy doors! *nods*
*whines* But, I want a fairy door, now!
Me too!
Looks like you’re doing well with the nonfic, and it is money so keep at it! 🙂
Yepper! Just gotta figure out how to keep the work coming in.
I want a fairy door too! Wah!
Y’know, I’m thinking this guy could make a killing if he ever went into business making fairy doors. If I had disposable income I’d totally buy one.
It sounds like non-fic could be your base income while you wait for the novels to hit big :). the query/pitch process has intimidated me. are there any particular guides which you used?
“the query/pitch process has intimidated me. are there any particular guides which you used?“
Err, I probably should research what the proper method is myself. I suspect my pitch to Writing-world.com was heavy on the newbie amateur side, and it’s a testament to Moira that she didn’t dismiss me out of hand.
I dropped her an email with my credentials and asked her if she’d be interested in seeing a “How to Write for Kids” article. She kindly pointed out that a more focused pitch would help her decide whether or not she could use one from me. So feeling a bit abashed, I studied her site to see what she already had, and then came up with a couple specific ideas to pitch, and then emailed them to her.
I suspect there’s a standardized way to do this that I totally faux pased my way past.
That was fast!
Mazel tov again!
🙂
Thanks! It was, wasn’t it? Yay!
So have you written a story about the fairy door under Hobkin’s hutch yet? 🙂
Hee! As soon as I saw those fairy doors, ideas for stories started sprouting like toadstools. But no, I don’t have one yet. Although my fey fuzzbeast has inspired several fairy stories in the past . . .
I have to tell you that Hobkin has a doggie-twin here in Washington. Our Keenya is a red-colored Husky with the same white stripes and cute little face as your baby. 🙂
But where are the pictures? *clamor clamor clamor*
This picture is WAY old (as in over a year… the kidlet is considerably bigger now, mobile and full of sass…) but the dog is the same. 🙂
http://dallandrah.homestead.com/files/Laughing_copy.jpg
Awww, cute! Have you read any of Holly Black’s work? I just read Tithe last week and was blown away. Good urban fairytale stuff!
Yes! I loved Tithe and I can’t wait to read Valiant.
Hee hee! As one becomes aware to look for them, they will appear?
That does seem to be how it’s working in Ann Arbor! Now if only the phenomenon will spread . . .
Nonfiction writing is great. Keep it up!
That’s the plan!
Now I’m off to Writing-World.com to see if perchance she might need some info for erotica writers, since frankly I could use a few bucks.
Sounds like you’re turning into Asimov 🙂 Not a bad thing really, except for the hair!