ARRGH!

[kellyrfineman]

I finished a draft of a new picture book at the end of 2011, and I've embarked on revisions in the new year.

Let me say this about that: It's tricky.

Which reminds me that I will be on faculty at the NESCBWI Conference this April, with a presentation entitled "It's Tricky to Rock a Rhyme: Real Tips You Can Use". And yes, I totally swiped those

Comments

[lorrainemt]

Sounds like a good year end and a promising start to the new year on the writing front. Go Kelly! (And I'm looking forward to hearing more about it.)

[kellyrfineman]

Thanks, Lorraine!

[d_michiko_f]

Boy I sure miss attending NESCBWI conferences! Wish I could be there! Go you!

[kellyrfineman]

I wish you could be there, too. (Can't you sign up and come?)

[tamarak]

Good swiping, Kelly.

[kellyrfineman]

Danke. Meanwhile, even having never watched Dora, I'm pretty sure you're supposed to say "Swiper, no swiping!"

[reneesweet]

Hi Kelly! (missed ya!) I am so, so curious about the writing process for picture books. I have this horrifyingly oversimplified idea of it in my mind (which I know is just wrong) and I would love to learn more about the process. Maybe you'd consider doing a post or two about it at some point in the future?

[kellyrfineman]

I would be happy to do that - will give it some thought as to how best to proceed. You can find lots of interesting stuff over at Tara Lazar's blog.