Listen to this interview on Michael Hyatt’s blog Tuesday, March 15.
More about the great new book, The Curse of Captain LaFoote
Link here to see the buzz: http://www.mycarolinatoday.com/2011/03/the-curse-of-captain-lafoote/
Here’s a quick read courtesy of Filbert Publishing.
~~ 4 Reasons to Market with Postcards ~~
You’re a freelance writer. Why on EARTH would you use post cards to promote your writing?
1.Your potential readers are not psychic. If they don’t know you exist, if they don’t know you’ve written a book or if they don’t know you can write for their business, they won’t contact you.
2.Postcards are inexpensive to mail.
3.You can target the people who are your audience and send your message only to them.
4.Postcards are easy to write! It doesn’t take much time, you can flex your creativity muscles as much as you’d like. Plain and simple, complex and graphics filled… it’s up to you. Just make sure your message shines.
Most important? Market on a consistent basis because consistent marketing = consistent assignments.
This article is courtesy of Filbert Publishing. Make your writing sparkle, write killer queries, get published. Subscribe to Writing Etc., the free e-mag for freelancers and receive the e-book “Power Queries.” http://filbertpublishing.com
Thanks to Beth Erickson of Filbert Publishing for the expert advice! DaVinci’s Classroom
Writers, come to a great conference! “The Write2Ignite! for Christian Writers of Children’s Literature is a gathering of writers, storytellers, illustrators, communicators, editors and publishers working together to create literature that points children to the heart of Christ.”
March 16-17, 2012 Greenville, SC (Tigerville)
$90 adults, $45 students (teens)
www.write2ignite.wordpress.com
I’ll be there and I hope to see you! DaVinci’s Classroom Be sure to comment or email me: terri@devokids.com
Writing Announcement: Teachers, Writers, Mothers, Women
As Red Writing Hood strolled through the woods, she came across a wonderful opportunity. Eddie Jones, writing coach, teaches you to write scenes, plot, develop characters, and improve dialogue.
If you’re a teacher, this class will improve your teaching skills.
Here’s an excellent opportunity http://www.writerscoach.us/
Red Writing Hood knows all about scary dialogue, scene development, and a mysterious plot–just ask the big, bad wolf.
(PS: Grandma, I won’t be visiting during Writer’s Coach class time.
Top Ten List of Things You Would Not Want to Do Alone
1. Change a tire on an 18 wheeler. Change all the tires on an 18 wheeler. Without a tire jack. On the side of a six-lane interstate.
2. Encounter a grizzly bear.
3. Breathe.
4. Pull the hair out of the mole in the middle of my back. (This is fiction and you will never know the rest of the story….. Repeat with a deep Transylvanian accent.)
5. Watch my child suffer a terminal disease.
6. Hike the Himalayas.
7. Have open heart surgery.
8. Navigate Mars in a doon buggy.
9. Waltz.
10. Write a book.
And…accept an award from the president of the United States for the Top 10 List.
(I’m expecting an agent and contract for this work!) Amen and Amen!
Your sleepy friend,
DaVinci’s Classroom Teacher
The Red Siren
By M.L. Tyndall
An informal, unsolicited Book Review by a school teacher in quiz format. Enjoy.
YES
2. Will the book cause sleep loss?
YES
Absolutely, I read well past bedtime flipping pages until I surrendered to sleep.
3. Would you recommend this book?
YES
I do. I recommend the book to women of all ages except under age girls. The romance is tasteful, but full of fire.
4. Do you have a comment?
YES, certainly. The dictionary definition for siren:
1. Greek Mythology One of a group of sea nymphs who by their sweet singing lured mariners to destruction on the rocks surrounding their island.
2. A woman regarded as seductive and beautiful.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Source: www.dictionary.com
Did Marylu Tyndall weave the story of a beautiful, enticing, sassy sea-maiden into a captivating pirate-love story? You bet! If you are on spring break this week, run and pick up a copy. Wal-Mart stocks this book. If you’re working, treat yourself this weekend to the charming Captain Waite and The Red Siren.
Tyndall’s site: www.mltyndall.com
Tyndall’s blog: www.crossandcutlass.blogspot.com
I won this copy from MLT. Thank-you! Aye, I shall read all your books now.
Hi! Here’s another morning poem to recite aloud with your class. Jack Prelutsky’s written lesson plans for you, so I”ve included links.
By Jack Prelutsky
I am freezing.
I am freezing.
I am absolutely cold.
I am shivering and shaking like a pudding in a mold.
I’ve got glaciers in my stomach.
I’ve got sleet inside my bones.
I am colder than the contents of a million ice cream cones.
http://www.jackprelutsky.com/flash/pdf_docs/HowToWriteAFunnyPoem.pdf
http://www.jackprelutsky.com/flash/pdf_docs/PoetryActivities.pdf
http://www.jackprelutsky.com/flash/pdf_docs/TipsReadingYoung.pdf
Jack Prelutsky, America’s First Children’s Poet Laureate 
Poor Solomon Grundy
Washed the left side of his head on Monday
Washed the left side of his neck on Tuesday,
Washed the left arm on Wednesday,
Washed the left hand on Thursday,
Washed the left side on Friday,
Washed the left leg on Saturday,
Washed the left foot on Sunday.
Poor Solomon Grundy,
He’s still half dirty!
