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Summer Inspiration

© Sue Reichard

As the dog days of summer approach do not neglect the proper care and feeding of yourself as a writer. Whether you write for children or young adults, it can be an emotionally draining profession. Writing can often times seem like a very lonely profession. Writers usually write in isolation, (unless, of course you are a mom!!) often ideas cannot be shared while in process and only writers can experience the pain of rejection. One terrific and fun way to have daily "morsels" of writing motivation and advice is to subscribe the growing numbers of email newsletters. They are often a ray of sunshine in a busy and hectic day.

Some newsletters deal specifically with children's literature and writing, others offer general writing advice, sometimes humor and others offer a way to just keep current with the profession of writing and publishing. There are many more besides the few I have listed below. Many times newsletters will contain a link to another newsletter. So,take a few minutes to check them out and perhaps one will strike your fancy and offer what you need as a writer.

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Newsletter- free, monthly newsletter chock full of book reviews, interviews with children's authors, in depth topic articles and all the latest on the web. http://www.carolhurst.com

Cynthia Smith Leitich Children's Literature Resources- this newsletter focuses on multicultural aspects of children's literature and the child lit community. It offers articles on writing and many resources for children's writers. http://cynthialeitichsmith.com/news.htm

Publisher's Weekly-this newsletter informs of new publications, markets for books, and many other publishing information. A great newsletter. http://publishersweekly.reviewsnews.com/

Book Idea Magazine-this newsletter contains creative writing exercises and includes an online journal for those who write 250 words a day. http://www.bookidea.com

Inscriptions Magazine- this is a wonderful weekly resource that includes writers markets, craft advice, interviews and many other resources. Highly recommended. http://www.inscriptionsmagazine.com

The Write Charm- a weekly newsletter including information for readers and writers and creative people in general. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thewritech...

The Art of Writing-includes exercises for writing, craft advice and instructions to receive a writing buddy. http://www.webcom.com/wordings/artofwrit...

Write On Newsletter-creative writing exercises, market reports, writer's guidelines, chat. (this is a $20 for a year fee)well worth it. http://www.commandline.ab.ca/writeon/wri...

Robyn's Writing Central-writing tips, humor pieces, personal experiences and insights into the craft of writing. http://www.asteroid.net/writing/writing....

A Writer's Motivation-excellent motivational newsletter, helps keep writer's on track, organized and professional subscribe by email to: awritersmotivation@yahoogroups.com

A Word A Day-a wonderful daily message that includes new vocabulary word and definition. A wonderful resource. http://www.web2.iadfw.net/scutchen/

Writer's Digest-craft articles and advice, markets, interviews and insights into writing craft.

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