On Saturday the 21st I attended an East Bay Region SCBWI (The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) workshop presented by children's authors Susan Taylor Brown and Lynn E. Hazen.
Needless to say, two hours is not enough time to absorb all the technical information about social networks unless you are a digital native like Susan Taylor Brown. She will be giving a more in-depth on line social media class for authors, illustrators and book lovers. May 4th – May 7th Class is limited to 20 students. If you are wondering how does a person manage all of this and still find time to write, go here to find out more about this class and how to contact Susan.
Lynn Hazen and Susan Taylor Brown compiled a social media web map list with links to examples. You may download a free copy at this link. When you visit Lynn Hazen’s blog be sure to click on the Kidlitosphere link, a society of bloggers in children’s and young adult literature.
Susan Taylor Browns middle grade novel, Hugging the Rock, a 2007 Notable Children’s Book from the American Library Association. A poignant story in verse about a girl trying to cope when her mother leaves home.
Lynn E. Hazen’s latest release, Shifty is her first Young Adult novel. Lynn also writes picture books and early reader books.
For added inspiration, Lynn closed by reading this fantastic poem by Gotta Book Gregory Pinkus. I’m Pretty Well Connected – a Web 2.0 Poem
Write it down,
Carma
Hi Carma,
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to get better at Tweeting. I'm trying to stay on writing topics. I have a bunch of friends on Facebook, but I'm not crazy about all the layers there. I try to accept something from someone and have a terrible time getting back to where I started.
Theresa
Stress-FreeParent.blogspot.com
Hi Theresa,
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about Facebook. I'm not crazy about all the little gifts and stuff that are sent because I get lost. It seems to take you deeper into the whole thing.
Haven't tried twitter yet but i think I will give it a go this week.
I'm glad you got so much from the workshop. I agree, Lynn and Susan were brilliant! They're blogs are definately worth a visit too,
ReplyDeleteKeely
Carma, thanks so much for the shout-out!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your support.
Keely, thank you for stopping by. I look forward to seeing you at future events. I love Susan's and Lynn's blogs.
ReplyDeleteCarma
Susan, it is my pleasure. I enjoyed the presentation. I am considered computer friendly but don't ask me to explain. Just tell me to do it! :)
ReplyDeleteCarma
Hi Carma, yet another useful and informative article. I'll check out the links. I haven't got the hang of Twitter and like Theresa have decided to use Facebook only for writing related matters. It's a good networking site, but I agree you have to be careful not to get sidetracked.
ReplyDeleteHi Dorothy I am so happy for your success. I agree about getting side tracked. I am going to check out twitter though. Facebook is fun but it has too many distractions.
ReplyDeleteCar,a