Final Update: Learning Project: Imperfectly Perfect
When I chose to revisit my children’s story, David’s Imperfectly Perfect Creations, for my learning project, I had no idea how far I’d go – or how deeply I’d fall back in love with writing. Unlike other goals that hinge on tangible success, this project was more about the journey than the destination, although my publishing…
Learning Project Update 10: Take 2: Reclaiming My Voice
For context, last week I explored some new-to-me AI platforms to showcase my query letter to potential publishers. Things… did not go well. Bogged down by paywall after paywall, I finally settled on Lumen5 to create a query letter tutorial video. The platform contains a user-friendly interface and impressive creative features; however, its hyperactive AI…
Learning Project Update 9: Paywall Fatigue and AI Doldrums
While working on my learning project last week, I fell down the AI content creation rabbit hole. Crafting my query letter to publishers, I thought I had clawed my way back out. I was wrong. But I’m getting ahead of myself… as usual. My Week: Trying to (Digitally) Reinvent the Wheel After two and a…
Learning Project Update 8: Down the Rabbit Hole of AI Powered Content Creation & Publishing
Whew, what a whirlwind week! My brain has been all over the place and back again. To focus myself (for a second), my first goal was to complete my manuscript with feedback from my in-person and online community. Done! Second goal: Research Canadian publishers that fit my story. Also done quickly, giving me too much…
Learning Project Update 7: Scaffolding a Traditional Publishing Path
To recap, I focused on self-publishing options in my last post. Learning more about choices like Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and IngramSpark was eye-opening; I had never seriously considered this route before, but I am now. And, to reiterate my original plan… well, I didn’t really have a plan past this point! I’ve said it before…
Learning Project Update 6: Publishing Options & Serendipity
If you’ve been following along on my learning journey, you may recall that this (publishing time!) is usually when I come to a thundering halt in progress! BOOM! BAM! For reference, I have recapped my original plan below: WEEKS 9-10: Great Big, Scary Dive into the Publishing Process Focus: Publishing options….the part of this tale…
Learning Project Update 5: Community, Feedback, & Revisions
First off, I don’t know if anyone else got the license number of the flu that hit my school and home this last week, but…wow! Now then As a recap, here are some of my original plans for this week: WEEKS 7-8: Research and Build Writing Community Focus: Expand research and find/engage with a writing…
Learning Project: Update 4: Searching for Community
As a recap, below are the goals I set for myself for weeks 5-6 in my original learning project blog: WEEKS 5-6: Character Development and Story Refinement Focus: Improve characterization and storyline Tasks and Resources: Wattpad (Writing Community): Explore online children’s stories for further inspiration and – gulp – share some writing to receive peer feedback. Goodreads…
Learning Project: Update 3: Fresh Eyes, New Edits
As a quick recap, here is the schedule I set for myself in my original learning project post… WEEKS 3-4: Develop Writing Skills and Structure Focus: Storytelling techniques, structure, and drafting format Tasks and Resources: Write! ProWritingAid: The Storyteller’s Toolkit (Editing Tool): Online writing assistant site (initially free) that helps with grammar, readability, and finding…
Learning Project: Update 2: Children’s Writing Foundations 101
Reflection: Returning to that Ol’ Written Word Magic As I’ve been deep-diving into my learning project – writing and maybe (gulp!) publishing a children’s storybook – I’ve felt that old magic return. There’s just something about children’s stories, the simple yet beautiful turns of phrase; the vivid illustrations tapping into boundless imagination. Growing up as…