Comments for http://catherineosornio.com Writing Tips and Techniques by Catherine L. Osornio, Author Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:51:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Contact by Catherine L. Osornio http://catherineosornio.com/contact/#comment-352 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:51:52 +0000 http://catherinelosornio.wordpress.com/contact/#comment-352 Thanks, Wendy! I was encouraged greatly by the members of my critique group, especially Nancy I. Sanders. She also wrote an excellent resource for writers called, “Yes! You Can…Build a Successful Writing Career.” It was her mentoring that really stretched me as a writer. Blessings to you!

]]> Comment on Contact by Wendy Greenley http://catherineosornio.com/contact/#comment-351 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:04:35 +0000 http://catherinelosornio.wordpress.com/contact/#comment-351 Your article in the SCBWI bulletin was the most-level headed approach to picture book writing I’ve ever come across! Write from the heart is great advice, and you hear it everywhere, but sometimes it just isn’t practical. Your article is practical and I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your experience and advice. I belong to two great critique groups and we’ll be sure to discuss your article at our next meetings. Congratulations on your success! Now back to PiBoIdMo to try to combine the creative and the practical….

]]> Comment on Contact by Catherine L. Osornio http://catherineosornio.com/contact/#comment-350 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:08:46 +0000 http://catherinelosornio.wordpress.com/contact/#comment-350 Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad my article has given you hope. My next best advice is to not give up. If you truly believe writing is your gift, keep pursuing means to improve your skills. Join a writers’ group to receive positive criticism of your work. Feedback is a must to help hone your craft. Also, branch out a bit to gain experience. I started writing inspirational articles for my Church’s women’s ministry newsletter. That led to other avenues, which eventually led to meeting wonderful writing mentors who encouraged me along the way. Writing is a series of steps, not leaps. Start small. Work hard. You will be surprised at all you’ll be able to accomplish if you’re persistent! Best to you!

]]> Comment on Contact by Laurie Taddonio http://catherineosornio.com/contact/#comment-349 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:34:03 +0000 http://catherinelosornio.wordpress.com/contact/#comment-349 I just read your article in the SCBWI bulletin and I wanted to say thanks. I found it really informative. I have written various picture books over the years, but have never quite hit the mark in finding them a home. You’ve actually given me hope. I might even take out the notes I made in the spring for an alphabet book (which I’ve never attempted before) and give it a try. I had decided it was a fruitless endeavor, but your research ideas have given me some encouragement. If you have any other tips or suggestions that didn’t make it into your article, I would love to hear them.

Thanks so much,

Laurie Taddonio

]]> Comment on Finding Time to Write by Catherine L. Osornio http://catherineosornio.com/2008/03/25/finding-time-to-write/#comment-334 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:33:06 +0000 http://catherinelosornio.wordpress.com/?p=55#comment-334 It’s amazing what can be done when we ask the Lord for time. I still scratch my head with what I accomplished in my homeschool and young children days. God is so good!

]]> Comment on Finding Time to Write by michellelaverne http://catherineosornio.com/2008/03/25/finding-time-to-write/#comment-333 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:25:04 +0000 http://catherinelosornio.wordpress.com/?p=55#comment-333 Hi Catherine,

Thank you for the reminder that I can homeschool the kids and still squeeze some time in to write. I am learning to take advantage of the wee hours or late nights when they are sleeping. Also, to use the time they are playing with the neighborhood friends to write as well. Thanks for the encourgement.

]]> Comment on Working Around Summer Deadlines by Catherine L. Osornio http://catherineosornio.com/2010/08/03/working-around-summer-deadlines/#comment-306 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:21:51 +0000 http://catherineosornio.com/?p=478#comment-306 Gloria, I don’t use a formal outline (unless I’m working on a proposal) — it’s more like a skeleton sketch of a few notes giving me an idea where I want to head. It’s not much, but it helps me focus on what I need to do.

]]> Comment on Working Around Summer Deadlines by Gloria M.Stockstill http://catherineosornio.com/2010/08/03/working-around-summer-deadlines/#comment-305 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:15:45 +0000 http://catherineosornio.com/?p=478#comment-305 Catherine, I have called this “the summer of grandkids.” I’ve had them more than ever before. Like you, I am trying to juggle writing for my church, four stories for Dr. White, and my blogs. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed!!

One thing about me that is NOT like you. I don’t have my outline so speedily. It surely would be easier that way. Do you think you can teach a class on how you do that? :D

Gloria

]]> Comment on Fan Mail by Gloria McQueen Stockstill http://catherineosornio.com/2010/06/22/fan-mail/#comment-288 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:20:59 +0000 http://catherineosornio.com/?p=458#comment-288 Catherine, how wonderful to have those special letters from the children!

Gloria

]]> Comment on Speed Writing by Gloria McQueen Stockstill http://catherineosornio.com/2010/06/15/speed-writing/#comment-287 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:18:14 +0000 http://catherineosornio.com/?p=456#comment-287 Catherine, I do love those times when words flow freely. But, at other times I seem to have to dig them out of my brain with a shovel. And the “dirt” is very hard, at that!!

Gloria

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