Et Cetera
This is a page with non-craft-oriented talks, reading lists, and other “et cetera” thoughts. Such as:
- A lay sermon I wrote for my church, Park Slope United Methodist, on the parallels between the work of writing and the work of faith.
- A personal talk delivered at the University of Central Missouri’s 2010 Children’s Literature Festival, about my life as a reader, and my grandfather, who founded the Festival
- Another personal talk delivered at my alma mater, Carleton College, about being yourself, post-graduation depression, and finding your life path, with a little Harry Potter thrown in:Â “The Wand Chooses the Wizard”
- Useful quotations about writing, revision, and submissions
- Recommended Reading: Middle-Grade and YA Novels to Know
- Recommended Reading: Picture Books
- Recommended Reading: Books about Writing and Publishing
- Several Habits of Highly Effective Writing Conferences:Â First Pages and Critiques
If you’re interested in writing tips, you might also check out the “Writing” tag on my blog.