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One woman (wife, mother, writer, reader, runner, hiker, skier, cook, and so on…) who gave up a well-paying, flexible job in which she had built up substantial knowledge and goodwill in order to pursue a lifelong dream of writing for a living (no doubt making far less money).
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Julie Hedlund's Blog · 2d ago

Perfect Picture Book Friday: It’s My Birthday

Since yesterday WAS my birthday, I thought this would make a good choice for this week’s Perfect Picture Book Friday. Also, it is my dream to have Helen Oxenbury illustrate one of my books someday — call it my very own birthday wish! It’s My Birthday Written and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury Candlew
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Julie Hedlund's Blog · 2d ago

When Should You Attend a Writer’s Conference?

Fellow picture book author and 12 x 12 participant Jennifer Young asked me this question, and I gave her my answer.  But it’s on her blog, so head on over there!
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Julie Hedlund's Blog · 4d ago

Tuesday 12 x 12: Nicky Johnston

Today’s Tuesday 12 x 12 author is Nicky Johnston. I was so touched by her post because I myself was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder more than ten years ago. Even as an adult, it took me a while to learn how to manage it in order to live a happy and productive life. So [...]
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Julie Hedlund's Blog · 5d ago

Will You Marry My Manuscript?

One of the things I enjoyed best about the Highlights Foundation workshop was that the focus was on creating, taught by creators.  Sometimes focusing too much on submissions and publication can get in the way of allowing creativity to flow. However, on the evening of our last dinner, Boyds Mills Pre
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Julie Hedlund's Blog · 6d ago

Gratitude Sunday 82

This week’s post is mostly about the Highlights Foundation Poetry for All workshop I attended this week. I’m sure all book lovers can appreciate the thrill of meeting writers whom you’ve long loved and admired.  This week was no exception.  It started by riding from the airport to the property with
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Julie Hedlund's Blog · 1W ago

Random Acts of Kindness for Writers

Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi over at The Bookshelf Muse have decided to celebrate the release of their book, THE EMOTION THESAURUS, not by asking lots of people to buy the book but by giving back to other writers.  They declared this week, Celebrate Writers through Random Acts of Kindness. This
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Julie Hedlund's Blog · 1W ago

The Sound of Silence

When was the last time you sat in pure silence for any length of time? I didn’t realize how long it had been for me until I attended a Highlights Foundation Workshop this week in Honesdale, PA.  We had no cell phone service and the Internet was down for the first day. I had my [...]
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Julie Hedlund's Blog · 1W ago

Perfect Picture Book Friday: Bun Bun Button

Bun Bun Button Written and Illustrated by Patricia Polacco Putnam Juvenile, October, 2011 Suitable for: Ages 3+ Themes/Topics: Special Toys/Objects, Loss, Grandparents, Multigenerational Opening/Synopsis: From Publishers Weekly: After Gramma makes Paige a calico bunny that the girl christens Bun Bun
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Julie Hedlund's Blog · 1W ago

Tuesday 12 x 12: Heather Newman

As a person who can barely draw a stick figure, I am in awe of illustrators with Heather’s talent, and I’ve learned so much about the art of illustrating picture books from her blog.  I especially enjoy her Work in Progress Wednesdays, where she shows us the progression of her art from sketches to f
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Julie Hedlund's Blog · 2W ago

Gratitude Sunday 81

First of all, Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there.  I am ever grateful both for my two amazing children and my own wonderful mother. We celebrated a day early since I am flying to Honesdale, PA today for a Highlights Poetry workshop. Five full days to write and read in a cabin [...]
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