All Things Middle Grade
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Me neither.
Just for fun, I made one of those Xtranormal videos like the one that was floating around here a few weeks ago. This is for writers who try to write with children at home: http://deegarretson.wordpress.com/a-writers-day-video/
So funny! "Can you put a cute vampire in it." I also loved the ghost pilgrim idea.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks all. I love the Xtranormal site. Somehow the deadpan voices make everything seem funnier.
Just watched it and got a huge laugh...then went to eat a leftover cupcake from my kid's b-day party
I never thought I'd find myself here, but it looks like I'll be delving into an MG. My experience so far has been in writing non-fiction and online content. I started out trying to write an adult fiction based upon my own childhood, but it's proving to be a little too personal at the moment.
The book I am plotting and outlining now is dedicated to my niece and is a historical adventure. I was planning to post the plot and ask for some ideas on it; I'm wondering if I should do that here or in the sandbox?
The book I am plotting and outlining now is dedicated to my niece and is a historical adventure. I was planning to post the plot and ask for some ideas on it; I'm wondering if I should do that here or in the sandbox?
Amarie,
Have you been spying on me!!! That kid even looks like my daughter. I swear, if she comes in tomorrow and asks for a pilgrim costume and cupcakes, well, I just might have to jump out the window. Damn, drops not far enough!
Have you been spying on me!!! That kid even looks like my daughter. I swear, if she comes in tomorrow and asks for a pilgrim costume and cupcakes, well, I just might have to jump out the window. Damn, drops not far enough!
I don't know how many kids' folks cruise the sandbox. Why don't you start a thread in Share Your Work?
I am going to put up some material on SYW today. I am currently obsessing over my query in QLH, and I figure, I might as well get it over with all at once.
I am still combing my manuscript for typos, revising and polishing, etc, so I won't be ready to query for a few weeks, at least. Meanwhile my first chapter remains my hardest bit to iron out, so I would love some helpful feedback from you MGers.
Amarie - Here's a new script for your cartoon. Not as funny, but a consolidated version of how my Monday went:
Mommy: Morning chores are over and lunch is finished. I can finally get some writing done while Toddler takes a nap.
Toddler: Mommy, I not tired!
**one hour, five stories and three lullabies later**
Mommy: Time to get to work!
**Works for fifteen minutes before phone rings**
Mommy: Oh, it's my dad. Better answer. Hi Dad!
Dad: Hi! Talk, talk, talk. Talk, talk, talk. Talk, talk, talk. How's your book going?
Mommy: I'm working on it right now.
Dad: Oh, that's nice. (Doesn't take hint) Talk, talk, talk. Talk, talk, talk.
Mommy: Umhmm. Umhmm. Well, gotta go. Talk to you later.
**Looks at clock**
Mommy: Shoot, time to wake up Toddler and pick kids up from school. They have dentists appointments.
**One and a half hours later arrives back home**
Mommy: Maybe now I can write.
Tween & Toddler: Mommy, we're hungry.
**Mommy heads to kitchen**
Mommy: Snacks for everyone.
**Mommy heads to computer**
Tween: Mom, I need help with my math homework.
**With a long sigh, Mommy joins him at the table**
**Half and hour later, sullen Tween has finished homework while Mom fights Toddler to leave math book alone. She's now missing large chunks of hair**
Mommy: Dare I even approach my computer?
**Daddy walks through door to loud cries of "Daddy!" from Toddler**
Daddy: Honey, I'm home. What's for dinner?
**Mommy, head hanging, shoulders slumped, heads back to kitchen**
**Two hours later, everyone is fed, kitchen is cleaned, Toddler and Daddy are playing**
Teen Daughter: Mom, I need to print my English homework due tomorrow.
Mommy: Oh, sorry honey. The printer is out of ink. (Feelings of guilt creep in because she forgot to buy some while shopping over the weekend)
Teen Daughter: Oh, fine! (Rolls eyes) I'll try to do it at school tomorrow. I also need to make a poster with faux barbed wire and burned paper. Here's a list of craft supplies I need. It's due tomorrow.
**Mommy tells Teen where to find supplies in basement, thankful they are all on hand, then helps Teen make faux barbed wire**
Mommy: Finally, Tween is reading, Teen is texting, Toddler and Daddy are starting bedtime ritual. Now I can write.
**Half an hour later**
Teen Daughter: Mom, I'm bored. Can I watch TV?
Mommy: But I'm trying to write. Oh, all right, I guess. (Sighs). The Bachelor? Are you serious?!
**Mommy tries to ignore brainless programming but is sucked in regardless. As every second passes, she becomes more disgusted with humanity and knows the end must be near**
Mommy: All right, I give up. I'll just check out AW instead. What?! Websites down?! Grrrrrrrrrr!
**Mommy stews for fifteen minutes, then TV program changes**
Mommy: Oh, thank goodness - Castle. At least I can watch a show about someone who writes!
Mommy: Morning chores are over and lunch is finished. I can finally get some writing done while Toddler takes a nap.
Toddler: Mommy, I not tired!
**one hour, five stories and three lullabies later**
Mommy: Time to get to work!
**Works for fifteen minutes before phone rings**
Mommy: Oh, it's my dad. Better answer. Hi Dad!
Dad: Hi! Talk, talk, talk. Talk, talk, talk. Talk, talk, talk. How's your book going?
Mommy: I'm working on it right now.
Dad: Oh, that's nice. (Doesn't take hint) Talk, talk, talk. Talk, talk, talk.
Mommy: Umhmm. Umhmm. Well, gotta go. Talk to you later.
**Looks at clock**
Mommy: Shoot, time to wake up Toddler and pick kids up from school. They have dentists appointments.
**One and a half hours later arrives back home**
Mommy: Maybe now I can write.
Tween & Toddler: Mommy, we're hungry.
**Mommy heads to kitchen**
Mommy: Snacks for everyone.
**Mommy heads to computer**
Tween: Mom, I need help with my math homework.
**With a long sigh, Mommy joins him at the table**
**Half and hour later, sullen Tween has finished homework while Mom fights Toddler to leave math book alone. She's now missing large chunks of hair**
Mommy: Dare I even approach my computer?
**Daddy walks through door to loud cries of "Daddy!" from Toddler**
Daddy: Honey, I'm home. What's for dinner?
**Mommy, head hanging, shoulders slumped, heads back to kitchen**
**Two hours later, everyone is fed, kitchen is cleaned, Toddler and Daddy are playing**
Teen Daughter: Mom, I need to print my English homework due tomorrow.
Mommy: Oh, sorry honey. The printer is out of ink. (Feelings of guilt creep in because she forgot to buy some while shopping over the weekend)
Teen Daughter: Oh, fine! (Rolls eyes) I'll try to do it at school tomorrow. I also need to make a poster with faux barbed wire and burned paper. Here's a list of craft supplies I need. It's due tomorrow.
**Mommy tells Teen where to find supplies in basement, thankful they are all on hand, then helps Teen make faux barbed wire**
Mommy: Finally, Tween is reading, Teen is texting, Toddler and Daddy are starting bedtime ritual. Now I can write.
**Half an hour later**
Teen Daughter: Mom, I'm bored. Can I watch TV?
Mommy: But I'm trying to write. Oh, all right, I guess. (Sighs). The Bachelor? Are you serious?!
**Mommy tries to ignore brainless programming but is sucked in regardless. As every second passes, she becomes more disgusted with humanity and knows the end must be near**
Mommy: All right, I give up. I'll just check out AW instead. What?! Websites down?! Grrrrrrrrrr!
**Mommy stews for fifteen minutes, then TV program changes**
Mommy: Oh, thank goodness - Castle. At least I can watch a show about someone who writes!
Too funny, jtrlch13!!! Though I'm very impressed you had the proper art supplies. loved the faux barbed wire!
I edited out the part where my Teen Daughter cries from the table "Ahhhh! My fingers falling off. Get me a band aid quick!" Keep in mind I was in the bathroom, had to hurry out to rescue Teen Daughter who had snipped finger open with scissors. Was it an emergency? Not even close!
