tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post1455706674762312903..comments2024-03-21T05:29:55.156-04:00Comments on What's New?: Writing Without Pictures: Guest Author, Debbie Bernstein LaCroixMarcie Colleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04875450055729085955noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-75144426644258565702012-04-11T21:55:39.584-04:002012-04-11T21:55:39.584-04:00Marcie, I'm a new follower and enjoyed this po...Marcie, I'm a new follower and enjoyed this post! Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-40243179662995840872012-04-03T18:36:16.256-04:002012-04-03T18:36:16.256-04:00Since I am not a published author yet, this post w...Since I am not a published author yet, this post was very informative about the process of putting your trust in the illustrator. I agreed, it would be very hard to be good and not say anything. But as much fun as it is to write the story, the illustrator must get just as much joy bringing the story to life.Cheryl Velasquezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665617073360379743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-65120623096857600822012-04-03T09:29:13.343-04:002012-04-03T09:29:13.343-04:00I love the idea of a story within a story. Those i...I love the idea of a story within a story. Those illustrations are fabulous. Congrats on the book and thanks for sharing Debbie and Marcie.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10581876204776919003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-86563475885595155962012-04-03T07:57:06.627-04:002012-04-03T07:57:06.627-04:00Thanks for the most excellect read to accompany my...Thanks for the most excellect read to accompany my morning coffee, Debbie and Marcie! Now this is the way to begin the day :D<br /><br />As a writer, something I've done and highly recommend, chat with an illustrator to learn more about their process in the collaboration of a picture book. I've been fortunate to have illustrators in my critique groups. However, I've also paid illustrators at SCBWI conferences to critique my manuscripts. Oh yeah, I've had fellow writers of the non-illustrative type bewildered by my decision. Without a doubt, doing this has helped me grow tremedously as a writer. Definitely a WIP, but I now paint a more vivid picture with my text.LJ Mozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484456418958284678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-31075260354192238752012-04-03T06:52:33.928-04:002012-04-03T06:52:33.928-04:00Great post, Marcie!Great post, Marcie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-67464475303737763692012-04-02T21:08:07.874-04:002012-04-02T21:08:07.874-04:00Love the interview Debbie & Marcie! The book l...Love the interview Debbie & Marcie! The book looks great! And yes, Marcie, I agree, this is a super idea for a blog series!Tina Chohttp://tinamcho.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-7685545663496047472012-04-02T20:57:12.682-04:002012-04-02T20:57:12.682-04:00What a fun post! It sounds like the illustrator di...What a fun post! It sounds like the illustrator did exactly what they are supposed to do - add an additional dimension to the book. I can only imagine how exciting it must have been to see those first thumbnails!Julie Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477115458570906449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-62975412698121485652012-04-02T20:15:34.332-04:002012-04-02T20:15:34.332-04:00Great idea for a series Marcie! This was a terrif...Great idea for a series Marcie! This was a terrific kick-off post!Cathy Mealeyhttp://bildebok.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-24642523749739328572012-04-02T20:03:38.123-04:002012-04-02T20:03:38.123-04:00Great post Marcie - so interesting to see this sid...Great post Marcie - so interesting to see this side of the story, so to speak!Ramonahttp://www.artistorauthor.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-30902989191692540532012-04-02T19:16:45.470-04:002012-04-02T19:16:45.470-04:00Thanks Debbie for sharing your story. I know I wil...Thanks Debbie for sharing your story. I know I will be a nervous wreck when that day comes for me to let go. But I do understand the need to, and that it is for the better.<br /><br />Thanks Marcie for putting this series together. I look forward to reading next week's post.Darshanahttp://www.flowering-minds.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-34040167974609382302012-04-02T16:58:14.271-04:002012-04-02T16:58:14.271-04:00Thank you for this post Debbie. I'm an author ...Thank you for this post Debbie. I'm an author who doesn't illustrate and this is something that scares me with submitting to publishers... it's interesting that you were completely left out of the process. The horse is very cute, thought :)Melissahttp://www.letterwritingchallenge.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-61510470156166708332012-04-02T16:18:20.387-04:002012-04-02T16:18:20.387-04:00Thank you Debbie, for sharing the story of your il...Thank you Debbie, for sharing the story of your illustrations, and thank you, Marcie, for this great new series!Heather Ayris Burnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165769191910279198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-12380561658509836632012-04-02T16:02:38.540-04:002012-04-02T16:02:38.540-04:00I'm terrified of not getting a say in the illu...I'm terrified of not getting a say in the illustrations. I guess a writer just has to trust that it will work out.rena traxelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984425188567295761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-86030726897350846332012-04-02T15:57:29.676-04:002012-04-02T15:57:29.676-04:00This is really interesting! I read your post even ...This is really interesting! I read your post even though I didn't feel 'invited' - I illustrate! I also think Debbie is lucky because Sarah Chalek is so good at what she does. I would have felt nervous about the outcome too not being more a part of the process. Now let me add that an illustrator has to have his/her freedom to create - the book becomes their work too. Funky collaboration when you think about it: you are not conversing about the project - there is the middle man/woman. I imagine you felt a little 'dizzy' when the control left your hands, as I feel when a client (graphic design) tells me what to draw, and how, to suit their needs, even when, as a trained professional, I may very well know what is better for them. Lots to ponder!Julie Rowan-Zochhttp://julierowanzoch.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-20827041863085256612012-04-02T15:39:45.960-04:002012-04-02T15:39:45.960-04:00It's so interesting to hear the story behind t...It's so interesting to hear the story behind the story within this story. (Did that make any sense?) I think this is a great idea for a series. Thank you Marcie and Debbie.Hannah Holthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965609589495360444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-53714618122196701222012-04-02T14:46:45.435-04:002012-04-02T14:46:45.435-04:00Thanks, Debbie, for sharing your journey with us! ...Thanks, Debbie, for sharing your journey with us! I'm glad it turned out well. I look forward to the day when I work with my illustrator on my first picture book. This was good preparation for me!Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-2619403630671794342012-04-02T14:10:19.342-04:002012-04-02T14:10:19.342-04:00I love the story of the horse! Thanks, Marcie, for...I love the story of the horse! Thanks, Marcie, for spotlighting Debbie ....and thanks, Debbie for being in the spotlight. This was a fun post!Penny Parker Klostermannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043861965501388155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-61892418850089421372012-04-02T13:45:50.709-04:002012-04-02T13:45:50.709-04:00Thanks for having me! Sarah Chalek is an amazing i...Thanks for having me! Sarah Chalek is an amazing illustrator.Debbie LaCroixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10710277717242032071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-73440940223331564382012-04-02T13:42:00.213-04:002012-04-02T13:42:00.213-04:00Thankyou Marcie for letting Debbie tell us about h...Thankyou Marcie for letting Debbie tell us about her experience of seeing her first book illustrations. I can see me doing what Debbie did and leaving it till much, much later to ask the "why" question...lol.patientdreamerhttp://thepatientdreamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-8330435660681772492012-04-02T13:33:50.643-04:002012-04-02T13:33:50.643-04:00I think it's wonderful that you're intervi...I think it's wonderful that you're interviewing authors who aren't illustrators. Those who are illustrators and illustrator/authors should pay particular attention to the sensitivities and knowledge of the authors. This can make for positive relationships in the publishing world. Thanks, Debbie and Marcie. :) www.drawacircle.netBrenda Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11799071042104707584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-83146380927566378212012-04-02T13:12:29.155-04:002012-04-02T13:12:29.155-04:00I love the idea of reading about the author/illust...I love the idea of reading about the author/illustrator connection or "dis" connection and look forward to reading more...thanks for the insight!Sharon Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15932054869101408424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-22247083455174170212012-04-02T12:50:34.408-04:002012-04-02T12:50:34.408-04:00Thank you Marcie and Debbie. It's interesting ...Thank you Marcie and Debbie. It's interesting to me as a writer/illustrator to read about the an author's experience of having to let go and trust the publishing process. I'm looking forward to reading more in this series!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924728397668988192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5783555460519403235.post-48248812968604972742012-04-02T12:30:53.676-04:002012-04-02T12:30:53.676-04:00Thank you Marcie and Debbie for a great inside loo...Thank you Marcie and Debbie for a great inside look at the author-illustrator connection!Susanna Leonard Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.com