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- About Me
- I'm 26 and a half years old (the half is important), which is exactly double the age I was when I had my first picture book idea, like a bolt of electricity into my skull one morning. After rushing into my parents' room and explaining in vast detail what the idea was, they (to my amazement) took me seriously and told me to get writing. And they've been telling me that ever since. (My Dad even brought it up on my wedding day – tuh!)
I love writing picture books, and series fiction and novels for the pre-teen age groups. I've never stretched into teenage and frankly after reading Twilight realise I probably never will be able to! I’ve sent some things off for review and publication but a mixture of over-sensitivity to criticism, a pure lack of discipline and nerves always prevented me from taking it seriously enough. Joining SCBWI, however , has helped change that and I am now determined to finish some of my longer stories, rework my picture books and send, send, send until I get something published, however long it takes!
I also love to draw and paint and have dabbled in illustrating my own stories, but a full-time job gets in the way of that and I tend to devote what spare time I have to writing. I live with my husband in Herts.
- What are you working on at the moment?
- I'm currently writing the first draft of a dark comic novel for the 8-12 age group, while I'm feeling uninspired by my real current project, which is an 8+ girls' series adventure/animal fiction.
- If you were asked to recommend just one children's book published this year, what would it be?
- Framed or Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce. Sorry, can't choose between them.
- What is the most important thing you learned about writing or illustrating this year?
- If you write every day you WILL get better.
Alexandra Page's Blog
Scared of Middles
I've always assumed my problem with writing is a lack of discipline. I've worked on this, forced myself to write every day for the past few months and as a result my writing confidence and style I think is improving. But now I'm finding that my problem isn't just discipline, it's that I'm plain terrified of middles. I have a filing cabinet full of story… Continue
Posted on November 20, 2009 at 9:42am — 4 Comments
Michael Morpurgo's Private Peaceful Performance
It started with a procession of the performers - three signers and Michael, all clad in black with a small splash of red from their poppies - lead by the haunting wails of a bagpipe. Once on stage Michael checked his watch and launched straight into reading extracts from the book - swi… Continue
Posted on November 12, 2009 at 9:39am — 2 Comments
Authonomy - Harper Collins' online network for unpublished writers, readers, editors, agents...
It may that I'm stating the bleeding obvious, this has been around for months and like somebody saying 'have you heard of Facebook?' I'm well behind the times, but I really have only just come across Harper Collins' new online network, Authonomy. I saw a reference to it on the York Writer's Weekend website and thought I'd take a look, and well, if like me you've never seen it, I'd recommend a visit: http://www.authonomy.com.
I've copied extra… Continue
Posted on November 8, 2009 at 9:12am — 2 Comments
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Illustration: Michael Foreman's War Boy Exhibition
November 10, 2009 to December 23, 2009 – National Army Museum, Chelsea
Exploring some of the complex themes of the World Wars and the civilian connection with the British Army, War Boy is a unique opportunity to see original artwork by leading children's illustrator Mic…
Organized by National Army Museum | Type: exhibition
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Amazon Breakthrough Novel Competition is open to YA
January 25, 2010 to February 7, 2010 – International
YA is a new category. and previously self published novels are accepted. Read about it here. Submissions are accepted between 25 Jan 2010 and 7 Feb 2010
Organized by amazon in the United States | Type: competition
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FEDERATION OF CHLDREN'S BOOKGROUPS CONFERENCE
April 9, 2010 at 4pm to April 11, 2010 at 4pm – Bradfield College - Reading
READ IT AGAIN!! Conference 2010 The Conference will be opened by Anthony Horowitz, celebrating 10 years of Alex Rider and will be closed by William Nicholson. In between we will be delighted and ente…
Organized by Jackie Marchant | Type: conference
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Festival of Writing, York
April 10, 2010 to April 11, 2010 – York
http://www.festivalofwriting.com/index.shtml Good line up and worth going if anyone is in the area - workshops, one-to-ones, agents, publishers, authors. They're taking bookings from tomorrow - firs…
Organized by The Writer's Workshop | Type: writing, festival
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London Book Fair 2010
April 19, 2010 to April 21, 2010 – Earl's Court, London
The London Book Fair is the global marketplace for rights negotiation and the sale and distribution of content across print, audio, TV, film and digital channels. Taking place every spring in the wo…
Organized by London Book Fair | Type: book fair
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Children's Writers Conference in Italy
June 18, 2010 to June 21, 2010 – Duino, Italy
Do you have an interest in writing for children or young adults? Whether published or unpublished, you are very welcome to join us at an exciting new Conference. The Children’s Writers’ Conference w…
Organized by Ruth Eastham ruth_eastham@yahoo.com | Type: conference
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I'd like to join your e-critique group on 8+ Middle readers/series.
My web link is www.chitrasoundar.com
Chitra