(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) Editing is Listening Copyright 2023 © by Jim Potter There’s editing while writing a personal draft copy of your book and there’s editing after you’ve shared your early literary work with others. I’ve limited showing my full book’s draft copy to three people: J. Alex Potter, my first reader; Gina Laiso, the book’s illustrator; and Joelle René, a writer-artist friend. But I’ve discussed the book with … [Read more...] about Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Editing is Listening
Sid Rhonda and the Boys
Lucky’s Sculpture Story
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) · Lucky's Sculpture Story: Lucky, the Daydreamer · “Oh, Alex, she’s beautiful!” squealed Jenna as she approached from the hallway. “Does she have a story?” “Thanks,” replied Alex. “Yes, let me read it to you,” Alex said as she turned Lucky so the sculpture’s back was spotlighted from the ceiling’s targeted lighting. Alex kept each of her hands resting on a porcelain shoulder. Meanwhile, Jenna … [Read more...] about Lucky’s Sculpture Story
Sculptures and Their Stories
(To listen to the audio of this blog post, use the purple play button.) · Bouncy's Tall Tale by J. Alex Potter · On today's blog J. Alex Potter, my wife, shares her creativity about creativity! You will see her fine art, and as a bonus, you can hear her audio tape. KISS THE SKY (1) My husband and I live in the country where the peace and quiet energizes me. We share the property with all sorts of wildlife, and we are located exactly under the flyways for migratory … [Read more...] about Sculptures and Their Stories