{"id":1698,"date":"2010-11-04T12:15:44","date_gmt":"2010-11-04T18:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/matthewjkirby.com\/kirbside\/?p=1698"},"modified":"2010-11-04T12:15:44","modified_gmt":"2010-11-04T18:15:44","slug":"revisions-are-a-weekend-at-bernies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matthewjkirby.com\/kirbside\/?p=1698","title":{"rendered":"Revisions are a Weekend at Bernie’s"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’ve been working through revisions on my next book for the past few months, and it’s been a challenge for me.\u00a0 Revisions to The Clockwork Three<\/em> were relatively painless.\u00a0 Not so with my next book.\u00a0 Not at all.<\/p>\n

I’ve made it no secret that I hate revisions.\u00a0 Some writers talk about how much they love revisions.\u00a0 That’s when the story really takes shape for them, and they actually have to force themselves to stop fiddling with the words.\u00a0 Well, it seems that’s not how I’m wired.\u00a0 For me, the real excitement is in the first draft, where all the discovery takes place.\u00a0 That’s when the story really lives and breathes for me as something vibrant and exciting.\u00a0 Going back to it after the words have cooled off feels a bit like posing a corpse.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

But over the past few months, I’ve also learned that I can do it.\u00a0 Which is a good thing, since all signs point to revisions having a constant presence in my career going forward from here.\u00a0 I’m not out of the woods with my current book yet, but I’m getting there.<\/p>\n

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I’ll be presenting at the upcoming regional conference for the Utah\/Southern Idaho branch of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.\u00a0 The date is November 13th, and the event will be held at the Salt Lake City main library (210 East, 400 South).\u00a0 The title of my presentation is, “Voice: Where do I get one of those?”\u00a0 I suggested the title somewhat humorously, but now that I look at it, I realize that I should probably have an answer.\u00a0 Feel free to come and find out if I do!<\/p>\n

Details and how to register for the event here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 But I think you can also come and register the day of the conference.<\/p>\n

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The Association of Booksellers for Children<\/span><\/a> have just announced their “2010 New Voices” picks, and The Clockwork Three<\/em> is on the list!\u00a0 So are several fellow 10ers, including Jennifer Cervantes, Christina Diaz Gonzales, and Blythe Woolston.\u00a0 Also on the list is fellow Utah writer Kristen Chandler!\u00a0 I’m honored and thrilled to be in such great company.\u00a0 You can see the full list and read more about it here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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I also realized I haven’t yet posted the UK cover of The Clockwork Three<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Pretty cool, huh?\u00a0 The Clockwork Three<\/em> has sold in several countries, and I think it will be fun to see the different covers.<\/p>\n

That’s the news for now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I’ve been working through revisions on my next book for the past few months, and it’s been a challenge for me.\u00a0 Revisions to The Clockwork Three were relatively painless.\u00a0 Not so with my next book.\u00a0 Not at all.
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