I rant a bit about "girl books" and "boy books", then I am joined by David Elliott, the brilliant author of BULL, the ORQ series, and much more. His books are generally hilarious, and his latest YA is in verse, so we talk about having an "ear" for comedy and poetry. We talk about novels in verse, and David sheds light on his process, talks about Jungian analysis, and gabs about Greek myths and Joan of Arc. David also gives his advice for both how to take criticism of your writing... and how to GIVE it. And he reaches into the archives to give some book recommendations, including TUCK EVERLASTING. :-)
SHOW NOTES
* The Literaticast has a Patreon! Throw in a buck and you'll get a chance to ask questions on the podcast as well as the chance to win books!
* David and I will both be mentors at the "Big Sur on Cape Cod" writers workshop, Sept 22-24 -- it's an intense opportunity to dig into your writing and get feedback from publishing professionals, and there are a few spots left!
* I couldn't find the WSJ article that David referenced, but I did find this fantastic NPR piece in which Kwame Alexander talks about getting kids interested in poetry, and the power of poetic play.
* Check out David Elliott's website, especially all the praise for BULL. (IT's a seriously amazing book!)
* David and I will both be mentors at the "Big Sur on Cape Cod" writers workshop, Sept 22-24 -- it's an intense opportunity to dig into your writing and get feedback from publishing professionals, and there are a few spots left!
* I couldn't find the WSJ article that David referenced, but I did find this fantastic NPR piece in which Kwame Alexander talks about getting kids interested in poetry, and the power of poetic play.
* Check out David Elliott's website, especially all the praise for BULL. (IT's a seriously amazing book!)
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