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From: Sugoodman_at_aol.com <Sugoodman>
Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 12:49:26 EDT
In a message dated 7/6/2005 1:17:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, lwpeters at comcast.net writes: But I also think that conveying wonder is just part of my job. Hi Everyone- I've been enjoying reading discussions on this site for a few weeks, but this is my first time weighing in. Couldn't help myself.
I'm a nonfiction writer as well and I think that Lisa was right on target saying that conveying wonder is part of the job. In fact, when I get stuck or think that my explanation of something is flat, I sometimes ask myself, "What is cool or amazing about this material? What evokes MY sense of wonder?" And the answer often gets me back on track.
A few years ago, it struck me that there is a good chance that a writer of nonfiction kids books just might be the first person to introduct a fact or, more importantly, an idea to a reader. An wonderful opportunity--and, an awesome responsibility.
Susan Goodman
Susan E. Goodman 5 Oakview Ter. Jamaica Plain MA 02130 617R258 www.susangoodmanbooks.com
Received on Thu 07 Jul 2005 11:49:26 AM CDT
Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 12:49:26 EDT
In a message dated 7/6/2005 1:17:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, lwpeters at comcast.net writes: But I also think that conveying wonder is just part of my job. Hi Everyone- I've been enjoying reading discussions on this site for a few weeks, but this is my first time weighing in. Couldn't help myself.
I'm a nonfiction writer as well and I think that Lisa was right on target saying that conveying wonder is part of the job. In fact, when I get stuck or think that my explanation of something is flat, I sometimes ask myself, "What is cool or amazing about this material? What evokes MY sense of wonder?" And the answer often gets me back on track.
A few years ago, it struck me that there is a good chance that a writer of nonfiction kids books just might be the first person to introduct a fact or, more importantly, an idea to a reader. An wonderful opportunity--and, an awesome responsibility.
Susan Goodman
Susan E. Goodman 5 Oakview Ter. Jamaica Plain MA 02130 617R258 www.susangoodmanbooks.com
Received on Thu 07 Jul 2005 11:49:26 AM CDT
