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From: Maia Cheli-Colando <maia>
Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2006 09:47:39 -0800
Cathryn,
I shan't try to speak to publishers' choices, which are by definition more complex...
... but as a writer, I know my chances of winning an award are very slight, while writing stories that matter to me is entirely within my hands. It might be lovely (and quite strange) to receive an award, but it hardly informs my daily work.
Best, Maia
CATHRYN MARIE ZIEFLE wrote:
>Does anyone else feel that awards are just part of our capitalistic
>society... solely urging authors, illustrators, and publishers to
>complete something that is worthy of an award instead of what their
>true feelings or thoughts are. I see the good and bad in them. I was
>wondering if anyone had a similar opinion. Basically, I think people
>are creating work to be recognized versus creating work to influence
>people and children.
>
>
Received on Mon 06 Feb 2006 11:47:39 AM CST
Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2006 09:47:39 -0800
Cathryn,
I shan't try to speak to publishers' choices, which are by definition more complex...
... but as a writer, I know my chances of winning an award are very slight, while writing stories that matter to me is entirely within my hands. It might be lovely (and quite strange) to receive an award, but it hardly informs my daily work.
Best, Maia
CATHRYN MARIE ZIEFLE wrote:
>Does anyone else feel that awards are just part of our capitalistic
>society... solely urging authors, illustrators, and publishers to
>complete something that is worthy of an award instead of what their
>true feelings or thoughts are. I see the good and bad in them. I was
>wondering if anyone had a similar opinion. Basically, I think people
>are creating work to be recognized versus creating work to influence
>people and children.
>
>
Received on Mon 06 Feb 2006 11:47:39 AM CST
