Monthly Archives: August 2014

On editing: My methods of self-editing fiction

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

“Writing without revising is the literary equivalent of waltzing gaily out of the house in your underwear.” ― Patricia Fuller   Every writer, be she traditionally published or self-published, needs an editor. That is non-disputable. (Well, I suppose it is … Continue reading →

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Unplugging children’s imaginations

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

One of the themes in SARAH & KATY AND THE IMAGINATION BLANKETS is unplugging the imagination. This doesn’t mean disconnecting from the imagination. It simply means using the imagination without the help of batteries or power cords. I grew up … Continue reading →

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Book release butterflies

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

As a kid, the moment I finished a story I hurried to Mom or the nearest teacher so they could read it. As an adolescent and adult, I was stingier with my writing than Gollum was with his ring. (Minus … Continue reading →

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SKIB cover concepts

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

I am fortunate to know the fabulously talented Hannah Jackson. Hannah, owner and artist at Hannahbird Illustration, is doing cover art and interior illustrations for SARAH & KATY AND THE IMAGINATION BLANKETS. About a week ago, Hannah sent me eight cover … Continue reading →

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