Guest Post by Debut Children's Author Anita Banks
I
still have a hard time calling myself a writer. I have had the dream for so
long that it’s hard to believe that publication has become a reality. It’s also
hard for me to consider myself a writer because I have a day job that keeps me
at work for nine hours each day. Looking at a computer all day deters me from
wanting to get on one when I get home.
Finding time to
write comes piecemeal, the day determines the outcome. I know that is totally
opposite of what everyone tells you to do and sometimes I am hard on myself
when my day takes away from my writing. But I try not to stress over my schedule
and write when I make the time. Most times that would be on a weekend when I
can be alone and uninterrupted.
I have found out
that I am a workshop junkie, I love taking online workshops. I don’t think we
should ever stop learning. My favorite are character development and plotting.
It is so interesting to learn from different people and learn how many
different ways others create and what works for them.
I like meeting
(creating) characters and learning about them. Some of them haven’t told me
their story yet so they are waiting patiently to escape my idea notebook. When
they are ready, I hear from them loud and clear.
One of the
hardest things I am having to learn is promotion. I am the biggest introvert
that I know, I abhor talking about myself. That’s another reason I love
creating characters, some of them are wonderful talkers and some I can’t shut
up, they can talk for me.
So, as I have
become a new published author, I am still learning as I go and soaking up all
that I can. Hopefully with more books for children to enjoy!
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Check out Anita's debut release by Wee Creek Press!
About the Book
Title: Tanner Builds a Block Tower
Genre: Children’s Picture Book
Author: Anita Banks
Website: anitabanks.com
Publisher:
Wee Creek Press
Find out more on Amazon
Tanner is determined to build a tower with
his blocks. Despite the distractions of the garden’s various animals and losing
his blocks on the way, Tanner joyfully shows determination and perseverance.
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About Anita Banks
Anita Banks
harbored her secret of writing since she was in junior high school where the
desire took seed in a creative writing class. She still journaling, reading,
running and traveling, but nothing compares to playing with her grandchildren.
@anitambanks
Thank you so much for posting!
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