tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post8634748221356774967..comments2024-03-29T07:12:24.516+00:00Comments on Picture Book Den: Quentin Blake, Picture Book Ideas Month (PiBoIdMo) and interesting facial hair. That’s right: it’s the inspiring month of November, by Juliet Clare BellUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-32956288105313245002013-11-07T22:06:15.059+00:002013-11-07T22:06:15.059+00:00I too have a copy of 'Words and Pictures',...I too have a copy of 'Words and Pictures', Clare, from when Quentin Blake was a speaker at the Society of Author's conference in Brighton in 2000. Oh, so long ago, but I remember being awestruck ;-) I'm always inspired when I meet a favourite author/illustrator, and when I'm feeling bouncy I get more of my own ideas.Paeony Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13129555451791248798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-80065101400687107122013-11-06T14:55:09.011+00:002013-11-06T14:55:09.011+00:00Great post. I love PiBoIdMo as well. This morning...Great post. I love PiBoIdMo as well. This morning, I'm using some much needed housecleaning as an opportunity to brainstorm ideas. It makes cleaning much more fun to have my mind elsewhere. I've got my stack of index cards in tow so I can capture the ideas as they come. Crumbs, dust bunnies, long lost toys… you never know what story idea might be lurking under the refrigerator or behind the sofa. =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-25336959807551791232013-11-06T11:57:55.136+00:002013-11-06T11:57:55.136+00:00Aaaagh. I've just lost an equally long reply! ...Aaaagh. I've just lost an equally long reply! Hawaii?! That sounds fab (and a magnum quest? Lots of fun). Thanks lots for your method for PiBoIdMoing. It sounds great. I'd add trust into your acceptance, patience, persistence etc. -trust that it's ok NOT to be creative all the time and that the parts that seem non-creative are extremely important too.<br />Have a really fruitful, inspired month in Hawaii, PiBoIdMoing, but don't be hard on yourself when it doesn't feel inspiring. Sometimes those times end up preceding something that needed a break before being created/thought up. <br />Thanks again for posting. It's great to hear from you,<br />All the best, Clare.Juliet Clare Bellhttp://www.julietclarebell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-54706170319750160872013-11-05T23:50:08.930+00:002013-11-05T23:50:08.930+00:00Clare!!! Awesome and inspiring stuff! I am NOW eve...Clare!!! Awesome and inspiring stuff! I am NOW even further away (moved from Germany to Hawaii) but dang I wanna come to all your write-ins and stuff. I was creatively inspired by Rittersport chocolate, so I understand the 'duties' of researching that particular subject thoroughly ; ). Here's my PiBoIdMo-generating method: step one: Read the Guest Blog post for the day (let in some outside creative inspiration); step two: do a little warm up sketch of a lightbulb (changes daily and somehow is influenced by the post); step three: share my sketch and short-thought on my blog (and out on social media); step four: brainstorm ideas and put in my little folder so I don't lose it...and final step: be okay with whatever happens. Yesterday, I was whiney and hopeless and had a crappy half-cooked idea and was just miserable...but I reminded myself it wouldn't last forever...And today, it's better. The 'okay with whatever happens' seems to be particularly important to me, I somehow grew a giant "MUST BE CREATIVE EVERY WAKING MOMENT OF EVERY DAY" chip on my shoulder that I'm dissolving with heavy doses of acceptance, patience, persistence and humor.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your Quentin Blake experience, adopting that last quote. And also. Starting off with Mr. Selleck and a facial hair comment is gonna make me smile the rest of the day. I live down the road from where they filmed on location (at Robin Master's estate).... : ) when you come for a visit, we can go on a magnum-quest. Happy creating!Kirsten Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18380113516181735289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-5415632458291620062013-11-05T16:46:53.875+00:002013-11-05T16:46:53.875+00:00Thanks, and I hope you have an inspiring month. Cl...Thanks, and I hope you have an inspiring month. Clare.Juliet Clare Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020801246132751659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-23849188599414869282013-11-05T09:51:58.112+00:002013-11-05T09:51:58.112+00:00Candy doing picture books at last - hooray! I'...Candy doing picture books at last - hooray! I'm watching and waiting, Candy!! Enjoy.Pippa Goodharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709422048047155208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-10597871003346369762013-11-05T02:37:58.004+00:002013-11-05T02:37:58.004+00:00An encouraging post, Clare, and a great approach t...An encouraging post, Clare, and a great approach to daily ideas for stories and tales. Loved your four sources for inspiration: books, pictures, children, adventures. A great recipe for creativity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-75497990303906125042013-11-04T18:40:37.383+00:002013-11-04T18:40:37.383+00:00Thank you, Julie! I do feel incredibly lucky. He&#...Thank you, Julie! I do feel incredibly lucky. He's my favourite favourite and has been for years. What a man. We can all bask in the QB inspiration... Glad the post is useful to you. Good luck with PiBoIdMo, Clare.Juliet Clare Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020801246132751659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-12109781606126673252013-11-04T18:38:49.827+00:002013-11-04T18:38:49.827+00:00Thanks, Penny. I felt like a child seeing Santa Cl...Thanks, Penny. I felt like a child seeing Santa Claus for the first time. It was very special indeed. Glad you're feeling more inspired. Now we've got a new inspiring banner for our crit group, too -we'll all be coming up with the same ideas!Juliet Clare Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020801246132751659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-80697356294808914762013-11-04T18:27:59.395+00:002013-11-04T18:27:59.395+00:00Oh, man! QB is an idol of mine! I often try to ...Oh, man! QB is an idol of mine! I often try to 'channel' his light touch when I feel my drawings are too stiff. Lucky you! This is really a great post that deserves to be read by as many as possible - I'll be doing my best to spread the link around!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-60357317070584219402013-11-04T18:16:17.074+00:002013-11-04T18:16:17.074+00:00Clare,
What an inspiring post! I needed it today! ...Clare,<br />What an inspiring post! I needed it today! I wasn't feeling inspired, but your enthusiasm bubbled right off my monitor and into my heart! So glad you got to meet Quentin Blake! I know that had to be inspiring in a once-in-a-lifetime way. Have a wonderful November!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-10090247681096059112013-11-04T13:17:30.597+00:002013-11-04T13:17:30.597+00:00Oooh, Candy, I can't wait to see what comes of...Oooh, Candy, I can't wait to see what comes of your picture book ideas. How exciting! Have a truly inspired month.Juliet Clare Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020801246132751659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-31077387157177734072013-11-04T09:32:06.219+00:002013-11-04T09:32:06.219+00:00I'm having a go at picture books this month .....I'm having a go at picture books this month ... interesting how that kind of creativity seems to come from a different side of the brain from novel-writing. Thanks for the inspiration, Clare.Candy Gourlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-3488243402974903252013-11-03T15:16:16.937+00:002013-11-03T15:16:16.937+00:00It can stop things feeling very isolated. I feel l...It can stop things feeling very isolated. I feel lucky in that I found SCBWI almost straight away when I started writing so it's never felt at all isolating. If you're not in SCBWI, I'd highly recommend it, Catherine. Good luck with PiBoIdMo.Juliet Clare Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020801246132751659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-67894560783791821952013-11-03T15:14:49.599+00:002013-11-03T15:14:49.599+00:00Thanks Heather. I'm excited about the singing....Thanks Heather. I'm excited about the singing... See you at the conference?Juliet Clare Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020801246132751659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-7118415033864165362013-11-03T15:14:20.423+00:002013-11-03T15:14:20.423+00:00You're right, Nicole. It's not easy but it...You're right, Nicole. It's not easy but it's worth keeping on keeping on trying to find the right one. Mine has been absolutely brilliant. Once you know exactly what you want from one, it's often easier to find it -or to set it up yourself... good luck.Juliet Clare Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020801246132751659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-3820758524692967552013-11-03T15:12:58.844+00:002013-11-03T15:12:58.844+00:00Thanks, Mona. I feel extremely lucky in my critiqu...Thanks, Mona. I feel extremely lucky in my critique group. It makes a huge difference.Juliet Clare Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020801246132751659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-62423075078471331382013-11-03T15:12:16.511+00:002013-11-03T15:12:16.511+00:00I know, Tina. I feel very very grateful to have se...I know, Tina. I feel very very grateful to have seen him. Happy PiBoIdMo-ing...Juliet Clare Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020801246132751659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-78887662145636982782013-11-03T15:11:22.999+00:002013-11-03T15:11:22.999+00:00Thanks, Julie. I'll put up the dates very soon...Thanks, Julie. I'll put up the dates very soon and I'll enjoy the singing, I'm sure. Glad you've had a good week of writing...Juliet Clare Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020801246132751659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-88741675530728530042013-11-03T15:10:26.526+00:002013-11-03T15:10:26.526+00:00Hope you do, Nicole. There's a huge sense of c...Hope you do, Nicole. There's a huge sense of community about it. I like your idea of going round illustrator blogs. I'm going to have a go at it myself. Thanks!Juliet Clare Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020801246132751659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-91505934038714532032013-11-03T15:09:30.192+00:002013-11-03T15:09:30.192+00:00Thanks, Cat. PiBoIdMo is great in so many ways and...Thanks, Cat. PiBoIdMo is great in so many ways and it doesn't take up much time if you're crazily busy. Have a great month of idea-generating...Juliet Clare Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020801246132751659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-47363694766037275752013-11-03T14:33:15.720+00:002013-11-03T14:33:15.720+00:00Love your post, especially the photo of Magnam. (I...Love your post, especially the photo of Magnam. (I'm always attracted to bright shiny things lol) I'm new to PiBoldMo it's wonderful to see so many other people with a shared interest. I write my stories around my illustrations. Blogland is wonderful when you live in the middle of nowhere, as I do. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04912042765263268958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-31055072428437311002013-11-03T11:43:22.690+00:002013-11-03T11:43:22.690+00:00Inspiring post! Enjoy the singing.Inspiring post! Enjoy the singing.Heather Kilgourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553036216216310308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-14392198707966159512013-11-03T10:48:41.697+00:002013-11-03T10:48:41.697+00:00I think having a good critique group isn't eas...I think having a good critique group isn't easy at all...Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569254919856148356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758609568631190155.post-70471367024827760822013-11-03T10:31:44.362+00:002013-11-03T10:31:44.362+00:00Good post, Clare. It's people like you that ke...Good post, Clare. It's people like you that keep this from being a lonely occupation. After PiBoIdMo, a good critique group is important to help nurture the stories generated.monahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798895753247353517noreply@blogger.com