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Hello, friends.

I'm B.A. Burgess, a writer, writing facilitator, and hobby collector.

This is my personal log - an account of my writing, reading, and learning.

Every other Sunday, I send out the Sunday Dispatch. It's a short note (henceforth referred to as a digital postcard), project announcements, and links to posts you may have missed.

Thank you for visiting. Joining the mailing list if you're moved to. Until next time, Be Excellent to Each Other.

-B.A. Burgess

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Dec 21
Happy & Merry

Happy & Merry

We are approaching the end of another year, and I want to express my gratitude to you for joining me
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Dec 21
Happy & Merry

Happy & Merry

We are approaching the end of another year, and I want to express my gratitude to you for joining me
1 min read
Dec 19

DAY SEVEN - FINALIZING

Chapter 32 of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book
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Dec 19
DAY SEVEN - FINALIZING Chapter 32 of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book

DAY SEVEN - FINALIZING Chapter 32 of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book

This is it. These are the final steps to writing your children’s book. The finalization stage comes to you
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Dec 12

Day Six - RESTING

Chapter 32 of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book
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Dec 12
Day Six - RESTING Chapter 32 of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book

Day Six - RESTING Chapter 32 of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book

Let your book rest for at least one day. This is going to be the longest 24 hours you have
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Dec 05

Day Five - Drafting

Chapters 30 of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book
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Dec 05
Day Five - Drafting Chapter 30 of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book

Day Five - Drafting Chapter 30 of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book

PHONE-A-FRIEND At this point, your story should feel pretty solid, which means you need to stress-test it seriously. In the
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Nov 28

Day Five - Drafting

Chapters 28 of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book
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Nov 28
Day Five - Drafting Chapter 28 of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book

Day Five - Drafting Chapter 28 of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book

RECORD AND LISTEN With that step completed, it is time to move on to the next task which is the
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Nov 21

Day Five - Drafting

Chapters 26 of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book
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Nov 21

Day Five - Drafting Chapter 26 of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book

I may have tricked you. Mapping is essentiallyMapping is essentially your first draft. Look at that! You’ve already written
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