What I've Read in 2025 (So Far)
Below is a list of everything I've read so far this year. In June, I started reading the
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.
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-B.A. Burgess
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Oct 24
Day Three - Summarizing
Chapters 18 of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book
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Oct 24
Day Three - Summarizing Chapter 18 of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book
The summarization step happens in three smaller steps.
In this section,In this section, you will be writing a sales
2 min read
Oct 22
No. 31
Hello friends,
I remember something I overheard my mom say about this time every year. I don’t remember exactly
1 min read
Oct 17
DAY TWO - Last Mining Session
Chapters 15,16, 17 of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book
2 min read
Oct 17
DAY TWO - Last Mining Session Chapters 15,16, 17 of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book
CLEAR YOUR SPACE OF DISTRACTIONS
You have one mining session to go, and it is a big one.
Just one
2 min read
Oct 10
DAY TWO - CONTINUED
Chapter 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book
3 min read
Oct 10
DAY TWO - CONTINUED Chapters 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book
CRITERIA
In the second mining session, we will start to find some clarity.
To continue the mining process, you will
3 min read
Oct 08
No. 30
Hello friends,
No big update from me today.
I hope you are well and happy. Until next week, please enjoy
3 min read
Oct 03
DAY TWO - MINING
Chapters 8 and 9 of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book
2 min read
Oct 03
DAY TWO - MINING Chapters 8 and 9 of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book
MINING
It’s time toIt’s time to dig into your brainstorm list using the mining technique to find stories.
3 min read
Sep 26
Day One - Brainstorming
Chapters Five, Six & Seven of How to Write a Children's Book in 7 Days or Less
4 min read
Sep 26
DAY ONE - BRAINSTORMING
Chapters Five of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book
5 min read