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
Latest
Sep 12
You Can Do This
Chapter One of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book
2 min read
Sep 12
You Can Do This Chapter One of How to Write a Children's Book: a 7-day Workshop in a Book.
When I wrote my first children’s book, it took me around nine months to finish it, which was embarrassing,
2 min read
Sep 10
No. 28
Hello friends,
After a week of being plagued with strep throat and a weekend in Alabama to watch a football
1 min read
Aug 20
No. 27
Hello friends,
The weeks have been flying by as I’ve gotten busier and busier, which means it is time
2 min read
Aug 09
Story Idea vs. Story Concept
Most of us think we have a great story idea, but what we actually have is a story concept.
Let’
1 min read
Aug 01
Almost 5 years ago...
Around five years ago, I found a system for writing children's books.
I had been experimenting for about
1 min read
Jul 29
Hey, 5-Year Old Me, We Did It
When I was 5-years old, I decided I wanted to be a writer.
I was lucky enough to have a
1 min read
Jul 29
Hey, 5-Year-Old Me, We Did It.
When I was 5-years old, I decided I wanted to be a writer.
I was lucky enough to have a
2 min read
Jul 09
No. 25
Hello friends,
I hope you all had a glorious Fourth of July.
I had the best of intentions on the
3 min read
Jul 08
Shoot Digital Like It's Film
I love my digital camera, but there is magic to shooting film. It is an art form that has consequences.
4 min read
Jun 25
No. 24
Hello friends,
I hope you have had the best couple of week of your life.
I’ve been putting together
1 min read
Jun 25
No. 24
Hello friends,
I hope you have had the best couple of week of your life.
I’ve been putting together
1 min read