How looking at rejections from ages ago got me reflecting on why "quiet" is an unhelpful way to describe novels, and what writers of intimate, character-driven stories can focus on instead
Laurie! Thank you so much for sharing all your insights--so beautifully written and heartfelt and thought-provoking as always. And what a nice surprise for you to recommend WYGTB!
Laurie, I’ve heard the discussion about quiet books before. It grieves me that the acquisition of said books is even an issue. Kids are very different from each other. That’s why books quiet or “loud” need to be available for all kinds of readers. I agree with you that these stories matter.
Laurie! Thank you so much for sharing all your insights--so beautifully written and heartfelt and thought-provoking as always. And what a nice surprise for you to recommend WYGTB!
Laurie, I’ve heard the discussion about quiet books before. It grieves me that the acquisition of said books is even an issue. Kids are very different from each other. That’s why books quiet or “loud” need to be available for all kinds of readers. I agree with you that these stories matter.