I am teaching a workshop at Highlights Foundation https://highlightsfoundation.secure.retreat.guru/program/filling-the-writers-toolbox-a-picture-book-novel-retreat/
our stories, ourselves
Winning the Race
Photo, Mark Humphrey/AP What does it take to come from behind? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DsQyMvPwtg) Rich Strike winning the Kentucky Derby, coming from way behind.... This is an epic reminder of the importance of training, biding one's time, strategy,...
the illustration department podcast
Emma D Dryden in a terrific wide-ranging conversation with Giuseppe Castellano on The Illustration Department podcast, 04/26/22
Creating Our Own “The Best of MY Year” Lists
Tired of the "best of the year" lists? Discouraged by all the apparent success of other artists? Falling into the trap of comparing yourself and your work to others? Turn this around! Create your OWN "The Best of My Year" list. Write down: what excited you this...
Institute of Children’s Literature/Institute for Writers
"World Building with Emma D Dryden." Conversation with Katie Davis, Institute of Children's Literature/Institute for Writers. 05/03/19
The Athleticism of Craft: 7 Attributes of Elite Writers & Illustrators
My partner is a sailboat racer. She and her fellow racers read a lot of what's called "sailing porn"-- magazines, articles, books, pamphlets, blogs, newsletters all about sailing, boats, and racing. They can't get enough. This week she shared an article with me from...