tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post3624421594992543103..comments2024-03-27T10:18:05.046-07:00Comments on Chapter Book Challenge: Picture Book Writing vs. MG Novel Writing + Adding in Diversity, Oh My! by Tina Cho #ChaBooChaBecky Fyfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01595020500346331076noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-30183115814986184442019-03-30T11:08:49.411-07:002019-03-30T11:08:49.411-07:00Hi Tina, I just reread your post and realized that...Hi Tina, I just reread your post and realized that I forgot to comment. I'm writing a MG after years of writing PBs. And I can relate with needing to weave in description, add conflict and raise the stakes. Good luck!Manju Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18043840425498808764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-75494096985952915702019-03-29T11:31:32.088-07:002019-03-29T11:31:32.088-07:00You make it sound like a lot of fun! I love explor...You make it sound like a lot of fun! I love exploring different cultures and researching for a project. It’s like going on an adventure! Now to just write it!! Sometimes I get so involved with the research, it puts me off track. This was such an informative post and I love your diagram! Thank you for sharing! Kelly Vavalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084445688842531143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-65255815851686714192019-03-28T06:45:10.230-07:002019-03-28T06:45:10.230-07:00I love your Venn Diagram! I have been writing PBs ...I love your Venn Diagram! I have been writing PBs and am now working on CBs. Tracy J Horahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473774957073090308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-42670574478724497342019-03-22T07:55:31.722-07:002019-03-22T07:55:31.722-07:00Thank you for sharing. I am attempting to write b...Thank you for sharing. I am attempting to write both PB and MG. It is a different world. I appreciate your insights. Bettie Boswell https://www.blogger.com/profile/14557387595895531869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-282362185335395142019-03-19T03:41:45.655-07:002019-03-19T03:41:45.655-07:00Ha! Well, best of writing to you in both genres!Ha! Well, best of writing to you in both genres!Tina Chohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02808651865125809841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-61838435436014736422019-03-19T03:41:21.737-07:002019-03-19T03:41:21.737-07:00Can't wait to read all about it, Claire!Can't wait to read all about it, Claire!Tina Chohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02808651865125809841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-82623343961203581492019-03-19T03:41:09.516-07:002019-03-19T03:41:09.516-07:00Thanks! Great comment--writing CB is like a taste ...Thanks! Great comment--writing CB is like a taste of freedom!Tina Chohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02808651865125809841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-14618245115955166622019-03-19T03:40:34.941-07:002019-03-19T03:40:34.941-07:00Thank you, Susan! Happy writing!Thank you, Susan! Happy writing!Tina Chohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02808651865125809841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-20124273578191523812019-03-19T03:40:17.893-07:002019-03-19T03:40:17.893-07:00Ah, thanks Melissa! #Epic18 Happy writing!Ah, thanks Melissa! #Epic18 Happy writing!Tina Chohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02808651865125809841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-25618491052385952092019-03-19T03:39:44.531-07:002019-03-19T03:39:44.531-07:00Indeed! You're welcome.Indeed! You're welcome.Tina Chohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02808651865125809841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-50589165770740520032019-03-18T15:20:45.382-07:002019-03-18T15:20:45.382-07:00I'm completely the opposite of you, Tina. I fi...I'm completely the opposite of you, Tina. I find the picture books to be so hard. What have I been writing most of lately? Picture books. I don't know why I can't just do things the easy way!Dani Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02122903432509584522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-57070158178400165492019-03-18T12:50:07.269-07:002019-03-18T12:50:07.269-07:00Hi Tina,
I admire you for attempting a middle grad...Hi Tina,<br />I admire you for attempting a middle grade novel. No matter what I write it seems best suited for young readers. I can't wait to read your book on the haenyeo which is a topic that fascinates me.<br />Are you able to get to Dandong, China? It would be a great <br />place to do research as it is right across the river from North Korea. Holt International works there and this was the most fascinating trip I've taken with them. I'd love to share some things I saw and learned with you. Email or message me if you're interested. I know some people that would be good resources for you.aFieldtriplife.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486598141947935350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-85474526875458304412019-03-18T12:12:28.780-07:002019-03-18T12:12:28.780-07:00My debut PB comes out early in 2020 & I've...My debut PB comes out early in 2020 & I've a few more in the works. But I'm also writing my first chap book & wow--now I can write descriptive paragraphs, LOL! After training so hard for PB, writing CB is like a taste of freedom :) Can't wait to read about the granny divers, Tina!Yangmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11405817881931354334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-25331191912827388202019-03-18T09:45:04.141-07:002019-03-18T09:45:04.141-07:00As a PBook writer this post was very interesting. ...As a PBook writer this post was very interesting. I’ll file it for when I start my MG biography. Your books sound amazing. I’ll see if my library has any of them.suetwiggsbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042408237904769619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-67914814093802180752019-03-18T06:56:21.102-07:002019-03-18T06:56:21.102-07:00Thanks for a great post, Tina! I love your Venn di...Thanks for a great post, Tina! I love your Venn diagram! I agree researching locations is so important (and often a really fun part of the process). Looking forward to your new books! #Epic18! Melissa Stollerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775761220525100594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-44491292333022573322019-03-18T06:15:28.965-07:002019-03-18T06:15:28.965-07:00Thanks for the hacks. I use YouTube a lot, it'...Thanks for the hacks. I use YouTube a lot, it's such a wonderful resource. rimnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09808348084544854414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-61644119362202875052019-03-18T06:07:27.048-07:002019-03-18T06:07:27.048-07:00We are opposite, Ashley :) Glad chapter books and...We are opposite, Ashley :) Glad chapter books and MG are easier for you.Tina Chohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02808651865125809841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-43044450336685903242019-03-18T06:06:55.877-07:002019-03-18T06:06:55.877-07:00Thank you, Judy, for understanding my difficulties...Thank you, Judy, for understanding my difficulties. If you have any tips, let me know!Tina Chohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02808651865125809841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-54707184383862413222019-03-18T06:06:24.118-07:002019-03-18T06:06:24.118-07:00Hi Donna! Yes, I remember you! That is cool you...Hi Donna! Yes, I remember you! That is cool you're writing about the Titanic and have all these resources close by! I hope it goes well!Tina Chohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02808651865125809841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-15131939020894401022019-03-18T06:05:10.154-07:002019-03-18T06:05:10.154-07:00Thank you. Glad you enjoy descriptive writing! An ...Thank you. Glad you enjoy descriptive writing! An advantage for you.Tina Chohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02808651865125809841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-59478018350929825412019-03-18T05:39:40.592-07:002019-03-18T05:39:40.592-07:00Thank you, Tina, for sharing your process, as well...Thank you, Tina, for sharing your process, as well as your difficulties/successes of moving between MG and picture book writing. It is quite an intriguing process, especially when you add diversity. Judy Rubinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01110607365092884305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-63201356319461825452019-03-18T05:17:48.699-07:002019-03-18T05:17:48.699-07:00Hi Tina!
I write PBs, historical fiction chapter ...Hi Tina!<br /><br />I write PBs, historical fiction chapter books, young adult fantasy, and inspirational essays, so I truly understand all about the mindset and perspective thing when writing. I’m currently working on a different angle of the Titanic story. I read tons of books on the subject, joined online groups devoted to Titanic, and am lucky enough to live 30 miles from a huge Titanic museum. I have been able to immerse myself in the culture of that era which I feel helps me when I write my story. <br /><br /><br />Great post and I love your comparison diagram!<br /><br />Donna L Martin<br />Story Catcher Publishing<br /> Donna L Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553676457762998807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-47634073175067218312019-03-18T04:03:35.578-07:002019-03-18T04:03:35.578-07:00Excellent observation that Newberry judges like de...Excellent observation that Newberry judges like description. I wrote YA and MG novels before I tried my hand at PB and CB so I’m a huge fan of descriptions. The haenyeo story sounds AMAZING. Love the title Candice Connerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16316796457798134483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115786557639856820.post-3482594895227967952019-03-18T04:02:40.208-07:002019-03-18T04:02:40.208-07:00Thanks for the post, I find picture books the hard...Thanks for the post, I find picture books the hardest. Ashleyhttp://ahowland.org/wordpress/noreply@blogger.com