Blogging is like Baking (UBC Day 21)
A fun, visual answer to today’s Ultimate Blog Challenge writing prompt.
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Traditional Publishing vs Self-Publishing (UBC Day 20)
I knew I wanted to pursue traditional publishing. As technology made self-publishing an option, I weighed the pros and cons and made my decision. Here are some pros and cons for traditional and self-published options. What is Traditional Publishing? Being a traditionally published author means an established publishing house has purchased your manuscript. You may
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Being In-Community Bucket List (UBC Day 19)
What’s on my bucket list? I’d like to travel and have an extended visit with my family. Both sides. I’d love to be in-community with my cousins. And I have several destinations I’d like to see while I’m still active. To name three places, I’d choose Standing Rock, Australia, and Germany. Standing Rock Oyate I
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One Dream Led to Another (UBC Day 18)
First Dream When I was young, I had one dream that led to another dream in my adult life. Fresh out of college, I applied for my first teaching job. Back then, you completed your resume with a section that showed “your interests.” I remember typing “I hope to become a Native children’s author.” Little
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Bald Eagle (and Heron) Appreciation Day (UBC Day 17)
An Eagle Deserves High Honor **Bald Eagle Appreciation Days are January 20th-21st. (I’m a few days early – see note at the end.) From the Native Hope website: “Each type of feather represents something different. The eagle’s feather, however, is one of the most esteemed. In Native culture, the eagle is considered the strongest and
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2 Favorite Photos of 2023 (UBC Day 16)
Compare 2 of my Favorite Photos of 2023 Last year, I had the good fortune to visit the Highlights Foundation three times. These two photos show the same bookshelf in the Native Creatives cabin. Can you see the difference? They show Indigenous books by Native / First Nations authors and illustrators, and you can see
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Building Community – Native Creative Retreats and Resources (UBC Day 15)
Building Community There’s nothing like being in community with other Native Creatives. Here is a list of opportunities and other resources inviting you into the group. WNDB Native Intensive In-community workshop, annual Donate to the Native Fund Highlights Foundation Native Creatives Retreat In-community workshop, annual Diverse Scholarships list Other Kweli Conference and Retreats First Peoples
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