I love being a writer. When I can, I stay in my pajamas all day and write. I get my ideas from all over the place.Things will just pop in my head. For example, last week a fairly cute groundhog made its way to my porch. What an adorable little critter! I kept thinking to myself, wouldn't he be cute in a picture book! What could he do? What is his problem? Where could the story take place? Does he have friends or family? My mind just starts to wander and begins to construct a story that I can see in my head. When I have new ideas, I put them in a fish bowl on my desk so that I do not loose the idea in a busy day and then never come back to it.
But
what I have figured out is that writing is a process of discovery. I do
not always produce my best
stuff when I write my first draft. As I mentioned in the video, I often
have to write and then walk away from my piece for awhile. I stuff my
pieces in a drawer and save them for the perfect moment to take them out
and breathe life into them. It is exciting to revisit pieces with new
ideas.
Recently, my new book was released. It is called Melvin Fargo Writes to Argue and Persuade.
With that story, it just came to my head and I made very little
changes. But it is a topic that I am very comfortable with. Another
story I am working on has taken months to revise. I am constantly
changing the
characters, the plot, everything! It is just fun to make the changes
and see what I can do to make my writing better each day.
Lisa Rivard was raised by her parents in New Baltimore, Michigan, Along with her two sisters. Throughout her life she has enjoyed working with children in many different
capacities including as a teacher, coach, and principal . She earned her degree from Michigan State University and her administration degree from Oakland University. Most recently Lisa completed a PhD in instructional technology from Wayne State University. Currently, Lisa is employed as a Language Arts Consultant and assists regional schools in developing effective literacy plans. It has been Lisa's lifelong dream to become an author of
children's books. For more information about Lisa, please visit her website www.lisarivardbooks.com.
4 comments :
It was great to hear Lisa's voice! Congrats on the new book, on all your books, and I loved the video. I can see how influential that would be to students as they begin their writing processes each year.
Lisa, very thought provoking for my kids. I ALWAYS have to get away from my stories for a bit. Great advice. (The jammies thing is excellent, isn't it?) *wink*
Ahhhhh jammies... :D Definitely excellent!
Hi Lisa!!! Thanks for visiting and commenting!! :D
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