I met Tina Kugler on twitter and was blown away by her work and lively twitter feed. If you don’t know her illustration work already, you’re in for a treat. She has tips too. Take it away, Tina! Illustrator Tina Kugler lives in the Los Angeles area with her artist husband, three very loud boys and... Continue Reading →
The Monthly Goalpost for January 2014: Take aim
A New Year is here, Sub It Clubbers! Some feel the need to evaluate, sum up, and project into the future. Others don’t want to think too much and prefer to take things as they come. I do a little of both and finish with a mishmash of varied results. This year my strategy is... Continue Reading →
The December Postcard Post: Fred Koehler
Author/illustrator Fred Koehler shares some great tips and a postcard with The Sub It Club this month. Enjoy!Fred Koehler wrote and illustrated his first book at age seven titled SAMMY THE SHOESTRING. It went on to win a shiny gold star sticker and an iced cinnamon bun from the vending machine in the teachers' lounge.... Continue Reading →
The Monthly Goalpost for December: The Short Deadline or “Don’t Give Up on December”
December already? That’s what everyone is saying. They say it every year. I do too. A lot of us are finishing up writing and illustration challenges that kept us busy and inspired in November. And exhausted! December, the end of the year, is always busy with lots of planning and preparing. Kids will be on... Continue Reading →
The November Postcard Post: Maria Bogade
The Sub It Club welcomes Maria Bogade this month. I've met Maria in the virtual world through SCBWI as we are in neighboring regions (I hope we meet IRL one of these days). Her illustration work is beautiful so sit back and soak it in. Maria Bogade is an award winning illustrator and author with... Continue Reading →
The Monthly Goalpost for November: Time
I’ve been looking around the internet at time management information. I don’t recommend this as there’s a ton out there so researching how to manage your time turns into yet another time suck. I’m intrigued by all the advice about staying seated and performing one task: BIC (Butt In Chair) or kitchen-timer based methods, like... Continue Reading →