by Julie | Nov 17, 2016
I’ve wanted to be a writer my whole life. I wrote a book of short stories when I was 8 (it’s called “Short Stories That You’ll Love By Julie Siegel I’m an 8 Year Old”) and kept writing through high school, college, and after. Most...
by Julie | Oct 12, 2016
The day after I recorded my class video with Julie Kingsley for The Manuscript Academy, I realized (with horror!) (or just annoyance) that I’d forgotten to talk about pitching. I almost called Julie and told her to come back so we could record more, but then...
by Julie | Sep 28, 2016
I’ve never been to a writer’s conference. I want to go. I think they sound amazing. You get to network with other writers, agents, and editors. You go to craft workshops and learn about techniques that inspire you to write and revise. But you also leave...
by Julie | Jul 15, 2016
Hi everyone! Two new things up today! First, I’m interviewed on one of my very favorite podcasts in the world, One Bad Mother, talking about how I wrote a book with four kids and about giving myself permission to follow my dreams. We also talk about a Snappsy...
by Julie | Jun 3, 2016
Hi! You’re all so nice. You look really great today. Can I give you a present? Yes? Hurray! You know all those great proverbs? “A stitch in time saves nine.” “Don’t shake the porcupine.” And “You’re supposed to give...
by Julie | Apr 6, 2016
When I meet with students, I try to convince them that being a writer is not easy. That I don’t sit down at my desk and words flow from me effortlessly. I also try to convince them that I’m not rich. I don’t have a butler. I don’t live in a...
