October 24, 2008

Perhaps my take on publishing will be different from others in the class, but for me publishing is something I am surrounded by all the time. The very first thing in my mind when I hear or see the word publishing is the many little books my children have published over the years. From as young as kindergarten, my children have published their work. They learn the process from brainstorming to book signing. I love that they get to learn about writing, editing, illustrating, and printing. For them of course, publishing is a much simpler process. They bind their very best work with a cover and title page, and then they read it to everyone who will listen.


Other mainstream, more "grown-up,” writers have to write, have it edited, and then hopefully get published. Clearly, I do not have the exposure to this more professional publishing, so the process is somewhat of a mystery. I enjoy the new information this class is exposing me to am looking forward to hearing from our guest speaker on Wednesday. Perhaps he will be able to broaden my knowledge of publishing beyond what my children have done. I will try not to let my love of my children’s' work cloud my openness to a different process.