Bruce  Hale, Author
Edgar-nominated author Bruce Hale has written or illustrated over 20 books for children, including the popular Chet Gecko Mysteries series and the forthcoming graphic novel hybrid, Underwhere. An actor and Fulbright Scholar (in Storytelling), Bruce is in demand as a speaker, having presented at conferences, universities, and schools across North America. His acting resume includes regional commercials, community theater, and an independent film, The Ride. Currently, he lives in Santa Barbara and performs with Vocal Point, an a cappella jazz choir.
Workshop(s)
From Pictures to Juvenile Novels – What’s Selling to Children & Their Parents
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A panel of editors and agents discuss the ins and outs of the market for Children’s books in 2007. The Joy of Failure: How to Turn Rejection Letters Into Fan Letters
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Thomas Edison found 2,000 ways NOT to create the light bulb before he hit upon the way that worked. When asked about his failures, he said they weren't failures -- creating the light bulb was just a 2,001-step process. Whether it's struggling with the storyline or dealing with editors' rejections, we all face failure. Gain tips on how to adjust your attitude, persevere, and get from rejection letter to fan letter. Seven Secrets of Creating Suspense
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Whether you're writing romance novels, children's literature, or mysteries, you've got to keep your readers turning those pages. The key to getting them hooked? Suspense. Seven surefire ways to build suspense in your stories.
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