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“There’s just something missing when you realize you’re not doing everything that you’re meant to be doing.” – Wendy Fedan
“There’s just something missing when you realize you’re not doing everything that you’re meant to be doing.” – Wendy Fedan
Today’s featured award-winning bookcaster is mom, wife, full-time freelance illustrator/designer, and Book Shepherd, Wendy Fedan. Wendy and I had a fun chat about her journey to becoming a professional illustrator, the importance of remembering your accomplishments, and more creative goodness!!
Key Things You’ll Learn:
What helped her to gain the confidence to become a writer
Why we all need outlets for creative expression
Why it’s good to accept compliments
What to do when you want to publish a well-illustrated children’s book
Wendy’s Site: https://www.cawpublishing.com/
Wendy’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Wendy-Fedan/e/B00HDSSHA2?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_8&qid=1662621515&sr=1-8
Wendy’s Podcast, “Create a Way with ARTbundance™”: https://open.spotify.com/show/6KJYMcLoonna0PtaGAJYxx
Neil Gaiman’s Speech (Referenced in Episode): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikAb-NYkseI&ab_channel=PeterShev
The opening track is called " Super High Score - (Hidden Heaven R-Mix)" by Rukunetsu AKA Project R. To listen and download the entire track, click the following link. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/super-high-score-r-star-punch-girl-2021
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