Ask the Author: Elizabeth Lymer
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Elizabeth Lymer
Actually, I have blocked off most of the summer for reading the Qur'an and writing.
However, I plan to read one book by Penny Vincenzi during July and August (I haven't read one of hers yet), and to read 'A Heartless Summer' by Zeneefa Zaneer, in September.
... Insha'Allah, God willing.
However, I plan to read one book by Penny Vincenzi during July and August (I haven't read one of hers yet), and to read 'A Heartless Summer' by Zeneefa Zaneer, in September.
... Insha'Allah, God willing.
Elizabeth Lymer
I work on several things -- my own writing, editing for others, drawing, sewing. If something needs to rest I let it. I can't remain in spring or summer forever on one project and I don't try to. Some projects take more cycles than others to even reach a completed first draft and I enjoy the diversity of process, as well as product, that I witness.
Elizabeth Lymer
I love the process of writing -- it teaches me insights and facilitates me to remember. When writing rhymes I love that I get to work with tunes have been enjoyed by children for centuries. When children ask questions because of my work I am hopeful of being part of an important tradition of learning 'by the pen'.
Elizabeth Lymer
Write a lot. Read loads. Enjoy cutting and editing -- email work to yourself to edit. Ask for feedback from readers, at least from people within your target readership. Work with an editor. For editing I recommend LaYinka Sanni (LY's Writing Service). For marketing -- I have a lot to learn insha'Allah -- I recommend Rachel Thompson's Bad Red Head Media blog, and Tim Grahl's various email courses.
Elizabeth Lymer
I'm always working on religious nursery rhymes! I am currently finalising a collection of Muslim lullabies for a CD out in 2015 by Mindworks Publishing and Barakah Bedtimes insha'Allah.
Elizabeth Lymer
I read scriptures and religious historical records and mull them over while I observe children play and reflect on social harmonies and diversities that are variously present in nature.
Elizabeth Lymer
Many nursery rhymes from oral traditions are playful/metaphorical commentaries on historical events. I like singing and encouraging children to search for meaning in seeming-nonsense rhymes but I also like to informally convey meaning in rhymes and stories. Especially to celebrate shared religious history. So I started writing Jewish/Christian/Muslim shared histories and beliefs into rhymes so that my interfaith family could sing meaningful songs together....
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