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Article: inside stories; If at first you don't succeed, keep on writing.(WEST)(inside stories)(Interview)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- August 16, 2006
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Byline: David Gustafson; Staff Writer
An occasional series of interviews with west-metro authors.
Joyce Sidman, an award-winning poet and children's author from Wayzata, spoke with Star Tribune West's David Gustafson about publishing, the dusty piles of manuscripts that never made it that far, and the mysterious allure of animals and nature. The interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Q. I don't think a lot of people realize that children's writers usually don't get to choose who illustrates their books.
A. A lot of people think that I would want control over how my work looks. That is true as an author, but it's also true that there are other people ...