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A lot of Lynley’s inspiration is drawn from newspaper clippings. Lynley says all writers need an ideas notebook/folder.

Everyday stories are often the best ones – relatable and realistic.

A read-aloud needs to have flow and resonance – it needs to be singable.

When writing a PB, you have to go down one road to the end, with no diversions.

On Sunday Penelope Jackson lead a small group Writing Masterclass, with Lynley adding the following snippets of wisdom throughout the afternoon. There were so many there, when Lynley moved inside for the book signing, the queue meandered throughout the whole lower floor of the gallery. On Saturday the families were out in force, for a festival fun day in the gallery park.

To be honest, I was most impressed (and encouraged) by that first six months! We all know how effortless Lynley Dodd’s rhythm is – but perfect rhythm and rhyme is a craft and it takes time to get it right. September she starts final artwork for a December completion. By August she has a small dummy to send to her publisher. During the ‘writing’ process, she balances words and illustration – visualising what the artwork could be. (Hairy Maclary has got to be a bit big for his boots, and now takes some managing – and time – which has meant a drop in productivity.) In January, she starts perusing her ideas folder, for inspiration. “Unless your name is Julia Donaldson, Lynley Dodd or Dr Seuss, never write a story in rhyme.” Mem Foxīetween 19, Lynley completed one book per year. When out at the shops, and asked what he would like for tea, one young lad replied, ‘A snippet of veal.’ In another instance, a couple were having a disagreement, when their child piped up, ‘Stop that cacophonous noise!’ Lynley shared two anecdotes where children have adopted her rich vocabulary. And I’m not at all repent about that.” (Hear, hear!) On language and word choice: “It’s about introducing them in the right place and having fun with it.

In a relaxed conversation with curator Penelope Jackson, Lynley shared snippets of her life story in a chat that was both entertaining and enlightening. Some little treasures I took away

Last weekend I had the pleasure of meeting Dame Lynley Dodd, at three different events at the Bundaberg Art Gallery.įriday night was for educators and parents.