A Busy Halloween Writing

10/31/2014

by son, Isaac Cho

Happy Halloween to those who celebrate!

I'm sure you've been just as busy as I have! All my projects were due the end of October, and so I've been swamped with homeschooling and writing and keeping up with normal wife/mother duties.

I can share one project with you that has involved my whole family! I've been revising "Korean for Kids Flash Cards" by Tuttle Publishing.

My part has been writing activities, songs, and revising what they previously had. My daughter has drawn paper dolls for one of my activities, and this will be her first time having illustrations published. My son has helped me type words in Korean and developed scripts. At age 9 his Korean is more fluent now. And my husband sang three Korean children's songs to go with my activities as well as making sure all our Korean words were correct. This kit will be re-published in March with my name on it as the reviser.

Anna's drawing tool/toy came in handy for making paper dolls. The device has a light underneath, and so she was able to make sure each doll and clothing were the right sizes. Thanks, Anna!

Maybe you writers will come across a writing project that involves your family. It's quite fun to get everyone involved and have a sense of ownership.

Enjoy your fall activities!

22 Comments

Cathy Ballou Mealey link

10/30/2014 10:22:30 pm

What a wonderful accomplishment or the entire Cho family! Congratulations! Will share with my friends in Korea. :-)

Tina Cho link

10/31/2014 01:54:50 pm

Thanks, Cathy! That's neat you have friends here. (I think you told me before, but I'm forgetful.)

Pam Brunskill

10/31/2014 03:46:00 am

That's awesome, Tina! Congratulations on the great family publishing project. My daughter has the same doll light thing!

Tina Cho link

10/31/2014 01:55:26 pm

Thanks, Pam. That's neat Sarah has the same toy. It comes in handy!

patientdreamer link

10/31/2014 03:50:55 am

That is so lovely, having the whole family involved. Just think, in years to come your kids will be able to say This was our first publication with our Mum. Such a talented family. Love Isaac's illustration, too.

Tina Cho link

10/31/2014 01:56:06 pm

Ah, thanks, Diane. Yes, something for the family to be proud of.

Genevieve link

10/31/2014 04:30:40 am

Fun project. I love that drawing tool.

Tina Cho link

10/31/2014 01:56:47 pm

Thanks, Genevieve. Who knew a toy would help with illustration down the road?

Catherine Johnson link

10/31/2014 06:05:46 am

That is marvelous to get the whole family involved. Congrats Tina! Happy Halloween!

Tina Cho link

10/31/2014 01:57:17 pm

Thanks, Catherine. It was fun to involve everyone, even the hubby.

Robin Newman link

10/31/2014 07:05:18 am

Happy Halloween, Tina! Your project sounds wonderful. And how nice to have your daughter help out. Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing it in print in March. :)

Tina Cho link

10/31/2014 01:57:48 pm

Thanks, Robin. Yes, it was fun to collaborate with my daughter!

Vivian Kirkfield link

10/31/2014 09:52:55 am

WOW! Tina, this is super! I love how you incorporated family time into a project where the children felt so valued...self-esteem building at its best. :) When will these be available for purchase? It looks amazing!

Tina Cho link

10/31/2014 01:58:38 pm

Thanks, Vivian. I never thought of that--self-esteem. They will be printed in March and available sometime after that.

Jarm link

10/31/2014 11:40:23 am

Such a wonderful way to bond as a family, Tina!

Tina Cho link

10/31/2014 01:59:13 pm

Thanks, Jarm. We enjoyed it.

Penny Parker Klostermann link

11/1/2014 09:51:59 am

Tina,
I love this project and the fact that you're doing it as a family. I can't imagine how proud all of you will feel when it's released!

Tina Cho link

11/2/2014 03:50:10 pm

Oh, thanks so much, Penny! Yes, it was fun to do together.

evelyn christensen link

11/9/2014 11:25:05 pm

I'm glad you and your family have had a fun time with this project, Tina! I've enjoyed co-authoring several puzzle books with my son and daughter. Great together time.

Tina Cho link

11/13/2014 02:02:58 pm

Thanks, Ev. You're right, it's fun together time!

Mirka Breen link

11/14/2014 12:06:32 am

Tina, this made me very happy. Hard work really pays, and what a great thing for the whole family!

Barbara Bockman link

11/14/2014 09:16:00 am

It's great that your children and husband were able to join you in this project, Tina. It sounds more like fun than work.

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