Theater Teacher Resources
I never know what to do when I am waiting for a friend using the bathroom, do you? Do you wait outside the bathroom or stand inside by the sinks and observe the cleaning procedures of other people washing their hands? You feel like the Hand Washing Police. Ugh.
Contact me at dhcbaldwin@gmail.com or Bumblingbea.com
Purchase my award winning book, Bumbling Bea at: https://www.amazon.com/Bumbling-Bea-Deborah-Baldwin/dp/1500390356/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473287714&sr=8-1&keywords=Bumbling+Bea
“My middle school Novel Writing Workshop enjoyed a presentation by Deborah Baldwin, author of Bumbling Bea. The students had read the book and had many questions for the author. One boy asked, “How did you know how to write such ‘with it’ dialogue?” Baldwin’s answer delighted the students! “Since I am a teacher, I just listen to you guys and then I know how a middle schooler talks!” The students were interested in how long it took her to write the book, how she decided on the title, the conflicts, and how she got it published. Baldwin’s lively presentation, her ability to connect with middle schoolers, and her invaluable tips for the class of would-be authors made for an unforgettable visit with a REAL author!”
Marilyn McQueen, Writing Instructor
If you’d like for me to present a book talk on Bumbling Bea for you, here is what you receive:
Recently, I adapted Bumbling Bea into a play version for middle school students. If you would like for me to present on play writing and how to adapt a book, this is a possibility as well.
Interested? Contact me at dhcbaldwin@gmail.com
One of the wonderful aspects of writing a book as an indie publisher is what you experience afterward.
Indie publishing is not without its share of challenges (reviews, especially), but who would have thought this would happen thirty two years ago, when Bumbling Bea’s plot came floating through my brain?
I had many days of worry about this idea. I thought I was probably the only person who thought her idea was a little cockamamie. I fretted it wasn’t interesting and kids wouldn’t want to read it. It’s been the complete opposite.
I’m very happy I was wrong.
Recently, a question was raised in a Facebook group of indie authors Yesterday, the Writing Fantasy students were given a copy of Bumbling Bea to read prior to my book talk with them. So wonderful to see kids walking down the hall carrying her. Ironically, I even had to ask one girl to put it away in my own class. Crazy!
To see my book in a student’s arms or distracting them in class is a fabulous sign my worries were for naught.
It gets better! Now my play version of Bumbling Bea is in the protectful arms of a middle school drama teacher who plans to produce it in the 2018-2019 school year. What?
When this occurs, Bumbling Bea and I will take a completely different adventure. We’ll have first hand experience in what works in the dialogue and action as the students dramatize it. I couldn’t be any more excited about this.
If you are thinking of writing a book, I encourage you to do so. You know what? There are hundreds of people who share my experiences, too! You should join some Facebook indie author groups. They are tremendous help on this journey and free advice from people in the trenches is where it’s at. 
Contact me at dhcbaldwin@gmail.com or BumblingBea.com
I’d love to hear from you.
