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Author: Alison Potoma
Alison Potoma writes quirky sci fi, fantasy and lgbtq+ books for readers of all ages. She is a middle school art teacher and drama director, amateur gardener and card game enthusiast. Alison lives in Derry, NH with her wife, son, and husky dog Koda.
What Kids Can Teach Us About Writing for Kids
The past few months I have been revisiting a musical that I wrote about ten years ago, Jack and the Beanstalk, the Musical. I am
Getting Back Into the Swing of Things
I have a confession to make. I haven’t written anything new in six months. My hiatus started after writing 12,000 words of a new novel,
Need a Word Count Tracker?
I participated in NaNoWriMo this year, knowing full well that I was not going to make the 50,000 word goal. I write on average, according
Clean up your writing with the Hemingway App
I am always looking for new and exciting tools to help with my writing. While editing my latest novel I came across the Hemingway Editor.
Book Review: That Inevitable Victorian Thing by E.K. Johnson YA
That Inevitable Victorian Thing, a YA novel by E.K. Johnson is delightfully historically mind-bending. The premise: What if Queen Victoria I persevered and grew the British
But… What Is Your Story About?
Guest Post by Rebecca Crockett A few months ago I had an incredible opportunity to discuss my work with a high-level editor at a well-known
Book Reviews: YA SciFi Fantasy and More
Last month, I took a break from writing, and decided to use my time to read instead. I dug out my library card, and headed
Describing Characters
I recently started revising my YA science fiction novel. I have very vivid pictures of each character in my head. When my critique partner read
Inspiration for Writers from Action Painters
As an art teacher, I find a lot of inspiration for my work comes from my students, and their experiences in class. My self-published chapter
Conferences in your Pajamas
In my travels over the interwebs, I came across The Manuscript Academy, a website partnered with Manuscript Wish List, that provides classes and conferences that
So you want to write Flash Fiction?
In the spirit of Flash Fiction, this post will be 500 words or less. The previous words count. So do these. You get the idea.
Thoughts for Writers from a 24 Hour Play Festival
Last month, I participated in a 24 Hour Play Festival as a playwright. Essentially, I was locked in a theatre with a group of writers
Word Counts from the NYT Best Sellers’ List
The story of the word count I imagine most resembles the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The aspiring writer steps into a publishing house,
WRITERS' RUMPUS 