I received an Advanced Reader Copy of the U.S. edition in return for an honest review. Thirteen-year-old Elliot lives in constant fear of everything. Some
Author: Marianne Knowles
Marianne Knowles writes picture books, chapter books, and YA, runs an SCBWI critique group, and serves as co-admin for the group blog Writers' Rumpus. By day, she works for the Museum of Science in Boston. An owl once came down her chimney, but it did not bring a Hogwarts admission letter. Marianne is represented by Emily Mitchell of Wernick & Pratt Literary.
How NOT to Format Your Manuscript
In my day job as an editor in educational publishing, the formatting of a sample manuscript can determine whether I hire a freelance writer or
Listen Like You’re Behind a One-Way Mirror
Or, Why you shouldn’t talk during your own critiques Have you ever been part of a focus group? Eight to twelve participants are ushered into
…and then I read THE 100
I’m a stickler for getting things right. Scientific or historical inaccuracies REALLY BOTHER me. On the outside I’m polite and forgiving, but inside? I rail
You Will Always Be Creative
This post really resonates with me this month, so I’m sharing it again. Recently, an old friend wrote to say that he feared his days
Book Review: BIG MAGIC: Creative Living Beyond Fear
I didn’t expect to read about being creative over my holiday vacation week. I expected to BE creative, to do some writing during a family
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