Fantasy is one of my favorite genres. I love to escape our world for a moment and believe in the fantastical. However, my belief is
Category: Inspiration
Vexing Vocabulary Part 1
As an ELA/SAT tutor and member of multiple kidlit writing groups, I’ve noticed certain words cause more vexation than others. Worry no more! My goal
Interview with Kim Harrington, YA and MG #kidlit author
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Kim Harrington, a fan of Writers’ Rumpus, is an acclaimed author with Scholastic, Penguin, and Sterling Childrens Books. I interviewed her below.
Not Giving Up on Readers Who Struggle!
My first thought after reading an article in the SCBWI Winter 2018 newsletter about accommodations for dyslexic readers was that this significant problem seemed easy
Don’t Forget to Read!
My favorite way to start each day is in my favorite chair with a book, giant mug of coffee, and boxer at my feet (or
Creative Procrastination
When faced with a new project that I’m not sure how to approach, often my first instinct is total avoidance. All of a sudden, the
3 Ways to Improve Your Writing Life
“Almost every successful person begins with two beliefs: the future can be better than the present, and I have the power to make it so.” –David Brooks
Just One Change
Guest post by Heidi Fiedler As an editor who’s also a writer, I am keenly aware of how overwhelming it can feel when you first
30 Ready-Made Writing Resolutions
Attention procrastinators! Do you still need to make some New Year’s resolutions about your writing or illustrating? If so, you’re in luck! Here is a
Telescoping in: Turtles All The Way Down by John Green
The Fault in Our Stars, Will Grayson, Will Grayson, Paper Towns, and Looking for Alaska are radiant novels by John Green. His newest YA, Turtles
Before We Close the Book on 2017…
Sing to the tune of “My Favorite Things” by Rodgers and Hammerstein: Snowflakes on noses and text-able mittens Antlers on doggies and bells on soft
Writing and Real Estate
Writing is very much like real estate.
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
Encore, Encore! (A recap of NESCBWI Encore 2017)
As you might remember, I absolutely love the Spring conference run by the New England chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators
