By Carol Ekster When I first started writing twelve years ago I was naïve and uninformed about the publishing industry. I thought I knew about
Category: Inspiration
Finding Time to Write: Part 3
Part 3: The Writer’s Retreat If you’ve followed this series, you may have noticed a progression in quantities of time: Part 1, Writing While Waiting,
What Shape Is That Story?
While reading John Green’s Looking for Alaska recently, I was surprised by the shape of the story. It reminded me of other authors who have
Back to School, Back to Work!
By Carrie Charley Brown You’ve taken the first day of school pictures, posted them on Facebook, and sent the kids back to school, backpacks and
A Song for Dr. Seuss
By Diana Zipeto Dr. Seuss (sung to the tune of Neil Young’s “Old Man“) by Diana Zipeto Dr. Seuss, when I look at your life I
Building a Writers’ Community, or The Universe Has Bigger Plans for You
Guest Post by Heather Kelly At the start, I thought that writing was a solitary pursuit. I couldn’t have been more wrong. 🙂 Years ago,
5 Places Writers Can Find Inspiration
I have been a bit busy this summer, traveling and purchasing a new house, and have not been able to write as much as I’d
Addressing Doubt
Guest Post by Nancy Goulet It nags at me. Taunts. Like that unraveled thread at the edge of my sweater tempting me to tug, tug,
Continuing our Blogiversary at Writers’ Rumpus
by Carol Gordon Ekster In June, Writers’ Rumpus celebrated its first blogiversary. I’m continuing the celebration in this post, making it last the entire summer!
Does Your Book Have “It”?
By Paul Czajak Just recently I was interviewed by the Boston Herald about my series Monster&Me. Specifically Monster Needs A Costume, since it will be
Battling Resistance in Illustration
By Diana Zipeto At an art school critique many years ago, my figure drawing teacher told me, “Your drawings have improved, but you still need
Meet the talented author/illustrator, Sarah Brannen!
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Can you tell us a little about your journey of becoming an author/illustrator? SARAH BRANNEN: I always knew I was going to
How PLAY can help your WORK
The company I work for, Six Red Marbles, develops technology-based educational materials for use in schools and other settings. Six Red Marbles has six core
Audiobook Review: Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan
Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan Ballantine Books, January 2014, 496 pages Adult Historical Fiction about the author of Treasure Island and
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