I feel it is not an exaggeration to say that many writers are what you would call introverts. The first time I went to my critique
Category: Inspiration
Ish, A Fantastic Picture Book
By Carol Ekster I read everything I can about children’s books – the SCBWI Bulletin, Children’s Writers Magazine, kidlit blogs, Publisher’s Weekly, etc., so I
Illustration Friday — A portfolio-building tool!
By Diana Zipeto Participating in the Illustration Friday website challenge has been instrumental in helping me build my children’s illustration portfolio. Each Friday, the site
Pinterest for authors and illustrators? You bet!
By Carol Ekster As authors, we want to spend much of our time writing. But writing work is no longer just creating clever plots and
Writing Space: Shabby without the Chic
Wendy Van Camp over at No Wasted Ink runs a series about Writing Spaces. Each post showcases a catalog-perfect photo of a stylish room or
Writing on Vacation
I am sitting in a busy ski lodge on Attitash Mountain in New Hampshire. The White Mountains are a beautiful place to visit for February
Declaring my love for writing on this Valentine’s Day
By Carol Ekster When I taught elementary school, Valentine’s Day meant envelopes overflowing with cards, a party complete with treats and games, and very excited
26 Letters, Infinite Possibilities
By Joyce Audy Zarins Writing is an amazing abstract art. By arranging a small set of symbols in unique ways, writers convey ideas to the
Advice for writers from Madeleine L’Engle
By Kirsti Call A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle is one of my all-time favorites. I remember reading the book when I was eight
Meet talented illustrator, Hazel Mitchell!
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I met Hazel Mitchell at the Kindling Words writers’ retreat. What you cannot tell from this interview is that she has the
Author Interview: Jane Kohuth
Jane Kohuth sent me her newest book, Anne Frank’s Chestnut Tree, to look at, and in checking out her web site I found out we
Unblocking Writer’s Block
By Liz LeSavoy Everyone gets writer’s block. At least that’s what I tell myself every time I find myself staring at my computer, my hands
Let the Marketing Begin
Oh, how children’s authors in critique groups pray to get published someday! It’s true, just ask them. Hopefully, all of us can find the joy
Advice from a Book Fair…Write Your Story!
By Paul Czajak A few weeks ago I was invited to my first book signing for my Halloween-themed picture book, Monster Needs a Costume, at
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