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
Category: Inspiration
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
Just Keep Swimming
By Jen Malone As a writer, I’m always searching for inspiration (read: procrastinating), but I especially love stories of perseverance because, as anyone who dreams
Now the Real Work Begins
By Paul Czajak Today is going to be a short post because quite frankly I forgot I was supposed to post today. It has been
Critique / Taekwondo Connection
OOF! A big foam bat whacks my left side—hard. “Great job defending your right!” my partner shouts encouragingly. Then she shoves me to the floor.
New England Authors’ Expo
It was awhile back when another author, formerly in my local critique group, sent out e-mail about sharing a table at the New England Authors’
A Visit to the Curious Garden: Inspiration for Our Craft
By Paul Czajak Early this summer I got the chance to visit the High Line in New York City. What’s the High Line you ask?
Writing/Yoga Connection
I stretch my heels toward the mat, feeling my strength in downward dog, when my thoughts kick in. How could yoga and writing both be
Are Distractions Derailing Your Writi– Wait, Did I Pick Up Milk at the Store?
By Heather Fenton I figured for my first blog post, I would pen something extremely helpful for my fellow writers – How to Write without
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