By Liz LeSavoy A good opening line is like a bite of chocolate. It immediately hits the pleasure centers of your brain and makes you
Category: Writing
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
You Know You’re Done When You’re Half Undone
By Paul Czajak This is going to sound contradictory, but when it comes to writing a picture book, your book isn’t finished until it’s incomplete.
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
3 Ways to Hook your Reader with Your Very First Line
By Kirsti Call My favorite mug features first lines of classic books. I am an invisible man. Marley was dead to begin with. It
How To Help An Author (Beyond Buying the Book): Part Two
By Jen Malone Most of us writer types could probably find a way to live on books alone, but sadly, the kids need new soccer
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