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Category: Writing
Finding the Beats: Plotting for Pantsers
By Dana Nuenighoff Do you ever get a book idea in your head but don’t know where it’s going? Do you find that you have
GIRLS OF PAPER AND FIRE by Natasha Ngan
I recommend GIRLS OF PAPER AND FIRE not only as a compelling, gorgeously written YA novel, but also as an exceptional world building mentor text.
Making the Modern Spooky Middle Grade Novel: An Interview with author Josh Roberts
As Halloween approaches, author Josh Roberts talks with us about what makes for a great spooky middle grade novel.
Inspirational #Kidlit Author Interview with Dawn Babb Prochovnic
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Dawn, it is so lovely that you are a Writers’ Rumpus reader and reached out about your new books. You are such
Support Greta’s message: Write now
When sixteen-year-old Greta Thunberg says to adults, “Our house is on fire,” and “Our lives are in your hands,” we must listen. And act. How?
How I Found The Unexpected Story Behind Ho’onani: Hula Warrior
GUEST POST by Heather Gale Do you love reading how authors find their idea? I sure do, for inspiration and the gentle reminder that ideas
How to Punctuate Dialogue Tags
Whenever, however, and wherever you choose to insert dialogue tags, it helps to know the punctuation rules!
Pitch Wars–Boost My Bio
By Dana Nuenighoff The summer is drawing to a close, beach days are limited, school buses are starting up, but with the start of fall
8 Books That Broke the Rules Brilliantly
Before you bend or break the rules of writing for children, the generally accepted strategy is to learn the established rules first. But however these authors and illustrators dreamed up these groundbreaking book ideas, they executed them brilliantly.
Throw Away Your Writing To-Do List
Are you overwhelmed with your writing TO-DO list? Do you feel like there’s more to do that you can do? Sadly, this is something that
Interview with #kidlit author, Tina Cho
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I “met” Tina Cho through social media. Someone connected us on Instagram when I posted a page from my YOU KNOW WHAT?
World of Books #11: Barcelona
Sunday night we returned from a two-week trip along the Pyrenees Mountains in France, Andorra, and Spain and while in Barcelona, I purchased a remarkable
Balancing Writing With Life
By Dana Nuenighoff A friend once told me that if she didn’t have to write, if there weren’t stories building themselves in her head constantly,
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