If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that. -Stephen King By Dana Nuenighoff Stephen
Category: Writing
Perseverance
By Kristine Carlson Asselin Perseverance. It might be my favorite word. I’ve blogged about it before, here (talking about querying) and here (talking about rejection).
3 Ways Reading Improves Your Writing
I visit the library every day, dropping off a stack of well read books and replacing it with a stack of books I can’t wait to
Hone Your Craft
By Dianna Sanchez I participated in the Arlington (Massachusetts) Book Festival last weekend, one of three on a panel discussing revision, and the moderator popped
Book People Bonding
This is a story about book people, a table, and some croc-a-mole. Once upon a time Ron McCutchan, then Art Director for Cricket Magazine, had
How to Research Comps Using AR BookFinder
You’ve done it! You’ve written a children’s book, or maybe a young adult. Congratulations. But before you start to pitch or query your finished manuscript,
Finding Your Views
By Dana Nuenighoff A few days ago, I watched an interview with Emma Watson and Lin-Manuel Miranda from back in March. If you are unfamiliar
Establishing a Writing Routine
The school year has started. Long gone are those endless days of summer where thousands of words flow out of me at my leisure. Being
In Memoriam: Liz LeSavoy
Writers’ Rumpus has lost one of our own. I was surprised to discover, when I looked back through our writing group’s attendance lists, that Liz
Hazel Mitchell’s debut as author/illustrator with the picture book, TOBY
Carol Gordon Ekster: I had the good fortune of highlighting Hazel Mitchell’s illustrative talents in another interview here at Writers’ Rumpus a few years ago.
How to Support the Diverse Books Movement
By Dana Nuenighoff We Need Diverse Books. Four simple words. This movement is not a trend or a fad, but a way of life. Diversity
A Newborn Writer Hits the Books, Hits the Streets, and Lands in a Chair
By Wendy Leiserson It started with an idea and a passion. To write. To find readers. And to get paid. Six months ago I decided
5 Ways to Stay Motivated in Your Writing Journey
Motivation.
Motivational posters are often parodied (like the one with the kitty above). But without it you won’t get too far out of bed, or off the couch, or reach your writing goals.
Interview of Henry Herz, author of Mabel and the Queen of Dreams
Henry Herz writes picture books with his sons. I love how he works with his kids to create beautiful books. We especially adore one of
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