Or, Why you shouldn’t talk during your own critiques Have you ever been part of a focus group? Eight to twelve participants are ushered into
Category: Writing
Cookin’ Up Traditions
A mentor text review of a picture book that encourages traditions! (And making yummy applesauce!)
The Heart of Picture Books
Guest post by Julie Hedlund I’ve been thinking a great deal about “layers” in picture books lately, for three reasons. The first is because I
Meet #kidlit blogger and debut author, Danielle Davis.
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: I found Danielle through her wonderful blog about picture books, “This Picture Book Life.” Her literary love is evident and I’ve been
…and then I read THE 100
I’m a stickler for getting things right. Scientific or historical inaccuracies REALLY BOTHER me. On the outside I’m polite and forgiving, but inside? I rail
The Art of Taking a Break
By Sarah Lynne Reul If there’s one piece of writing advice I’ve heard at every conference and in nearly every writer’s article, it’s some variation
WRITERS' RUMPUS 