A Dash of Trouble is the kind of book that makes you smile as you read. Eleven year old Leo is impetuous, mischievous, curious and
Category: Writing – Middle Grade & Young Adult
Describing Characters
I recently started revising my YA science fiction novel. I have very vivid pictures of each character in my head. When my critique partner read
Interview with Kim Harrington, YA and MG #kidlit author
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Kim Harrington, a fan of Writers’ Rumpus, is an acclaimed author with Scholastic, Penguin, and Sterling Childrens Books. I interviewed her below.
Interview with Author Mary Atkinson
I met Mary Atkinson at Encore. We talked about her books and her writing career and then she offered to send me her books so
How I Discovered Writing Middle Grade Isn’t Scary
By Amy Courage I love writing picture books. What’s not to love? They’re short, fun, and full of sweet, quirky characters that you can make
BELIEVE IN YOUR IDEA; TRUST YOUR PROCESS
GUEST POST BY WENDY ORR Wendy Orr is the author of many award-winning books, including Nim’s Island, Nim at Sea, Rescue on Nim’s Island, Raven’s
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