Even if you don’t have as much BIC time or that laser focus, there are still many valuable ways to be productive during these summer months.
Category: Writing – Tools, Tips & Resources
World Building Part 2: Cultures
One of my favorite world building tips comes from Victoria Schwab. In her “On Worldbuilding” video she says that as an author, we are only
But… What Is Your Story About?
Guest Post by Rebecca Crockett A few months ago I had an incredible opportunity to discuss my work with a high-level editor at a well-known
Sarah Lynne Reul Picks Up a Pencil
(Note: this is a re-blog of a guest post that originally appeared on The Late Bloomer’s Book Blog. Coordinated by reading teacher Gigi McAllister, the blog who
World Building: The World Itself
Fantasy is one of my favorite genres. I love to escape our world for a moment and believe in the fantastical. However, my belief is
Nine Reasons Your Children’s Librarian Should be Your Hero
On February 14th Diana Haneski, the library media specialist at Margery Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, saved the lives of fifty students and
Meet Laura Sassi, talented #kidlit author, plus #giveaway
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: In this wonderful #kidlit world, Laura Sassi stood out as a kind, supportive, and talented author. She’s a frequent visitor here at
Vexing Vocabulary Part TWO
Welcome to Part TWO of Vexing Vocabulary. Part ONE covered ME, MYSELF, & I, LESS/FEWER, YOUR/YOU’RE, ITS/IT’S, EFFECT/AFFECT, and TOWARD/TOWARDS. If you’d like TO read
How NOT to Format Your Manuscript
In my day job as an editor in educational publishing, the formatting of a sample manuscript can determine whether I hire a freelance writer or
Vexing Vocabulary Part 1
As an ELA/SAT tutor and member of multiple kidlit writing groups, I’ve noticed certain words cause more vexation than others. Worry no more! My goal
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
Not Giving Up on Readers Who Struggle!
My first thought after reading an article in the SCBWI Winter 2018 newsletter about accommodations for dyslexic readers was that this significant problem seemed easy
Finding the Time to Write
Unless you are one of the lucky few who have made writing their full time job, you either spend all day at work or all
Creative Procrastination
When faced with a new project that I’m not sure how to approach, often my first instinct is total avoidance. All of a sudden, the
