What’s in a Character’s Name? Part 1 focused on the etymology and origins of names. In Part 2, let’s consider 5 things to think about
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Want to Write for Kids? Join SCBWI!
By Carol Ekster When I first started writing twelve years ago I was naïve and uninformed about the publishing industry. I thought I knew about
Finding Time to Write: Part 3
Part 3: The Writer’s Retreat If you’ve followed this series, you may have noticed a progression in quantities of time: Part 1, Writing While Waiting,
World-Building Errors, as Illustrated by Divergent
By Almitra Clay Even if you haven’t read it or seen the movie, chances are you are aware of Veronica Roth’s Divergent. In the first
What’s in a Character’s Name? Part 1
The etymology of names is something that has always interested me. When I was in high school, writing plays, I went to the local book
Back to School, Back to Work!
By Carrie Charley Brown You’ve taken the first day of school pictures, posted them on Facebook, and sent the kids back to school, backpacks and
Finding Time to Write: Part 2
Part 2: Hiding Out Even when you’ve been bitten by the writing bug and have no issues with coming up with ideas or wrestling with
Interview of Dr. Mira Reisberg, Phenomenal Teacher and Mentor
Dr. Mira Reisberg is a font of knowledge. Her passion for children’s literature and children’s book writers is obvious in everything that she does. I’ve
Interview of Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, Talented Writer and Teacher
By Kirsti Call I first met Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen at the NESCBWI conference where she taught a picture book workshop with energy and humor. I was
Finding Time to Write: Part 1
Part 1: Writing While Waiting Making time to write is a familiar challenge. But a few months ago when I took a new job the
How PLAY can help your WORK
The company I work for, Six Red Marbles, develops technology-based educational materials for use in schools and other settings. Six Red Marbles has six core
Kidlit 411 Interview with Elaine Kiely Kearns and Sylvia Liu
By Kirsti Call Kidlit411 is exactly what it sounds like; a high quality site with all the information you would ever want as a kidlit
Do you want to write children’s books? Get ready to wait!
By Carol Gordon Ekster I did a blog hop awhile back and the talented Sarah Albee was one of the authors I interviewed. I remember
3 things I learned at NESCBWI14
NESCBWI’s spring conference earlier this month crackled with creativity. It was almost palpable, a beating heart infusing life’s blood into every writer and illustrator at
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