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
Category: Writing – Tools, Tips & Resources
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
By Dana Nuenighoff Unless you are one of the lucky few who have made writing their full time job, you either spend all day at
Creative Procrastination
By Sarah Lynne Reul When faced with a new project that I’m not sure how to approach, often my first instinct is total avoidance. All
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