In my travels over the interwebs, I came across The Manuscript Academy, a website partnered with Manuscript Wish List, that provides classes and conferences that
Category: Writing – Tools, Tips & Resources
Finding Your Voice
By Dana Nuenighoff To write a good book, you need a killer plot with no plot holes, a vivid setting, and characters that stay with
#PicturesMeanBusiness
By Sarah Lynne Reul Have you ever come across a picture book and found it difficult to determine who created the illustrations? Most of the
Interview with talented #kidlit author, Laya Steinberg
CAROL GORDON EKSTER: Laya, what led you to become a writer for children? LAYA STEINBERG: The one-word answer: children. Mine. I know, that’s two words. Probably
Listen Like You’re Behind a One-Way Mirror
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
A Guide to the Writing World
By Dana Nuenighoff Like every industry, the publishing industry has a set of rules. Rules which both publishers and agents expect authors to follow. Many
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