When I first got into this industry, I didn’t even realize that author/illustrator school visits were a thing! I had so much to learn about
Category: Writing – Workshops, Events & Courses
When is it Time for Rhyme?
by Alli Brydon April is just around the corner, and it’s National Poetry Month! In honor of good ol’ verse, I wanted to talk about
Conferences You Must Attend
As writers, we’re always looking for ways to better our craft. No one, no matter how successful, knows everything. One of the great things about
Priceless Perspectives
What one professional hails as genius, another may label as slight. I’m challenging you to gather perspectives.
Encore, Encore! (A recap of NESCBWI Encore 2017)
As you might remember, I absolutely love the Spring conference run by the New England chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators
Going the Distance
Have you ever felt like you’re writing in circles? Have you ever felt like you’re writing in circles? Have you ever felt like you’re writing
So you want to write Flash Fiction?
In the spirit of Flash Fiction, this post will be 500 words or less. The previous words count. So do these. You get the idea.
Top 3 Things I Learned at the NESCBWI Conference
1. Get started! Incredible author/illustrator, Melissa Sweet said: “We don’t have to know what we’re going to make, we just have to get started.”
Me? A Mentor for Writing with the Stars?
Ever since my first SCBWI conference I have touted the importance of attending these functions to every writer who asks me how to get published.
ReFoReMo 2017 Presenters Revealed
Reading for Research 2017 Challege!
The Making-Of the NESCBWI17 Logo
Last summer, I was honored to be selected as the illustrator for the NESCBWI17 logo. The logo is used as a Facebook header, profile icon and general
So You Didn’t Win #NaNoWriMo
With end of November last week, many people in the writing community struggled with finishing their 50K word goal for NaNoWriMo. If you were one
Odyssey Online Writing Courses: Intense Focus, Great Results
Last winter my novel got wrung out, taken apart, and put back together. It was praised and constructively critiqued by classmates from nearby towns and
YA’LL FEST Recap
If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that. -Stephen King Stephen King is right.
