writing tips – WRITERS' RUMPUS

Shape Your Story, Part One: Summon the Primary Teacher in Yourself

July 31, 2018 Carrie Charley Brown

The school year is upon us, folks! As some of us gear up to get our kids ready again, let’s sharpen our structure skills with

Meet Laura Sassi, talented #kidlit author, plus #giveaway

April 3, 2018 Carol Gordon Ekster

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

Going the Distance

November 10, 2017 Carrie Charley Brown

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

Listen Like You’re Behind a One-Way Mirror

September 5, 2017 Marianne Knowles

Or, Why you shouldn’t talk during your own critiques An encore post from 2014. Have you ever been part of a focus group? Eight to

When To Put Down Your Manuscript

April 25, 2017 Dana Nuenighoff

This past weekend, I had the privilege of attending the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators New England regional conference (NESCBWI) While there, I

Come Over to the Dark Side: Scrivener

March 28, 2017 Dana Nuenighoff

I write fantasy adventures, but I’m not adventurous when it comes to writing tools. I’ve always been a Microsoft Word person. And even with Word,

Want to Know Your Characters? Try a Character Sketch.

January 24, 2017 Dana Nuenighoff

One of the hardest aspects of writing a novel, a good novel, is creating characters that are relatable. Whether you’re writing a 300 word picture

3 Ways to Keep Writing Resolutions

January 17, 2017 kirsticall

I’ve written resolutions on New Year’s Day faithfully since I was 8 year old. And somehow writing resolutions have almost always appeared. Some years I needed the writing resolutions more than others. Until I got married, I hardly needed them…I have 65 filled journals to prove my writing was free and unfettered!