Writing for YA
Planning a Novel Series: Interview with YA Fantasy Author V. Romas Burton
V. Romas Burton is the author of two fantasy series, Heartmaker and The Legacy Chapters. Her latest release, Justified,…
March 27, 2024-
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Magazine, Freelance, and CopywritingFrom Consumption to Contribution: Libraries as Centers of the Circular Economy
There’s little doubt that excessive consumption is harming communities and the environment. For one, the manufacturing processes produce vast…
March 14, 2024 -
Kids LitEven A Chewable Board book Must Be Accurate
Research for 181 words? Research and back matter have never been more important. Reviewers and consumers have access to…
March 8, 2024 -
Writing for YA
Interview With YA Author Tabitha Caplinger
Tabitha Caplinger is the author of The Chronicle of the Three Trilogy, The Wolf Queen and, most recently, The…
February 28, 2024 -
Romancing Your Story, Writing RomanceA Rose By Any Other Name (Authenticating Details)
Once upon a time, when I was new to fiction writing, I brought a chapter to my weekly workshop/critique…
February 23, 2024 -
History in the MakingJust Toast, Please Perfecting Breakfast Toast
Otto Frederick Rohwedder (1980-1960) and Charles Perkins Strite (1978-1956)—not exactly celebrities. Though, perhaps they should be. Their combined ingenuity…
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Magazine, Freelance, and Copywriting
Guarding Your Words: A Writer’s Guide to Intellectual Property Protection
As a writer, it’s always important to recognize your value. This isn’t just about appreciating your level of talent.…
February 14, 2024 -
Kids Lit
Reading or Reading Aloud?
Libraries buy quality books for all ages in the children’s department and hope to match the book with the…
February 8, 2024 -
Writing for YA
Tell Me Again, Why Do We do This Writing Thing?
My thoughts are still marinating on the past year. I’m ticking off half-done accomplishments and not-so-successful projects. This type…
January 27, 2024 -
Magazine, Freelance, and Copywriting
DIY Writing Sanctuaries: Converting Spaces into Inspiring Author Retreats
As a writer, you know that writing is both an art and a discipline. The best writers simply write…
January 26, 2024 -
Kids Lit
A Season for Something Else
One a scale of 1-10, parts of the year 2023 were a minus 6. We saw family, we traveled,…
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Uncategorized, Writing for YA
Interruption of Plans or Ordained Opportunity
It’s the end of December, and for me, that means it’s time to pull out a fresh, ginormous, old-fashioned…
December 27, 2023 -
Magazine, Freelance, and Copywriting
The Write Image: Crafting Your Author Brand Through Image and Packaging
As a writer, you probably didn’t give much thought to branding and marketing when you wrote your first book…
December 14, 2023 -
Kids Lit
Bring Back the BackList!
The press, the marketers, and the bookstores all clamoring for autographs and first-day Amazon rankings! Then “NEW” is over.…
December 8, 2023 -
Writing for YA
How to Avoid Writing a Contrived Plot
I’ve been working on a story, and was a bit concerned my ending felt contrived. In my critique group,…
November 27, 2023 -
Writing Romance
REALISTICALLY RELATABLE
Making your hero and heroine relatable is key to creating characters your readers will care about, will laugh with,…
November 23, 2023 -
History in the Making
Nancy Drew: Girl Detective
Searching for some fun details or a bit of drama to slip into your next fictional piece? Well, pull…
November 22, 2023 -
Mastering Middle GradeBeating Writer’s Block
It’s happened to all of us. The dreaded b l o c k. It’s the intersection of panic and…
November 16, 2023 -
Kids Lit
Help Me with My Book!
As more books are published in a variety of ways (traditional, self-pub, hybrid, assisted), a whole crop of people…
November 9, 2023 -
Writing for YA
Interview with Christy Finalist Sarah Watterson
Sara Watterson’s young adult novel, The Dreamer, was recently named as a Christy Award finalist for 2023. I thought…
October 27, 2023 -
Mastering Middle Grade
Pitch Perfect
You’ve worked hard to write your middle grade novel, and now you’re ready to sell it to a publisher.…
October 16, 2023 -
Magazine, Freelance, and Copywriting
Embracing Tech Advancements: Powering Freelancer Success in the Modern Landscape
Freelancing as a writer can be deeply rewarding. You’re getting paid to show off your wordsmithing skills and can…
October 14, 2023 -
Kids Lit
In 25 Words or Less…
“I was born as a small child…and did stuff.” My bio in nine words, but who’s counting? One piece…
October 9, 2023 -
Writing for YA
How and Why to Host Giveaways: Interview with Ya Author Callie Thomas
We all know marketing is a must. One of the tools authors can use to gain traction is hosting…
September 27, 2023 -
Magazine, Freelance, and Copywriting
Embracing Tech Advancements: Powering Freelancer Success in the Modern Landscape
Freelancing as a writer can be deeply rewarding. You’re getting paid to show off your wordsmithing skills and can…
September 14, 2023
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