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Building a Fiction Series
Getting a contract for single book is great. But how about signing deals for *multiple* books? Here’s to how get started creating fiction series, and multiply your writing success!
Critique Fear: How to Handle Negative Feedback
Have you ever received a critique on your work that pointed out substantial issues? Yikes, it usually feels quite painful, particularly when it pertains to a story or poem that you really poured your heart and soul into. You want to vanish into the floor like the Wicked Witch of the West does at […]
Persistence Pays Off for Middle Grade Author Erin Teagan
Erin Teagan, author of the middle grade novel The Friendship Experiment and the Luciana, 2018 Girl of the Year books for American Girl, talks about her writing process.
Author Brings Neurodiverse Characters to Middle Grade Fiction
Author Sally J. Pla talks about her two middle grade novels and upcoming picture book that feature neurodiverse characters.
35 Years a Writer, 35 Lessons Learned
She’s authored dozens of books. Now, as she celebrates her 35th year writing, Jane McBride offers her top 35 lessons learned. Enjoy some remarkable insight from a true professional.
Writing for Children & Teens: Simple Steps to Understand Your Readers
No matter the age of your reader, knowing your audience is key. Knowing their tastes, their needs, their wants, their expectations is vital in penning the kind of stories that will touch their hearts and minds. Jane Choate is here to give you some easy steps to truly understand your readers.
How to Write Dialogue That Flows
Writing dialogue seems like it should be easy and natural. In truth, it can be quite tricky. Here’s some great advice to make mastering the art of dialogue much easier.
Book Categories for Children from Picture Books to YA
Children’s book categories encompass children from birth through their teen years. Here’s how the age groups break down, and how each category is written.
Watch Your Tone!
Tone is one of the trickiest issues for many writers. In this piece, veteran author Jane McBride explains it all, simply and elegantly.
Grand Slam Debut for Picture Book Author Nancy Churnin
From theater critic to debut picture book author may seem a bit of a stretch, but Nancy Churnin hit one out of the park with her biography of a celebrated athlete whose passion and persistence kept him going in the face of resistance and rejection.
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