What is a Sensitivity Reader and Why Would I Need One?
In today’s diverse publishing environment, getting everything right is vital. Here’s a modern solution – the Sensitivity Reader.
Teacher to Teacher Roundtable
A live discussion with educators who have become published children’s book authors. This is geared toward beginners and aspiring writers, with special emphasis on the best ways to get started as a writer for children and teens.
One Idea, Many Books. How to Plan a Children’s Book Series.
Getting a contract to create a children’s book series can jumpstart any writer’s career. Here’s the best way to get started on that exciting path.
22 Reasons Why Teachers Should Write Children’s Books
Teachers are uniquely qualified to write children’s and young adult books. Here’s why…..
How Middle Grade Author Ellie Sipila Turned a School Assignment into a Series
To say that Elizabeth “Ellie” Sipila is just a “writer” would be like labeling Emeril Lagasse as merely a “cook”. Like a master chef, Sipila wears many hats: debut author, small press publisher, book designer, freelance editor, and more (http://www.movetothewrite.com). Her debut novel Mark-Napped!, out this month from Pelican Publishing (the first in a […]
Crafting Scenes with Emotional Intensity
Have you ever fallen deeply into a story and emerged changed forever? There are probably moments in the text that stay with you, important scenes sprinkled through your memory. Those are moments infused with emotion. Here’s how you can add emotional intensity to your work.
Document Your Year with a Writing Portfolio
You’re on a journey to writing success. Here’s a nifty method of tracking your progress to keep you inspired, energized and motivated.
Kill Your Darlings – Editing Your Manuscript to Remove Overused Words & Phrases
We all have them. Our darlings, those words, phrases, or even chunks of description that we use over and over, often unknowingly. When editing a manuscript, the ability to kill our darlings is a vital skill. Here’s how to do it…..
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!
No More Fear. It’s Time to Finally Tap Your Writing Potential.
A published author of more than 50 books offers concrete steps to shed fear and reach your true potential.
