Recently I’ve realized that I’ve done almost nothing for children’s writers. This makes less than no sense, because in my opinion, children’s authors are super heroes. You… Read more “listening to children”
Month: March 2015
Secondary Characters, Learn to Love Them
If you’ve never questioned my sanity, you might be after reading that title. But I bet that I can say four names that will change your mind;… Read more “Secondary Characters, Learn to Love Them”
Writing Prompt Saturday- List character traits
So, I’ve got a thing about lists. I really like making them, and reading them. List the 20 best movies in the last fifty years, worst songs… Read more “Writing Prompt Saturday- List character traits”
Market- Highlights for Kids
I don’t do a lot of children’s fiction on this site, which I consider a glaring omission on my part. Especially this particular market. It’s popular, high… Read more “Market- Highlights for Kids”
Check This Out- By Regina
Regina calls our brand of business people creativeprenuers. Pretty sure she made that word up, and it is awesome.
The Writing Life- Reading to Learn
There is a ton of things that go into being a good writer, as we’ve discussed here. You’re not just writing, or just editing, or just revising.… Read more “The Writing Life- Reading to Learn”
This April in Blogging U.: The Return of Writing 101!
Originally posted on The WordPress.com Blog:
This April, we’ll be offering Writing 101: Building a Blogging Habit. Writing 101 is a write-every-day challenge designed to help you create…
Idiosyncracies, how to use them and why your character needs them
This is an often overlooked and sometimes misunderstood part of creating a character. Too often we talk about a characters strengths, weaknesses, likes, dislikes, favorite brand of… Read more “Idiosyncracies, how to use them and why your character needs them”
Writing Prompt Saturday- Write An Abecedarian Poem
This post contains an affiliate link at the bottom For those of us who have little ones, this is a poetry form that you can share with… Read more “Writing Prompt Saturday- Write An Abecedarian Poem”
Markets- Wergle Flomp Humor poetry contest
I really do love poetry in all forms. My love affair started when I was a little girl in the most irreverent of ways, with Shel Silverstein. … Read more “Markets- Wergle Flomp Humor poetry contest”