Narrative Arcs and Progressions
A narrative arc is a necessary part of fiction and is often a key component of nonfiction, Continue Reading
Picture Books: Trust the Writing Process
A friend and I are working on an idea for a picture book based on a true life event. The challenges Continue Reading
How Powerful are Your Words?
Yesterday, I went to a local elementary school to tutor, something I've recently started. My second Continue Reading
Are You at THAT Stage of Revision? Keep Writing!
Katherine Paterson wrote of her struggles in writing in her book, Gates of Excellence. She writes of Continue Reading
5 More Ways to Add Humor
I am deep in a revision where the request is for more humor, funnier situations--specifically, more Continue Reading
DECISIONS: What and How to Revise
The process of revising your novel or story is a series of decisions and understanding the decision Continue Reading
Feedback on a Works in Progress: When, How Often, How
When do you get feedback on a work-in-progress? Never, early, mid-project, as often as Continue Reading
Opening Lines of Bestsellers: Which would you buy?
Opening Lines: I’ve written before about the importance of opening lines and 12 options for Continue Reading
Should you Always Show-Don’t-Tell?
I recently had the privilege of listening to Sara Pennypacker, author of the Clementine series of Continue Reading
Make Readers Pay Attention
The kindergarten class in Room 9B was an odd class. The kindergarten class in 9B was odd. Which Continue Reading