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April 13, 2020
Three Things to Do When Working on a Rewrite
Monday, I got the comments from two of my editors and a content consultant on an ongoing project. My biggest realization so far? I touch my face constantly while I’m thinking. Con-stant-ly. And it isn’t like the comment are horrible. A month ago I wouldn’t have noticed this but now I do. Ah, well. It […]
What Was the Best Seller the Year You Were Born?
Last week, I got so excited when I saw the BookBub Feature, the Best Selling Book the Year You were Born. What book would it be? Something by Michum? Wouk? Uris? The list started with 1920. As I scrolled down to my year, I noticed an interesting combination of books and author I know, even […]
April 9, 2020
How to Use Your Three Act Structure to Write Your Synopsis
As I work on my mystery, I’ve realized that at some point I will have to write a synopsis. In all reality, while I don’t love writing a synopsis, it isn’t the worst thing every and it just got easier. Last week, I read this post on using your story beats to create a 1 […]
April 8, 2020
Four Things to Do When . . . Life
I’ve got a deadline tomorrow. And I’m doing a video interview. Is this why the universe decided to play a practical joke on me? That is about 75% of what was on one shelf in our pantry. I was scavenging for a “hot veg” when I picked up a can of . . . chilis? […]
April 7, 2020
4 Tips for Writing Funny
I wish I could remember where I heard about Fortunately, The Milk by Neil Gaiman. But I can’t. Someone, somewhere must have recommended it. Fortunately, the book was in my hands when the library closed. I read it in one sitting. It isn’t a long book but it was just what the doctor ordered, silly and […]
April 6, 2020
3 Ways to Celebrate: April is National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month. WAIT! I get it. We aren’t all poets. But even if you aren’t a poet it is important to learn about poetry. Not only do poets play with words but they also pack a lot of meaning into their writing. This is somethign that you can use no matter what […]
April 5, 2020
Four Reasons You Should Be a Reading Writer
The other day my husband looked at the overflowing library bag. “Just how much do you have ready to go back to the library?” I wasn’t sure show I got out the yardstick and stacked picture books, graphic novels, novels and an audio book. The answer is 13.5 inches of library material ready to return. […]
April 2, 2020
The Right Way to Improve on a Comp Title
Last week, I finished Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park. Such a good book! If you aren’t familiar with it, it is the story of Hanna, a teen who moves to LaForge in the Dakota Territories with her father in 1880. More than anything, Hanna wants to go to school but now that her mother is dead […]
April 1, 2020
3 Reasons You Should Tune into Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
The Kennedy Center and Mo Willems have created a series of YouTube videos to inspire young book lovers. Check out the YouTube channel Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems. I’ve only watched the first one (see above) so far, and it was a lot of fun. Willems starts out by encouraging his young viewers in joining […]
March 31, 2020
Four Reasons You Want to Be a Member of SCBWI
Do you write or illustrate for children? Then you really should belong to the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Here are four reasons why. They are here to support industry professionals. Take advantage of their events and you will learn a lot about the industry. Sure you can learn some of it […]
