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Sue Bradford Edwards's Blog, page 80
September 26, 2022
Invisible: How to Characterize a Group
First my review of a most excellent middle grade graphic novel. The tag says it all – how can you be yourself when no one sees the real you? Think of this as a Latine Breakfast Club. Five students who need their service hours are assigned to work together in the cafeteria. Why? Because they … Continue reading Invisible: How to Characterize a Group →
September 25, 2022
3 Questions to Answer Before You Start Writing
I love it when I come across a piece of writing advice that goes beyond the genre that the speaker writes. Some time ago, I was watching a webinar on writing memoir led by Paul Bradley Carr. It wasn’t enough, in his opinion, to reach the end of the manuscript. He wanted the listeners to … Continue reading 3 Questions to Answer Before You Start Writing →
September 22, 2022
How to Create Witty Repartee
Whether you call it repartee, banter, or back and forth, witty dialogue is a great way to pull readers into your story. But wit is only going to go so far, and, if you want to keep your readers involved, this type of dialogue has be more than amusing. Here are three tips to make … Continue reading How to Create Witty Repartee →
September 21, 2022
Uniquely Universal: The Keys to a Winning Story
Write the story that only you can write. Make it your own. It should be as unique as you are. Got it? Good. Because we hear this advice frequently and this isn’t one I’m going to debunk. If your story isn’t unique, it is a carbon copy and publishers don’t want things that aren’t original. … Continue reading Uniquely Universal: The Keys to a Winning Story →
September 20, 2022
Unexpected Inspiration
What does a stainless steel tree have to do with writing and books? It is all about surprises and inspiration. We made a trip down to the St. Louis Art Museum last weekend because I wanted to see the exhibit on silks from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. I’ve recovered from a tendon issue and … Continue reading Unexpected Inspiration →
September 19, 2022
Banned Books Week and Soft Censorship
When a book isn’t banned outright, it can be tempted to heave a sigh of relief. At least people can still read it. Right? Maybe. For those of you who aren’t familiar with soft bans, this is when a school or a district doesn’t entirely remove a book. Instead, the book is removed from library … Continue reading Banned Books Week and Soft Censorship →
Banned Books Weed and Soft Censorship
When a book isn’t banned outright, it can be tempted to heave a sigh of relief. At least people can still read it. Right? Maybe. For those of you who aren’t familiar with soft bans, this is when a school or a district doesn’t entirely remove a book. Instead, the book is removed from library … Continue reading Banned Books Weed and Soft Censorship →
September 18, 2022
Book Tour for The House on Linden Way by Elizabeth Maria Naranjo
The book is a ghost story with elements of horror and Gothic suspense. I am taking part in the blog tour for The House on Linden Way by Elizabeth Maria Naranjo. As you can see from the blog tour banner (above) my post reviewing the book will go live on October 3rd. From the press … Continue reading Book Tour for The House on Linden Way by Elizabeth Maria Naranjo →
September 15, 2022
Why I Write These Books
Last week, my critique buddies and I were chatting about our work. One of them asked me about a specific project and I realized that it has been a while since I discussed this here. I work on a fairly wide range of nonfiction. The majority of my books, like the one picture above, are … Continue reading Why I Write These Books →
September 14, 2022
National Literacy Month
Did you know that September is National Literacy Month? When I saw that latest stat for adult literacy in the US, I was floored. In 2022, 79% of US adults are literate. That means that a shocking 21% are not. Of those who can read, 54% are literate to only a sixth grade level. And … Continue reading National Literacy Month →
