Writers Read Children’s’ Books by Jonathan Fenske
Writers, can you remember falling in love with picture books? I do. I have distinct memories of wanting to crawl into the scenes of some... Read More
Size Surprise!: Digital Publishing and Ereaders Make Story Size Meaningless by Elizabeth Cole
Today’s guest blog post by romance author Elizabeth Cole takes a look at how digital publishing may change the length of our books. Read on... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: Myth Making by Rochelle Melander
Last summer, when our family visited Shelburne Museum in Vermont, we took in Elizabeth Berdann’s exhibit Deep End. In her miniature portraits, she portrayed “humans as... Read More
Connect and Write More by Rochelle Melander
Writing can be like folding a banquet-sized tablecloth; you can do it yourself, but it’s a lot easier when you can find somebody to help. —Ted... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: The Facebook Profile by Rochelle Melander
Last summer, I had the opportunity to teach writing at the Milwaukee Art Museum. As we worked with students in developing characters, we asked them... Read More
How to Focus on a Task and Write More by Rochelle Melander
Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days. —Zig Ziglar According to psychiatrist Edward M. Hallowell, our... Read More
Five Writing Tips Inspired by Jane Austen by Jane Nardin
I’m delighted to welcome author and professor Jane Nardin to the blog who has brilliant advice for us from Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice.... Read More
Wednesday Writing Prompt: Winter Haiku by Rochelle Melander
I struggle to be present. When I’m exercising, I plan my writing time. When I’m writing, I worry about what’s lurking in my email. When... Read More
Tame the Frenzy and Write More by Rochelle Melander
It’s nervous work. The state you need to write in is the state that others are paying large sums to get rid of. — Shirley... Read More
In Depth Interview: Chuck Galey, Picture Book Author and Illustrator
Today I’m delighted to offer you an interview with Chuck Galey, author and illustrator of many picture books. Enjoy! You’ve been in the children’s book... Read More