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Busting 3 Magical Writing Myths BLOG

Busting 3 Magical Writing Myths

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 30, 2024Leave a comment

Jan Fields busts three common writing myths and shares how you can be sure these myths don’t derail your writing career before it even has a chance to start.

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5 Ways Writers Can Prep for 2025 Goal Setting

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 26, 20242 Comments

Before we roll on to the new writing year, let’s harness our optimism for the blank slate before us and prepare for our 2025 Goal Setting just for writers.

Use Specific Language to Energize Nonfiction Writing BLOG

Use Specific Language to Energize Nonfiction Writing

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 19, 2024Leave a comment

Nonfiction writing doesn’t have to be boring. Learn to recognize generalities and replace them with specific, concrete language and vivid sensory details.

Writers Dealing with Constructive Criticism

4 Ways Writers Can Positively Deal with Constructive Criticism

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 19, 2024Leave a comment

Writers can be thin-skinned when it comes to getting feedback on their work. Let’s look at 4 ways to positively deal with constructive criticism!

Rejection and Reflection for Writers

Rejection and Reflection for Writers

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 12, 2024Leave a comment

Rejection is part of the territory when it comes to being a writer. Today we offer reflection for writers to help redirect your efforts after a rejection.

Holiday Writing for Childrens Writers

Happy Holiday Writing for Children’s Writers

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 5, 2024Leave a comment

Holiday time is here! Now is a great time for holiday writing. Today we look at writing and selling holiday stories and articles and the best time to sell them.

Article Leads that Hook the Reader BLOG

Grand Openings: Article Leads that Hook the Reader

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 3, 2024Leave a comment

The lead that opens an article often seems like the most challenging part to write but it can be done. Use these tips for article leads that hook the reader.

8 Ways to Improve Your Nonfiction Articles

8 Ways to Improve Your Nonfiction Articles

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueNovember 27, 2024Leave a comment

Publishers know that young people are hungry for good nonfiction. Let’s look at eight ways you can spruce up your nonfiction article writing.

10 Effective Article Endings

Riveting Resolutions: 10 Effective Article Endings

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueNovember 21, 2024Leave a comment

Writing an effective nonfiction article ending is one of the most overlooked aspects of writing. Leave your reader satisfied with these riveting resolutions!

Finding and Working with a Literary Agent BLOG

Finding and Working With a Literary Agent

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueNovember 19, 2024Leave a comment

Finding and securing a literary agent is just as difficult as it is to land a good publisher for your book. Susan Ludwig shows us the way in this post.

Bea Donaldson ICL Published Grad

Bea Donaldson

Published GradsBy Kelli PaniqueNovember 15, 2024Leave a comment

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10 Engaging Article Openings

Learn from Success: 10 Engaging Article Openings

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueNovember 14, 2024Leave a comment

One of the best ways to learn what makes an engaging article opening is to study published nonfiction pieces and to see what made them successful. Let’s do it!

The Surprising Benefits of Writing a Nonfiction Article

The Surprising Benefits of Writing a Nonfiction Article

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueNovember 8, 2024Leave a comment

Writing a nonfiction article isn’t easy. However, it may be easier and quicker than writing and selling a picture book and the benefits may surprise you!

Writing a Book Proposal BLOG

What Writers Need to Know About Writing a Book Proposal

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueNovember 5, 2024Leave a comment

When writing nonfiction, editors generally want to see a book proposal before the book is finished. Here’s what you need to know about writing a book proposal.

Submissions Failure

Dealing with Submissions Failure

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueOctober 31, 2024Leave a comment

Sometimes submissions don’t pay off. Some ideas don’t work like you intend and sometimes they are outright rejected. Here’s how to deal with submission failure.

4 Tips for Deciding What You Want in an Agent

4 Tips for Deciding What You Want in an Agent

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueOctober 24, 2024Leave a comment

While agents perform similar functions, not all agents function the same. Here’s what to consider when looking for an agent who’s right for you.

Do You Need an Agent or a Publisher for Your Manuscript BLOG

Do You Need an Agent or a Publisher for Your Manuscript?

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueOctober 22, 20242 Comments

You finished your manuscript. Hooray! Now what? Instructor Susan Ludwig guides us through whether you should look for an agent or a publisher for your work.

The First Steps in Contacting Agents

The First Steps in Contacting Agents

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueOctober 17, 2024Leave a comment

You’ve written a book and now you want a literary agent. Now, the research begins. Get tips for finding the right agent for your work and avoiding scammers.

How to Indie Publish Part 2 BLOG

How to Indie Publish: Part 2

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueOctober 15, 2024Leave a comment

Indie publishing is a broad topic with many nuances. In part 2, Kristin Dawson gives insights on finding an editor, beta readers, and more! Let’s go!

4 Book Proposal Pitfalls

4 Book Proposal Pitfalls

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueOctober 10, 2024Leave a comment

Creating a fiction or nonfiction book proposal can seem daunting. Let’s look at what editors and agents want from a proposal and 4 things NOT want to do.

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