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Writers and the Coming of AI

Writers and the Coming of “A.I.”

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueApril 11, 20242 Comments

Today, we discuss writers and A.I. This is an ever-evolving topic where the ins and outs change quickly, but here are things to know about A.I. in early 2024.

Less Filtering = More Show Don’t Tell

Less Filtering = More “Show, Don’t Tell”

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueApril 2, 20242 Comments

When writing fiction, we want to reduce the distance between reader and story. One good way “show, don’t tell” is to eliminate filter words.

5 Tips for Giving Useful Feedback to Writers

5 Tips for Giving Useful Feedback to Writers

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMarch 28, 20242 Comments

Not only does giving feedback help the writer who receives the feedback, it helps you as well. Let’s think about what makes good feedback and how to give it.

Writing Feedback Casting Off Unhelpful Expectations

Writing Feedback: Casting Off Unhelpful Expectations

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

Preparing yourself to receive writing feedback is the best way to ensure you’ll improve. Let’s look at ways we sabotage our growth with unhelpful expectations.

Revision Why Writers need Objective Feedback

Revision: Why Writers Need Objective Feedback

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

If you want to be published, objective feedback is essential for your revisions. Instructor Sue Ford shares different types of feedback to improve your writing.

Power Up Your Revision with Feedback

Power Up Your Revision with Feedback

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMarch 14, 20242 Comments

It’s easy to underestimate the value of feedback at some point in the revision process. Here’s where to get feedback and how to use it in your next manuscript.

4 Planning Tools to Use for Successful Revisions

4 Planning Tools to Use for Successful Revisions

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMarch 7, 2024Leave a comment

Let’s look at some revision tools and techniques you may not have considered including timelines, style sheets, vision boards, and playlists!

Revision The Importance of a Critique

Revision: The Importance of a Critique

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMarch 5, 20243 Comments

We type “the end” and are so excited, but the truth is no draft is perfect. Here’s why getting a manuscript critique is crucial to getting your work published.

Jean Lennon Winners Circle

Jean Lennon

Contest WinnersBy Kelli PaniqueMarch 1, 2024Leave a comment

5th Place: WELL, SHE WAS JUST SEVENTEEN

LEAP into Writing for Children Learn, Entertain, And Provoke

L.E.A.P. into Writing for Children: Learn, Entertain, And Provoke

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueFebruary 29, 2024Leave a comment

When writing for children, take a LEAP—write a story that teaches (LEARN), captivates (ENTERTAINS), AND gets the child to do something (PROVOKES).

Cultivating Writing Relationships in the Publishing Industry

Cultivating Writing Relationships in the Publishing Industry

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueFebruary 20, 20244 Comments

Writers develop relationships in the publishing industry and these connections can contribute to a writer’s success. Let’s talk networking for writers.

Up Close and Personal Writing Inside Viewpoints

Up Close and Personal: Writing Inside Viewpoints

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueFebruary 20, 2024Leave a comment

One of the first things a reader looks for in a story is the viewpoint. Here are the benefits and drawbacks of using different points of view in your story.

Laura Thomas Winners Circle

Laura Thomas

Contest WinnersBy Kelli PaniqueFebruary 16, 2024Leave a comment

1st Place: THE NEST OF NOW

What Writers Need to Know About Writing Chapters

What Writers Need to Know About Writing Chapters

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueFebruary 15, 2024Leave a comment

Does your book need chapters? If so, how long should they be? Jan Fields reveals the ins and outs of using chapters effectively in your story.

Shirley Tucker ICL PUBLISHED GRAD

Shirley Tucker

Published GradsBy Kelli PaniqueFebruary 9, 20241 Comment

The Rooster Who Lost His Cock-A-Doodle-Doo

February 9, 2024

Building Solid Relationships for Stronger Writing

Building Solid Relationships for Stronger Writing

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

Relationships play a key role in most fiction stories. Thinking about relationships of all kinds will make for stronger writing that will engage readers.

Word by Word Make the Most of Your Writing Choices

Word by Word: Make the Most of Your Writing Choices

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueFebruary 6, 2024Leave a comment

Writing involves choices. Word by word we can harness the power and magic of words. Let’s make the most of our writing choices with today’s post.

How to Make Readers Fall in Love with Your Book

How to Make Readers Fall in Love with Your Book

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueFebruary 2, 20246 Comments

Two things will make readers fall in love with your book: premise and character. Jan Fields shows how to have them head over heels for both in your story.

Katie Dolgert Winners Circle

Katie Dolgert

Contest WinnersBy Kelli PaniqueFebruary 2, 2024Leave a comment

2nd Place: DIAGNOSIS DAY

The Resolution to Produce How Do You Get Writing Done

The Resolution to Produce: How Do You Make Time to Write?

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueJanuary 25, 20242 Comments

The new year begins with so much potential. So how do we find time to write and use our creativity reserves to fulfill that potential? Check out these 3 tips

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