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3 Ways to Target Submissions

3 Ways to Target Submissions

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueJanuary 23, 20241 Comment

Writing stories and articles is the fun half of the job. The other half is submitting your work to good markets. Here are 3 ways to target submissions.

RaeDawnBrightmanContest Winner

Rae-Dawn Brightman

Contest WinnersBy Kelli PaniqueJanuary 19, 2024Leave a comment

2nd Place: 30 MINUTES TOO LATE

Building Your Reading List as a Writer

Building Your Reading List as a Writer

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueJanuary 18, 20245 Comments

Successful writers are also readers. The act of reading builds skills and inspires creativity. Let’s talk about building your reading list as a writer.

3 Resolutions to Make You a Better Writer

3 Resolutions to Make You a Better Writer

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueJanuary 11, 2024Leave a comment

There are problems every new writer faces. Let’s look at some of the most common issues and turn them into 3 resolutions to make us all better writers.

What Writers Need to Know About Time Management

What Writers Need to Know About Time Management

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueJanuary 9, 20241 Comment

The beginning of the year is a perfect time to evaluate time management for writers. Here are 5 tips to help you—and your writing—be successful this year.

Diane Mertz Contest Winner

Diane Merz

Contest WinnersBy Kelli PaniqueJanuary 5, 2024Leave a comment

1st Place: RUBY TUESDAY

5 Gentle Resolutions for a Positive New Year

5 Gentle Resolutions for a Positive New Year

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueJanuary 4, 20242 Comments

Time to consider optimism and enjoyment for our writing resolutions. Instead of focusing on not failing, prioritize the elements of writing that bring us joy.

Busting 3 Scary Writing Myths

Busting 3 Scary Writing Myths

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 29, 20233 Comments

Writers tend to build up myths to insulate themselves from the possibility of “breaking” our writing. Let’s look at some scary writing myths we can bust today.

How to Write a Contemporary Romance First Page

How to Write a Contemporary Romance First Page

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 26, 2023Leave a comment

In the world of contemporary romance fiction, the first page sets the tone for the emotional journey that lies ahead. Here’s what you need to know.

Sandra Jackson-Opoku Winners Circle

Sandra Jackson-Opoku

Contest WinnersBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 22, 2023Leave a comment

5th Place: LOST AMONG STRANGERS

5 Money Myths Writers Shouldn’t Believe

5 Money Myths Writers Shouldn’t Believe

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 20, 2023Leave a comment

It’s difficult to talk about money in publishing since pay rates vary widely from publisher to publisher, but here are 5 money myths writers shouldn’t believe.

Angelie Martzke ICL Published Grad

Angelie Martzke

Published GradsBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 15, 2023Leave a comment

Skipping Stones and Autism Parenting Magazine

December 15, 2023

4 Picture Book Publishing Myths

4 Picture Book Publishing Myths

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 14, 20232 Comments

Let’s close out the year with a little myth-busting around writing and publishing. We’ll start where many children’s writers begin: picture books.

Busting Myths About Writing & Publishing

Busting Myths About Writing & Publishing

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 11, 20232 Comments

There are a lot of preconceived notions about writing and publishing. Dive in as Jamie K. Schmidt busts 5 popular myths about writing and publishing.

YA Romance Is It for You

YA Romance: Is It for You?

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 5, 2023Leave a comment

Within the larger scope of all Romance novels, the YA Romance is considered its own subgenre. Let’s dive into 6 things to know about writing this popular genre.

Lauri Schoenfeld ICL Published Grad

Lauri Schoenfeld

Published GradsBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 1, 2023Leave a comment

Little Owl

December 1, 2023

Picture Books From Then to Now

Picture Books: From Then to Now

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueNovember 30, 20233 Comments

For all of us today, picture books have been part of our lives, and yet the form isn’t terribly old. Let’s explore the genre’s history and its possible future.

5 More Strategies for Revising Your Work Part 2

5 More Strategies for Revising Your Work – Part 2

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueNovember 28, 2023Leave a comment

Today, we explore 5 more ways to revise your story or article with IFW Instructor Susan Ludwig. Try one or more of these strategies for a stronger final piece.

Writing Nonfiction Picture Books

What You Need to Know About Writing Nonfiction Picture Books

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueNovember 23, 20234 Comments

Nonfiction picture books are loved by kids. Writing one takes care, thought, and, especially, research. Dig into writing nonfiction for kids with this post.

Dawn Hoffer ICL Published Grad

Dawn Hoffer

Published GradsBy Kelli PaniqueNovember 17, 20231 Comment

Be The One, 40 Poems for Every Mood

November 17, 2023

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