YA Romance: Is It for You?
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.
December 5, 2023
Picture Books: From Then to Now
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.
November 30, 2023
What You Need to Know About Writing Nonfiction Picture Books
Nonfiction picture books are loved by kids. Writing one takes care, thought, and, especially, research. Dig into writing nonfiction for kids with this post.
November 23, 2023
4 NaNoWriMo Bonuses for All Writers
Even if you don’t take part in the effort to write a novel in a month, there are benefits to NaNoWriMo that are worth adding to our writing life. Take a look.
November 16, 2023
4 Tips for Writing Teen Romance (and Pre-teen too)
It’s rare to find a YA novel without any romantic elements and romance can appear in upper middle grade too. Check out these 4 tips for writing teen romance.
November 7, 2023
Revision: Clearing the Clutter
Good writing is often hidden in the clutter of a rough draft. One way to showcase your writing is to put your revision skills to use and cut that clutter out.
November 1, 2023
4 Essential Steps to Revising for Theme
Discover 4 essential steps to revising for theme including finding the theme and revealing it to your reader in subtle ways throughout the story. Read on!
October 19, 2023
Revision is the Tortoise, Not the Hare
When tackling revision, remember the story of the tortoise and the hare. Revising too fast can lead to poor results, but diligent work leads to success.
October 13, 2023
3 Vital Steps to Understanding Revision
To do the hard work of revision in your writing, you need to understand what it’s meant to do. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about fixing mistakes.
October 5, 2023
Submissions Research as Inspiration
Did you know market guides can provide writing inspiration as well as help locate a publisher for your work? It’s true. Find out how they can inspire you!
September 28, 2023
Online Submissions Rule the Day
Online submissions rule the day. You must get the details right to have a chance of an agent or editor reading your manuscript. Here’s what you need to know.
September 21, 2023
Reading Your Way to Targeted Submissions
Today we’re discussing how reading books in your genre not only improves your writing skills, but it can also help you find the right publisher for your work.
September 14, 2023
Targeting Submissions = Publishing Success
Carefully researching and targeting submissions is part of a successful writer’s routine saving massive amounts of time and emotional energy. Let’s get started.
September 7, 2023
Successfully Facing Writing Feedback
Writers can get defensive when getting critiques of their work. Create a plan for writing feedback from editors and critique partners and be a better writer.
August 30, 2023
Are You Willing to Learn?
To become a better writer, you must be willing to learn. Let’s put our own knowledge aside and let the professionals show us how to improve our skills today.
August 24, 2023
Learning to Write for Publication
Learning to write for publication starts with getting your brain on board. Time to figure out where you are, where you want to go, and how to get there.
August 17, 2023
Learning to Write: Getting Past the Fear
Fear is a hindrance to your success, both in learning to write and in applying that learning. How can you overcome fear and keep moving? Let’s find out.
August 6, 2023
Back to School Writing Course Success
There are things you’re going to need if you’re planning to take a back-to-school writing course: time, place, tools, and attitude. Let’s talk about it!
August 3, 2023
How to Select the Strongest Nonfiction Structure
Organization is key to writing successful nonfiction. With easy-to-understand organization, you’ll lose the reader. Here’s how to choose a nonfiction structure.
July 27, 2023
4 Tips for Writing Active Nonfiction for Kids
Writing active nonfiction means getting creative and encouraging hands-on activities with kids. Could this genre be your ticket to publication? Let’s find out.
July 20, 2023
