Try New Writing Techniques
How often do we, as writers, try new things with our writing? Fall is the time to take advantage of new opportunities to learn new writing techniques.
September 21, 2022
The Essentials of Writing Back-to-School Stories | IFW
Every year, book and magazine publishers buy back-to-school stories. Let’s talk about how to create projects that are unique and engaging to young readers.
September 14, 2022
The Essentials of Writing Romance, Fantasy, and Historical Fiction
Knowing the defining elements of a particular genre helps your writing succeed. Let’s look at the essentials of writing romance, fantasy, and historical fiction.
September 8, 2022
The Essentials of Writing Mystery and Adventure Stories for Kids
Identifying your story’s genre helps readers know what to expect. Here are the defining essentials of writing mystery and adventure stories for kids.
August 31, 2022
7 Things to Know About Writing a Book Series | IFW
Different book genres allow for the potential of writing a book series. Jan Fields reveals 7 things to know as you consider writing the next great book series.
August 25, 2022
Introducing Genre Writing
If you can describe your story with genre shorthand, it will help attract the attention of an agent or a publisher. Here’s how to think about genre writing.
August 16, 2022
The Trouble with Rhyme
We know without a doubt that children love poetry and picture books that rhyme. So why do publishers say they don’t want rhyme in submissions?
August 3, 2022
Poetry Play and Poetry Prompts
Looking at famous poems and really thinking about how the poem came about is one way to be mentored by other poets. Try one of these poetry prompts today!
July 27, 2022
So You Want to Be a Children’s Poet
You want to be a children’s poet? Great! Let’s explore how poetry and publishing connect so you can realize your dream of becoming a published children’s poet.
July 20, 2022
Who Has Seen a Children’s Poem?
What makes a good children’s poem? Jan Fields explores the essential elements of writing poetry for young kids including topics, imagery, musicality, and length.
July 14, 2022
Be a Better Writer: Summer Stretching
Be a better writer by looking for new ways to stretch your writing skills including new things to try, new elements to learn, and new ideas to cultivate.
July 7, 2022
A Petite Pack of 5 Perfect Writing Prompts | IFW
With the busy days of summer, writing prompts and exercises can keep your creative mind sharp when your actual time available for writing is limited.
June 23, 2022
Summer Fresh: Write Something New
Summer offers a chance to write something new and different to keep you active in your writing. Here are summer fresh possibilities for writing for children.
June 15, 2022
Use It or Lose It: Avoiding the Summertime Writing Slump
Breaks from writing can unclog the creative pipes, but you must use them well. Get tips to avoid the summertime writing slump and keep your momentum going.
June 8, 2022
Exercise Your Summertime Writing Inspiration | IFW
Summer offers writers new opportunities as schedules change. Today, Jan Fields provides four exercises for finding writing inspiration—at any time of year!
June 2, 2022
Finish Your Book: 3 Ways to Say “The End”
Something to consider as you finish your book is finding an ending that makes the best impression on the reader. Check out 3 ways to say The End.
May 27, 2022
3 Steps for Overcoming Writing Fear So You Can Finish Your Book
Creativity and fear don’t mix. In this post, Jan Fields gives us 3 steps for overcoming writing fear so you can finish your book. Banish those fears today!
May 18, 2022
Plan for When You Finish the Book
You finished writing your book. Yay! Now what? Jan Fields helps you make a plan for when you finish the book. You might be surprised at what comes next.
May 9, 2022
Using Complex Characters to Finish Your Book | IFW
Are your characters keeping you from finishing your book? Develop your characters, retool them if needed, and finish your book with these tips from Jan Fields.
May 4, 2022
Revision: Surviving the Cutting Process
Revising to get within word count can be painful. Jan Fields shares revision techniques to make the process less painful and your writing stronger than ever.
April 28, 2022
