A friend (who writes picture books) and I were having an interesting conversation the other day about upcoming trips to England, which led to talking about Shakespeare. I’m an English major, but I never appreciated Shakespeare. I know he’s the … Continue reading →
How varied is your reading list? I feel like mine should be full of books about rainbows and unicorns and butterflies since I write children’s books. It’s not. Kids don’t stick to books about rainbows and lollipops, and neither do … Continue reading →
Here we are, halfway through the month and halfway through the year. How’re you doing on those goals you set back in January? Have you reviewed them lately? Maybe you’ve finished them? Or are making good progress. If so, yay, … Continue reading →
The amount of content available to internet users is mind-boggling. And LOUD! Much of it is free, too, which adds to the noise. (Things that cost money are often easier to ignore.) Pretty sure you all know how the internet … Continue reading →
I like my posts to apply to writers but also be helpful to other creative types (and I think we’re all a bit creative). So let’s see if I can tweak these Twelve Golden Rules to be helpful to all. … Continue reading →
Have you ever noticed when you’re watching TV or starting a new book how many of them begin with the characters at a big event, like a wedding or a funeral, a graduation ceremony, birthday party or moving day? Why … Continue reading →
A friend of mine and a talented writer in my writers’ group invited me to an upcoming event that she’s hosting, a “Bookish Tea Party,” where her friends will discuss any book they’re currently reading. I love this! I have … Continue reading →
I ran into an interesting issue last week with a story I wrote. In the narration, as well as the dialogue, I made references to some classic literature. Those people “in the know” (agents, editors, published authors) have admonished writers … Continue reading →
Overwriting. Over-explaining. Over-doing. Over-extra-ing. Whatever project you have going on in your life right now, take a step back from it and ask yourself if you’ve done too much? But wait. Aren’t we supposed to go the extra mile? That’s … Continue reading →
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a review of a charming, middle-grade book called Gleam: Semma and the Secret of Stuffmore by new author Kurt Christiansen. Today, I have an interview with Kurt. He has some tips and inspiration … Continue reading →
