I’m wondering if a “how to” flow chart for writing picture books would be helpful. I sketched out a quick draft of a flow chart, but thinking it would be faster to just type up a Q&A. I see a lot of questions in different writing groups from people who have written a picture book… Read more »
General writing
Children’s Book Academy Graduate!
I’m so pleased to be a Children’s Book Academy graduate. I had a great five weeks of learning from Mira Rosenberg and her incredible faculty. Thank you Mira!
The Morning Rush – a Poem for Busy Writers
So You Want to Be President of the United States
So You Want to Be President of the United States! (Capstone, 2019). Wanted: Someone to be the face of America. The president is responsible for signing laws, making sure the laws are followed, and figuring out the best way to run the country. Find solutions to problems. Clean up natural disasters. Meet with other leaders. It’s… Read more »
Writing Non-Fiction for Children Resources
Writing non-fiction for children is one of my favorite kinds of writing. In the past year, I’ve written three non-fiction books, one large non-fiction text book chapter, and numerous non-fiction magazine articles all for young readers. I have at least three non-fiction manuscripts waiting for the right publisher to fall in love with them. Non-Fiction is… Read more »
Writing with Conscious Style
In August, I attended the SCBWI annual Summer Conference in Los Angeles. While I was there, I learned how to be a good regional advisor for Pennsylvania West, my home region. I learned about how to submit book manuscripts with back matter ideas. I learned that people in LA take their dogs into Target. And… Read more »
Writing Stories is Like Ice Cream
Some days, writing stories is like ice cream, the hard kind you scoop out of a container and it is still so frozen it bends your spoon. It can be a lot of work to get that story out. Usually it’s amazing after you’re done. You feel like you earned it. Other days, writing stories… Read more »
New Children’s Writing Publication: Go Get It, Don’t Quit It
I’m excited that my story “The Best Web” is now available for readers of all ages who need a little encouragement!
Writing for Children is So Fun
I love writing for children. I have a long list of why, and I plan to write a post about it. But for now I just want to say again writing for children is so fun!! Here’s why. I get to create cool crafts like this one that is in Highlights for Children! Pick up… Read more »
Update on my 2019 children’s writing projects
It’s been a good year for 2019 writing projects. Most of my writing is for children and young readers and right now, most is non-fiction. I thought it would be good to do a review of what I’ve completed. When I think back to where I started, well, it feels pretty good. Editing But at the… Read more »