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Read, Read, Read One of the most important things I learned as a new writer was that I should read plenty of books of the kind I intend to write. That wasn’t hard, because I was already a voracious reader. … Continued

Parents who read books to very young children will be familiar with concept books. This kind of picture book often deals with counting (The Very Hungry Caterpillar), shapes (This is a Book of Shapes), letters of the alphabet (C is … Continued

If you’re a writer looking for encouragement and help with your writing, you’re in the right place.   Asking the “What If?” Questions Newsletter Recently at my launch for Sophie and the Giant Boy, I asked the children on the … Continued

If you’re a writer looking for encouragement and help with your writing, you’re in the right place.   Offering Critiques in a Writer’s Group For this month I polled fellow members of our critique group on the feedback they requested. … Continued

If you’re a writer looking for encouragement and help with your writing, you’re in the right place. This month, see replies to my query of fellow authors.   Inspiration for your Day People write for a variety of reasons. Some … Continued

If you’re a writer looking for encouragement and help with your writing, you’re in the right place. This month consider how you handle the distractions to your writing.   Writing Through Distractions In our August book launch for Discover Your … Continued

Critique Groups for Writers   If you’re a writer looking for encouragement and help with your writing, you’re in the right place. This month we consider how a critique group is of value to the solitary writer.   Critique Groups—How … Continued

May 2020 Newsletter: I hope you and your family are getting through these pandemic days safely and without too much distress. Past the initial apathy and shock, and with children also feeling anxious, you just want it to be over. … Continued

If you write poetry, read it too! I hope you and your family are getting through these pandemic days safely. This month we take a look at poetry, reading it, and learning more about it.   If you write poetry, … Continued

  If you’re seeking more on the craft of writing, you’re in the right place. This month learn the importance of following writers’ guidelines when submitting your work.   Following Writers’ Guidelines If you’re submitting your work for publication, it’s … Continued