Specs: Speculative Fiction
Worlds of the Complex Nature
Worlds of the Complex Nature So we’ve got a great story idea, and we’ve got two great characters now…
October 23, 2015-
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A Pinch of Poetry5 Ways to Keep Your Poetry Simple
Simplicity is extremely valuable when it comes to communicating through poetry. I’ve always wanted my poems to positively impact…
October 18, 2015 -
Child's CraftPicture Book Submissions – The Powerful Proposal
Apparently this is a controversial issue – To submit a children’s Proposal with your manuscript or not? I always…
October 13, 2015 -
Specs: Speculative FictionWorlds of the Complex Nature
Worlds of the Complex Nature So we’ve got a great story idea, and we’ve got two great…
October 12, 2015 -
Dear Young Scribes5 Common Writing Mistakes by Teen Writers
[bctt tweet=”#TeenWriters: To avoid weak writing, check your book for these common mistakes #writingtips@tessaemilyhall “] Teen writers: You’re entering an…
October 9, 2015 -
StoryworldGovernance II: Politicians and Demons (no, they’re not the same thing)
Last month, we looked at governance by law first, and people second. If the characters in your book find themselves in…
October 4, 2015 -
Child's CraftPicture Book Submissions – The Great Cover Letter
You might be asking what you actually submit to a publisher when you submit a picture book manuscript. I…
September 30, 2015 -
Magazine and FreelanceQuery Letter Basics
When I first heard the phrase, “Query letter” I was confused and embarrassed. I did not know what a…
September 18, 2015 -
Child's CraftPicture Book Manuscript Layout
Let’s take a look at the layout of Picture Books. Most books, including picture books are produced in pages…
September 17, 2015 -
A Pinch of PoetryKeeping Poetry Simple
One of my goals as a poet is to make poetry practical and less intimidating for writers while respecting…
September 6, 2015 -
StoryworldStoryworld Governance: A Necessary Evil
The people in your world need governance. I’m sorry. I wish I could make it untrue, but a believable…
September 5, 2015 -
Dear Young Scribes10 Teen Authors who Landed Book Deals
Although I don’t believe every teen writer should strive for publication, let’s face it: More and more teen authors…
September 2, 2015 -
Romancing Your StoryWHAT CONSTITUTES A ROMANCE?
How many of you are reading this article under protest? “I don’t write romances,” you say. Well, you might…
August 28, 2015 -
Dear Young Scribes5 Fun Writing Exercises for Teens to Spark Creativity and Develop Writing Voice
Thanks to my past teen self, I will never run out of book ideas. I spent those years writing pages…
August 25, 2015 -
Specs: Speculative FictionOCD–Original Composition Disorder
OCD—Original Composition Disorder Sometimes it’s hard to be original—especially in today’s world. We see a good story, we like…
August 22, 2015 -
A Pinch of Poetry5 Tips to Jump-Start a Poem
Have you ever struggled with blank page disorder? I have. Most writers face this issue at one time or another. Sometimes…
August 15, 2015 -
Child's CraftOnomatopoeia and rhythm
Onomato-what? Onomatopoeia is what makes your picture books pop! It’s the smooth, silky, wispy words that tap into other…
August 11, 2015 -
StoryworldChristian Fantasy and Science Fiction: Alternate Realities
Last month we looked at writing fictitious, sentient creatures within our own universe. In summary, God has a plan…
August 4, 2015 -
Child's CraftStrengthening Your Children’s Story
So, you’ve written your masterpiece of a story. You finally put your great idea onto the pages. What a fabulous…
July 27, 2015 -
A Pinch of PoetryPoetry Defined
Teachers of literature typically define poetry as anything other than prose. Even though this definition is true, it’s vague at…
July 18, 2015 -
Genre, Specs: Speculative FictionTeen Machine
Now is the time to get into the writing industry. Being young and gorgeous has its advantages (not that…
July 16, 2015 -
StoryworldChristian Science Fiction and Fantasy: Alien Nature
Atheists believe all creatures evolved over countless millennia of bloodshed, allowing only the fittest members of a species to…
July 3, 2015 -
Dear Young Scribes5 Pieces of Advice for Teen Writers by Former Teen Author
Whenever someone asks if I have advice for teen writers, I tell them three things: Read, research, and write.…
July 2, 2015 -
Child's CraftFrom Story to Book Part I
So you have this fabulous idea of a story for children. You’ve told bedtime stories to your children every…
June 28, 2015 -
A Pinch of PoetryThe Art of Poetry
In my opinion, poetry is the high art form of all writing. Crafting a meaningful poem can’t be done…
June 20, 2015
