Kids Lit
Four Ways to Add Humor to Your Picture Books
Students in my second-grade classroom love reading funny books. There is a bit of science behind the attraction. Laughter…
February 8, 2022-
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Screenwritingfirst draft
Recently I began working on another draft of my latest screenplay. I needed to make some changes that were…
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Writing for YAFive Must Have Editing Resources for Writers
Congratulations! You finished your book or fiction piece. You’ve made sure to develop your characters and nailed your GMC.…
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History in the MakingAn 1800s Christmas
The Christmas season is a great time to discover and explore local history. Historical Poole Forge was part of…
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Mystery/Thriller/SuspenseThe Original Influencer – Nancy Drew
Influencers are all the rage into today’s social media world—something not too difficult with all the avenues to reach…
January 17, 2022 -
Kids Lit
2022: Your Best Year Ever Starts TODAY!
What do you want to accomplish in your writing by Dec 31, 2022? From the perspective of January, everything…
January 8, 2022 -
Screenwriting
idea box
Now that the holidays are over and a new year has begun, many of us will have a hard…
January 4, 2022 -
Writing for YA
Tips for a Successful Zoom Experience
I have a love/hate relationship with Zoom. I love the convenience, and interacting with writers from around the globe…
December 27, 2021 -
Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Covid – Changes for Mystery Writers
How many times have you read a book or watched a movie and thought to yourself: that could never…
December 20, 2021 -
History in the Making
FIGGY PUDDING IN THE MAKING
If there’s Figgy pudding, it must be Christmas! Just ask Tiny Tim, the endearing child in Charles Dickens’ 1843…
December 20, 2021 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiTechnology and Magic in your Science-fiction and Fantasy novels
An important part of what makes your story fit into the Science Fiction and/or Fantasy genres is an element…
December 15, 2021 -
Kids Lit
Have You Considered Writing Board Books
Board books have extra thick coated pages that small hands can turn and chewing babies can sink their teeth…
December 8, 2021 -
Screenwriting
distribution Process
Recently, like many other Marvel comic fans, I sat on the edge of my seat awaiting the new trailer…
December 4, 2021 -
Writing for YA
Three Gifts to Give Yourself Right Now
The gift-giving season is almost upon us! In all the planning for others, don’t forget yourself. I strongly encourage…
November 27, 2021 -
Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
Your Goldilocks Moment
Whether you are writing your first mystery/thriller or have become a seasoned veteran, one thing remains true. Writing in…
November 17, 2021 -
Mastering Middle Grade5 Things Writers Can Give Thanks For
The American Thanksgiving falls in November, making now a great time for writers to count their blessings. I can’t…
November 16, 2021 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi
Understanding your Elemental and Aesthetic Genre
What do you write? It’s a question every writer gets from time to time. Should you answer with your…
November 9, 2021 -
Screenwriting
post-production
For almost 2 years now, the pandemic has shaken up Hollywood’s plans. Filming has been sporadic and movie release…
November 4, 2021 -
History in the Making
Have You Considered Living History?
While experiencing a major event in life, have you ever stopped and thought about the fact that, at that…
October 20, 2021 -
Mystery/Thriller/Suspense
A Few Good (Plot) Twists
Good plot twists can make or break our story. While twists are important to all fiction writing, they are…
October 17, 2021 -
Mastering Middle Grade
Now What?
Last month I shared three things I’ve learned on my way to becoming a soon-to-be-published middle grade author. I…
October 16, 2021 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi
structure your novel with harmon’s story circle
In the early 2000s, Blake Snyder released Save the Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need. This…
October 7, 2021 -
Screenwriting
Filmmaking: The Production Phase
When the pandemic hit, Hollywood went through a tough time since movie productions had to be shut down to…
October 4, 2021 -
Writing for YA
Using Kindle Vella: Interview with Historical YA Author Stephanie Daniels
Amazon launched Vella this past month! Kindle Vella story episodes can be read in the Kindle for iOS app…
September 27, 2021 -
Romancing Your StoryDeveloping the Leading Man and his Lady
The man and woman who will fall in love in your romance story are your most important characters. Therefore,…
September 23, 2021
