Mastering Middle Grade
The Writer’s Gift of Intention
Somewhere between Christmas pageant rehearsal, decorating the tree, shopping, and making travel preparations, a still, small voice whispers. The…
December 16, 2018-
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)I’m a Superstar!
Living with a disability is never an easy thing, but there are times when it is more difficult than…
December 9, 2018 -
Mastering Middle Grade
Preachy or Peachy
My critique group says my MG fiction is preachy. Now what? First let me say that I love my…
April 15, 2018 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's LifeGotta Have Goals
It’s a new year, and we all know what that means: resolutions! Love them or hate them, we all…
January 6, 2018 -
Talking CharacterWhat Does Your Protagonist Want? (And Why Can’t He Have It?)
A protagonist without a clear goal has nothing to figure out and nowhere to go. Lisa Cron in Wired…
March 19, 2017 -
Child's CraftGoals for the New Year from A to Z
So the new year has come! Did you make resolutions of things to do or not to do? Will…
January 20, 2017 -
Write JustifiedLook Back to Move Ahead
A few days before the deadline for this blog I had some time to begin thinking about the next…
January 12, 2016
