Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Picture Books
Hello, fellow writers! When it comes to crafting picture books, there are some common pitfalls that can trip up even the most experienced authors. By being aware of these mistakes,...
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Writing Goals for the New Year
I prefer setting goals to making resolutions. Somehow they feel more positive and attainable, less like resolving not to do something and more like committing to a new behavior or...
Read MoreThe Series Series, Part 6: Tracking Plot Details
When it comes to maintaining continuity of plot details in a series, it can be helpful to create a scene chart or a storyboard for each story as well as...
Read MoreMaintaining Sanity, Focus and Productivity During the Holidays
Writing is hard enough. On any given day I wrestle with hundreds of distractions – some real, like my children’s needs or my other professional commitments, some self-imposed, like checking...
Read MoreHappy Picture Book Month!
I am proud to be a 2013 Picture Book Month Champion! My guest post for the month-long celebration will be featured on November 7th at www.picturebookmonth.com, and I’m truly honored...
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