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Around the Written World in 30 Days

Have you been participating in #PiBoIdMo? Tracey Cox has and she's sharing the journey with fellow authors via her blog! Picture... Read more »

Comment | November 26, 2014, 5:04 pm

Brandon Sanderson Lecture 3: Description part 1 (4/5)

Brandon Sanderson discusses the art of creating compelling, concrete descriptions. Sanderson also shares insights into what editors are looking for!

Comment | November 25, 2014, 6:00 pm

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SCBWI Spark Award Application Deadline

Ever heard of the Spark Award? The Spark Award is an annual award that recognizes excellence in a children’s book... Read more »

Comment | November 24, 2014, 3:07 pm

Brandon Sanderson Lecture 3: Viewpoint (3/5)

Brandon Sanderson goes into depth on how-to correctly write in 3rd person (limited). Find out the benefits and drawbacks for... Read more »

Comment | November 22, 2014, 6:30 am

Brandon Sanderson Lecture 2: What makes a good plot (1/5)

Brandon Sanderson discusses plot! The essential elements and what specifically intersects to make plot work. As well as a warning... Read more »

Comment | November 20, 2014, 7:21 pm

Brandon Sanderson Lecture 1: Gardeners & Architects (4/5)

Are you an “outliner” or a “discovery” writer? Find out which (if you don’t already know) from Brandon Sanderson in... Read more »

Comment | November 18, 2014, 6:45 am

Get An Agent | Picture Book Writing Challenge

Ever heard of 12×12 with Julie Hedlund? It's a great program for childrens authors and illustrators who want community and... Read more »

Comment | November 17, 2014, 7:00 am

LESSONS ON STORY FROM THE HUNGER GAMES

John Brown breaks down The Hunger Games to show writers valuable lessons in how to create likable characters readers will... Read more »

Comment | November 17, 2014, 6:30 am

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Editor Mary Kole on Managing Expectations

One of the most important parts of Mary Kole's job is managing the expectations of clients.   Read more »

Comment | November 14, 2014, 11:00 pm

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Picture Book Month – Why Picture Books Are Important by Ann Whitford Paul

Obviously it isn’t just the story that matters. How that story is told is critical.   Read more »

4 comments | November 12, 2014, 3:45 pm

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Picture Book Idea Month is a Go!

Aspiring authors flock to Tara Lazar's Picture Book Idea Month (PiBoIdMo) for fun, to get their creative juices flowing, and win excellent prizes.   Read more »

Comment | November 12, 2014, 8:46 am

Novel Writing 101 – How to Write a Book!

Have you considered using online and offline tools to write your books? Want to find out more tips to creating... Read more »

Comment | November 12, 2014, 7:00 am

• Book Tools

How I Outline! [3 Acts : 9 Blocks : 27 Chapters]

Prepping for NaNoWriMo? Check out this story structure technique using Scrivner to see if it's a good fit for you... Read more »

Comment | November 10, 2014, 7:50 pm

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10 Ways to Beat Writer’s Block

Writer's block is one of the most feared issues for writers at any level. No one likes being stuck, but... Read more »

Comment | October 13, 2014, 10:32 pm

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How Dark is Too Dark in Children’s Books?

The discussion of what topics are deemed appropriate and acceptable in children's literature is certainly not a new one. In... Read more »

Comment | September 5, 2014, 10:00 am

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On Being Yaccarino’d

San Francisco based author Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner may have written the most fun wrap-up about taking the “Essentials of a... Read more »

1 comment | September 4, 2014, 8:26 pm

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The Best Suggestion I Ever Got From My Editor

In August, Senior Manager of Author Platforms Andrea Bachofen asked a group of Random House authors about the best suggestion... Read more »

Comment | September 1, 2014, 3:31 pm

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Picture Book Wisdom From Without vs. Within

Most people who start out wanting to write picture books have an idea with a bit of a point to... Read more »

Comment | July 26, 2014, 10:00 am

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GET BACK TO YOUR ROOTS. WHY DO YOU WRITE?

Have you ever been asked this question: Why do you write? Or more importantly, have you ever asked yourself that?... Read more »

Comment | July 25, 2014, 10:00 am

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Announcing “Editor in a Box”!

You’ve finished the first draft of your children’s book or YA novel… now what? Or… You’ve revised until you’re blue... Read more »

Comment | July 24, 2014, 9:00 am