Melissa StollerSep 25, 20202 minIt's All About...Writing with GratitudeThis post was first published on the Children's Book Academy blog. Many people use gratitude practices in their daily lives to celebrate...
-Sep 24, 20201 minIt's All About--Moving Forward with an IdeaThis post first appeared on the Children's Book Academy blog. Last month, I posted about finding writing ideas in winter. Now that you...
Melissa StollerSep 17, 20202 minIt's All About...FALL WRITING PROMPTSThis post was first published on the Children's Book Academy blog. While it’s still technically the summer season in New York where I...
Melissa StollerSep 8, 20201 minIt's All About...Setting End of Summer GoalsThis post was first published on the Children's Book Academy blog. It’s already mid-August! The days are flying by. Here are some tips to...
Melissa StollerJul 11, 20202 minIt's All About--Summer Writing PromptsThis post was first published on the Children's Book Academy blog. If you’re like me, it can be difficult in the summer to stay motivated...
Melissa StollerMay 8, 20202 minIt's All About Writing Resources - Part 2This post was first published on the Children's Book Academy blog. In part one, I highlighted books about the writing process and about...
Melissa StollerMay 8, 20201 minIt's All About Writing Resources - Part 1This post was first published on the Children's Book Academy blog. There are many inspiring and helpful books about writing and...
Melissa StollerFeb 12, 20202 minIt's All About . . . Setting Goals for 2020This post first appeared on the Children's Book Academy blog. This New Year’s Eve, we will be ringing in a new year and a new decade....
Melissa StollerAug 6, 20193 minIt's All About Critique Groups - Part 1This post first appeared on Children's Book Academy. There are many benefits to joining a critique group. I gain so much from my...
Melissa StollerAug 6, 20192 minIt's All About Critique Groups - Part 2This post first appeared on Children's Book Academy. Last month, I wrote about organizing and conducting a writing critique group,...
Melissa StollerMar 1, 20192 minIt’s All About . . . The Benefits of Writing GroupsThis post was originally published on the Children's Book Academy blog. I work with many writing groups that perform varied functions....
Melissa StollerFeb 20, 20192 minIt's All About...HUMOR IN PICTURE BOOKS!This post was originally published on the Children's Books Academy blog. Kids love humor. And parents enjoy reading books aloud and...
Melissa StollerFeb 12, 20192 minIt's All About . . . Show Not Tell in Picture BooksThis post originally appeared on the Children's Books Academy blog. I recently enjoyed the revival of My Fair Lady on Broadway. One of...
Melissa StollerJan 29, 20192 minIt's All About . . . Ideas!This post originally appeared on the Children's Book Academy blog. Ideas for children’s books are all around. Sometimes you find and...
Melissa StollerJan 7, 20192 minIt's All About . . . Staying Motivated To Create During the Busy End-of-Year SeasonThis post originally appeared on the Children's Book Academy blog. December is always a busy month, with holiday celebrations, school and...
Melissa StollerSep 25, 20182 minIt's All About . . . Leaving Room for the Illustrator in Picture BooksThis post originally appeared on the Children's Book Academy blog. One rule to follow when writing picture books is to “leave room for...
Melissa StollerAug 29, 20182 minIt's All About...Lyrical Language in Picture BooksThis post first appeared on the Children's Book Academy blog. Lyrical language is often a key ingredient in the magic of picture books....
Melissa StollerJun 28, 20182 minIt's All About...Heart!This post first appeared on the Children's Book Academy blog. The “heart” of a picture book can provide an emotionally satisfying depth,...
Melissa StollerJun 19, 20182 minIt's All About...Page Turns!This post first appeared on the Children's Book Academy blog. Page turns in picture books are crucial. Well-placed page turns act as...
Melissa StollerJun 5, 20182 minIt's All About...Endings!This post first appeared on the Children's Book Academy blog. The ending in a picture book wraps up the story through the words and...