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Melissa Stoller
Oct 5, 20203 min read
3 Question Interview - SANDRA SUTTER
I'm thrilled to feature my critique partner, dear friend, and fellow #20/20VisionPB member Sandra Sutter on my blog today. Last year, I...
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Melissa Stoller
Sep 30, 20204 min read
3 Question Interview - BETH ANDERSON
I'm so happy to feature my #2020VisionPB friend Beth Anderson on the blog today! And check out my previous interview of Beth here. I love...
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Melissa Stoller
Sep 25, 20202 min read
It's All About...Writing with Gratitude
This post was first published on the Children's Book Academy blog. Many people use gratitude practices in their daily lives to celebrate...
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Sep 24, 20201 min read
It's All About--Moving Forward with an Idea
This post first appeared on the Children's Book Academy blog. Last month, I posted about finding writing ideas in winter. Now that you...
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Melissa Stoller
Sep 21, 20205 min read
3 Question Interview - LAUREN KERSTEIN
I'm delighted to feature my #2020BOOKLOOK writing pal Lauren Kerstein on the blog today. You can read my interview with Lauren from May...
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Melissa Stoller
Sep 17, 20202 min read
It's All About...FALL WRITING PROMPTS
This post was first published on the Children's Book Academy blog. While it’s still technically the summer season in New York where I...
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Melissa Stoller
Sep 16, 20206 min read
3 Question Interview - LINDSAY H. METCALF, KEILA V. DAWSON, and JEANETTE BRADLEY
I'm delighted to feature three KidLit friends on my blog today: Lindsay H. Metcalf, Keila V. Dawson, and Jeanette Bradley. Their...
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Melissa Stoller
Sep 14, 20203 min read
3 Question Interview - AIMÉE BISSONETTE
I'm happy to highlight author Aimée Bissonette on my blog today! We met through the #2020BookLook group and I'm so excited about her 2020...
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Melissa Stoller
Sep 10, 20202 min read
Three Tips From Melissa Stoller
This post was first published on Dani Duck's Spring Into Writing blog. Thanks for inviting me to be a guest blogger for this writing...
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Melissa Stoller
Sep 8, 20201 min read
It's All About...Setting End of Summer Goals
This 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...
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Melissa Stoller
Aug 31, 20203 min read
3 Question Interview - KIRSTI CALL
I'm happy to feature my #2020VisionPB friend Kirsti Call on the blog today! Kirsti is incredibly active in the KidLit world and she has...
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Melissa Stoller
Aug 27, 20205 min read
3 Question Interview - KAREN ROSTOKER-GRUBER
I'm delighted to highlight my friend Karen Rostoker-Gruber on the blog today! Karen is a multi-published and award-winning author, with...
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Melissa Stoller
Aug 17, 20204 min read
3 Question Interview - JOLENE GUTIÉRREZ
I'm so happy to host my friend, the wonderfully talented writer Jolene Gutiérrez, on the blog today! Jolene is a generous supporter and...
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Melissa Stoller
Jul 11, 20202 min read
It's All About--Summer Writing Prompts
This 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...
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Melissa Stoller
Jul 11, 20201 min read
Staying Creative in Uncertain Times
This post first appeared on the Children's Book Academy blog. If you are concerned about maintaining your motivation and keeping your...
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Melissa Stoller
Jun 1, 20203 min read
3 Question Interview - KATANEH VAHDANI
I'm delighted to feature my friend and fellow 20/20 Vision Picture Books group member Kataneh Vahdani on my blog today! Kataneh is an...
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Melissa Stoller
May 18, 20203 min read
3 Question Interview - MICHELLE SCHAUB
I'm delighted to feature my friend Michelle Schaub on the blog today. Michelle's newest book, DREAM BIG, LITTLE SCIENTISTS, illustrated...
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Melissa Stoller
May 11, 20205 min read
3 Question Interview - NANCY CHURNIN
I'm delighted to feature my #BookMeshuggenah and #2020VisionPB friend Nancy Churnin for the second time! You can read her first interview...
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Melissa Stoller
May 8, 20202 min read
It's All About Writing Resources - Part 2
This post was first published on the Children's Book Academy blog. In part one, I highlighted books about the writing process and about...
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Melissa Stoller
May 8, 20201 min read
It's All About Writing Resources - Part 1
This post was first published on the Children's Book Academy blog. There are many inspiring and helpful books about writing and...
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