This content was originally posted at Children’s Book Academy. Today, it’s ALL ABOUT BOOK DEDICATIONS! The dedication says so much in a few short words. As you craft your dedication, reflect on what you’re trying to accomplish. Do you wish to thank someone, serve as inspiration, or allude to a theme in the book? The… Read more »
This content was originally posted at Children’s Book Academy. I’m happy to be posting my second piece as a Blogateer! This time, it’s all about TITLES! I’ll focus on how to brainstorm engaging titles, and I’ll offer some examples of titles that make readers want to stop, look, and read. CREATING TITLES Just as… Read more »
This content was originally posted at Children’s Book Academy. I’m happy to be a new member of The Blogfish! Over the past few years, I’ve been a student in several Children’s Book Academy classes including: “The Craft and Business of Writing Children’s Picture Books,” “The Craft and Business of Illustrating Children’s Books,” and “The Chapter… Read more »
This content was originally posted on Chapter Book Challenge. So you’re working on a chapter book this month with ChaBooCha. It may be your first attempt at a chapter book or it may be the fifth in a series. Here are a few tips to help you work your way through the challenge: HARNESS YOUR… Read more »
As part of Julie Hedlund‘s 12 Days of Christmas For Writers series, I created a Gratitude Cloud that includes a few of the words and phrases that meant something to me in my writing life for 2016. Click here to make your own word cloud! What words will you include? #wordcloud #12×12 #gratitude #12DaysofChristmas… Read more »
As I move into 2017, I am inspired to express gratitude to the people, groups, classes and challenges that have helped me along this writing journey: To the special people in my life: My family for their never-ending support and for listening to all my stories – thanks to my husband Larry and daughters Zoe,… Read more »