Coaching KidLit Episode 51: Owning Your Truth and Superpowers Guest Meredith Davis Host Sharon Skinner chats with author Meredith Davis about her writing journey, the…
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Attending Writing Events – What’s Your Purpose? I recently returned from the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Winter Conference in New York. And…
Coaching KidLit Episode 50: Growing as a Writer with Guest Anne Broyles Host Sharon Skinner chats with acclaimed children’s author Anne Broyles about her writing journey, growing as…
Books as Mentor Texts – 2026 It’s no secret that I read a lot. It’s one of my favotie pasttimes. That said, when I read,…
Coaching KidLit Episode 49: Vivid Voice Techniques with Guest Heather Preusser Host Sharon Skinner and Heather Preusser explore the art of voice in kid lit, sharing…
Getting the Most From Creative Writing Feedback Feedback helps us see our work as readers experience it. It reveals what’s clear, engaging, or confusing—often things…
Coaching KidLit Episode 48: Nature-Based Writing with Guest Erin Radniecki Host Sharon Skinner and guest Erin Radniecki discuss nature-based writing: weaving nature into kid lit,…
Crafting Good Endings Some writers start with the ending in mind, and some find their way there. No matter the path, a solid ending is…
Coaching KidLit Episode 47: Writing Across Genres with Guest Jessica Vitalis Sharon welcomes award-winning middle-grade author Jessica Vitalis. Jessica shares her journey from picture books…
Character Agency: Why It Matters and How to Strengthen It in Your Story Why Character Agency Matters: Brain science has shown that stories aren’t just…