Grammar, Punctuation and the Pirate’s Code* What’s the big deal about grammar and punctuation? Why do they exist and what makes people get so riled…
Author: Sharon Skinner
Coaching KidLit Episode 35: Handling Research with Guest Laurie Calkhoven In this episode of Coaching KidLit, hosts Sharon Skinner and Christy Yaros discuss key aspects…
CARTOONS You can learn a lot about storytelling from all types of media, including cartoons. When it comes to cartoons, my tastes run to the…
Coaching KidLit Episode 34: The Value of Community for KidLit Writers with Guest Sara Gentry In this episode, host Christy Yaros and guest Sara Gentry…
“I have an idea for a book, but where should I start?” I hear this a lot from beginning writers and I understand how difficult…
Coaching KidLit Episode 33: Nonfiction Chapter Books with Guest Lori Alexander In this episode of Coaching KidLit, host Sharon Skinner talks with special guest Lori…
You’ve written your draft, smoothed out the rough plot points, developed your characters, and eliminated continuity issues. So, what’s left? How about using some tried…
Coaching KidLit Episode 32: Demystifying Early KidLit Categories with Guest Laurie Calkhoven In this episode of Coaching KidLit, hosts Sharon and Christy talk with fellow…
USING OUR BIG KID WORDS…OR NOT “In good writing, words become one with things.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson One question I get a lot from aspiring…
Coaching KidLit Episode 31: Navigating Time in Storytelling: Past, Present, and Future In this episode of Coaching KidLit, hosts Sharon Skinner and Christy Yaros dive…