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…
Author: Sharon Skinner
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…
Coaching KidLit Episode 46: Steps for Self-Publishing Success with Guest Darcy Pattison Sharon Skinner interviews prolific children’s author and indie publisher Darcy Pattison, who shares insights…
A while back, I was on a writing panel where someone in the audience asked about what they considered the problem of a male character…
Coaching KidLit Episode 45: Creatures as Characters & Symbols with Guest Rebecca Dolence Sharon and guest Rebecca Dolence discuss using creatures as symbols in kid…
Using Visual Art Techniques in Writing I was talking to a friend the other day about some of the things I want to do, but…
Coaching KidLit Episode 44: Art and Impact of Verse in KidLit with Guest Joan Schoettler Award-winning author Joan Schoettler joins Sharon Skinner to discuss her…