EPISODE 21: Using Other People’s Words Sharon and Christy discuss the creative possibilities and potential pitfalls of using other people’s words in your book through…
Author: Sharon Skinner
Wow! My three-month (May-July) 2023 Arizona State Library Writing Residency serving Chandler Public Library is over. That’s it. Done. Fini. Here are five key takeaways…
Episode 20: Writing KidLit 101 with Guests Victoria J. Coe and Cheryl Lawton Malone This episode, Christy and Sharon are joined by KidLit writers and…
Should You Even Plan Your Novel? Yes. Planning a novel is a great way to avoid a lot of heartbreak, frustration and wasted time. “But,…
Episode 19 – Scene vs Summary – Balancing Showing and Telling On this episode of Coaching KidLit, Christy and Sharon dive into scene vs summary…
EPISODE 18 – Creating Three-dimensional LGBTQ+ Characters with Guest Sam Cameron In this episode, Sharon and Christy are joined by fellow Author Accelerator Certified Book…
Some Helpful Tips On Writing Metaphor I love a great metaphor! Especially one that is fresh and original and enhances the narrative setting, theme and/or…
A drafty first draft can be frustrating and nerve wracking. Seriously. Drafting a story can feel like trying to pin down a cloud, or like…
Christy and Sharon discuss Re-envisioning vs Revising Topics covered include: the importance of re-envisioning vs revising a manuscript to ensure that it achieves the author’s…
Episode 16 – Category Shift with Guest Tanja Bauerle In this episode, Sharon and Christy talk with author/illustrator Tanja Bauerle about the joys and challenges…