Visual Artists and the Language of Illustration In addition to my love of words, I have a deep love of the language of illustration.…
A Lifelong Love of Language I am a word nerd and devout bibliophile with a sincere love of language. I have been all my life.…
COACHING KIDLIT EPISODE 9: COACHING KIDLIT: WHAT WE DO AND HOW: Christy and Sharon dive into Coaching KidLit and what exactly this book coaching thing…
COACHING KIDLIT EPISODE 8: USING SOURCE MATERIAL SUMMARY: Sharon and Christy discuss source material, challenges with adhering too close to facts, and ways you can…
Characters: Simple and Complex. What does that mean? According to Chuck Wendig, “A good character is both simple and complex: Simplicity on the surface eradicates…
Whether it’s an earthquake, a car chase, or just a good old fashioned disagreement, conflict is story fuel. Conflict and tension keep the reader glued…