RHYTHM AND METER IN RHYMING PICTURE BOOKS Writing a rhyming picture book isn’t just about making the words at the end of each line rhyme.…
RHYTHM AND METER IN RHYMING PICTURE BOOKS Writing a rhyming picture book isn’t just about making the words at the end of each line rhyme.…
Causation vs. Coincidence: The Engine that Drives Story As a book coach and editor, I find myself asking the same question a lot: “Why?” This…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Why Your Speculative Fiction Needs a Strong Character Arc (Not Just a Cool World) Worldbuilding is one of the most beloved aspects of writing speculative…