Episode 11 – Plot Christy and Sharon talk about different forms of plot/subplot, some of the plotting tools available, the dangers of complex plots, and…
Episode 11 – Plot Christy and Sharon talk about different forms of plot/subplot, some of the plotting tools available, the dangers of complex plots, and…
The Book Coach/Editor as Translator I know the idea of a Book Coach/Editor as translator may seem odd. Typically translators translate one language into another.…
Book Coaching Case Study: How a Multi-Published Author Uses a Book Coach with Returning Guest Cindy L. Rodriguez Cindy L. Rodriguez returns to chat…
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…