Effective Stakes Are Always Personal When writers hear that they need to raise the stakes, they often think that means larger conflicts, epic battles, or…
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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…
Early in my writer career, when I was still in the process of drafting my novel, The Healer’s Legacy, a member of a critique group…
Authentic characters are key to engaging, accessible stories. I firmly believe in creating compelling characters. So much so, I even created a Teachable course about…
Coaching KidLit Episode 38: Digging Into Middle Grade with Guest Janet Fox In this episode of Coaching KidLit, host Sharon Skinner, joined by guest Janet…
Grammar, Punctuation and the Pirate’s Code* What’s the big deal about grammar and punctuation? Why do they exist and what makes people get so riled…
Coaching KidLit Episode 35: Handling Research with Guest Laurie Calkhoven In this episode of Coaching KidLit, hosts Sharon Skinner and Christy Yaros discuss key aspects…
Coaching KidLit Episode 34: The Value of Community for KidLit Writers with Guest Sara Gentry In this episode, host Christy Yaros and guest Sara Gentry…
“I have an idea for a book, but where should I start?” I hear this a lot from beginning writers and I understand how difficult…