“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…
“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…
Fracturing the Narrative One of the biggest challenges that I see when clients are doing work that cuts close to the emotional heart is finding…
Coaching KidLit – EPISODE 27: Writing Craft Book Roundup In this episode of Coaching KidLit, Christy and Sharon dig into eleven great Writing Craft Books,…
Here are 7 Great Books From My 2023 Reading List (& Why They Are Excellent Mentor Texts For Writers) In addition to being a…
Coaching KidLit – EPISODE 25: WRITING ROUTINES AND PRACTICES Christy and Sharon discuss writing routines and practices for writers navigating their creative journeys, including the…
Coaching KidLit – EPISODE 24: PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR WRITERS WITH GUEST SARA GENTRY Christy and Sara Gentry nerd out on project management for writers. Key…
SUSTAINING A STORY First thought: It’s such a clever/great/amazing/fun idea for a story! Second thought: I need to write that down. Third thought: I’ll just…
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…
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…
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,…