You’ve written your draft, smoothed out the rough plot points, developed your characters, and eliminated continuity issues. So, what’s left? How about using some tried…
You’ve written your draft, smoothed out the rough plot points, developed your characters, and eliminated continuity issues. So, what’s left? How about using some tried…
Coaching KidLit – EPISODE 27: Writing Craft Book Roundup In this episode of Coaching KidLit, Christy and Sharon dig into eleven great Writing Craft Books,…
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We all have Zones of Genius, things we excel at, a variety of mad skills, some of which are learned, hard earned, and others that…
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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…