Tag: storytelling

Crafting Good Endings

Published by Sharon Skinner on November 19, 2025

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

Published by Sharon Skinner on October 9, 2025

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…

What I Have Learned About Storytelling From Cartoons

Image of Sharon as a cartoon superhero holding a giant pen and surrounded by attacking cartoon monsters and villains to illustrate what I have Learned About Storytelling from Cartoons.

What I Have Learned About Storytelling From Cartoons

Published by Sharon Skinner on October 11, 2024

CARTOONS You can learn a lot about storytelling from all types of media, including cartoons. When it comes to cartoons, my tastes run to the…

Episode 19 – Scene vs Summary: Balancing Showing and Telling

Published by Sharon Skinner on July 5, 2023

Episode 19 – Scene vs Summary – Balancing Showing and Telling On this episode of Coaching KidLit, Christy and Sharon dive into scene vs summary…