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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: Why It Matters and How to Strengthen It in Your Story Why Character Agency Matters: Brain science has shown that stories aren’t just…
A while back, I was on a writing panel where someone in the audience asked about what they considered the problem of a male character…
Coaching KidLit Episode 45: Creatures as Characters & Symbols with Guest Rebecca Dolence Sharon and guest Rebecca Dolence discuss using creatures as symbols in kid…
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…
Coaching KidLit Episode 44: Art and Impact of Verse in KidLit with Guest Joan Schoettler Award-winning author Joan Schoettler joins Sharon Skinner to discuss her…
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…
Coaching KidLit Episode 43: Advice for Authorpreneurs with Guest Sara Fujimura In this episode of Coaching KidLit, Sharon interviews guest Sara Fujimura about her writing…
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…