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…
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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…
Coaching KidLit Episode 42: Demystifying Middle Grade Series with Guest Matt McMann In this episode of Coaching KidLit, host Sharon Skinner welcomes Matt McMann, USA…
I did my first keynote presentation this past weekend at the Anthology Writers Conference. I was nervous. As the opening keynote speaker, I wanted to…
Coaching KidLit Episode 41: Exploring Emotional Writing with Guest Christopher Cheng In this episode of Coaching Kidlit, Sharon Skinner welcomes award-winning children’s author Christopher Cheng…