Grammar, Punctuation and the Pirate’s Code* What’s the big deal about grammar and punctuation? Why do they exist and what makes people get so riled…
Grammar, Punctuation and the Pirate’s Code* What’s the big deal about grammar and punctuation? Why do they exist and what makes people get so riled…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
Life is filled with challenges, threats and near-misses, as are the stories that keep readers turning the pages. A recent conversation with a book coaching…
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…
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…