Category Archives: Writer’s/Illustrator’s Toolbox
Fermentation Time, by Anthony D. Fredericks
Navigating Nonfiction A monthly column by Anthony D. Fredericks Let’s assume you’re making preparations for a weekend party. Lots of your friends are coming over and you want to be sure you have some great food and their favorite beverages. So, you drive … Continue reading
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Tagged Anthony D. Fredericks, KidLit, Navigating Nonfiction, nonfiction, nonfiction picture books, tall tall tree, writing, writing advice, writing children's books: everything you need to know from story creation to getting published
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The Right Verb, by Anthony D. Fredericks
Navigating Nonfiction A monthly column by Anthony D. Fredericks Question: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? Answer: A synonym roll. Let’s take a look at the following passage: Cheetahs can run very fast. They can run much faster than … Continue reading
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Tagged Anthony D. Fredericks, KidLit, Navigating Nonfiction, nonfiction, nonfiction picture books, tall tall tree, Verbs, Writer's Toolbox, writing, writing advice, writing children's books: everything you need to know from story creation to getting published
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Let’s Talk Podcasts! by Laura Parnum
Writers can find great information on writing craft and the business of publishing children’s books by attending conferences, reading reference books, and searching the Internet. But there is another great resource out there that many writers can take advantage of: … Continue reading
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Tagged all the wonders, andrea brown literary agency, brain burps about books, eric smith, helping writers become authors, hey YA, jennifer laughran, jessica sinsheimer, julie kingsley, K.M. Weiland, Katie Davis, kelly jensen, kelly van sant, KidLit, kidlit news, Laura Parnum, literaticast, manuscript wish list, podcasts for illustrators, Podcasts for writers, podcasts on publishing, podcasts on writing craft, pubcrawl podcast, s. jae-jones, SCBWI, school library journal, the manuscript academy, the yarn, writing excuses, writing for children with katie davis
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Last Writer Standing, by Lindsay Bandy
In the coming weeks, Lindsay and Lori Ann will be sharing some of their favorite past blog posts. This post by Lindsay originally appeared on the blog in August 2015. What does late-night comedy writing have in common with writing for kids … Continue reading
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Tagged inspiration, Last Comic Standing, Lindsay Bandy, writing
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What Being a Writer Has Taught Me So Far…Or How to Become a Circus Performer, by Lori Ann Palma
I started writing seriously about ten years ago. And I use the word “seriously” to define the time I really attempted to begin a novel versus the twelve-year-old me who thought writing a book would be cool, but promptly gave … Continue reading
Dealing with Doubt: A List of Writerly Reassurance, by Jeanne M. Curtin
I was sitting at my desk, ready to write, when an unwelcome visitor, Doubt, barged in. The longer Doubt stays, the bigger and louder that visitor grows. So, I managed to push Doubt out the door by coming up with this list of Writer Club clues. A … Continue reading
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Tagged Brave, Jeanne M. Curtin, overcoming doubt
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My Writing Toolbox, by Lindsay Bandy
Here are a few of the resources that I’ve found most helpful while writing my YA. Hope they prove equally helpful to you! Structuring Your Novel by K.M. Weiland This book is great for a first-time novelist! It clearly explains … Continue reading
Top Ten Blogs for Writers, 2015
Write To Done has announced the 10 best blogs for writers for 2015. How many have you visited? Check out the winners here!
Scrivener – First Impressions By Virginia Law Manning
This month I made a New Year’s resolution to learn about Scrivener’s benefits and decide if it was worth the investment in time and money. Here’s what I discovered: Cost—Scrivener costs $40 to download. They offer a free 30-day trial … Continue reading
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Tagged SCBWI, SCBWIEPA, Scrivener, virginia law manning, Writer's Toolbox
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