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The Biggest Mistake You’ll Ever Make! by Anthony D. Fredericks
Navigating Nonfiction A monthly column by Anthony D. Fredericks Every so often, a friend will hand me a children’s book manuscript and ask if I would look at it and offer an honest review. I’m always delighted to do so. … Continue reading
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Tagged Anthony D. Fredericks, inspiration, KidLit, madeleine l'engle, Navigating Nonfiction, Reading Like a Writer, SCBWI, writing advice, writing children's books: everything you need to know from story creation to getting published, writing craft
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Reading to Write, by Eva Polites
Every semester I will have at least one student who asks me, “what can I do to become a better writer.” Students who ask this are looking for the secret sauce. A secret sauce that hopefully does not involve too … Continue reading
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Tagged a man called ove, developing voice, frederik backman, intertwining storylines, kathleen tessaro, multiple plotlines, multiple storylines, nonlinear storytelling, Reading Like a Writer, reading to be a better writer, scandanavian characters, the perfume collector, third person narrative, WriteTips
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A Continuing Education, by Eva Polites
So September’s theme—education—should have been an easy off the cuff post to write. After all I have been in school since I was four. In my forty-five years in the educational system, I shouldn’t be searching for what to write. … Continue reading
Read This! by Lori Ann Palma
The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey In this first book in a new series for young adults by Rick Yancey, the 5th Wave has descended, and Cassie Sullivan roams the empty, desolate roads trying to find her little brother … Continue reading
Read This! by Lori Ann Palma
Reality Boy by A.S. King When Gerald was 5, his parents allowed a television crew into their home to film a reality show. As a network TV nanny tries to fix their dysfunctional family in front of America, Gerald … Continue reading
My Summer Reading, by Eva Polites
Finally, I have time to read, which means my summer has begun. Ever since I became a reader (third grade), I have enjoyed the freedom of spending my days engrossed in good books. I still love to read and I … Continue reading
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Tagged adult fiction, book recommendations for writers, Eva Polites, middle grade fiction, Reading Like a Writer, summer reading recommendations, writing advice, young adult fiction
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Writer’s Read
By Elizabeth Swartz Go ahead and read 1,000 books. Not just any books, though, read 1,000 books like the one you want to write. Yep, you heard me. Linda Sue Parks recommends that strategy to people who want to write … Continue reading
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Tagged Book, children's book writers, improve writing skills, Reading, Reading Like a Writer, Writers Resources
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