Craft Challenges for the Writing Life Whatever you write – novels, poetry, picture books, nonfiction – it’s important to keep your craft growing and improving. I take this seriously and find ways to challenge myself. One way has been the Friday Ideas group, which has kept me searching for viable picture book ideas. This year, [...]
At my house, we’re iced in today, with schools closed for the weather. How Does the Weather Affect Your Story? Have you ever included a snow or ice day in your story? Does your character sweat through a scorching day while mowing the lawn? If not, you’re missing a great chance to include sensory details [...]
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