Fearless Writing #1

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Voice for Picture Books

Voice is important, whether you're writing a novel or a picture book. One question that often Continue Reading

What Kids Think is Funny

If you want to write a picture book with humor, you must understand the development of humor in Continue Reading

5 Ways to Make The Reader Turn the Page

One of the key things I check when revising a picture book manuscript is page turns. Have I given Continue Reading

Santa’s Top 5 Writing Tips

HAPPY HOLIDAYS For the last few years, I've posted writing tips from Winter Holiday personalities. Continue Reading

Psychology of Revision: Perseverance

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5 Days on Psychology of Revising For six years, I've taught the Novel Revision Retreat across the Continue Reading

Psychology of Revision: Fear and Humility, Part 2

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5 Days on Psychology of Revising For six years, I've taught the Novel Revision Retreat across the Continue Reading

Psychology of Revision: Hope

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5 Days on Psychology of Revising For many years, I've taught the Novel Revision Retreat across Continue Reading