On These Magic Shores: A Journey By Yamile Saied Méndez
“What’s your favorite thing you’ve ever written?” This is a question kids ask me a lot when I do school visits and Skype chats, and it’s a tricky one. The truth is, my answer depends on what I’m working on and where I am in the drafting or revision process…
Jacqueline Woodson
Jacqueline Woodson is a changemaker and a leader of our time. She is the author of over 30 award-winning books for children and young adults, including From the Notebooks of…
Kelly Yang on Persevering Through Unprecedented Times
How do we move through these arduous times? How are writers sustaining creativity? How does one determine when there’s enough research to begin drafting? We discuss these topics and more…
Work Life Balance by Carrie Jones
“What’s your favorite thing you’ve ever written?” This is a question kids ask me a lot when I do school visits and Skype chats, and it’s a tricky one. The truth is, my answer depends on what I’m working on and where I am in the drafting or revision process…
Marie Rutkoski on Practicing the Art of Storytelling
Have you been researching different ways to strengthen your craft? Or how to build tension in stories? How about strategies for finding time to finish your manuscript? We talk about…
Linda Camacho on Being Persistent with Your Creative Pursuits
Curious about breaking into the publishing industry and becoming a literary agent? Or how to craft the best query letter for your story? How about the common mistakes to avoid…
What to Do If You Fall Out of Love with Your Book by Laurie Morrison
“What’s your favorite thing you’ve ever written?” This is a question kids ask me a lot when I do school visits and Skype chats, and it’s a tricky one. The truth is, my answer depends on what I’m working on and where I am in the drafting or revision process…
From the Desk of a Not-Terribly-Secret Agent by Victoria Wells Arms
When it comes to revision, no one has your answers—they only have theirs. Elsie’s revision process is to begin…no matter the fear. In fact, (read her gorgeous post) because of the fear. Each of us needs to build our own approach to revision. But this doesn’t mean we can’t borrow techniques from others.
