Daniel José Older On Reaching the Heart of Your Story
Curious to discover the best practices for character development and plotting when crafting a series? Or how to know when it’s time to start or stop writing your story? How…
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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…
Jenny Han on Redefining The Archetype of the ‘The All-American Girl’
“We need to be able to get used to seeing main characters who happen to be of a different race.” -Jenny Han Jenny Han is the New York Times bestselling…
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…
Samira Ahmed on Saying Yes to Yourself
Curious to discover creative ways to fit in time for your writing even with a busy schedule? How to be more kind to yourself during your writing journey? Or how…
Sara Zarr on Choosing a Gratitude Mindset
Are you curious about how to lean into the slower periods and making the most out of that time? How about learning more about publishing deadlines and how to best…
