This was my first year participating in this writing competition. Read on to find three things I learned from doing NaNoWriMo. First off, you might be asking yourself, “What the heck is a NaNoWriMo?” NaNoWriMo (which stands for “National Novel Writing Month”) is a non-profit organization that puts on a Read more…
1: Buy or repurpose a binderThree-ring binders come in a variety of colors and sizes, so feel free to choose one that fits your style. Think about what will make you feel good when you see it on your shelf. Colors are nice, but I like to stick with black Read more…
(and what you actually need to know) At a recent writing workshop, I was asked by one of the teen attendees about world-building, and it got me thinking about some of the things that intimidated me when I was first getting started writing. The most important thing to know is Read more…
Looking for help proofreading and editing your work-in-progress, or just don’t know where to even begin it? Look no further! This short but superb list of references is nearly* everything a young writer needs and will even work for adult writers (because, let’s face it, even we need to go Read more…
I’m so excited that my first “official” blog post is a cover reveal! It is for the third book in my “Darien” middle-grade fantasy/adventure series: “Darien and the Moonlight Well.” Like the other two covers in the series, this was illustrated by my husband and creative partner, Craig. I’m sorry, Read more…
It won’t come as a surprise to those who know me, but I love books, and I love to read aloud with my kiddos. It can be a great time to snuggle, share stories, and just spend time together. But even with two children who really enjoy story time, it’s Read more…