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Monthly Archives: July 2015
My favorite tool as a kid lit writer
When I first embarked on the adventure of writing kid lit, I had little guidance. At first I thought it would be easy. After all, I knew my 7- and 8-year-old nieces. I knew their basic vocabulary and their interests. … Continue reading
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Tagged children's authors, children's books, kid lit, writing, writing tips
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The value of “sprint” writing
For three days, I’ve been working toward completing the first draft of the next Sarah & Katy book. I specifically took three days off from the newspaper to write. The first day, I accomplished almost no writing. My only goal … Continue reading
1,000 ways to improve your child’s literacy and ensure long-term success
What is the link between “Goodnight Moon” and academic excellence? Or how about “Green Eggs and Ham” and career success? The question may seem like a riddle, but the answer is no joke. Early childhood reading can have a lifelong … Continue reading
Posted in Children and Family, Reading
Tagged 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, family, kid lit, literacy, reading
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This is a great cover design concept
During a recent visit to Book World, I was browsing the classics section when I came across this: Two different book covers that, when arranged side by side, create a single piece of art. This isn’t a brand new concept … Continue reading
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Tagged book cover, book design, design, indie author, indie publishing, self-publishing, writing, writing tips
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Playing the role of writer needs to stop being a game
My life is role playing. Yours, too. Think about the roles you play. For me, the title roles are wife, journalist, aunt/sister/daughter, housekeeper, pet owner, writer. Each comes with its own responsibilities and duties. Notice how writer fell at the … Continue reading
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