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It’s OK to be a member of the Childless Children’s Authors Club
Middle-grade author Maile Meloy made an important point in the New York Times Sunday Book Review last week. In an essay titled “Whose Side Are You On?” Meloy explores the idea of being a childless children’s author. Meloy muses: But … Continue reading
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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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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
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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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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