The key to writing a great YA series (or MG series) is knowing your characters and plotlines inside and out – while giving yourself the flexibility to modify things when needed. Here are four things to live by when writing a series, based on tips from middle grade and young adult authors who have been there. Read More “Consistency across your YA series”
These authors exercise their funny bones in children’s and young adult literature. Read More “How authors use humor in kidlit”
A dozen young adult authors weigh in on the 10 biggest trends they see in their genre. Read More “The state of YA in 2022”
How do illustrators keep their work true to color? Read More “Gigi Will Know: Why do my illustrations look so disappointing in print?”
How to think like a kid again as you write for young readers. Read More “Six steps toward finding your inner child on the page”
Add to FavoritesTwo years ago, during the Writing Popular Fiction MFA winter residency at Seton Hill University, a discussion broke out amongst my students in … Read More “The In-Betweeners: Bridging the gap between middle grade and YA”
Add to FavoritesHave a query about craft? Need some clarification on an aspect of the publishing industry? Looking for career advice? Email your queries to … Read More “Gigi Will Know: Can my child protagonist use adult vocabulary for the sake of the narrative?”
Events all across the world may be going virtual in 2021, but this three-day kidlit conference has been fully online for more than 10 years. Read More “Conference Insider: WriteOnCon”
These tried-and-true structures can provide a blueprint for your picture book plot. Read More “How to structure your picture books for success”
Collaborations help kidlit authors find new readers, bust creative blocks, better their craft, and increase accountability – plus snag a paycheck for spending time with a fellow writer. What’s not to love? Read More “Dream team: Coauthors in kidlit”
February 2023 Calls for Submissions These are the writing opportunities and contests that caught our eye and are published in the February issue of The … Read More “Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions”
The key to writing a great YA series (or MG series) is knowing your characters and plotlines inside and out – while giving yourself the flexibility to modify things when needed. Here are four things to live by when writing a series, based on tips from middle grade and young adult authors who have been there. Read More “Consistency across your YA series”
By most accounts, there are more than five senses. Some experts say there are seven, some as many as 20. But narrowing in on at least the five classical senses can lend a much-needed “sense” of detail to your writing. Here are five prompts for each of those five classic senses. Read More “25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description”
