Follow your dream, but don’t quit your day job
The author of Hush, Little Beachcomber talks about leaving her teaching career to follow her dream of writing for children Read More “Follow your dream, but don’t quit your day job”
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Regain the wonder
A surprising key to unblocking and unlocking inspiration was revealed to one writer in the pages of children’s books Read More “Regain the wonder”
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Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction
Banish those walking clichés from your work for good with these tips. Read More “Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction”
Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet
Type “character worksheets” into a search engine, and you’ll find hundreds of resources to develop your protagonist and other characters. Some of the worksheets are … Read More “Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet”
4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction
Editor-proof your stories with these tips. Read More “4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction”