Features
Read like a writer
By Roy Peter ClarkLearn the art of "X-ray reading."
We Need Diverse Books
By Melissa HartHalf of U.S. children under age 5 are non-white. But only 10 percent of children’s books in the last decade featured multicultural characters. The math doesn’t add up. And one nonprofit organization is determined to even the playing field.
Rising star
By Jeff AyersIt took Pierce Brown six novels and countless queries before he broke through with his smash-hit Red Rising trilogy. Now he has two television series, a film adaptation, and another sci-fi trilogy in the works – and has never given up on his principles along the way.
Tough crowd
By Melissa HartHow to wow book clubs for young readers.
Open minds
By Jacqueline SheehanLearn how to interview subjects like a psychologist.
Girl (and boy) power
By Eliana OsbornShannon Hale creates fun plots and strong characters for all ages and genders. Yet her books are often labeled as “for girls only” – and she’s fighting hard to change that.
Departments
Seasonal thinking
By Victoria FryHow writing cyclically saved a writer’s creativity.
Home in
By Pat OlsenWorking from home means working in a place of constant distractions, imposed by both ourselves and others. Here’s how to block them out.
Playing god
By Jack SmithTips on handling the omniscient point of view in fiction.
Double agent
By Will KitsonMaking the transition from editor to freelance writer results in crucial insight into how both parties operate.
Next gen
By Jeff TamarkinThe Highlights Foundation doesn’t just run a kids’ magazine: It also hosts more than 40 workshops for children’s and young adult writers.
Elementary
By Melissa HartThis small-town workshop leads to big lessons in children’s literature.
Make some noise
By Melissa HartThis literary magazine for young girls aims to empower and inspire.
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Adam Silvera: “I've found everything I've written to be very therapeutic and to have helped me find answers to questions I didn't know to ask myself.”