Please, Mr. Postman
Add to FavoritesWith a decline in postal service, hand-written letters may be a dying form of communication. But imagine a major power outage forces your … Read More “Please, Mr. Postman”
Writing Prompts
Blame it on the weatherman
Add to FavoritesA blizzard in July. Thunder in February. A hurricane in Kansas. How would a dramatic change in weather affect your plot or character? … Read More “Blame it on the weatherman”
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Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions
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”
Consistency across your YA series
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”
25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description
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”