It’s time for #FallWritingFrenzy! This is a kidlit writing contest in its second year with autumn and Halloween-themed photo prompts. Full details are available by clicking here. Inspired by Fall The contest is inspired by the images of autumn, whether blazing landscapes, pumpkins, or Halloween fun. The images trigger memories…
Attending the SCBWI Summer Spectacular (SCBWI’s first virtual conference), earned a spot on my list of highlights for 2020. During any normal year, the SCBWI would have held its annual summer conference in Los Angeles, and I would not have attended because of the cost and distance. About 1,200 people…
Letter writing is a lost art these days. Text messages, emails, tweets, Zoom, Skype, and FaceTime are common ways most people communicate now. Taking time to compose a hand-written letter for someone is a gift of real value, and receiving one is a treasure. Writing a Letter In the past,…
Research for writing can generate new ideas and give authenticity to your story. Forms of Research Research comes in many forms. For instance: Written sources – this might be on-line or historic documents stored at a library or museum. It includes genealogical records, census data, university studies, books, magazines, advertisements,…
The third and final part of this series on names: Naming Characters. The series includes: Googling Your Name Your Name as Your Brand Naming Characters What’s in a Name? A name needs to fit the personality of the character in your story. It may convey information about the character or…