My entry in the 2020 Fall Writing Frenzy is below. I used Image 14, courtesy of Susan Kaye Leopold. Other entries can be found here. Still Life by Kathleen L. Small Penny tugged the black hoodie closer to her face and sank lower on the bench. A stuffy art museum…
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NaNoWriMo Prep – The Idea
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) prep begins with THE IDEA. Yes, the idea or concept of a story is the starting point. The official NaNoWriMo site has information on developing ideas. Some authors do not like sharing their ideas while working on a story, for fear of losing excitement and…
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Preparing for NaNoWriMo
Preparing for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) means starting now. NaNoWriMo happens every November, but the weeks leading up to it are the time to plan and prepare. This annual event is an opportunity for writers to make significant progress on a novel or writing project. NaNoWriMo In simplest terms,…
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It’s Time for #FallWritingFrenzy
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…
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SCBWI Summer Spectacular
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…