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ODDS and ENDS for a new month
Happy October! Many things are going on this month that may have gotten buried in your inbox or desktop. Let me unclutter them for you. Nominations open today and close in just two weeks on October 15th. If you are … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Middle Grade News, New Release, Resources
Tagged Clayton Anderson, Cybils Awards, Letters from Space, Pitch Wars
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WRITING DAY WORKSHOPS
Longtime Writer’s Digest Editor, Chuck Sambuchino manages these one day learning experiences. I went to a recent event in Colorado but many are scheduled throughout the United States and occasionally Canada through 2020. I often don’t have 3-5 days to … Continue reading
Posted in Critiques, Literary Agents, Publishing, Resources, Writing
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The Battle with Non-Readers
When I first started this blog back in 2012, I featured a combination of writing tips, reviews, and reflections on my own writing. I also touched upon the needs of middle grade readers. Seven years later reviews have overtaken the … Continue reading
KIDS AND PLEASURE READING
Are you frustrated with the lack of pleasure reading your tweens or teens are doing? Parents and teachers have all heard the excuses: I have too much homework. I’d rather play sports. There aren’t any books I like. I’ll just … Continue reading
You mean I’m not done?
The plot shines with all of the needed pieces to keep a reader turning pages and the characters are memorable. It looks like I can close the book (or rather the computer file) and call this one complete…. Okay, not … Continue reading
New Inspiration
I have my go-to list of sites I visit for writing inspiration and help. Ones like Janice Hardy’s Fiction University and Writer’s Helping Writers have kept me entertained and informed on ways to improve and inspire my own writing. This … Continue reading
Posted in Resources, Writing
Tagged Alex Limburg, Descriptionari, Helpful writing resources, Ride the Pen
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A Bright Place to Connect with Books: BRIGHTLY
Brightly is an ambitious project to help moms and dads raise lifelong readers. Created by parents and avid bookworms, the effort is a partnership with Penguin Random House. The site is filled with book recommendations, reading tips, author essays and … Continue reading
A SCBWI ROCKY MOUNTAIN GATHERING
Last weekend I attended the 40th anniversary of the Rocky Mountain SCBWI Conference. What a fantastic time! Great speakers, food, and conversation. Nearly 300 people attended the two day chapter event. It struck me how little diversity there was in … Continue reading
Posted in Resources, Writing
Tagged Liz Oliver, Richard Peck, Rocky Mountain SCBWI, SCBWI, Stephen Mooser, Tara Dairman, The Best Man
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Keep Moving Forward with Connections
Last weekend I attended one of the SCBWI local chapter’s Connect sessions. This one focused on how to hunt for an agent. It was hosted by author/illustrator Anna-Maria Crum. Anna-Maria and her colleague/fellow author, Hilari Bell, also run a business … Continue reading
FIVE FOR THE FUTURE
I raced through the five Cybils finalists earlier this month giving me an opportunity to tackle the healthy stack of books in my TBR (to be read) pile. I also have an eye on the future and books yet to … Continue reading
Always in the Middle... 