Helpful Writing Sites and Blog Posts – October 2010 Edition
For this month’s helpful writing sites post I’m going to put the links under two sections. The first section will be sites and blog posts specific to NaNoWriMo since I’ve come across a few of these in...
View ArticleHelpful Writing Sites & Blog Posts January 2011
The first helpful writing sites blog post for the year. I’ve come across quite a few good ones this month. Writing Advice Writing in the Age of Distraction Tips on how to balance writing with social...
View ArticleWhy You Should Double-Check Submission Guidelines
Only a couple of months ago I compiled a list of publishers to query. I made up a spreadsheet with details such as contact details, whether they accept e-mail or postal submissions and a link to their...
View ArticleHelpful Writing Sites & Blog Posts February 2011 Edition
Before I do this month’s roundup of helpful writing sites and blog posts, I just want to send out my thoughts and prayers to those in New Zealand affected by the earthquake. If you wish to donate to...
View Article5 Things I’ve Learned About Writing Query Letters
I recently decided to enter ABNA (Amazon’s Breakthrough Novel Awards) as a test to see if I could get past the pitch round. I’ve written and rewritten my pitch/query dozens of times, but still wasn’t...
View ArticleHelpful Writing Sites and Blog Posts March 2011
I’m excited this month to introduce a new addition to my blog. If you look up at the tabs above you will see a new one titled, ‘Helpful Writing Sites and Blog Posts Masterlist’. In this master list I...
View ArticleWrite on Con is Nearly Here
I’m so excited for Write on Con this year. I attended last year and got so much out of it. This year it will be commencing on August 16th. What is Write on Con? Write on Con is an online conference...
View ArticleHelpful Writing Sites and Blog Posts January 2011
Time for the first ‘Helpful Writing Sites and Blog Posts’ post of the the year. I’ve collected a lot of great picture book links through the 12 x 12 challenge Facebook group, but I also have a few...
View ArticleHelpful Blog Posts – May 2013
It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these, but I’ve come across some great posts this past month. Don’t forget you can check out the masterlist (click the tab at the top of the page) for a...
View ArticleIt’s That Time of Year – Write on Con is Nearly Here!
I’m excited as always for the return of Write on Con this year. Haven’t heard of it? If you write any kind of kidlit, from picture books through to young adult, it’s not to be missed. This year it...
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