Fill the Tank
Writing can be hard sometimes, especially when our creative tank has run dry and we’re relying on fumes to reach our destination. The solution? Fill the tank. When it comes…
Writing can be hard sometimes, especially when our creative tank has run dry and we’re relying on fumes to reach our destination. The solution? Fill the tank. When it comes…
…readers’ hands, we want our work to ring true, to stick with people long after they put it down. We read articles, watch webinars, scour Twitter threads for advice, and…
…take my time brushing my teeth, washing my face, and moisturizing. I stretch, foam roll, or do a quick yoga workout. I treat myself to a special drink, like tea,…
…of our previous attempts are scattered around us, and the sky turns a dull shade of bruised blue. We are filled with anxiety, doubt, inertia, and overwhelm. For me, this…
…The first part, the scene, contains the goal, conflict and a disaster. The responding part, the sequel, contains the reaction, dilemma and decision all caused by the disaster. Pre-Love Scene…
…see, watching the clock is not time management, it’s punctuality. Similarly, saving time is efficiency, which is different from time management. After all, you could be the most punctual or…
…narrator. She’s edgy, kinda screwed up, but honest and raw. The narrator, Joan, witnesses a pretty horrific act of violence and leaves town. She drives to LA, where she searches…
…such as Random House, Hachette Book Group, Sesame Workshop, Workman Publishing, J. Walter Thompson, Abrams Books, Writers House, The Kenyon Review, Writer’s Digest, Library Journal, And more. His work has…
…also use fiction picture books to instruct about plot, character, mood, tone, theme, setting and more. This holds true even for older grades. As a 7th grade reading teacher, I…
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