These are tips I've shared with beginning writers at workshops I've conducted. There are other facets to establishing yourself as a writer, but these are good to start with. 1. Decide what you want to write I loved reading fiction and thought that was what I sh write. But I don't have any people talking... Continue Reading →
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Conference in Fort Wayne was Fab!
I recently attended a regional conference of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). It was held in Fort Wayne and was well attended with 300+ in Hotel Fort Wayne. The speakers were top notch – Lin Oliver, Jane Yolen, Kirsten Cappy, Alice McGinty, Caldecott Finalist Peter Brown. There were many others—too many... Continue Reading →