Alison D. Stegert

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  • 4 Tips for Naming Your Characters

    4 Tips for Naming Your Characters

    Creating memorable characters is tough work, and naming them well is an important step. Here are some tips, hacks, and resources to help.

    Alison D. Stegert

    May 3, 2019
    For Writers
    alliteration and rhyme, Kidlit, naming characters, naming resources for writers, symbolic character names
  • Cabinets of Curiosity

    Cabinets of Curiosity

    Why do cabinets of curiosity fascinate me? What did I find in my grandfather’s basement? Read on to find out…

    Alison D. Stegert

    July 17, 2018
    Kindling Creativity
    cabinets of curiosity, childhood influences, collecting, curios, curiosity, gaslamp fantasy, imprinted memories, Ole Worm, Rarest of Them All, The Temple of Lost Time, villains, WIP, Wormianum Museum, wunderkammer
  • Writing Kidlit Magical Realism

    Writing Kidlit Magical Realism

    I’m shifting gears, tackling two writing projects at once. The new one is magical realism for middle grade readers. Intrigued?

    Alison D. Stegert

    October 9, 2017
    For Writers
    Kidlit, magical realism, what is magical realism
  • STEM – Making Room For Girls

    STEM – Making Room For Girls

    Ada Lovelace has become the patron saint of STEM subjects and careers for girls. Inspire young readers with some STEM stories…

    Alison D. Stegert

    October 13, 2016
    Reviews & Recommendations
    Ada Lovelace Day, Engibear, Kidlit STEM, STEM books for middle grade readers, The Remarkables, The Remarkables STEM
  • How to Write a Superhero Story

    How to Write a Superhero Story

    Karen Tyrrell, guest blogger, shares some tips for writing a kids’ superhero story. Up, up and away!

    Alison D. Stegert

    September 21, 2016
    Author Interview, Rockin’ Kidlit Authors & Illustrators
    books about flying, bullying prevention, characters with disabilities, dreams of flying, girl power, girl superhero, hero, Kidlit STEAM, Kidlit STEM, superhero books
  • Creating A Kidlit Series Outline

    Creating A Kidlit Series Outline

    Ever had to create a series outline for kidlit books? Read on for some tips and a template.

    Alison D. Stegert

    August 10, 2016
    For Writers
    CYA Conference, Writing a series outline for MG novels
  • Book Review: Gaslamp Anthology

    Book Review: Gaslamp Anthology

    Queen Victoria’s Book of Spells: An Anthology of Gaslamp Fantasy – My review. Plus a funny little aside …

    Alison D. Stegert

    June 17, 2016
    Reviews & Recommendations
    Ellen Kushner, gaslamp fantasy, illustrators, Kathleen Jennings, Queen Victoria’s Book of Spells, Tremontaine
  • Writer, Know Thy Genre!

    Writer, Know Thy Genre!

    Genre choices are the most important decisions you need to make. –Shawn Coyne Distinguishing sub-genres is important when you’re trying to pin down the genre of your own work. On the importance of genre choices, Shawn Coyne, author of The Story Grid: What Good Editors Know, says: “Those choices will tell the reader what they…

    Alison D. Stegert

    June 11, 2016
    For Writers
    Best Fantasy Books, fantasy, genre, genre conventions, historical fiction, mystery, romance, sci-fi, sub-genre, The Story Grid, tropes, TV Tropes, Wonderbook
  • Genre Exposé: Gaslamp Fantasy

    Genre Exposé: Gaslamp Fantasy

    Never heard of Gaslamp Fantasy? Then you must read this!

    Alison D. Stegert

    May 29, 2016
    For Writers
    allohistory, gaslamp fantasy, gaslight fantasy, genre, historical fantasy, historical fiction, Steampunk, timeslip
  • Writing With Your Feet

    Writing With Your Feet

    Writers can walk their way to health and creativity. Find out how you can “write with your feet…”

    Alison D. Stegert

    August 9, 2015
    Kindling Creativity
    apps for writers, beating writer’s block, creativity boosters, Dickens, Dragon Dictation, imagination, solvitur ambulando, walking and writing, Woolf, Wordsworth, writer’s block
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