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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.
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Cabinets of Curiosity

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

Ever had to create a series outline for kidlit books? Read on for some tips and a template.
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Book Review: Gaslamp Anthology

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

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

