Did you know a lot of grammar rules are actually rather arbitrary? Here are six of those “rules” this particular copy editor wants you to rethink.
Author Archives: Kaila Desjardins
Editing Adverbs
A common piece of advice writers get is to ditch the adverbs in their projects. But is that right?
Does My Picture Book Need to Rhyme?
I think that when a lot of writers decide to write a children’s picture book, they immediately believe it has to rhyme. But does it actually?
Getting Real
Gonna get real with you here today: imposter syndrome is hitting hard.
How Poets Engage Readers
A lot of poets out there may ask themselves, “How can I engage my readers?” There are plenty of ways to go about this, but there are three I always advocate for.
That vs. Which
What’s the rule of thumb when it comes to using “that” or “which”?
What Do Poetry Editors Do?
I was browsing through some of the most asked questions about poetry editing recently, and this one came up: What do poetry editors do? Well, it depends.
Board Books vs. Picture Books vs. Early Readers
What exactly are some of the differences between three of the youngest kidlit categories?
15 Spring Writing Prompts
Check out these fifteen spring-themed writing prompts! Whether you write poetry or children’s picture books – or something else entirely! – I hope these ideas provide a creative springboard.
Why Doesn’t Every Editor Post Their Editing Rates?
Something people often search for when seeking out an editor are standard editing rates or how much a given editor charges. But you might not always find an answer.