It’s that time of year again! (National Poetry Month AND National Poetry Writing Month.) Time to dust off poetry TBRs and write the poems that have been haunting. Doing the writing part? Here are five tips to keep in mind.
Category Archives: Writing
Summer Writing Prompts
It’s summertime! Looking for writing ideas to kick off the season? Here are 15 writing prompts to get you started.
New Services Available!
Kaila Desjardins Editing’s services are expanding! Now including novels in verse, and rhyme and meter coaching.
So You’ve Written a Book… Now What?
Have you written a poetry collection? A novel? A picture book? It’s hard to know what to do once you’ve got that first draft written. But not to worry – I’m here to help.
Writing First Drafts During National Poetry Month – And Every Other Month
Writing first drafts for any genre can be stressful – especially when at a fast pace like during National Poetry Writing Month. But it’s important to remember it’s called a rough draft for a reason. Here’s what to keep in mind while you write it.
National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo) Incoming!
National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo) kicks off next week. Whether you plan on taking the challenge head on or at a variation, I’ve got some encouragement, information, and inspiration for you to check out.
Spring Writing Prompts
Looking for ideas to inspire your spring writing? Look no further!
Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing: A Personal Choice
Are you uncertain about whether you want to pursue traditional publishing or self-publishing? I’ve shared my personal journey in hopes of helping you get one step closer to deciding.
The (Non-) Simplicity of Picture Books
Picture books look simple at a first glance, don’t they? But a lot of thought and care needs to go in to writing them.
Literary Devices in Picture Books
Literary devices are so integral to any style of writing, but some are key in picture books. They help make funny books funnier, sad books easier to understand, and new words easier to learn. Here are five you can implement.