Setting writing goals within the context of that go-get-em’ New Year’s attitude can sometimes result in something unsustainable, or include benchmarks that aren’t all that realistic. Here are some tips to consider when ironing out this goal of yours to help make your goal more achievable.
Category Archives: Writing
Questions to Ask Beta Readers
Last month, I talked about the importance of beta readers and how they can help you. But something I’ve discovered is that they can help you even more when you give them guidance as to how to help. This includes asking them questions.
Winter Writing Prompts
Looking to write about winter for your poetry and/or children’s books? Look no further! Here are 15 winter writing prompts to get you started.
Writing to Market & Writing What You Want
My advice: be aware of market trends, but always write what you want to. But… isn’t that contradictory? Not necessarily.
The Importance of Alpha and Beta Readers
Getting outside feedback on your writing is immensely important – because it lives in your head, you’re likely to overlook things that someone else won’t. This is where alpha readers and beta readers come in.
Thoughts on NaNoWriMo (+ Writing Update!)
For many people, November kicks of NaNoWriMo. While poets and picture book writers may not participate, some likely do, and being a fiction writer myself, it’s something I’m attuned to for my own medium. So how do I feel about it?
Fall Writing Prompts
Fall (or autumn, depending on your taste) is almost here in the northern hemisphere! Here are 15 writing prompts to inspire you this season.
Writing Children’s Poetry? Here Are Some Things to Keep in Mind.
Have any of you thought about what writing poetry for children vs. for adults looks like? Here are a few things I advise for the former.
6 Grammar “Rules” That Irk Me
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.
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?