Happy Poetry Friday ! I share an original poem at the end of this post, along with a link to this week's terrific poetry-related Wednes...

I confess: I found out the hard way just how important characterization is. I wasted the first third of my Writer’s Journey as I went my m...

No matter where you are on your Writer’s Journey – still thinking about writing for children and thus refusing the Call to Adventure, hal...

I've read many clever and affecting picure books this year, so having to select two or three favorites might have been difficult. Becaus...

. Howdy Campers, and Happy Poetry Friday! PF is hosted by Sheri Doyle this week--thanks, Sheri!  Poetry Friday hosting can be a big job,...

Unlike the other TAs, I don't think I have a "favorite" craft book per se. I have dozens that I have found quite helpful at pa...

     Asking me about my favorite writing books is like asking me about my favorite movie. I mean really, how can one have a favorite movie? ...

Today’s release of the hands-on how-to book for middle grade and young adult writers Writing Irresistible Kidlit (Writer’s Digest) gifts M...

It never fails, no matter the Workshop or class I teach, no matter my students, their ages and/or experience:   I always learn as much as m...

I love learning. If I had unlimited resources, I'd be a full-time student for the rest of my life. Instead, I'm a teacher, which is ...

Craft books can be a huge help, but I don’t always read them straight through. I often find some nugget that inspires me enough to make me g...