Journey To Publication: How I got a publisher Publication can look many different ways, but in this two-part series we’re talking to Emily Lowrey and Alyssa Hollingsworth about their journeys. You can check out the first entry here, where Emily outlines her journey to...
How to Create a Beautiful Story Aesthetic Story aesthetic graphics can be a fabulous way to brainstorm, build your world, and to share your excitement about your manuscript. But what is a story aesthetic? It’s something a little like this: A story aesthetic is a...
How (and Why) You Should Make a Story Playlist A story playlist can open up whole new worlds of brainstorming and inspiration. After all, creativity feeds creativity. Art feeds art. Music feeds thought process and nurtures creativity. We can’t paint while we write,...
Start your book Children's Books for World Refugee Day World Refugee Day is just around the corner, and we plan to honor the day with our nose in some excellent and educational children’s books. With its delicate care and heartwarming hope, Children’s...
How to Identity and Cut Your Crutch Words All writers have weaknesses, and for many of us they’re hidden within our sentences. Crutch words. These are the words we overuse, words that don’t add to the story itself and often aren’t even needed....
