Revision: Are We There Yet?
It can be tempting to be caught in a revision spiral. Let’s consider the best way to be sure you’re done with revising and ready to submit.
ABCs of Revision
It’s important to work methodically through revision so you can keep problems as small as possible, and there are some key elements to do so.
Biographies of Women
Biographies for kids are some of the most popular children’s nonfiction. This week, we’ll take a look at the impact of biographies of important women.
Writing Female Villains
Not every book has a villain. But novels often do. And young adult novels especially are great places to find strong, engaging female villains.
Writing Female Characters
Female characters are complex, no longer the stereotypes they once were in earlier literature. Now, as writers, we must learn to do them justice.
Women in Children’s Writing
Women have always been a part of children’s writing, even under pen names. Now, we celebrate their remarkable work in the form and genre.
2025 Goals Check-In
As we’re nearing the end of February, it’s a good time to check in on your 2025 goals. Have you made some?
A Routine Life Isn’t a Bad Thing
What makes a good writing routine? For one, it’s personal. It’s better to focus on ourselves, on what we need, and on what we can accomplish.
The Fiction Writer’s Job in Children’s Literature
Children’s literature hasn’t always been like it is today. The industry has changed and so has its meaning. What is your writing meant to do?
Surviving the Writing Winter
No matter how successful a writer becomes, we have days of winter when we hit hard times. But for every writing winter, spring will come.
