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.
Writing for Kids: Giving Your Best
Almost everyone writing for kids has been asked when they will be moving on to writing for adults. Here’s why that kind of thinking is detrimental.
3 Ways to Sharpen Your Writing Skills
There are a few ways to sharpen your writing skills, and some may surprise you.
5 Needful Resolutions for Writers in 2025
New Year resolutions can be fleeting things. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have best writing year possible.
