by Suzanne Lieurance Becoming a disciplined writer involves developing habits and strategies that keep you productive and focused. Here are some steps to help you achieve that: Step 1. Set Clear Goals. Establish both short-term and long-term writing goals. Make sure your goals are specific and measurable, such as writing 500 words a day or…
by Suzanne Lieurance First of all, you don’t really “find” your author voice. You develop it. And developing your unique voice in writing (your author voice) involves self-discovery, practice, and refinement. Begin by reading widely and critically. Explore various genres and authors to understand different voices and styles. Analyze what you like and dislike in…
by Suzanne Lieurance Ever heard of Parkinson’s Law? Many writers haven’t. Parkinson’s Law simply states that “work expands to fill the time available for its completion.” If you’re a writer, you need to leverage this principle, so you aren’t spending more time than you need to on any of your writing projects. Here are some…
And A Special Celebration of Marlo Thomas and the 50th Anniversary of The Picture Book, Free to Be . . . You and Me Amherst, MA (June 24, 2024) – The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, an international champion for picture book art, and its creators, has announced the 2024 Carle Honors Honorees….
by Suzanne Lieurance This is Independence Day week for those of us in the United States, so here are seven different creative writing prompts about July 4th and summer vacations: July 4th & Summer Vacations Monday’s Prompt – Fireworks and Friendship Write a story about a group of friends who plan the ultimate July 4th…
Our July Writing Challenge is about freedom. We all value freedom. But the concept of freedom is a bit different for everyone.
by Suzanne Lieurance To manifest generally means to bring something into reality through belief, intention, and inspired action. In other words, you focus your thoughts and energy on what you want to achieve, thereby attracting it into your life. You may think the biggest part of manifestation for writers is writing, yet writers face so…
by Suzanne Lieurance With summer heat in full force across most of the Northern Hemisphere, this week’s writing prompts should give you some fun, meaningful writing practice. Choose one prompt each day, or combine two or more prompts to create a story you can develop more fully over the week. Summer Heat Waves Monday’s Prompt…
by Suzanne Lieurance 2024 is half over in a few days, and here are some of the best children’s picture books published so far this year. If you’re writing children’s picture books yourself, reading these will help you keep up with the current market, so you know what editors have been looking for in the…
by Suzanne Lieurance Writing a novel can be both an exciting and daunting task, but there are several strategies to make the process more enjoyable and less intimidating. Here’s what one author did to make the process less scary and more fun. Alex’s Journey to Becoming a Novelist Once upon a time, there was an…
by Suzanne Lieurance In summer, we see all sorts of weather, from intense heat to tornadoes, hurricanes, and droughts. This week’s creative writing prompts are all based on summer weather. Use one prompt each day for some, fun, daily writing practice. Summer Weather Writing Prompts Monday’s Prompt – A Summer Storm Describe the experience of…
by Suzanne Lieurance A throughline in any novel refers to the main thread or storyline that holds the various elements of the story together and gives it coherence and direction. Essentially, the throughline is what makes the story feel like a unified whole rather than a series of disconnected events. Here are Some Examples of…
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