It’s always a great time to read books about writing and here are some longtime favorites to choose from. These make great gifts for the writer(s) on your gift list and they also make great gifts for yourself if you’re a writer. Some of these you may have read before. If so, reread them to…
by Rebecca Camarena In an interview with Stuart M. Harris, he mentions writing for the theater professionally in 1991 when invited by the Ensemble Studio Theatre in New York to attend a summer conference. The experience led the native Californian to move to New York to become a playwright. Several of his plays have been…
Write a Children’s Book More and more publishers are creating how-to books about writing for the young adult market. A few years ago, I wrote Write a Romance in Five Simple Steps for Enslow Publishers. And now, one of the newest books in the genre is The back cover of the book says, “Young adults…
Register now for this exciting and informative writer’s workshop presented by author and full time freelance writer Melissa Abramovitz. About the Workshop Many freelance writers aspire to publish articles and short stories in well-known magazines they regularly see on newsstands – like Good Housekeeping, Shape, Men’s Fitness, Better Homes and Gardens – or in well-known…
Click Here to read an interview with Suzanne Lieurance, the Working Writer’s Coach, that is part of an “Ask the Expert” series at Pen and Prosper. . You’ll learn more about creative coaching, and the one thing you can do to fast-track your writing. Here is the introduction to the interview: “Ask the Expert,” Writing…
Joan Leotta’s new children’s book, Summer in a Bowl. Suzanne Lieurance – Author – Tradebook Tips for Teachers from Joan Leotta
Margot Finke is the author of a picture book, Kobi Borrows a Pouch. This post is part of her online book tour which took place over five days at different web sites. In today’s post, Margot gives a glimpse into her life as a writer. The Writing Life with Margot Finke I guess I…
by Jennifer Brown Banks Freelance writing expenses should not be compromised on. Here’s an example: About a year ago, I pitched a former client to proof and edit an inspirational anthology for women she was publishing. She and I had worked well together several times before, and I simply loved being part of a project…
The Morning Nudge Video It’s good to make a plan to build your writing career. And since any writing career involves writing, it’s even better to have a writing schedule. Watch this Morning Nudge video to see what I mean: Happy writing! Click to see more about make a plan. The Working Writer’s Coach Become…
Asian Quotes – Creative Writing Prompts from Peggy Dallmann Asian quotes may spark an idea for your own writing. Sometimes, while reading fiction or nonfiction, I will read a phrase, a sentence, or a quote from a famous person. I feel compelled to record those words immediately into a computer folder entitled “Inspirational Quotes.” Many…
Listen to Book Bites for Kids, author Michael Read will talk about his book The Adventures of the Parsley Family and the Dancing Snails.
Well, the weekend went by in a blur. Yesterday we had so much to do, we didn’t get out to the beach until late evening. Still, the water and the sky were so beautiful as the sun was setting. Take a look. We always say that you just never know what you’re going to see…
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