Story ideas are a lot like babies: no one knows where they come from. If you’re a writer, you know a story idea can hit you when you least expect it. Just as you drift off to sleep, or reach for the shampoo in the shower, or even while someone is talking to you at … More When a Story Becomes an Idol by Kyle Morgan
We have all gotten upset with an author for killing off the main character, but as writers, we know the author has a more difficult time doing the deed than the reader has reading about it. The author, as the creator of that character, is more invested in their well-being than any outsider ever could … More Killing the Eagle by Erin Greneaux
There is something about reading out loud that helps one to better understand a story. As authors, we work hard to use our words to bring our ideas to life. But sometimes it’s difficult when you’re starting out to develop that unique voice that will make a story enjoyable, especially for young children.
I was excited to get a chance to read and review the second installment of The Red War Annals, The Red Bard of Roche by Helena S. George, after reading and reviewing its predecessor, The Lost Bard of Taliyaven, last year. … More The Red Bard of Roche: A Book Review by Kathryn Dover
by Sally Matheny The Author The author, Laura Sassi, a graduate of Princeton University and UCLA, had a successful teaching career before becoming a children’s author. She’s been a homeschool mom, children’s ministry director, historic museum interpreter, and more. Sassi has written numerous books, including LOVE IS KIND, GOODNIGHT ARK, and DIVA DELORES AND THE OPERA HOUSE … More Book Review: MY TENDER HEART BIBLE (Sassi)
An ivory tower is often defined as a place where a person is cut off from the responsibilities of the world so they can pursue their own interests without interruption. Creative people may sometimes long for a perfect ivory tower where they can spend endless, uninterrupted hours creating. But maybe your ivory tower looks more … More Find Some Ivory Tower Time to Create
The Write2Ignite team is excited about our next Master Class with Kim Peterson. It’s less than a month away! In Case You Missed It DOOR PRIZES! STUDENT RATE If you know of a young writer between 13-21 who would like to attend, they can register at the discounted rate of $45.00 Kim’s Feedback And last, … More More News about the Upcoming Master Class
REVIEW Escape From Sin’s Curse by Erin Greneaux is an “escape room in a box” card game. You play as part of a team of scientists living in the year 2911. The world around you is desolate spiritually and physically. You and your team are trying to figure out how the world got this way and … More ESCAPE FROM SIN’S CURSE: A Game Review by Guest Blogger, Hadassah Murdock
It’s a tough market these days in an even tougher economy. Plus, there are options now available to writers, and opinions abound about which publishing path we as children’s writers should pursue on our personal publishing journey. Which direction will you take?
I recently reviewed the first novel in Tim Shoemaker’s High Water series, Escape from the Everglades. While I enjoyed Escape from the Everglades, its sequel, Every Hidden Thing, is my favorite of the two. … More Every Hidden Thing: A Book Review by Kathryn Dover