Master Class Wrap-Up: “Hooks, Queries and Proposals”
We had a blast with Kim Peterson during last weekend’s Master Class as she taught “Hooks, Queries and Proposals!” While writing these sales pitches can be overwhelming, Kim taught us how to focus our messaging and taught us how to reel in the necessary elements that make up query letters and book proposals. “The topic […]
Community Encourages Creativity, 9 Lessons We Can Learn from the Inklings
9 Lessons Discovered from the Inklings
Author Interview with Kathleen Long Bostrom: “Since the Baby Came”
Join us for an interview with author Kathleen Long Bostrom, to learn about her newest book: Since the Baby Came.
Learning Writing Through Reading Out Loud
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.
Book Review: MY TENDER HEART BIBLE (Sassi)
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 […]
Find Some Ivory Tower Time to Create
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 […]
Inspiring Younger Students with a School Presentation
Recently, I was invited to Smiley Elementary School in Redlands, California to give two author presentations for Read Across America week. The groups were to be divided into Kindergarten to 2nd grade and 3rd to 5th grade. The original understanding was to present my book, The Declaration of Independence from A to Z, but I […]
AI Art Generators—Are they for you?
In which the author answers a few questions you may have about AI art. Question #1: Can AI art generators create good art for children’s books? Maybe. This would take some doing and some skill, but I think it’s possible now. And I’m sure in the future it will get to the point of excellence. […]
‘Atomic Habits’: 3 Tips for Growing Writing Habits that Last
Join Karley Conklin for a discussion of 3 tips for growing strong and healthy writing habits, from James Clear’s book “Atomic Habits”.
Improving the Spaces Where We Create
Ways to Improve our Creative Space