Look What’s In Store! A Chat with Master Class Instructor, Kim Peterson

On April 22, Kim Peterson will teach Write2Ignite’s next Master Class called, “Hooks, Queries and Proposals: Angling to Land a Contract.” She will present three workshops “Choosing the Correct Hook,” “Reeling in an Editor: The Query,” and “Stocking Your Tackle Box: The Proposal.” A Q&A with Kim As we prepare for our upcoming event, we caught up … More Look What’s In Store! A Chat with Master Class Instructor, Kim Peterson

New Master Class in April 2023

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, Write2Ignite is offering Hooks, Queries and Proposals: Angling to Land a Contract with Master Teacher Kim Peterson. … More New Master Class in April 2023

Perceive the Trends in the YA Market: Part III by Guest Blogger, Kim Peterson

Kim Peterson provides three more trends in writing for young adults. … More Perceive the Trends in the YA Market: Part III by Guest Blogger, Kim Peterson

Perceive the Trends in the Young Adult Market: Part II by Guest Blogger, Kim Peterson

In Part I of this series, we’ve explored two trends in writing YA: fantasy and retellings. This time, let’s examine trends that speak to important social and cultural topics. TREND 3: EMPHASIZE MULTICULTURALISM AND DIVERSITY Stories with characters from different cultures continue to be a big draw for tweens and teens. With our current national … More Perceive the Trends in the Young Adult Market: Part II by Guest Blogger, Kim Peterson

Perceive the Trends in the Young Adult Market: Part 1 by Guest Blogger, Kim Peterson

Kim Peterson shares two trends in writing for young adults. … More Perceive the Trends in the Young Adult Market: Part 1 by Guest Blogger, Kim Peterson

Looking for an Afternoon Pick-Me-Up? **PLUS A GIVEAWAY**

Here’s a sneak peek at conference presenters with descriptions in their own words. We’ll be posting a teaser page each  Monday. You still have time to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount. To register, visit: https://write2ignite.com/registration-2019/   Kim Peterson – Selling Snappy Sidebars Sidebars fill the pages of magazines, our computer screens, and even … More Looking for an Afternoon Pick-Me-Up? **PLUS A GIVEAWAY**

Part III- What is Our Faculty Looking Forward To?

For the last two Thursdays, we’ve been hearing what our team and attendees are looking forward to at the 2019 Conference. Today we hear from some of our faculty. For more information about each one of these workshop leaders, please consult our Faculty page. Tessa Emily Hall, Author and Associate Agent Hartline Literary Agency Since … More Part III- What is Our Faculty Looking Forward To?

Decisions, Decisions

Here’s a sneak peek at conference presenters with descriptions in their own words. We’ll be posting a teaser page each  Monday. You still have time to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount. Visit: https://write2ignite.com/registration-2019/   Kim Peterson – Deepen Your Middle Grade & Young Adult Novels In this hands-on workshop, explore how to make … More Decisions, Decisions

Teaser Post: Trust and Obey

“Am I rich?” “Am I famous?” “Am I on a bestseller list?” Often, we writers ask questions like these as we try to measure our success. The problem? Most of you, like me, have to say no to these questions. Unless we’ve been fortunate enough to author beloved children’s books or a series of YA … More Teaser Post: Trust and Obey

Making Mud Pies

I’m told I was a particularly difficult baby and a challenging child. The family blames the first on colic; I blame the second on a vivid imagination. Whatever the cause, a series of photos seems to substantiate the claims of my parentals, aunts and uncles, and grandmother. One snapshot in particular comes to mind. Picture … More Making Mud Pies